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Melrose Farmers’ Market opens June 11

New vendors, increased SNAP match and family-friendly activities

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market returns for its 2026 season on Thursday, June 11, bringing local food, live music, cooking demonstrations and family activities to the community. The market will be open every Thursday in Bowden…

 

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DPW has ambitious roadway program this year

2025 Prop. 2 1/2 override to fund additional work

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — As part of the city’s multi-year roadway and utility program, the Melrose Department of Public Works is conducting extensive road and sidewalk repairs, replacements and improvements.

The year’s plan includes repaving, curb and sidewalk…

 

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Citywide food drive for Servant’s Heart Food Pantry

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

 

MELROSE — The Melrose Affordable Initiative is collecting donations from June 8-12 in a food drive for the Servant’s Heart Food Pantry at Faith Evangelical Church. Items in desperate need include: small jars of jelly (no grape), pudding snacks, beef stew, standard (not giant…

 

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Help keep Melrose beautiful at this Saturday’s city cleanup

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — A citywide cleanup event, hosted by Keep Melrose Beautiful, is scheduled to run on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Keep Melrose Beautiful is a volunteer-led organization that is working to clean up and green up our city.

Individuals, couples, and…

 

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Leading the way

Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

 

PRINCIPAL JASON MERRILL and Class Advisors Cameron Applegate and Lydia Mays lead the Class of 2026 onto the field for the graduation exercise. (Lisa Lord Photo)

 

 

https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/

 

 

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Meet PAWS’ young cats this Saturday, June 6

TUTU, along with Cannon and bonded Beanie and Salem, will be waiting to meet you at the PAWS office on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. – noon. They ready to be adopted and hoping to find their forever family.

WAKEFIELD — Come and get to know some cuddly 1- and 2-year-old cats at the…

 

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Political Notebook: McDonald endorsed; Markey on roads bill; Moulton on war powers vote

The following releases were submitted by the offices of the candidates.

Carey McDonald wins endorsement in 5th Middlesex Senate race

MALDEN — Carey McDonald’s campaign for the 5th Middlesex State Senate District announced endorsements from Mass Alliance, and from the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445. McDonald was also previously endorsed by Malden Mayor…

 

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Wakefield resident is valedictorian of PCSS Class of 2026

REEM AHRABAR, of Wakefield, Valedictorian of Pioneer Charter School of Science II, with Barish Icin, CEO and Executive Director of Pioneer Charter School of Science.

WAKEFIELD – Wakefield senior Reem Ahrabar took center stage as the PCSS II valedictorian on Friday, May 29th, when Pioneer Charter School of Science I (Everett) and II (Saugus) honored…

 

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Front Page: June 4, 2026

 

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Sports: June 4, 2026

 

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Throwback Thursday, 1946

WITH THE WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2026 graduating this Saturday, we take you back 80 years with this photograph of the newly elected 1946-1947 Wakefield High School Student Council. The photo includes a number of individuals whose names and faces will be well-known to longtime Wakefield residents. In the front row, from left…

 

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May tax collections expand state’s cash buffer

By COLIN A. YOUNG
State House News Service

BOSTON — With just one month left in fiscal year 2026, state tax collections are running more than $1.8 billion ahead of what Gov. Maura Healey’s budget office projected it would need by this point in the year.

The Department of Revenue said Wednesday that it collected $2.767 billion…

 

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