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LHS holds Health and Wellness Fair

STUDENTS WALK THROUGH the Health Department and A Healthy Lynnfield’s new MegaBrain to learn about different illnesses and conditions that affect the brain during Lynnfield High School’s recent Health and Wellness Fair. This was the first viewing of the brain, which will be at other upcoming community events. (Courtesy Photo)

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School…

 

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Town Election: Unofficial Results

 

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Netmen sweep Stoneham, fall to Burlington 3-2

TREVOR VEILLEUX has played well at second singles this season, including a 6-2, 6-4 victory against Stoneham last week. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — In a pair of home matches last week, the Wakefield High boys’ tennis team had one win and one loss against fellow Middlesex League Freedom Division opponents. 

On Monday, April 14, the…

 

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Throwback Thursday: The 1949 Wakefield Baseball Team

THE 1949 Wakefield High School baseball team also included boys from the 1950, 1951 and 1952 graduating classes. Some of the names will be familiar to longtime Wakefield residents. In the front row, from the left are Bill Miller, shortstop Richard Cardillo, Phil Perrone, catcher Joe Rich, third baseman Dave Hallahan, second baseman Jerry Glynn,…

 

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Janet Sullivan, 82

Loved Irish and country music, knitting, gardening and trips to theme parks

WAKEFIELD — Janet M. Sullivan, 82, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on April 22 at the Kaplan House in Danvers after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. 

Born on June 11, 1942 in Revere, Janet was the daughter of the late…

 

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Alfred Willett, 100

US Army veteran who loved music and dancing 

WAKEFIELD — Alfred Francis Willett, 100, of Wakefield was called to be with Jesus Christ on April 19.

Alfred, son of Ruth (Markham) and Paul Cyril Willett was born on October 4, 1924 on the family farm in Chelsea, ME. He married his “sweetheart” Anne Therese…

 

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NRRTC Candidates Night Tuesday, April 29

NORTH READING – The public is invited to Candidates Night presented by the North Reading Republican Town Committee at Kitty’s Restaurant, 123 Main St. (rear function room) on Tuesday, April 29. Doors Open at 6:15 p.m.
Candidates on the May 6 Town Election ballot are as follows:

Select Board (two three-year terms): Incumbent Rich Wallner; new…

 

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Thousands gather at dawn for Battle of Lexington reenactment

A SINGLE SHOT rang out — then a volley. The skirmish was brief, chaotic and unforgettable. Eight militia men fell, 10 were wounded and the militia retreated. Last Saturday, the Melrose Weekly News was at the reenactment of the Battle of Lexington honoring the 250th anniversary of the event that helped change the world. More

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 Candidates’ Forum tackles hot-button issues

THE FOUR CANDIDATES for the two available seats on the Select Board in the May 6 Town Election participated in the Candidate Forum hosted by the North Reading Democratic Town Committee April 17. They are (from left): Catherine Morrin, Michael Scarlata, incumbent Rich Wallner and Jeff Griffin. (Neil Zolot Photo)

 

By NEIL ZOLOT

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Banks merge May 1

The following release comes from the Reading Cooperative Bank.

WAKEFIELD – We are excited to announce that Wakefield Co-operative Bank (WCB) will officially merge with Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) on May 1, 2025. This significant merger combines our neighboring banks and communities, which share a rich history spanning centuries.

Founded in 1886, RCB is a…

 

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Armstrong to take over city’s ambulance service

Fire Department ends role, citing many factors

MELROSE — Melrose Fire Chief John White and Mayor Jen Grigoraitis announced this week that the City of Melrose intends to enter an agreement to replace the city’s current primary ambulance service with Arlington-based Armstrong Ambulance. Armstrong currently provides emergency medical services (EMS) to Medford, Arlington, Waltham, and…

 

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Early Voting schedule for Town Election

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Early Voting will be offered for the May 6 Town Election beginning this Saturday, April 26 and will continue through Friday, May 2. The town’s polling location for Early Voting is the Town Hall gymnasium at 235 North St.

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