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Some awesome programs planned at MPL

MELROSE — The following news and updates come from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Hours: Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m to 9 p.m (Upper Level closes at 8p.m.)

Open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Hours:

The Library will close…

 

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Sign up now for Mt. Hood Park Association’s ‘Senior Day at the Park’

REGISTRATION IS required and is now open for the “Senior Day at the Park” event coming on May 12 at Mount Hood.

MELROSE — Myron Dittmer, president of the Mt. Hood Park Association, announces that the Association’s annual “Senior Day at the Park” event will be held at clubhouse at Mount Hood Memorial Park…

 

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MAAV co-hosts important conversation March 24

WAKEFIELD — Community members are invited to attend an important conversation on healthy masculinity, allyship and preventing breakup violence featuring keynote speaker Malcolm Astley, co-founder of the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund.

The event will take place on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 345 Main St., Wakefield.

After…

 

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Beverly man to court for shoplifting at Whole Foods

MELROSE — Reports of shoplifting at city supermarkets and various driving infractions were handled recently by police.

A 57-year-old Beverly man was charged with shoplifting by asportation at Whole Foods Market on Main Street Sunday afternoon, March 15.

The man allegedly took a pork burrito ($7.99), chicken sausages ($7.99), marinated mushrooms ($6) and Listerine mouthwash…

 

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Sports: March 20, 2026

 

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Coach Sean Ryan’s vision has transformed Austin Prep basketball

HEACH COACH Sean Ryan addresses the Austin Prep Cougars boys’ basketball team earlier this season, when he helped lead the teams’ turnaround. (courtesy photo)

By KIM TAURO ’28
Austin Prep student

READING—Two years ago, Austin Prep’s boys’ basketball team finished 1-22 (.043). Last year’s 7-16 (.304) record showed progress. This winter, the Cougars surged to…

 

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Melrose High boys’ hockey honored for sportsmanship at TD Garden

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

 

 

PICTURED AT the TD Garden to receive the Mulloy Award was (from left to right) MHS assistant coach James Mosca, assistant captain Aiden Ryan, assistant captain Charlie Hoskins, senior Jack Burhnam, captain Jack Feeney, and MHS head coach Joe Ciccarello. (courtesy photo)

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Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame open to nominations

THE MELROSE Athletic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2026 class and all future classes. Pictured is inductee team, the Melrose High 1989 boys’ basketball team. (file photo)

MELROSE—Do you know someone who belongs in the Melrose High Athletic Hall of Fame?

The Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame is now open to nominees…

 

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Ballot finalized with 3-way race for Select Bd.

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Although voters in the annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 5 will have just one contested race on the ballot, there are several new faces stepping forward to fill the uncontested seats along with a few incumbents.

Following Tuesday’s…

 

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Search Committee for NRMS principal chosen

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A representative sample of parents, educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and staff have been appointed to the Search Committee for a new principal at the North Reading Middle School, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Daly has announced.

Current NRMS Principal Dr…

 

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Connelly: Structural deficit in FY27 school budget

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The Fiscal 2027 preliminary school budget totals $46,631,122, which is $2,098,316 or 3.6% higher than the Fiscal 2026 budget of $44,532,806, but lower than the 4.$% rise from Fiscal 2025 to 2026.

Within that is $42,237,412 in General Fund…

 

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Tribute to Bill Staines at NRCC Showcase Saturday night

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present a very special March 2026 Showcase on Saturday, March 21 during which the singers and instrumentalists will be paying tribute to the late Bill Staines. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show…

 

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