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Planning board recommends pot district; says no to self-storage

April 4, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Planning Board supports a citizens’ petition that would allow marijuana sales in town but will not recommend allowing a self-storage facility…

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Ruth Spafford, 90

April 4, 2024

WAKEFIELD — Ruth L. Spafford, age 90 of Wakefield, died on Tuesday April 2 at Brightview of Wakefield.

She was born in Lynn on July 27, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ruth (Dore) O’Connor. Ruth was a graduate of Lynn English High School. Shortly after graduation, she married her…

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Joe Gallagher candidate’s statement for Library Trustee

April 4, 2024

Joe Gallagher, who is running for a three-year term on the Board of Library Trustees, submitted the following candidate’s statement.

My name is Joe Gallagher, and I’m running to become a Trustee for the Lynnfield Public Library. I believe in collaboration, transparent communication and the value of a free public library.

I…

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Work is underway on city’s gazebo

April 4, 2024

NEAR THE SHORE of Ell Pond, workers recently began renovating the gazebo. The city’s Beacon Hill delegation — Sen. Jason Lewis and Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian — was able to secure $93,000 for the project. (Photos by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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MELROSE — A solar eclipse will occur across the United States on Monday, April 8, 2024, and will be visible in Massachusetts between 2 and 4:30 p.m. The City’s Public Health Nurse, Melissa Lowry, RN, has curated a list of top safety steps for viewing a solar eclipse.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon…

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Spring curbside yard waste collection

April 4, 2024

NORTH READING — Curbside collection of yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves and small branches will take place this Saturday, April 6 and again on Saturday, May 4.

Yard waste must be placed curbside by 6:30 a.m.

Plastic bags and barrels are not allowed.
Branches must be no greater than 3 inches in diameter and…

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Applications due April 12 for Townwide Yard Sale

April 4, 2024

NORTH READING —There is still time to participate in the Annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deadline for submitting applications to be included on the Townwide Yard Sale map is next Friday, April 12.

Applications can be found on the North Reading town website (northreadingma.gov…

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New beginnings for Melrose High girls lax

April 4, 2024

Melrose kicks off 2024 with a win & new coach

THE MELROSE High girls lacrosse team opened their season with an impressive 11-7 win over Belmont. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

After press time: Melrose defeats Winchester 11-7 (April 9)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—In the nearly 15 years existence of the Melrose High…

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IRCC presents ‘Seasons’ April 27, 28

April 4, 2024

IRCC Artistic Director Katherine B. Foley conducts the chorus at Monday night’s rehearsal. Tickets are on sale now for its spring concert, “Seasons,” April 27 and 28 at the UCC. (Donna Gonzalez Photo)

NORTH READING — The Ipswich River Community Chorus invites you to join them on a musical journey through the seasons…

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Sing Fling at NRHS tonight

April 4, 2024

NORTH READING — Be entertained by the award-winning NOTEorious a cappella singers from North Reading High School as they host their annual Sing Fling tonight, Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at NRHS.

Sing Fling features performances by Voices of Steel of Wakefield, Kings of the Beach of Hamilton-Wenham, Town…