Buon Natale from the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Wakefield Gas And Light Donates $2.75K To Food Pantry

The Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department made the donation on behalf of its supervisory union, employee union and management team.

Wakefield Plans ‘In Plain Sight’ Program About Teen Health, Safety

The program will aim to help adults recognize the warning signs of eating disorders, substance use, self-harm and risky online behavior.

Santa Comes To Wakefield Saturday

Santa will trace a path through Wakefield, passing a series of Toys for Tots donation sites along the way.

Water Main Break Hits Wakefield Neighborhood

Part of Green Street was closed as of around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday as crews work to make repairs, according to the town.

Wakefield Thanksgiving Farmers Market Set For Saturday: Vendor List

More than 30 vendors will sell goods ranging from soap, to dumplings, to seafood and more.

Police Officer Trial, Dumpster Troubles, TV Quiz Show: Top Stories

See this week’s top stories: Teacher contract talks, money for high school project, local students lend a hand.

A Month for Thanks & Giving at the Wakefield Sons/Daughters of Italy

We did some giving and are certainly thankful

Double Shooting, Elections, Teacher Contracts: Patch Top Stories

See this week’s top stories: New Vietnam War memorial, mayor names new police chief, Hollywood comes to Malden.

Wakefield Groups Host Town Common, Galvin Field Cleanup Friday

The cleanup events are part of larger plans for Veterans Day this year in Wakefield.

WMGLD Recognized For Help During Hurricane Ian Response

Three Wakefield lineworkers headed to Florida in September to provide mutual aid for local crews battling power outages after the storm.

Wakefield To Rededicate Veterans Field As Part Of Veterans Day Plans

Veterans Day ceremonies will also include a keynote address about Medal of Honor recipient Thomas J. Hudner, Jr.

Wakefield Detectives Honored With State Law Enforcement Award

Detectives were recognized for their actions while responding to an incident last year.

Star Student Athlete: Meet Wakefield's Kaiden

We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Wakefield High School Band Earns Historic Finish At NJ Competition

The band qualified for its first Bands of America regional competition finals performance in school history over the weekend.

Wakefield Fall Curbside Leaf Collection Begins This Weekend

See the collection schedule and collection details for fall yard waste pickup:

Wakefield Recruit Graduates State Firefighting Academy

Benjamin Tomsyck graduated as part of a class of 21 other recruits from 10 other Massachusetts fire departments.

October is a Favorite for the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy

Members celebrate Fall and Italian Heritage Month!

Senate Debate, OSHA Investigation, Bluebikes In Malden: Top Stories

See this week’s top stories: New bookstore, human smuggling case, police officers resigns, more

Wakefield Police Plan Drug Takeback Day

The police are running the program in tandem with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

Educators Strike Possible, Cop Suspended, Man Pardoned: Top Stories

See this week’s top stories: Trash delays, school budget shortfall, award winning restaurant, more

Down Syndrome Congress Buddy Walk In Wakefield Raises $450K+

Gov. Charlie Baker was among several guests speaking at the major fundraising event in Wakefield on Sunday.

Wakefield Among Top Communities In National Best Small Cities Ranking

Wakefield was among the top 6% of communities surveyed.

Wakefield Police Welcome New Officer

Officer Kevin Carey graduated from the Lowell Police Academy last week and officially joined the Wakefield Police on Monday.

Wakefield Lineworkers Help Response To Hurricane Ian In Florida

Ian made landfall on Wednesday, bringing category four hurricane conditions to Florida's western coast.

Summer May Have Ended, But Bocce Did Not

The Wakefield Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge Competed Locally

Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield Merges with M.E.L.D

M.E.L.D (Multi-Service Educational Learning and Development Center) Merger to continue to fund music and arts programs locally

Wakefield Music, Dance Event To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The event will feature live music, dance demonstrations and more on Thursday evening.

Wakefield Town Day: Live Music, Beer Garden, Vendors, More Planned

Wakefield recently released updated plans for its Town Day celebration on the Town Common next month.

Wakefield Gears Up For Town Day Celebration

Organizers recently shared a call for exhibitors interested in reserving space at the event.

What's Open, Closed In Wakefield: Labor Day 2022

The last weekend of summer is here. Find out what's open and closed nearby

Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy at Richardson's Farm

It was a perfect August evening to golf, bat, or just have cone

Project Aims To Honor Wakefield Lives Lost To Overdoses

Stories will be displayed at an in-person event in September. There will also be an online display.

‘Truly A Life Saver’: Boater Thankful After Lake Quannapowitt Rescue

A boater said "thank you" earlier this month after a Boys and Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield staff member came to his family's aid.

Wakefield Running Sustainability Drive: How To Help

Save your squeeze applesauce, fruit or yogurt pouches.

Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy Celebrate New Members

Our newest members are from Peabody, Beverly, Reading, North Reading, Stoneham, Saugus, and Wakefield.

Wakefield Library Named As Cooling Station Ahead Of Heat Advisory

Temperatures are expected to spike, potentially pushing heat indexes past 100 degrees on Thursday.

Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy Summer Fun

There is a lot planned for the remainder of 2022.

Summer Plans for Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy

Summer means outdoor meetings and community bocce nights

12th Annual Charity Auction a Big Success

The Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy are happy that their auction was fun and fruitful