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“Tri-Board” talks town finances, budget

November 4, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Three of the town’s major boards held their annual pre-budget season “Tri-Board” meeting last week. The Town Council, the School Committee and the Finance Committee meet in joint session each October to discuss town finances and budgeting strategies for the next fiscal year.

Following opening remarks by Town Council chairman…

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Feasting on fun

November 1, 2024

EVERY YEAR THE GREAT people at North Ave. Diner scare up an awesome time on Halloween. Owners Strati and Paul Mirogiannis flank stylish servers Allie, Sam and Suzanne, as well as Darnello/bunny, who came out of the kitchen to join in. (Photo courtesy of Suzanne Melanson)

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Taking a look at Question 5

November 1, 2024

By ROBERT KATZEN

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Note: Bob Katzen, editor of Beacon Hill Roll Call, has compiled summaries of the five ballot questions facing voters on November 5. Here is the final one.

QUESTION 5: Minimum wage for tipped workers

This proposed law would gradually increase, over the course of five years, the…

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Warrior swimmers impress at League Meet, get ready for Sectionals this weekend

November 1, 2024

THE WAKEFIELD girls’ swim team took 5th overall at the Middlesex League Meet last week. The Warriors will compete at Sectionals this Sunday at MIT. (Courtesy Photo)

By CASSIDY SILVA

WALTHAM — Hundreds of athletes filed into Bentley University’s pool deck wrapped in the throes of pre-meet anxiety and excitement last Thursday. After a bus ride…

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Mt. Hood Park Association sponsors annual Free Children’s Holiday Party

November 1, 2024

MT. HOOD PARK ASSOCIATION’S past holiday party.

MELROSE — The Mt. Hood Park Association invites the public to attend its annual free and festive Children’s Holiday Party at the Mount Hood Clubhouse, 100 Slayton Rd., Melrose on Sunday, December 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Please join us for this popular and…

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119th Annual Exhibit and Sale for Melrose Arts and Crafts Society

November 1, 2024

MELROSE ARTS & CRAFTS Society ready for the 119th Annual Exhibit on Saturday, November 2.

MELROSE — Melrose Arts & Crafts Society announces 119th Annual Exhibit and Sale on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 121 W. Foster St., Melrose. There will be free admission, wheelchair…

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The Food Drive’s Harvest Fall fundraiser is all about community

November 1, 2024

HARVEST FALL FUNDRAISER. (Ell Gimenez Photo)

MELROSE — The Food Drive is hosting their third annual Harvest Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, November 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Melrose. Formed in 2020 during the pandemic, The Food Drive is a community-driven hunger relief and food rescue nonprofit based in Melrose…

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Lipper-Garabedian nominates Melrose resident for Latino Excellence Award

November 1, 2024

PICTURED ARE Nyal Fuentes and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian at the Latino Excellence Awards Ceremony.

MELROSE — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) nominated Melrose resident Nyal Fuentes as a Latino Excellence Awardee. The Latino Excellence Award sponsored by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (Caucus) aims to recognize leaders, trailblazers and change makers contributing to municipalities…

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City Hall updates

November 1, 2024

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Yard waste curbside pickup from November 4–8: The next curbside yard waste pickup opportunity for Melrose residents is the week of November 4. Bagged yard waste will be collected by the Department of Public Works on the regular trash and…