Wakefield
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Throwback Thursday, 1940
COMIC HOBO CLOWNS have long been a feature of Wakefield’s July 4th Parade, as seen in this 1940 photo. Back then, the West Side Social Club ran the parade and all of the day’s festivities. The parade marched north on Main Street to Church Street, before it crossed North Avenue and wound its way……
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Fight leads to summons
WAKEFIELD — One individual was taken to MelroseWakefield Hospital and at least one summons will be issued in connection with a fight at an apartment complex on Preston Street last night. The initial call reporting a disturbance in the courtyard/pool area at 68 Preston St. came in at about 7:30 p.m. That was followed by multiple……
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Local aid boost in $63.4B state budget
By SAM DRYSDALE State House News Service BOSTON — Legislative negotiators on Tuesday unveiled a $63.4 billion fiscal year 2027 budget that leans into bolstering municipal finances while launching a broader reexamination of how Massachusetts funds cities, towns and public schools, pairing immediate aid increases with new commissions aimed at reshaping long-term formulas. Lawmakers are……
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Frederick Douglass Project gives law enforcement new perspective
BILLERICA — Law enforcement members from across Middlesex County recently visited the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) for an opportunity to meet with incarcerated individuals and learn about innovative treatment programs and services being offered at the jail and house of correction. The June 4 gathering was organized by Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian as part……
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WDI Editorial: Fireworks and safety
For a lot of us, fireworks are really fun. And many of them, of course, are illegal. Maybe that’s where part of the fun comes in. We tend to get away with some things on the Fourth of July we wouldn’t normally get away with; after all, founding father John Adams felt any birthday party……
North Reading
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Lucky winner!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 ERIN O’NEIL and her devoted companion were the lucky winners of the book stand basket, one of three popular themed baskets raffled off this spring by the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a subscription model…
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What’s the Buzz?
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town……
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Triple digits!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 WITH A SMILE as bright as the candles on her birthday cake, the town’s newest centenarian, Marjorie Flot, was feted during a special birthday celebration arranged by the staff at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center. Marjorie was born on June 29, 2026 and……
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New trash and recycling rules, costs now in force
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — Now that the new fiscal year has begun and the town’s former trash contract with Republic Services has run its course, all residents must begin using their new Casella-issued rolling trash and recycling carts. The cart (or barrel……
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Of Fireworks and Founding Fathers: Many opportunities to celebrate our 250th!
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 THE NAMES of the 89 men from the North Parish of Reading who fought in the Revolutionary War (1776-1783) are memorialize on the large bronze plaque of the “Other Wars & Events” memorial marker on the Town Common. Several of them had previously fought……
Melrose
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Front Page: July 3, 2026
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Council hears details of Route 99 land deal
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MELROSE — Negotiators with the city and Waste Management of Massachusetts have struck a 20-year lease deal for land off Route 99 that is home to a regional refuse transfer station. James Troup, the Melrose DPW’s deputy director/Administration & Finance, appeared before Monday’s Appropriations Committee……
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Happy birthday, America!
A HOUSE ON Larchmont Road is decked out with the Stars and Stripes in festive anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s Declaration of Independence. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) 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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House backs environmental bond bill
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 17 to pass a $3.5 billion bond bill that will modernize environmental laws, strengthen climate resilience, support agricultural and food systems, streamline permitting processes and improve the management of……
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Free outdoor events at Follow Your Art
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MELROSE — Several free summer events have been announced at Follow Your Art in July and August. In Real Life: Community Storytelling is a free series at Follow Your Art where community members share prepared five-minute stories from their lives in a low-key, supportive environment……
Lynnfield
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Looking Back in the pages of the Villager
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 JULY 2, 1986 Summer Street recognized: The United States Department of Education gave Summer Street School a commendation this week. Summer Street was one of the 270 public and private schools nationwide to receive a commendation. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett announced the names……
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Beacon Hill Roll Call published July 1, 2026
Published in the Lynnfield Villager Volume 51 – Report No. 26 • June 22-26, 2026 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ votes on roll calls from recent June sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. During the week of June 22-26, the House……
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Riding into summer
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL’S front entrance resembled the Tour de France due to a large number of students riding their bikes home on the last day of school on June 22. (Michael Foley Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access.…
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Front Page: July 1, 2026
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Consultant outlines school climate recommendations, ways to rebuild trust
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 DR. DARNISA AMANTE-JACKSON By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — School officials have to strengthen reporting practices and improve communication in order to foster belonging and rebuild trust with the community. That was the message racial equity consultant Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson sent during the School Committee’s… We…
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Throwback Thursday, 1940
COMIC HOBO CLOWNS have long been a feature of Wakefield’s July 4th Parade, as seen in this 1940 photo. Back then, the West Side Social Club ran the parade and all of the day’s festivities. The parade marched north on Main Street to Church Street, before it crossed North Avenue and wound its way……
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Happy birthday, America!
A HOUSE ON Larchmont Road is decked out with the Stars and Stripes in festive anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s Declaration of Independence. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) 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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Town opens cooling centers
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 NORTH READING — Due to the forecasted heat advisory which began yesterday (July 1) and which is anticipated to extend at least through the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday, the town of North Reading has arranged to open the following cooling centers for residents……
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Riding into summer
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL’S front entrance resembled the Tour de France due to a large number of students riding their bikes home on the last day of school on June 22. (Michael Foley Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access.…
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Flags for the Fourth
This home on Main Street at the head of the Lake is in patriotic spirit. (Mark Sardella Photo) 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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School Dept. to pursue new modulars for Hood School
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026 By NEIL ZOLOT NORTH READING — The School Department has withdrawn its request to the state School Building Authority (MSBA) for aid to rebuild the J. Turner Hood Elementary School or build an addition to it. “We’ll be pursuing modular units,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly……