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Looking Back in the pages of the Lynnfield Villager

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 15, 2026

 

APRIL 14, 1976

Town election results: Mother Nature did her best to cooperate, but only 39 percent (2,531) of the town’s more than 6,400 voters bothered to go to the polls in the annual Town Election on Monday. There were newcomers elected to the Board…

 

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Enjoy live music at Community Coffeehouse Saturday night

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The April Showcase of the North Reading Community Coffeehouse is Saturday, April 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Come enjoy live and local music featuring Diane Battistello, Mary Ann McAllister, Karen Silver and Jerry Sancinito. “Each performer will do about a 30-minute set. They will provide…

 

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Laxmen earn key victories over Triton, Pentucket and Essex Tech

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

Laxmen earn key victories over Triton, Pentucket and Essex Tech

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

DYLAN O’DRISCOLL

BYFIELD — The North Reading High boys’ lacrosse team won its third-consecutive game on Monday afternoon as they defeated Triton, 12-10…

 

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Wins over Hawks and Vikings highlight strong week for girls’ lax team

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

THE NRHS girls’ lacrosse team earned key league wins over Essex Tech on April 8 and Triton on April 13. The Hornets have April Vacation Week off before returning on April 27 with a

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Front Page: April 17, 2026

 

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Investing in the fire service

CITY OFFICIALS PAST AND PRESENT were among those on hand for a groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning, April 10 at the site of a brand new Engine 2 fire house on Tremont Street. The $28.5 million facility is part of a $130 million public safety buildings project that is funded by a Proposition 2 1/2 debt

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School Committee backs $54M spending plan

MELROSE — Described as “flexible, nimble and very student-directed,” the School Committee Tuesday passed a $54 million spending plan for the 2026-27 academic year.

The budget proposal — buoyed by the generosity of taxpayers who approved a landmark override of Proposition 2 1/2 in November — is about 12 percent more than what was approved…

 

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MACS gives back despite cancellations

MACS MEMBERS deliver baby blankets on Valentines Day.

MELROSE — The Melrose Arts and Crafts Society had to cancel January and February meetings because of weather conditions but that didn’t keep members from working at home.

SPECIAL ST. PATRICKS DAY gifts for the MWH maternity ward.

In February, celebrating Valentine’s Day, the Melrose Arts and…

 

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Malden’s Carey McDonald running for State Senate

CAREY McDONALD

MALDEN — On Monday, Carey McDonald announced they are joining the open race for the 5th Middlesex Massachusetts senate district. McDonald is a three-term Malden City Councillor At Large and a nonprofit executive.

“I’m joining this race to help us build communities where everyone can thrive,” said McDonald. “Our communities deserve a partner…

 

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Sports: April 15, 2026

 

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They want kids but just can’t afford Massachusetts

Political Notebook: Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

The following release was submitted to the Weekly News by John Deaton, who is running for U.S. Senate.

Last week, the Washington Post highlighted a troubling trend that many young couples in Massachusetts already feel deeply. America’s fertility rate hit a historic low…

 

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Editorial: Help shape the T’s future

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

The MBTA recently announced public engagement efforts for Focus 2050, the agency’s long-term plan for transit investments across the Commonwealth. And it wants your help.

Focus 2050 is the latest update to the Program for Mass Transportation (PMT), a plan required by state law, which will set the long-term direction for a…

 

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