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Signs of spring

April 14, 2026

THE NEW seasonal banners hanging in the downtown area depict a colorful images of tulips at the Rockery. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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Town made whole for costs during trash strike

April 14, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The town recovered every penny of the nearly $300,000 that it expended when it was forced to step in during last summer’s strike by union workers employed by trash contractor Republic Services.

Public Works Director Joseph Conway appeared before the Town Council last night along with Highway Department foreman Steve Bauer, who oversees trash and recycling services for the town, to discuss…

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Joanne K. Gallagher

April 14, 2026

Lived in Wakefield for past 63 years

WAKEFIELD — Joanne K. (McHugh) Gallagher, a resident of Wakefield for the past 63 years, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wakefield. She was 95 years of age.

Joanne was born in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire on September 6, 1930…

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RMLD electric rates holding steady this spring

April 14, 2026

Published in the April 8, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

READING – The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) announced that there will be no distribution rate increase in the spring of 2026.

With careful planning and proactive resource management, RMLD offers rate stability to customers in a time of ever-rising daily living costs.

RMLD customer bills remain 50-60 percent lower than…

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Live music at NR Community Coffeehouse April 18

April 14, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — The April Showcase of the North Reading Community Coffeehouse is Saturday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Come enjoy live and local music featuring Diane Battistello, Mary Ann McAllister, Karen Silver and Jerry Sancinito. “Each performer will do about a 30-minute set. They will provide…

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MBS Women’s Guild meets April 21

April 14, 2026

WAKEFIELD — All women of Most Blessed Sacrament and Incarnation Parishes are warmly invited to join organizers on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for their monthly Women’s Guild meeting. They will begin with Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting and light refreshments at 7 p.m. in the church hall.

This month, the…

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Help hope bloom in spring: Give to Red Cross

April 13, 2026

BOSTON — In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. The need for blood doesn’t take a spring break, and acting now can ensure blood is available in the coming weeks at medical centers. Regular donors of all blood types…

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WACS holds Exhibit and Craft Sale Saturday, April 25

April 13, 2026

LOCAL CRAFTERS are exhibiting their unique yet familiar work this Saturday, with a focus on traditional American styles and patterns.

WAKEFIELD — Please come to the Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society Annual Exhibit and Craft Sale entitled “Americana” on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273…

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Motor vehicle thefts investigated

April 13, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Reports of car thefts and vehicle break-ins were among the calls that kept police busy over the weekend.

Just before 9 a.m. on Friday, a Forest Street resident reported that someone had apparently broken into her car overnight. She said that when she got into the 2018 Volkswagen she noticed that it looked…

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Celebration of Learning Wednesday

April 13, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) is pleased to announce that the 30th annual Celebration of Learning ceremony and reception will take place on Wednesday, April 15th at the Galvin Middle School Auditorium. Award presentations will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m., immediately followed by a dessert reception in the cafeteria.

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WMHS Sports Schedule: Monday 4/13 – Wednesday 4/15

April 13, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on April 13, 2026

MONDAY, APRIL 13

Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse: at Stoneham, 4:15 p.m.

Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse: vs. Stoneham, 4:15 p.m.

JV Girls’ Lacrosse: at Stoneham, 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

Varsity Boys’ Tennis: at Burlington, 4 p.m.

JV Boys’ Volleyball: at Woburn, 4 p.m.

JV Softball…

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Public invited to NRRTC Candidates Night April 20

April 13, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — The public is invited to attend the 9th annual Candidates’ Night presented by the North Reading Republican Town Committee on Monday, April 20 at Kitty’s Restaurant, 123 Main St.