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Winter parking ban begins Friday

November 14, 2024

NORTH READING — Residents and their visitors should be aware of the town’s overnight winter parking ban, which is in effect between November 15 and April 15.

The rules in effect are as follows:

• No vehicles shall park in the Public Rights of Way between the dates of November 15 through April 15 from…

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How can I reduce the impact of my energy use?

November 14, 2024

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee Member

Making the switch to cleaner electricity is easier than you might think, and it can have a big impact on both the environment and your electric bills. Here are three strategies you can consider if you are interested in transitioning to more sustainable energy sources, and potentially saving money…

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Free leaf raking for senior citizens

November 14, 2024

NORTH READING — Students from the NRHS Interact Club are available for leaf raking for senior citizens through November! NRHS students will come to your house and rake your leaves for free! They will come prepared with rakes and leaf bags. The students will prepare your yard for a snowy winter without you having to…

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Steps we can take to reduce microplastics in our environment

November 14, 2024

By USHA PILLAI, Ph.D.

North Reading Green Alliance…

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Melrose honors veterans’ service, sacrifice

November 14, 2024

CORAN BUGGY, the son of a veteran, said a prayer during Monday’s 2024 Veterans Day ceremony at the Knoll. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE — The city and its Veterans Services Advisory Board hosted an important Veterans Day observance at the Knoll’s Vietnam Reflection Area on Monday, November 11, capping a weekend of events…

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UPDATE: Melrose football falls in consolation matchup with Bedford following first round loss to Scituate

November 14, 2024

Football falls to Scituate in playoffs, 41-7

THE MELROSE HIGH football team suffered a loss against Scituate in the opening round of the D4 playoffs. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

After press time:
Melrose falls to Bedford 34-25 in consolation game (Nov. 15)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

SCITUATE—The Melrose High varsity football team…

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Household hazardous waste collection day Nov. 23

November 14, 2024

November 13, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The developer of a proposed 24-unit Chapter 40B housing project that was approved in 2019 just before the COVID pandemic hit, was recently granted a one-year extension to exercise the Comprehensive Permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals.