Local Headline News

All general news items, including regional, metro, local, national, or international

Brodeur seeks $21M for library

MELROSE — The City Council this week officially saw the financial extent of turning the Melrose Public Library into a modern facility.

On Monday, September 13, the Melrose Public Library Renovation project appeared on the City Council agenda for the first time since the City was awarded $8.2 million in state grants toward the project earlier…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Brodeur seeks $21M for library Read More

Incumbents McNaught, Thomas not running

MELROSE — While four people will run for three seats available on the School Committee in the November 2 city election, there will no contested races for City Council. However, there will be new councilors.

In Ward 1, Manjula N. Karamcheti of Botolph Street is the lone candidate for City Council; longtime office holder John…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Incumbents McNaught, Thomas not running Read More

New small businesses pop up in downtown Melrose

PROJECT: POP UP includes the Mothership of All Design on Essex Street.

 

MELROSE — Melrose welcomed four local brands to the downtown business district last week as part of Project: Pop-Up, in collaboration with UpNext. Until October 31, shoppers can visit Mothership of All Design at 14 Essex St. and the Melrose Collective, a collaboration…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

New small businesses pop up in downtown Melrose Read More

Buy a brick to honor a veteran

VIETNAM VETERANS’ REFLECTION Area in Melrose. (Photo by Sue Caffey)

 

MELROSE — Honor a special veteran in your life by adding their name to our Vietnam Veterans’ Reflection Area. Each personalized brick commemorates a United States veteran, living or deceased.

The red bricks denote those who served in Vietnam, the grey bricks indicate all…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Buy a brick to honor a veteran Read More

Front Page: September 16, 2021

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Front Page: September 16, 2021 Read More

‘September 11, 2001: A day about tragic loss, courage, strength and sacrifice’

THE NRPD HONOR GUARD presents the colors at the town’s 20th 9/11 remembrance ceremony while Call Firefighter Jeff Strong (foreground) awaits the signal to toll the bell in honor of the victims. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The bluest of blue sky days, eerily similar to the gorgeous cloudless sky…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

‘September 11, 2001: A day about tragic loss, courage, strength and sacrifice’ Read More

Facial coverings required again in town buildings

NORTH READING — As of this past Tuesday, Sept. 14, the town’s Health Department is requiring members of the public to wear a facial covering when entering Town Hall, Flint Memorial Library or the Edith O’Leary Senior Center.  This will apply to general business and when attending public meetings but does not apply to individuals with a medical…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Facial coverings required again in town buildings Read More

Fun for all ages at Saturday’s Apple Festival

NORTH READING — The 26th Apple Festival, a highlight on everyone’s fall calendar, is this Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Rev. Daniel Putnam House grounds, 27 Bow St., across from the town common. The rain date is Sunday, September 19.

The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society event is the fall…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Fun for all ages at Saturday’s Apple Festival Read More

Town to hold combined flu, COVID-19 clinics

NORTH READING — Tentatively, the Health Department has scheduled 3 in 1 clinics for influenza, COVID-19 vaccination and COVID-19 booster vaccination in October.

Flu vaccine will be available for anyone ages 3 and older and COVID-19 vaccines will be available for anyone ages 12 and older free of charge at these clinics

Third-dose COVID-19 vaccine…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Town to hold combined flu, COVID-19 clinics Read More

Front Page: September 15, 2021

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Front Page: September 15, 2021 Read More

Process underway for new Master Plan

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — For the first time since 2003, the town is about to embark on the creation of a new Master Plan. Economic Development Director Erin Kokinda met with the Town Council this week to discuss the process.

A Master Plan is a strategic framework that guides the town’s future physical and economic development based…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Process underway for new Master Plan Read More

PHOTO: Old man river

THE SAUGUS RIVER flows from its source at the head of Lake Quannapowitt, starting its 13-mile journey through Wakefield, Lynnfield and Saugus before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean in Lynn. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

PHOTO: Old man river Read More

Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.
Scroll to Top