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A lot happening at the Melrose Public Library

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 13, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some announcements from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Hours: Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. made possible by the override; Open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Upper Level closes at 8 p.m.; and Open…

 

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Democratic Town Committee caucus March 18

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Democratic Town Committee (LDTC) will hold a caucus on Wednesday, March 18 at the Al Merritt Center, 600 Market St., second floor, Lynnfield at 7 p.m. to elect delegates to attend the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2026 Nominating Convention.

The convention will be…

 

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LHS students shine in National History Day Regional Competition

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

 

THIRTY THREE Lynnfield High School students competed in the National History Day Regional Competition at Stoneham High School last weekend. (Courtesy Photo)

 

LYNNFIELD — Thirty three Lynnfield High School students competed in the National History Day Regional Competition at Stoneham High School last weekend…

 

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Thank you!

EVERYONE who participated in and supported this year’s Sports Gear Swap, hosted by Melrose Affordable Initiative and the Melrose Library, deserves a big round of applause. Your contribution helped families have fun while keeping cost down. Extra equipment has been donated to local sports leagues so the fun can continue. (Courtesy photo)

 

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Pocket Pilgrimage unites the generations

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

 

HELPING HANDS. During an intergenerational Lenten Workshop Claire Poplaski receives a helping hand making her pocket-sized token of faith at UCC’s Pocket Pilgrimage. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — The church hall at Union Congregational Church was transformed into a space of creativity and contemplation recently…

 

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American Legion honors Air Force veteran

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Horseshoe Drive resident Arnold Radway received a certificate for 75 years of continuous membership in the American Legion last week.

Radway was honored during a ceremony held at his home on March 3. Lynnfield Post 131 Commander Tom Bogart and others were on hand…

 

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Pick-up Pickleball, Summerscape and Counselor in Training

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation or call 978-664-6016. Registration is rolling with the new programs…

 

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LAG hosting pastel landscape demonstration March 19

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

 

ROBERT FRASCELLA

LYNNFIELD — Artist Robert Frascella is giving a Lynnfield Art Guild (LAG)-sponsored pastel landscape demonstration on Thursday, March 19, taking place from 7-8:30 pm on Zoom.

The demonstration is open to all LAG members via invitation; prospective members are encouraged to join the…

 

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Editorial: Venmo scams on the rise

Published in the North Reading Transcript published on March 12, 2026

North Reading Police Lt. Joe Thibodeau is alerting the public that Venmo scams are on the rise. He shares the following tips on how residents can avoid being victimized by such scams.

Common Venmo scams include “accidental” money transfers, fake buyer/seller overpayments, phishing emails…

 

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BEER + BITES Fundraiser returns to Melrose’s Memorial Hall

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 13, 2026

 

BEER + BITES FUNDRAISER features craft beer, wine, cider, cocktails and appetizer bites. Come and enjoy the sampling.

 

MELROSE — The Melrose BEER + BITES fundraiser returns to Melrose’s Memorial Hall at 590 Main St. for its eighth year on Saturday, April 11 from 6 to…

 

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A brook runs through it

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

THE BROOK that runs underneath Summer Street flows freely while providing fresh water for local wildlife as indicated by the rabbit’s tracks to the right. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Schools eye $58.6M for next year

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — The current proposal for the Fiscal 2027 school budget totals $58,601,611, a 5.73 percent increase of $3,176,450 over the Fiscal 2026 budget of $55,425,161. The increase from Fiscal 2025 to 2026 was 5.94 percent.

Eighty four percent of the budget is for personnel, 12 percent for contracted services and 4…

 

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