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Make time for Ranting Parents Comedy Tour on the Wakefield Patch calendar
Hello again Wakefield! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want a say in Wakefield's retirement system? See how to apply.
Also on today's calendar: Ranting Parents Comedy Tour and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
- Friday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fifth Member Position: Wakefield Retirement Board (mass.gov) — Wakefield residents are being invited to apply for an open Fifth Member seat on the town's Retirement Board, a three‑year, unpaid role that helps oversee the Wakefield Retirement System. Applicants must not be town employees, retirees, or officials, and must attend monthly morning meetings and complete required training. Letters of interest and resumes are due by noon on Friday, October 9, 2026. 
📸 Around Wakefield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wakefield
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★ Featured events ★
- Ranting Parents Comedy Tour →
Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
8:00 pm - Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
10:00 am - Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Books by the Lake →
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 345 Main Street, Wakefield
7:00 pm - Cable Advisory Committee →
Public Safety Building Community Room, 1 Union Street, Wakefield
7:00 pm - Brie & Boundaries: Eat Cheese and Talk About Back-to-School Boundaries →
Life Love Cheese, 184 Water St, Wakefield
6:00 pm - Permanent Building Committee →
Public Safety Building Community Room, 1 Union Street, Wakefield
7:00 pm - Electronics Recycling Event →
Masonic Lodge Parking Lot, 283 Park St, North Reading
9:00 am - Fall Flavors! Cheese & Apple pairing with Fall Wine & Cider Samples →
Life Love Cheese, 184 Water St, Wakefield
6:00 pm - Sunday Supper Club: Harvest Spectacular with Laura Imhoff of Roots & Spoon →
Life Love Cheese, 184 Water St, Wakefield
5:30 pm - Andover Choral Society holds Open Rehearsals →
Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
7:20 pm - Open Rehearsals for Andover Choral Society →
Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
7:20 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Monday October 5
📣 Wakefield Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Wakefield PatchAM possible:
- Harbor View Real Estate Corp. — (781) 661-8021
- VNA Senior Living — (617) 776-9800
- Austin Preparatory School — (781) 944-4900
- Burbank YMCA — (781) 944-9622
- DiNapoli Painting Inc. — (781) 953-9680
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wakefield Town Council Notes - September 14, 2026 —Jonathan Chines Read on Patch
- How Will You Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month? —Sharon N Read on Patch
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate, Seasonal Flex Only, Lynnfield - Pottery Barn Kids and Teen in Lynnfield. Apply here.
- Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Janitor in Saugus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stoneham
- Franklin Park Zoo - Google Arts & Culture (google.com)
- Commonwealth Pediatrics Shares Insights on Pediatrician in Reading: Supporting Children Through Every Stage (middletownlifemagazine.com)
Reading
- Reading Cooperative Charitable Foundation Makes Donation to Reading Pickleball Players Association (thereadingpost.com)
- 🩰 New England Ballet Academy to Open, Bringing Classical Ballet Training to the Region This Fall (readingrecap.com)
- Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Author Michael McLaughlin (thereadingpost.com)
Malden
- Malden Man Arrested In Federal Investigation (patch.com)
- Malden To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage With Downtown Festival (patch.com)
Ok Wakefield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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