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Emmanuel College dean’s list

March 23, 2026

BOSTON — In recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 950 students to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. The following Melrose students were named to the dean’s list: Grace Gentile, majoring in Communication and Media Studies; Christian Figueroa, majoring in Criminology & Criminal Justice; Sophia Scacchi, majoring…

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Isabella George helping empower young Afghanistan women

March 23, 2026

Published in the March 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

WESTON — Lynnfield resident Isabella George is part of a group of Regis College students helping to build bridges across cultures and continents through a virtual exchange program connecting young women in Afghanistan with college students in the United States…

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Emmanuel College dean’s list

March 23, 2026

Published in the March 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

BOSTON — A Lynnfield student was among the more 950 students named to Emmanuel College’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester.

Nursing major Kimberly Staffier was named to the dean’s list. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel students must achieve…

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Try archery, soccer, karate, and self-defense with Parks & Rec

March 22, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 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.

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Editorial: Affordable houses on the way?

March 22, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

Buying a house in the area is ridiculously expensive. Leaders have realized it for years, and are doing all they can to help.

Now, cities and towns can flex a new zoning tool to build starter homes and boost opportunities for homeownership.

Municipalities can…

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FY27 School budget webinar March 25

March 21, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The administration of the North Reading Public Schools will be offering a school budget webinar for parents and members of the community regarding the status of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the North Reading Public Schools.

This webinar will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March…

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Editorial: Filling the coffers

March 21, 2026

Published in the March 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

We will take good financial news anytime we can, especially when it affects the town.

Officials recently reported state tax collectors raked in $2.336 billion in February, beating the Healey administration’s monthly expectation by $59 million and maintaining the pace of collections necessary to stay…

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‘Screenagers’ at DLL with book launch March 24

March 21, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

NORTH READING — In partnership with the CIT’s North Reading Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition, the PreK-12 Action Team is offering a viewing of “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age” on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the DLL at NRHS. Updated for…

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Welcome spring by recycling and reusing

March 21, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

MELROSE — As spring arrives, you may want to clear away things you no longer need.

If you think an item is recyclable, or ought to be, you may be correct. It just might not belong in your curbside bin. To find potential alternatives…

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‘Something Rotten Jr.’ March 27 and 28

March 20, 2026

Published in the March 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Community Schools will be presenting the musical “Something Rotten Jr.” on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium.

Resident Stacey D’Onofrio is directing “Something Rotten Jr.” that includes students in grades 3-8. The Friday, March…