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Warrior girls’ track bounces back from Melrose loss with big win over Wilmington

MEGAN CLARK crosses the finish line in 1st place for the 100 hurdles with a PR of 18.6. She also stayed undefeated in the triple jump with a 1st place and PR leap of 32’3”. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

READING — The Wakefield High girls’ track and field team bounced back after a tough loss…

 

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Throwback Thursday May 1 2025

Throwback Thursday 1941

Throwback Thursday May 1 2025
LOOKING NORTH in Wakefield Square as the clouds of war descended upon the world in 1941. Anchor stores at the time were F.W. Woolworth and the Colonial Spa on the west side of Main Street and the First National supermarket on the east side. A portion of the sign for Smith’s Drug Store can be

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Council race takes shape

WAKEFIELD — The race apparently is on for an open seat on the Town Council.

Yesterday, Fox Road’s Gerard Leeman took out nomination papers for the position vacated when Ed Dombroski was elected Town Treasurer on April 22. Samuel Hockenbury of Emerson Street took out nomination papers Tuesday.

The Town Council voted Monday to hold…

 

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Contested Race: Select Board (vote for 2 out of 4)

Jeff Griffin, Select Board candidate
JEFF GRIFFIN
Select Board candidate

My name is Jeff Griffin. My family and I have been proud to call North Reading our home for the past 20 years. I own and operate a small business here in town and have had the opportunity to connect with the people of North…

 

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Contested Race: Community Planning Commission 2-year seat (vote for 1 of 2 candidates)

Jonathon Coste, Community Planning Commission 2-year seat candidate
JONATHON COSTE
CPC candidate, 2-year seat

My name is Jon Coste, and I’ve been a proud resident of North Reading for over 18 years. In that time, my family and I have built strong roots—raising four children, forging lasting friendships, and developing a deep appreciation for what…

 

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Town Election Day is Tuesday, May 6

ALL 12 CANDIDATES in the annual Town Election on May 6 participated in a spirited forum Tuesday night at Kitty’s hosted by the North Reading Republican Town Committee. Over 90 people attended and asked the candidates pointed questions as the town faces steep budget deficits in FY26 and beyond. From left: Chuck Carucci (Housing Authority),

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School Com. approves $40.7M operating budget

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING – The School Committee approved a revised operating budget request of $40,780,049 for FY26 at Monday’s public budget hearing.

It is $597,752 lower than the School District’s original request of $41,377,801. This reduction was achieved through a combination of receiving $150,545 in previously unanticipated funds due to per student increases…

 

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Park Street bridge road closure begins May 5

 

NORTH READING — On Monday, May 5, the Department of Public Works along with its contractor, Kodiak Corporation, will begin work to replace the Park Street bridge that carries Park Street over Martins Brook in the vicinity of the intersection with Winter Street and Freedom Drive.

As a result, Park Street – between Winter…

 

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Great works on display

THE 2025 MELROSE ARTS FESTIVAL showcased the talents of many area artists and artisans, some of whom make awesome glassware. The event was held in Memorial Hall last weekend. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Time to tickle your funny bone!

NORTH READING — The Veterans Department is hosting a Comedy Improv Series with comedian Jody Sloane. It starts Monday, May 5 and will run weekly for a total of six weeks.

Recognizing the many health benefits of laughter can help us understand the importance of adding more humor into our lives. The physical health benefits…

 

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Uncontested Race: School Committee (vote for 2)

Jeff Friedman, School Committee candidate

 

JEFFREY FRIEDMAN
School Committee candidate

Three educators. Most of us can name at least one. Someone that took the time to guide us. To motivate us. Someone that pushed us to be something more. A tough-loving soccer coach. A compassionate counselor. A third-grade teacher that made school fun and…

 

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Cygnets Parade part of city’s 175th celebration

MELROSE — The Melrose Creative Alliance and Melrose Chamber of Commerce invite families, friends and neighbors to join the festive Make Way for Cygnets Parade on Saturday, May 3 as a part of the city’s 175th birthday celebration.

The day kicks off at 10 a.m. at Memorial Hall with birthday festivities, cake and interactive exhibits…

 

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