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Merrill and Corrigan to lead middle and high schools

August 1, 2025

By ELLIS IURILLI-HOUGH

MELROSE — Budget cuts in the Melrose Public Schools have left many parents concerned about the upcoming school year. One of the cuts that has generated the most discussion and, for many, worry, is the elimination of the middle school principal position.

Jason Merrill, who has been…

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More images from the Summer Stroll

August 1, 2025

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Middleton man charged in Lookout Terrace murder

July 31, 2025

LYNNFIELD — A 53-year-old Middleton man was arrested in connection with the murder of a Lookout Terrace man on the morning of Tuesday, July 29.

Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker announced that John Kosta, 53, of Middleton will be arraigned for the May 9 murder of 55-year-old Timothy O’Neil. Massachusetts State Police (MSP)…

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Summertime Theater

July 31, 2025

LINDSAY SQUADRITO (left) starred as Lydia and Addie McDuffee portrayed Clone #2 during Lynnfield Community Schools’ production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” last month. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Updates from City Hall

July 31, 2025

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

Fall Rec programs accepting signups

Melrose Recreation fall programs are still accepting registration! Flag Football (Grades K-6) and Middle School Football (Grades 6-8) are accepting signups until Friday, August 15. Youth sports programs are open to athletes of all skill…

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Melrose High fall sports tryouts are two weeks away

July 31, 2025

MELROSE — Tryouts for the fall sports season at Melrose High School are quickly approaching. The season will officially begin with football tryouts on Aug. 15 and all other sports on Aug. 18.

Registration for fall sports is still open. Student-athletes can register online by visiting the MHS Arbiter registration link at:

students.arbitersports.com/organizations/melrose-athletic-department

Melrose offers nine…

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Warrior football gears up for the season

July 31, 2025

THE WARRIORS will begin practice in two weeks on Aug. 15. Their first regular season game is on Friday, Sept. 5 at home against Greater Lawrence Tech. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield high football team begins their season in two weeks with tryouts/practice starting on Friday, Aug. 15.

The Warriors will play a nine-game…

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Throwback Thursday 1868

July 31, 2025

THE OLD CALEB PRENTISS HOUSE in 1868, shown in this colorized photo, stood on the north corner of Lafayette and Common streets, on the site of the present Town Hall. Caleb Prentiss was the seventh minister of the First Congregational Church, serving in that role from 1769 to 1803. He also fought against the British

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‘Affordable’ units available at The Basin

July 31, 2025

THE FIRST TENANTS are expected to move into “The Basin,” at the head of the Lake on Aug. 1. The Zoning Board of Appeals last week voted to recommend that a Certificate of Occupancy be issued for Building 1 by Building Inspector Ben DeChristoforo.

WAKEFIELD — This comes from Town Hall.

The Basin, located on…

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All invited to free NNO event Aug. 5

July 31, 2025

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team (CIT) is hosting its annual National Night Out (NNO) for all ages on Tuesday, August 5 at Ipswich River Park from 5–7:30 p.m.

National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening North Reading by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and…

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