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Sports: January 19, 2026

 

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Real Estate Transactions, January 19, 2026

 

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Thrilling win over Arlington highlights strong start for gymnastics team

COURTNEY CARTER competes on beam where she scored a team-high 8.15 against Burlington. (Miki McCarthy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The WakefieldHigh gymnastics team is off to a strong start this season. The Warriors defeated Medford (122.6-92.9) on Jan. 6 and Arlington (124.25-124.2) on Jan. 8 to start 2-0 before falling to Burlington (127.8-123.65) in a great matchup…

 

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Boys and Girls Club 2026

Teen Center opens new STEM lab

WAKEFIELD — The Boys & Girls Club of Metro North celebrated the grand opening of its new STEM Lab at the Wakefield Teen Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 14, marking an important milestone in the Club’s ongoing commitment to expanding educational opportunities for youth in the community.

The new STEM Lab in…

 

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Town updates kiosk policy

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — The town has revised its policy with respect to town-owned informational kiosks. Communications Director Jennifer McDonald appeared before the Town Council last week to propose several changes to the policy.  

She reminded the board that four informational kiosks were donated to the town by the Wakefield Main Streets organization in 2018. The kiosks are located at…

 

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The School Dept. is revamping its five-year vision

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Department is reorganizing its long term plans for the new document, “NRPS 2030: A Vision for the Future” which will supersede “NRPS 2025: A Strategy for the Future.”

“We’re working on this,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly said at the School Committee meeting Monday night. “It’s a work…

 

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Reading Coop supports food pantries

READING — In response to the extraordinary demand on local food pantries this season, Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) has made additional donations to 10 food pantries serving residents throughout the region. These contributions come at a critical time, helping ensure that individuals and families facing food insecurity receive the support they need.

At Reading Cooperative…

 

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New year, new scholarships from Sons & Daughters of Italy

MEMBERS CAME out to celebrate this holiday season. (Sharon Nikosey Photo)

 

WAKEFIELD — Welcome to 2026! Attention, graduating high school seniors who will be attending a post-secondary school, applications for scholarships are being accepted through January 31, 2026. Visit our website for details at osiama.org/scholarships. Everyone is encouraged to apply or pass this…

 

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NRHRG to host MLK Jr. Day celebration Monday

NORTH READING — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an important call to action. The public is invited to join the North Reading and Reading communities in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19,

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Recognized for dedication to city

ON JANUARY 9, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) presented a House citation to Leila Migliorelli (left) in recognition of her commitment and dedication to the City of Melrose through her leadership as City Council president. Migliorelli served on the Council for three terms, from 2020 through 2025, including as president from 2024 through 2025.

 

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Come join a free night of storytelling at FYA

A 2025 STORYTELLING event with Shweta Bhatt.

 

MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios is hosting a series of free monthly community storytelling events beginning on Friday, January 23 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 647 Main St.

These community events create a special, shared experience between tellers and listeners with stories that entertain…

 

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Richard Senatore, DMD, acquires Andover Dental Arts

RICHARD SENATORE, DMD

 

ANDOVER — Richard Senatore, DMD, grew up in Connecticut before attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst for college where he played rugby and majored in chemistry. After a short stint traveling and working, he returned to Massachusetts to attend the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and then continued his studies at…

 

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