Wakefield
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Front Page: June 26, 2026
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Throwback Thursday, 1940: A Fourth of July Parade
THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE proceeds down Church Street and across North Avenue to Prospect Street in 1940. The band is not identified in the original black & white photo, but it is most likely the award-winning Sacred Heart Crusaders Band from Malden. There were only two other marching bands listed in the line of……
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Wakefield Food Pantry awarded $195K Cummings grant
HARD WORK has paid off for those who volunteer at the Wakefield Food Pantry. The Woburn-based Cummings Foundation awarded the pantry an impressive grant as the Wakefield organization works to help those who need it. WOBURN — Wakefield Food Pantry (WFP) has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s……
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Sons & Daughters of Italy support local charities
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 PRESIDENT TONI ENCARNACAO and VP Debbie Tremblay present a check to the presenters from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation. WAKEFIELD — The Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America Wakefield Lodge enjoyed a visit from members of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism……
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Unemployment rate dips but job growth remains challenging
Source: The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. By KATIE CASTELLANI State House News Service BOSTON — The Massachusetts unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a point to 4.5% in May, while employers reported 2,900 fewer jobs last month. The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development on Monday also publicly adjusted its estimates of……
North Reading
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Front Page published June 25, 2026
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Robotics’ teams finish 2025-26 season with record participation and awards
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 THE ABOMINABLE BRICKSLAYERS competed at the WPI state championship where they finished third out of 72 teams in the Robot Game. Team members include (from left): Johnny Mara, Zsa Zsa Corcoran Barboza, Vihaan Patel, Caden Yeow and Domenic Alimonti. Not pictured: Mathew Machado. (Courtesy……
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NRRTC awards scholarship to Blaine Evans
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 NRRTC $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP recipient Blaine Evans read his award-winning essay on the theme: “What the American Flag Means to Me” on Flag Day, June 14. In attendance at the award ceremony held on the Town Common were (from left): State Sen. Bruce Tarr, State……
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Melkonian Auto Group Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament raises over $40,000
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 OVER 140 GOLFERS participated in the 41st annual Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament, including this foursome representing North Reading Subaru, a member of the Melkonian Auto Group, the tournament’s presenting sponsor. (Carol Marenholz Photo) NORTH READING — The Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament has entered……
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SRO Paul Lucci Jr. honored for decade of service
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM members work closely with the SRO program. From left: Dr. Patrick Daly, T.A. Michael Gilleberto, Laura Miranda, LMHC; Det. Paul Lucci, Rita Mullin, DFC Director Amy Luckiewicz and Chief Mark Zimmerman. POLICE CHIEF Mark Zimmerman congratulated Det. Paul Lucci……
Melrose
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Front Page: June 26, 2026
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Latest median sale price of house: $940K
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 MELROSE — The median price of a single-family home sold in Melrose during the first five months of the year was $940,000, according to the most recent report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data. Between January 1……
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No can do
THE SCHOOL YEAR is over for Melrose kids and crossing guards, especially the one who protected students at the corner of Lynn Fells Parkway and Melrose Street. Classes got out for the summer on June 17; this was taken the next day. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) We have switched to a subscription model…
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Delegation comes through again!
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announce the Massachusetts Legislature has authorized $764,000 in Chapter 90 funds from the state to fund local transportation infrastructure in Melrose, as part of a $300 million allocation to support transportation-related improvements, including road……
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The City Hall Update
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026 MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week: Budget transparency tool now available online Visit www.cityofmelrose.org/fy27 to access a link to ClearGov, the City of Melrose’s new online transparency portal. ClearGov allows residents to easily access detailed department-level……
Lynnfield
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Median home sale price reaches $999K in May
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The number of single-family homes sold in Lynnfield increased during the month of May. According to The Warren Group, there were 11 single-family homes sold in Lynnfield during the month of May that had a median sale price of $999,000. The number of……
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Scenes from Lynnfield’s 250th Celebration
Photo pages published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager https://localheadlinenews.com/lynnfield-villager-photo-250th-celebration-declaration-of-independence-readers/ 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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LHS music students celebrated at Awards Banquet
Published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LHS students, from left, Xavier Clemenzi, Willow Whitcomb, Aiden Doyle and Isabella Ruocco performed during the final Coffeehouse of the 2025-2026 academic year earlier this month. (Courtesy Photo) LYNNFIELD — Students, families, faculty and friends recently gathered on to celebrate the accomplishments……
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Declaration of Independence readers
Photo published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager TWENTY-THREE members of the Lynnfield Historical Society and friends read the Declaration of Independence in front of the Veterans Memorial during the opening ceremony of the town’s 250th Celebration on June 19. (Candy Orlando Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/lynnfield-villager-photo-pages-scenes-from-lynnfields-250th-celebration-published-june-24-2026/ We have switched…
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Village Happenings
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Art-to-Go, all day, Lynnfield Library. Coloring Club, 6-8 p.m., Lynnfield Library. Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m., Maney Room at Town Hall. THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Art-to-Go, all day, Lynnfield Library. Classic Film Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Lynnfield Library. Antique Car Show, 10 a.m.-12:30……
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Throwback Thursday, 1940: A Fourth of July Parade
THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE proceeds down Church Street and across North Avenue to Prospect Street in 1940. The band is not identified in the original black & white photo, but it is most likely the award-winning Sacred Heart Crusaders Band from Malden. There were only two other marching bands listed in the line of……
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No can do
THE SCHOOL YEAR is over for Melrose kids and crossing guards, especially the one who protected students at the corner of Lynn Fells Parkway and Melrose Street. Classes got out for the summer on June 17; this was taken the next day. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) We have switched to a subscription model…
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Declaration of Independence readers
Photo published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager TWENTY-THREE members of the Lynnfield Historical Society and friends read the Declaration of Independence in front of the Veterans Memorial during the opening ceremony of the town’s 250th Celebration on June 19. (Candy Orlando Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/lynnfield-villager-photo-pages-scenes-from-lynnfields-250th-celebration-published-june-24-2026/ We have switched…
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Teeing off for the Jimmy Fund
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 THE LEE FAMILY has been supporting the Jimmy Fund for 71 years, beginning with the softball tournaments in the 1950s and later road races hosted by the late Pat and Veronica Lee before expanding to golf tournaments four decades ago. Participating in the……
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We love a parade
THE MONTHLY duck display at the Beebe Memorial Library’s Circulation Desk is currently inspired by the town’s Fourth of July showstopper. (Photo courtesy of Amanda DeRosa) 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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Melrose Symphony Orchestra honors Joe Messina
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 THE MSO HONORED Joe Messina (right) by renaming its scholarship the “Joseph D. Messina Student Scholarship. Holding a certificate announcing the new scholarship is State Manager Sean Going, the “Voice of the Melrose Symphony.” MELROSE — When Joe Messina decided to retire after 50 years……
