Daily brief · Wakefield, MA
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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