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Peer Mediation program to launch at NRHS

By NEIL ZOLOT

 NORTH READING — A Peer Mediation program will be instituted at the High School in the upcoming year under the direction of Assistant Principal BarriAnn Alonzo. Richard Cohen of School Mediation Associates will train 10 students in August.

“We want students to take on the responsibility of holding each other accountable…

 

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Community tribute to the late Frank and Pat Romeo Sunday at Putnam House

PAT ROMEO (facing camera), dressed in her Colonial-era costume, enjoyed teaching the town’s schoolchildren about Colonial life during tours she gave of the 1720 Rev. Daniel Putnam House for more than 40 years. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 


By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The community is invited to join with the family and friends of…

 

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National Purple Heart Recognition Day Aug. 7

NORTH READING — All Purple Heart recipients, their families and friends, as well as the community at large are invited to attend the town’s National Purple Heart Recognition Day on Wednesday, August 7 at 7 p.m.

This special ceremony will be held by the North Reading Veterans Events Committee and the North Reading Veterans Department…

 

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BLP presents its summer shows

WAKEFIELD — Broken Leg Productions, a Wakefield/Melrose community theater company will be putting on two final shows this summer: “Little Mermaid Junior” and “Legally Blonde.”

Both shows will be held at The Savings Bank Theater, Wakefield Memorial High School, 60 Farm St. in Wakefield.

Performances are “Little Mermaid” on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m, Saturday, July…

 

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Raise a glass or pour one out? Happy hour back on legislative menu

By JENNIFER SMITH
CommonWealth Beacon

 

When Massachusetts banned drink specials like happy hour in 1984, the move felt reasonable and politicians described the stakes as dire.

But a younger generation of legislators, some of whom weren’t even alive at the time, now say the ban designed to curb the risk of drunken driving has…

 

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The Milano Center’s debt to Decius Beebe

 

By PATRICK DeVIVO

MELROSE — In 1898 Decius Beebe could look out the front door of his home on what is now West Foster Street in Melrose and see little of what we see from that perspective today. Facing south, he would probably see groups of newly built houses on open land on the…

 

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Flying High Frisbee Dogs at IRP July 31

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By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The last weekly summer BBQ and entertainment series at Ipswich River Park slated for Wednesday, July 31 showcases the Flying High Frisbee Dogs. This high-energy show features the amazing acrobatics of Australian shepherds and their trainer.

The BBQ starts at 5 p.m. and the…

 

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Melrose Public Library has plenty to offer

MELROSE — Following are some announcements from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Special Announcement from the Friends of the Melrose Public Library: Book donations are not only welcome, they are needed. We need to restock before our next book sale at MPL at the Beebe on Sunday, September 8. Please bring your gently…

 

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All invited to 9th annual National Night Out

NORTH READING — Residents of all ages are invited to attend a family-friendly night to celebrate a safe community at the 9th annual National Night out on Tuesday, August 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ipswich River Park.

National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening the town by encouraging neighborhoods to engage…

 

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Food drive for the Servant Heart Food Pantry

MELROSE — Melrose Affordable Initiative: Keeping Melrose Affordable to All will be collecting donations of requested items of for the Servant Heart Food Pantry. Donation boxes will be located at the Melrose Library and YMCA from July 29 to August 1. For a list of items visit timetosignup.com/kmata/sheet/1359968. Please help us, help our neighbors…

 

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Sustainability Committee launches advice column

Published July 25, 2024

NORTH READING — The town’s new Sustainability Committee is launching a column this week in the North Reading Transcript dedicated to all your sustainability questions. The column, which will run periodically, will be offering answers and resources on a range of issues around energy, water, buildings, transportation, recycling, composting, climate change…

 

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Mammography Van open to all at IRP Aug. 6

NORTH READING — Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van will be at Ipswich River Park on Tuesday, August 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The mammography van offers digital screenings (3D mammography). The van comes to you enabling Dana-Farber’s friendly, professional staff to provide easy access to this vital screening. The entire process takes less than 20…

 

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