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SC hopefuls talk about special education

April 24, 2023

WAKEFIELD — As voters get ready to choose two School Committee members in tomorrow’s Town Election, we asked candidates Pete Davis, Alexandra Makarewicz and incumbent Kevin Piskadlo a question about special education.

Chapter 71 is the state law that covers special education in Massachusetts. It has not been reviewed in 51 years. What is good…

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Little School labradors organize bike drive

April 24, 2023

BUDDIES Brad Bonfiglio (left) and Colton, along with first-grade school pet Hootie, are all smiles knowing their hard work at the Little School Bike Drive is for a great cause! See story, more photos inside. (Courtesy Photo)

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Doing their part

April 24, 2023

THE CITY HOSTED a recycling event on Saturday, April 15 during which old motor oil, antfreeze and gasoline were collected. This couple seemed happy to be doing their part for the environment. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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April 21, 2023

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Huckleberry Hill Art Contest winners

April 21, 2023

THE READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT recently recognized four Huckleberry Hill School fourth-graders for winning the Student Art Contest. Front row, from left, Jia Tuladhar, Ivy Libby, Paige Powell and fourth grade teacher Katherine Bider. Back row, from left, Huckleberry Hill School Principal Melissa Wyland and RMLD Board of Commissioners member Phil Pacino. (Courtesy Photo)

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Councilors make committee appointments

April 21, 2023

Town Council notebook

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At its most recent meeting, the Town Council made annual appointments to the town committees under its jurisdiction.

Shane McCarthy was appointed to the Advisory Board of Public Works.

Diana Kennedy and Jessica Sutich were appointed to the Arts Council.

Daniel Calore, Tracy Cleversey and Samuel Hockenbury…

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Public Safety Buildings group to hold listening sessions

April 21, 2023

MELROSE — The Melrose Public Safety Buildings Committee (MPSBC) and Mayor Paul Brodeur have announced the date and location of the lead-off Public Learning Session that will serve as the first in a three-session series of community discussions intended to help the City and its residents better understand the needs facing the community’s public safety…

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Local housing market updated

April 21, 2023

MELROSE — The city’s housing market has cooled off considerably, with just nine single-family homes selling last month, according to a new report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of real estate and transaction data.

While nine houses is a pretty small number, it dwarfs the three single-family homes sold in the city in…

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Softball splits non-league games against Reading, Gloucester

April 20, 2023

KEELY HANNON posted her first shutout of the year on April 14 as the Hornets beat Gloucester 5-0. Hannon had four strikeouts and allowed just four hits in seven innings. Hannon also pitched well against Reading on Tuesday and hit a two-run homer as the Hornets’ came up just short, 5-4. (Eric Evans Photo)