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Editorial: Candidates’ statements due April 24

April 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

For the past 69 years, the North Reading Transcript has offered candidates running for municipal office the chance to tell our readers about themselves. All candidates may submit one biographical piece stating their reasons for seeking elective office, which we call a candidate’s statement, along…

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April or August?

April 18, 2026

THIS WEEK’S summer-like weather had many local residents checking their calendars. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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Lipper-Garabedian on cell phone, social media bans

April 18, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

BOSTON – State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week to pass a bill requiring social media companies to implement age verification systems to prohibit users under the age of 14 and require parental consent…

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Mini Masters returns to MarketStreet April 20-26

April 18, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 15, 2026

MINI MASTERS AT MARKETSTREET’s first hole pays tribute to the iconic orange Tyrannosaurus Rex that was once a fixture of the Route 1 mini golf scene in Saugus. (Courtesy Photo)

LYNNFIELD — The Mini Masters at MarketStreet Lynnfield is returning to The Green for its…

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MEC presentation showcases new interactive climate tool

April 17, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

TUCKER LAMOTHE presents a climate workshop on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Melrose Public Library.

MELROSE — Are you curious about the actual impacts that various behaviors and policies have on climate change? Do you want to learn the best ways…

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April 17, 2026

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April 17, 2026

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Officials eye looming deficit

April 17, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — As things now stand, the town is facing a $1.336 million deficit for Fiscal 2027. That could drop to $500,000 based on not contributing $500,000 to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) funds, usually health related, and not spending $375,000 to repave town parking lots. “We’re light years ahead of…

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What’s closed Monday

April 17, 2026

Monday, April 20, is Patriots Day 2026, a state holiday in which we recognize the battle that began the American Revolution.

The Boston Marathon will begin in Hopkinton at various times beginning around 9 a.m. when the men’s wheelchair racers take off for the state capital. The Red Sox play the Detroit Tigers at Fenway…

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Absentee ballot deadline fast approaching

April 17, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, April 28. Wakefield residents vote in the Galvin Middle School at 525 Main St. from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The general Vote by Mail option, which is an opportunity for all registered voters to receive a mailed ballot, is not available for this…

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Outdoor dining returns to town

April 17, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield announces that public space usage and outdoor dining will return for the 2026 season, providing local businesses with the opportunity to expand their operations outdoors and enhance the downtown experience.

At its March 23, 2026 meeting, the Town Council approved the use of public spaces for outdoor dining and…

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Strong seasons for WMHS winter performance teams

April 17, 2026

THE WARRIOR winter percussion ensemble during a performance. (Photo courtesy of Wakefield Music Boosters Facebook page)

By KAREN MARSHALL

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Memorial High School winter guard and winter percussion teams recently concluded their 2026 competitive seasons, marking months of dedication, creativity and performance excellence.