Wakefield
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Front Page: May 13, 2026
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Czarnota appointed Fire Department recruit
NEW APPOINTEE Chris Czarnota (left) with Fire Chief Thomas M. Purcell. WAKEFIELD – Wakefield Fire Chief Thomas M. Purcell announces the appointment of a new recruit firefighter to the Wakefield Fire Department: Christopher Czarnota, 33, of 14 MacDonald Dr., Nashua, NH. Wakefield Town Clerk Betsy Sheeran swore in the new permanent firefighters during a brief……
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Friends of Beebe Library’s annual Book Sale opens
Preview Event is Wednesday, May 13 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for members, open to all starting Thursday WAKEFIELD — The Friends of the Beebe Library support unfunded needs of the wonderful Beebe Library. The majority of the library’s funding comes from memberships and the annual book sale. A dedicated group of volunteers have……
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5th Sustainability Day May 30
WAKEFIELD — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, the 2025 Keep Massachusetts Beautiful Environmental Legislator of the Year, will host her Fifth annual Recycling & Sustainability Day for the Town of Wakefield on Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Wakefield High School. In partnership with the Wakefield Department of Public Works, Wakefield Municipal Gas……
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Editorial: Talented artists’ work deserves our attention
CHARLISE MEIER There will always be hard decisions to make when town officials put together an annual operating budget. By many accounts, those decisions here in Wakefield will get more difficult in the immediate years to come. What do you sacrifice first? Badly needed road repairs? Public safety positions? Teachers? School administrators? We don’t have……
North Reading
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Tarr announces nearly $100K in state-funded fire safety education grants
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 BOSTON — Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) has announced that several local fire departments throughout the North Shore and Merrimack Valley regions, including North Reading, have been awarded nearly $100,000 in state fire safety grants through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Department of Fire Services (DFS). “Education and prevention are powerful tools to……
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SJP announces third quarter academic honors
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 DANVERS — St. John’s Prep recently announced the names of students who earned academic honors for the third quarter of the 2025–2026 school year, which ended on March 20. Students who qualified for the Head of School’s List earned grades of A- or above in……
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How Did We Ever Survive? (Part 1)
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP Every day or so, I read about another study that proves beyond all doubt that something we do is going to kill us. We’re all doomed if we continue to ignore the warnings about toxins and foods and activities……
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A day of fun on the links awaits golfers at Chamber’s annual tourney on May 18
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 By NEIL ZOLOT NORTH READING — The annual charity golf tournament of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce will be held on Monday, May 18 at the Hillview Golf Course 149 North St. It is one of the Chamber’s signature events with proceeds benefitting……
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Enjoy live music at NR Community Coffeehouse May 16
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 NORTH READING — The May Showcase of the North Reading Community Coffeehouse is Saturday, May 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The performers are Diane Battistello, Tom Cook, and Ed Spillert. “Each performer will do about a 30-minute set. They will provide a nice variety of music, which……
Melrose
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Melrose students named in St. John’s Prep’s third quarter academic honors
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 DANVERS — St. John’s Prep recently announced the names of students who earned academic honors for the third quarter of the 2025–2026 school year, which ended on March 20, 2026. Students who qualified for the Head of School’s List earned grades of A- or above……
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Lipper-Garabedian wins local earmarks
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 BOSTON – Last week, State Representative Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget. Funded at $63.41 billion, the House’s FY27 budget responds to the needs of residents, provides record support for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns……
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EDITORIAL: Micromobility needs rules
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 Sometimes you have to shake your head in wonder at how brazen people are when they zip by you on an e-bike or a souped-up scooter. In Boston, they’re all over the place, delivering food, messages, packages, whatever, with total disregard for themselves and often……
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Boys & Girls Club of Metro North announces opening of newly renovated Hall Memorial Pool in Stoneham
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 DESPITE RENOVATIONS, BGCMN is committed to keeping the pool accessible and affordable, though community support and donations are critical to operations. STONEHAM — The Boys & Girls Club of Metro North (BGCMN), in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is announcing the upcoming……
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MBS Women’s Guild hosting ‘Margaritaville’ banquet May 19
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026 WAKEFIELD — The Most Blessed Sacrament’s Women’s Guild is holding its end of year banquet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is ‘Margaritaville’, so grab your beachy or Hawaiian-style attire and come join in the fun. The evening will begin with……
Lynnfield
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Front Page: May 13, 2026
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Knights of Columbus honors the fallen
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 13, 2026 THE LYNNFIELD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS placed American flags on veterans’ graves in the Willow Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day last week. From left, Ken Kasprzak, Arthur Wood, Rich Mazzola, Bruce Healey and Veterans Services Officer Bruce Siegel. (Candy Orlando Photo) We have switched to…
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Trooper dies stopping wrong-way driver on Route 1
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 13, 2026 LYNNFIELD — As State Police mourned one of their own lost May 6 in a head-on crash on Route 1 not far from the tunnel, a memorial at the Danvers barracks continued to grow. Because people realized Trooper Kevin Trainor died protecting others. According to reports……
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LMS father given $13K invoice after requesting racial incidents reports
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 13, 2026 TREE TOP LANE RESIDENT Carl Allien said during the School Committee’s May 5 meeting that he received a $13,000 invoice for two public records requests he submitted regarding a series of racial incidents where his sixth grade son was targeted. (Lynnfield Media Studios Screenshot) By DAN……
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Officials project budget deficits in FY27 and FY28
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 13, 2026 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — The town will be facing significant budget shortfalls in the next two fiscal years. That was the message Town Administrator Rob Dolan and Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director Dave Castellarin sent while giving an overview of a three-year budget forecast during the……
Most Popular Stories
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Friends of Beebe Library’s annual Book Sale opens
Preview Event is Wednesday, May 13 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for members, open to all starting Thursday WAKEFIELD — The Friends of the Beebe Library support unfunded needs of the wonderful Beebe Library. The majority of the library’s funding comes from memberships and the annual book sale. A dedicated group of volunteers have……
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Knights of Columbus honors the fallen
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 13, 2026 THE LYNNFIELD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS placed American flags on veterans’ graves in the Willow Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day last week. From left, Ken Kasprzak, Arthur Wood, Rich Mazzola, Bruce Healey and Veterans Services Officer Bruce Siegel. (Candy Orlando Photo) We have switched to…
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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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For the love of the game!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026 THE NRHS VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM joined forces with the North Reading Little League Challenger Division to play the game they all love together during the team’s Volunteer Day on Sunday, May 3. Challenger players honed their baseball skills with tips from members of……
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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……
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Melrose Farmers’ Market announces Urban Garden Tour
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026 MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market is announcing its upcoming Urban Garden Tour, a self-guided community event that celebrates the beauty and creativity of gardens across Melrose while raising funds for the Market’s SNAP Match Program. The tour will showcase 10 unique gardens throughout the……