Photo

A look at gas prices

(File photograph 2020)

BOSTON — Average gasoline prices in Boston have risen 38.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,058 stations in Boston.

Prices in Boston are 37.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 34.0 cents per gallon higher than a year…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

A look at gas prices Read More

A steady hand on Cemetery Commission

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS attended the February meeting of the Wyoming Cemetery Commission to congratulate chairman Daniel O’Neill as he concludes his term on the commission and retires after 12 years of service this spring. The mayor expressed her gratitude to O’Neill for his thoughtful and effective leadership in stewarding Melrose’s beautiful and historic Wyoming Cemetery.

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

A steady hand on Cemetery Commission Read More

Pioneer of the Week featured March 4, 2026

GRANT NEAL

Boys’ Basketball
Junior

 

 

Neal played well in Lynnfield’s first two Div. 3 state tournament games. He had 21 points and 15 rebounds in a 57-47 preliminary round win over Ludlow on Feb. 25 at LHS and followed that up with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a 62-59 road

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Pioneer of the Week featured March 4, 2026 Read More

Could spring be on its way?

MIGHTY MAPLE on Lake Street. (Rob MacDonald Photo)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Could spring be on its way? Read More

This street is mine

A DOG PASSED a couple of snow removers during last week’s winter weather. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

This street is mine Read More

The western sky

ON THE LAST day of February, Doreen Moccia was driving home around 5:30 p.m. and captured this perspective of a lit street sign with a backdrop of a gorgeous sunset of orange hues.

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

The western sky Read More

Resourceful critter

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

 

A LONE squirrel forages for food at Peabody Court after one of our many snowstorms during this long winter season. (Lillian Martin Photo)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Resourceful critter Read More

Make way

A WORKER uses a backhoe to clear paths in Forest Glade Cemetery. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Make way Read More

Throwback

Throwback Thursday, 1940: The East Side of Main Street

Throwback

LAST WEEK, we told you of big changes in Wakefield Square in early 1940, especially on the east side of Main Street. Two new supermarkets — an A&P and a First National Store — opened on side-by-side blocks on the same day. The A&P was located at 370 Main St., in the space later occupied by CVS and currently

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Throwback Thursday, 1940: The East Side of Main Street Read More

A NOBLE gathering

LAST FRIDAY, February 27, the Melrose Public Library hosted the North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE) legislative breakfast. Speakers included Mayor Jen Grigoraitis; Library Director Linda Gardener; Melrose state legislators Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Sen. Jason Lewis; Melrose community members Jane Healey, Katie Welch and Roan DeMeis Dullea; and Massachusetts Library Commissioner Jessica Vilas Novas.

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

A NOBLE gathering Read More

For Whom The Bell Tolls

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 4, 2026

THE HISTORIC FIRE BELL on the Town Common stands stall while being engulfed by an endless amount of snow on Feb. 26. The bell, which was built by Naylor Vickers & Co., dates back to 1859. The bell was originally installed on the Meeting House, where

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

For Whom The Bell Tolls Read More

Crescent Street apartment construction

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on March 3, 2026

DESPITE THE RECENT storms, ongoing site preparations for the new apartments keep moving along. (Andrew McRae Photo)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Crescent Street apartment construction Read More

Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.
Scroll to Top