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In Oz

November 14, 2025

ALL THE GREAT characters from the Wizard of Oz turned out to do a little trick or treating on Halloween afternoon. Downtown businesses passed out goodies during the annual event sponsored by the Melrose Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy of Melrose Chamber of Commerce)

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Happy 104 Birthday to this beauty

November 14, 2025

FLORENCE C. LUNDSTROM of Melrose and South Yarmouth celebrated her 104 birthday with family and friends. She is a 1939 graduate of Melrose High School.

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Land of plenty

November 14, 2025

HUNDREDS TURNED OUT to do a little trick or treating in the downtown business district on Halloween during the annual event sponsored by the Melrose Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy of Melrose Chamber of Commerce)

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A well-respected man

November 13, 2025

HUNDREDS OF current and former firefighters, police officers, town employees and residents turned out at the Americal Civic Center yesterday to wish recently retired Fire Chief Michael Sullivan well. In photo, Chief Sullivan, seated with his wife Lisa, reacts to a lighthearted comment from former Fire Chief David L. Parr, who served as master of

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Fiery foliage

November 13, 2025

A SUGAR MAPLE on Haverhill Street displays the radiant colors of a New England fall against a backdrop of bright blue sky. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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“You look marvelous!”

November 13, 2025

EARNING FIRST PLACE in the annual Town Hall Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest, with a total of 83 votes, was the staff of Parks & Recreation. Shown with their entry, “Too Glam for Gram,” are (l-r): Maria Brown, Nancy Ursino, Heidi Veader and Ashley LeBoeuf. Taking second, with 73 votes, was “Haunted Fairy Garden” by Jessie

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Land of the free

November 13, 2025

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS spoke during Tuesday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Knoll’s Vietnam Reflection Area. The sacrifices made by all veterans and their families have made the country what it is today. The mayor is flanked on the left by Veterans’ Services Director Tammy Shovelton (U.S. Army-Ret.) and by Veterans’ Services Advisory Board Chair Robert

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‘Alice’s Restaurant’ subject of Historical Society’s November 25 meeting

November 13, 2025

LYNNFIELD — “Alice’s Restaurant: A Thanksgiving Story” will be the subject of the Historical Society’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Centre Congregational Church.

Local historian and long-time Society member Alan Foulds will be the guest speaker.

In 1967, singer Arlo Guthrie released “Alice’s Restaurant,” a lengthy deadpan protest…

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‘Lynnfield Gives Back’ food drive underway

November 13, 2025

LYNNFIELD — The town is holding its first annual the “Lynnfield Gives Back” food drive, organized in partnership with Lynnfield for Love and Lynnfield Rotary.

This initiative aims to support neighbors in need during the upcoming holiday season. The food drive will conclude on Dec. 17. All collected donations will be delivered to…

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Teamwork!

November 12, 2025

CONSTRUCTION crew members from N. Granese & Sons work in unison to fill a trench on the Bow Street side of the 1829 Third Meeting House as part of the downtown sewer project to migrate several municipal buildings off individual septic systems and tie them into the wastewater treatment plant at NRHS. The Senior Center,

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SUMMER STREET SCHOOL kindergarten paraprofessional/Lynnfield Community Schools instructor Lisa Pasciuto (center of back row) was honored during a goodbye celebration recognizing her 22 years of service to Lynnfield Public Schools on Nov. 4. Front row, from left, Alexis Koutsantonis, Penelope Schiavo, Presley Santarelli, Mikayla Pagliuca, Elle Cail, Thea Daniels, Ruby Pullo, Vienna Brach and Brynn…

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Lewis, Senate OK more support for military families

November 11, 2025

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously vote to provide enhanced safety, stability, and educational opportunities for military families, and to position the Commonwealth for greater federal defense investment and economic growth around its six military bases.