Latest Hospital Capacity In Wakefield Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Middlesex County and across MA.

Wakefield Rotary Club Offers Chance to See Sox Up Close

The service club's raffle is open to the community

Blood Donations Needed In Wakefield Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Summer BBQ for Wakefield Sons and Daughters of Italy

June Meeting

Blood Donors Needed In Wakefield Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

New Officers and Members at Wakefield Sons and Daughters of Italy

Ceremony Held in May 2021

Wakefield Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.

Wakefield Food Pantry Receives $100K Cummings Grant

The Wakefield Food Pantry helps meet food and household needs of almost 600 families (about 1,100 people) who visit the pantry each year.

‘GrandPad’ Keeps Seniors Connected Despite Social Distancing

How Home Instead Senior Care’s HomeTablet is Being Used

Wakefield Farmers Market Readies For 2021 Season

The Wakefield Farmers Market is scheduled to start June 19 and will run every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hall Park.

Wakefield Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

Town Of Wakefield Curbside Yardwaste Collection On May 15

If spring cleanup left you with piles of leaves and weeds, take advantage of Saturday's curbside yardwaste collection.

Town Of Wakefield Brush Up On Crosswalk Safety

With the nice weather fast approaching, more people will be out walking and on their bikes--especially around our downtown area.

National Drug Take Back Day In Town Of Wakefield Is On April 24

'This is a great opportunity to remove these substances from your home and make sure they're disposed of properly.'

Wakefield Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Wakefield area.

Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy Take a Virtual Trip

The Greatness of Tuscany was "explored"

Town Of Wakefield Refuse And Recycling Pickup To Follow Holiday Schedule

Refuse and recycling pickup will be delayed one day next week due to the Patriots' Day holiday.

Wakefield Rebukes Smattering Of 'White Lives Matter' Protesters

The Town Council chair called them "losers." Most of the 500 Facebook comments derided them. Wakefield made clear they are not welcome here.

Cookie Swaps Aren’t Just for Christmas

Wakefield Sons and Daughters of Italy Have Decided

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Wakefield Area

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the Wakefield area soon.

Wakefield Offers Curbside Composting Through Black Earth Compost

Wakefield’s Department of Public Works is partnering with Black Earth Compost to offer residents voluntary, curbside compost pickup program.

Community Garden Registration Now Open

Think spring. Registration for a plot in Wakefield's Community Garden is now open.

Town Of Wakefield Environmental Sustainability Committee Membership Increased

The Town Council at their March 22nd, 2021 meeting voted to increase the number of members on the Environmental Sustainability Committee.

Town Of Wakefield Vision2030 Survey Closes On March 26

The initial workshop took place on Thursday, March 4, 2021, and covered topics like growth, housing, mobility, and parks and recreation.

New Officers Announced at the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy

Baking demonstration and scholarship details

Pandemic Cooking and Scholarship Announcement

from the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy

Trash And Recycling Collection Follow A Holiday Schedule In Town Of Wakefield

Trash and recycling collection will follow a holiday schedule this week.

Home Instead To Celebrate Client’s 100th Birthday!

Join the celebration ~ send birthday cards to help make her day special!

Town Of Wakefield Community Garden Registration Now Open

Wakefield Recreation will broadcast a lottery drawing via Facebook Live on April 14 at 10 a.m.

Youth Council Membership Increase In Town Of Wakefield

The Town Council at their February 8th, 2021 meeting voted to increase the number of members on the Youth Council.

Trash Pickup Delayed In Town Of Wakefield

Town Hall will be closed, but staff will be available via phone and email.

Parking Ban Issued Beginning February 1 At 5 P.M. In Wakefield

The Department of Public Works and Fire Department appreciate your assistance helping them clear catch basins and hydrants near your home.

District Mourns Slain Speech Pathologist: Patch PM

Also: Auto group cheated unemployment system, AG says | Outdoor Wi-Fi solution to closed libraries | New restaurant announced | More.

School Employee Killed By Son, Police Say: Patch PM

Also: Man charged in Capitol riot | Superintendent apologizes for anti-police imagery | Big science, tech development planned: More.

The Town Of Wakefield Is Seeking Residents Ages 18 Years And Older

Review all Public Works Articles for Town Meeting and provide recommendations for each such article to the Town Administrator.

OD Uptick Attributed To 'Stronger Batch' Of Opioids: Patch PM

Also: Latest on fatal shooting of 18-year-old | Iconic restaurant plans for closure | Schools return to hybrid learning | More.

Curbside Collection Of Christmas Trees In Wakefield

Please remove all lights, ornaments, tree stands, and other decorations.

Parking Ban Announced; Trash Pickup Delayed In Wakefield

The Town Hall building will be closed, but staff will still be working and available via phone and email.

What Couldn’t You Live Without While Being Safer at Home?

Wakefield Lodge Wonders What Is Most Important

Wakefield Rotary Contributes for the Holidays

The civic club donated gift cards and adopted a local family.

Ws Window Clings Now Available: Win Great Prizes!

Businesses can also participate by showcasing a decal in their establishments.

The Nahant Street Yardwaste Site In Wakefield Extends Its Season

The Nahant Street Yardwaste Site will extend its season to accommodate permit holders who need to do another round of cleanup.

Tis The Season To Give Back To Aging Adults In Our Community

Home Instead’s Be a Santa to a Senior Program finds new ways to spread cheer.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.