Wakefield
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EDITORIAL: Taking care of our mental health
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 8, 2026 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek the support they need. As communities across the country continue to navigate ongoing stressors and changing daily demands, this month serves as a reminder that……
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‘Kitten Season’ brings renewed need for PAWS donations
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 8, 2026 WITH NEW LITTERS of kittens arriving this spring, PAWS is hard at work in protecting those most vulnerable. WAKEFIELD — It’s Kitten Season. That sounds cute, but it’s a challenging time of year. As the days get longer, calls for rescues and cat surrenders are……
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Front Page: May 8, 2026
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Drainage, haz mats funds approved
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 8, 2026 By NEIL ZOLOT WAKEFIELD — Town Meeting established an Emergency Management Revolving Account and a Drainage Improvements Revolving Account to cover the cost of equipment and personnel used at hazardous material incidents with fees from the responsible party and to install, improve and maintain drainage……
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Floral Way then and now
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 8, 2026 IN 1949, before the Floral Way was paved, wooden pickets were visible between the granite posts. Yesterday, the same view shows many new flowering trees planted during the recent Floral Way project. New pickets between the granite posts have replaced the chains from the 1950s.……
North Reading
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Rep. Jones secures $175K for three town initiatives
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) has secured preliminary approval for directing a total of $175,000 in state funding assistance to North Reading for three local initiatives as part of the House of Representatives’ proposed Fiscal Year 2027 state budget. During……
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What is a household carbon footprint?
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 By BRETT SCHULTZ Sustainability Committee member A household carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced by your daily activities, typically including commuting, home energy use, and waste disposal. Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas are the primary sources……
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Tarr: State budget must prioritize UGGA and Ch. 70 funding
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), whose district includes North Reading, issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the FY’27 $63.3 billion state budget recommendation released by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, with specific emphasis on the need to increase funding in both Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) and Chapter 70 K-12 education funding……
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Second call for marchers in Memorial Day Parade
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 NORTH READING — The Veterans Event Committee and the North Reading Mini and Militia invite the entire community to join them this Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 on the Town Common for the town’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. The ceremony will promptly begin……
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Performing Arts spring showcases
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 NORTH READING — The next few weeks will provide many opportunities for families, friends and members of the public to enjoy performances by the many award-winning singers and musicians in the Performing Arts Department of the North Reading Public Schools. Next week on Wednesday, May……
Melrose
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Upcoming Memorial Day ceremonies and observances
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 Join the community for events, volunteer opportunities MELROSE — The City of Melrose has announced the official schedule of Memorial Day week ceremonies and observances. The Melrose community is invited to join in honoring members of the military who lost their lives in service to……
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Inspirational reminder
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 FLOWERS ARE COMING alive at the Honor Roll monument on Main Street, nature’s way of highlighting the sacrifices made in American wars by our heroic Melrosians. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please…
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Lewis honored by Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 JASON LEWIS has championed fair housing protections and critical investments in affordable and public housing, while prioritizing policies that expand access to stable homes for those who need them most. BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis was recognized by the non-profit Housing Families as a 2026……
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Touring state-of-the-art Northeast Metro Tech
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 ON THURSDAY, April 30, Melrose officials were able to view progress at the new Northeast Metro Tech school in Wakefield. In January of 2022, Melrose voters overwhelmingly supported the project during a special vote to authorize the financing to move forward. The new……
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Project Bread’s 58th Walk for Hunger to raise $1M
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 ERIN MCALEER, Project Bread President and CEO cuts the starting line ribbon for The 58th Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 3. Thousands of people from Massachusetts and beyond hit the pavement at Boston Common, raising critical funds to support Project Bread’s year-round anti-hunger……
Lynnfield
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Village Home and Garden Club create patriotic tree bows for 250th Celebration
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026 VILLAGE HOME AND GARDEN CLUB MEMBERS, from left, Sue Cullen, Anne Donovan and Sue Canty served as the fabricators of the patriotic bows for the 250th Celebration trees. (Courtesy Photo) LYNNFIELD — Red, white and blue patriotic bows will mark the special 25 trees planted……
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Health Department holding ‘Bump, Baby and Beyond’ expo
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Health Department, in its role as a member of the Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative, is holding the free Bump, Baby and Beyond community event on Saturday, May 16, taking place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the MPTC Lynnfield Police Academy, 425 Walnut……
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Senior news and activities
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Senior Center is ready for spring. Seniors are invited to come to the center to enjoy seasonal programs, activities and community gatherings designed especially for adults 60-years and older. To view the Senior Center’s full newsletter and monthly lunch menu, visit Lynnfield.gov/235/Council-On-Aging. For……
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Beacon Hill Roll Call
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026 Volume 51 – Report No. 18 • April 27-May 1, 2026 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 27-May 1. All roll calls in the House were on matters relating to……
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Date night
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026 A GROUP OF FRIENDS smile from ear-to-ear before heading off to Lynnfield High School’s Junior Prom at Rockafellas on April 10. Front row, Ella Price, Sofia Giardina, Kiara Alarcon, Sophia Tramontozzi, Katie Shrewsbury and Elliana Moretti. Back row, from left, Ben Clancy, Sattyartha Singh,……
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Village Home and Garden Club create patriotic tree bows for 250th Celebration
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026 VILLAGE HOME AND GARDEN CLUB MEMBERS, from left, Sue Cullen, Anne Donovan and Sue Canty served as the fabricators of the patriotic bows for the 250th Celebration trees. (Courtesy Photo) LYNNFIELD — Red, white and blue patriotic bows will mark the special 25 trees planted……
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Inspirational reminder
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 FLOWERS ARE COMING alive at the Honor Roll monument on Main Street, nature’s way of highlighting the sacrifices made in American wars by our heroic Melrosians. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please…
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Floral Way then and now
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 8, 2026 IN 1949, before the Floral Way was paved, wooden pickets were visible between the granite posts. Yesterday, the same view shows many new flowering trees planted during the recent Floral Way project. New pickets between the granite posts have replaced the chains from the 1950s.……
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Friends of NRCOA container gardening May 11
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 NORTH READING — At the monthly meeting of the Friends of North Reading Council on Aging on Monday, May 11, Hugo Wiberg III, one of the Board members, and President of the Friends, will give many tips on home gardening, with special emphasis on container gardening……
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Village Home and Garden Club meets Monday
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Village Home and Garden Club will be welcoming guest speaker Christine Pixhia of Brush Hill Gardens Guru on Monday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeting House. Pixhia will be leading a discussion on peonies. Her professional services include floral arranging and……
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LHS Class of 2027 has a blast at Boston-themed ‘Post-Prom Party’
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026 THE LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL gymnasium was transformed into Fenway Park and Legends Lounge for the annual Post-Prom Party on April 10. The LHS PTO organized and hosted the event once again. (Courtesy Photo) LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School’s Class of 2027 had their Junior Prom at……