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Home sale prices stay strong

January 2, 2026

MELROSE — For the first 11 months of 2025, the median sales price of a single-family home in Melrose was up nearly 12 percent from the same period in 2024, according to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data.

The median price of the 169…

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2026 Town Election season begins today

January 2, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The town’s 2026 municipal election season got off to a quick start this morning, with five incumbents taking out nomination papers for reelection and another resident expressing interest in a constable post.

Before 10 a.m. today, Betsy Sheeran of 27 Spruce St. took out nomination papers for another three-year term as Town Clerk…

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Icemen shut out Danvers in 2025 finale

January 2, 2026

THE WARRIORS picked up a 4-0 shutout over Danvers on New Year’s Eve at the Stoneham Arena. Wakefield (3-2) has a huge tilt against rival Melrose (2-3-1) set for tomorrow night, 8 p.m. back in Stoneham. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

STONEHAM — It was a cool and crisp New Year’s Eve at…

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Enjoy ‘The Ice River’ presentation Jan. 11

January 2, 2026

ICE RIVER MONK AND TEMPLE MASTER (Galapagos Puppets Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Galapagos Puppets will present the classic Chinese tale, “The Ice River,” on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield, 120 Chestnut St.

“The Ice River” is a tale those 5 to 95 will enjoy.

Journeying to India, Monk…

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Pulling out all the stops

January 2, 2026

ON NATIONAL UGLY Christmas Sweater Day, the foursome of Dave and Susan Hamilton, Betsy Rowland and Marcia Cutlip didn’t hold back as the members of the UCC enjoyed some lighthearted Christmas spirit. (Courtesy Photo)

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Honoring champions of the fall

January 2, 2026

ON MONDAY, December 22, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) presented House citations to Melrose High School athletes who achieved success during the fall 2025 season in recognition of their accomplishments and hard work. These teams were the Boys’ Cross Country, Girls’ Cross Country, and Girls’ Soccer, all Middlesex League Champions for fall 2025. The representative

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Give blood: Medical treatments don’t take a holiday

January 1, 2026

BOSTON — The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into the start of the new year. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now.

Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With…

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Boston Globe: Leading Edge Real Estate is #1 Best Place to Work

January 1, 2026

HERE ARE SOME of the Leading Edge Agents in the Melrose office. From the left in the back row are Aldo Masciave, Maureen Schlegel, Carmen Maianu, Jay Morneault, Sladja Vukovic,Virginia Todd, Donald Cranley, Natasha Shetty, Patricia Birchem, Bill Butler. From the left in front are Deb Walker, John Takvorian, Kim Perrotti, Del Wilson, Lauren Maguire,

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Holiday concert photos

January 1, 2026

FLUTIST Taylor Chamberland (left) is introduced by Choral Director Carla Lister (far right) prior to her flute solo with the Grade 6 Chorus performance of “Snowflake Lullaby” at the Middle School’s Winter Concert. (Courtesy Photo)

THE NRMS Jazz Band performed two numbers, “The Five Note Blues” and “Jive Samba” under the direction of

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Resolve not to get ripped off in 2026

January 1, 2026

The new year is here and we wanted to pass along this from the regional office of the Better Business Bureau.

The loss of money, personal information and the perseverance of scammers continue to be serious concerns for all of us. Online purchase schemes are ranked as the fourth riskiest of scams.

BBB recommends adding a…