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Schools will use DESE teacher evaluation tool

By NEIL ZOLOT

 WAKEFIELD — The School Department will be using the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Educator Evaluation tool instead of a self-designed one. “There is an option to adopt their system or adapt it to a similar one we structures ourselves,” Superintendent Doug Lyons said at the School Committee…

 

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MHS golf car wash Sept. 13

MELROSE—The Melrose High golf team is hosting a car wash on September 13, 2025 at the back/upper parking lot of Melrose High (Marcoux gym) on Melrose street.

It will run from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit the Melrose High golf team.

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15U Lou Tompkins team reaches playoffs

By STEPHEN MARTELUCCI

WAYLAND—The Melrose 15U Lou Tompkins baseball team reached the playoffs this summer as they went 7-6 in the regular season.

They were the seventh-seed in the B Division Select Division playoffs (the top eight of 12 total teams qualify) and they faced second-seeded Wayland in the first round.

On Aug. 4 at…

 

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Pro Boxing at Memorial Hall this Friday

MELROSE—Boston Boxing Promotion’s “Summer Brawl” takes place this Friday evening, August 29 at Melrose Memorial Hall. This is the biggest Pro Boxing card this summer in New England. Ten amazing fights are currently scheduled on the card, so kick off your Labor Day weekend in Melrose.

Be there to see former Bantamweight World Champion Jonathan “Salmon King” Guzman (26-2…

 

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Understanding the override

How would an override impact individual taxpayers? 

MELROSE — Earlier this year, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis appointed and convened a Financial Task Force to formulate and propose a Proposition 2 1⁄2 override referendum based on an analysis of the city’s budgetary needs, examples from Melrose’s peer communities, and input from the Melrose public. 

Based…

 

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West Nile Virus risk is moderate here

UP CLOSE LOOK at mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus. (Graphic courtesy of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

 

 

 

MELROSE — — Mosquitoes caught in the city have tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Department of Public Health. 

This was a release sent to our sister…

 

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Early forecast on 2025 MHS Fall sports

Many winning teams return with unfinished business 

VARSITY SPORTS start next week, which includes the Melrose High football team, who open at home next Friday against Peabody. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—Historically, the fall has always been one of Melrose High’s strongest of sport seasons, with teams paving a decade…

 

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Golf team tees off to victory over Reading

Melrose surprises Rockets, 38-34, in 2025 opener

THE MELROSE High golf team kicked off its 2025 season with a victory over Reading on Tuesday. (Jennifer Gentile photo)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High golf team has already kicked off their 2025 fall campaign, opening their season before school even began with an impressive 38-34 win over…

 

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Grades 1-12 return to school Sept. 4

NEW FACULTY members of the North Reading Public Schools attended orientation last week, including those who will teach at the town’s three elementary schools. From left: Jessica Leuci (Hood, first grade teacher), Gabrielle Aleksa (Hood, special education teacher), Lisa Labella (Batchelder, school adjustment counselor), Katherine Weymouth (Hood, special education teacher), Renee Ceraw (Hood, fourth grade

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School Com. extends Daly’s contract through 2030-31

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly for five years until the 2030-31 school year, the maximum time allowed, at their meeting Monday, August 25.

“This renewal is both retrospective and prospective because Dr. Daly’s work over the years has been exemplary,” Chairman Jeff…

 

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Brady Cullen’s inspiring battle takes center stage at Diamond Club’s 10th Golf Tournament

OVER 150 golfers and supporters of the North Reading Diamond Club, including this large contingent of baseball alumni, participated in the club’s 10th annual golf tournament at the Hillview to support North Reading baseball programs. Joining them was retired Coach Frank Carey (2nd row, third from left). (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Project Linus Blanketeers donate to babies in need

NORTH READING — The North Reading Blanketeers were busy this past year crocheting, knitting and sewing blankets, hats and sweater sets to donate on behalf of Project Linus.  In the past eight months they have created 127 beautiful blankets, exceeding their goal of 110! Additionally, they created 51 adorable baby hats and 72 lovely sweaters…

 

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