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April 13, 2026

A WORKER on a lift toils near the roof of the new Wakefield Memorial High School currently under construction on Farm Street. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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Delegation comes through for Fire Department

April 13, 2026

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Donald Wong announced that the Wakefield Fire Department is receiving a $18,992 state grant to purchase new safety equipment to protect their firefighters through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.

Fire departments across Massachusetts are able to utilize this program to purchase a…

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Diane E. Williams, 63

April 13, 2026

Lynnfield public safety dispatcher

LYNNFIELD — It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our sweet, beloved sister Diane E. Williams who passed away at the age of 63 on April 9, 2026. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Diane was born on September 2nd…

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Doris L. Gagnon, 96

April 13, 2026

A woman of deep faith

WAKEFIELD — Doris L. Gagnon of Wakefield passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 5, 2026, at the age of 96. Her passing on Easter Sunday felt like a special blessing to those who loved her, reflecting the deep faith that shaped her life.

Born on December 15, 1929…

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Townwide Yard Sale application deadline approaching

April 13, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 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 Friday, April 17, 2026.

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

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DCR needs lifeguards, other water safety help

April 13, 2026

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently announced a targeted effort to recruit lifeguards, swim instructors and other waterfront safety personnel for agency-managed pools and beaches in Greater Boston and communities north of the city ahead of the summer season, where the agency continues to see its greatest hiring needs.

Hourly salaries for certified lifeguard applicants range from $22 to $27, with additional bonuses available for staff…

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DOJ, FBI launch Operation Masquerade

April 13, 2026

BOSTON — Operation Masquerade, led by FBI Boston, was announced yesterday by the Department of Justice and the FBI. It’s a court-authorized technical operation to neutralize the U.S. portion of a network of small office/home office (SOHO) routers compromised by a unit within Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff (GRU) Military Unit 26165…

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Lynnfield Rec holding pickle ball lessons this May

April 13, 2026

Published in the April 8, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — Pickleball instruction is coming to Lynnfield again in 2026.

Lynnfield Recreation is inviting residents to come and join the pickleball lessons to learn, enjoy and have fun playing the fastest growing game in the USA. Pickleball is a combination of ping pong…

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Great programs coming to the Melrose Public Library

April 13, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

MELROSE — Following are news and notes from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Special Announcements from The Friends of the Melrose Public Library: Friends of the Melrose Public Library invite you to their next meeting on April 15 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at…

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Editorial: Hunger on the rise

April 12, 2026

Melrose has very active and popular food pantries based Faith Evangelical Church and at the First Baptist Church. They are a great resource to have as more and more people come to depend on them.

According to a report Monday, food insecurity is on the rise dramatically; we’re sure it is in Melrose too.

The…

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Kids’ tennis clinic, adult volleyball, men’s hoop and InclYOUsion Sports with Parks & Recreation

April 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.