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Fall flu clinics begin Sept. 26 at two sites

September 20, 2026

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Wakefield Announces Fall Flu Clinics Starting Sept. 26

Wakefield's Health and Human Services Department has added flu clinics throughout the fall, with vaccinations available to anyone age five and older. The first two are Saturday, Sept. 26: the Farmers Market at Hall Park on North Avenue from 9 a.m. to noon, and the Town Day event on the Town Common from 1 to 4 p.m. More clinics follow on Oct. 6 at the Senior Center, 30 Converse St., and Oct. 20 at the Health and Human Services office, 5 Common St.; preregistration is recommended.

Town of Wakefield

Wakefield High Football Tops Essex Tech 28-13 in Home Opener

The Wakefield Memorial High School football team improved to 2-0 with a 28-13 win over Essex Tech at Landrigan Field on Friday, Sept. 18.

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Warrior Boys Cross Country Opens Season in Winchester Scrimmage

Wakefield High runner Noah Morrisseau led the boys' cross country team with a time of 17:34 in a Middlesex League scrimmage against Winchester on Sept. 15.

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Kol Nidre Services Scheduled at Temple Emmanuel

Temple Emmanuel holds Erev Yom Kippur and Kol Nidre services today, Sunday, Sept. 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield

White Goods and TV/CRT Monitor Collection Week Begins

Wakefield's collection week for refrigerators, stoves, dryers, TVs and CRT monitors starts today, Sept. 20; stickers are required and can be purchased at Town Hall or online.

Town of Wakefield

Adult Intro-to-Climbing Clinic Begins Sunday

Wakefield Recreation's six-week adult Intro to Climbing Clinic begins today, Sept. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Central Rock Gym in Stoneham.

Wakefield Recreation

Sunday Indoor Pickleball Lessons Scheduled

Wakefield Recreation offers beginner indoor pickleball lessons today, Sept. 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by an intermediate class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center.

Wakefield Recreation

Elks ENF Charity Walk Planned Around Lake Quannapowitt

The Massachusetts Elks Association holds its Area 3 Walk for the Elks National Foundation today, Sept. 20, at Lake Quannapowitt, with registration at 10:30 a.m. and the walk starting at 11 a.m.

Massachusetts Elks Association

Renwick Road Condo Open House Set for Sunday

A two-bedroom condo at 72 Renwick Road in Wakefield's Greenwood area holds an open house today, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Verani Realty

16 Central Street Home Open for Sunday Showing

The three-bedroom, two-bath home at 16 Central Street, listed at $699,900, holds an open house today, Sept. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; offers are due Monday at 4 p.m.

Coldwell Banker

Town Day on Wakefield Common Set for Sept. 26

The Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce and Town of Wakefield host Town Day on the Common Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. (rain date Sept. 27), with live music, food, children's activities, exhibitors and a cornhole tournament.

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