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Lead sports page published August 14, 2025

 

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West Nile Virus August 2023

West Nile Virus risk increased to moderate

LYNNFIELD — Based on positive mosquito collections in nearby communities, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has increased Lynnfield’s risk for West Nile Virus to moderate. 

Residents are urged to apply insect repellent when outdoors. Townspeople should use a repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient (DEET (N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus…

 

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Villager sportswriter Stephen Martellucci checks in from Minnesota

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — After going to Kansas City last year to see the Red Sox on the road, I ended up going to Minnesota a few weeks ago for this year’s trip.

This was my first time ever going to Minnesota. The games were Monday and Tuesday nights with a day game on Wednesday…

 

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Kenrick brothers’ scholarships awarded to three NRHS graduates

RECIPIENTS of the Frank W. and Glenn A. Kenrick Scholarships awarded by the Union Congregational Church are 2025 NRHS graduates (from left): Raffi Toby, Logan Pemberton and Michael Mahoney. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — Each year the Union Congregational Church awards scholarships to high school graduates who will be continuing their education. The Frank W…

 

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Sensors installed in town provide real-time access to data on town’s air quality

NORTH READING — In September 2024, North Reading was awarded a grant of 10 air quality sensors by the state’s Department of Environment Protection (MassDEP). These sensors, made by PurpleAir, were installed in various locations around town by the volunteers of North Reading Green Alliance and North Reading Sustainability Committee.

The sensor locations include several…

 

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Arts

Shakespeare on the Common coming this October

By Unknown artist (manner of Thomas Stothard) – 0QHOMxCB-XDE7Q at Google Cultural Institute maximum zoom level, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22128907

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A variation of “Shakespeare in the Park” will be coming to the Town Common in early October. 

After holding a successful production of the original play “Paranormal” in mid-June that…

 

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Candidates sought to fill CPC vacancy

NORTH READING — The Select Board and the Community Planning Commission (CPC) are accepting letters of interest from individuals to fill an unexpired term on the CPC.

It is anticipated that the Board and the Commission will make a joint appointment in September to fill the vacancy of Maxwell Murphy who recently resigned due to…

 

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Free VBS at Aldersgate Aug. 18-22

NORTH READING — Aldersgate UMC in North Reading is thrilled to offer “True North VBS” from 9 a.m. to noon for children in preschool through fifth grade Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22.

Children will engage in songs, crafts, games, Bible stories and snacks all teaching about God’s love for us through Jesus, our…

 

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Final outdoor Coffeehouse Showcase of the season Saturday

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Outdoor Summer Series at Ipswich River Park presents its third and final of concert of the season this Saturday, August 16 starting at 4 p.m.

The concert will take place at the gazebo near the park’s main entrance at 15 Central St. The performers for this Showcase…

 

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LCWD moves closer to getting supplemental MWRA water

BOSTON – Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation last week that authorized the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to supply water to customers of the Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD).

 House Bill 972, which was filed on the LCWD’s behalf by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) and State Sen. Brendan P. Crighton (D-Lynn),

 

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20 Elm St. 40B hearing continued to Sept. 11

NORTH READING — The next Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing on the proposal to construct a 200-unit housing development at 20 Elm Street under the state’s Ch. 40B comprehensive permit process will be held on Thursday, September 11 at 6 p.m. in the Distance Learning Lab at NRHS, 189 Park St.

The only action…

 

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Housing Construction 2025

A big dig on Salem Street: Housing construction carries on in Wakefield

Housing Construction 2025
SITE PREPARATION is well underway at 330 Salem Street for a new 19-unit residential building. The existing single-family home seen in the rear of the site will remain. A second, new single-family home will also be added. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the project last year. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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