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BOSTON – A former Melrose firefighter was sentenced last Wednesday, July 9 in federal court in Boston for passport fraud and aggravated identity…

By SAM DRYSDALE
State House News Service

BOSTON — Massachusetts could become the first state to ban future generations from buying tobacco or nicotine products, a move that some say will finally end addiction to the harmful products, but others argue removes adult choices and freedom and would hurt small businesses.

The bill vetted Monday…

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

Dog Park set to reopen this week

The Melrose Dog Park is set to reopen on Saturday, July 19 following the installation of a new 6-foot perimeter fence. This important upgrade, which was paid for by a free cash allocation…

WAKEFIELD — A Northeast Metro Tech freshman English class read a novel written by their teacher…

BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian nominated Wakefield resident Marie Rej and Melrose resident Janis Mamayek, founders of INspire CAFÉ in Wakefield as 2025 Commonwealth Heroines. Each year, state legislators identify women in their Districts who make outstanding contributions to their communities…

New spiritual leader at Temple Emmanuel

WAKEFIELD — Members of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield are excited to welcome Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein to Temple Emanuel as their new spiritual leader.

With 25 years of experience, Rabbi Micah brings a wealth of wisdom, a strong dedication to progressive Jewish values, and a…

BOSTON — Registration is open for the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5, funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk will aim to raise $9.5 million this year in the effort…