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Nancy Blackstone, 101

Liked to travel, bowl and make apple pies

WAKEFIELD — Nancy E. Blackstone, age 101, of Wakefield, passed peacefully into eternal life on December 13. 

She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Brown) Neal, born in Rockport on October 1, 1924. She was the sister of the late Adelaide “Ad” Williams…

 

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Town Hall to reopen week of Jan. 12

LYNNFIELD — The town has announced significant progress on the public safety building and Town Hall project, and local officials have outlined the timeline for departments to return to the facilities. 

Town Hall is expected to reopen to the public during the week of Jan. 12. In preparation, Town Hall departments will begin moving…

 

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Swim team Christmas tree pick up fundraiser returns in January

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield-Wakefield co-operative swim and dive team is holding its annual Christmas Tree Pick Up fundraiser once again next month. 

The swim team will be picking up Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 3 and Saturday, Jan. 10. The cost to have a tree picked up is $35 per tree. 

Residents should…

 

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Transcript’s Christmas fund nears $13,000

SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Children from the Union Congregational Church lend a hand to deliver their “Christmas in a Box” donations to the North Reading Food Pantry filled with wrapping paper, hot chocolate, small toys and other “holiday extras.” Carrying some of these gifts are (foreground) Caroline Quesnel; (middle row, l-r): Bridget MacDonald, Julia Connelly, Savanna

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Christmas Eve Service at FUMC Melrose

MELROSE — The First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St., will have a Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24.

The annual Christmas Concert begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Christmas Eve Service begins at 6 p.m.

This will be a Christmas Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service, with elements for children.

All are invited

Call…

 

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Bishop Fenwick High School presented ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

CAST AND CREW FROM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat performance in November at Bishop Fenwick.

 

PEABODY — On Wednesday, November 19, Bishop Fenwick High School’s Drama Department brought Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to the stage that featured a talented ensemble of students from…

 

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Teen organizes Santa Paws drive for animal shelter dogs

CARMEN PROCHILO has turned her passion for helping shelter dogs into an online Christmas fundraiser she dubbed Santa Paws to provide them with toys and comfort items. (Courtesy Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Carmen Prochilo has turned her passion for animals into a holiday drive she has dubbed Santa Paws to benefit the…

 

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Multiple impressive performances from girls’ track team in first meet

EMMA GREENLEAF took first in the 55-meter hurdles (10.27) and 2nd in the long jump (13’6”) in Lynnfield’s season-opening meet against Amesbury at The Track at New Balance in Brighton. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BOSTON —  Last winter, the Lynnfield High girls’ indoor track and field team went 2-2 as they came in third place…

 

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The City Hall Update

MELROSE, — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Upcoming holiday hours

and closures

In observance of Christmas, City Hall, the City Yard and the Milano Center will close on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 12:30 p.m. and be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25; Friday, Dec. 26, and Saturday, Dec…

 

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How can I have a more sustainable holiday?

By JOHN ROGERS
Sustainability Committee Chair

Whether the holidays snuck up on you or you’ve been preparing for months, here are three ideas for making gift-giving impactful for family and friends while making them low-impact for people and the environment.

1. Think intangible. For some on your gift list, giving experiences instead of things…

 

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Runners, Knights come together for kids

THE PARTNERSHIP led to a collection of over 80 toys.

WAKEFIELD — The Mystic Runners of Wakefield and the Knights of Columbus recently partnered together to host a Toys for Tots drive. Together, they collected 84 toys! 

Many thanks to the Wakefield community for their generous toy donations. 

The Mystic Runners also thank…

 

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School Committee OK’s supplemental ed. funding

MELROSE — Thanks to the historic generosity of voters, the city’s schools began righting a listing ship this week.

The School Committee Tuesday approved spending $3.8 million to restore 15 teaching positions and two administrators; meet current contractural obligations; buy curriculum materials, and purchase instructional technology, all of which were imperiled over the last two…

 

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