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Rep. Jones’ district office hours July 10

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

 

BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in North Reading on Friday, July 10 from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street.

During office hours, Rep…

 

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Presenters, vendors and sponsors sought for National Night Out

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

 

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team (CIT) will be sponsoring its 10th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Ipswich River Park from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening North Reading by encouraging…

 

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Rotary’s ‘Concerts on the Common’ return July 8


LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Rotary’s Concerts on the Common will begin on Wednesday, July 8.

The 12 Barz Band will be performing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 8.

The Rico Barr Band will playing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 15.

Rick Desanctis will be performing from…

 

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Steak tips or hamburgers?

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

 

JUST IN TIME for cookout season, Barbara Campbell won the grilling basket raffled off by the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library to support library programs and services enjoyed by patrons of all ages. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Editorial: Early literacy’s big boost

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

Kudos to state lawmakers for filling a couple of gaps in early education. With literacy indicators declining in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey on June 26 signed legislation overhauling early reading instruction here. It comes not a minute too soon.

“When you become a strong reader, you…

 

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Editorial: Early literacy’s big boost

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

Kudos to state lawmakers for filling in a couple of gaps in early education. With literacy indicators declining in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey on June 26 signed legislation overhauling early reading instruction here. It comes not a minute too soon.

“When you become a strong…

 

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Opening night music

Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

 

THE MEMORYLANERS performed a cover of The Everly Brothers’ song “All I Have to Do is Dream” during the opening ceremony of the town’s 250th Celebration on the Town Common on June 19. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Happy Independence Day!

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

The semiquincentennial of the founding of our nation is a remarkable and noteworthy occasion and provides a perfect opportunity to ponder the magnitude of the document penned by our founding fathers in declaring the independence of the original 13 colonies from the British Crown while…

 

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Plant a Seed, Read!

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

 

IN KEEPING with the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library, the gardening basket raffle was won by Deb LaJoie. Themed raffles and semi-annual book sales are popular means for the Friends

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Let’s get the 250th celebration underway!

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 3, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Day-long activities are planned tomorrow as we celebrate America’s birthday. From morning kids’ parades and races, to a great late afternoon parade, an early evening concert on the common and a fireworks extravaganza after dark above Lake Quannapowitt, there will be plenty for…

 

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Commander Shelby Nikitin will lead Independence Day Parade

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 3, 2026

SHELBY NIKITIN (left) with her daughter and husband.

WAKEFIELD — On America’s 250th birthday, the Grand Marshal for Saturday’s July 4th Independence Day Parade in Wakefield will be retired Naval Commander Shelby Nikitin.

She is a 2000 graduate of Wakefield Memorial High and a 2004…

 

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EDITORIAL: Have a great, and safe, Fourth

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 3, 2026

We hope everyone has a great Fourth of July tomorrow.

The West Side Social Club and the Wakefield Independence Day Committee will be doing their part, as always, to make sure we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday in grand style, with pageants and races and…

 

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