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Election Day parking to be addressed

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — People who vote on Election Day ought to be able to park their cars when they arrive at the polls. At least that’s what Town Councilor Edward Dombroski and Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio believe. 

At last week’s Town Council meeting, Maio and Dombroski each described having to drive around the…

 

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Joseph Pacheco, 78

A big Patriots fan enjoyed Foxwoods and had a gift of gab

CAMBRIDGE — Joseph M. Pacheco, Jr. age 78, of Cambridge, formerly of Wakefield and Wareham died suddenly Thursday, March 14 at Mass General Hospital. 

Born in Boston on June 14, 1945, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Lima…

 

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Six Warriors named girls’ track All-Stars

THE WAKEFIELD High girls’ track and field team celebrated their six All-Stars at the annual end of the season banquet recently. Pictured from left to right are Middlesex League All-Stars Liza Bangston, Lily Sallee, Grace Brackett, Megan Clark, Lauren Mangarelli and Charlotte O’Neil. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High indoor girls’ track and field team…

 

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Town Council approves final Bike/Ped Plan

CHANGES to the Main Street right-of-way along the Lake were among of the more contentious aspects of the Wakefield Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, which was passed this week by the Town Council in a 5-2 vote. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council this week approved the final version of the…

 

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Holy Week schedule

LYNNFIELD — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Lynnfield, 127 Summer St., is hosting the following services and activities over Holy Week and Easter.

On Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m., there will be a Maundy Thursday service to commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus and the Disciples. The service will include Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing…

 

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In support of early education and care

ON THURSDAY, March 7, State Senator Jason Lewis joined Senate President Karen Spilka and a number of their Senate colleagues at ABCD Head Start in Malden to announce the EARLY ED Act, comprehensive early education and child care legislation. The Massachusetts Senate plans to debate the bill on March 14. Here are some lawmakers along

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Let’s light up every street in Melrose

LIGHT UP THE STREETS in Melrose to support the Bright Futures of the MHS class of 2024!

 

 

MELROSE — The Melrose Community is invited to join in and support the Bright Futures of the MHS class of 2024! Get ready to light up the night sky, Melrose.

The Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship…

 

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MAAV’s Voices Against Violence was a success

MAAV EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Crystal Johnson and MHS Guidance Counselor Joe Parillo are joined by members of the MHS/MAAV Student Action Board at the 11th Annual Voices Against Violence Coffee House. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

MELROSE — MAAV was proud to present our 11th Annual Community Coffee House, Voices Against Violence, on Sunday, March…

 

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Some news briefs from City Hall

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS (center) joined members of the Melrose Commission on Women (past and present) as they unveiled a mural created by Follow Your Art Community Studios at the YMCA Courtyard on International Women’s Day—Friday, March 8. (Nancy Clover Photo)

 

 

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following news items and…

 

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Spring has sprung

THE FIRST BLOOMS of spring always make my heart sing. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Youth sports gear swap

MELROSE — Pass along or pick up sports gear for kids at a youth sports equipment swap on Sunday, March 17. The free event will be held at the 368 Collective, a pop-up small business launch pad at 368 Main St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Zero Waste Melrose and Lend and Mend are…

 

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Recyclable or Not? Colored Plastics

MELROSE— Simple answer: Black no!

Other colors yes! Plastic bottles, jars, jugs and tubs can be recycled regardless of their color, as long as that color is not black or another really dark color.

The reason black plastic is a no is because recycling facilities sort plastics by bouncing a beam of light off them. Since…

 

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