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A great place to be this coming weekend

THE BANDSTAND will be one of the centers of attention Saturday as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Curley)

 

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Supt. Lyons gets a raise

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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Doug Lyons addresses graduating seniors in 2025 at Landrigan Field. (File Photograph by Mark Sardella)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — The School Committee approved a contract extension for Superintendent Doug Lyons through May 2031 with a 7.5% raise for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and a 3% cost of living adjustment starting…

 

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Walter D. Hyatt, 86

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WALPOLE — Walter D. Hyatt, age 86, of Walpole, passed away on June 25, 2026 at his home.

He was born in Malden on February 29, 1940 and was th

e son of the late Edward and Mary (Kelleher) Hyatt.

Walter was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Brogan) Hyatt. He was the loving father…

 

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Markey opposes diverting pension funds

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026

The following was submitted by Democratic State Rep. candidate Joe Markey

LYNNFIELD — Candidate for State Representive Joe Markey (D-Lynnfield) called on Legislators to reject Governor Maura Healey’s proposal to tap $50 to $100 million from the state’s pension system to fund economic development grants across…

 

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What are vampire devices and how can I stop them?

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

“Vampire devices” are electronics that continue to use electricity even when they are turned off. Common examples include phone chargers that are left plugged in as well as cable boxes, game consoles, or coffee makers with small digital displays…

 

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Academic Accolades

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

 

UConn fall 2025 dean’s list

STORRS, Conn. — Seven students from North Reading, Leah Damphousse, Lauren Feffer, Tish Furlong, Molly Giunta, Tiara Lamont, Caitlin Raimo and Stephanie Stringer, earned dean’s list honors at the University of Connecticut for the fall 2025 semester.

 

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Lynnfield to receive nearly $645K for road construction

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026

BOSTON — The House and Senate have finalized a transportation infrastructure bond bill that will provide the town of Lynnfield with $644,829.31 in funding assistance for local road and bridge maintenance under the state’s Chapter 90 program.

House Bill 5375, An Act financing long-term improvements to…

 

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Garden Thoughts – Part 1 Lilacs and Other Old Friends

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

 

By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP

We moved into our house on Mount Vernon Street in May 1948, and down behind the barn there were two huge lilac bushes in full bloom: one purple, one white. I was five years old, and I had never seen…

 

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‘Pathway to Possibilities’ under consideration at Hood

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

 

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee was briefed June 15 by Hood School Principal Dr. Glen McKay and school nurse Jessica Blanchette about plans for use of open space for learning on the school’s campus called a “Pathway to Possibilities.”

Use…

 

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Editorial: Does primary election system need fixing?

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026

This comes from the State House News Service’s Ella Adams.

A ballot proposal that would eliminate political party primaries for state elections got the go-ahead from the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday, sending it along on its path to potentially go before voters in November…

 

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Political Notebook: SJC gives go-ahead for All-Party Primary ballot question

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

The following comes from Ella Adams of the State House News Service:

A ballot proposal that would eliminate political party primaries for state elections got the go-ahead from the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday, sending it along on its path to potentially go before voters…

 

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Katherine Clark gets $1M for city projects

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026

 

U.S. REP. Katherine Clark, the Democratic Party whip, was able to secure over a $1 million for the city of Melrose. Here she stands with city department heads and elected officials.

 

MELROSE — Recently, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) celebrated over $3 million…

 

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