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Incredible run for Melrose 12-year-olds ends at sectional tournament


By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

SHARON — The Melrose 12-year old Little League Williamsport baseball team recently participated in the Sectional 3 tournament after winning the District 12 title the week before.

The sectional took place at Deb Samson Park in Sharon.

In the opening game, Melrose fell 7-0 to Walpole on July 16. The next day, they…

 

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Warrior football gears up for the season

THE WARRIORS will begin practice in two weeks on Aug. 15. Their first regular season game is on Friday, Sept. 5 at home against Greater Lawrence Tech. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield high football team begins their season in two weeks with tryouts/practice starting on Friday, Aug. 15. 

The Warriors will play a nine-game…

 

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Throwback Thursday 1868

THE OLD CALEB PRENTISS HOUSE in 1868, shown in this colorized photo, stood on the north corner of Lafayette and Common streets, on the site of the present Town Hall. Caleb Prentiss was the seventh minister of the First Congregational Church, serving in that role from 1769 to 1803. He also fought against the British

 

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Basin 2025

‘Affordable’ units available at The Basin

THE FIRST TENANTS are expected to move into “The Basin,” at the head of the Lake on Aug. 1. The Zoning Board of Appeals last week voted to recommend that a Certificate of Occupancy be issued for Building 1 by Building Inspector Ben DeChristoforo.

WAKEFIELD — This comes from Town Hall.

The Basin, located on

 

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Gerard Moynihan, 84

Moynihan Lumber co-owner, dedicated family man

NORTH READING — Gerard W. Moynihan, 84, of North Reading, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 30, 1941, Gerard was the son of the late Michael and Alice (Branney) Moynihan, and was the beloved husband of…

 

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All invited to free NNO event Aug. 5

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team (CIT) is hosting its annual National Night Out (NNO) for all ages on Tuesday, August 5 at Ipswich River Park from 5–7:30 p.m.

National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening North Reading by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and…

 

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Town to fly Purple Heart flag Aug. 7 in honor of recipients

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — As an official Purple Heart Community, North Reading will commemorate national Purple Heart Day on Thursday, August 7.

On that day, townspeople will see the town’s Purple Heart flag being flown on the Town Common flag pole beneath the Stars and Stripes and the bandstand on the Town Common…

 

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Amazon Robotics donates $15,000 for expansion of NRPD Drone Program

AMAZON ROBOTICS Facilities Manager Rachel Bousquet (center), presented a $15,000 donation to support the Drone Program of the North Reading Police Department. Accepting the donation on behalf of the department were Det. Paul Lucci (at left) and Sgt. Michael Marra. (Photo Courtesy of NRPD)

 

NORTH READING — The North Reading Police Department recently received…

 

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Photo page: Last Summer BBQ of 2025 at IRP

 

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School Dept. ends FY25 with small surplus

NORTH READING — The School Department finished FY25 with a surplus of $862.89, representing the difference between the budget of $39,171,090 and an expenditure of $39,490,019.

Additionally, $31,088 remains “committed” but unspent.

“We experienced a smooth and successful close out of Fiscal Year 2025,” wrote Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Michael Connelly in his…

 

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