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Front Page: May 7, 2024
Galvin Best Buddies nominated for outstanding middle school chapter
WAKEFIELD — The Galvin Middle School has been nominated for the Outstanding Massachusetts Middle School Chapter of the Year Award by “Best Buddies International.” “Galvin has grown so much in the past year, from student engagement to the activities they host, to...
Town Meeting rejects marijuana, flag articles
By NEIL ZOLOT WAKEFIELD - Residents rejected articles opposing a change in zoning to allow a marijuana dispensary at 12 Teal Road, during the second night of Town Meeting, Thursday, May 2 in the Galvin Middle School auditorium. Voters also voted down a proposed bylaw...
Front Page: May 6, 2024
Sports
SPORTS: May 7, 2024
Warrior boys’ volleyball working hard to build foundation under new coach Brian Seto
By DAN PAWLOWSKI WAKEFIELD — In case you were wondering, no, starting a brand new high school sports team isn’t easy. In their second season of existence, the Wakefield High boys’ volleyball team is working hard to build up a program for future Warriors. That task is...
Sports: May 6, 2024
Warrior girls’ track stays undefeated with 77-59 win over Burlington
BURLINGTON — The Wakefield High outdoor girls’ track and field team continued their undefeated season with a huge, 77-59 win over a talented Burlington team on Tuesday at Burlington High. The Warriors are now 4-0 with one regular season meet remaining. “We knew...
Obituaries
David DuShane, 73
Retired Wakefield police officer NORTH ANDOVER — David L. DuShane, age 73, of North Andover, passed away on Tuesday, April 30 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was born in Melrose on October 4, 1950, to the late Lionel and Miriam (Gillespie)...
Pasquale Luciano, 94
US Air Force veteran who enjoyed wood working, reading and sports WAKEFIELD — Pasquale P. Luciano, 94 a lifelong Wakefield resident died at his home Monday April 30. Born in Wakefield September 28,1929 he was the son of the late Domenic and Josephine (Giansante)...
Ralph Cook, 87
WAKEFIELD — Ralph Edwin Cook passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, at the age of 87, in his residence in Wakefield. He was born on October 20, 1937, to the late William Henry and Vera (Currie) Cook. Mr. Cook's life journey began in Brookline, where he was raised...