MELROSE — Mary Mercer Edwards of Melrose passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. Born in 1936 in New Bedford, MA to the late Muriel (MacDonald) Edwards and William Edwards, she was predeceased by her older brother Malcom Edwards, whom she adored.
A graduate of Melrose High School…
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GALES FERRY, CT — William J. “Bill” Walsh Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at home April 4, 2026, in Gales Ferry, surrounded by his loved ones. Born April 24, 1934, in Melrose, Mass., to William Joseph Sr. and Leona (Ryan) Walsh, Bill lived a life marked by dedication…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026
FIVE FIREFIGHTERS from the ranks of the North Reading Fire Department were promoted to Lieutenant during a swearing-in ceremony at fire headquarters last Thursday. From left are: Deputy Chief Matthew Carroll, Fire Chief Don Stats, Lieutenants Jon Burt, James Casaletto, Adam Salemme, Cory Harris
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026
By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member
VOLUNTEER Noah Gilbert repairs a pair of binoculars for Sustainability Committee member Jean Osborne at the committee’s Repair Fair. (John Rogers Photo)
NORTH READING — All community members interested in learning more about electric vehicles and heat…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026
By MAUREEN DOHERTY
NORTH READING — Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early in the annual Town Election, thanks to a unanimous vote by the Select Board Monday night.
Election Day will still be held on the first Tuesday in May, which…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026
NORTH READING — Project 351 Ambassador Ethan Joseph, an eighth-grader at North Reading Middle School, has organized a clothing drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing children’s clothing insecurity for infants through age 12.
Donation boxes have been placed in…
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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 8, 2026
Earth Day celebration, Coffee Cupping, Playspace and Crafternoons at the library
NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or…
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