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The city’s top 20 capital needs

MELROSE — The city has a lot of capital needs. The top 20 would cost about $32,362,000 to address.

A recommended list of Capital Improvement Program projects over the next five years has been posted online. Compiled by the city’s Capital Improvement Program Committee, the list prioritizes the needs based on several factors, such as…

 

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All that Jazz!

THE NRHS JAZZ BAND had a spectacular showing in the state finals last weekend, taking home a silver medal at the competition hosted by the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE). Senior Matt Capalbo was also awarded the MAJE Div. 2 Outstanding Musicianship Award. Jazz Band members are (front row, l-r): Matt Mulcahy, Cecilia Thomson,

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Green day

YOU NEVER KNOW when a leprechaun is going to show up at the Winthrop School, but St. Patrick’s Day is as good a time as any. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Historical Commission now has regulatory role

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

 

MELROSE — When it comes to the demolition of structures in the city, the Historical Commission will play a bigger role in the future.

This week, the City Council unanimously approved expanding the commission’s authority in this area. The Historical Commission will have regulatory…

 

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Ballot finalized with 3-way race for Select Bd.

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Although voters in the annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 5 will have just one contested race on the ballot, there are several new faces stepping forward to fill the uncontested seats along with a few incumbents.

Following Tuesday’s…

 

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Search Committee for NRMS principal chosen

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A representative sample of parents, educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and staff have been appointed to the Search Committee for a new principal at the North Reading Middle School, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Daly has announced.

Current NRMS Principal Dr…

 

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Connelly: Structural deficit in FY27 school budget

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The Fiscal 2027 preliminary school budget totals $46,631,122, which is $2,098,316 or 3.6% higher than the Fiscal 2026 budget of $44,532,806, but lower than the 4.$% rise from Fiscal 2025 to 2026.

Within that is $42,237,412 in General Fund…

 

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Tribute to Bill Staines at NRCC Showcase Saturday night

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present a very special March 2026 Showcase on Saturday, March 21 during which the singers and instrumentalists will be paying tribute to the late Bill Staines. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show…

 

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Co-op gymnasts celebrate league championship season

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Four members of the North Reading-Andover High co-op gymnastics team were named to the Merrimack Valley Conference All-Star team this year. All four members are from North Reading.

Two Warnets made the MVC first team All-Stars while two others…

 

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Makerspace sessions for kids, container gardening and Ukrainian egg decorating at the library

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or by going to the event calendar: flintmemoriallibrary.org.

The Children’s Room…

 

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NRFD extinguishes two-alarm basement fire

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats reports that the North Reading Fire Department responded to and extinguished a two-alarm basement fire Saturday evening.

On Saturday, March 14, at approximately 6:57 p.m., North Reading Fire received a report of a basement fire at a home at…

 

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Watch a movie with friends, go line dancing, learn to play card games, join Caregiver Support Group at the Senior Center

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…

 

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