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Mystic Valley Regional Charter

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Middlesex County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Melrose

Massachusetts

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Arbors at Stoneham Assisted Living and Memory Care

Rich in history and culture, The Arbors at Stoneham offers seniors a welcoming, family-oriented community with a strong emphasis on togetherness. Located in Stoneham, MA, a town once known for its role in shoe manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution, our assisted living community provides seniors with a blend of modern amenities and timeless traditions. Since opening in 2014, we have proudly served the seniors of Stoneham and neighboring towns like Wakefield, Melrose, Malden, Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Reading. With 58 traditional residences and 26 memory support apartments, we provide senior living in Massachusetts that prioritizes independence, comfort, and high-quality personal care. Our state-of-the-art community features a grand foyer with cathedral ceilings, reflecting the elegance and warmth of our home-like atmosphere.

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Stoneham

Rich in history and culture, The Arbors at Stoneham offers seniors a welcoming, family-oriented community with a strong emphasis on togetherness....

Choose an Austin Prep Education Rooted in Augustinian Values

Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

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Reading

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

Garbage to Garden Inc.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, we are a leading curbside composting company in New England. From our humble beginnings at a table on Congress Street during Portland's First Friday Artwalk, we've grown into a beloved household service with a big climate impact. Today, we service more than 40,000 households, schools, restaurants, businesses, and events across the region. We're expanding our reach with the vision of bringing convenient curbside composting to communities throughout New England. Our ethos is simple: make composting approachable, convenient, and impactful while supporting local economies. Through our work, we're tackling one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions—food waste in landfills—and turning it into a resource that nourishes the region's soil and farms.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, we are a leading curbside composting company in New England. From our humble beginnings at a...

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We protect Greater Boston home buyers in a seller-focused industry by providing trusted advice and helping avoid costly mistakes all the way home....

Melrose Community Dealing With Invoice Fraud Scam

Fraudulent invoices are being sent to businesses and individuals throughout the city in an attempt to steal money.

Return To Sender: Melrose Receiving Fraudulent Imposter Invoices

Crime & Safety

Norfolk County

Brookline

Neighbors Recall Discovering Slain MIT...

A suspect in the case has yet to be identified and the investigation is ongoing.

Neighbors Recall Discovering Slain MIT Professor In Brookline Home: Report

Medford

Second Medford School Closes Due To Suspected...

Classes are expected to resume on Thursday.

Second Medford School Closes Due To Suspected Norovirus Outbreak: Report

Health & Fitness

Suffolk County

Boston

Arrest Made In Boston Cold Case Murder

One person is facing charges nearly three decades later.

Newton

Newton Remembers Former Fire Chief

The lifelong resident died last week at the age of 86.

Community Corner

Melrose Police, Community Member Rescue 9...

When the ducklings fell into a storm drain in Melrose, a police officer and community member jumped into action to save them.

Melrose Police, Community Member Rescue 9 Ducklings From Storm Drain

Pets

Melrose Dog Owners: Renew Your Dog’s License by...

All dogs who reside in Melrose must be licensed and receive a rabies vaccination, according to Mass General Laws and Melrose City Ordinances

Melrose Dog Owners: Renew Your Dog’s License by March 15 

Melrose Dog Halloween Costume Contest

The Melrose Dog Society will be hosting its annual Dog Halloween Costume contest Saturday, October 30th at the Melrose Dog Park.

Melrose Neighbors Mourn 'Mayor' Rusty

Rusty, a ginger tabby dubbed the Mayor of the Cleveland and Florence Streets, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident.

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Melrose Police, Community Member Rescue 9 Ducklings From Storm Drain

Melrose Police, Community Member Rescue 9 Ducklings From Storm Drain

Melrose Dog Owners: Renew Your Dog’s License by March 15

Melrose Dog Owners: Renew Your Dog’s License by March 15

Melrose Dog Halloween Costume Contest

Melrose Dog Halloween Costume Contest

Melrose Neighbors Mourn 'Mayor' Rusty

Melrose Neighbors Mourn 'Mayor' Rusty

Mystic Valley Regional Charter

Arbors at Stoneham Assisted Living and Memory Care

Austin Preparatory School

Garbage to Garden Inc.

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