Wakefield
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Awesome historical guides
FIFTH GRADERS from the Galvin Middle School took a tour recently of Wakefield’s historic Hartshorne House, the town’s oldest home. Happy to serve as guides on the tour were, from the left, Matthew Caldwell, Kristin Pepe, Jay Landers, Melissa Ross, Abby Russell and Faith Hodgkins. (Photo submitted by Nancy Bertrand) We have switched to…
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SC hears of Galvin’s extended math program
CAROL DUNCAN, middle, is retiring from the Central Office this year. She has worked under seven school superintendents. She is flanked by Business Manager Christine Bufagna and Supt. of Schools Doug Lyons. (Neil Zolot Photo) By NEIL ZOLOT WAKEFIELD — One hundred twenty four out of 265 7th graders entered the Math 7 Extended (M7E……
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Apply now for senior tax work-off program
WAKEFIELD — Wakefield residents ages 60 and over could qualify for an exemption of $750 (less Medicare tax) on their real estate tax bills in exchange for 50 hours of service to the Town of Wakefield. Eligible applicants must be the owner of the property, have owned it for at least five years, lived in……
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Create a Peace of Mind Binder Thursday
WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church invites the community to join them for their June Soul Supper on Thursday, June 11. This special evening will introduce the Peace of Mind Binder—a practical resource designed to help individuals and families organize important personal, medical, legal and financial information in one secure and accessible place. The binder includes……
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WDI Editorial: The higher education divide
The Class of 2026 graduated from Wakefield Memorial High Saturday morning, ready to take the next step in their lives. Wherever that leads, we wish them all the best. The direction may not be towards a four-year college, however. Many institutions of higher learning have priced themselves out of reach, especially when you consider the……
North Reading
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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……
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NRHS Class of 2026 graduation supplement
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Honor Essay by Calvin Fisher
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 CALVIN FISHER Honor Essayist (M. Doherty Photo) Good afternoon classmates, esteemed faculty, friends, and family; it is with great pleasure that I address you all on a day as wonderful as today. On such a special occasion, one cannot help but be hopeful—family members……
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Honor Essay by Quinlan Kelly
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 QUINLAN KELLY Honor Essayist (M. Doherty Photo) Good evening faculty, families, friends, and most importantly, the Class of 2026. It’s such an honor to be speaking here today. It feels surreal that our high school career is over. We have completed every project, taken……
Melrose
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Front Page: June 12, 2026
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City, educators reach new work agreements
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 Funded by override, raises, competitive salaries, paid leave among highlights MELROSE — This week, the Melrose School Committee and the Melrose Educators Union (MEU) ratified new three-year contracts for the teachers and paraprofessionals of the Melrose Public Schools. This comprehensive agreement is made possible especially……
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Resident works to bring AEDs to city parks
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 MELROSE — A Baxter Street woman asked the City Council this week to grant permission to have life-saving devices available at Melrose parks and other recreational areas. Kelly Vrooman told the council’s Appropriations & Oversight Committee that for reasons very personal to her, the city……
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We all belong
MELROSE RAISED the Pride flag on Monday, June 1 to kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Melrose. Speakers included Mayor Jen Grigoraitis, City Council President Brad Freeman, and Melrose Fire Department Lt. Krystal Canavan. The flag was hoisted by children from the community and will be displayed for the month of June.……
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Lipper-Garabedian honors Penny Muschett at 2nd Annual Statewide Military Appreciation Day
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) proudly honored Penny Muschett of Melrose at the second annual Military Appreciation Day ceremony held in the Massachusetts State House’s historic House Chamber on May 21, 2026. Military Appreciation Day was created by the Healey-Driscoll Administration last year……
Lynnfield
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LHS Class of 2026 Graduation Supplement
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Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony Saturday
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield For Love is holding its fifth annual Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 10 a.m. at Lynnfield Middle School. The ceremony will begin with attendees walking from Lynnfield Middle School to the Town Common as part of a symbolic Opal……
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Jones holding district office hours Friday
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, June 12, taking place from 9-10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St. During office hours, Jones or a member of his……
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Class of 2026 graduates from LHS
Lynnfield High School’s graduation ceremony held on June 5 All photos by Dan Tomasello 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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A Great night at the Senior Prom
Lynnfield High School’s Senior Prom was held at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester on June 3. All photos by Dan Tomasello 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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Awesome historical guides
FIFTH GRADERS from the Galvin Middle School took a tour recently of Wakefield’s historic Hartshorne House, the town’s oldest home. Happy to serve as guides on the tour were, from the left, Matthew Caldwell, Kristin Pepe, Jay Landers, Melissa Ross, Abby Russell and Faith Hodgkins. (Photo submitted by Nancy Bertrand) We have switched to…
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We all belong
MELROSE RAISED the Pride flag on Monday, June 1 to kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Melrose. Speakers included Mayor Jen Grigoraitis, City Council President Brad Freeman, and Melrose Fire Department Lt. Krystal Canavan. The flag was hoisted by children from the community and will be displayed for the month of June.……
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Scenes from NRHS’s Class of 2026 Graduation Celebration
THE NRHS CLASS OFFICERS (l-r) Joe Serra, Nick Torra, Sara Suny and Kaila Brady pose together for a final “selfie” as their classmates toss their mortarboards into the air to celebrate their graduation. (Dan Mills Photo) IT WAS A PROUD MOMENT for graduate Estevao “Steve” Splicio Ferrari Da Nobrega, who celebrated the awarding of……
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LHS Class of 2026 takes flight
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 ECSTATIC Lynnfield High School graduates toss their mortarboards in the air at the conclusion of commencement exercises for the Class of 2026 on June 5. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Under clear blue skies and temperatures in the high 80s, the……
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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……
