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City honors pledge to never forget the fallen

May 30, 2024

PEOPLE AT THE VietnamVeterans Reflection Area brick dedication. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

MELROSE — A new Gold Star Families Memorial was unveiled during Memorial Day weekend ceremonies on the hill of the Knoll on Lynn Fells Parkway across from the High School and Veterans Memorial Middle School Sunday morning, May 26.

“We…

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The City Hall Update: May 27 to May 31

May 30, 2024

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the week of May 27 through May 31.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024

On Friday, May 31, Melrose High School will conduct Commencement Ceremonies for the senior class of 2024! Congratulations to our graduates — Melrose is proud of you…

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Melrose High athletes are signed, sealed and delivered

May 30, 2024

Nine MHS students commit to college teams

Among those MHS student athletes who committed to play college sports include: (top from left) Ben Terentiyev, Nicolas Chiulli, Connor Brophy; (bottom L-R) Aiden Heipler, Grace Gentile and Raessler Guthrie. Missing from photo: committed athletes Amir Lahkiky, Jovan Ssebugwawo and Ben Cassavoy. (Raessler Guthrie photo)

MELROSE—Melrose High has…

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Boys’ track team crowns state champions

May 30, 2024

Melrose’s 4×400 relay runners earn gold

STATE CHAMPION relay team (from left) Matt Sarnoski, Jovan Ssebugwawo, Adam Caldwell and Sam O’Donnell celebrate their state championship victory. (courtesy photo)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

WESTFIELD—It was a triumphant day for the Melrose High boy’s outdoor track team, who saw their 4×400 relay team crowned state champions when they…

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Making an Impact: Mental health matters so take a moment to reach out to others

May 30, 2024

Making An Impact is a column authored by members of the Community Impact Team (CIT). The Transcript publishes these articles periodically to inform our readers about the resources and free programming available to people of all ages in our community through the CIT’s efforts.

Since 1949, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has recognized…

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Union Congregational Church confirmation

May 30, 2024

SEVEN STUDENTS were recently confirmed during the Pentecost service at the Union Congregational Church. From left: Rev. Dr. Rick Hughes, Ian Baker, Anna Gullotti, Thomas Gullotti, Ryan DiCarlo, Liam Magner, Brendan Nelson, James Nelson and Pastor Gayle McGlauflin. (Courtesy Photo)

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Little School students showcase character-building project to School Committee

May 30, 2024

THE IMPORTANCE of good values is a core component of the character-building project undertaken by all K-5 students at the Little School where the hallway to each grade now has a name based upon the value. Participating in the presentation to the School Committee recently were (front row, l-r): Eleanor, David, Gwen, Riley, Patrick, Myra,

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Town’s Memorial Day tribute honored all who paid the ultimate price

May 30, 2024

THE U.S. MARINE CORPS Color Guard 451st CLB Attachment 5 of Ft. Devens presents the colors during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner by the NRHS Marching Band in honor of the country’s war dead to open the town’s Memorial Day ceremony on the common. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING…

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Scenes from Memorial Day 2024

May 30, 2024

LOCAL VETERANS Rich Giordano (left) and Charlie Durham (right) proudly marched the entire the parade route. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

HONORARY Parade Marshals Linda and Capt. Rich Stratton were escorted in style along the parade route in a convertible driven by Mark Hall. (Liane Gonzalez Photo)

THE AWARD-WINNING Marching Hornets provided all

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Rupert Wates, Dave Mason featured at NRCC Performing Artist Series May 31

May 30, 2024

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse (NRCC) is thrilled to welcome back Rupert Wates to its Performing Artist Series featuring renowned musicians and singer-songwriters. The show is Friday, May 31 at the Flint Memorial Library Activity Room.

“With Covid hopefully in the read-view mirror, touring is slowly returning to some…