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The City Hall Update

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Rigid Plastics Recycling

April 18

The Melrose City Yard at 72 Tremont St. is open for recycling and yard waste drop-off every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thanks to funding restored to the yard by…

 

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Police make OUI arrest; woman charged with ID fraud

MELROSE — A 23-year-old Whitwell Street man was charged with drunk driving after allegedly creating a disturbance at the corner of Lynde and Summer streets late Friday afternoon, April 10.

Police said the driver of a Ford Explorer was said to be yelling and swearing out of the window at people on a sidewalk in…

 

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Sports: April 17, 2026

 

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UPDATE: Lacrosse girls prevail in another thriller 22-21 over Winchester

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

Lacrosse girls prevail over Burlington in 18-17 thriller

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

THE MELROSE High girls’ lacrosse team had an exciting win over Burlington last week, 18-17. (photo by Dan Murphy, murphymediagroup.org)

 

BURLINGTON— The Melrose High…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose baseball looks to get back into win column after falling to Winchester and Newton South

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

Melrose baseball routs Burlington in 10-2 gem

By CORY THOMAS

 

IT’S BEEN a great start to the season for the Melrose High baseball team who beat rival Burlington 10-2 on Tuesday. (Jennifer Gentile photo)

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UPDATE: Boys Tennis defeats Stoneham after edging Red Devils

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

Tennis boys put the burn in Red Devils, 3-2

By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

THE MELROSE High boy’s tennis team will host a Friday home match against Wakefield this week. (Jennifer Gentile photo)

MELROSE—The Melrose…

 

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Netmen battle hard, come up just short in pair of CAL games

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

WEST NEWBURY — On Monday afternoon, the North Reading High boys’ tennis team was edged, 3-2, by host Pentucket up in West Newbury, on an unseasonably warm day for mid-April.

With that defeat, the Hornets fell to 0-3 overall and in…

 

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Paul Ardizzoni, 65,

MELROSE — Paul Joseph Ardizzoni,(Arda) 65 years old, died suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep on April 10, 2026.

Born on November 21, 1960 in Winchester Massachusetts, to John and Suzanne Ardizzoni. Paul grew up in Somerville Massachusetts until age 10, when he and his family moved to Melrose in 1971. Growing up, Paul was…

 

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Edward Collins, 83

Hospital manager and beloved father

MELROSE — Edward J. Collins, 83, of Melrose, passed away on April 10, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Edward was born on February 7, 1943, in Boston to Mary Goonan of Mayo, Ireland and David Collins of Cork, Ireland. Eddie grew up in Charlestown and went on to attend…

 

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A new generation embraces an ancient game

Middle School Chess Club surges in popularity

 

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

 

NORTH READING Middle School Chess Club champion Vihaan Kota, a sixth-grader, is congratulated by club advisors Michael Hursh (left) and James Burke (right) after winning the club’s version of the Stanley Cup in

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Townwide Yard Sale application deadline this Friday

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — Those planning to participate in annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday May 2, 2026 are reminded that applications for the are due by this Friday, April 17, 2026.

Applications can be obtained at the Senior Center, Library or Town Hall, or by…

 

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Girls’ tennis team splits matchups with Pentucket, Manchester-Essex

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

NORTH READING — The North Reading High girls’ tennis team improved to 2-1 on Monday afternoon as they defeated guest Pentucket, 4-1, on a unseasonably warm day.

At first singles, Matilda Ton won, 6-4, 6-0.

Katie Cronin won, 6-1, 6-0, at…

 

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