Marching Band Debuts 'A View Askew' Field Show

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WMHS Marching Band Debuts 'A View Askew' Show

The Wakefield Memorial High School Marching Band opened its competitive season Tuesday, Sept. 22, unveiling its new field show, 'A View Askew,' at a regional exhibition in Lowell hosted by the New England circuit. It was the band's first performance of the 2026 season, a program described as demanding both musically and visually and one that pushes students to their limits.

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Zoning Board of Appeals Meets Wednesday

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building and online.

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Asphalt Paving Begins on Wakefield West Side Streets

Crews started laying the first of two asphalt layers on Morningside Road, Mountain Avenue, and Bartley Street on Sept. 22; work depends on weather and equipment availability.

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Rail-Safety Campaign Runs Through Sept. 27

Wakefield-area commuters and pedestrians are midway through See Tracks? Think Train Week, running through Sunday, Sept. 27, promoting safe behavior around railroad crossings and trains.

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Nahant Street Yard Waste Site Opens for Fall Cleanups

Wakefield's Nahant Street Yard Waste Site at 242 Nahant Street is open today, Sept. 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for permitted residents disposing of leaves and brush; a $25 annual permit and proof of residency are required.

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Beebe Library Offers Drop-In Tech Help

Beebe Library offers 15-minute, one-on-one tech help today, Sept. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Lecture Hall; no registration required.

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McCarthy Senior Center Hosts Wednesday Zumba Class

McCarthy Senior Center holds its weekly low-impact Zumba class for seniors today, Sept. 23, from 10:15 to 11 a.m.

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Wakefield Boys' Soccer Battles Andover to Scoreless Draw

Wakefield Memorial's boys' soccer team tied Division 1 opponent Andover 0-0 at Landrigan Field on Sept. 22.

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Wakefield Boys' Soccer Visits Belmont

Wakefield Memorial's boys' varsity soccer team plays at Belmont today, Sept. 23, at 4:30 p.m.

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Wakefield Girls' Soccer Hosts Belmont

Wakefield Memorial's girls' varsity soccer team hosts Belmont today, Sept. 23, at 4:15 p.m. at Wakefield-Galvin Middle School.

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Wakefield Volleyball Falls to Burlington in Five Sets

Wakefield Memorial volleyball lost a five-set match to Burlington, 3-2, on Sept. 22 after winning the first two sets; the Warriors host Reading Memorial on Monday.

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Capes for a Cause Gala Returns to Wakefield

EmpowerGen Foundation holds its Capes for a Cause auction gala Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield, with proceeds supporting youth-focused nonprofits.

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Children's Lego Boat Challenge Planned for Sept. 29

Beebe Library holds a Lego Boat Challenge for children Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3:30 p.m.

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