Wakefield
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Poll: Some fly flag, some don’t
By COREY WILLIAMS, LINLEY SANDERS and SIMRAN PARWANI Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow the Stars and Stripes to cast its shadow where she lives. Both are……
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Editorial: Keep your cool
TWO FRIENDS watch a picturesque sun go down over Lake Quannapowitt, bringing a peaceful end to the summer solstice. (Courtesy Photo) During the morning weather forecast, you know we’re in trouble when the meterologist says, “Today will be 90 degrees. And then it gets hot.” A heat wave is coming, with temperatures expected to be……
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Janis Mamayek receives Community All-Star Award
JANIS MAMAYEK, pictured on the right, receives Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Community All-Star Award. At left is award presenter Judie VanKooiman, Mystic Valley Board member. WAKEFIELD — Mystic Valley Elder Services announces that Janis Mamayek received the nonprofit agency’s Community All-Star Award. The awards program recognizes individuals whose efforts impact the lives of older adults……
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Car accidents and kids on e-bikes keep police busy
WAKEFIELD — Two cars were towed and one person was treated at the scene for injuries after a crash on Prospect Street late last night. Police, Fire and Cataldo EMS responded to the area of 195 Prospect St. at about 11:30 p.m. after a caller reported that a vehicle had crashed into a parked car……
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GOP candidates ruled ineligible for primary ballots
JOHN CORRIGAN (standing), an attorney for the Democratic Party, asks Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Anne Brensley questions during a State Ballot Law Commission hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Photo by Katie Casellani/State House News Service) By KATIE CASTELLANI and MICHAEL P. NORTON BOSTON — After holding hearings on signature fraud complaints, the State… …
North Reading
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Young Explorers invited to Rainforest Falls VBS
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 NORTH READING — School’s out, summer is here, and many families are looking for ways to keep their children active and busy but still having fun. Because, isn’t that what summer vacation is about? St. Theresa Parish can help! We are planning a fun week……
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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……
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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Front Page: July 1, 2026
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Consultant outlines school climate recommendations, ways to rebuild trust
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 DR. DARNISA AMANTE-JACKSON By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — School officials have to strengthen reporting practices and improve communication in order to foster belonging and rebuild trust with the community. That was the message racial equity consultant Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson sent during the School Committee’s… We…
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SC honors six retiring educators
RETIRING EDUCATORS, from left, Lynnfield High School Social Studies Department Head Sue Breen, Huckleberry Hill School media specialist Judy O’Brien, Lynnfield Middle School sixth grade math teacher Cyndi O’Neil and Summer Street School kindergarten teacher Christine Sartorelli were honored for their service during a recent School Committee meeting. (Photo by The Priestley’s) By DAN TOMASELLO……
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Baker Donahue removed from SC’s Policy Subcommittee
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Despite raising several objections, School Committee member Kim Baker Donahue was removed from the Policy Subcommittee during a summer workshop on June 24. According to the list of subcommittee assignments for the 2026-2027 academic year, School Committee Chair Kristen Grieco… …
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Dillon proposes eliminating term limits for SC chair
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — During a June 24 summer workshop, School Committee member Jim Dillon proposed that current term limits for serving as the panel’s chair be eliminated. Policy BDA pertains to the School Committee’s Organizational Meeting that is held after the Town Election… …
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SC honors six retiring educators
RETIRING EDUCATORS, from left, Lynnfield High School Social Studies Department Head Sue Breen, Huckleberry Hill School media specialist Judy O’Brien, Lynnfield Middle School sixth grade math teacher Cyndi O’Neil and Summer Street School kindergarten teacher Christine Sartorelli were honored for their service during a recent School Committee meeting. (Photo by The Priestley’s) By DAN TOMASELLO……
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WSSC July 4th Committee prepares for a celebration to remember
LAST YEAR, winners of the Most Creative category of the West Side Social Club 4th of July Committee’s Tricycle, Scooter and Cart Parade pose with their hardware. (File photo submitted by Carol Hubbard) Children’s Events theme: ‘250 Years of Democracy’ WAKEFIELD — One might question the West Side Social Club 4th of July Committee for……
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School Dept. to pursue new modulars for Hood School
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 By NEIL ZOLOT NORTH READING — The School Department has withdrawn its request to the state School Building Authority (MSBA) for aid to rebuild the J. Turner Hood Elementary School or build an addition to it. “We’ll be pursuing modular units,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly……
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Latest median sale price of house: $940K
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 MELROSE — The median price of a single-family home sold in Melrose during the first five months of the year was $940,000, according to the most recent report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data. Between January 1……
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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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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… …