Author name: Dan Tomasello

Flex block incorporated into new LHS schedule

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A new schedule is coming to Lynnfield High School next year.

Lynnfield High Principal Patricia Puglisi gave an overview of the new schedule during the School Committee’s Jan. 13 meeting. She said LHS officials and educators have been working to revise the schedule for the past two years. Puglisi said the…

 

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Wilkins, Walsh eye re-election

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Two more incumbents have pulled nomination papers for the Town Election on Tuesday, April 14.

Planning Board Chair Page Wilkins took out papers on Monday, Jan. 12 and is running for a second five-year term in the April Town Election. She was elected to the Planning Board during the April…

 

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UPDATE: Boys’ hockey team bounces back with win over Rockport

Post-publication updates:
Lynnfield defeats Rockport 3-1 (January 24)
Lynnfield falls to Westwood, 6-2 (January 19)

 

 

Published January 21, 2026

Two shutouts highlight solid week for boys’ hockey team

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

 

LUKE MANCINELLI and the LHS boys’ hockey team had back-to-back shutouts over Pentucket and Triton on Jan. 14 and Jan.…

 

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Wrestlers pin Pentucket, perform well at Cohasset Tournament

THE LNR wrestlers took third at the Cohasset Tournament on Saturday and defeated Pentucket in a dual meet on Jan. 14 to continue their strong season. (Marc Schifano Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

WEST NEWBURY — On Jan. 14, the Lynnfield-North Reading High co-op wrestling team beat host Pentucket, 57-22, up in West Newbury. 

With the win,…

 

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UPDATE: Boys’ hoop clipped by Newburyport following ten game winning streak

Post-publication updates:
Lynnfield falls to Newburyport 78-65 (January 23)
Lynnfield defeats East Boston, 89-62 (January 21)

 

 

JUSTIN FLORES led Lynnfield with seven assists in a big win over North Reading on Jan. 13. Flores and the Pioneers are currently ranked No. 18 in Div. 3. (Courtesy Photo)

 

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — The…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ hoop team falls to Newburyport after key, non-league win over Wakefield

Post-publication: Lynnfield falls to Newburyport 58-45 (Jan. 23)

 

Published January 21, 2026

Girls’ hoop team earns key, non-league win over Wakefield, 49-45

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

LYNNFIELD — On Sunday afternoon, the Lynnfield High girls’ basketball team edged Wakefield, 49-45, at home. With that non-league victory, the Pioneers improved to 7-4 overall. The Warriors, meanwhile,…

 

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Julie E. Di Meo, 59

Loving wife, caring friend, devoted daughter and loving sister

NORTH READING — Julie E. (LaCoste) Di Meo, 59, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2026.

Born in Melrose, Mass. on July 1, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Richard C. and Virginia E. (Stephan) LaCoste.

Julie was…

 

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Robert H. Simmons, 83

Popular longtime teacher in Lynnfield schools

SAUGUS — Robert H. Simmons of Saugus, 83, formerly of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, January 12.

Born on Sunday, October 11, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware, Robert was the loving son of the late Homer Clay Simmons and Marguerite…

 

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The sign says it all

CLOSE FRIENDS, from left, Jake Mallett, Ben Sieve, Bryan Mallett, Olivia Sieve, Maddie Sieve and Kiera Mallett had plenty of reasons to celebrate after hosting a successful second annual cornhole tournament fundraiser at the Wakefield Elks on Jan. 10. Bryan is running the Boston Marathon for Massachusetts General Hospital for the second straight year in…

 

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Select Board race set

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Town Election will feature a contested Select Board race on Tuesday, April 14.

After nomination papers became available at the Town Clerk’s Office on Thursday, Nov. 8, Select Board Chair Phil Crawford and Library Trustee Joe Gallagher each pulled papers for a three-year term on the Select Board.

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String, Lambert eye open SC seat

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Two political newcomers are running for an open School Committee seat in the Town Election on Tuesday, April 14.

Willowdale Drive resident Jillian String and Huntingdon Road resident Brian Lambert are looking to succeed School Committee member Jamie Hayman, who announced last month that he is not running for a…

 

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Town administrator contract extension OK’d

ROB DOLAN

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board unanimously voted to extend Town Administrator Rob Dolan’s contract during a Jan. 6 meeting.

Select Board Chair Phil Crawford said Dolan’s contract amendment would extend his pact to Jan. 31, 2028. He said the Town Charter stipulates that the Select Board can appoint a town…

 

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