Wakefield
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Make It Wakefield is live
WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Economic Development Council has announced that Make It Wakefield is now live. Make It Wakefield is a collaborative initiative of the Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Economic Development Council designed to support local businesses, promote economic vitality and showcase the people, places and opportunities that make……
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Lawmakers use Fair Share money to fund local projects
THE INspire cafe run by the Boys and Girls Club of Metro North received Fair Share funding of $100,000 for its continued operation. BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a $1.56 billion supplemental budget primarily using Fair Share revenue from the state’s… …
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Torch passed to next generation at Northeast Metro Tech’s Future Teacher Signing Day
10 NORTHEAST METRO TECH seniors who plan to pursue careers in education were lauded at Future Teacher Signing Day. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) WAKEFIELD — Northeast Metro Tech recognized and encouraged the educators of tomorrow during Future Teacher Signing Day, aimed at celebrating those who understand the importance of the teaching profession. Future Teacher……
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Friends of the Fells ‘PoopBlitz’ documents over 100 pounds of dog waste in the Fells
A PARTICIPANT in the Friends of the Fells’ recent “PoopBlitz” advertises a hard truth poop doesn’t magically go away. If you don’t pick up your dog’s waste, it becomes someone else’s problem. MEDFORD — This April, Friends of the Fells staff and volunteers gathered at various locations in the Fells to collect data on……
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Hit-and-run driver located in Melrose
WAKEFIELD — A Melrose woman faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident with property damage after the 2008 Honda Accord she was driving allegedly struck three parked cars on North Avenue just after 1 p.m. yesterday. A witness told police that the Honda was heading south on North Avenue in the area of……
North Reading
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Jones supports legislation expanding access to EpiPens
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/user:Intropin BOSTON — Legislation to increase the availability of life-saving epinephrine autoinjectors, more commonly known as EpiPens, was recently supported by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading). House Bill 5443, “An Act relative to increasing access to epinephrine,” was engrossed……
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On being a sub, Part 1
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP I was a stay-at-home Mom for years while my sons were growing up, but when they both got into middle school, I decided that it was time to venture back into teaching. Being a substitute teacher seemed like the perfect……
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Around the Schoolyard with North Reading Public Schools: ‘Just make a mark and see where it takes you’
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 By Sean Killeen, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning As the community begins to celebrate the 2026 graduates of North Reading High School, I always take the opportunity to reflect upon the growth, success, and limitless potential of the senior class as they prepare……
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NR Democrats to host Markey June 16
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 NORTH READING — North Reading Democrats will hold its monthly happy hour at Hopothecary Ales, 303 Main St., on Tuesday, June 16 from 6-9 p.m. All are welcome attend and meet Joe Markey, the Democratic candidate seeking to fill the State Representative seat being……
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Jones supports Blue Envelope bill
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) recently supported legislation designed to create a safe environment whenever a police officer conducts a traffic stop involving an individual with autism by codifying the Blue Envelope Program into statute. The Massachusetts House of……
Melrose
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Keeping Jazz Alive concert at Temple Beth Shalom June 27
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 MELROSE — The weather is heating up, which means it’s time again for jazz in Melrose! Temple Beth Shalom’s popular concert series Keeping Jazz Alive will return to Melrose at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 at 21 E. Foster St., Melrose. This year’s Irving……
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Endorsements in 5th Middlesex Senate, DA races
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 The following releases were submitted by the candidates’ campaigns. DA hopeful backed by law enforcers DAVID SOLET CAMBRIDGE — David Solet, a veteran prosecutor and 2025 Middlesex County Prosecutor of the Year, announced major endorsements from numerous top law enforcement unions and organizations in his……
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Lawmakers back Lipper-Garabedian data privacy bill
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 BOSTON – The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights, incorporating fully legislation filed and championed by State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) to establish a blanket ban on the sale of precise, personal geolocation data. In the previous……
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EDITORIAL: Finally, a breakthrough
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 According to the State House News Service’s Alison Kuznitz, the number of opioid-related overdose fatalities fell below 1,000 for the first time in more than a decade in 2025, state health officials said last Friday, marking a significant improvement since Massachusetts broke a devastating record……
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Grammy-nominated Moock joins June 21 concert for Democratic hopefuls
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 A DYNAMIC LINEUP for the “Fight Back with a Song!” setlist includes (Clockwise, from left) Mark Erelli, Alastair Moock, Kemp Harris, Cosy Sheridan, Ruthann Baler, Tom Smith, The Lied To’s and Les Sampou DEDHAM — Music and activism will come together on Sunday, June……
Lynnfield
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Juneteenth commemorated with fifth annual Flag-Raising Ceremony
THE JUNETEENTH FLAG was raised during a moving ceremony hosted by Lynnfield For Love and the North Shore Juneteenth Association on the Town Common on June 13. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Seventy-five residents came together to commemorate Juneteenth during a June 13 ceremony on the Town Common. Lynnfield For Love and……
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LHS racist graffiti probe launched; walkout nixed
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — School officials and educators have once again condemned the latest racist incident impacting Lynnfield Public Schools. Superintendent Tom Geary stated in a June 11 email sent to families that “a racial slur targeting Black people was found written on a… …
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Town holding 250th Celebration Friday through Sunday
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW) employee Michael Manning affixes a patriotic tree bow on one of 25 trees planted in recognition of Lynnfield’s 250th Celebration. The 25 trees have been planted on various town-owned properties throughout Lynnfield in time for the June 19-21 Celebration. (Jennifer Welter……
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Remembering the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 A Looking Back Special In this week’s Looking Back, we take a trip back to June 1976 when the town held a series of Bicentennial events celebrating the 200th anniversary of the United States’ founding. LYNNFIELD — All roads led to Lynnfield as area residents lined……
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Make It Wakefield is live
WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Economic Development Council has announced that Make It Wakefield is now live. Make It Wakefield is a collaborative initiative of the Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Economic Development Council designed to support local businesses, promote economic vitality and showcase the people, places and opportunities that make……
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Juneteenth commemorated with fifth annual Flag-Raising Ceremony
THE JUNETEENTH FLAG was raised during a moving ceremony hosted by Lynnfield For Love and the North Shore Juneteenth Association on the Town Common on June 13. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Seventy-five residents came together to commemorate Juneteenth during a June 13 ceremony on the Town Common. Lynnfield For Love and……
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Go USA!
THE WORLD’S BIGGEST sporting event, FIFA’s World Cup, is underway and this house at the corner of Church and Lafayette streets is ready for the occasion.The fact the home is on the Fourth of July parade route is certainly an added bonus. (Mark Sardella Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online…
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Melrose Urban Garden Tour returns June 20
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market, which opened its season on Thursday, June 11, invites the community to its Urban Garden Tour, a self-guided tour showcasing ten unique gardens throughout Melrose. On Saturday, June 20, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a diverse collection……
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LHS Class of 2026 Award Winners
Lynnfield High School’s Senior Awards Night on June 4 All photos by Dan Tomasello Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS Certificates of Merit was presented to, from left, April Sun (highest honors), Nandana Nishanth (high honors) and Elizabeth Morse (high honors). SENIOR ALEXANDRA SCHMIDT proudly……
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RSVP for Historical Society’s annual meeting, members’ dinner
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 NORTH READING — The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will hold its annual meeting and members’ dinner on Thursday, June 18. The event begins at 5 p.m. with refreshments at the Damon Tavern, followed by a short annual meeting during which new officers will……