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New firefighters appointed

February 20, 2026

From left, Firefighter Brian Dougherty, Chief of Department Tom Purcell and Firefighter Timothy Coggswell.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Fire Chief Thomas M. Purcell has announced the appointment of two new firefighters to the Wakefield Fire Department: Timothy E. Coggswell, 58 Paon Boulevard and Brian Dougherty, 39A Lawrence Street, both of Wakefield.

Town Clerk Betsy Sheeran swore…

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Possible vehicle break probed

February 20, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Police continue to investigate a case of possible theft or an attempted break into a motor vehicle that was parked in a lot on Lowell Street.

Yesterday at about 7:40 a.m. police were told that a 2020 Hyundai Elantra had apparently been moved in the lot of an apartment building in the 400…

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MVES offers free wellness class

February 20, 2026

MALDEN — Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) invites Wakefield residents to attend a free program for self-managing your health. The course called “My Life, My Health” can be taken virtually from the comfort of your home. If you’re new to Zoom or telehealth, MVES can help you get started.

Developed at Stanford University “My Life…

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Auditors alarmed by lack of child care fraud referrals

February 20, 2026

AUDITOR Diana DiZoglio and her team testified before the Joint Committee on Ways and Means on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 in Gardner Auditorium. (Photo by Alison Kuznitz/State House News Service)

By ALISON KUZNITZ
State House News Service

BOSTON — Auditor Diana DiZoglio warned a powerful legislative committee that her office has not received child care…

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Wakefield/Wilmington girls’ hockey wins Freedom Division, gets ready for tournament

February 20, 2026

McNeill reaches 100 career points

THE WAKEFIELD/WILMINGTON girls’ hockey team won the Middlesex League Freedom Division in their first season as a co-op. The Warcats (13-6-1) are bringing a five-game winning streak into the Div. 2 state tournament. Brackets will be released on MIAA.net tomorrow. (Courtesy Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

STONEHAM — The Wakefield/Wilmington co-op girls…

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It’s National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

February 20, 2026

BOSTON — Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts invites cookie lovers across eastern Massachusetts to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend taking place February 20 through February 22. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is an annual event where Girl Scouts nationwide promote their sales and flex their entrepreneurial spirit through the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 18, 2026

February 20, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 18, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 7 February 9-13, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of Feb. 9-13.

During the week of Feb. 9-13, the House met for a total…

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February’s Artist of the Month

February 20, 2026

A RETROSPECTIVE of artist Dani Hebert’s abstract art is on display at the library this month. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

NORTH READING — February’s Artist of the Month at the Flint Memorial Library is Dani Hebert.

A retrospective of Hebert’s abstract works from 2016-2026 reveals her stylistic development over the past decade. The gaps you…

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Schedule a donation pickup by the Vietnam Veterans Association

February 20, 2026

SUPPORT OUR VETERANS by donating and scheduling a pickup.

MELROSE — The mission of Vietnam Veterans Association is helping veterans, communities and those serving in harm’s way.

Here are the donations they collect: clothing of all types and sizes: men, ladies, children and babies; clothing accessories; shoes all kinds; sports equipment; books, toys and bikes…

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Can MBTA be self-sustaining?

February 20, 2026

In this space, we often urge the state to do more financially for cities and towns. But that aid is just a small part of what the commonwealth does. Everyone is looking for more money at a time when there’s only so much to go around.

Which brings us to the MBTA. In a presentation…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News

Volume 51 – Report No. 7 February 9-13, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of February 9-13.

During the week of February 9-13, the House met for a total of five hours and…

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Senator Lewis to host state budget conversation

February 20, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 20, 2026

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis is pleased to announce that he will be convening a Community Conversation to discuss how the $60 billion+ Massachusetts state budget is drafted each year, how funding decisions are made and how your voice can be heard.