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Three Democrats Vie For Wakefield's State Senate Nomination

Three Democrats are competing for Wakefield's 5th Middlesex Senate District nomination ahead of the Sept. 1 primary, Wakefield Patch reports. Early voting is already underway for that race and two House contests, and the town's own website also flags Sept. 1 as State Primary day. The Lu…

Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026

One Wakefield obituary was reported this week: Jankowski, Charles A. Jr. Jankowski, 94, a longtime Wakefield resident born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his home. His obituary was posted by McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield via Legacy.com. No other obitua…

Early Voting Opens In Wakefield Ahead Of Sept. 1 Primary

Wakefield voters can now cast early, in-person ballots ahead of the September 1 state primary, the town announced this week. Beebe Library closed Monday for four days of HVAC repairs and is expected to reopen August 27, with cardholders able to use NOBLE network libraries such as Melros…

Wakefield Home Sales Span $270,750 To $2.2 Million In July

Nineteen properties sold in Wakefield between July 24 and Aug. 22, according to deeds recorded at the South Middlesex Registry of Deeds. Of the 14 sales with a disclosed price, prices ranged from $270,750 to $2,202,500, with a median of $828,750. The month's highest-priced transaction was 13 Parker

Wakefield School Committee Sets Four-Meeting Stretch Before Fall Classes

Wakefield's School Committee heads into a four-meeting stretch this week, tackling policy and student-services matters before fall classes begin. The Student Services Subcommittee and the Policy and Communications Subcommittee both meet Monday, Aug. 24, followed by the Human Rights Comm…