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Resident reports strange bank deposits

WAKEFIELD — In an unusual twist, a Hopkins Street resident yesterday reported to police that someone has been putting money into one of his bank accounts over the past few months.

The man told police yesterday around 4:25 p.m. that an initial unknown, unsolicited deposit of $39.20 appeared, followed a few weeks later by one…

 

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Free community dinner March 17

WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church welcomes all to a free community dinner at Horizon House, 78 Water St., Wakefield (next to the Bowladrome) on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Organizers will be serving chicken ziti broccoli, tossed salad, bread/butter and zucchini cake for dessert.

Hosted by Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Horizon House-Riverside Community Care…

 

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Mother Earth Soirée on March 24

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 25, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Tree Committee is holding a “Mother Earth Soirée” at the Lynnfield Meeting House, 617 Main St., on Tuesday, March 24, taking place from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tree Committee Chair Jane Bandini stated that, “Visitors will be warmly received between 6:30-8:30 p.m. for this…

 

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Wakefield’s Shinney earns All-Conference honors for Endicott basketball

EMMA SHINNEY’s memorable junior season for Endicott included her reaching the 1,000-career point mark on Feb. 14 (pictured). Shinney is also just 14 assists shy of the program record (472). (Courtesy Photo)

BEVERLY — The Endicott women’s basketball team featured three members of its 2025-26 roster on the Conference of New England’s (CNE) Postseason All-Conference Awards…

 

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Walton’s wonderful world of frogs enjoyed by all

SO WHAT MAKES the poisonous dart frog so darn poisonous? These kids are about to find out.

WAKEFIELD — The third grade Frog Festival, held on Friday, March 6, at Walton Elementary School, was a wonderful success and the perfect culmination of the students’ core literacy module.

The classroom was a jam-packed house of families…

 

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O’Malley running for state Senate

RYAN O’MALLEY

The following was submitted by Ryan O’Malley.

Over the last few weeks, I have met with many residents across our district to learn about the issues that are important to you. Based on those conversations, I am excited to formally announce that I am running to be your next State Senator for the…

 

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The right to assemble

PROTESTERS NEAR City Hall on a recent weekend voice their opposition to current federal government policies. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call – March 12, 20-26

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on two roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

Both roll calls are on amendments to legislation that supporters said would result in over $9 billion in savings for utility ratepayers over…

 

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Editorial: We think it’s worth your while to see what they have in mind for Rt. 128

We think it’s worth your while to see what the state’s up to with the proposed expansion of Route 128 in Stoneham, Reading and Wakefield.

On April 9 you’ll have your chance. Hopefully, it won’t be the only one. A public hearing will be held virtually on Zoom. It begins at 6:30 p.m.

The hearing…

 

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Ribbon cutting at Creative Chaos Emporium

PROJECT: POP UP is back in Wakefield. It will be in the old Maguires space on North Ave. and we are now accepting applications from local small businesses.

WAKEFIELD — Project: Pop-Up, in partnership with the Town of Wakefield, hosted a ribbon cutting on today at noon to celebrate the opening of Creative Chaos Emporium…

 

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Jones office hours Friday

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

 

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading)

BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, March 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published March 11, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager

 

 

Volume 51 – Report No. 10 • March 2-6, 2026

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on two roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

Both roll calls are on…

 

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