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We love a parade

THE MONTHLY duck display at the Beebe Memorial Library’s Circulation Desk is currently inspired by the town’s Fourth of July showstopper. (Photo courtesy of Amanda DeRosa)

 

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School food costs up sharply

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — The School Committee approved a transfer of $269,488.69 for Fiscal Year 2026 between food services accounts to cover health and life insurance costs of $122,540.54, retirement costs of $112,307, workers compensation ($24,072.04) and employer Medicare ($10,569.11), at their meeting Tuesday, June 23.

These chargebacks to the School Department to cover…

 

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Stevenson named to boys’ volleyball All-Star team

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ADEN STEVENSON

AKEFIELD — The Middlesex League boys’ volleyball coaches met recently to vote on All-Stars for the 2026 season. Wakefield had one All-Star selected: senior captain Aden Stevenson.

Stevenson, Wakefield’s setter, led the team with 474 assists. He was also 2nd in serving aces with 14, 2nd in hitting percentage (0.164) and 3rd…

 

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Dennis M Duggan

Native of Ireland known for warmth, humor

WAKEFIELD — Dennis M Duggan of Wakefield passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 20. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend whose warmth and humor touched all who knew him.

Born in Banteer, County Cork, Ireland, Dennis grew up one of six children…

 

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Jacquelyn J. Maher, 84

WAKEFIELD — Jacquelyn J. Maher, 84, of Wakefield, MA passed away on Saturday, June 20, at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, MA.

She was born in Everett, MA on January 28, 1942, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bernice (Fale) Nason.

Jackie was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Maher, and loving…

 

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Outside probe ordered for LMS racial incidents

Published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Department has hired an independent investigator to look into a series of racial incidents that have occurred at Lynnfield Middle School, Superintendent Tom Geary said during the School Committee’s June 15 meeting. 

Geary began the discussion…

 

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Future firefighter

Published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

TWO-YEAR-OLD Hudson Whitney had a blast sitting in Engine 4’s cab during the Fire Department’s touch-a-truck event at the Center Fire Station that was held as part of the town’s 250th Celebration on June 20. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

 

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Try Mini Ballers, flag football, volleyball or field hockey with P&R

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation

 

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PSB project recognized with regional CMAA award

Published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

 

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The $63.5 million public safety buildings and Town Hall project was recently recognized with a prestigious award. 

Voters approved the $63.5 million public safety and Town Hall project in December 2022. The project entailed constructing the new three-story…

 

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SC clashes over LHS antisemitic incident response

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Tensions ran high during the School Committee’s June 15 meeting over an antisemitic incident that recently occurred at Lynnfield High School. 

After a series of racist incidents occurred at Lynnfield Middle School over the last several months, school officials and Lynnfield Police have launched an investigation after a racist…

 

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Geary rated as ‘Proficient’ in SC evaluation

Published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — During a June 15 meeting, the School Committee gave Superintendent Tom Geary an overall rating of “Proficient” on his evaluation while acknowledging he has to work on several areas moving forward. 

Geary established four goals as part of the…

 

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Sparks fly as residents demand better response to hate incidents

Published in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The pushback continues. 

During a June 15 meeting, several residents gave the School Committee and Superintendent Tom Geary an earful about their response to the ongoing racist and antisemitic incidents that have occurred in Lynnfield Public Schools.

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