Local Headline News - Local Headline News

James Horne is Bridge’s Volunteer of the Year

May 3, 2024

RED HAWKS Robotics is going strong thanks to these volunteer mentors.

MELROSE — The Bridge is pleased to announce that James Horne has been selected as the 2024 Bridge Volunteer of the Year.

Many Melrose community members volunteer through The Bridge each year, impacting our schools and our city in a positive…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

James Horne is Bridge’s Volunteer of the Year Read More

MelroseKind collecting new pajamas this month

May 3, 2024

MELROSE — During the month of May, MelroseKind is collecting new children’s pajamas in support of The Foster Box.

The Foster Box provides clothes and children’s items to foster families, specifically during the period of transition when children are welcomed into a home.

New pajamas are appreciated at this time of the year, as temperatures warm and…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

MelroseKind collecting new pajamas this month Read More

A beautiful day for recycling

May 3, 2024

ZERO WASTE MELROSE volunteers collected a huge volume of hard-to-recycle Styrofoam packing.

MELROSE — Saturday, April 27 marked the third annual Recycling and Sustainability Day, spearheaded by state Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian and sponsored by the Melrose Department of Public Works.

Enticed by the beautiful spring weather and an opportunity to do good for the…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

A beautiful day for recycling Read More

Sports: May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Sports: May 2, 2024 Read More

Front Page: May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Front Page: May 2, 2024 Read More

Tribute to a ‘Good Man’ who no longer calls Wakefield’s streets his home

May 2, 2024

COMMENTARY

By CAROL NICASTRO HUBBARD

It is hard to comprehend how and why people call the streets their home. Questions spin in the minds of people when they see someone sitting on the sidewalk or sleeping on a park bench. They wonder how this happened. Did hardship cause it? Why not get a job and…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Tribute to a ‘Good Man’ who no longer calls Wakefield’s streets his home Read More

Warrior girls’ tennis earns historic victory over Reading

May 2, 2024

READING — The Wakefield High girls’ tennis team defeated Reading 4-1 on Tuesday at Reading High.

It wasn’t just another win for the Warriors who improved to 2-4 on the season. This victory is the program’s first over the Rockets in over two decades.

“It was an epic win,” said head coach Kathy Healey. “We…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Warrior girls’ tennis earns historic victory over Reading Read More

TM resumes tonight

May 2, 2024

BY MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The second session of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting begins tonight at 7 in the Galvin Middle School auditorium with voters being asked in Article 8 to appropriate $2,456,958 for the disposal, recycling and composting of refuse.

Participants at Monday’s first Town Meeting session dealt with warrant Articles 1…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

TM resumes tonight Read More

Ralph Cook, 87

May 2, 2024

WAKEFIELD — Ralph Edwin Cook passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, at the age of 87, in his residence in Wakefield. He was born on October 20, 1937, to the late William Henry and Vera (Currie) Cook.

Mr. Cook’s life journey began in Brookline, where he was raised and educated at Brookline High School…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Ralph Cook, 87 Read More

LMG ‘Casino Night’ fundraiser raises close to $18K

May 2, 2024

THE LYNNFIELD MOMS GROUP raised close to $18,000 during a recent “Casino Night” fundraiser. The funds will be used to make improvements to the Newhall Park Playground. (Courtesy Photo)

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Moms Group celebrated a decade of community service and camaraderie with a recent Casino Night fundraiser, which brought nearly 150 attendees…