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To advocates, new housing law could have been more

GOV. MAURA HEALEY speaks to a crowd of over one hundred at a bill signing event in Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, before signing a $5.2 billion housing bond bill.

 

 


By SAM DRYSDALE
State House News Service

BOSTON — As Gov. Maura Healey and lawmakers celebrated what they called “historic” housing legislation…

 

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Big Tree Hunt winners announced

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS with members of the Melrose Tree Project and Big Tree Hunt winners. (Nancy Clover Photo)

 

 

By ELLEN PUTNAM

MELROSE — Recently, the Melrose Tree Project announced the winners of the citywide Big Tree Hunt for the tallest and widest trees in Melrose. This competition was held to increase awareness of…

 

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The medium is the message

DURING THE 2024 Summer Stroll, everyone celebrated being part of the city. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Some facts about sales tax holiday this weekend

LYNNFIELD — On Saturday and Sunday, Aug.10 and 11, you will be able to buy a lot of things without having to pay sales tax.

The state’s sales tax holiday covers most items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use.

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions:

Do you qualify?

The…

 

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Front Page: August 8, 2024

 

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Sports August 8, 2024

 

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Throwback Thursday 88204

Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday 88204
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1929, speedboat races drew a huge crowd to Wakefield for the “Outboard Motor Regatta,” sponsored by the Wakefield Expansion Board (a precursor of the Chamber of Commerce). An estimated crowd of 20,000 packed the Common and lined the shores of Lake Quannapowitt for the 5-hour event in which 45 racers participated.

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Galvin ‘cellphones away’ initiative will continue

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — A program of having Galvin Middle School students put their cellphones in pouches instituted from November 2023 to this past June will continue in the upcoming school year. 

“Expectations will be the same,” Galvin Principal Megan Webb said at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, August 6. “Our goal is…

 

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Tryouts for 2024

Warrior football kicks off season next week

Tryouts for 2024
THE FALL football season at Wakefield High is just a week away. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High football team officially begins their season with tryouts/practice next Friday, Aug. 16.  

The Warriors will play a nine-game regular season, including the 64th Thanksgiving Day game against rival Melrose on Nov. 28, 10:15 a.m…

 

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Mary Josephine Harding Cilibrasi

Tireless worker had a zest for life 

HAVERHILL — Mary Josephine Harding Cilibrasi, resident of Haverhill, and formerly of Everett and Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 at her residence. She was 95. 

Born in Everett, MA on September 29, 1928, Josephine was one of two children of the late…

 

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Public safety building group meets; will hold info session soon

MELROSE — On Friday, August 2, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis convened the first meeting of the Public Safety Facilities Advisory Committee at Melrose City Hall. Mayor Grigoraitis appointed the committee members, who include city staff and officials, residents with expertise in architecture and construction, and several members of the Melrose Police and Fire Departments including Police…

 

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Summer skaters

THE MELROSE HIGH boys’ hockey team, pictured here with Bruins mascot Blades, volunteered at National Night Out hosted by the Melrose Police Department at the Cabbage Patch on Aug. 6. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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