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Masks backed for local schools

They’re back at City Hall

By MARK SARDELLA

MELROSE — Parents, stock up on masks.

It’s not official until the School Committee votes, but last week the Wakefield and Melrose Boards of Health, meeting in joint session, voted to recommend that everyone – students, faculty and staff — mask up when school reopens in September.

The Melrose…

 

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Join First United Methodist Church in donating to Haiti after last week’s earthquake

A YOUNG MAN surveying the damage caused by last Saturday’s earthquake.

 

By FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

MELROSE — Last Saturday, at 8:29 a.m., the rural commune of L’Asile, Haiti was assaulted by the earth itself. This tranquil collection of villages in the hills of Haiti’s southern peninsula stood just four miles from the epicenter…

 

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Update on the rodent population increase

MELROSE — As many of you are aware, some neighborhoods are experiencing an increase in the rodent population. I would like to take a moment to update you on what the Melrose Health Department and the City of Melrose has been doing to address the current rodent issues.

We understand how disturbing it can be…

 

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PHOTO: Men at work

CONSTRUCTION continued on the Haverhill Commuter Rail line by the Lynn Fells Parkway Bridge last weekend.

 

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Town reaches a crossroads on masking mandates

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — With three weeks remaining before the start of a new school year and 18 months into the global pandemic, COVID fatigue has taken hold everywhere, not just locally.

Town officials have emphasized their gratitude for the collaborative nature of the town’s response to the pandemic through the working group…

 

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SC votes 4-1 to support current DESE/DPH masking guidance when school reopens

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The School Committee voted 4-1 Monday night to support the school district’s plan on mask wearing when school reopens on Wednesday, September 8. This plan follows the recommended guidelines set forth this summer by both the state Department of Public Health (DPH) and the state Department of Elementary and…

 

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Donated artwork needed for Apple Festival

NORTH READING — The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society is seeking original artwork for the Art Raffle and Art Silent Auction to benefit this year’s Apple Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18.

The annual event at the Rev. Daniel Putnam House, 27 Bow St., is a fall community staple that brings…

 

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Front Page: August 18, 2021

 

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Subcommittee reviews school logo policy

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – A draft policy on “mascots and logos” got its initial review yesterday by the School Committee’s Policy and Communications Subcommittee.

The subcommittee was not prepared to make a recommendation to the full School Committee and after discussing the draft policy and making some edits, the subcommittee decided to further discuss…

 

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COVID update calls resume August 20

WAKEFIELD — As questions about the new Delta variant of COVID-19 continue to come in, Wakefield will bring back its Friday COVID update calls on August 20 to review local trends.

The community is welcome to join our Health Director, Town Administrator, Superintendent, and other leaders for a quick overview at 9 a.m. via Zoom…

 

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PHOTO: Exercising caution

THE SHAUN F. BEASLEY Track and Field has been a quiet place during some the hottest days of summer. That will all change when school resumes in a few weeks. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Front Page: August 18, 2021

 

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