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Wakefield has five new firefighters

NEW FIREFIGHTERS Charles Curran III, John Panzini, Jarrod Fitzpatrick, Chief Michael Sullivan, Samuel Carr and Richard Bruno.

WAKEFIELD — Fire Chief Michael J. Sullivan is pleased to announce the graduation of class #295 of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 10-week Recruit Firefighting Program. A graduation ceremony was held at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) main campus…

 

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Mayor, City Council president sign library project order

MELROSE — Following the unanimous vote of the Melrose City Council to approve a $21M bond for the renovation of the Melrose Public Library building, Mayor Paul Brodeur and City Council President Chris Cinella signed the bond authorization order to make the library project official.

With Library Director Linda Gardener, Library Trustee Chair Edward W.…

 

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Early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 23

By AUBREY KELLY

MELROSE — In-person early voting will take place at the City Council Chamber located on the first floor of City Hall (562 Main St.) on the following dates:

• Saturday, October 23: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Monday, October 25: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 26th: 9 a.m.…

 

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The League of Women’s Voters of Melrose Candidate Forum

MELROSE — The League of Women’s Voters of Melrose invites the Melrose community to attend a Candidate’s Forum on October 20, 2021 at 7 p.m.

The four candidates for three School Committee positions will participate: John P. Connelly, Jennifer M. McAndrew, Jennifer G. Razi-Thomas and Dorie Withey.

Due to COVID concerns, this Candidates’ Night will…

 

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Could you be the match Kayla St. Pierre needs?

KAYLA ST. PIERRE (center) and her adoptive parents, Heather and Tony LoRe. Tony donated a kidney to Kayla when she was 12. It kept her healthy for 17 years but she is now in need of a second transplant. (Courtesy Photo)

Young nurse in search of a living kidney donor

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ALLIE HASTINGS

NORTH READING…

 

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New Northeast Metro Tech receives voter support

JUDY DYMENT of North Reading, the town’s Northeast Metro Tech School Committee member, explained to Town Meeting voters the benefits of voting in favor of the project to replace the 50-year-old school with a 21st century technical high school. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

By ALLIE HASTINGS

NORTH READING — Members of the Select Board, Finance Committee,…

 

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Masonic Lodge Pumpkin Fest, scholarship drive October 16

NORTH READING — The North Reading Masonic Lodge, 283 Park Street, is hosting a joint open house and scholarship fundraising Pumpkin Fest event on Saturday, October 16 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

The Masons will be giving away pumpkins of all sizes (for a small donation of your choice) to those who attend. A…

 

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Affordable housing proposals by CPC paused by TM action

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —The aspirations by the Community Planning Commission (CPC) to convey some parcels of town-owned land for development of a few affordable homes was paused by three separate actions taken by Town Meeting October 4.

Articles 13 and 15 were voted to be passed over and Article 14 failed to obtain…

 

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PHOTO: Duck, duck, goose!

THE SLOAN SISTERS, from left, Quinn, 4, and 2-year-old twins Halle and Emme, head straight for the duck pond to look for the prize-winning ducks with red bellies at Town Day. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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PHOTO: For a cause

THE MELROSE High girls’ soccer team dedicated their Oct. 6 game with Wilmington to help fund breast cancer research. Pictured from left back row: Asst. coach Ashley D’Ettore, Ava Tormo, Talya Hamberg, Ellie Deeble, Emily Lucien, Emily Giovanardi, Chloe Mahoney, Kat Whisler, Maria Jelley, Paige Crovo, Jill Frawley, head coach Rob Mahoney. Front row: Kate…

 

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