Author name: Dan Tomasello

Superintendent feels ‘very comfortable’ about schools’ financial position

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The school system has begun fiscal year 2026 in a good financial position, Superintendent Tom Geary said during the School Committee’s Oct. 7 meeting.

Geary recalled that the School Department’s operating budget for FY26 totals $34,194,132, which is an 11 percent increase over FY25’s $30,806,245 appropriation. He said the district…

 

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SC approves new LHS competency determination policy

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee unanimously approved a new competency determination policy for Lynnfield High School students during an Oct. 7 meeting.

Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico recalled during a recent meeting that voters approved a ballot question during the 2024 presidential election that eliminated passing the MCAS exam as a graduation requirement…

 

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ADU Bylaw headed to Fall TM

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Fall Town Meeting will be asked to approve two warrant articles seeking to update the town’s Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Bylaw.

Fall Town Meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium. A quorum of 175 voters is needed for Fall…

 

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Shakespeare on the Common

LYNNFIELD COMMUNITY THEATER’S dress rehearsal for William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Oct. 2 featured, from left, Gage Gordon as Demetrius, Daniel Moga as Lysander, Jacqui Moga as Hermia, Lee Malone as Egeus and Dan Arsnow as Theseus. The play’s performance took place during the Friends of the Lynnfield Library’s Used Book Sale…

 

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Fall Town Meeting set for Oct. 27

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Fall Town Meeting warrant is set.

The Select Board voted to close the Fall Town Meeting warrant during a Sept. 29 meeting. Fall Town Meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium. A quorum of 175 voters is needed…

 

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Public feedback sought on Hazard Mitigation Plan

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Residents will be able to provide feedback on the town’s draft Hazard Mitigation Plan from now through Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Senior Environmental Advisor Martin Pillsbury said during the Select Board’s Sept. 29 meeting that the council helped the town update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. He said…

 

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Town welcomes new police officers, firefighters

TWO NEW LYNNFIELD POLICE OFFICERS were introduced to the community during the Select Board’s Sept. 29 meeting. From left, Town Administrator Rob Dolan, Police Chief Nick Secatore, Patrol Officer Angelica Noble, Patrol Officer Anthony Magwood, Select Board Vice Chair Alexis Leahy and Select Board Chair Phil Crawford. Missing from photo is Select Board member Dick

 

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Late LHS math teacher was ‘deeply beloved’ by students, colleagues

CHRIS SAKELAKOS

Late LHS math teacher

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Late Lynnfield High School math teacher Chris Sakelakos is being remembered for his dedication to his students, colleagues, family and friends.

Sakelakos passed away after a courageous battle with osteosarcoma while surrounded by his family on Sept. 16. He was 45 years old. He began…

 

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UPDATE: Volleyball team sweeps Hamilton-Wenham on Dig Pink night for fourth straight

Post publication update:
Lynnfield defeats Hamilton-Wenham 3-0 (Oct. 10)

 

 

Published October 8, 2025

Volleyball team beats North Andover 3-2 for third straight win

 

LYNNFIELD’s Milana Labkovich and Audrey Manning have provided a strong net presence for the 11-2 Pioneers this season. Lynnfield is currently ranked No. 7 in Div. 3. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ XC earns third straight victory outpacing Amesbury 25-31

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Lynnfield defeats Amesbury 25-31 (Oct. 8) 

 

 

Published October 8, 2025

Girls’ XC cruises past Georgetown 19-41

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

GEORGETOWN — Lynnfield High girls’ cross country coach Liane Cook knew she had a win in her pocket heading into her team’s meet at Georgetown on Oct. 1 since the Royals have

 

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Paul Caggiano, 78

Family was top priority for real estate developer

MALIBU, Calif. — Paul Caggiano, 78, was born on July 8, 1947 in Boston. He was the second son to Arthur and Dorothy (Thornton) Caggiano. He passed away on Sept. 25, 2025 in Thousand Oaks, California, surrounded by family.

Born and raised on the streets of East…

 

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‘Recovery is not just possible, it’s powerful’

TWO HUNDRED RESIDENTS walk from the Lynnfield Middle School parking lot to the Town Common for A Night of Hope on Sept. 28. The Think of Michael Foundation and A Healthy Lynnfield hosted the seventh annual ceremony once again. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Two hundred residents came together to support people…

 

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