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LCWD Glen Drive plant shut down this week

Published in the April 8, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) has announced that the Glen Drive plant was taken offline starting on April 6 as part of the preparation and transition to the new treatment plant.

The temporary shutdown, expected to last from April 6 to…

 

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CIT accepting nominations for 2026 Trusted Adult Awards

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — According to the 2025 Core Measurement Survey, 92% of North Reading middle schoolers and 95% of high schoolers reported that they have a trusted adult they can talk to — a key protective factor against high-risk behavior.

“Ensuring adult connections in times…

 

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State makes case to feds for blizzard aid

 

UTILITY CREWS worked on power infrastructure on Sohier Street in Cohasset on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Photo by Michael P. Norton/State House News Service)

By MICHAEL P. NORTON
State House News Service

BOSTON — In a step to help the state and municipalities cover costs, Massachusetts appealed to the federal government to issue a…

 

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Legislators champion support for older adults at Mystic Valley event

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

 

EM SHEERAN from the Office of Senator Jason Lewis, MA Representative Richard Haggerty, MA Representative Kate Lipper‑Garabedian, MA Representative Steve Ultrino, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, MA Representative Jeffrey Turco, MA Representative Paul Donato, Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen, Medford Mayor

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Public hearing on schools’ budget plan April 14

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

MELROSE — At their meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 71, Section 38N, the Melrose School Committee will hold a public hearing on the Melrose Public Schools Administrative Team FY27 Proposed School Budget.

The public is…

 

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North Reading Democrats to meet April 14

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Democratic Town Committee will meet in person on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 14 of the North Reading Town Hall, 235 North St. This is a regular open meeting of the committee. Members will discuss the…

 

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Highway ramp  closures coming

WOBURN — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing nightly alternating ramp closures at the I-95/I-93 interchange. The closures will take place on Sunday, April 12, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning and will continue each night through Thursday, April 16. The closures are necessary to safely and effectively allow crews to perform drainage improvements. Each ramp will be closed one at a time.

During the temporary closures…

 

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Enjoy Aldersgate’s Free-for-All Breakfast April 11

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — On Saturday, April 11 from 8-10 a.m., Aldersgate UMC invites the public to enjoy their Free-for-All Breakfast buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more! All this is…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published April 10, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

 

 

Volume 51 – Report No. 14 March 30-April 3, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 30-April 3. There were no roll calls in the House last week…

 

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Spaces available for FOLQ art show


WAKEFIELD — The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt are hosting an art show featuring artwork of Lake Quannapowitt and its surrounding natural lands on May 1 and 2, 2026.

This free community event is open to artist of all ages and artwork of all types (painting, drawing, crafts, sculpture, etc.) that is inspired by the natural…

 

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Malden’s Carey McDonald running for State Senate

CAREY McDONALD

MALDEN — On Monday, Carey McDonald announced they are joining the open race for the 5th Middlesex Massachusetts senate district. McDonald is a three-term Malden City Councillor At Large and a nonprofit executive.

“I’m joining this race to help us build communities where everyone can thrive,” said McDonald. “Our communities deserve a partner…

 

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Focus on Faith: What difference does it make?

Rev. Brett Johnson
Faith is needed now more than ever — and Wakefield’s interfaith clergy are returning to these pages to say so. After a pause in our rotation, we are back, and glad to be here.

To start at the beginning, I am writing today to ask, “What is faith and what difference does it make?” We…

 

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