Thursday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 69 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Middlesex Sheriff's Office Celebrates Successful 25th Season of its Youth Public Safety Academy (thereadingpost.com) — Wakefield kids were among more than 500 cadets who joined the Middlesex Sheriff's Youth Public Safety Academy this summer, learning about police, fire, and emergency services through hands-on activities. The five one-week sessions in Chelmsford marked the program's 25th year and featured partners from state police units to health and utility organizations, all focused on safety, leadership, and confidence-building.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Wakefield Town Council Notes - August 17, 2026 —Jonathan Chines Read on Patch
Wakefield Delegation and Mass. Legislature Bring Oversight to Massachusetts' Unregulated Home Care Industry —Jason Lewis Read on Patch
Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Vote to Increase Legislative Transparency —Jason Lewis Read on Patch
Dear neighbours, I have Lexus RX350 that is 5 years old and low mileage. It needs routine maintenance and I prefer not taking it to the dealership anymore. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you, Eugene (Nextdoor Nahant)
The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for School Counselor in Wakefield. Apply here.
Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Wakefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakefield here.
Feds award $140M for major Haverhill Commuter Line improvement project (homenewshere.com)
Austin Prep Makes History With National Middle School Honor (thereadingpost.com)
8/18/26 - Day 2 of the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon! (audacy.com)
Malden
Road Paving To Impact Several Malden Streets This Week (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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