Congrats to the Melrose Youth Softball 10U Summer Softball team. The team finished 2nd place in a very competitive league of 30 teams with a final record of 11-1. The future looks bright for these softball players! (courtesy photo)
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
WAKEFIELD — The School Department will be using the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Educator Evaluation tool instead of a self-designed one. “There is an option to adopt their system or adapt it to a similar one we structures ourselves,” Superintendent Doug Lyons said at the School Committee…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
How would an override impact individual taxpayers?
MELROSE — Earlier this year, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis appointed and convened a Financial Task Force to formulate and propose a Proposition 2 1⁄2 override referendum based on an analysis of the city’s budgetary needs, examples from Melrose’s peer communities, and input from the Melrose public.
Based…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) is seeking proposals for community-oriented arts, cultural and interpretive sciences events and programming with broad public benefit and impact. The Local Cultural Council (LCC) annual grant application cycle opens Tuesday, September 2 and closes Thursday, October 16.
The MCC’s goal is to provide financial support on a direct-granting…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
Many winning teams return with unfinished business
VARSITY SPORTS start next week, which includes the Melrose High football team, who open at home next Friday against Peabody. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)
By JENNIFER GENTILE
MELROSE—Historically, the fall has always been one of Melrose High’s strongest of sport seasons, with teams paving a decade…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
NEW FACULTY members of the North Reading Public Schools attended orientation last week, including those who will teach at the town’s three elementary schools. From left: Jessica Leuci (Hood, first grade teacher), Gabrielle Aleksa (Hood, special education teacher), Lisa Labella (Batchelder, school adjustment counselor), Katherine Weymouth (Hood, special education teacher), Renee Ceraw (Hood, fourth grade
…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
NORTH READING — The School Committee voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly for five years until the 2030-31 school year, the maximum time allowed, at their meeting Monday, August 25.
“This renewal is both retrospective and prospective because Dr. Daly’s work over the years has been exemplary,” Chairman Jeff…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
OVER 150 golfers and supporters of the North Reading Diamond Club, including this large contingent of baseball alumni, participated in the club’s 10th annual golf tournament at the Hillview to support North Reading baseball programs. Joining them was retired Coach Frank Carey (2nd row, third from left). (Courtesy Photo)
NORTH READING — Current North…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Little School’s fifth grade students, AJ Fishman (left) and Emma Gramolini (right), shown with now retired Principal Chris Molle (center) for earning the Principal’s Top Dog Award. The annual award is given to students who exemplify outstanding leadership, exceptional citizenship, kindness and for having a positive impact on the school community. (Courtesy
…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.