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Veterans Information Session Monday

MELROSE — The City of Melrose Veterans’ Services Department will host a Veterans Information Session on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall, Melrose.

This session is open to Melrose veterans and their spouses and will provide an overview of available veterans’ benefits and services, including Chapter 115 benefits…

 

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Year of change: 2025 in review, Part 2

YEAR IN REVIEW COLLAGE 2025
2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: Clockwise: NEW FIRE CHIEF Thomas Purcell was sworn in by Town Clerk Betsy Sheeran after being named to succeed retired Fire Chief Michael Sullivan. (Photo by Mark Sardella) DEE CASEY was hired as Wakefield’s new Town Administrator, succeeding Steve Maio. (Screen grab) KOREAN WAR VETERAN and local music legend Patsy Zagaria

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Girls’ track cruises past Stoneham for first win

QUIN WILCOX leads the pack in the 1 mile at the Boston Holiday Challenge on Saturday at The Track at New Balance which featured athletes from across the Northeast. Wilcox won the varsity mile event in 5:08.69, taking the lead from the gun, committing to the position and creating a sizable gap on the rest

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Helen Chisholm, 95

A kind woman who adored her family

WAKEFIELD — Helen F. (Tedeschi) Chisholm of Wakefield passed away on December 25 at the age of 95 after a brief period of failing health. Born on June 17, 1930 in Woonsocket, RI, Helen was the oldest of six children of Armand and Eileen (Kennedy) Tedeschi. She was…

 

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Paula Belyea, 76

Her kindness, laughter and love will live on forever in our hearts

WAKEFIELD — Paula A. Belyea, 76, passed away peacefully on December 28 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 26, 1949, Paula lived a life deeply rooted in faith, kindness and devotion to those she loved. Paula was the…

 

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Sparkly Santa

IN HONOR OF National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Leo DiFraia celebrated in style with his sparkly Santa suit and beard during festivities at the Union Congregational Church (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Transcript’s Neighbor Fund nears $33,500

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — As we head into the final week of the Transcript’s 36th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund, an additional $2,800 in donations have increased the fund’s tally to $33,478!

The 2025 fund drive will officially end on “Little Christmas,” which is Tuesday, January 6, and we are honored to provide…

 

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Town finalizes sale of 9 Mill St. home

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Select Board executed the sale of the single-family home at 9 Mill St. for a purchase price of $725,500.

A series of unanimous votes was taken at the board’s Dec. 22 meeting to sell the property to the highest bidder, which was Gregory Hodson.

The town issued a…

 

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4th annual Tiny Art Show announced

NORTH READING — The very popular Tiny Art Show returns for its fourth annual installment at the Flint Memorial Library.

Beginning this Saturday, Jan. 3, residents of all ages are invited to pick up their tiny 3”x3” canvas at the Circulation Desk on the first floor from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (one canvas per…

 

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Spreading good cheer

RECENTLY DANCERS from The Dance Track Studio spread holiday joy at The Residence at Melrose Station, performing for residents during their Senior Holiday Party. The students were proud to share their talents and celebrate the season with the Melrose community, creating smiles and memories during a truly festive afternoon.

 

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What you’ll need for MHS diploma

MELROSE — By the end of the year, the School Committee needed to officially approve a way to determine kids were competent enough in their coursework to graduate from Melrose High. On Tuesday, December 16 the school board did just that with the unanimous passage of the MHS Competency Determination Policy for the Class of…

 

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Making clear the path to Northeast Metro Tech

MELROSE — The School Committee last month approved a policy ensuring that all Veterans Memorial Middle School students and their families know about the range of educational options available to them for high school, including Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield.

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