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Rosh Hashanah service, shofar blowing today

September 13, 2026

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Chabad of Wakefield Holds Rosh Hashanah Services and Shofar Blowing

Chabad of Wakefield holds its second day of Rosh Hashanah morning services Sunday at the Harris M. Dolbeare School, 340 Lowell Street, with the traditional shofar blowing taking place today only. Services were held both Saturday and Sunday and are described as traditional and casual, with all welcome. Yom Kippur services will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield on One Audubon Road.

Chabad of Wakefield

TOPSoccer Fall Season Kicks Off for Athletes with Disabilities

The Wakefield Soccer Association launches its fall TOPSoccer season Sunday, Sept. 13, offering free, inclusive recreation for children and adults with disabilities.

SPED Child and Teen

New England Bridal Affair Expo Opens at Four Points Sheraton

Wedding vendors and couples gather Sunday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. for the New England Bridal Affair at the Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield Boston Hotel & Conference Center.

New England Bridal Affair

Cable Advisory Committee Schedules Ascertainment Hearing

The Wakefield Cable Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid public hearing Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building to gather input on renewing cable licenses with Comcast and Verizon.

Town of Wakefield

Big Attitude Improv Jam Takes Over Albion Cultural Exchange

Improvisers and comedy fans gather Sunday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Albion Cultural Exchange for short-form improv games and audience participation hosted by Brian Agosta.

Big Attitude

Movie Time! Mr. Burton

Join a screening of Mr. Burton (PG-13, 2025) Monday, Sept. 14, at 12:45 p.m. — a biographical drama about young Richard Jenkins, later known as Richard Burton, in a 1942 Welsh mining town.

Town of Wakefield

Ranch Home on Corner Lot in Wakefield Listed for $749,900

A 2,568-square-foot ranch home at 370 Albion Street is on the market for $749,900, with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an attached three-season sunroom.

Patch

WMHS Welcomes Students as High School Construction Stays on Schedule

Wakefield Memorial High School Principal Amy McLeod reported September 8 that classes are off to a strong start and that construction of the new high school remains on budget and on schedule.

Local Headline News

Daily Item Opens 65th Annual Football Prediction Contest

The Wakefield Daily Item's 65th annual football prediction contest began September 8, offering weekly prizes and a $250 season grand prize over nine weeks.

Local Headline News

Beacon Hill Roll Call Details Area Senators' Voting Records

Beacon Hill Roll Call's latest report shows how often local state senators voted with party leadership during the 2026 legislative session through September 4.

Local Headline News

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