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Firefighter Brian Nash promoted to captain

May 2, 2024

PAST AND PRESENT North Reading Fire Department personnel attended the promotional ceremony for Fire Capt. Brian Nash (center) on Friday at Town Hall. He has been a firefighter in town for 14 years and will lead Group 4. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — Fire Chief Don Stats announces the promotion of firefighter Brian…

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The shot heard ’round the world’

May 2, 2024

THE LEXINGTON MINUTE MEN came to town April 25 in full colonial impression (traditional 18th century dress) to tell the stories of the patriots who fought at the battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, signaling the start of the Revolutionary War. A large and appreciative audience attended the event at the library.

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Bible Sunday

May 2, 2024

THIRD GRADERS who attend the Union Congregational Church were excited to receive their Bibles this past Sunday. Rev. Dr. Richard Hughes said Bible Sunday is always a joyful celebration for the children and the congregation. The children are (from left): Abby DiCarlo, Celeste Low, Abby Thorn, Julia Connelly and Tyler Davidson with Senior Pastor Rev.

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TM rejects move to cut school spending request

May 1, 2024

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Town Meeting passed a $127,850,159 budget for Fiscal 2025 Monday night in the Galvin Middle School auditorium. Town Administrator Steve Maio said it was put together under the assumptions less aid would be forthcoming from the state and with pandemic-related grants expiring and those funds being replaced by local dollars.

As is customary,…

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Warriors win Div. 4 State Relay Championship

May 1, 2024

DRACUT — The Wakefield High boys’ track and field team overcame their lack of a track this season to come away with the victory at the MSTCA Division 4…

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The Lion Dancers come to Wakefield

May 1, 2024

WAKEFIELD — All are invited to see the Lion Dancers perform on the Beebe Library plaza at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. The dancers are children and adults from our community. After the performance, interact with the Lions and receive a lucky coin. …

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Paul Albushies, 64

May 1, 2024

Enjoyed the beach and traveling

REVERE — Paul D. Albushies, age 64, of Revere, passed away on Sunday, April 28. He was born in Medford on August 13, 1959, to the late Richard A. and Elizabeth A. (Lynn) Albushies.

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FY25 operating, capital budgets OK’d

May 1, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Spring Town Meeting approved the recommended operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2025 on Monday night.

The $69,882,770 operating budget for FY25, which appeared as Article 6 on the Spring Town Meeting warrant, represents a 4 percent increase over FY24’s $65,737,091.18 spending plan.

Patrice Lane resident Patricia Campbell criticized…

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Ready to dance the night away

May 1, 2024

FRIENDS, from left, Taylor Valiton, Kayla Santo, Bella Shrewsbury and Emma Rose had a blast during Lynnfield High School’s Junior Prom at Spinelli’s on April 26. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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