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Health officials: West Nile Virus confirmed in the area

August 16, 2024

MELROSE — The Massachusetts State Public Health Lab confirmed that a positive West Nile Virus (WNV) case has been found in Middlesex County on July 26, 2024.

With the recent rain and warmer weather, mosquito populations will increase into August and September.

To avoid West Nile Virus, people should take steps to protect themselves from…

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Updates from City Hall

August 16, 2024

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

week:

Kindergarten Welcome Party on August 21

Mayor Jen Grigoraitis and Superintendent of Schools Adam Deleidi will host the annual Kindergarten Welcome at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21 at Fred Green Field, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway.

Incoming Melrose Kindergarteners and…

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Redneck Castaway Band performs Sept. 13

August 16, 2024

MELROSE — The Melrose Police Relief Corp. and Melrose Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 25 will be holding their first fundraiser since before COVID.

The Redneck Castaway Band, a tribute to Kenny Chesney, will be performing at the Melrose Memorial Hall at 590 Main St. on Friday, September 13.

Doors open at 6:30…

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Comcast hosts boys and girls at Auerbach Center

August 15, 2024

BOSTON…

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Highlife win game two 6-3, force third and deciding game set for Friday

August 15, 2024

OWEN RIDDELL got the win for the Highlife last night, allowing just 5 hits and 2 runs in 5.2 innings. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — How quickly we forget.

In Tuesday’s recap of the Unknowns’ victory over the Highlife in Game 1, the prognosis for the Life was death. That’s because the…

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Public input sought on redone zoning rules

August 15, 2024

MELROSE — The City of Melrose’s Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) will present a proposed recodified zoning ordinance for public review and comment before a joint meeting of the Melrose City Council and Planning Board on Monday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in person in the Council Chamber…

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Resident named Lynnfield asst. supt. of schools

August 15, 2024

ADAM FEDERICO
Incoming assistant superintendent

By DAN TOMASELLO

August 15, 2024

NORTH READING — North Reading Town Day is one of the signature events hosted by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce. Last year’s event included 75 vendor booths, food trucks, and lots of entertainment options that brought thousands of people from throughout the area to Ipswich River Park, 15 Central St.