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More details of data breach in schools

January 17, 2025

WAKEFIELD — The extent of last month’s data breach involving the local schools is coming into better focus, and the picture is not a pretty one.

Following is a memo sent to the community Wednesday afternoon by schools Supt. Dr. Doug Lyons, Assistant Supt. Kara Mauro and Jeff Weiner, director of Information Technology.

As…

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Chilly scene

January 17, 2025

THE LOWER COMMON was deserted on a bright but cold winter day. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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WAKEFIELD — With the new year, the municipal budget season has arrived and the the Town Council this week approved the first round of 11 departmental budgets for Fiscal Year 2026, which begins on July 1. All budgets are also scrutinized by the Finance Committee before going before Annual Town Meeting in…

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School Choice hearing Jan. 28

January 17, 2025

MELROSE — At their meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, the Melrose School Committee will hold a public hearing on School Choice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 76, Section 12B (d) for the 2025/2026 school year.

The School Choice program as set forth in M.G.L. c. 76, §12B allows for students to attend…

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Local comedian performing at The Melrose Knights of Columbus

January 17, 2025

JULIE NOLAN, Melrose comedian performing at The Melrose Knights of Columbus for seven shows.

MELROSE — Julie Nolan has announced an upcoming comedy residency at the Knights of Columbus located at 23 West Foster St. Accompanying Nolan’s stand-up performance will be a local comedian and a DJ. Portions of proceeds will be donated…

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Rallying to support beloved MHS teacher battling brain cancer

January 17, 2025

MELROSE — David Carbonneau, a dedicated Physics and Business teacher at Melrose High School since 2007 is battling glioblastoma, an aggressive and malignant brain tumor. In response, the Melrose community is coming together to show their support with a fundraiser on…

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MHS Orchestra receives a unique opportunity

January 17, 2025

DR. EMILY SCHAAD conducts a clinic in Melrose.

MELROSE — Last week, the MHS Orchestra enjoyed a spontaneous clinic from Dr. Emily Schaad, director of Orchestras from The State University of New York (Freedonia).

A sought-after conductor and clinician, Dr. Schaad was spending the week in Boston conducting the MMEA Northeast District Festival Orchestra…

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Sharla Sieve cornhole tournament Saturday

January 16, 2025

LYNNFIELD — The ‘In Memory of Sharla Cornhole Tournament’ will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 4-10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge.

Lynnfield High School Class of 2020 graduate Bryan Mallett is holding the cornhole tournament in order to raise funds for his upcoming run in the Boston Marathon on April 21. He is…

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Town launches new website

January 16, 2025

LYNNFIELD — The town of Lynnfield has launched its newly redesigned website that can be found at lynnfieldma.gov.

After a six-month design process, the new site offers a modern, user-friendly experience tailored to better serve residents, businesses and visitors. Some of the new key features include improved search functionality, quick access to important resources…

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Inspiring message

January 16, 2025

FORMER BOSTON CELTICS point guard Chris Herren discussed his journey with addiction and recovery during a presentation given to Lynnfield High School students on Dec. 12. The former basketball player, who grew up in Fall River and played two seasons in the NBA, has been in recovery since 2008. (Diana DeLeo Photo)

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Jones, House GOP ‘ready to get to work’

January 16, 2025

BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) is looking forward to leading his 25 Republican colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Jones…

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Skate for a Cause

January 16, 2025

SBLI IS PARTNERING WITH Youth Villages for a special fundraising event at The Rink at MarketStreet on Saturday, Jan. 18.

LYNNFIELD — Life insurer SBLI, the Presenting Sponsor of The Rink at MarketStreet Lynnfield, is holding a special skating event at The Rink on Saturday, Jan. 18, taking place from 1-4 p.m.