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Water, sewer bills going up

June 28, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — When the new fiscal year begins on July 1, local residents will be paying more for water and sewer. The Town Council this week approved the new rates recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Works.

Public Works Director Joseph Conway and DPW Business Manager Ann Waitt appeared at this…

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Highlife move to 2-0 with 7-6 win over Unknowns

June 28, 2024

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Game of the Year in the 2024 Wakefield Twi League season has an early candidate.

On Tuesday night at Moulton Park, the…

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Karen K. Rhodes, 85

June 28, 2024

Fashionable woman devoted to her family

NORTH ANDOVER — Karen K. Rhodes of North Andover and formerly of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 85.

Karen was born in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of the late Charles Martin and Hazel (Davis) (Martin) Goodman. She was the loving wife…

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Let your American spirit shine at the Common

June 28, 2024

MELROSE — The city’s Recreation Department kicks off a Fourth of July celebration at the Common beginning at 10 a.m.

The Annual Bike & Carriage Parade around the Common begins at 10 a.m. sharp. Bring your decorated bike, wagon, carriage, scooter, skateboard or other custom ride and take part in the festivities.

Everyone is encouraged…

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Memorable moments in the 2023-4 MHS sport season

June 27, 2024

Melrose athletes were “born to run” during banner year

THE MELOSE High boy’s soccer team earned a Sectional title after their best season since 2001. (file photo)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—It was a year of historic victories, upsets, celebration and surprises for varsity athletics at Melrose High in 2024-25. As their graduating class looks…

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Lipper-Garabedian backs Housing Bond Bill

June 27, 2024

$6.5 billion bond bill is the largest housing investment in state history

BOSTON — Yesterday, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing “An Act relative to the Affordable Homes Act,” which includes $6.5 billion in bond authorizations, tax credits and over 20 policy initiatives that promote housing production…

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MelroseKind’s Community Conversations were a huge success

June 27, 2024

THIS IS ONE way to deal with challenging topics.

MELROSE — The pilot program of Melrose Community Conversations, sponsored by MelroseKind, was a tremendous success, exposing close to 100 Melrosians to a new way of discussing challenging topics.

Over the course of several months, we hosted five gatherings. Each gathering began with “breaking…

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Rotary Club puts service above self

June 27, 2024

Melrose Rotarians (L-R) Maia Moran, Kate Armata, Jeff Newman, Caleb Oien, Linda Gardener, Jules Gardener and Eileen Hamblin.

By JULIE NOLAN

MELROSE — On Saturday June 15, 2024 members of Melrose Rotary Club put service above self.

They gave their time and talent to the Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston’s latest affordable homeownership…

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June 27, 2024

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Wakefield Soccer Association holds annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards event

June 27, 2024

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Soccer recently held its annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards event. This event allows the WSA board to say thank you to those who volunteer to bring two seasons of successful play to the community.

The…

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Northeast Metro Tech students excel in SkillsUSA

June 27, 2024

DYLAN BICHARA of Wakefield and Steven Romero Hernandez of Chelsea won SkillsUSA gold medals in Robotics and Automation Technology by demonstrating their excellence in designing, programming and operating robotic systems. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech)

WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri reports that several Northeast Metro Tech students won gold and silver medals in SkillsUSA…

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