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Make way for a new fire house

April 9, 2026

THE ENGINE 2 fire station on Tremont Street came down quickly this week. The city planned to break ground on a brand new facility Friday morning, April 10. (Mike Gentile Photo)

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MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market will host its final winter market on Sunday, April 12, at the Melrose YMCA, bringing together local farmers, food producers, and community members for a final indoor market day of fresh food and connection.

The winter market has provided access to local produce, baked goods, and small batch foods…

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New police HQ work off to rocky start

April 9, 2026

A LOT OF TREES providing a buffer between the Beebe School and South High Street were cut down without authority during the first day of the new police headquarters project.

MELROSE — A neighborhood’s worst fears were realized during the first day of construction of a new police headquarters this week, as workers cut down…

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Local attorney charged with embezzlement

April 9, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

MALDEN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that Henry Rappa Jr., 57, of Melrose, has been charged with two counts of embezzlement or misapplication by a fiduciary, two counts of larceny over $1,200, and unauthorized practice of law in connection with the…

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The City Hall Update

April 9, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Milano Center’s Memory Café Garden Party April 15

A memory café is a welcoming, informal social gathering for people living with dementia or cognitive changes, along with their caregivers…

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Jones office hours Friday

April 9, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 8, 2026

STATE REP. BRAD JONES House Minority Leader

BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, April 10 from 9-10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St.

During office hours,…

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UPDATE: Lacrosse boys fall short to Burlington, Reading after starting strong

April 9, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

Lacrosse boys enjoying a strong start to spring

Melrose is 2-0-1 as they kick off 2026 season
By JENNIFER GENTILE

THE MELROSE High boy’s lacrosse team is off to a fast start with

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Village Happenings

April 9, 2026

Note: This content has been updated from the version published in the Lynnfield Villager print edition on April 8, 2026

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Bill Sano: 100 years of Broadway, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Meeting House (register for updates).

Virtual yoga class, 12-1 p.m., visit Lynnfield Library website for Zoom link.

Teen Scavenger Hunt, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Lynnfield…

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Fire Department promotes five members to the rank of lieutenant

April 9, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

FIVE FIREFIGHTERS from the ranks of the North Reading Fire Department were promoted to Lieutenant during a swearing-in ceremony at fire headquarters last Thursday. From left are: Deputy Chief Matthew Carroll, Fire Chief Don Stats, Lieutenants Jon Burt, James Casaletto, Adam Salemme, Cory Harris

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Celebrate Earth Day at Sustainability Fair Saturday at Library

April 9, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

VOLUNTEER Noah Gilbert repairs a pair of binoculars for Sustainability Committee member Jean Osborne at the committee’s Repair Fair. (John Rogers Photo)

NORTH READING — All community members interested in learning more about electric vehicles and heat…

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Early Voting OK’d for Town Election

April 9, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early in the annual Town Election, thanks to a unanimous vote by the Select Board Monday night.

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Kids clothing drive at Middle School through Friday

April 9, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — Project 351 Ambassador Ethan Joseph, an eighth-grader at North Reading Middle School, has organized a clothing drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing children’s clothing insecurity for infants through age 12.