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Editorial: Filling the coffers

March 21, 2026

Published in the March 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

We will take good financial news anytime we can, especially when it affects the town.

Officials recently reported state tax collectors raked in $2.336 billion in February, beating the Healey administration’s monthly expectation by $59 million and maintaining the pace of collections necessary to stay…

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‘Screenagers’ at DLL with book launch March 24

March 21, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

NORTH READING — In partnership with the CIT’s North Reading Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition, the PreK-12 Action Team is offering a viewing of “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age” on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the DLL at NRHS. Updated for…

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Welcome spring by recycling and reusing

March 21, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

MELROSE — As spring arrives, you may want to clear away things you no longer need.

If you think an item is recyclable, or ought to be, you may be correct. It just might not belong in your curbside bin. To find potential alternatives…

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Welcome back

March 21, 2026

THE RENOVATED AND EXPANDED Town Hall reopened to the public in January. The new Town Hall addition was constructed as part of the $63.5 million public safety buildings and Town Hall project. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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‘Something Rotten Jr.’ March 27 and 28

March 20, 2026

Published in the March 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Community Schools will be presenting the musical “Something Rotten Jr.” on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium.

Resident Stacey D’Onofrio is directing “Something Rotten Jr.” that includes students in grades 3-8. The Friday, March…

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March 20, 2026

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Sports: March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

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Time of the season

March 20, 2026

SPRING OFFICIALLY ARRIVED AT 10:46 this morning, and this robin was at Veterans Field to herald its arrival. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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WSSC was buzzing with excitement Friday night! WEF Spelling Bee!

March 20, 2026

TEAM “Bee the People” won this year’s Spelling Bee with a total score of 92 points. They proudly posed for the photo and received gift bags of honey and tea.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Educational Foundation held its 8th Annual Adult Spelling Bee on March 13, which drew a crowd of 12 lively teams who…

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Wakefield sports conclude first week of spring season

March 20, 2026

JAMAURI BELMER and the outdoor boys’ track team will go for their third consecutive state championship this season. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The spring sports season officially began with tryouts and practices this week at Wakefield Memorial High School.

Practices and scrimmages will continue next week before the regular season begins the week of March 30…

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John F. Brown, Jr., 79

March 20, 2026

Vietnam veteran, retired fire captain

DANVERS — John Francis Brown, Jr., age 79 of Danvers, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Florida on March 14, 2026.

Born in Everett on October 1, 1946, he was the cherished son of the late John F. and Mary (Sheehan) Brown. Raised…

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Robert L. Sheehan, 90

March 20, 2026

Retired carpenter supervisor at Polaroid

WAKEFIELD — Robert L. Sheehan, 90, of Wakefield, formerly of Stoneham, died on Wednesday, March 18 at his home.

Born in Rowley on March 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Anthony and Stella (Boudreau) Sheehan.