Wakefield
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Motorcyclist injured in crash
WAKEFIELD — A motorcycle operator was taken by ambulance to Lahey Hospital in Burlington following a crash with a car on North Avenue yesterday morning. Police received several calls around 11:30 a.m. for a motorcycle struck by a car in the area of North Avenue and Richardson Avenue. According to police, a 2001 Kawasaki motorcycle……
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Project: Pop-Up welcomes Proof of Concept
WAKEFIELD — Project: Pop-Up and the Town of Wakefield welcome Proof of Concept to 243 North Ave. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will celebrate the opening of the new pop-up storefront on Wednesday, June 17, at 11:30 a.m. Proof of Concept will be a makerspace, a place for innovators and creators within the community to come build……
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WDI Editorial: Investment in T better pay off
Public transportation better be the future because lawmakers are investing a lot of money into it. On Friday, Gov. Maura Healey signed a $1.56 billion transportation and education spending bill. The supplemental budget directs surplus revenue generated by the surtax on wealthier households toward major investments in the MBTA, special education reimbursements, child care and……
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State Rep. Lipper-Garabedian office hours June 22
KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN WAKEFIELD — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced that she and her office will hold virtual office hours for constituents on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Representative Lipper-Garabedian’s office hours are always open to the public to enable residents to speak directly with the representative and her staff about……
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Registration for WFP Kids First summer program ends Friday
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Food Pantry’s 2026 Kids First summer program provides free and nutritious food to Wakefield families with school-aged children during the summer months. The goal is to provide balanced meals that support the health and well-being of children. The program runs on Tuesdays in July and August, with distribution occurring every other……
North Reading
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Around the Schoolyard with North Reading Public Schools: ‘Just make a mark and see where it takes you’
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 By Sean Killeen, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning As the community begins to celebrate the 2026 graduates of North Reading High School, I always take the opportunity to reflect upon the growth, success, and limitless potential of the senior class as they prepare……
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NR Democrats to host Markey June 16
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 NORTH READING — North Reading Democrats will hold its monthly happy hour at Hopothecary Ales, 303 Main St., on Tuesday, June 16 from 6-9 p.m. All are welcome attend and meet Joe Markey, the Democratic candidate seeking to fill the State Representative seat being……
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Jones supports Blue Envelope bill
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) recently supported legislation designed to create a safe environment whenever a police officer conducts a traffic stop involving an individual with autism by codifying the Blue Envelope Program into statute. The Massachusetts House of……
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The possibilities are endless for the NRHS Class of 2026
ANTICIPATION. The 166 graduates of North Reading High School’s 69th graduating class await the start of Friday’s Commencement Exercises on a picture-perfect night. (Michael Foley Photo) Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — It was a perfect night for North Reading High School’s 69th graduating……
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Coming July 1: Trash and recycling changes
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — Changes are coming to the town’s of curbside trash/recycling program effective Wednesday, July 1, which is the start of the new fiscal year. The existing contract with Republic Services expires June 30 and was not renewed. The town has……
Melrose
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Keeping Jazz Alive concert at Temple Beth Shalom June 27
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 MELROSE — The weather is heating up, which means it’s time again for jazz in Melrose! Temple Beth Shalom’s popular concert series Keeping Jazz Alive will return to Melrose at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 at 21 E. Foster St., Melrose. This year’s Irving……
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Endorsements in 5th Middlesex Senate, DA races
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 The following releases were submitted by the candidates’ campaigns. DA hopeful backed by law enforcers DAVID SOLET CAMBRIDGE — David Solet, a veteran prosecutor and 2025 Middlesex County Prosecutor of the Year, announced major endorsements from numerous top law enforcement unions and organizations in his……
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Lawmakers back Lipper-Garabedian data privacy bill
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 BOSTON – The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights, incorporating fully legislation filed and championed by State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) to establish a blanket ban on the sale of precise, personal geolocation data. In the previous……
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EDITORIAL: Finally, a breakthrough
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 According to the State House News Service’s Alison Kuznitz, the number of opioid-related overdose fatalities fell below 1,000 for the first time in more than a decade in 2025, state health officials said last Friday, marking a significant improvement since Massachusetts broke a devastating record……
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Grammy-nominated Moock joins June 21 concert for Democratic hopefuls
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 A DYNAMIC LINEUP for the “Fight Back with a Song!” setlist includes (Clockwise, from left) Mark Erelli, Alastair Moock, Kemp Harris, Cosy Sheridan, Ruthann Baler, Tom Smith, The Lied To’s and Les Sampou DEDHAM — Music and activism will come together on Sunday, June……
Lynnfield
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Town reminds community about impaired driving prevention, safe social hosting practices
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The town of Lynnfield, in collaboration with A Healthy Lynnfield and the Lynnfield Police Department, is reminding residents of the importance of safe and responsible decision-making related to underage alcohol use, adult alcohol use and roadway safety. This message follows a recent motor vehicle……
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MMTrant Foundation Cornhole Tournament June 18
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The MMTrant Foundation’s sixth annual Cornhole Tournament and Social benefitting local nurse professionals and students will be held at The Green at MarketStreet Lynnfield on Thursday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The in-person fundraiser is open to the public for all ages. This round-robin……
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Let’s dance
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 ISABELLA RUOCCO and Kaiden Staff gear up for a great evening at Lynnfield High School’s Senior Prom at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester on June 3. (Dan Tomasello Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription…
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Top of the class
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 THE TOP 10 SENIORS in the Class of 2026 recognized during Senior Awards Night on June 4, from left, Jacob Book, Chloe Cieslewicz, Harris Hadzihasanovic, Madeline Migliero, Elizabeth Morse, Jerusha Robins, Nandana Nishanth, April Sun, Ian Wagon and Lillian Williams. (Dan Tomasello Photo) ……
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Pioneer Pride!
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 CLASS OF 2026 graduates and former boys’ soccer players, from left, Murdoch Sutherland, Mohammed Ayari, Rocco Scenna, Sam Curley, Nate Zalvan, Joe Tammaro, Ryan Giacobbi and Dino Gesamondo soak in their accomplishments after graduation exercises ended on June 5. (Dan Tomasello Photo) ……
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Honoring the Stars and Stripes on Flag Day
AMERICAN FLAGS were retired last night during a Flag Day ceremony on the Veterans Memorial Common. (Karen Marshall Photo) By KAREN MARSHALL WAKEFIELD — Dozens of worn and weathered American flags were respectfully retired Sunday evening during a Flag Day ceremony held on Veterans Memorial Common. The retirement ceremony was conducted by local veterans and……
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Friends of the Fells “PoopBlitz” documents 100+ pounds of dog waste in the Fells
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 A PARTICIPANT in the Friends of the Fells’ recent “PoopBlitz” advertises a hard truth poop doesn’t magically go away. If you don’t pick up your dog’s waste, it becomes someone else’s problem. MEDFORD — This April, Friends of the Fells staff and volunteers gathered……
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LHS Class of 2026 Award Winners
Lynnfield High School’s Senior Awards Night on June 4 All photos by Dan Tomasello Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS Certificates of Merit was presented to, from left, April Sun (highest honors), Nandana Nishanth (high honors) and Elizabeth Morse (high honors). SENIOR ALEXANDRA SCHMIDT proudly……
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Coming July 1: Trash and recycling changes
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — Changes are coming to the town’s of curbside trash/recycling program effective Wednesday, July 1, which is the start of the new fiscal year. The existing contract with Republic Services expires June 30 and was not renewed. The town has……
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Saying goodbye
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE SCOREBOARD AT Fred Green Memorial Field bids farewell to the Melrose High Class of 2026. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase…
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250th Celebration June 19-21
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The town’s 250th Celebration will be taking place from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21. The celebration for the country’s 250th anniversary will reflect on its shared history, honor local contributions to the nation, and bring the community together. The event……
