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A summer of music in the park continues

July 3, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A summer of fun and outdoor musical entertainment continues in July thanks to the volunteer efforts of two different town groups, the North Reading Community Coffeehouse and the Friends of North Reading Parks and Recreation. Both events are being held at the Ipswich River Park gazebo free of charge…

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Horseshoe Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament raised over $50,000

July 3, 2025

READY to head out to the links for the 40th annual Horseshoe Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament are (l-r): Horseshoe co-owner Noah Goldstein, former Horseshoe owner Pat Lee, B. Lee and Brian Lee. (Kathi Lee Photo)

NORTH READING — The year 2025 was exceptional for the Horseshoe Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament. It marked the 40th…

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O’Neill appointed RMLD interim general manager

July 3, 2025

READING – Michael O’Neill has been appointed as Reading Municipal Light Department’s interim general manager.

O’Neill’s career spans more than two decades in the electric utility industry. O’Neill previously held key positions at National Grid and Eversource, and has served as the RMLD director of operations since Jan. 2024.

“As we begin the search…

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Fourth quarter honor roll at NRMS

July 3, 2025

NORTH READING — North Reading Middle School Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell has announced that the following students earned high honor roll or honor roll standing for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year.

GRADE 6
HIGH HONORS

The following grade 6 students were named to the high honor roll: Stella Abcunas, Blake Adams, Pia…

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Pride Ride photo page

July 3, 2025

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Airborne!

July 2, 2025

JORDAN STAAB takes flight while sliding down the inflatable waterslide in order to cool off from 95-degree temperatures at Recreation Station on June 24. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Department head searches underway

July 2, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board unanimously voted on June 23 to form two different search committees to evaluate prospective applicants for two vacant department head positions.

Select Board Chair Phil Crawford said Town Clerk Amanda Haggstrom recently submitted her resignation. Haggstrom, who has worked for the town for the past two…

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Rembrandt would be proud

July 2, 2025

ASPIRING ARTISTS, from clockwise, counselor Jack Martino, Lia Umar, Evelyn Barry, Chloe Muller, Thea Daniels and Isla Ketelhut had a great time creating works of art during Lynnfield Community Schools’ Art Extravaganza camp on June 27.

(Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Mendese, Kelter named boys’ track All-Stars

July 2, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Two members of the Lynnfield High boys’ track and field team made the Cape Ann League All-Star team this spring. The two Pioneers to make the team are senior Eli Mendese and junior Nick Kelter.

For Mendese, he made it in the high jump for the second year in a row.…