Author name: Dan Tomasello

Library facing severe budget cuts if override fails

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library will lose two-thirds of its staff as well as its state certification if voters do not approve the $4.65 million Proposition 2 ½ override later this spring, Director Abigail Porter said during the Select Board’s April 8 meeting.

The Select Board unanimously voted last week to…

 

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LHS outdoor mural nixed due to SC concerns

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A proposed outdoor mural at Lynnfield High School has been scrapped due to three School Committee members expressing reservations about it during an April 9 meeting.

LHS sophomore Olivia Sylvester said she is a student leader for A Healthy Lynnfield’s Youth Council at LHS, which includes over 40 high school…

 

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Residents raise concerns about Senior Center budget cuts

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A group of residents expressed concerns during an April 10 forum about the Senior Center’s future if a Proposition 2 ½ override gets rejected later this spring.

Town Administrator Rob Dolan gave an overview of the proposed $4.65 million Proposition 2 ½ override that will be headed to Spring Town…

 

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FY26 capital budget totals $1,197,500

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town’s capital budget for fiscal year 2026 totals $1,197,500, Town Administrator Rob Dolan said during a recent Select Board meeting.

“The capital budget is made up of one-time revenues, and not ongoing revenues,” said Dolan. “If you have one-time revenue such as a sales bonus or a tax return…

 

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Ford Avenue warrant article headed to TM

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A proposed warrant article headed to Spring Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 29 will ask voters to accept a portion of Ford Avenue that has not been accepted as a public way as a public way.

Article 7 will request Spring Town Meeting to accept a small portion of Ford…

 

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Elworthy, Dillon to lead SC

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Kristen Grieco Elworthy was appointed as the School Committee’s chair once again during an April 9 meeting.

School Committee member Jim Dillon made a motion to nominate Elworthy as the school board’s chair. The School Committee unanimously voted to appoint Elworthy as chair in a roll call vote.

Elworthy, who…

 

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Boys’ lax team tames Tigers to stay undefeated in CAL

 

Updates after press time:
Lynnfield defeats Pentucket 17-9 (April 17)
Lynnfield falls to Manchester Essex 9-7 (April 15)

GABE SCHUMACHER and the Pioneer defense shut down Ipswich in the second half during Lynnfield’s 10-8 victory on April 10. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)

 

 

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

IPSWICH — The Lynnfield High boys’ lacrosse team won

 

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UPDATE: Boys tennis goes 2-1 following perfect start

Updates after press time:
Lynnfield falls to Newburyport 3-2 (May 1)
Lynnfield defeats Mystic Valley 3-2 (April 30)
Lynnfield defeats Pentucket 5-0 (April 16)

 

 

RAFFI ARKUN went 3-0 at first doubles in each of Lynnfield’s latest victories, helping the Pioneers improve to 6-0 overall. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)

 

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ tennis unbeaten through first seven matches

Updates after press time:
Lynnfield defeats Danvers 3-2 (April 17)
Lynnfield defeats Pentucket 4-1 (April 16)
Lynnfield defeats North Reading 5-0 (April 14)

 

 

FRESHMAN Kami Khiat defeated her third singles opponent in three sets during the girls’ tennis team’s 4-1 win over Ipswich on April 9. (Jamie Hayman Photo)

 

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Jack Rizzari, 77

U.S. Navy veteran

SAUGUS — Jack Rizzari, 77, a beloved son, brother and friend passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025.

His quirky sense of humor and love of friends and family will always be remembered.

Jack was born on July 12, 1947. He was the cherished son of the late Salvatore and Carol (MacKenney…

 

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Summer Street School custodian’s bravery recognized

SUMMER STREET SCHOOL lead custodian Jarred Ford (left) is presented with a proclamation from Town Administrator Rob Dolan on behalf of the Select Board on April 2 after he assisted a student who was choking during lunch on March 25. (Courtesy Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A Summer Street School custodian was recognized last…

 

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Override proposal trimmed to $4.65M

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Better late than never.

A week after delaying a recommendation on a proposed $5 million Proposition 2 ½ override for fiscal year 2026, the Select Board unanimously voted during Monday’s meeting to bring a scaled down $4,650,000 override to Spring Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 29.

“The override will fund…

 

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