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MA250 plate Lottery drawing lots of interest

March 19, 2026

By MICHAEL P. NORTON

State House News Service

About 30,000 Massachusetts residents have applied for a chance to secure one of 1,000 low-number license plates celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, but there’s still another month to enter the lottery.

On Tuesday, the Registry of Motor Vehicles gave the specialty item a promotional bump, publicizing the…

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Fire Dept. Log published March 18, 2026

March 19, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — During the week of Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14, the Lynnfield Fire Department responded to 32 calls.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

8:28 a.m., 1005 Summer St., public service; 10:08 a.m., 18 Olde Towne Rd., false/accidental alarm; 12:08 p.m., MarketStreet Apartments/100 King Rail Dr., assist occupant; 3:34 p.m…

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Kindergarten registration now open

March 19, 2026

LYNNFIELD — If residents have a child entering kindergarten in the Lynnfield Public Schools in September 2026, registration is available on the Huckleberry Hill School and Summer Street School websites.

Registration links are found on the main page of each school’s website. Residents should click the button that says “Enrollment Overview.” Once students are fully…

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Girls’ track celebrates season at annual banquet

March 19, 2026

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

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Abby Lopez was the lone member of the Lynnfield High girls’ indoor track and field team to make the Cape Ann League All-Star team this season. The senior captain’s event was in the two mile.

“She…

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Looking Back published March 18, 2026

March 19, 2026

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

MARCH 17, 1976

Sergeant support: The Board of Selectmen supported Police Chief Thomas Ganley’s request to hire an additional sergeant for the Police Department during a recent meeting. Ganley said the fourth sergeant would help reduce overtime costs and would increase supervision of the…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published March 20, 2026

March 19, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

During the week of March 9-13, the House met for a total of 13 minutes and the…

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Front Page: March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

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Sports: March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

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Warrior athletes prepare for 2026 spring campaigns

March 19, 2026

THE WAKEFIELD High spring sports season started this week with tryouts and practices. Pictured is boys’ lacrosse head coach Andy Wells working with the Warriors at Landrigan Field. Most teams will have about two more weeks of scrimmages and practices to get ready for the start of the regular season. The boys’ lacrosse team kicks

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Northeast boys’ hoop celebrates strong season at banquet

March 19, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

WAKEFIELD — The Northeast Metro tech boys’ basketball team had its end-of-season banquet at the school on March 10. That evening, head coach Jay Seigel, gave out three Coaches Awards.

Nico Fronduto, David Borges and Joe Petrocelli were the three award winners. Fronduto, who is from Wakefield, is a senior forward. Borges is…

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Town Council approves more budgets

March 19, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The Town Council last week gave their stamp of approval to several more FY2027 departmental budgets. All budgets are also reviewed by the Finance Committee before going before the voters at Annual Town Meeting in May.

The General Insurance budget was presented by John Spinello, the town’s insurance agent. The total amount requested for the FY2027 General…

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What’s the Buzz published March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing your North Reading event or virtual meeting with our readers is easy. Email the details to: [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. (noon on Fridays preceding holiday weeks).