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A well-respected man

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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Volleyball team concludes another milestone season with great effort in Sweet 16

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High volleyball team’s season came to an end on Nov. 5 with a 3-0 loss to Canton at the Charbonneau Field House. 

The 8th-seeded Warriors gave the 9th-seeded Bulldogs all they could handle but Canton held on each set, with scores of 25-17, 25-23, 25-22. 

Canton, a D2 state champion…

 

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Some parking signage approved for Junction

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — In October, the Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended adding signage on Main Street in the Junction aimed at keeping parking available for business customers and  improving traffic flow in the area.

But after discussing the TAC recommendations this week, the Town Council decided to implement only some of their traffic…

 

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Veterans’ Day 2025: A tribute for their honor, courage and sacrifice

THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS at the town’s annual Veterans’ Day tribute on Tuesday were (at left) Andre C. Washington, U.S. Army (Ret.), who completed six combat deployments in the Global War on Terrorism during his 22-year career, and (at right), the town’s new Director of Veterans’ Services Christopher Thomann, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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CPC posts survey on Central Street sidewalk proposal

NORTH READING — The town of North Reading completed a conceptual design for a new sidewalk on the northbound side of Central Street — from Park Street to Spruce Road — in 2020.

In recent years, the Community Planning Commission (CPC) has been looking for funding sources for construction, as well as seeking funding to…

 

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Early Thanksgiving deadlines

The Transcript will publish our Thanksgiving edition one day early, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, to ensure timely delivery to our readers before the holiday festivities begin. This keepsake edition will feature previews on the traditional Thanksgiving Day football game between the Hornets and their rivals, the Lynnfield Pioneers. The game will be played at Lynnfield…

 

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Garden Club seeks entrants in K-12 youth poetry contest

PAIGE LEAHY was awarded three certificates for her winning poem entitled “Growing and Giving” by North Reading Garden Club Youth Chairperson Charlene Malek. Currently a third-grader at the E. Ethel Little School, Paige placed first at both the state and New England Regional level, and second at the national level among second graders last year.

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North Reading After Dark tonight

NORTH READING — North Reading After Dark: A fun look back at the history of the town’s favorite watering holes, will be hosted by the Historical and Antiquarian Society tonight, Thursday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Teresa’s Grille 19 (20 Elm St., lower level).

While you enjoy your favorite pint (or soft drink), Don…

 

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UPDATE: Hornet football Final Four bound following 21-20 comeback road win against Medfield

Post publication update:
North Reading (No. 5) defeats Medfield (No. 4) on the road in the Round of 8 by a final score of 21-20. (Nov. 14)
North Reading advances to the Final Four of the MIAA Div. 5 playoffs to face Shawsheen Valley Tech (No. 1) at Danvers High School on Friday, November 21…

 

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Free holiday meals available

MELROSE — Scott Macaulay is organizing a free Thanksgiving meal for anyone who will be alone on the holiday.

This is the 40th year Macaulay is undertaking the endeavor, which is no small feat.

The dinner will consist of turkey, mash potatoes, stuffing, squash, gravy, cranberry sauce and apple pie.

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Land of the free

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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