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Friends of NRCOA container gardening May 11

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — At the monthly meeting of the Friends of North Reading Council on Aging on Monday, May 11, Hugo Wiberg III, one of the Board members, and President of the Friends, will give many tips on home gardening, with special emphasis on container gardening…

 

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Moody’s Ratings upgrades North Reading to Aa1

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) upgraded the issuer rating of North Reading, Massachusetts to Aa1 from Aa2 on May 4, 2026. Additionally, Moody’s upgraded the Outstanding General Obligation Unlimited Tax (GOULT) bonds and General Obligation Limited Tax (GOLT) bonds that Moody’s rates to…

 

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NR Democrats to meet Tuesday

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — On Tuesday, May12 at 7:30 p.m., the North Reading Democratic Town Committee will meet in person at the North Reading Town Hall, 235 North St., North Reading in Room 14. This is a regular open meeting of the committee. Members will discuss…

 

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What’s happening on MMTV in May

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

 

 

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Beebe Friends’ book sale coming May 9

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some announcements and program notes from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Special Announcements from The Friends of the Melrose Public Library

The Friends of the Melrose Public Library’s annual spring book sale will be on Saturday, May 9 from…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026

 

 

Volume 51 – Report No. 18 • April 27-May 1, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 27-May 1. All roll calls in the House were on matters relating to…

 

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Date night

Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026

 

A GROUP OF FRIENDS smile from ear-to-ear before heading off to Lynnfield High School’s Junior Prom at Rockafellas on April 10. Front row, Ella Price, Sofia Giardina, Kiara Alarcon, Sophia Tramontozzi, Katie Shrewsbury and Elliana Moretti. Back row, from left, Ben Clancy, Sattyartha Singh,

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SBA experts to conduct seminar for speaker series

WAKEFIELD — On Wednesday, May 20, the Town of Wakefield and Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free seminar for our business community at the Americal Civic Center. This session will focus on the local, state and federal resources available to spur business growth. The seminar will take place from 8 to 9:30…

 

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WMHS students and staff honored at WEF’s Celebration of Learning

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Educational Foundation recently celebrated Wakefield Memorial High School (“WMHS”) students and staff who exemplify the core values of the high school plus go above and beyond in their efforts and contributions to the Wakefield Public Schools. Although many of the honorees were unable to attend due to school-related activities, Principal McLeod…

 

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Editorial: The mission continues as the Item turns 132 years old

Archive Photographs WDI
THE WAKEFIELD DAILY ITEM BUILDING on Albion Street in 1919.

Today the Wakefield Daily Item is 132 years old. In this business — hyper local community news gathering — it is virtually unheard of.

That’s not patting ourselves on the back. It is simply a fact. Not many companies our size have been around…

 

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Rob Flax Boom Chick Trio brings swing to Temple Emmanuel

THE ROB FLAX Boom Chick Trio is bringing their signature swing, harmonies and even pyrotechnics to Temple Emmanuel on May 17.

WAKEFIELD — On Sunday, May 17, Linden Tree Concerts presents Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio at Temple Emmanuel in Wakefield, from 2 – 4 p.m.

Rooted in equal parts hot swing, snarky songwriting, and…

 

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Trooper dies stopping wrong-way driver on Route 1

Posted on May 7, 2026

LYNNFIELD — As State Police mourned one of their own lost May 6 in a head-on crash on Route 1 not far from the tunnel, a memorial at the Danvers barracks continued to grow.

Because people realized Trooper Kevin Trainor died protecting others.

According to reports, Trainor had just finished…

 

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