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UPDATE: Softball falls to Winchester after being edged by Burlington

April 16, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

Softball edged by Burlington in high scoring contest

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

THE MELROSE High softball team has had a busy week of games and most recently fell to rival Burlington. (photo by Dan Murphy, murphymediagroup.org)

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UPDATE: MHS tennis girls improve to 4-2 following win over Stoneham

April 16, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

MHS tennis girls kick off their season with three wins

By JENNIFER GENTILE

THE MELROSE High girls’ tennis team is off to a winning start to the spring. (photo courtesy of Instagram)

MELROSE—The…

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Candidates Night forum Monday April 20 at Kitty’s

April 16, 2026

CORRECTION: Event Date Updated

Please note that the NRRTC Candidates Night scheduled for Monday, April 20 was incorrectly published as Tuesday, April 20. Please update your calendars accordingly.

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The public is invited to Candidates Night presented by the North Reading…

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HORNET SPORTS UPDATES post publication 4/16

April 16, 2026

The following teams were covered in the North Reading Transcript sports section published on April 16, 2026

BASEBALL:

North Reading falls to Sandwich 8-6 (April 22)
North Reading defeats Essex Tech 8-0 (April 21)
North Reading defeats Lynnfield 11-3 (April 18)
North Reading defeats Manchester-Essex 5-2 (April 15)
North Reading defeats Ipswich 9-3 (April…

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Jim Rabbitt named new head coach of Wakefield football

April 16, 2026

The following is a press release from Wakefield Memorial High School Director of Athletics, Mike Murphy. A full story will appear at a later date.

Wakefield Athletics is excited to announce that Jim Rabbitt will be our next Varsity head football coach.

Coach Rabbitt will be joining Wakefield after 10 successful seasons at KIPP Academy…

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Carnival returning for April vacation

April 16, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The carnival raising money for the town’s Fourth of July parade starts Wednesday, April 22 at the Galvin Middle School parking lot, in alignment with April vacation for Wakefield Public Schools. The event runs through Saturday, April 25.

Revenue for the carnival contributes a significant amount towards the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC…

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Warrior boys continue their winning ways in track

April 16, 2026

JACKSON CONLEY was 1st in the 100 meters (11.77) and the 200 meters (23.96) against Melrose last week. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo)

LEXINGTON — The Wakefield boys’ track and field team extended their winning streak from last year by beating Melrose on April 7 at Lexington High School, 86–50.

In the 400 hurdles, Evan Buonopane-Cohen…

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What’s the Buzz?

April 16, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing your North Reading event or virtual meeting with our readers is easy. Email the details to: [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. (noon on Fridays preceding holiday weeks).

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must…

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UPDATE: Netmen top Pentucket after falling to Mystic Valley

April 16, 2026

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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 15, 2026

Netmen top Pentucket, Swampscott and Ipswich, fall to Mystic Valley

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BRADY TRIPPE and Ritvik Mahajan won at second doubles, 6-1, 6-0 against Mystic Valley. Trippe went on to win two matches at third…

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Road construction season begins

April 16, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 15, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Roadway construction is underway in town.

Last week, D&R Inc. began constructing and repairing sidewalk ramps at intersections and performing some curb work on Walnut Street and Summer Street. They will be in Lynnfield for at least four weeks completing the work.