WAKEFIELD — The Town Council’s budget review process continues as the board this week approved three more departmental budgets for FY2026, which begins July 1. All budgets are also scrutinized by the Finance Committee before going before the voters at the Annual Town Meeting on May 5.
This week, the Town Council…
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NEW POLICE OFFICER Kevin Carey is sworn in at Town Hall by Town Clerk Betsy Sheeran.
By MARK SARDELLA
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Police Department just welcomed its newest member, Officer Kevin Carey. Officer Carey graduated from the Lowell Police Academy on Sept. 30 and was sworn in on Monday by Town Clerk Betsy…
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BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding a virtual Town Hall meeting to share and discuss the results from his recent constituent survey. Over 1,600 local residents provided their input and feedback to Lewis about what issues are most important to them. Lewis will be using this feedback to help shape his priorities…
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MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:
Presidents’ Day is Feb. 17
All Melrose Public Schools and City Offices, except police and fire stations, will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day. The Melrose Public Library will be closed on Sunday, February 16…
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PLANTED ORGANIC CAFE was the scene of a ribbon cutting on January 17 attended by local officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce. Nestled in the heart of Melrose at 523 Main St., Planted Organic Cafe’s mission is to bring you fresh, and organic meals that not only taste incredible but also support a…
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WAKEFIELD — Senior privilege or limited open campus is coming to Wakefield Memorial High. The School Committee approved senior privilege for late arrivals and early dismissal for students who have an Academic Support Class akin to a study hall during the first and last block of the day, at their meeting Tuesday, February 11.
“We’re excited to offer this to give students the…
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THE WARRIOR boys’ hockey team picked up their biggest win of the season last night at the Burlington Ice Palace, defeating the Div. 1 Red Devils 3-2. That win will move Wakefield up in the Div. 3 power rankings. The Warriors are currently ranked No. 24 with two games remaining. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)
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“THE VALENTINE BLIZZARD” of Feb. 14-15, 1940 was dubbed “one of the worst storms in 20 years.” It dumped 14 inches of snow on the town, but it was the wind gusts as high as 80 mph causing massive drifts that left cars buried on local streets and people stranded wherever they were. A thousand
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THE MELROSE High gymnastics team took a season finale home win against Malden last Friday and honored their outgoing seniors at their annual Senior Night. Being celebrated were seniors (from left) Maya Weissman, Abby Dennison and Ella Ugino. Next week we will look at their performance at the Middlesex League Meet. (courtesy photo)
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BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding a virtual Town Hall meeting to share and discuss the results from his recent constituent survey. Over 1,600 local residents provided their input and feedback to Lewis about what issues are most important to them. Lewis will be using this feedback to help shape his priorities…
MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:
PLANTED ORGANIC CAFE was the scene of a ribbon cutting on January 17 attended by local officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce. Nestled in the heart of Melrose at 523 Main St., Planted Organic Cafe’s mission is to bring you fresh, and organic meals that not only taste incredible but also support a…
