Wakefield
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Healey signs $63.4B budget with no vetoes
GOV. MAURA HEALEY signs fiscal year 2027 budget (File Photograph SHNS) By ALISON KUZNITZ State House News Service BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed the $63.4 billion annual budget Thursday, coming nine days into the new fiscal year that’s poised to inflict major financial turmoil as a federal law reshapes public benefit programs. The signed……
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Lewis, colleagues work to lower costs while protecting climate goals
BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass new energy affordability legislation that is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers across the Commonwealth while keeping Massachusetts on track to meet its climate goals. An Act to save people money, repair the climate, and grow the economy……
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A little off the top
A RIDING LAWNMOWER is used to trim the grass on the Lower Common. (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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Editorial: In support of sports betting awareness
Baishampayan Ghose, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons A recent survey of 11- to 17-year-old boys by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that offers resources for families navigating online media, found that around a third gambled in the last year. In 2023, sports betting became legal in the commonwealth. It is now one of 39 states……
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Mystic Valley Elder Services announces new name
Mystic Valley Aging Services represents nonprofit agency’s broader mission MALDEN — Mystic Valley Elder Services introduced a new name on June 4, at the conclusion of the nonprofit agency’s 50th anniversary year. The organization is now Mystic Valley Aging Services. “Our new name reflects our mission, which has expanded during our 50-year history,” said Lisa……
North Reading
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Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke is preventable
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 With temperatures soaring into triple digits last week and more hot weather on the horizon, AAA Northeast is sounding the alarm that vehicular heatstroke can happen quickly — especially given that child deaths inside hot cars increased by nearly 35% last year. Tragically, 39 children……
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North Reading Middle School 4th quarter honor roll
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 NORTH READING — North Reading Middle School Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell recently announced that the following students earned either high honor roll or honor roll standing for the fourth marking quarter of the 2025-26 school year. GRADE 6 HIGH HONORS Ensar Bajrami, Hasandi Bandara……
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What’s the Buzz
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the……
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Potential Senior Center site to be evaluated
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — With another year of utilizing multiple sites throughout town to accommodate the need for significantly more space in which to hold an ever growing list of daily events for the town’s seniors, the Select Board has appointed a……
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MVES Community All-Star Award presented to Roberta Sanchez
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 ROBERTA “BERT” SANCHEZ (left) received the Community All-Star Award for North Reading from Mystic Valley Elder Services. Presenting Sanchez with her award was Mary Prenney, Mystic Valley Advisory Council member and retired North Reading Senior Center director. (Courtesy Photo) NORTH READING — Mystic……
Melrose
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As overdose deaths decline, experts say vigilance still needed
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 NARCAN KITS distributed during a naloxone training event on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Katie Castellani/State House News Service) By KATIE CASTELLANI State House News Service BOSTON — Rep. Kate Donaghue hears stories all the time about someone saving another person’s life……
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Front Page: July 10, 2026
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An endorsement, poll results and more as election races heat up
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 The following releases were submitted by either the candidates, their offices or groups supporting them. Reproductive rights group backs Lipper-Garabedian for State Senate KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN MELROSE – Reproductive Equity Now has endorsed Kate Lipper-Garabedian in the Democratic primary for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat……
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Updates from City Hall
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week: Curbside yard waste collection during the week of July 13 Curbside yard waste collection will take place during the week of July 13, 2026. Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings……
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Community Calendar
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Public Safety Night, Cabbage Patch Field in front of the middle and high schools, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This highly-anticipated and much-beloved event includes Police and Fire demonstrations, interactive opportunities to see our equipment and vehicles and, those of public safety partners……
Lynnfield
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Steve Walsh named American Hospital Association president/CEO
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 STEVE WALSH Incoming AHA president/CEO LYNNFIELD — Town Moderator Steve Walsh has been appointed as the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) next president and chief executive officer. Walsh, who has served as President and CEO of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) since 2017… We…
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LMS thespians honored
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL’S production of “Rock of Ages: Teen Edition” recently won two out of three Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) Awards. From left, LMS Music Director Stephen Bloom was the winner of Best Direction: Middle School; Kylie Geary was nominated for Best Performer……
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The art of balance
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 CAMPERS Lorenzo Umbro (left) and Kenny Watkins created a mini skyscraper out of Solo cups that was taller than both of them at Lynnfield Community Schools’ Summer of Fun Activities (SOFA) camp on July 2. (Dan Tomasello Photo) We have switched to a…
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PMLP to issue summer credit to residential customers
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 PEABODY — Due to a combination of favorable market economics and effective risk management plans in the Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) power portfolio, PMLP has seen a positive financial surplus at the conclusion of 2025 and the first half of 2026. This surplus provided an……
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Applicants sought for Board of Library Trustees vacancy
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 LYNNFIELD — Residents are welcome to apply for a vacancy on the Lynnfield Public Library Board of Trustees. Interested residents can apply by filling out the volunteer application form found at https://www.lynnfieldma.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/228 and bringing it to the Town Administrator’s Office or emailing a copy to Executive……
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The Wakefield Farmers Market is back on Saturday
STRAWBERRIES, RHUBARB and tomatoes are just some of the great produce available Saturday at the Wakefield Farmers Market. (Frank Conte Photo) WAKEFIELD — The award-winning Wakefield Farmers Market returns Saturday after taking a week off because of the July Fourth holiday. Back is the full lineup of local farmers, food producers, artisans and live music……
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An endorsement, poll results and more as election races heat up
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 The following releases were submitted by either the candidates, their offices or groups supporting them. Reproductive rights group backs Lipper-Garabedian for State Senate KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN MELROSE – Reproductive Equity Now has endorsed Kate Lipper-Garabedian in the Democratic primary for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat……
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Great job!
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 THE LYNNFIELD KIDS who participated in the children’s decorated bike/wagon/scooter parade during the town’s 250th Celebration on June 20 pose for pictures in front of the Veterans Memorial after strolling down South Common Street. (Dan Tomasello Photo) We have switched to a subscription…
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Scenes from Ipswich River Park’s June 24 concert and BBQ
Photos published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 A hit parade! DAVEY THE CLOWN assembled an eager group of young musicians to create a children’s percussion band for an impromptu march around the field at Ipswich River Park during his always entertaining show the Parks and Recreation BBQ. (Maureen Doherty Photo)……
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Rotary’s ‘Concerts on the Common’ return July 8
LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Rotary’s Concerts on the Common will begin on Wednesday, July 8. The 12 Barz Band will be performing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 8. The Rico Barr Band will playing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 15. Rick Desanctis will be performing from……
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Sheriff’s Office welcomes 18 new correction officers
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MEMBERS OF THE 54th Basic Training Academy pose for a class photo alongside training academy staff, command staff members and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (front row center). WINCHESTER – Eighteen new correction officers formally joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on Friday, May……