Author name: Dan Tomasello

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee engaged in a spirited and at times contentious debate on Oct. 7 over finishing a series of goals that have currently been put on hold.

School Committee member Kim Baker Donahue said she requested that the panel discuss the goals that the committee began working on during…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board voted to appoint two new members to two different committees during a recent meeting.

Prospect Avenue resident Frank Armstrong was appointed to the Council on Aging Board of Directors.

“I have been a resident here for over 35 years,” said Armstrong. “I have been volunteering at the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…