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SWAT team descends on Sylvan Street home

March 14, 2024

Saugus man faces many gun, drug and assault charges

WITH THE POSSIBILITY that firearms were present at a Sylvan Street home following a past domestic incident reported to local police on Saturday, March 9, the NEMLEC SWAT Team and its specially trained negotiators were called in to assist. (Chris Thullen Photos)

MELROSE — A 33-year-old…

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Councilors call for cease fire in Gaza

March 14, 2024

MELROSE — Dozens of people turned out Monday to successfully urge the City Council to pass a resolution requesting a cease fire in the on-going war in Gaza.

Representing One Community, Open to All, six City Councilors present at the regularly-scheduled meeting this week did not hesitate backing the call for peace, even if it…

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Sports: March 15, 2024

March 14, 2024

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Siebel crowned State Champ in youth wrestling

March 14, 2024

Parker Siebel, 14, has already made a name for himself in the local wrestling world by becoming a youth wrestling state champion in the 143-weight class. (courtesy photo)

MELROSE—Melrose’s Parker Siebel of Melrose Veteran’s Memorial Middle School has made a name for himself in wrestling after winning the state championship in his wrestling division for…

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MHS girls hockey team earns All Star nod

March 14, 2024

Ruby Hansen was among those who were selected as All Star this winter. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE—For the second time in her career, Melrose High’s Ruby Hansen made the Middlesex League Freedom division girls hockey All-Star team this winter.

The sophomore net-minder played net in every game for Melrose this…

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Masquers one of 14 schools advancing to State Finals

March 14, 2024

THE CAST AND CREW of Masquer’s “Much Ado About Nothing” has advanced to the State Finals of the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Drama Festival March 23 in Boston. (Courtesy Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — They’ve done it again! The North Reading High School Masquers won the semifinal round of the Massachusetts Educational…

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FY25 School budget update: Closing budget gap may require override

March 14, 2024

By MICHAEL CONNELLY
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

The Administration presented its FY25 Preliminary School Budget to the North Reading School Committee at this week’s School Committee meeting on Monday March 11.

The Fiscal Year 2025 school-recommended budget is like prior years’ budgets in that it represents a modified level services budget. That…

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Commemoration of 50th anniversary of town flag by Select Board April 1

March 14, 2024

TIME CAPSULE: In 1974, Girl Scouts from Troop #293 designed what they hoped would become the town’s official flag. Members of the Troop who attended a meeting of the Board of Selectmen to discuss their proposal included (l-r): Susan Angelini, Nancy Angelini, Donna Oliver, Donna Germino, Marsha Berndston and Terry Maio. (Transcript File Photo)

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Carl Cutlip Easter Egg Hunt March 24

March 14, 2024

NORTH READING – The annual Carl Cutlip Easter Egg Hunt for the children in town will be hosted by the Union Congregational Church on Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. at the Batchelder School playground.

The Easter Egg Hunt will be for elementary school children and younger. Eggs filled with candy and treats will be…

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New K-2 literacy program unveiled

March 14, 2024

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The 2024-25 school year could include a new literacy program for students in kindergarten through second grade following a first reading approval of it by the School Committee Monday night.

“Curriculum leaders have worked on this for years,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly told the School Committee members. “It’s a…

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Three-way race for Select Board is official

March 14, 2024

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — There will be three-way race for two seats up for renewal on the Select Board in the May 7 annual election. All three candidates have had their nomination papers certified by the office of Town Clerk Susan Duplin.

Both incumbents, Kate Manupelli, 33 Valley Road, and Stephen O’Leary of…

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Fire Dept. invites community to Fit Revolution Hornet Hustle 5K

March 14, 2024

NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department invite residents and community members to participate in the Fit Revolution Hornet Hustle 5K.

Fit Revolution is seeking more runners to participate in this year’s Hornet Hustle, which will be held on Saturday, April 6 at 9 a.m.