Wakefield
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Front Page: July 10, 2026
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Fall Town Meeting to decide new wetlands rules
By NEIL ZOLOT WAKEFIELD — The Conservation Commission will be sponsoring a warrant article at the Fall Town Meeting for a new Wetlands Bylaw “to protect the wetlands, water resources, and contiguous land areas of Wakefield by controlling activities deemed to have a significant effect upon wetland values, including but not limited to public or……
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A little off the top
A RIDING LAWNMOWER is used to trim the grass on the Lower Common. (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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Digital rights advocates cautiously back Senate social media approach
By ELLA ADAMS State House News Service BOSTON — The Senate was poised Thursday to take up youth social media regulations that dramatically differ from those the House passed months ago. And as the topic draws state, national and international attention, digital rights advocates in Massachusetts are cautiously getting on board. The Senate Ways and……
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Public Meetings
(Please note: We will no longer include the lengthy Zoom URLs in our list of meetings. If you want to join a meeting remotely, go to the town’s new website — wakefieldma.gov) THURSDAY, JULY 9 Permanent Building Committee’s Working Group Subcommittee, remote meeting, 5 p.m. Economic Development Council, first floor conference room in Town Hall……
North Reading
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North Reading Middle School 4th quarter honor roll
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 NORTH READING — North Reading Middle School Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell recently announced that the following students earned either high honor roll or honor roll standing for the fourth marking quarter of the 2025-26 school year. GRADE 6 HIGH HONORS Ensar Bajrami, Hasandi Bandara……
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What’s the Buzz
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 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……
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Potential Senior Center site to be evaluated
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — With another year of utilizing multiple sites throughout town to accommodate the need for significantly more space in which to hold an ever growing list of daily events for the town’s seniors, the Select Board has appointed a……
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MVES Community All-Star Award presented to Roberta Sanchez
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 ROBERTA “BERT” SANCHEZ (left) received the Community All-Star Award for North Reading from Mystic Valley Elder Services. Presenting Sanchez with her award was Mary Prenney, Mystic Valley Advisory Council member and retired North Reading Senior Center director. (Courtesy Photo) NORTH READING — Mystic……
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Around the Schoolyard with North Reading Public Schools: Free and reduced lunch applications
By Michael Connelly, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 Children need healthy meals to learn. North Reading Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. The Massachusetts legislature has once again recently approved supplemental funding to allow universal meals at no cost for……
Melrose
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Front Page: July 10, 2026
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An endorsement, poll results and more as election races heat up
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 The following releases were submitted by either the candidates, their offices or groups supporting them. Reproductive rights group backs Lipper-Garabedian for State Senate KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN MELROSE – Reproductive Equity Now has endorsed Kate Lipper-Garabedian in the Democratic primary for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat……
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Updates from City Hall
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week: Curbside yard waste collection during the week of July 13 Curbside yard waste collection will take place during the week of July 13, 2026. Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings……
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Community Calendar
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Public Safety Night, Cabbage Patch Field in front of the middle and high schools, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This highly-anticipated and much-beloved event includes Police and Fire demonstrations, interactive opportunities to see our equipment and vehicles and, those of public safety partners……
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Spend a night downtown during 2026 Summer Stroll
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 LAST YEAR DURING the Summer Stroll, crowds saw plenty of entertainment, including the students at Dance Track Studio of Wakefield. (File photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce will host the 13th Annual Summer Stroll in downtown Melrose on Friday……
Lynnfield
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Steve Walsh named American Hospital Association president/CEO
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 STEVE WALSH Incoming AHA president/CEO LYNNFIELD — Town Moderator Steve Walsh has been appointed as the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) next president and chief executive officer. Walsh, who has served as President and CEO of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) since 2017… We…
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LMS thespians honored
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL’S production of “Rock of Ages: Teen Edition” recently won two out of three Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) Awards. From left, LMS Music Director Stephen Bloom was the winner of Best Direction: Middle School; Kylie Geary was nominated for Best Performer……
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The art of balance
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 CAMPERS Lorenzo Umbro (left) and Kenny Watkins created a mini skyscraper out of Solo cups that was taller than both of them at Lynnfield Community Schools’ Summer of Fun Activities (SOFA) camp on July 2. (Dan Tomasello Photo) We have switched to a…
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PMLP to issue summer credit to residential customers
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 PEABODY — Due to a combination of favorable market economics and effective risk management plans in the Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) power portfolio, PMLP has seen a positive financial surplus at the conclusion of 2025 and the first half of 2026. This surplus provided an……
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Applicants sought for Board of Library Trustees vacancy
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 LYNNFIELD — Residents are welcome to apply for a vacancy on the Lynnfield Public Library Board of Trustees. Interested residents can apply by filling out the volunteer application form found at https://www.lynnfieldma.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/228 and bringing it to the Town Administrator’s Office or emailing a copy to Executive……
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A little off the top
A RIDING LAWNMOWER is used to trim the grass on the Lower Common. (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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Follow Your Art has its forever home
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 THE “BIG YELLOW HOUSE” and Follow Your Art have been a match made in heaven since 2019, and the pairing is here to stay now that the nonprofit has purchased the building. (Photo credit: Sara McCabe) MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS), an……
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Potential Senior Center site to be evaluated
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — With another year of utilizing multiple sites throughout town to accommodate the need for significantly more space in which to hold an ever growing list of daily events for the town’s seniors, the Select Board has appointed a……
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Village Happenings
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Anti-Hate Task Force meeting, 6 p.m., Maney Room at Town Hall. Lynnfield Rotary Concert on the Common, 6-8 p.m., Town Common. Coloring Club, 6-8 p.m., Lynnfield Library. THURSDAY, JULY 9 Classic Film Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Lynnfield Library. Virtual Yoga Class, 12-1 p.m……
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Rotary’s ‘Concerts on the Common’ return July 8
LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Rotary’s Concerts on the Common will begin on Wednesday, July 8. The 12 Barz Band will be performing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 8. The Rico Barr Band will playing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 15. Rick Desanctis will be performing from……
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Sheriff’s Office welcomes 18 new correction officers
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MEMBERS OF THE 54th Basic Training Academy pose for a class photo alongside training academy staff, command staff members and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (front row center). WINCHESTER – Eighteen new correction officers formally joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on Friday, May……