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Wakefield/Lynnfield boys’ swim team beats Triton in home-opener

Swimming 2026
JAMES COOK took 1st in the backstroke with a state-qualifying time during the Wakefield/Lynnfield boys’ swim team’s win over Triton last week at the Torigian Family YMCA. (Courtesy Photo)

By JAMES COOK

PEABODY — The Warrior/Pioneer boys’ swim team made a strong statement in their first home meet of the season on Thursday, defeating Triton 90–62…

 

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Rosalie Skillings, 83

Her life was a blessing and her memory a treasure

PEABODY — Rosalie C. (Como) Skillings died on Tuesday, January 21 surrounded by the love and care of her family, following a long battle from cancer. She was 83 years old.

Rosalie spent many years working as a hairdresser out of her home. Everyone loved going…

 

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Town Election ground rules

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

For the past 69 years, the North Reading Transcript has offered candidates running for municipal office the chance to tell our readers about themselves. It will be no different in 2026. So now that the Town Election season is in full swing leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, May 5, we…

 

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Breaking news…paper cups are now recyclable

MELROSE — Our Mass DEP recently announced some great news. All cups made of paper can now be recycled. This means you can put these items in your recycle bin: hot coffee cups, cold drink (fountain) cups and Dixie cups.

Why the change? Materials recovery facilities (MRFs) throughout Massachusetts now use a process that separates…

 

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School officials begin work on FY27 school budget

By Michael Connelly, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

 

School Department officials here in North Reading, believe it or not, have already begun work on the Fiscal Year 2027 school budget for next school year. In the coming weeks school officials will begin meeting to discuss the goals, needs, and priorities of the School…

 

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State grant will help with school accessibility upgrades

MELROSE — Thanks to the work of the Melrose Disability Commission, Department of Public Works and Melrose Public Schools, the city will receive $171,800 from the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) as the result of a competitive grant award. Of the 86 cities and towns that received awards in this cycle of the Municipal ADA…

 

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Co-op gymnasts win MVC championship with undefeated record

THE WARNETS, Andover-North Reading co-op gymnastics team, are the Merrimack Valley Conference regular season champions after going 8-0. The team will compete in the MVC Championship Meet on Feb. 3. (Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH READING — The North Reading- Andover High co-op gymnastics team captured their first Merrimack Valley Conference championship since 2021 on Sunday afternoon as…

 

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Deadline to nominate teachers for the Charles E. Jones Educator Excellence Award is Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

NORTH READING — Now in its seventh year, in memory of one of the finest teachers to serve North Reading’s students, the Charles E. Jones Educator Excellence Award seeks to recognize the outstanding teachers in the North Reading Public Schools.

Each year, we invite students, staff, and families to nominate the single teacher (PreK-12) who…

 

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Sustainability Corner: How can I send less waste to the incinerator?

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Reducing the amount of waste we send to incinerators is crucial for protecting the environment and public health. Incinerators contribute to air pollution by releasing harmful toxins and greenhouse gases and destroy materials that could otherwise be recycled or composted. By adopting three changes in your daily habits, you…

 

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Winter Weather Reminders from the Town of North Reading

With severe winter weather anticipated this weekend, the North Reading Department of Public Works, Police, and Fire Departments would like to share the following important information:

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area.  North Reading has a seasonal Winter Parking Ban in effect from November 15 through April 15.  Vehicles…

 

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Upcoming library programs

MELROSE — Following are some announcements from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you to all who contributed food for The Pantry of Hope and A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry and mittens, hats and scarves for Housing Families.

Hours: NEW! Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. starting January 25 may…

 

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