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Throwback Thursday, 1900

THE WAKEFIELD Memorial High School Class of 2026 will be the last to graduate from the current high school building, as the new high school currently under construction is scheduled to open in early 2027. With graduation ceremonies just a couple of weeks away, we share today’s colorized photo of the entire Wakefield High School

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Food drive successful

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

 

THE NORTH READING Republican Town Committee continued its tradition of hosting a food drive at the North Reading Food Pantry, 150 Haverhill St., coinciding with the annual Townwide Yard Sale sponsored earlier this month by the Friends of the NR Council on Aging.

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A patriotic tradition continues

Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

 

LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL fifth grade teacher Mark Vermont’s class helped Veterans Services Officer place American flags at the West Burying Ground and Old Burying Ground recently. Front row, from left, Siena McKenna, Olivia Martinez, Silas Robinson, Fernando Lubo Leon, Allie Kent, Maddie Muzerall, Rachel

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Connor’s Kindness Project supporting young patients at Connecticut Children’s

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

 

REID R. SACCO Cancer Alliance Chief of Operations and Co-Founder Gene Sacco and Connor’s Kindness Project Co-Founder/Executive Director Sharon Marrama worked together to help bring smiles to children after CKP donated 100 Kindness Kits and 75 emergency kits to Connecticut Children’s recently. (Courtesy Photo)

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What’s the Buzz?

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

 

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the…

 

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McInerney to graduate from Phillips

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21. 2026

 

LILLY McINERNEY has signed on to play Division 1 women’s hockey for the Northeastern University Huskies next year. She is graduating from Phillips Academy in Andover later this month. (Courtesy Photo)

ANDOVER — A North Reading resident and soon to be 2026 graduate of…

 

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Friends of NRCOA donate $8,100 to senior programs

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21. 2026

 

MEMBERS OF THE Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging hosted a gift card raffle table at the Senior Center during another successful Townwide Yard Sale held earlier this month at more than 70 sites. They are (from left): Joanna Lexth, Joann Gallant,

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published May 22, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News

 

 

Volume 51 – Report No. 20
May 11-15, 2026

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or the Senate last week.

During the week of May 11-15…

 

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Honorary Parade Marshal spotlight: Mark and Judy Hall

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

 

MANY WHO ATTEND this year’s Memorial Day parade will recognize one of the Honorary Parade Marshals—Mark Hall—as the guy who makes the hayrides possible between the Putnam House and the Town Common during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities, driving his antique Farmall Tractor

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Memorial Day Bicycle Decorating Contest

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

NORTH READING — Hey kids, it’s time to show your patriotic spirit by participating in the town’s annual decorated bicycle contest. All participants are invited to ride your decorated bike along the Memorial Day parade route.

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Level 2 drought status declared

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It’s official. As of May 19, the town of North Reading is included in the region of the state categorized as “Level 2 Significant Drought.”

Water Superintendent Matt Prince reported to the Select Board at Monday night’s meeting that…

 

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Our Place on the Hill: Caregiver Support, Veterans Family Connection, May birthday celebrations at Senior Center

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…

 

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