Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026
85 EAST STREET in 2013.
This is from Historic Melrose, a new Melrose Historical Society focused on preserving, educating and promoting the rich history of Melrose including the celebration of our phenomenal architecture.
The beautiful but modest house at 85 East St. was…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026
Quinnipiac University commencement
HAMDEN, Conn. — Olivia Abbott of Melrose received a bachelor’s degree in science in marketing from Quinnipiac University during the school’s commencement ceremony in May.
Saint Michael’s College dean’s list
COLCHESTER, VT — Local students were named to the dean’s list…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026
MALDEN — Mystic Valley Elder Services introduced a new name on June 4, at the conclusion of the nonprofit agency’s 50th anniversary year. The organization is now Mystic Valley Aging Services.
“Our new name reflects our mission, which has expanded during our 50-year history,” said…
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July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate inclusion and to recognize the accomplishments of those who have overcome much more than others have in order to lead full, productive lives.
With the unfortunate rise of stigma and bullying, combined with shrinking access to services and…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026
A recent survey of 11- to 17-year-old boys by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that offers resources for families navigating online media, found that around a third gambled in the last year.
In 2023, sports betting became legal in the commonwealth. It is now one of…
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Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026
THE MELROSE COOPERATIVE BANK FOUNDATION recently made a $10,000 donation to the Melrose Farmer’s Market SNAP match program, strengthening a commitment to provide food access in the city. Above, board members Stephanie Nelson, John Gately and Jim Oosterman make the presentation to market
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 16, 2026
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and…
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Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 15, 2026
FRIENDS Austin Routhier (left) and Winnie Gardner kick back and relax after sliding down the inflatable waterslide at Recreation Station on July 8. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
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SATURDAY, JULY 18
ward-winning Wakefield Farmers Market, Hall Park off of North Avenue, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market, as always, has something for everyone.
MONDAY, JULY 20
• Chess, McCarthy Senior Center on Converse Street, 10 a.m. Get ready to strategize and socialize! Whether you’re a seasoned grandmaster or just learning the ropes…
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(Please note: We will no longer include the lengthy Zoom URLs in our list of meetings. If you want to join a meeting remotely, go to the town’s new website — wakefieldma.gov)
MONDAY, JULY 20
Town Council, in-person at the WCAT studio at Wakefield Memorial High with remote access via Zoom, 7 p.m. The…
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A WooSox vs. IronPigs minor league baseball game at Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 19, 2021. (Credit: Waz8, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)
This comes from Colin A. Young of the State House News Service.
As the big leaguers approached the All-Star break, the Massachusetts House last week took its own swing at baseball…
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