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MPD announces promotion of Lieutenant David Mackey

LIEUTENANT DAVID MACKEY, with his family standing behind him, is sworn in by Mayor Paul Brodeur. (Photo Courtesy Melrose Police Department)

 

MELROSE — The Melrose Police Department is pleased to announce that Lieutenant David Mackey has been promoted from sergeant.

Lieutenant Mackey was hired in April 1996 under a U.S. Department of Justice Community…

 

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PHOTO: Resting up for the big day

A RARE photo of a real Easter Bunny chilling in the grass. Early Sunday, he’ll be hopping along the bunny trail with colorful eggs and other treats for the children. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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PHOTO: Shovel ready

THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING expansion and renovation project officially got underway with a groundbreaking ceremony this morning with several dozen town officials and citizens in attendance. From left, Town Councilor Jonathan Chines, Deputy Police Chief Craig Calabrese, Lt. Scott Reboulet, Police Chief Steven Skory, Merry Eldridge, Bob Eldridge, Town Councilor Ed Dombroski, Fire Chief Michael

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More budgets approved

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council this week approved several more FY 2023 departmental budgets, including the previously approved DPW budget, which needed to be adjusted to account for a recent union contract settlement.

Town Accountant Kevin Gill presented the budget numbers, beginning with the revised Public Works Department amounts.

He said that…

 

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Bad feelings over schools’ Good Friday decision

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A last-minute decision to call off school on Good Friday has upset local parents who have had to scramble to arrange child care for the unanticipated day off. Some were also annoyed that the decision will result in an extension of the school year by an additional day in June. Others remain…

 

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Schools again earn important music education award

THE WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL BAND

WAKEFIELD – For the 10th time in the past 11 years, the Wakefield Public Schools have been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Wakefield is one of 4 percent of districts across the nation and one of 12…

 

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Ultra Chic Events new operator of Hillview function hall

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Like a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes, a husband and wife event planning team has high hopes of reviving the function facility at the town-owned Hillview Country Club.

Adilson and Fabiana Santos of Reading have been operating Ultra Chic Events for the past decade, establishing partnerships with…

 

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Public invited to ‘North Reading Speaks’

NORTH READING — Come reminisce with our presenters, Dick Ham, John Watson, Noah Spicer, Mark Hall, and others while they share their “tales” of North Reading, along with moderator Gordon Hall next Thursday, April 21.

This in-person event will be held in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library. Hosted by the North Reading…

 

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Second call for Memorial Day marching units

NORTH READING – The 2022 Memorial Day parade, organized by the North Reading Company of Minit and Militia, will step off from the Town Common at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 30, as the town marks observances to honor the war dead.

Units that have not marched in the parade in recent years must notify…

 

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SC chooses Red Hawks

MELROSE — For now, the teams and clubs at the city’s flagship school will be known as Red Hawks.

On Tuesday, the School Committee narrowly approved changing the decades-long Red Raider moniker at Melrose High to something which supporters of the move call “less offensive.” While all seven board members voted to discontinue the Raider…

 

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