Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026
By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP
Every day or so, I read about another study that proves beyond all doubt that something we do is going to kill us. We’re all doomed if we continue to ignore the warnings about toxins and foods and activities…
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WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High softball team pushed their winning streak to five games and their overall record to 11-3 with an impressive stretch of Middlesex League victories over Reading, Melrose and Lexington.
The Warriors are now ranked No. 15 in Div. 2 with six games remaining in the regular season.
Wakefield’s 4-0…
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WAKEFIELD — The public is invited to attend the Town of Wakefield Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. This outdoor ceremony is on the Veterans Memorial (Upper) Common in front of the World War II Memorial. To mark this special year, the theme for the Memorial Day Ceremony is “Fighting…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026
By NEIL ZOLOT
NORTH READING — The annual charity golf tournament of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce will be held on Monday, May 18 at the Hillview Golf Course 149 North St.
It is one of the Chamber’s signature events with proceeds benefitting…
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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026 By DAN TOMASELLO
LYNNFIELD — Voters overwhelmingly expressed interest in the town exploring the provision of property tax relief for seniors by approving a citizens’ petition during Spring Town Meeting on April 28.
Newly elected Board of Assessors member Alan Dresios, who created the citizens’ petition…
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FIVE FOURTH grade students at the Walton School were recognized at WEF’s Celebration of Learning. Pictured above: Walton Principal Brian Schmitt, WEF President Jamee Paolillo and Superintendent Doug Lyons with 4th grade student honorees Madalyn Elizabeth Ryan, Libby Trachtenberg, Liam Murphy and Franklin Butterworth.
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Educational Foundation recently celebrated Walton School students…
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WAKEFIELD — Tonight at 6, a WCAT intern and a volunteer will cover the Division 2 Wakefield Warriors boys’ volleyball match against the Division 1 Woburn Tanners. This game will not be livestreamed but will be uploaded to WCAT’s YouTube channel as soon as possible.
Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Wakefield Independence Day Committee will…
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MEMBERS OF THE Wakefield Garden Club supplied plants and flowers sold during the annual Floral Way Festival at the Hartshorne House. (Frank Conte File Photo)
Rain or shine at the Hartshorne House, 9 a.m. to noon
WAKEFIELD — Saint Joseph School (Wakefield) welcomed Magaga Enos, a teacher from Tembea Academy, as a part of its…
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WAKEFIELD — Saint Joseph School (Wakefield) welcomed Magaga Enos, a teacher from Tembea Academy, as a part of its Battle of the Bills student fundraiser. The students drew from his infectious energy, while learning about Kenyan culture and the incredible mission of his school, which works to provide a high-quality education for girls—a rarity in…
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WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield is offering a Video Marketing Grant Program to support local businesses in creating professional, short-form promotional videos for digital and social media use. Through this program, businesses can receive up to $750 in funding to help showcase their products, services, and presence in the community.
Businesses may choose to…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026
NORTH READING — The May Showcase of the North Reading Community Coffeehouse is Saturday, May 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The performers are Diane Battistello, Tom Cook, and Ed Spillert. “Each performer will do about a 30-minute set. They will provide a nice variety of music, which…
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