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What’s the Buzz?

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town…

 

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Faces of hunger: Why thousands of residents are walking on May 3

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

 

PROJECT BREAD’S 58th Annual Walk for Hunger will be held on Boston Common Sunday, May 3.

BOSTON — After nearly six decades, Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger is taking on a renewed role—not just as a longstanding community tradition, but as a critical response…

 

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Celebrate ‘Show Biz’ with the Melrose Band

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

Annual Pops concert returns May 3 for an afternoon of music from the screen and stage

 

THE MELROSE BAND’S “Show Biz” concert will celebrate their senior Class of 2026, who will be performing in their final concert.

 

MELROSE — The Melrose Band is…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published May 1, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News

 

 

Volume 51 – Report No. 17 April 20-24, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

During the week of April 20-24, the House met for a total of 30 minutes and the Senate met for a total…

 

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Double duty

Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

 

WHILE A BRAND new firehouse is being built on Tremont Street, apparatus was stored last week at the headquarters on Main Street. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Boys & Girls Club of Metro North announces opening of newly renovated Hall Memorial Pool in Stoneham

STONEHAM — The Boys & Girls Club of Metro North (BGCMN), in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is announcing the upcoming opening of the newly renovated, Olympic-sized Hall Memorial Pool and Splashpad, set to open in mid-June.

The revitalized facility will provide a safe, welcoming space for youth and families across the…

 

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Jay Higgins is running for State Representative

The following was submitted by the candidate.

MALDEN — Jay Higgins is a candidate for State Representative in the 32nd Middlesex district which includes Melrose as well as parts of Malden and Wakefield. Higgins is an Air Force veteran who has spent the last 10 years as the Senior Constituent Services Representative and Outreach Manager…

 

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FPCC collection day Saturday, May 2

WAKEFIELD — Do you need to downsize? Are you planning to move soon? Do you have not-needed-anymore and gently-used items that you would like to donate somewhere?

On Saturday, May 2, between 10 a.m. and noon, First Parish Congregational Church family volunteers will be at the church ready to help you.

Household items, linens, home…

 

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Editorial: Saying thank you to educators

Next week we celebrate the professionals who show up every day for our kids during Teacher Appreciation Week.

It is impossible to overstate the important roles educators have had in our lives and have now in the lives of younger people. They instruct, they inspire, they challenge, they cajole.

Above all, educators want you to

 

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Between the Lines at the Flint Memorial Library

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Refresh your book shelves at the library’s Spring Book Sale

NORTH READING — Whether you are spring cleaning or just looking for something fresh to read, The Friends of the Flint Memorial Library is ready to help. The Spring Book Sale opens on Tuesday, May…

 

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Jones office hours May 8

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, May 8 from 9-10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St.

During office hours, Jones or a member of his staff will…

 

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Overtime victory

Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

 

THE MELROSE High boy’s lacrosse team resumed a 3-3 tie game last week when they continued play against Wakefield in an overtime, sudden death game at Landrigan Field on April 22. One goal from Melrose’s Finn Alpers was all they needed to pick

 

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