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Public Works budget approved

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The Town Council has approved the $7,555,600 tax levy supported portion of the FY2027 Department of Public Works budget. The board also gave its blessing last week to the self-supporting Water and Sewer Division budgets. The budgets will go before the voters at the Annual Town Meeting in May. 

DPW Director Joseph Conway presented the budgets at last week’s Town Council meeting. He was joined by Town Engineer William…

 

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Women in World Jazz free concert April 4

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — Women Activists for Peace & Social Justice will hold a free jazz concert on Saturday, April 4.

Hosted by the North Reading Human Rights Group, Women in World Jazz is a performing all women ensemble, founded by Tal Shalom-Kobi in 2015.

Women…

 

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Early voting for Town Election set for April 3

Published in the March 25, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — Voters will have the opportunity to vote early in-person for the April 14 Town Election on Friday, April 3, taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall, 55 Summer St.

“Please note that April 3 is also the last…

 

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Try soccer, karate, adult self-defense and archery with Parks & Rec

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation…

 

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Heidi Reynolds named LAG’s featured artist for April and May

Published in the March 25, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

“I WAS ONCE THERE” by LAG featured artist of the month Heidi Reynolds. (Courtesy Photo)

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Art Guild has announced that local artist and leader Heidi Reynolds is the LAG’s featured artist for two months beginning April 1 on the Lynnfield…

 

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Important training event at MUUC

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 27, 2026

 

MELROSE — On Wednesday, April 1 the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 West Emerson St., will host LUCE Community Bystander Training aimed at ways to respond if agents with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement come to our neighborhoods.

The training event will run from…

 

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The City Hall update published March 27, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 27, 2026

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Tax Exemption applications due April 1

It’s a good week for reviewing your eligibility for Statutory Real Estate Tax Exemptions with the Melrose Assessor’s Office. Call 781-979-4104 or get information…

 

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Senior news and activities

Published in the March 25, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

 

Lynnfield Senior Center

 

LYNNFIELD — The Senior Center is ready for spring.

Seniors are invited to come to the center to enjoy seasonal programs, activities and community gatherings designed especially for adults 60-years and older. To view the Senior Center’s full newsletter…

 

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Editorial: A costly Easter basket

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

The following comes from Sam Bourgi, a finance analyst and researcher at InvestorsObserver.

Americans heading into Easter this year are paying far more for far less candy in their baskets, according to a new analysis from InvestorsObserver.

A review of five popular Easter candies sold…

 

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Free books given to young readers April 2

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 27, 2026

PICTURED ARE four of the local authors from last year’s event: (left to right) Andrew Hacket, Shawn Peters, Lisa Stringfellow & Laura Hatosy.

SAUGUS — Boys & Girls Club Metro North and The Room to Write have teamed up to give away 100 books for…

 

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Get your tickets for the Silver Tea!

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Garden Club invites the public to a celebration of its 70th year with a spectacular party and presentation by Ruth Loiseau, former White House floral designer.

The Garden Club’s annual Silver Tea is Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7…

 

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LWV Candidates’ Night

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The League of Women Voters of the North Shore is sponsoring a North Reading Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 14 of Town Hall, 235 North St. (Please note the time change from the previously announced time…

 

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