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Work for DCR this summer

February 13, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2028

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches, 24 swimming pools and two wading pools across the state and offer competitive hourly wages ranging from $22 to $27, as well as bonuses of up to $1,000…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026
Volume 51 – Report No. 6 February 2-6, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: During the week of February 2-6, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 37 minutes.

The heat was turned up…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 12, 2026

February 13, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 6 • FEBRUARY 2-6, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: During the week of February 2-6, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 37 minutes.

The heat was turned up last…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 11, 2026

February 13, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 11, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 6 February 2-6, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: During the week of Feb. 2-6, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 37 minutes.

The heat was turned up last week…

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Looking back published February 11, 2026

February 13, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager pages

FEBRUARY 11, 1976

Reservoir support: The North Reading Water Study Committee unanimously voted last week to recommend the latest Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) Board of Water Commissioners cost-sharing proposal for the $7 million joint reservoir project to the Board of Selectmen.

LCWD Board of Water Commissioners Chairman Richard…

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Fire Dept. Log published February 11, 2026

February 13, 2026

LYNNFIELD – During the week of Sunday, February 1 through Saturday, February 7, the Lynnfield Fire Department responded to 38 calls.

Sunday, February 1

12:34 a.m., 11 Sparhawk Dr., medical; 5:21 p.m., 2 Country Club Dr., accidental alarm; 10:40 p.m., 9 Hampton Ct., lift assist.

Monday, February 2

11:43 a.m., 1 Willowby Way, malfunctioning alarm…

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Boys’ swim team has multiple strong performances at North Sectionals

February 13, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 11, 2026

By JAMES COOK

THE WARRIOR/PIONEER five represented their team well at North Sectionals on Saturday. Pictured from left to right is Michael Brown, James Cook, Brendan Koleszar, head coach Jeff Boyd, Malcolm Kelton and Nick DeGennaro. (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON — The Wakefield/Lynnfield co-op…

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Jones office hours Friday

February 13, 2026

BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, Feb. 13 from 9-10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St.

During office hours, Jones or a member of his staff will be available in the library’s mezzanine area to meet…

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H.S. internship participation increases by 47%

February 13, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — North Reading High School currently has 78 seniors working in internships during their last block of the day. That’s a 47% increase over last year.

Any senior in good academic standing is eligible to intern with one of 50…

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Looking back published February 12, 2026

February 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript pages

60 YEARS AGO
February 10, 1966

Celebrating electricity. Mr. John F. Hoy, wire inspector, announces that the week of Feb. 6-12 will be celebrated as National Electrical Week. This period was selected to include the 119th Anniversary of the birth of Thomas A. Edison, Feb. 11. “The theme…

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Library hosting pajamas drive through March 15

February 12, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library is joining the Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Department of Children and Families/Wonderfund to collect pajamas for kids in need from now through March 15.

The goal is to collect 10,000 pairs of new PJs for local children living in low-income…

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Blood crisis continues due to winter storms

February 12, 2026

Donating blood saves lives by providing a vital resource for surgeries, cancer treatments, blood disorders and emergencies, with a single donation potentially helping up to three people. Blood has a limited shelf life, and donors provide the only source of life-saving blood, which cannot be artificially manufactured.