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A steady hand on Cemetery Commission

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS attended the February meeting of the Wyoming Cemetery Commission to congratulate chairman Daniel O’Neill as he concludes his term on the commission and retires after 12 years of service this spring. The mayor expressed her gratitude to O’Neill for his thoughtful and effective leadership in stewarding Melrose’s beautiful and historic Wyoming Cemetery.

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Delectable goodies enjoyed at Chocolate Affair

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

 

SWEET TREATS to enjoy now and take home for later. The UCC Chocolate Affair Potluck featured an endless supply of the decadent desserts enjoyed by all. Seated clockwise from left around the table are: Steve Hemman, Susan Hamilton, Carolyn Hemman, Marie Morrow, Steve Morrow.

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Pioneer of the Week featured March 4, 2026

GRANT NEAL

Boys’ Basketball
Junior

 

 

Neal played well in Lynnfield’s first two Div. 3 state tournament games. He had 21 points and 15 rebounds in a 57-47 preliminary round win over Ludlow on Feb. 25 at LHS and followed that up with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a 62-59 road

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Do you know a community hero to older adults?

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

NORTH READING — Every day in our community, people make a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. They deserve recognition and you can help them receive it.

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be presenting its Community All-Star Awards this…

 

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Eve of Revolution: The dawn of America’s birth March 12

REV. EDMUND FOSTER of Reading, who took part in the Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775, is one of three “historical witnesses” featured in “Eve of Revolution” March 12. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — Step back in time and experience the events of April 19, 1775, through the eyes of those who lived them…

 

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Garden Club welcomes all to talk on Harold Parker State Forest

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 6, 2026

 

 

Courtesy photo by John Phelan. This photo was not published in the North Reading Transcript, March 6, 2026 print edition.

 

NORTH READING — Have you ever wanted to learn more about Harold Parker State Forest right here in North Reading?

The North…

 

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People love to hate changing clocks twice a year, but can’t agree how to fix it

By GEOFF MULVIHILL
Associated Press

Clocks will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday for daylight saving time in most of the U.S., creating a 23-hour day that throws off sleep schedules, plunges early-morning dog walks into darkness and inspires millions of complaints.

Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has…

 

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This street is mine

A DOG PASSED a couple of snow removers during last week’s winter weather. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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The western sky

ON THE LAST day of February, Doreen Moccia was driving home around 5:30 p.m. and captured this perspective of a lit street sign with a backdrop of a gorgeous sunset of orange hues.

 

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Resourceful critter

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

 

A LONE squirrel forages for food at Peabody Court after one of our many snowstorms during this long winter season. (Lillian Martin Photo)

 

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Polymnia Choral Society presents ‘American Quilt’

MELROSE — For more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform “American Quilt,” celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old.

Just like a quilt, this…

 

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Wong advocates for utility rate relief

STATE REP. DONALD WONG

BOSTON – State Representative Donald H. Wong, R-Saugus, recently joined with his Republican colleagues to support a package of reform measures promoting utility rate relief and affordability for Massachusetts residents.

During the February 26 debate on House Bill 5151, An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness, members…

 

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