THE WORLD’S BIGGEST sporting event, FIFA’s World Cup, is underway and this house at the corner of Church and Lafayette streets is ready for the occasion.The fact the home is on the Fourth of July parade route is certainly an added bonus. (Mark Sardella Photo)
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Eleanor M. “Ellie” Marchi, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2026 at Bear Hill Healthcare. She was 85.
Born in Auburn on September 26, 1940, Ellie was one of five children of the late Andrew and Helen (Symmes) Love. She exemplified warmth and kindness throughout her life, touching the…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026
By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP
I was a stay-at-home Mom for years while my sons were growing up, but when they both got into middle school, I decided that it was time to venture back into teaching. Being a substitute teacher seemed like the perfect…
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Anchored her family with a calm and generous spirit
WAKEFIELD — With great sadness and much love, we mourn the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Patricia A. Seymour of Saugus, formerly of Wakefield, on June 12, 2026. Pat was born on March 17, 1941 in Boston, the daughter of the late Ruth…
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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026
LYNNFIELD — The town of Lynnfield, in collaboration with A Healthy Lynnfield and the Lynnfield Police Department, is reminding residents of the importance of safe and responsible decision-making related to underage alcohol use, adult alcohol use and roadway safety.
This message follows a recent motor vehicle…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026
By Sean Killeen, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning
As the community begins to celebrate the 2026 graduates of North Reading High School, I always take the opportunity to reflect upon the growth, success, and limitless potential of the senior class as they prepare…
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WAKEFIELD — A motorcycle operator was taken by ambulance to Lahey Hospital in Burlington following a crash with a car on North Avenue yesterday morning. Police received several calls around 11:30 a.m. for a motorcycle struck by a car in the area of North Avenue and Richardson Avenue.
According to police, a 2001 Kawasaki motorcycle…
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WAKEFIELD — Project: Pop-Up and the Town of Wakefield welcome Proof of Concept to 243 North Ave. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will celebrate the opening of the new pop-up storefront on Wednesday, June 17, at 11:30 a.m.
Proof of Concept will be a makerspace, a place for innovators and creators within the community to come build…
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Public transportation better be the future because lawmakers are investing a lot of money into it.
On Friday, Gov. Maura Healey signed a $1.56 billion transportation and education spending bill. The supplemental budget directs surplus revenue generated by the surtax on wealthier households toward major investments in the MBTA, special education reimbursements, child care and…
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WAKEFIELD — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced that she and her office will hold virtual office hours for constituents on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Representative Lipper-Garabedian’s office hours are always open to the public to enable residents to speak directly with the representative and her staff about…
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WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Food Pantry’s 2026 Kids First summer program provides free and nutritious food to Wakefield families with school-aged children during the summer months. The goal is to provide balanced meals that support the health and well-being of children.
The program runs on Tuesdays in July and August, with distribution occurring every other…
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WAKEFIELD — The following was sent to Wakefield Memorial High families by Principal Amy McLeod. Some editing of internet links was necessary.
It is hard to believe that we are winding down another year, with only three days left of classes before final assessments! Please see the schedule for the last day of full classes…
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