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Throwback Thursday, 1946

WITH THE WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2026 graduating this Saturday, we take you back 80 years with this photograph of the newly elected 1946-1947 Wakefield High School Student Council. The photo includes a number of individuals whose names and faces will be well-known to longtime Wakefield residents. In the front row, from left…

 

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May tax collections expand state’s cash buffer

By COLIN A. YOUNG
State House News Service

BOSTON — With just one month left in fiscal year 2026, state tax collections are running more than $1.8 billion ahead of what Gov. Maura Healey’s budget office projected it would need by this point in the year.

The Department of Revenue said Wednesday that it collected $2.767 billion…

 

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Softball 2026

Bats power Wakefield softball to 9-3 first round win over Bedford

Softball 2026
KATHRYN SLISKI (5IP, 7H, 3R, 3ER, 4BB, 4K) earned the win in Wakefield’s 9-3 first round triumph over Bedford on Monday. The Warriors host Milton for a Sweet 16 matchup today at 4 p.m. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High softball team passed their first test of the Div. 2…

 

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Corey L. Fanjoy Sr.

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Motorcycle enthusiast, avid boxer

WAKEFIELD — Corey L. Fanjoy Sr., a lifelong resident of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Tuesday, June 2.

Born in Melrose, April 1, 1969, he was the son of Jane M. (DiPaolo) Fanjoy and the late Neil Fanjoy Sr., he carried their love throughout his life…

 

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MHS 2026 Graduation Supplement

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

 

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Class of ’26 steps into the future

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MEMBERS OF THE Melrose High Class of 2026 gather for their May 29 commencement exercise. (Lisa Lord Photo)

MELROSE — Nothing could dampen the spirit of the occasion as family and friends braved the rain last Friday to watch Melrose High School say goodbye to…

 

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The work got you here

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

JOSEPH BARANYI and NAOMI BREAY

By JOSEPH BARANYI and NAOMI BREAY
Class Presidents

Jos: Hello everyone, and thank you for coming out tonight to support the newest graduates of Melrose High School. We are so honored to be speaking today.

Naomi: My name is Naomi…

 

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Public hearings on new rates for water, trash and recycling

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

 

NORTH READING — The Select Board with hold two public hearings at its next meeting on Monday, June 15 to set new water rates and establish new trash and recycling fees for the new fiscal year. The hybrid meeting will be…

 

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Sign up now for Amazing Berry Pond Scramble June 14

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

NORTH ANDOVER — The Friends of Harold Parker announce the ninth running of the Amazing Berry Pond Scramble! The race will take place rain or shine at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14.

Berry Pond is located on Middleton Road in North Andover in DCR’s…

 

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World Cup-bound Frantzdy Pierrot comes home

Melrose High welcomes #14 back to his alma mater

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

NUMBER 14 forever. Melrose’s own Frantzdy Pierrot was on hand to sign shirt and speak to students at Melrose High on Wednesday, May 27. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—Just a day after…

 

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Friends of NRCOA ice cream social and election of officers

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

NORTH READING — The Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging will be meeting Monday, June 8 at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center, 157 Park St., at 7 p.m. for an informational meeting, the annual election of officers and ice cream sundaes.

Everyone is…

 

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What’s the Buzz?

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town…

 

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