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Revised alcohol rules and regulations OK’d

April 29, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board approved new alcohol rules and regulations for liquor license holders during a recent meeting.

A Healthy Lynnfield Program Director Diana DeLeo said the substance use prevention coalition partnered with Peabody, Boxford, Middleton, Topsfield and North Reading in order to receive a state grant. She said A Healthy…

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Healthy Living Expo returns Saturday

April 29, 2026

LYNNFIELD – A Healthy Lynnfield and the Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce are holding the fifth annual Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, May 2, taking place from 12-3 p.m. on the Town Common.

In the event of inclement weather, the Healthy Living Expo will be held at Lynnfield Middle School.

Attendees will be able to…

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Alan Dresios wins Board of Assessors write-in campaign

April 29, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Assessors has a new member.

Former Planning Board Co-Chair Alan Dresios was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Assessors as part of a write-in campaign during the Town Election on April 14. He succeeds former Board of Assessors member Bonnie Celi.

There were no…

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Schools’ professional development initiatives continue

April 29, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Department’s professional development (PD) initiatives have continued over the course of the second half of the academic year, Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico said during a recent School Committee meeting.

Federico gave the professional development update presentation before he was…

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Girls’ tennis team earns key victory over reigning state champion Generals

April 29, 2026

VICKY McCRANN (pictured) and Christine Choi won 6-2, 7-5 at first doubles in Lynnfield’s victory over Hamilton-Wenham on Monday. (Jamie Hayman Photo)

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Last spring, the Lynnfield High girls’ tennis team was edged, 3-2, by Hamilton-Wenham in the MIAA Division 3 state semifinals.…

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Kacey Martin chosen for Phi Kappa Phi

April 29, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 24, 2026.

BATON ROUGE, LA — Kacey Martin of Melrose, a student at Salem State University, was elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Kacey is among approximately 20,000 students…

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Mother’s Day Farmers’ Market & Garden Expo May 7

April 29, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 24, 2026.

MELROSE — Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Melrose Farmers’ Market & Garden Expo will bring together local farms and food vendors, along with landscape professionals and growers for an afternoon celebrating all things green and growing.

The event will take place on Thursday…

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Students, staff ready for final push to June at WMHS

April 29, 2026

CONSTRUCTION of the new Wakefield Memorial High School is reportedly on schedule and on budget

WAKEFIELD — The following was sent to Wakefield Memorial High families by Principal Amy McLeod. Some editing of internet links may be necessary.

I hope this email finds everyone well-rested and rejuvenated after a week of vacation. We are looking…

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Veterans’ Corner: VISIT THE USS CONSTITUTION!

April 29, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

The town’s Veterans Department is hosting a free field trip to USS Constitution for veterans and their guests on Thursday, May 7.

All veterans, spouses, widows, and family members are welcome to attend and enjoy a day of history and camaraderie!

We will depart from…

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Friends of Beebe Library host final book donation drive

April 28, 2026

VOLUNTEERS WILL be available from 3-6:30 on April 29 to collect your donations of books in good condition.

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of the Beebe Library, after the success of their Book Sale in 2025, are hoping to repeat their success in May 2026. On Wednesday, April 29 from 3-6:30 p.m. in the rear parking…