Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026
MELROSE — At deadline Wednesday, firefighters from several communities were battling a two-alarm blaze on Altamont Avenue.
The first call came in around 12:40 p.m. Responding personnel found heavy smoke coming from the ranch-style house at 80 Altamont Ave. A second alarm was struck around…
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WAKEFIELD — More of the town’s elementary school students scored at on or above grade level in middle of the year tests this year than last, as reported during an Elementary Curriculum and Instruction update given at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, February 10.
In the 2024-25 school year 65.9 percent of…
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JOE SKOWRON takes down Luke Kelley in the 165 bout at the Brawl in the Hall. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)
MELROSE — The 8th Brawl in the Hall took place on Feb. 5 at Memorial Hall. As always, the brawl featured the top two teams in the Middlesex League’s Freedom Division.
In the end, it was…
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Protesters bring police to Main Street and Village Row
LYNNFIELD — Protesters at Main Street and Village Row, a diesel fuel odor at the Yard House and a few motor vehicle accidents kept police on the move recently.
On Thursday, February 5 at about 3:45 p.m. police were told that people holding protest signs at…
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MELROSE — For more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform American Quilt, celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old.
Just like a quilt…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 5, 2026.
By JIM SGOI, North Reading Public Schools Coordinator of Digital Learning
Over the past year, the North Reading Public Schools has made meaningful progress in strengthening technology across its schools. These efforts reflect a forward-looking approach to education, one that values innovation, accessibility, and the…
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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 11, 2026
By DAN TOMASELLO
LYNNFIELD — Town officials are looking to close an unexpected $400,000 structural deficit in the fiscal year 2027 operating budget, Town Administrator Rob Dolan said during the Select Board and Finance Committee’s joint public hearing on Monday.
Dolan has recommended an $80,640,960 operating…
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Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 11, 2026
LILAH ROSE portrayed Stacee Jaxx and Kylie Geary starred as Sherrie during Lynnfield Middle School’s production of “Rock of Ages: Teen Edition” last weekend. (Alyssa Morrison Photo)
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