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Front Page: April 24, 2024
Heads up for a fresh season: Discover the farmers and produce at the 2024 Wakefield Farmers Market on June 15!
By ANNMARIE GALLIVAN Market Manager With the 15th season of the Wakefield Farmers Market kicking off on Saturday, June 15, it's time to get excited about the fresh produce and the incredible farmers who bring them to life. This year, we have an outstanding lineup of...
Butler, Carney take seats on Town Council
WAKEFIELD — In a rebuke of the ever more progressive wing of the Democratic Town Committee, former Selectman John F. Carney squeaked out a victory in yesterday’s Town Election, finishing second in the three-way contest for two open seats on the Town Council. On a...
Front Page: April 23, 2024
Sports
Sports: April 24, 2024
Boys’ track improves to 2-0 with 94-42 win over Melrose
BURLINGTON — After a tough loss to Melrose during the winter season, Wakefield’s outdoor boys’ track and field team was able to get a convincing win on April 17 with a score of 94-42. The Warriors improved to 2-0 on the season with the victory. In the 400 meter...
Sports: April 23, 2024
Warrior girls’ track improves to 2-0 with big win over Melrose
BURLINGTON —The Wakefield High girls’ outdoor track and field team moved to 2-0 on the season with an 89-47 victory over Melrose at Burlington High on April 17. “It was a great team win,” said head coach Karen Barrett. “The girls were focused and ready to compete and...
Obituaries
Ross Geldart
Orthodontist dedicated to serving community and his faith WAKEFIELD — Ross "Val" Geldart, beloved orthodontist and devout deacon of the First Baptist Church in Wakefield, passed away on April 13, 2024, due to natural causes. Born in 1931, he dedicated his life to...
Elizabeth Meuse
Loved baking, crocheting and dancing WAKEFIELD — Elizabeth “Betty” A. Meuse was born in Wakefield to Rose Alma (Malonson) and William Edgar Meuse. Predeceased by her husband F. Harold Meuse; sister of Helen Amirault; predeceased by siblings: Catherine (Kitty) Muise;...
Laureen Sullivan, 67
Enjoyed cooking WAKEFIELD — Laureen F. Sullivan, age 67, of Wakefield, passed away March 5. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Eileen M. (Maguire) Sullivan. Laureen was raised in Wakefield and resided here for most of her life. Laurie graduated from...