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Real Estate Transactions, February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026

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EDITORIAL: Reading is fundamental

February 2, 2026

Editorial published January 30, 2026

Kids need to know how to read. Too many of them cannot in Massachusetts, a place that takes great pride in its legacy as an educational leader.

Lawmakers want to do something to fix the early childhood literacy problem. We know they will.

The State House News Service reports that…

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Lipper-Garabedian backs bill to require apprenticeships in public construction

February 2, 2026

BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives yesterday 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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Wrestlers pin Burlington, get ready for 8th Brawl in the Hall

February 2, 2026

JADEN FULLERTON earned a pin in 1:06 at 175 against Burlington. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

WAKEFIELD — In the midst of a successful regular season, it was another dominant performance by the Wakefield High wrestling team. The Warriors took down league-rival Burlington, 53-20 Jan. 29 at the Charbonneau Field House to improve to…

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Symbol of winter’s peak

February 2, 2026

THE RADIANT snow moon is visible through the glistening icicles suspended from a local roof. (Kim Malonson Photo)

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Marcia Nelson, 80

February 2, 2026

Loved being a grandmother

MALDEN — Marcia (Rudolph) Nelson, age 80, of Malden and formerly of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on January 31.

Marcia was born in Woburn on April 4, 1945. She was the daughter of the late John I. and Alice E. (Downs) Rudolph. Marcia spent the first…

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Melrose Cultural Council awards 2026 project grants

February 1, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) announces it is awarding 31 Melrose artists grants to provide cultural enrichment opportunities for residents of Melrose and surrounding communities. 2026 grant awardees span a variety of disciplines, ranging from music to theater to visual arts, as well as programming that celebrates the cultural diversity of Melrose. The…

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It adds up

February 1, 2026

THE CITY SAW its first significant snow of the new year over the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. This is the stature in front of Melrose Public Library. There was much more to come. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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Lewis at Milano Center Feb. 2

January 31, 2026

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Office Hours in Melrose on Monday, February 2 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Milano Senior Center, 201 W Foster St. Any Melrose resident is welcome to attend Office Hours with no appointment necessary to meet with the Senator and discuss any constituent issues or…

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From the ground up

January 30, 2026

SOMETHING SPECIAL IS taking shape on Norman Road. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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First FY2027 town budgets approved

January 30, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The municipal budget season has arrived as the Town Council reviewed and approved the first seven departmental budgets for FY2027 at this week’s meeting. Budgets are also scrutinized by the Finance Committee before going before the voters at Town Meeting in April.

Town Administrator Dee Casey presented the budgets along…

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Rotary welcomes new member Dee Casey

January 30, 2026

PICTURED FROM THE left: New Rotarian Dee Casey and her sponsor past President Barbara Worley.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Rotary Club is pleased to announce its newest member Denise “Dee” Casey who was installed into the club earlier this month by Wakefield Rotary Past President Amy Luckiewicz and her sponsor, past President Barbara Woley.