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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town…

 

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Wakefield Town Meeting TM Spring 2026

Wakefield TM deals with dogs, Greenwood School

Wakefield Town Meeting TM Spring 2026
TOWN MEETING wrapped up its spring business Tuesday night, with 71 registered voters signing in. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — Town Meeting amended the General Bylaws’ chapter “Dogs and Other Animals” to establish fines for having dogs off their leashes or not removing dog waste of $100 for the first offense, $200…

 

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Warrior boys’ track takes 3rd at state relay meet

JAMAURI BELMER set a new school record in the triple jump with a 45’9.75”, helping the relay team take 1st. He also had the top leap (21’11”) for the 1st-place long jump team. (File Photo)

PEMBROKE — The Wakefield High boys’ track and field team finished in 3rd place at the MSTCA Division 4 State…

 

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Throwback Thursday, 1912

 

 

A horse-drawn Amoskeag fire engine flies out of the Wakefield Fire Station on Crescent Street en route to a call in 1912. The steam pumper was purchased by the town of Wakefield at a cost of $5,157 in 1907 from the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire. Instead of firefighters pumping water…

 

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Child dies in playground tragedy

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

 

PEOPLE remembered Zakaria Bel Qaid by creating a memorial at the Winthrop School this week. (Jennifer Gentile Photo)

MELROSE — Tragedy struck the Winthrop Elementary School community Monday afternoon when three people on the playground were hit by a fallen tree brought down in…

 

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May is Mental Health Month

City shares resources to help

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — The City of Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the Melrose Health and Wellness Coalition, recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging people to…

 

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Open Studios and Artist Pop Ups on May 9

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) will host “Upstairs/Downstairs at The Big Yellow House,” an open studios and artist pop-up event on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 647 Main St. in Melrose.

This free event is a chance…

 

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Melrose Jazz Fest a resounding success

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

 

NOAH ALLEN of our garden behind the Melrose Jazz Fest guitar. (Photo by Raj Das of ED Photography)

MELROSE — Thanks to a generous grant from the Melrose Cultural Council and some amazing sponsors, Melrose Jazz Fest was a resounding success.

Despite the chilly…

 

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