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Front Page: June 5, 2026
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WMHS Class of 2026 graduates tomorrow
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 5, 2026 THE CLASS OF 2026 graduates from Wakefield Memorial High on Saturday. The people here will key roles at the ceremony. In the front row from the left are Principal Amy McLeod; Class Vice President Emanuelle Dias; Class President Cara Carangelo; Class Salutatorian Elizabeth Pritchard; Class……
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Car wash accident reported to police
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 5, 2026 WAKEFIELD — A minor accident inside a Main Street car wash and an unwanted man using the swimming pool at The Basin development on Quannapowitt Parkway were among the calls police handled yesterday and early today. At about 4:05 yesterday afternoon someone from The Basin……
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‘Movie Night on the Diamond’ at Walsh
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 5, 2026 WAKEFIELD — Tonight, the WMHS Class of 2029 is bringing a baseball classic to the ballpark with their ‘Movie Night On The Diamond.’ They will be playing the hit movie “The Sandlot” on Walsh Field, by Wakefield Memorial High School. Admission is free. The night out will……
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Looking Backward
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 5, 2026 JUNE 5, 1986 Forty years ago, June 5th was a Thursday. There was sunshine giving way to clouds, with a chance of showers. The temperatures ranged from 75 to 80 degrees. The Item’s 30 pages cost 30 cents. This edition had six more pages than……
North Reading
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Around the Schoolyard with NRPS: FY27 Final school budget update
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By Michael Connelly, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations The North Reading School Committee at their April 27, 2026 meeting officially voted the fiscal year 2027 school budget to put forward at North Reading’s annual open Town Meeting on June 1, 2026. The budget……
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Public hearings on new rates for water, trash and recycling
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — The Select Board with hold two public hearings at its next meeting on Monday, June 15 to set new water rates and establish new trash and recycling fees for the new fiscal year. The hybrid meeting will be……
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Sign up now for Amazing Berry Pond Scramble June 14
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH ANDOVER — The Friends of Harold Parker announce the ninth running of the Amazing Berry Pond Scramble! The race will take place rain or shine at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. Berry Pond is located on Middleton Road in North Andover in DCR’s……
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Friends of NRCOA ice cream social and election of officers
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH READING — The Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging will be meeting Monday, June 8 at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center, 157 Park St., at 7 p.m. for an informational meeting, the annual election of officers and ice cream sundaes. Everyone is……
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What’s the Buzz?
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 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……
Melrose
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Legacy of Joan Bell honored with inaugural memorial scholarship
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 MELROSE — At the Melrose High School (MHS) Senior Awards Ceremony on May 21, the Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) took a heartfelt moment to honor the memory of Joan Bell, the organization’s beloved former board president of over twenty years, who passed away unexpectedly……
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Melrose Farmers’ Market opens June 11
New vendors, increased SNAP match and family-friendly activities Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market returns for its 2026 season on Thursday, June 11, bringing local food, live music, cooking demonstrations and family activities to the community. The market will be open every Thursday in Bowden……
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DPW has ambitious roadway program this year
2025 Prop. 2 1/2 override to fund additional work Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 MELROSE — As part of the city’s multi-year roadway and utility program, the Melrose Department of Public Works is conducting extensive road and sidewalk repairs, replacements and improvements. The year’s plan includes repaving, curb and sidewalk……
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Citywide food drive for Servant’s Heart Food Pantry
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 MELROSE — The Melrose Affordable Initiative is collecting donations from June 8-12 in a food drive for the Servant’s Heart Food Pantry at Faith Evangelical Church. Items in desperate need include: small jars of jelly (no grape), pudding snacks, beef stew, standard (not giant……
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Help keep Melrose beautiful at this Saturday’s city cleanup
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 MELROSE — A citywide cleanup event, hosted by Keep Melrose Beautiful, is scheduled to run on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Keep Melrose Beautiful is a volunteer-led organization that is working to clean up and green up our city. Individuals, couples, and……
Lynnfield
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LHS Class of 2026 graduates Friday
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School will send the Class of 2026 off in style during commencement exercises held at Pioneer Stadium on Friday, June 5, beginning at 5 p.m. If it rains on Friday, the high school’s 67th commencement ceremony will……
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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……
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Select Board discussing TSAC report, revised bylaw Monday
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The Select Board will be holding a public discussion about a recently completed Traffic Safety Advisory Committee report along as well as a proposed and withdrawn Town Meeting warrant article on Monday, June 8. During the 2024 Spring Town Meeting, townspeople voted to……
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Pride Celebration Tuesday
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School Gay Straight Alliance is holding a Pride Celebration on Tuesday, June 9, taking place from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Meeting House and on the Town Common. Student volunteers will be offering face painting, bubbles, lawn games and chalking……
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Lynnfield Recreation expanding fitness programs this summer
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Recreation has announced a new partnership with Bilancia Fitness to offer expanded fitness opportunities for teens and adults in the community. Diana Dellogono, who is the owner of Bilancia Fitness and an experienced group fitness instructor who has been teaching since……
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Around the Schoolyard with NRPS: FY27 Final school budget update
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By Michael Connelly, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations The North Reading School Committee at their April 27, 2026 meeting officially voted the fiscal year 2027 school budget to put forward at North Reading’s annual open Town Meeting on June 1, 2026. The budget……
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WMHS Class of 2026 graduates tomorrow
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 5, 2026 THE CLASS OF 2026 graduates from Wakefield Memorial High on Saturday. The people here will key roles at the ceremony. In the front row from the left are Principal Amy McLeod; Class Vice President Emanuelle Dias; Class President Cara Carangelo; Class Salutatorian Elizabeth Pritchard; Class……
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Help keep Melrose beautiful at this Saturday’s city cleanup
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 MELROSE — A citywide cleanup event, hosted by Keep Melrose Beautiful, is scheduled to run on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Keep Melrose Beautiful is a volunteer-led organization that is working to clean up and green up our city. Individuals, couples, and……
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Prayers for fallen heroes
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager AVE MARIA PARISH FATHERS Peter Pham (left) and Paul Ritt gave the invocation and benediction during the town’s Memorial Day Ceremony in the LMS auditorium. (Candy Orlando Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription…
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Mahjong at the library June 6
Published in the May 27, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — Townspeople now have the opportunity to learn Mahjong at the Lynnfield Public Library on Saturday, June 6 at 2 pm. Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that requires skill, strategy and luck to win. In Hong Kong and many other parts……
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Mayor thanks community for Memorial Day observances
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026 With solemn ceremonies, memorial rededications, and acts of volunteerism and service, the Melrose community stepped up last week to honor all the members of the military, especially those from Melrose, who have died in service to the country. Thank you to the city staff and……