Wakefield
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Front Page: July 27, 2026
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State’s infrastructure graded, gets a D
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 27, 2026 BOSTON — The Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES), which covers American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) membership for all of Massachusetts, released the inaugural 2026 Report Card for Massachusetts’ Infrastructure recently, assigning the Commonwealth’s infrastructure a grade of ‘D+’. A grade of ‘D+……
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Fly me to the moon
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 27, 2026 THE CANADIAN WILDFIRE smoke cleared earlier this month to reveal a brilliant waxing crescent moon. (Mark Sardella Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Police handle crashes, fraud reports
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 27, 2026 WAKEFIELD — A Lynn man was taken to the hospital and will be summonsed to court for multiple motor vehicle violations after the pickup truck he was driving struck a utility pole in the area of 311 Water St. Friday afternoon and then left the……
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Note to readers
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North Reading
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Salve Regina Univ. dean’s list
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 NEWPORT, R.I. — Lilly Wood of North Reading was named to the dean’s list during the spring 2026 academic semester at Salve Regina University. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 for full-time students completing at……
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Police Department welcomes new patrol officer Jack O’Leary
Photos published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 A SWEARING-IN ceremony for the town’s newest patrol officer, Jack O’Leary, was held Monday, July 20 at Town Hall. Administering the Oath of Office was Town Clerk Susan Duplin. At far left is Police Chief Mark Zimmerman; at far right is Town Administrator……
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Music in the Park
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 100-YEAR-OLD Stanley Robinson and his daughter Carrie Feeney enjoyed the folk and classic rock music of Knock on Wood, comprised of the duo of Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, at a recent BBQ at Ipswich River Park. Mr. Robinson, who will turn 101……
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Mystic Valley Elder Services announces name change
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 MALDEN — After recently concluding its 50th anniversary year, Mystic Valley Elder Services has introduced a new name and logo. The nonprofit organization is now known as Mystic Valley Aging Services. “Our new name reflects our mission, which has expanded during our 50-year history,” explained……
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NRHS discipline, attendance, course credit changes
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 By NEIL ZOLOT NORTH READING — The School Committee approved changes to the High School Student Handbook that will clarify policies on attendance, course credit and discipline, during their video-conference only meeting Monday, July 20. “We’re trying to be clearer,” Assistant Principal BarriAnn Alonzo said……
Melrose
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City Democrats hold fundraiser with candidates
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 MELROSE — The Melrose Democratic City Committee invites you to a casual evening with the candidates on Tuesday, August 4, from 6-9 p.m. at Hannah’s Brewing, 364 Main Street, Melrose. There will be light refreshments, a cash bar, and an opportunity to hear from some……
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Knock on Wood show to benefit Pantry of Hope Aug. 2
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 HOWIE NEWMAN of Melrose (left) and Joe Kessler, a.k.a. Knock on Wood, will play an outdoor benefit concert for Pantry of Hope on Sunday, Aug. 2, at the First Baptist Church in Melrose. MELROSE — Howie Newman, a longtime Melrose resident, and Joe Kessler, also……
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What’s happening at First Baptist Church
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 MELROSE — First Baptist Church, 561 Main Street, will welcome Knock on Wood playing its sixth annual community fundraiser concert on Sunday, August 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. on the church lawn. Longtime Melrose resident Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, also known as Knock on Wood……
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Congresswoman Katherine Clark endorses Vote Yes For a Safe Massachusetts
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 BOSTON — On Tuesday, July 21, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-05) endorsed Vote Yes for a Safe Massachusetts, the campaign working to uphold the Commonwealth’s 2024 gun reform law against efforts to repeal it this November. “I’m proud that Massachusetts is a national leader when it……
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EDITORIAL: Heading back up
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 Whiplashing gasoline prices are doing nothing good for our summer plans. The Westwood office of AAA Northeast reported Monday that the average price per gallon is back above $4 after showing some signs of stabilizing lower than that. Last week, Northeast gasoline prices spiked back……
Lynnfield
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Author Talk: Michael Blanding at the library
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 22, 2026 LYNNFIELD — Author Michael Blanding will be giving a presentation about his book, “The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family’s Quest to Craft a Christian Nation” on the Mezzanine of the Lynnfield Public Library on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. As Christian……
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Connor’s Kindness Project wins nationwide Community Impact Award
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 22, 2026 ASTOUND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Market Manager Russell Zwicker presents Connor’s Kindness Project Executive Director Sharon Marrama and CKP founder Connor Wright with the grand prize in the Community Impact Awards. CKP also received a full year of free Internet service. (Courtesy Photo) LYNNFIELD — Astound Business……
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Fire Department using Saugus’ Ladder 1 temporarily
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 22, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Saugus Fire Department’s Ladder 1 has been responding to emergencies throughout Lynnfield or has been parked at the new Lynnfield Fire Headquarters the last several weeks. The Lynnfield Fire Department’s Ladder 1 has been sent out for a comprehensive refurbishment to enhance safety……
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Summertime and the living is easy
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 22, 2026 BUDDIES, from left, Michael Prizio, Dimitris Markos, Bryce Gryska and Frankie Qualtieri unwind after sliding down the inflatable waterslide at Recreation Station on July 8. (Dan Tomasello Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online…
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Healey rolls out $75M loan funds for municipal infrastructure
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 22, 2026 By SAM DRYSDALE State House News Service BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is launching two new revolving loan programs meant to help municipalities kick-start building projects from planning to completion. The new infrastructure lending program, dubbed Build for Mass, would provide cities and towns with flexible……
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Fly me to the moon
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 27, 2026 THE CANADIAN WILDFIRE smoke cleared earlier this month to reveal a brilliant waxing crescent moon. (Mark Sardella Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Police Department welcomes new patrol officer Jack O’Leary
Photos published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 A SWEARING-IN ceremony for the town’s newest patrol officer, Jack O’Leary, was held Monday, July 20 at Town Hall. Administering the Oath of Office was Town Clerk Susan Duplin. At far left is Police Chief Mark Zimmerman; at far right is Town Administrator……
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Great night on the plaza
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 24, 2026 THE BEEBE LIBRARY’S Plaza Jazz series continued Thursday, July 23 with the Late Risers providing awesome music. (Miriam Morales Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Be a sponsor of MAAV’s Walk coming in October
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 MELROSE — Melrose Alliance Against Violence will host its 31st Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence on Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m., inviting families, youth, local leaders, and community members to come together in solidarity, hope, and action. This year’s theme, The Strength of……
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Girl Scout Gold Award project celebrates Beaver Dam Brook Reservation
Published in the July 22, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026 graduate Lorelei Eckhardt worked to create a new welcome entrance for the Beaver Dam Brook Reservation as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School Class of 2026 graduate Lorelei Eckhardt has… …
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Veterans’ Corner: Town to celebrate National Purple Heart Recognition Day Aug. 7
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 16, 2026 By CHRIS THOMANN Veterans Director/VSO Purple Heart recipients, veterans, dependents, and the North Reading community; please mark your calendars! National Purple Heart Recognition Day is Friday, August 7, 2026. The ceremony in North Reading will take place at 5 p.m. (please note: new time……