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Front Page: April 19, 2024
Letter to the Editor: An honor to support the Beebe Library
There is so much happening in Wakefield and so many letters and columns in print and social media critiquing many things in town. But Wakefield has a treasured resource in the Beebe Library, our librarians, staff and volunteers. And given that last week was...
Council hopefuls on finances, MBTA housing district
WAKEFIELD — Douglas S. Butler, John F. Carney and Allyson Gael Houghton are running for two seats available on the Town Council in the April 23 Town Election. The Daily Item asked the candidates to answer three questions to help our readers as they decide how they are...
Front Page: April 18, 2024
Sports
Sports: April 19, 2024
Second half surge sends Warrior boys’ lax to 16-5 win over Bedford
By DAN PAWLOWSKI BEDFORD — A 6-3 lead at halftime wasn’t good enough for a Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team looking to make a statement in the Middlesex League this season. The Warriors were doing enough to win through the first two quarters in Bedford yesterday,...
Sports: April 18, 2024
Boys’ track sprints by Stoneham in season-opener
LEXINGTON — The Wakefield High boys’ track and field team opened their spring season with a convincing 100-36 win over Stoneham last week at Lexington High. Junior Brody Wyatt started things off with a win in the 400 meter hurdles running 60.17. Junior Aidan Martin...
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...