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Democratic Town Committee caucus Tuesday

Published in the February 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Democratic Town Committee (LDTC) will be holding a caucus on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Al Merritt Center, 600 Market St., second floor, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Democratic Town Committee will be holding the caucus to elect delegates to…

 

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Co-op boys’ swim team impresses at D2 State Championship Meet

Published in the February 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

 

Published in the February 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager
THE LYNNFIELD/WAKEFIELD boys’ swim team took 11th out of 41 teams in the Div. 2 State Championship Meet on Sunday at MIT. Pictured from left to right is the 200 freestyle relay which secured an 8th place medal, Nick DeGennaro (Lynnfield), James Cook,

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UPDATE: Boys’ hockey faces Blackstone Valley Regional on road in first round of D3 state tournament on Wednesday

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Published in the February 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

Boys’ hockey looks to reset for state tournament

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MARTHA’S VINEYARD — It was a rough weekend for the Lynnfield High boys hockey team this past weekend at the Farleigh S. Dickinson Tournament down…

 

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Milwaukee women charged with shoplifting at MarketStreet

Published in the February 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — Two Milwaukee residents will appear in court, charged recently with shoplifting items at a popular MarketStreet retailer.

The pair, both women in their 20s, were charged around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11 with shoplifting by concealing merchandise at ALO, a seller…

 

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MBTA announces March service changes 

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UPCOMING WORK means the MBTA will have to suspend weekend service between North Station and Oak Grove. Today, however, it was clear sailing after the morning rush hour at the North Avenue depot. (Frank Conte Photo)

BOSTON – The MBTA has announced service changes in March on the Orange, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell, and Newburyport/Rockport lines. The MBTA is also reminding riders…

 

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Girls hockey 2025-2026

Penultimate power rankings have Wakefield hockey teams dancing

Girls hockey 2025-2026
THE CO-OP girls’ hockey team finished their season on a five-game winning streak after a 4-1 victory over Arlington yesterday. The Warcats are hoping to move up from their current D2 ranking of No. 18 which would send them on the road, likely to the South Shore in the first round next week. The brackets

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Discounted rain barrels offered to residents

WAKEFIELD — The annual rain barrel program is one of the Public Works Department’s most popular initiatives of the year. From now until May 17, 2026, residents can purchase a Great American Rain Barrel (GARB) for a discounted price. The barrels are available for $89 plus tax, and the first 120 purchasers to use discount…

 

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An update on school enrollment

MELROSE — With Supt. of Schools Cari Berman set to deliver the educational budget overview for the year beginning July 1 next week, School Committee members recently saw the most up-to-date enrollment figures for the Melrose Public Schools.

As of the end of January, there were 1,001 students at Melrose High, 826 at the Veterans…

 

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Karelas commended for rescuing cats from fire

FROM LEFT, Lt. Paul Norton applauds as Chief Kevin Faller presents Officer Jake Karelas with a Letter of Commendation for saving two cats from a house fire on Jan. 31. (Photo Courtesy Melrose Police Department)

MELROSE — Melrose Police Officer Jake Karelas was issued a Letter of Commendation Tuesday for responding without hesitation to rescue…

 

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Virtual workshop planned for K signup

MELROSE — Melrose Public Schools invites all parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten students for the 2026–2027 school year to a virtual information workshop on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The session will be an overview of the schools & policies as well as outline key dates for the registration…

 

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