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NR Comm. Coffeehouse, now internationally renowned, to host free concerts July 31, Aug. 21

A TYPICAL  North Reading Community Coffeehouse Open Mic over Zoom features 20 musicians and their fans from all over the world. Art Grossman is in the upper left corner. (Courtesy Photo)

 

By MICHAEL GEOFFRION SCANNELL

NORTH READING — The first of two live performances from artists who have been regularly featured at the North Reading…

 

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Help is just a phone call away

WAKEFIELD — Residents are taking advantage of important mental health services offered by the town and experts believe usage will increase in the months ahead.

The Health Department just released a summary of some trends in a few of areas over the past 18 months, a period that included dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and its necessary…

 

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Six Eagle Scouts praised for community service projects

THE SIX Eagle Scouts honored during a Court of Honor ceremony at Centre Congregational Church on July 15 were, from left, Michael Madden, Daniel Miller, Jacob MacPherson, Cole Trainor, Paul Wehle and Jared Alphen. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Scouts BSA Troop 48 honored six Eagle Scouts during a Court of…

 

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School project contractor bid comes in under budget

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A Newburyport-based company was awarded the general contractor job for the elementary schools’ expansion project during the School Building Committee’s July 15 meeting.

SBC Chairman John Scenna said Castagna Construction submitted the lowest bid out of the six firms that submitted proposals for the expansion project, which entails enlarging both elementary…

 

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Historic fire bell restored, returned to Town Common

THE RESTORED fire bell is back where it belongs on the Town Common. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The historic fire bell has been restored and is back on the Town Common.

Calvary Christian Church helped fund the $7,900 bell restoration project by donating $5,700 to the town in early May.

“After…

 

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Summer is back!

RECREATION STATION CAMPERS, from left, Alex Braley, Isabella Nop, Anna Scire, Sophie Morgese, Vanessa Champy, Victoria Minor, Olivia Braley, Lily Fitzemeyer and Emilie O’Shea were thrilled to finally see the sun on July 16 after dealing with a rainy month. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Work continues on finding WMHS project designer

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The selection of a designer for a future Wakefield Memorial High School building project is getting closer.

The Massachusetts School Building Authority’s Designer Review Panel is expected to meet on Aug. 3 to review the 10 firms that have expressed an interest in the WMHS project. The Designer Review Panel is made…

 

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Dept. heads weigh in on CC&F’s Lake plan

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The financial and operational impact on town services of Cabot Cabot & Forbes’ proposed 485-unit residential development at the head of the Lake was again on the agenda at last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.

At their previous meeting on June 23, the ZBA heard from Mark J. Fougere…

 

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Despite $8M grant, library renovation plan has a long way to go

MELROSE — The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) announced last Thursday that the City of Melrose will receive a $7.9 million grant to preserve and restore the historical Melrose Public Library while making critical enhancements to accessibility and safety.

“This project has been in the works for many years, and while there is a long…

 

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