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School Committee OKs capital requests

January 26, 2023

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — School Department Facilities Director Tim O’Brien outlined $860,000 in proposed capital improvement requests for the School Committee at their meeting Tuesday, January 24. Although the final decision will be made by the Capital Planning Committee and Town Meeting, School Committee members voted to endorse the list.

“My goal is to…

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The importance of completing your census

January 26, 2023

MELROSE — The city of Melrose has mailed the local census and residents can expect it to land in their mailboxes within the following days. The city urges residents – homeowners and renters alike – to return their census in person or by mail to the City Clerk’s Office, located on the first floor of…

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School Committee ratifies teachers’ contract

January 26, 2023

MELROSE— After a lengthy and extensive negotiation, the School Committee unanimously voted on Jan. 19 to ratify a new contract with the Melrose Education Association.

“The Melrose School Committee is proud to report this that it unanimously approved the Melrose Education Association Unit A (Teachers) Memorandum of Agreement, to be codified in contract for the…

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Person-Centered Planning webinar with NR SEPAC

January 26, 2023

NORTH READING — How can a family best prepare a future for their disabled child? The North Reading SEPAC addresses this question during an upcoming virtual seminar, “Person-Centered Planning: How to explore and create a better future for your child” with Jack Yates, a consultant, teacher and activist.

The webinar will be held on…

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No new candidates in Town Election; tenant seat open on Housing Authority

January 26, 2023

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — All was quiet this past week on the election front as no new candidates have stepped forward to run for elective office in the annual Town Election on May 2.

Nomination papers became available to any candidates seeking to run for elective office Jan. 17. To date, incumbent…

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Retiring payroll accountant praised for devotion to his craft by School Dept.

January 26, 2023

RETIRING School Department payroll accountant Steve Hartery (center) is presented an award of appreciation for “29 years of dedication to the faculty and staff of the North Reading Public Schools” from Supt. Dr. Patrick Daly (left) and Asst. Supt. of Finance and Operations Michael Connelly. (Courtesy Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING – After more…

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Town mulls Affordable Housing Trust

January 25, 2023

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The town is considering the establishment of a “Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund,” (MAHT) under Massachusetts General Law C44 s55c. Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio provided an overview of the program at this week’s Town Council meeting.

Enacted 2005, the Purpose of the MAHTF statute is to provide for the creation…