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Rep Jones cancels July 10 office hour

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026

NORTH READING — Due to unforeseen circumstances, the monthly district office hours of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) scheduled for Friday, July 10 have been canceled.

Constituents in need of assistance may contact Rep. Jones’ office at 617-722-2100. They can also email…

 

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Warrior volleyball clinics return to WMHS


The Warrior volleyball summer clinics will return to the Charbonneau Field House at Wakefield Memorial High School this summer. The clinics are for girls and boys from grades 4-9.

There will be two weeks each available for grades 4-6 and grades 7-9. The first session will be from July 20-23 and the second session will…

 

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More than a listing: The story of the Wakefield Building

By MICHELLE VISCO

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Building, located at 414-416 Main Street, went up for sale in May, and Andrew McCaul, a local realtor, will be selling it with his partner Nadia Mounsif on behalf of Jack Palano, the building’s owner.

The Wakefield Building holds much history and is a historic landmark in town…

 

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Wakefield Little League Jimmy Fund teams in full swing

WAKEFIELD — The Jimmy Fund Little League season is underway in Wakefield.

Wakefield Little League has 10 Jimmy Fund teams participating this year, ages varying from 7 to 12-years-old.

The Jimmy Fund Little League is celebrating its 41st season this summer. The goal is to extend the Little League season for all players while most…

 

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Political Notebook: An endorsement, poll results and more as campaigns heat up

The following releases were submitted by either the candidates, their offices or groups supporting them.

Reproductive rights group backs Lipper-Garabedian for State Senate

MELROSE – Reproductive Equity Now has endorsed Kate Lipper-Garabedian in the Democratic primary for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat. The organization, which advocates for reproductive freedom and healthcare access, cited…

 

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Tina Cresta, 64

Her colorful personality was a staple around town

WAKEFIELD — Tina Ann (Fotino) Cresta, 64, of Wakefield canceled the Fourth of July fireworks and then proceeded to pass away without our permission on Saturday July 4, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Lynn, MA on March 25, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Franklin…

 

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Dana-Farber Mammography Van at IRP Aug. 4

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

NORTH READING — Are you due for your breast cancer screening? Then save yourself some time and the hassle of a commute into Boston or other area hospitals by scheduling an appointment today on Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van!

The van is coming to Ipswich River Park…

 

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Happy 250th birthday America!

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026

ANTONIO SORDILLO AND HIS FAMILY helped the community celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday in style by leading the annual Fourth of July Pillings Pond Parade. The weather was perfect and all the participants had a great time. Sordillo and family leads the Boat Parade each

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026


THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 29-July 3.

During the week of June 29-July 3, the House met for a total of 11 hours and 34 minutes and the Senate…

 

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Senior news and activities

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Get ready to soak up the sunshine at the Lynnfield Senior Center. Summer is here, and there’s no better time to join the Senior Center for fun seasonal programs, engaging activities, and community gatherings created especially for adults 60 and older.

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SC hit with OML complaint

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

 

LYNNFIELD — Former School Committee member Jamie Hayman has accused one of his former colleagues of violating the Open Meeting Law (OML) during a mid-May meeting. 

Hayman filed the Open Meeting Law complaint against School Committee member Jim Dillon on June 18…

 

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