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Helicopter application to control mosquito larvae planned

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting a helicopter application of the biological larvicide, Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis), to control mosquito larvae.

Wetlands currently being evaluated for this application in North Reading are located at or near Batchelder Ave…

 

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Historical Society discussing ‘1900 Murder at Breakheart’ April 21

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 15, 2026

THE FRONT-PAGE description of the grizzly murder in “The Boston Globe” on Oct. 10, 1900.

LYNNFIELD — “Murder at Breakheart Hill Farm” will be the subject of the Lynnfield Historical Society’s next meeting on Tuesday, April 21, beginning at 7 p.m. at Centre Congregational Church.

Local historians…

 

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Home front Civil Defense during World War II

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

 

A BOSTON METROPOLITAN AREA blackout map included Melrose.

 

By A.E. MACDONALD

When Germany declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941, in support of their agreement with Japan, there was concern about the amount of goods America shipped to the European…

 

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Good as new!

BILL REED fixes a bicycle at the Sustainability Committee’s recent Repair Fair offered free to the community. (Brett Schultz Photo)

 

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Editorial: Candidates’ statements due April 24

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

For the past 69 years, the North Reading Transcript has offered candidates running for municipal office the chance to tell our readers about themselves. All candidates may submit one biographical piece stating their reasons for seeking elective office, which we call a candidate’s statement, along…

 

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Lipper-Garabedian on cell phone, social media bans

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

 

 

KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN

 

BOSTON – State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week to pass a bill requiring social media companies to implement age verification systems to prohibit users under the age of 14 and require parental consent…

 

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Mini Masters returns to MarketStreet April 20-26

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 15, 2026

 

MINI MASTERS AT MARKETSTREET’s first hole pays tribute to the iconic orange Tyrannosaurus Rex that was once a fixture of the Route 1 mini golf scene in Saugus. (Courtesy Photo)

LYNNFIELD — The Mini Masters at MarketStreet Lynnfield is returning to The Green for its…

 

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MEC presentation showcases new interactive climate tool

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

 

TUCKER LAMOTHE presents a climate workshop on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Melrose Public Library.

 

MELROSE — Are you curious about the actual impacts that various behaviors and policies have on climate change? Do you want to learn the best ways…

 

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Officials eye looming deficit

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — As things now stand, the town is facing a $1.336 million deficit for Fiscal 2027. That could drop to $500,000 based on not contributing $500,000 to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) funds, usually health related, and not spending $375,000 to repave town parking lots. “We’re light years ahead of…

 

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Strong seasons for WMHS winter performance teams

THE WARRIOR winter percussion ensemble during a performance. (Photo courtesy of Wakefield Music Boosters Facebook page)

By KAREN MARSHALL

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Memorial High School winter guard and winter percussion teams recently concluded their 2026 competitive seasons, marking months of dedication, creativity and performance excellence.

Competing in the New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA…

 

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TSF: Michael J. Skeldon Fund established

MICHAEL SKELDON was a longtime supporter of TSF.

WAKEFIELD – The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is announcing a permanent fund in the name of Michael Skeldon. The Michael J. Skeldon Fund was established by family and friends to honor Mike’s memory following his death in November 2019 from pancreatic cancer. This fund supports…

 

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Learn to play tennis during April vacation plus InclYOUsion Sports with Parks & Rec

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 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.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation…

 

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