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Do not put black plastic in the bin

April 7, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 3, 2026

MELROSE — Black plastic items like those black take-out food containers should not be placed in the curbside bin.

The optical sorters at materials recycling facilities (MRFs) can’t detect them, so they end up as trash anyway. Residents should not recycle the clear lids to…

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Around the Schoolyard: Batchelder School Favorite Memory essays

April 7, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

By Michael Maloney, Principal,
L.D. Batchelder School

As we enter this season of transition, we wanted to highlight some reflections from our fifth-graders as they prepare for middle school. A special thank you to Athina Yiakas, Lily Curtin, Olivia Gadsby, and Anika Gadani…

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Rep. Jones district office hours April 10

April 6, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

STATE REP. BRAD JONES House Minority Leader

NORTH READING — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in North Reading on Friday, April 10 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park…

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Emmanuel hosts Soul Supper with PFLAG: ‘From Bystander to Upstander’

April 6, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church invites the community to attend its April Soul Supper on Thursday, April 9, featuring an engaging and interactive workshop led by Greater Boston PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), a national organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and…

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K-12 District Art Show Opening Reception April 7

April 6, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Public Schools Visual Arts Department proudly presents its Annual District Art Show from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 16.

Artwork of student artists in grades K-12 will be on display along Main Street at the North Reading Middle/High School, 189 Park St.

The public is invited to the Opening Reception next Tuesday…

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Honoring her service

April 6, 2026

THIS MONUMENT on Veterans Memorial Common recognizes Wakefield women in the United States military. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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I-95 public hearing April 9

April 6, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Public Transportation will be holding a live virtual design public hearing, hosted on the MassDOT website, to present the design for the proposed improvements on Interstate 95 North (Route 128) in Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield on Thursday, April 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The purpose of the hearing is…

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Editorial: Regrets, we’ve had a few

April 6, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 3, 2026

Regret is a universal currency, but it gains interest with age. The missed chances we brushed off in our 20s, the tough conversations we dodged in our 30s, the adventures we swore we’d take “next year” – they tend to grow louder as the decades…

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Improvising in Amsterdam

April 6, 2026

PHOTOGRAPHER Raj Das was fully equipped on a recent travel to Amsterdam where he had a digital copy of the Melrose Weekly News on hand. No paper, no problem! (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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North Reading Antiques Roadshow April 9

April 6, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — Grab your favorite antique or family heirloom and bring it to a fun evening of appreciation, analysis, and appraisal on Thursday, April 9.

All are welcome to join the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society from 7-9 p.m. in the Activity Room…

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Linden Tree hosts afternoon of bluegrass April 26

April 6, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Linden Tree Concerts and Temple Emmanuel will sponsor a great afternoon of bluegrass with a touch of gospel with fan favorites Southern Rail on Sunday, April 26 at 2 pm.

Celebrating over 40 years of performing, Southern Rail’s bluegrass is high-octane exuberant fun, with lush harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling…

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Senior news and activities

April 6, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Senior Center is ready for spring.

Seniors are invited to come to the center to enjoy seasonal programs, activities and community gatherings designed especially for adults 60-years and older. To view the Senior Center’s full newsletter and monthly lunch menu, visit Lynnfield.gov/235/Council-On-Aging.