Wakefield
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My Brother’s Table receives $150K Cummings Grant
LYNN – My Brother’s Table has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Lynn-based organization will receive $150,000 over three years. This month, My Brother’s Table is……
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No trash collection delay this week
WAKEFIELD — Republic Hauling, the Town’s trash and recycling contractor, confirmed that they will collect Fridays’ route on Friday, June 19, instead of the typical one-day holiday delay. All residences on Friday’s route should have their trash and recycling out at the curb as usual. There will be no delayed collection on Saturday. Looking forward……
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Editorial:Planning for a tax holiday
We can all use a break from the ever-increasing cost of things. So savings-minded shoppers should plan accordingly because last Thursday lawmakers 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 critics say it doesn’t generate much new economic……
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House committee rejects plastic bag ban
By COLIN A. YOUNG State House News Service BOSTON — In nearly all respects, the roughly $3 billion environmental borrowing bill the House expects to pass Wednesday is more narrow than the version that cleared the Senate two months ago. The House Ways and Means Committee slimmed the Senate’s bond authorizations (S 3064) down by……
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Wakefield Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 • Juneteenth celebration, Americal Civic Center at 467 Main St., 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a performance from singer Janey David, a reading from poet Daiana Garcia, and remarks from members of the Northshore Juneteenth Association. Organizers also welcome the Lynn English High School Junior ROTC, who will raise the Juneteenth flag……
North Reading
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Over 100 students learn hands-on CPR, AED and choking response training
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 STUDENTS Norah Deninger (left) and Matilda Ton teamed up to learn hands-on CPR with an AED device during Safe a Life Week at NRHS. (Courtesy Photo) NORTH READING — Students in AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology at North Reading High School participated……
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Trash fee increases $59 per quarter
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — A fee increase to cover increasing expenses for trash and recycling curbside pickup were approved by the Select Board Monday night. A new rate is set annually by the Select Board at a public hearings typically held at……
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Transitions: 15 School Dept. retirees recognized
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 SEVEN of the 15 retirees from the NRPS attended Monday night’s sendoff during the School Committee meeting in recognition of their many years of service. They include (from left): Cathy Tremblay, Lori Magrath, Heidi Hogan, Beth Brown, Ann Marie Wright, Brett Kunze and Kim……
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Rep. Jones honored decades of public service by MassGOP
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 FORMER Governor Charlie Baker and MassGOP Chairwoman Amy Carnevale presented House Minority Leader Brad Jones (center) with the 2026 Lincoln-Reagan Award for his 32 years of public service. (Courtesy Photo) BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) was recently……
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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……
Melrose
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Front Page: June 19, 2026
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Melrose is the Twins’ City
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 UNBELIEVABLY, THIS YEAR’S fifth grade class at the Winthrop School has five sets of twins in it. In a grade of 60 students,10 of them are twins! Here are the sets of twins at Winthrop’s Spirit Day on Friday, June 12. (Photo submitted by Jenna……
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Balanced FY 2027 budget is approved
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 MELROSE — On Monday, June 15, the Melrose City Council voted unanimously to approve Mayor Jen Grigoraitis’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 in the amount of $126,652,797. For the first time in the city’s history, the budget includes capital line items for one-time purchases……
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Delegation gets $415K in projects for city
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 JASON LEWIS BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a $1.56 billion supplemental budget primarily using Fair Share revenue from the state’s wealthiest earners to ease pressure caused by strained local school budgets and……
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Melrose resident, 103, honored by mayor and state rep.
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 A TOAST from the “Birthday Queen.” By MICHELLE VISCO MELROSE — Anita Schlesinger, a Melrose resident of 77 years, celebrated her 103rd birthday in style last week at the Residence at Melrose Station. At the June 10 celebration, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis and State Representative Kate……
Lynnfield
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Huckleberry Hill celebrates 84 fourth graders during moving on
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 EIGHTY-FOUR Huckleberry Hill School fourth graders sang “The Iditarod Trail Song” by Hobo Jim under the direction of music teacher Kerrie Frasier during the recent moving on ceremony. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Huckleberry Hill School celebrated 84 fourth graders’ academic achievements……
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Academic achievement celebrated at LHS Underclass Awards Ceremony
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL juniors, from left, Dillon McKeough (Saint Anselm College Book Award), Kenneth Waldron-Price (Lasell University Book Award), Omer Turkmen (Suffolk University Book Award) and Clover Childress (Dartmouth College Book Award) proudly display the Book Awards they received during the Underclass Awards Night Ceremony……
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103 fourth graders honored during Summer Street moving on
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 SUMMER STREET SCHOOL’s 103 fourth graders throw their mortarboards into the air at the conclusion of the moving on ceremony on June 9. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Summer Street School celebrated sending 103 fourth graders off to middle school in……
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Front Page: June 17, 2026
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Juneteenth commemorated with fifth annual Flag-Raising Ceremony
THE JUNETEENTH FLAG was raised during a moving ceremony hosted by Lynnfield For Love and the North Shore Juneteenth Association on the Town Common on June 13. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Seventy-five residents came together to commemorate Juneteenth during a June 13 ceremony on the Town Common. Lynnfield For Love and……
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Melrose is the Twins’ City
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 UNBELIEVABLY, THIS YEAR’S fifth grade class at the Winthrop School has five sets of twins in it. In a grade of 60 students,10 of them are twins! Here are the sets of twins at Winthrop’s Spirit Day on Friday, June 12. (Photo submitted by Jenna……
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“Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading Kick-off Party!
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 All photos by Michael Foley HAVE GUITAR, will travel. Philip Alexander kept the youngsters entertained during the library’s party at the Putnam House. A MULTI-SENSORY experience was enjoyed by children who played with drums and ate frozen ice treats while listening to……
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Make It Wakefield is live
WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Economic Development Council has announced that Make It Wakefield is now live. Make It Wakefield is a collaborative initiative of the Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Economic Development Council designed to support local businesses, promote economic vitality and showcase the people, places and opportunities that make……
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LHS racist graffiti probe launched; walkout nixed
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — School officials and educators have once again condemned the latest racist incident impacting Lynnfield Public Schools. Superintendent Tom Geary stated in a June 11 email sent to families that “a racial slur targeting Black people was found written on a… …
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Melrose Urban Garden Tour returns June 20
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market, which opened its season on Thursday, June 11, invites the community to its Urban Garden Tour, a self-guided tour showcasing ten unique gardens throughout Melrose. On Saturday, June 20, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a diverse collection……
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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……