Wakefield
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Health & Human Services agreement draws criticism
By MARK SARDELLA WAKEFIELD — The seemingly routine renewal of an intermunicipal agreement led to a bit of controversy at this week’s Town Council meeting. The matter involved the agreement between Wakefield, Melrose and Stoneham under which the three towns share the services, costs and efficiencies of a common Health and Human Services Department… …
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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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Poll: Voters want guardrails on large AI companies
Published on July 22, 2026 in the Wakefield Daily Item By ALISON KUZNITZ State House News Service BOSTON, July 20, 2026…..The Senate is poised to embrace guardrails on major artificial intelligence developers this week and voters in a new poll say they support the type of framework embedded in the economic development bill and are……
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WFP again growing produce for those in need
VOLUNTEERS AND friends work to make the Wakefield Food Pantry Community Garden flourish. This comes from the Wakefield Food Pantry. WAKEFIELD — For the last three years, the Wakefield Food Pantry (WFP) has been participating in the Wakefield Community Garden to help bring fresh produce to our guests. The garden signifies growth and happiness! In……
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Lipper-Garabedian picks up big endorsements
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 22, 2026 The following were supplied by the candidates or their supporters. Labor groups back Lipper-Garabedian MELROSE – State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced the endorsements of four leading labor organizations in her campaign for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat – Malden-based LiUNA Laborers’ Local 22, the……
North Reading
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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……
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UPDATED: Route 62 / Elm Street Paving and Detour TODAY, TOMORROW, and MONDAY
Town News & Announcements Posted on July 21, 2026 | Last Updated on July 23, 2026 A significant traffic detour for Elm Street heading westbound will be in effect again today (Thursday, July 23rd), Friday, July 24th, and Monday, July 27th from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM due to road construction. These detours remain in……
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Last BBQ of summer tonight!
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — The last summer BBQ, concert and children’s entertainment at Ipswich River Park is being held tonight (July 23) from 5 p.m. to dusk…Yes, you read that right! Ordinarily held on Wednesdays, organizers looked at the long range forecast and……
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Mosquito spraying tonight
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 23, 2026 NORTH READING — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations in town today (Thursday, July 23). Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 p.m. The mosquito spraying route includes the following……
Melrose
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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!
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Councilors stand ground, get better parking deal
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 MELROSE — Over the last couple of weeks, city councilors took some grief for questioning lease terms set by the Archdiocese of Boston seeking a 20 percent jump in the cost of renting downtown parking spaces belonging to St. Mary’s Church for one year. The……
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Be a sponsor of MAAV’s Walk coming in October
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 MELROSE — Melrose Alliance Against Violence will host its 31st Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence on Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m., inviting families, youth, local leaders, and community members to come together in solidarity, hope, and action. This year’s theme, The Strength of……
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Event to remember those killed by ICE
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 24, 2026 MELROSE — On Saturday, July 25 from 10-11 a.m. at Melrose City Hall, community members from Melrose, Wakefield, Malden and surrounding towns will join Americans at hundreds of events nationwide to remember Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Guerrero. On July 7, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was……
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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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……
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Renovation Done Right commendation: 85 East St.
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026 85 EAST STREET in 2013. This is from Historic Melrose, a new Melrose Historical Society focused on preserving, educating and promoting the rich history of Melrose including the celebration of our phenomenal architecture. The beautiful but modest house at 85 East St. was……