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February 9, 2026

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February 9, 2026

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Lili Allen seeks light commission post

February 9, 2026

WAKEFIELD — An Oak Street resident has expressed interest in a seat on the Municipal Gas and Light Board of Commissioners.

On Friday, February 6, Lili Allen of Oak Street took out nomination papers for the seat up for election this year. So far, she is the lone candidate for that post.

The Town Election…

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Wakefield/Wilmington girls’ hockey punches ticket to tournament with win over Stoneham

February 9, 2026

By DAVID SCHURTER

STONEHAM — In their second meeting of the season, the Wakefield-Wilmington co-op girls hockey team picked up another win against Stoneham, this time avoiding overtime. The Warriors shook off a rusty first period, coming from behind to score four unanswered goals and win, 4-1.

While the Warcats did not score in the first…

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Garden Club open meeting on monarch butterflies

February 9, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Garden Club is providing an open meeting featuring a speaker on monarch butterflies on Wednesday, February 11 at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center at 7 p.m.

Katie Hone has been gardening all her life and is referred to as “The Monarch Gardener.” Her presentation is titled “Sustaining the Monarch, One Yard…

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Lipper-Garabedian backs bill to require apprenticeships in public construction

February 9, 2026

BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass legislation that seeks to increase the state’s trades’ workforce by requiring the hiring of apprentices for all contracts awarded for public works projects over $10 million. Effective a year after signed into law, this bill would require projects…

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Great library programs coming as winter marches on

February 9, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some announcements by the staff of Melrose Public Library.

HOURS

NEW!!! Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. made possible by the override.

Open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m to 9 p.m (Upper Level closes at 8 p.m.)

Open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday hours…

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Sci-Fi, Romantasy and Mental Health in Fiction Book Clubs

February 9, 2026

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week.

Monday, February 9

10-10:30 a.m., Pre-K Storytime: Join Ms. Kim for books, games, songs and activities geared to 3- to 5-year-old children. No registration required.

7-8 p.m., Romantasy Book…

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Take a bow!

February 9, 2026

Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 4, 2026

Take a bow — THE PRODUCTION OF Lynnfield High School’s “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong” that was recently performed in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium featured, from left, Lee Malone as Robert/Thomas, Lila Martins as Sandra/Florence and Lindsay Squadrito as Max/Cecil. (Jamie Hayman Photo)

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School budget forum Wednesday

February 9, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Superintendent Tom Geary will be hosting a public budget forum on Wednesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at the new Fire Headquarters meeting room that is located on the third floor.

Geary will provide an overview of the current Lynnfield Public Schools fiscal year 2027 budget recommendation. The forum is an opportunity…