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John J. Anderson, 80

Licensed electrician belonged to FOLQ

MIDDLETON — John J. Anderson, “Andy,” age 80 of Middleton, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, May 5 at his residence.

He was born in Winchester on November 22, 1945 and was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (McInnis) Anderson.

John dedicated much of his life to…

 

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Cryptocurrency machine ban OK’d

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026
By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Spring Town Meeting overwhelmingly voted to ban cryptocurrency machines in town on April 28.

Town Administrator Rob Dolan said Police Chief Nick Secatore recommended that Article 18 be placed on the Spring Town Meeting warrant in order to ban cryptocurrency machines due…

 

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Hundreds enjoy wellness and fun at Healthy Living Expo

YOUNGSTER Mason Brown (center) had a blast hanging out with A Healthy Lynnfield Youth Council members, from left, Sabrina Hayman, Olivia Sylvester, Ella Price and Ereeny Georges during the Healthy Living Expo in the LMS gym on May 2. A Healthy Lynnfield and the Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the expo once again. (Dan

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New book on Middlesex Fells coming soon

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

CHARLESTON, SC — Arcadia Publishing announces the publication of “Walls, Rock, and Rum: Colonial History and the Founding of Middlesex Fells,” a new history of the area by Alison C. Simcox and Douglas L. Heath.

About the book

Middlesex Fells, located north of Boston, is…

 

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Wakefield girls’ track finishes 10th at state relays

BRENDIA DIAZ set two personal records at the Div. 4 State Relay meet in Pembroke on Sunday. The senior captain had the best throw at the meet in the javelin (104’8”) and she was 4th in the discus (93’11”). (File Photo)

PEMBROKE — The Wakefield girls’ track and field team competed at the Div. 4 State…

 

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Lipper-Garabedian, Wong highlight local earmarks

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BOSTON – Last week, State Representative Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget. Funded at $63.41 billion, the House’s FY27 budget responds to the needs of residents, provides record support for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns, and among many critical investments, includes significant funding for education…

 

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Wakefield Warriors Logo New

A flurry of activity coming to WMHS

WAKEFIELD — The following was sent to Wakefield Memorial High families by Principal Amy McLeod. Some editing of internet links may be necessary.

It’s hard to believe that May is here and we are gearing up for the Seniors’ last few weeks of school! This upcoming week (May 4-8) is Teacher Appreciation Week. We are…

 

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Police targeted in bomb threat

WAKEFIELD — A 29-year-old Everett man, formerly of Wakefield, will be summonsed to court after he allegedly called in a bomb threat to the Wakefield Police Department early this morning.

The call came in to police headquarters at about 12:45 a.m. today. The caller claimed that he had placed a bomb outside of the police…

 

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Dolbeare students, staff, volunteers honored at WEF’s Celebration of Learning

EIGHT 4th grade students at the Dolbeare School were recognized at WEF’s Celebration of Learning. Pictured above: WEF President Jamee Paolillo, Dolbeare Principal T.J. Liberti, Superintendent Doug Lyons, with 4th grade students honorees: Leon Tran, Katelynn Chau, John Piskadlo, Vivienne Noe, Clara Bopf, Julia K. Scaffidi, Will Schlehuber and Matthew Evans Lopez.

 

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Lewis backs environmental bond bill

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the Mass Ready Act, an environmental bond bill that takes action to reduce plastic waste, invest in climate preparedness, and protect natural resources statewide.

The Senate’s legislation supports the removal of “forever…

 

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