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Beacon Hill Roll Call

May 8, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 18 • April 27-May 1, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 27-May 1. All roll calls in the House were on matters relating to…

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Date night

May 8, 2026

Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026

A GROUP OF FRIENDS smile from ear-to-ear before heading off to Lynnfield High School’s Junior Prom at Rockafellas on April 10. Front row, Ella Price, Sofia Giardina, Kiara Alarcon, Sophia Tramontozzi, Katie Shrewsbury and Elliana Moretti. Back row, from left, Ben Clancy, Sattyartha Singh,

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SBA experts to conduct seminar for speaker series

May 7, 2026

WAKEFIELD — On Wednesday, May 20, the Town of Wakefield and Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free seminar for our business community at the Americal Civic Center. This session will focus on the local, state and federal resources available to spur business growth. The seminar will take place from 8 to 9:30…

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WMHS students and staff honored at WEF’s Celebration of Learning

May 7, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Educational Foundation recently celebrated Wakefield Memorial High School (“WMHS”) students and staff who exemplify the core values of the high school plus go above and beyond in their efforts and contributions to the Wakefield Public Schools. Although many of the honorees were unable to attend due to school-related activities, Principal McLeod…

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Editorial: The mission continues as the Item turns 132 years old

May 7, 2026

Archive Photographs WDI — THE WAKEFIELD DAILY ITEM BUILDING on Albion Street in 1919.

Today the Wakefield Daily Item is 132 years old. In this business — hyper local community news gathering — it is virtually unheard of.

That’s not patting ourselves on the back. It is simply a fact. Not many companies our size have been around…

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Rob Flax Boom Chick Trio brings swing to Temple Emmanuel

May 7, 2026

THE ROB FLAX Boom Chick Trio is bringing their signature swing, harmonies and even pyrotechnics to Temple Emmanuel on May 17.

WAKEFIELD — On Sunday, May 17, Linden Tree Concerts presents Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio at Temple Emmanuel in Wakefield, from 2 – 4 p.m.

Rooted in equal parts hot swing, snarky songwriting, and…

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Melrose Athlete of the Week featured May 8, 2026

May 7, 2026

Emme Boyer

Senior Girls’ outdoor track

THIS WEEK’S Melrose High Athlete of the Week had a record-breaking week for the Melrose High girls’ track team, helping lead Melrose to a gold medal finish as a team at the MSTCA Div. 3 Relay Meet on Saturday. Senior Emme Boyer broke a meet record with her

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UPDATE: Lacrosse girls get back into win column beating Arlington

May 7, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

Lacrosse girls are riding a 3-game winning streak

THE MELROSE High girls’ lacrosse team is on a winning streak thanks in part to their seniors. Pictured top left: Keira Brophy, Sophie O’Carroll, Kayla Good, Addy Healy, Bella Ferranti, Sherrine Driggs Brooks,

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Melrose tennis girls could take league

May 7, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

Twin wins keep them unbeaten in Freedom division

THE MELROSE High girls tennis team remains unbeaten in the Freedom League. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—After an April vacation break, the Melrose High girls’ tennis team…

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UPDATE: Softball team comes up short against Red Devils

May 7, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

Arlington too much for Melrose softball

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE—On a warm and sunny Tuesday afternoon this week, the Melrose High softball team lost 15-2 at Arlington in a five-inning mercy-rule game.

After scoring once in the top of the first…

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Outdoor track boys keep on winning

May 7, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026
By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High boy’s outdoor track team picked up two league wins over Watertown and Wilmington, just days after placing an admirable 5th at the MSTCA State Relays, at a league meet held at Woburn High on April 26…

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Trooper dies stopping wrong-way driver on Route 1

May 7, 2026

Posted on May 7, 2026

LYNNFIELD — As State Police mourned one of their own lost May 6 in a head-on crash on Route 1 not far from the tunnel, a memorial at the Danvers barracks continued to grow.