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LYNNFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS’ production of “Something Rotten Jr.” in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium last weekend included troupe members, front row from left, Alicia Morello, Vihaan Pareek, Anna Cooper, Leonardo Novak and Emine Icin. Back row, from left, Ruby Curtis, Matilda Hook, Elise Geary, Quinn Briere and Sophie DePrizio. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame open to nominations

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 3, 2026

 

MELROSE—Do you know someone who belongs in the Melrose High Athletic Hall of Fame?

The Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame is now open to nominees for its 2026 and future classes.

The Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame is a volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated…

 

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Two Wakefield firefighters graduate from academy

WAKEFIELD FIREFIGHTERS Alec Passacantilli (left) and David Oliva graduated from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program with Class Number 337 on March 20. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Fire Chief Thomas M. Purcell has announced the graduation of David Oliva and Alec Passacantilli from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting…

 

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Local man gets 12 years for meth dealing

BOSTON – An associate of the Unknown Bikers Motorcycle Club was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Boston for his role in a conspiracy to distribute crystal methamphetamine.

Daniel Loughman, a/k/a “Swiss,” 40, of Wakefield, Mass. was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV to 12 years in prison, to be followed…

 

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Haverhill woman charged after Farm St. crash

WAKEFIELD — A 49-year-old Haverhill woman who allegedly crashed her Honda Pilot into a parked pickup truck on Farm Street was arrested for driving under the influence last night.

Police were told of the accident in the 100 block of Farm Street around 9:35 p.m.

Arriving officers found a gray Honda Pilot off to the…

 

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Girls’ lacrosse team starts league play with 13-3 win over Arlington

RORY McNEILL and the Wakefield defense played a strong game to shut down Arlington’s attack. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

ARLINGTON — The Wakefield High girls’ lacrosse team earned their first win of the season yesterday at Arlington High, defeating the Spy Ponders, 13-3. It was the first Middlesex League game for the Warriors who…

 

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The Bridge’s Bee Online Auction is open

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 3, 2026

 

THE ‘BEEZY Bankers’ from Rockland Trust were the winners of the 25th Annual Trivia Bee on Saturday, March 28. (courtesy photo)

MELROSE—The Bridge Online Auction is open for bidding. The auction features amazing items ranging from tickets to local theater productions, to wonderful culinary…

 

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Melrose Farmers’ Market holding two spring events

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 3, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market is welcoming spring with a series of community-centered events that celebrate local gardens, support small businesses, and expand access to fresh, healthy food for all.

Kicking off the season is the Mother’s Day Market and Garden Expo, taking place…

 

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MassDOT public hearing on I-95 expansion April 9

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

READING/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, Wakefield and Stoneham on Thursday, April 9…

 

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Residents applaud Hayman’s service on SC

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

 

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A group of residents honored School Committee member Jamie Hayman during a March 24 meeting.

Hayman decided against running for a fifth three-year term during the Town Election on Tuesday, April 14. He was first elected to the School Committee…

 

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Heart of a child

THE EASTER BUNNY brought out smiles and laughter from kids of all ages at the annual Carl Cutlip Easter Egg Hunt; among them was Nancy Thorn, a volunteer with the Union Congregational Church, sponsor of the community-wide event. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Lewis office hours Monday

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 3, 2026

 

JASON LEWIS

MELROSE — State Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester) will be holding Office Hours in Melrose on Monday, April 6, taking place from 12-1 p.m. at the Milano Senior Center, 201 West Foster St.

Any Melrose resident is welcome to attend office hours, with…

 

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