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Sports: October 23, 2025

 

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Wakefield native Dave Lapham to be inducted into Bengals Ring of Honor this weekend

DAVE LAPHAM (WHS ’70) will be inducted into the Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor at halftime of the team’s game against the Jets this Sunday. (Courtesy Photo)

By GEOFF HOBSON

Dave Lapham in the Bengals Ring of Honor?

As Lap himself would say to his faithful listeners in the Bengals radio booth he has inhabited…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose improves to 5-2 with win over Wilmington after shutting out Watertown on Senior Night

Post publication update:
Melrose defeats Wilmington 21-14 (Oct. 24)

 

 

Published October 24, 2025

Senior Night shutout for Melrose High football

21-0 Watertown win has Melrose now 4-2 on season
By CORY THOMAS

 

 

THE MELROSE High varsity football team shutout Watertown last week to remain in contention for playoffs. At 4-2 they

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Town in line for $1.3M MWRA loan

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield will be receiving an interest-free loan from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in the amount of $1,356,000 for the replacement of water mains. The Town Council approved and signed the relevant documents and agreements this week.

The loan will fund the town’s Water Main Improvements Project, which includes replacing approximately 11,800 linear…

 

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Darlene Culwell, 61

Loved the beach, music and family 

WAKEFIELD — Darlene Emily Culwell, 61, of Wakefield, formerly Tewksbury died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on October 16. 

Born in Lynn, February 23, 1964, she was the daughter of Carol (Boivin) Dufour and the late David Dufour. She was raised in Wakefield and…

 

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Median home sale prices soar

MELROSE — The median price of a single-family home sold in the city just keeps climbing.

According to the most recent report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data, the 11 single-families sold in Melrose last month fetched a median price of $940,000, a 21 percent jump from…

 

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Information on the Nov. 4 City Election

MELROSE — Melrose voters can cast their ballot for the November 4, 2025 local election in one of three ways: In-person Early Voting, Vote by Mail, or In-person on Election Day.

The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 25 by 5 p.m. The City Clerk’s Office will be open until 5 p.m. on…

 

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Early voting, free flu shots coming soon

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

Early Voting Begins Oct. 25

Early voting for the Nov. 4 Local Election begins on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Melrose City Hall, 562 Main St. In-person early voting is available to all registered Melrose voters on the following dates and…

 

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Melrose Farmers’ Market plans festive finale

THE SELECTIONS remain bountiful as the Farmers’ Market season comes to a close.

 

MELROSE — The regular season of the Melrose Farmers’ Market comes to a close on Thursday, October 30, and the community is invited to celebrate!

Each week, the market has brought together 25 farms, food vendors, and artisans — offering everything…

 

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Food and fun at Giacomo’s will help our veterans

MELROSE — The Gately Funeral Home will again be doing its part to raise money for the Melrose Veterans Relief Fund. You’ll have a fun and tasty time helping staff reach their goal of $5,000 in donations in the process.

On Monday, November 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., join the Gatelys as they…

 

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Melrose has a Halloween Dog Paw-rade

MELROSE — Get ready for a spooktacular good time at the Melrose Dog Society’s Halloween Dog Paw-rade! Join us on Sunday, October 26 starting at 11 a.m. for a frightfully fun event that’s all about our furry friends. We’ll be parading through East Knoll Field in our best Halloween costumes, so get creative and show…

 

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