Wakefield
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Front Page: July 24, 2026
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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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New WMHS is on time, on budget
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 24, 2026 By NEIL ZOLOT WAKEFIELD — School Superintendent Doug Lyons and Facilities Director Tim O’Brien reported the new high school will be ready for use Tuesday, January 5, at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, July 21. “We are on budget and on time,” Lyons said. “We……
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Audubon Road paved Saturday
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 24, 2026 WAKEFIELD — On Saturday, July 25, the final course of roadway pavement will be applied to Audubon Road. Paving operations may extend to Monday, July 27, if necessary. Work hours will be 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. The road will be partially open to alternating……
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Czarnota graduates from state Firefighting Academy training program
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 24, 2026 FROM THE LEFT ARE State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, FF Christopher Czarnota, Fire Chief Thomas M. Purcell WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Fire Chief Thomas M. Purcell announced the graduation of Christopher Czarnota from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program with class #340……
North Reading
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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……
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Veterans group seeks volunteer board member with marketing experience
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 The Friends of North Reading Veterans is seeking a dedicated volunteer with marketing, communications, or public relations experience to join our organization and help expand awareness of our mission and programs. If you have experience with social media, community outreach, fundraising campaigns, graphic design, or……
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FY27 budget includes increased aid for town projects
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 BOSTON — The House and Senate have approved a $63.4 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 that includes $200,000 in state funding assistance for North Reading projects and additional local aid for the town. Gov. Maura Healey signed the budget July 9 as Chapter 137……
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Front Page: July 23, 2026
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Town proclaims ‘Alex Carpenter Day’ Saturday
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 THE SELECT BOARD issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, July 25, 2026 as “Alex Carpenter Day in North Reading” to honor the gold-medal winning women’s ice hockey assistant captain. From left: A.J. Paglia, Chief of Staff for state Sen. Bruce Tarr; state Rep. Brad Jones, Select……
Melrose
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Lewis: Big social media firms target kids
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to stand up to big social media companies by passing legislation that reins in how their addictive platforms are specifically engineered to keep minors perpetually on social media at the expense of their……
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Should you recycle caps and lids?
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 What to do with caps and lids has been a subject of debate in the recycling industry Here is the answer. Plastic and metal caps and lids should be reattached to empty containers before you recycle them. This includes soda and water bottles, milk jugs……
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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: More endorsements along the campaign trail
Top labor unions back Migliorelli LEILA MIGLIORELLI This comes from the candidate’s campaign personnel. MELROSE – Leila Migliorelli, the former Melrose City Council President and City Councilor At-Large, has been endorsed by IBEW Local 103 and the Massachusetts & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council in her campaign for State Representative for the 32nd Middlesex……
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Front Page: July 24, 2026
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The people who keep us safe
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
Lynnfield
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‘Concerts on the Common’ thru July 29
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 22, 2026 LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Rotary’s Concerts on the Common will continue taking place through Wednesday, July 29. Rick Desanctis will be performing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 22. Wildfire will be playing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July……
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Front Page: July 22, 2026
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Checkmate
Published in the July 22, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager BUDDIES Zachary Silo (left) and William Schedin had a blast playing chess during Lynnfield Community Schools’ recent Chess Wizards camp. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe…
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DA’s report on fatal wrong-way crash
Published in the July 22, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager STATE TROOPER KEVIN TRAINOR LYNNFIELD — The Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker on July 15 released a summary and statement regarding the investigation into the fatal crash on Route 1 in Lynnfield that occurred on May 6, 2026. That… …
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Dr. Amante-Jackson Q&A canceled
Published in the July 22, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Racial equity consultant Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson’s question-and-answer session about her recently released Lynnfield Public Schools report that was scheduled to take place on Monday, July 20 on Zoom teleconference has been canceled. The School Department hired Dr. Amante-Jackson in……
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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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Town proclaims ‘Alex Carpenter Day’ Saturday
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 THE SELECT BOARD issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, July 25, 2026 as “Alex Carpenter Day in North Reading” to honor the gold-medal winning women’s ice hockey assistant captain. From left: A.J. Paglia, Chief of Staff for state Sen. Bruce Tarr; state Rep. Brad Jones, Select……
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Throwback Thursday, 1935
THE OLD WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL and the State Armory (now the Americal Civic Center) in 1935. The large building on the left served as Wakefield High School from 1923 until it was destroyed in one of a series of arson fires on Dec. 12, 1971. An addition just to the south, built in 1955 to……
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The people who keep us safe
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 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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Checkmate
Published in the July 22, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager BUDDIES Zachary Silo (left) and William Schedin had a blast playing chess during Lynnfield Community Schools’ recent Chess Wizards camp. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe…
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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……