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Understanding the override

How would an override impact individual taxpayers? 

MELROSE — Earlier this year, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis appointed and convened a Financial Task Force to formulate and propose a Proposition 2 1⁄2 override referendum based on an analysis of the city’s budgetary needs, examples from Melrose’s peer communities, and input from the Melrose public. 

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West Nile Virus risk is moderate here

UP CLOSE LOOK at mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus. (Graphic courtesy of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

 

 

 

MELROSE — — Mosquitoes caught in the city have tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Department of Public Health. 

This was a release sent to our sister…

 

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Early forecast on 2025 MHS Fall sports

Many winning teams return with unfinished business 

VARSITY SPORTS start next week, which includes the Melrose High football team, who open at home next Friday against Peabody. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—Historically, the fall has always been one of Melrose High’s strongest of sport seasons, with teams paving a decade…

 

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Golf team tees off to victory over Reading

Melrose surprises Rockets, 38-34, in 2025 opener

THE MELROSE High golf team kicked off its 2025 season with a victory over Reading on Tuesday. (Jennifer Gentile photo)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High golf team has already kicked off their 2025 fall campaign, opening their season before school even began with an impressive 38-34 win over…

 

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Grades 1-12 return to school Sept. 4

NEW FACULTY members of the North Reading Public Schools attended orientation last week, including those who will teach at the town’s three elementary schools. From left: Jessica Leuci (Hood, first grade teacher), Gabrielle Aleksa (Hood, special education teacher), Lisa Labella (Batchelder, school adjustment counselor), Katherine Weymouth (Hood, special education teacher), Renee Ceraw (Hood, fourth grade

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School Com. extends Daly’s contract through 2030-31

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly for five years until the 2030-31 school year, the maximum time allowed, at their meeting Monday, August 25.

“This renewal is both retrospective and prospective because Dr. Daly’s work over the years has been exemplary,” Chairman Jeff…

 

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Brady Cullen’s inspiring battle takes center stage at Diamond Club’s 10th Golf Tournament

OVER 150 golfers and supporters of the North Reading Diamond Club, including this large contingent of baseball alumni, participated in the club’s 10th annual golf tournament at the Hillview to support North Reading baseball programs. Joining them was retired Coach Frank Carey (2nd row, third from left). (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Project Linus Blanketeers donate to babies in need

NORTH READING — The North Reading Blanketeers were busy this past year crocheting, knitting and sewing blankets, hats and sweater sets to donate on behalf of Project Linus.  In the past eight months they have created 127 beautiful blankets, exceeding their goal of 110! Additionally, they created 51 adorable baby hats and 72 lovely sweaters…

 

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North Reading listed No. 11 in best high schools for athletes rankings

 

NORTH READING High School was recently ranked No. 11 in a USA Today article ranking the top high schools in Massachusetts for student-athletes. (Eric Evans Photo)

 

 

NORTH READING — North Reading High School was recently listed at No. 11 in a USA Today article ranking the top Massachusetts high schools for student athletes…

 

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NRLL 14-year-old All-Stars have a great summer

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — The North Reading 14-year-old Little League Junior League All-Star baseball team played seven games this summer. They ended up reaching the Massachusetts state semifinals finishing 3-4 overall.

In their final game of the tournament on July 12, they lost to Canton, 12-7, at Scituate High School.

“They reached the…

 

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Early deadlines Friday

NORTH READING — It’s hard to believe that Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 1. To accommodate holiday schedules, the Transcript has early deadlines for editorial and advertising content for the Sept. 5 issue.

Press releases and editorial content must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. The only exception is obituaries, which are…

 

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North Reading Public Schools Food Service Program Public Release Statement

The North Reading Public Schools Food Service Program is excited to begin another school year. The program will offer both breakfast and lunch at all schools during the 2025-26 school year. The following link on the North Reading Public Schools website http://www.north-reading.k12.ma.us/food-services provides information on the availability of National School Lunch and Breakfast programs in…

 

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