Author name: Dan Tomasello

West Peabody man named Historical Society president

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Historical Society has a new president.

West Peabody resident Ronald Sarro was elected as the Society’s 23rd president last month. He succeeds former Society President Linda Gillon, who led the nonprofit organization from 2018-2022.

In addition to Sarro, the Historical Society’s current board of directors consists of First…

 

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Reid’s Ride set for Sunday

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LYNNFIELD — The 18th annual Reid’s Ride bike trek returns to the North Shore on Sunday, July 17.

The Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Alliance was forced to hold two consecutive virtual fundraisers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alliance organizers say they’re excited that the traditional 28-mile bike-a-thon…

 

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New library’s cost increases to $23.4M

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LYNNFIELD — The cost for the proposed new Lynnfield Public Library has increased.

Library Building Committee (LBC) Chairman Russell Boekenkroeger said during a recent meeting that the LBC has received updated cost estimates for the proposed new library. He said the project’s cost will increase from $21 million to $23,422,381 if the…

 

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School improvement plans unveiled to SC

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LYNNFIELD — The school improvement plans for the 2022-2023 academic year were presented during a recent School Committee meeting.

Similar to previous years, the school improvement plans are connected to the district’s strategic plan. Administrators and educators from all four schools will be working on each plan’s initiatives during professional development days…

 

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Think of Michael President Carmela Dalton receives Commonwealth Heroine Award

THINK OF MICHAEL FOUNDATION President Carmela Dalton proudly displays her 2022 Commonwealth Heroine Award with House Minority Leader Brad Jones (left) and her husband, Think of Michael Treasurer Dick Dalton. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Think of Michael Foundation President Carmela Dalton has worked tirelessly to help people fighting substance use…

 

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Abigail Porter named permanent library director

ABIGAIL PORTER

Appointed permanent Library Director

 

 

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A familiar face will be leading the Lynnfield Public Library well into the future.

The Board of Library Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Abigail Porter as the library’s permanent director on June 2. Porter, who was appointed as acting director in August…

 

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Work continues on new War Memorial

CONTRACTOR M.J. Cataldo, Inc. recently finished the site work for the new War Memorial that will be located on the green space adjacent to South Common Street. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Site work for the new War Memorial has been completed, War Memorial Committee (WMC) Chairman Joe Connell said during…

 

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Juneteenth commemorated with first annual ceremony and walk

OVER 70 residents attended the Juneteenth Ceremony and Opal Lee Walk on the Town Common on Saturday, June 18. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — One-hundred-and-fifty-seven years after the first Juneteenth celebration was held in Galveston, Texas, the town held its first Juneteenth Ceremony on Saturday, June 18.

Lynnfield for Love organized…

 

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DeLeo named AHL’s community outreach/engagement coordinator

DIANA DELEO

 

AHL Community outreach and engagement coordinator

 

LYNNFIELD — A Healthy Lynnfield, an active community partnership working hard to prevent substance misuse and to ensure those impacted have the help they need, has hired Lynnfield resident Diana DeLeo as community outreach and engagement coordinator.

DeLeo will provide key support to the community…

 

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Supt. Vogel gives goals progress update

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Superintendent Kristen Vogel gave an update on her goals for the 2021-2022 academic year during a recent School Committee meeting.

The goals Vogel established as part of the state-mandated superintendent evaluation pertain to district improvement, professional practice and student learning. The goals are connected to the School Department’s strategic plan…

 

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Three singers crowned Lynnfield Idol winners

THE WINNERS OF LYNNFIELD IDOL on June 6 were, from left, High School Division winner Giuliana Guarracino, Middle School Division winner Cassie Dorman and Faculty Division winner Doug Hodgkins. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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LYNNFIELD — Three singers were crowned as champions of the Lynnfield Idol competition in the high school auditorium on…

 

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SC honors retiring educators, staff members

THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE honored the district’s 12 retiring staff members during a June 7 meeting. The celebration included, from left, LHS business teacher Jim Thoen, Superintendent Kristen Vogel, School Committeeman Jamie Hayman, Summer Street fourth grade teacher Lorie Kelly, Summer Street fourth grade teacher Michelle Burpee-Robert, ELL teacher Stephanie Stella Klove, LMS paraprofessional Melinda Johnson…

 

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