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Local artist exhibit at the library 

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library has local artist Frank Gelott’s paintings on display. 

Born and raised in New England, Gelott attended the University of Massachusetts, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in Human Resources Management. Thereupon, he turned his attentions to graphic art and opened Mad Hatter Design, a graphics design…

 

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Polymnia performs Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass” March 8

 

MELROSE — For over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Saturday, March 8, Polymnia will continue this tradition by performing Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass,” a masterwork that will resonate through the rafters from the opening “Kyrie” to the final…

 

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Front Page: February 27, 2025

 

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Sports: February 27, 2025

 

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Wrestling 2025

Wakefield wrestlers take 2nd at Div. 3 State Tournament

Wrestling 2025
THE WARRIORS took 2nd as a team at the Div. 3 State Tournament in Foxborough last weekend. Multiple Warriors will head to All-States this weekend at Methuen High. (Courtesy Photo)

FOXBOROUGH — Fresh off their Div. 3 North Sectional championship, the Wakefield High wrestling team traveled to Foxborough High on Friday and Saturday for the Div…

 

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Senior to Seniors Pitch

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Senior to Seniors Pitch
LAST SPRING, Wakefield Memorial High School senior Mary Rocha interviewed Mary Muir for the Seniors to Seniors project.

WAKEFIELD — Seniors to Seniors is set to take place on Wednesday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wakefield Senior Center, 30 Converse St.
Organizers are still in need of adults who would like to…

 

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Throwback Thursday: January 16, 1996

A WAKEFIELD POLICE OFFICER examines the wreckage of a Komatsu excavator in the wake of a train crash at the Forest Street crossing in Greenwood on Jan. 16, 1996. A Mack truck pulling a low-bed trailer carrying the the excavator got stuck on the tracks at about 5:30 p.m. as a train out of Boston…

 

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Front Page published February 27, 2025

 

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Teachers lost, services cut in schools’ budget plan

MELROSE — Sharing what many knew was coming, school leadership said this week the way the city’s educational system is currently funded is simply not “a sustainable method” as they face a significant budget gap just to keep services where they’re at now.

Without a serious infusion of money, school leaders will need to reduce…

 

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Mayor names Financial Task Force

MELROSE — Next week, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis will convene the first meeting of her administration’s newly constituted Financial Task Force. This advisory group, led by the City’s Chief Financial Officer and the School Department Business Manager, will also include the mayor, superintendent of schools and members of the City Council and School Committee. 

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Updates from City Hall

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming 

week: 

Wyoming Cemetery 

clean-up begins March 1 

Wyoming Cemetery will begin the Spring clean-up on Saturday, March 1. Family members wishing to save any personal, holiday or seasonal decorations or any other mementos should remove them on…

 

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Melrose wrestling crowns state champ at Div. 2 finals

Moraes wins at 113; joins Savage & Albanese at All States

MHS JUNIOR Capt. Johnny Moraes in the Div. 3 State Champion in the 113 after sweeping the field at the D3 State Finals at Salem State on Sunday. Now, he aims to become All State Champion this weekend. (courtesy photo)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—Melrose…

 

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