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Frank Noyes, 87

Enjoyed the simple things in life

WAKEFIELD — Frank Robert “Bob” Noyes, Jr. age 87, of Wakefield passed away peacefully in New Hampshire on February 26. He was born on December 11, 1938 and was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Bickmore) Noyes.

Bob was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of…

 

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Rosalind Kiley, 89

Spirited traveler who loved her pets fiercely

WAKEFIELD — Rosalind J. “Roz” Kiley, 89, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on February 22 at Oosterman’s Rest Home in Melrose.

Born to the late Joseph Kiley and Sadie Kiley (Bonfiglio), Roz dedicated over 30 years to serving her community as a mental health nurse. Her innate…

 

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March 2 Select Board Meeting to be held at High School

NORTH READING — Due to an agenda that includes multiple items of recent interest to the community, the Monday, March 2 Select Board meeting will be held in the Distance Learning Lab at North Reading High School, 189 Park Street.  

While the Board will begin the meeting in Executive Session earlier, open (public) session

 

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Village Happenings

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

ZBA meeting, 7 p.m., Maney Room.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

Early release for schools. LMS @ 11 a.m., LHS/SSS @ 11:30 a.m., HHS at 12 p.m.

School Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Al Merritt Media

Coloring Club, 6-8 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Classic Film Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

Virtual yoga…

 

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District working toward workforce diversity in its SOA plans

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — School Committee members were briefed by Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly on provisions of the Student Opportunities Act (SOA) and plans for compliance at Monday’s board meeting, held virtually.

The SOA is designed to ensure that all students have access to a high quality education regardless of where they live…

 

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Snow-dog days of winter

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on February 26, 2026

 

REILLY has no intention of abandoning the heaps of fluffy snow in his yard on Mt. Vernon Street despite the cold temperatures. (Jeff Hodgin Photo)

 

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Tufts University dean’s list

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 26, 2026

MEDFORD — Tufts University recently announced its dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require students to achieve a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.

The following five students from North Reading met this standard: Jonathan Park…

 

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Senior news and activities published February 25, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 25, 2026

LYNNFIELD — There are fun winter happenings taking place at the Lynnfield Senior Center.

Seniors are invited to come to the center to enjoy seasonal programs, activities and community gatherings designed especially for adults 60 years and older. To view the Senior Center’s full newsletter and…

 

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Where is everybody?

THE STATUE IN front of the Melrose Public Library was buried in snow at the end of January. We can only imagine what it looks like now. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Enjoying another snowy day

THE GREAT OAK on the town common has sheltered sledders for more than three centuries. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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LHS students eye expanding community service opportunities

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 25, 2026
By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL sophomore Lilly Gately (left) and senior Reagan Chisholm gave an overview of the new Lynnfield Cares Connection (LCC) community service website they created during a recent School Committee member. (Lynnfield Media Studios Screenshot)

 

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Those Were The Days published February 26, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript

The Woodpeckers

 

By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP

This story begins with the hero: the man who came to the rescue of a group of 12-and 13-year-old girls. His name was George Kinnie. He was known to most of the people in North Reading as the man who cared for…

 

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