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PHOTO: Me and my drum

January 6, 2022

PERCUSSIONISTS march down Main Street during the opening night of the 2021 edition of the Home for the Holidays celebration put on by the Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by [email protected])

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January 6, 2022

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Special Election to approve new vocational high school Jan. 25

January 6, 2022

NORTH READING — The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School District in Wakefield has called for a Special Election for all 12 of its member communities, which includes North Reading, on Tuesday, January 25. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All North Reading voters will vote at the parish hall at…

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Charles E. Jones Excellence in Education nominations due

January 6, 2022

NORTH READING — Charles E. Jones was an exemplary educator and administrator in the North Reading Public Schools for 38 years. His dedication to excellence in all aspects of his work, particularly his work with students, set a benchmark few professionals ever achieve.

Mr. Jones believed in a world of learning beyond the walls of the classroom…

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Many transitions in town departments

January 6, 2022

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It’s no secret that the pandemic has disrupted the employment landscape throughout every sector of society. Coupled with record-breaking attrition that was already taking place pre-pandemic due to the rapid pace of retirements among the Baby Boom generation and it’s not surprising to learn of the many transitions that…

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PHOTO: The Three Musketeers

January 6, 2022

TOGETHER for one last time, from left, retiring Director of Elder Affairs Mary Prenney, Veterans’ Services Director Susan Magner, and Recreation Director Lynne Clemens mug for the camera at Prenney’s retirement reception Monday. See more photos inside.(Maureen Doherty Photo)

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January 6, 2022

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Board of Health to vote on mask mandate tonight

January 5, 2022

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At their meeting tonight, the Wakefield Board of Health will consider a mask mandate for all public and private indoor spaces in town (excluding homes).

Other than public comment, the agenda for the 6 p.m. Zoom meeting, lists just two items: “Discussion regarding indoor mask mandate for Wakefield,” and “Context for mask…