New Italian Children’s Books at the Beebe Library

Readers are invited to enjoy a recent donation of children’s books, direct from Italy.

WMGLD Celebrates Public Power Week

Open House on Tuesday, October 6th

Meet Titus, Dodgeball, Annabella, Cannon and PF Flyer this Saturday morning!

PAWS has cats and kittens looking for their permanent homes, and five of them will be available for you to meet this Saturday morning.

Wakefield's Downtown Needs Safety Improvements

The Envision project would improve safety for pedestrians and all road users

Storm Safety Tips

Storm safety tips

Liberty pet food drive exceeds goal of 250 for 250th

PAWS President Robin Gorfine (red t-shirt) was on hand to receive the many pet food items collected by Liberty Chevrolet late this summer.

How Will You Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month?

The Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America Wakefield Lodge is making wonderful plans for October.

PAWS promoting cats and kittens at 2 events on Saturday, September 5

PAWS, will be at the Wakefield Farmer's Market, North Ave, 9-1. Meet some of their adoptable cats & kittens, 10-Noon, at 411 Lowell St.

Sons & Daughters of Italy Install and Celebrate

The Lodge is a better place with all our officers and members.

Walk of Hope for ALS

September 12th

PAWS at Wakefield Farmer's Market this Saturday

PAWS volunteers will be under the yellow canopy at the Wakefield Farmer's Market on Saturday. Make sure to enter their backpack giveaway!

Visit with PAWS kittens and cats on Saturday morning from 10am-Noon

A bonded pair of kittens and 4 young cats will be at the PAWS office, 411 Lowell Street, Wakefield, hoping to find their forever homes.

Summer Fun for the Sons & Daughters of Italy

From outdoor games to eating and socializing, it’s been a good month.

Sons & Daughters of Italy Support Local Charities

The Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America Wakefield Lodge enjoyed a visit from members of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.

2026 Merit Award Winners Announced by The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield

Students Honored with the Bill Spaulding, Dan Blanchard Athletics & History, and Boston College Academic Awards

Wakefield's Festival by the Lake all day on Sunday, June 14 (10am-4pm)

Returning for the 40th (?) year, the Festival by the Lake will have ~140 participating crafters, artisans and organizations on the Common.

The Benjamin J. Tan Scholarship for the Performing Arts Established

Honoring a legacy of music, education, kindness, and community.

PAWS booth ready to welcome you at Sunday's Festival

PAWS, will have 3 tents at the Festival by the Lake in Wakefield this Sunday - one of them dedicated to its Pet Food Pantry. Come visit!

Dennis and Lois O'Leary Scholarship Fund Established at TSF of Wakefield

Honors legacy of longtime Wakefield educator and WMHS Asst. Principal

Come meet the young'uns at PAWS this Saturday, June 6

Cannon, Tutu, Beanie and Salem (aka Sal), 4 fabulous felines, will be waiting to meet you at the PAWS office, 411 Lowell Street, Wakefield

Babb Family Scholarship Established

At TSF of Wakefield

Mary Jo Brown Memorial Scholarship

Established at The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield

Fred and Pawtrick want to meet you this Saturday morning

Fred and Pawtrick, two wonderful cats, will be at the PAWS office, 411 Lowell Street from 10am-Noon, hoping to find their forever homes.

2026 Scholarships Awarded

The Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy announce the winners of the 2026 scholarships, and much more.

Wakefield Food Pantry 2026 Kids First Summer Program: Registration is Open

Kids First offers free food to Wakefield families who need extra help in affording groceries during the summer months

Carmelo, Francesca & Concettina Rizza Memorial Family Fund

Established at The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield

Thank You Wakefield for a Great STAMP OUT Hunger Food Drive 2026!

Donations go a long way in stocking the Wakefield Food Pantry shelves

Paul Haynes Memorial Fund

Established at The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield

Most Needed Items for STAMP OUT HUNGER drive on Saturday, May 9, 2026

STAMP OUT HUNGER is the country's largest one-day food drive. Check out the Wakefield Food Pantry's Most Needed Items.

Kitten Season is here!

For PAWS, kitten season means thousands of dollars in vet fees. Can you help?

Author Talk Tonight is SOLD OUT!

Local author/historian Stephen Puleo will talk about the Great Molasses Flood and his book Dark Tide.

Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio in Wakefield. Fun concert for all

A fabulous show for all audiences ! Hot swing, amazing songwriting, harmony, award winning instrumentalists & humor. Leave with a smile.

STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE is Saturday, May 9, 2026 to Benefit the Wakefield Food Pantry

Support the Wakefield Food Pantry by leaving non-perishable food items by your mailbox on May 9th

Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy Plan Activities and Donations

An author event, charitable donations and upcoming activities were the hot topics at the April meeting.

Festival by the Lake on a Sunday this year - June 14. Applications still being accepted.

The Festival by the Lake, organized by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association, will be held on Sunday, June 14, from 10am-4pm.

Yeti (and other cats) look forward to meeting you this Saturday

Yeti is one of the felines who will be at the PAWS Meet & Greet on Saturday morning, April 25, looking to find a fur-ever home.

Scholarship Fund Established in Honor of Michael Skeldon

at The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield

Deadline Approaching: Apply for Your TSF Scholarship by May 5th

Students are eligible to apply each year they pursue post-secondary education

New TSF Permanent Scholarship Fund Established in the name of Dr. John “Jack” Erban

Honors world-renowned physician and supporter of the arts

Friendly Freya and other cats await their forever homes

PAWS hosts Open House at their office on Saturday morning, March 28. Visits with cats in their foster homes are available by appointment.