Wakefield
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Schedule of July 4th events
WAKEFIELD — Independence Day will feature events and entertainment from morning until night on Saturday, July 4. Children’s activities, the Fourth of July Parade, music, and a fireworks display are all taking place in Town thanks to the efforts of the West Side Social Club and Wakefield Independence Day Committee. To accommodate these activities, road closures……
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Community Calendar…
TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Music Bingo, Beebe Memorial Library, 7 p.m. Love music? Love Bingo? Join the group for Music Bingo! It’s just like the classic game, but organizers swapped the numbers for your favorite hits, old and new, along with a few hidden gems. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just looking for a new……
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WCC to present new Wetlands Protection Bylaw on July 7
WAKEFIELD — At a future Town Meeting, voters will be asked to consider adoption of a new Wetlands Protection Bylaw for the Town of Wakefield. To introduce the process, Wakefield’s Conservation Commission will hold a virtual presentation on the proposed Wetlands Bylaw on Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. The proposed bylaw is intended to……
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WHS Class of 1966 60th reunion Sept. 12
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High Class of 1966 is having its 60th reunion on Saturday, September 12 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the West Side Social Club, 4 Harrington Ct. Come join classmates for a wonderful time to socialize, catch up, and renew friendships. Enjoy sandwiches, munchies and appetizers. A cash bar will……
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Editorial: Early literacy’s big boost
This editorial was published in the June 29, 2026 edition of the Wakefield Daily Item Kudos to state lawmakers for filling a couple of gaps in early education. With literacy indicators declining in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey on Friday signed legislation overhauling early reading instruction here. It comes not a minute too soon. “When you……
North Reading
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Youth and adult sports clinics at P&R
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds. Register today for the following programs listed below online at……
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Political Notebook: Democratic Town Committee unanimously endorses Joe Markey for State Representative
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 NORTH READING — The North Reading Democratic Town Committee voted at its June 9 meeting to endorse Joe Markey in his campaign for State Representative for the 20th Middlesex District, the seat currently held by Rep. Brad Jones. Markey attended the meeting and spoke……
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What are vampire devices and how can I stop them?
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 By BRETT SCHULTZ Sustainability Committee member “Vampire devices” are electronics that continue to use electricity even when they are turned off. Common examples include phone chargers that are left plugged in as well as cable boxes, game consoles, or coffee makers with small digital displays……
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Academic Accolades
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 UConn fall 2025 dean’s list STORRS, Conn. — Seven students from North Reading, Leah Damphousse, Lauren Feffer, Tish Furlong, Molly Giunta, Tiara Lamont, Caitlin Raimo and Stephanie Stringer, earned dean’s list honors at the University of Connecticut for the fall 2025 semester. Assumption……
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Garden Thoughts – Part 1 Lilacs and Other Old Friends
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP We moved into our house on Mount Vernon Street in May 1948, and down behind the barn there were two huge lilac bushes in full bloom: one purple, one white. I was five years old, and I had never seen……
Melrose
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Editorial: Does primary election system need fixing?
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 This comes from the State House News Service’s Ella Adams. A ballot proposal that would eliminate political party primaries for state elections got the go-ahead from the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday, sending it along on its path to potentially go before voters in November……
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Katherine Clark gets $1M for city projects
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 U.S. REP. Katherine Clark, the Democratic Party whip, was able to secure over a $1 million for the city of Melrose. Here she stands with city department heads and elected officials. MELROSE — Recently, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) celebrated over $3 million……
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Raessler Guthrie given Park Scholar honors at Ithaca College
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 RAESSLER GUTHRIE, second from right, is joined by fellow Park Scholars and track and field student-athletes (from left) Kaiden Chandler, Adam Mocho and Autumn Valdes during its recent Park Scholar induction ceremonies at Ithaca College. ITHACA, NY — The Ithaca College Roy H……
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Students honored at Saint Anselm Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 MANCHESTER, N.H. — Kailey Donovan, Elizabeth Grava and Madison Turner, all from Melrose, were recognized for their hard work, dedication and compassion during the 2025-2026 Nurse Pinning Ceremony at Saint Anselm’s Abbey Church. This annual ceremony honors seniors who have successfully completed the nursing……
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Beacon Hill Roll Call published June 26, 2026
Published in the Melrose Weekly News Volume 51 – Report No. 25 June 15-19, 2026 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 15-19. During the week of June 15-19, the House met for a total of 13 hours and 18……
Lynnfield
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Supplemental budget includes $150K for Lynnfield projects supported by Jones and Crighton
BOSTON – The House and Senate have reached an agreement on a $1.56 billion supplemental spending bill that includes $150,000 in funding for two Lynnfield initiatives while providing $100 million in financial relief to cities and towns to assist with extraordinary snow, ice and winter recovery costs. The bill contains funding for two local priorities secured……
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Lynnfield to receive nearly $645K for road construction
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026 BOSTON — The House and Senate have finalized a transportation infrastructure bond bill that will provide the town of Lynnfield with $644,829.31 in funding assistance for local road and bridge maintenance under the state’s Chapter 90 program. House Bill 5375, An Act financing long-term improvements to……
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Editorial: Planning for a holiday
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026 We can all use a break from the ever-increasing cost of things. So savings-minded shoppers should plan accordingly because lawmakers recently agreed that the weekend of Aug. 8-9 will serve as this year’s sales tax holiday. Buyers can avoid the sales tax on many purchases, although……
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Tree Walk and Sketch June 30
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026 LYNNFIELD — Members of the Tree Committee and the Lynnfield Art Guild will be holding a Tree Walk and Sketch on the Town Common on Tuesday, June 30, taking place from 6-7:30 p.m. Attendees will gather at the Meeting House where they will learn more about……
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Library hosting NAGLY drive through June 30
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library, in partnership with A Healthy Lynnfield and Lynnfield For Love, is hosting a donation drive for the North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (NAGLY) during the month of June. NAGLY is an organization that supports young LGBT+ individuals, offering groups……
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A great place to be this coming weekend
THE BANDSTAND will be one of the centers of attention Saturday as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Curley) 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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Historic Melrose commends Renovation Done Right
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 THE OWNERS OF 25 Henry Ave. are still spending much of their time fixing up what was “a wreck so bad the realtor didn’t want to show it to us.” How times have changed! This is from Historic Melrose, a new Melrose Historical Society focused……
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Town’s water rates going up 12%
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — The town’s water rates will be increasing once again in FY27 to account for the continued planned improvements to the water infrastructure in the town of Andover. Indirectly, any improvements to Andover’s water infrastructure, such as lining corroded……
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Outside probe ordered for LMS racial incidents
Published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — The School Department has hired an independent investigator to look into a series of racial incidents that have occurred at Lynnfield Middle School, Superintendent Tom Geary said during the School Committee’s June 15 meeting. Geary began the discussion… …
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School Com. thanks Dr. O’Connell; welcomes new M.S. principal
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Patrick Daly is flanked by outgoing NRMS Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell (left) and incoming NRMS principal Sarah Auger (right) at Monday’s School Committee meeting. (Michael Foley Photo) By NEIL ZOLOT NORTH READING — The School Committee said “hello” to new Middle……
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Pride Celebration draws hundreds to Town Common
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 THE LYNNFIELD PRIDE CELEBRATION on June 9 was organized by, bottom from left, LHS sophomore Cordelia Langton, LHS sophomore Lily Spillane, A Healthy Lynnfield Family Engagement Specialist Jess Tortola and LHS Social Studies Department Head/GSA advisor Susan Breen. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD… …