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The following release comes from the Reading Cooperative Bank.

WAKEFIELD – We are excited to announce that Wakefield Co-operative Bank (WCB) will officially merge with Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) on May 1, 2025. This significant merger combines our neighboring banks and communities, which share a rich history spanning centuries.

Founded in 1886, RCB is a…

Fire Department ends role, citing many factors

MELROSE — Melrose Fire Chief John White and Mayor Jen Grigoraitis announced this week that the City of Melrose intends to enter an agreement to replace the city’s current primary ambulance service with Arlington-based Armstrong Ambulance. Armstrong currently provides emergency medical services (EMS) to Medford, Arlington, Waltham, and…

MELROSE — Melrose Little League’s Opening Day Parade was Saturday, April 5.

The…

MELROSE — Reaching a 75th wedding anniversary is a rare and extraordinary milestone — only about 1,000 couples in the U.S. can say they’ve done it! This year, Rudy and Arline Lizotte of Melrose joined this exclusive club, celebrating their diamond anniversary on April 15th, surrounded by loving family and friends…

HERE ARE THREE examples of the great meals offered at The Food Drive and FUMC Melrose’s Community Freezer.

MELROSE – The Food Drive’s Community Freezer Program at First United Methodist Church Melrose (FUMC Melrose), 645 Main St., will offer meals on Easter Sunday, and is open on Sundays year-round from 11:30…

MELROSE — Boston Boxing Promotions has announced that undefeated Jarrid Digangi (4-0, 4 KO’s) will be taking on Leo Ladeira in a 6-round fight for the Massachusetts State Cruiserweight Title on Friday, May 23 at Melrose Memorial Hall.

Digangi…

WAKEFIELD — The final Linden Tree Coffeehouse concert of the 40th season welcomes back Canadian singer-songwriter James Keelaghan on Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Winners of Linden Tree’s Winter Potpourri, The Secret Sauce trio, will open the show.

Reservations are recommended as the popularity of these performers often lead to…

MELROSE — Registered Democrats in Melrose will hold a caucus on April 24, 2025 at the First Congregational Church at 121 W. Foster St. to elect delegates and alternates to the 2025 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the Caucus will begin at 7:15 p.m., sharp.

The 2025 Massachusetts Democratic…

MELROSE — Mayor Jen Grigoraitis submitted the following testimony last week to the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on behalf of the City of Melrose in support of H. 53, An Act financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges.

Chapter 90 is an indispensable resource…