Author name: Dan Tomasello

LHS SOPHOMORE Brendan Sokop was full of pride while standing in front of the over 9,000 medical supplies that were donated to St. Andrew Ukrainian Church as part of his “First Aid for Ukraine” fundraiser. (Courtesy Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Wow.

Lynnfield High School sophomore Brendan Sokop collected over 9,000 medical supplies…

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LYNNFIELD — The number of town employees who earned six-figure salaries increased last year.

According to town documents supplied by Town Treasurer/Tax Collector Leslie Davidson and based on employees’ W-2 forms, 91 town employees earned six-figure salaries in 2021. There were 78 employees who earned six-figure salaries in 2020.

Police Patrolman Mark…

BOURQUE ROAD RESIDENT Melanie Lovell (left) accepts the Lighthouse Award from Cape Ann Animal Aid Executive Director Sunniva Buck during the 19th annual Winter Ball at the Danversport Yacht Club. (Courtesy Photo)

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LYNNFIELD — Bourque Road resident Melanie Lovell was honored earlier this month for going above and beyond for…

THE PROPOSED public safety building project involves building a new Fire Headquarters next to the South Fire Station. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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LYNNFIELD — A plan to overhaul the town’s aging public safety buildings and upgrade Town Hall will tentatively cost $41.25 million, Public Safety Building Committee (PSBC) Chairman John Scenna said…

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LYNNFIELD — Superintendent Kristen Vogel unveiled the School Department’s recommended $28,515,911 operating budget for fiscal year 2023 during the School Committee’s March 8 meeting.

The proposed spending plan represents a 3.5 percent increase over FY22’s $27,551,605 operating budget. The School Department has also requested a $250,000 capital budget for technology expenses and…

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LYNNFIELD — Chief Nick Secatore is looking to add an additional officer as part of the Police Department’s recommended fiscal year 2023 budget.

Secatore unveiled the Police Department’s proposed $3,498,799 budget for FY23 during the Select Board’s March 7 meeting. The proposed spending plan represents a 1.6 percent increase over FY22’s $3,444,221…

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LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Center Water District ratepayers unanimously approved two warrant articles that will begin the process of addressing PFAS during the Special District Meeting on March 2.

Water Superintendent John Scenna told the 37 ratepayers in attendance that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) implemented new drinking water regulations last…

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LYNNFIELD — A drug company has agreed to pay the town over $10,000 as part of an opioid settlement agreement that was accepted by the Select Board during a Feb. 28 meeting.

Town Counsel Tom Mullen explained that the town hired Scott+Scott four years ago to join a class action lawsuit against…

YOUNGSTER Emma Kelley unveils two containers full of pajamas that were donated during the Tower Day Parents’ Forum’s Community PJ Drive. The forum along with other schools in town collected 555 PJs, which were donated to La Colaborativa in Chelsea. (Courtesy Photo)

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LYNNFIELD — Let the campaigning begin!

The ballot for the April 12 Town Election is now set, and will feature contested races for Select Board and School Committee. The three incumbents’ challengers are representing two different groups who have been at odds with town and school officials over the past year.

Select…