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The wonders of jazz

July 22, 2024

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Unknowns sweep season series against Loafers with 10-3 victory

July 22, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The Lynch Construction Unknowns used a six-run first inning and never looked back as they swept the season series against the Loafers 10-3, Thursday night at…

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MBTA housing district forum next week

July 22, 2024

WAKEFIELD — A public forum is planned for July 31 to discuss the possible next steps as the town plans a multi-family zoning district mandated by the state.

Massachusetts recently passed a state law that requires MBTA communities to have a zoning district where multi-family housing is permitted “as of right.” Under the law, Wakefield…

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Front Page: July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

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Wakefield local honored during PMC Night at Fenway Park

July 19, 2024

CANCER SURVIVOR AND Wakefield resident Maryann Stickney was honored at the PMC night at Fenway Park on July 12.

WAKEFIELD — On Friday, July 12, the Boston Red Sox and Red Sox Foundation commemorated the foundation’s 22 year commitment as a co-presenting sponsor of the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with PMC Night at Fenway Park. …

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Sports: July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

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More scenes from the Meghan Burnett Softball Tournament

July 19, 2024

THE 7th ANNUAL Meghan Burnett “Fly High” Softball Tournament was a huge success this year. A full story appeared in Tuesday’s sports section. (Courtesy Photos)

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Chamber’s Summer Stroll is July 26

July 19, 2024

AT THE CHAMBER’S annual Summer Stroll, the magical is known to happen. (File photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and the City of Melrose announce the 11th Annual Summer Stroll on Friday, July 26. Come to downtown Melrose from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and take some time to…

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T’s tap-on pay system begins Aug. 1

July 19, 2024

By SAM DRYSDALE

State House News Service

BOSTON — The MBTA’s long promised contactless payment system is coming on Aug. 1, and T officials on Monday touted the new system’s potential to reduce the length of station stops and make it easier for passengers to pay their fares.

Starting in August, riders will be able…

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City to enact nicotine-free generation initiative

July 19, 2024

MELROSE — The Melrose Board of Health this week announced the adoption of the Nicotine-Free Generation policy at its April 18, 2024 meeting. This landmark policy will safeguard the health and well-being of the community’s youth by restricting access to tobacco, e-cigarette, and nicotine products.

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Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War

July 19, 2024

Museum curator Nikki Walsh holds up two Revolutionary War musket balls, which are believed to be fired at the British by colonial militia men, at Minute Man National Historical Park, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Concord, Mass. Archeologists say the musket balls date back nearly 250 years and were fired during one of the first

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City Hall Update: Week of July 22 

July 19, 2024

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week.

Paperless billing now available for municipal bills

Melrose residents can now sign up for Paperless Billing and AutoPay for municipal bills, including real estate and property tax, vehicle excise tax and water & sewer bills. eBilling is a great way…

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