Author name: Dan Tomasello

Town clerk identifies cost savings in tight budget season

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — With the town facing a challenging budget season and state election mandates increasing, Town Clerk Amanda Haggstrom is looking to identify ways in order to save money.

Haggstrom recently appeared before the Select Board to present the proposed $253,105 operating budget for the Town Clerk’s Office for fiscal year 2026. The…

 

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Terrific run ends in Round of 16 for Lynnfield boys’ hoop team

THE SENIORS led the boys’ basketball team to a terrific season including a 61-41 victory over Wilmington a first round D3 state tournament game before falling to undefeated Norwell in the Round of 16. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORWELL — The Lynnfield High boys’ basketball team had to travel to the south shore down

 

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Mendese, Murphy named boys’ track All-Stars

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Two members of the Lynnfield High boys’ indoor track and field team were named to the Cape Ann League All-Star team this season.

The two Pioneers to make the team are seniors Eli Mendese and Mike Murphy.

For Mendese, it was his second year in a row making the team as

 

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Three Pioneers named girls’ basketball All-Stars

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD —  Three Lynnfield High girls’ basketball players were recently named Cape Ann League All-Stars this season. One Pioneer made the CAL First Team All-Stars while two others made the Second Team.

HAYDEN VALITON

The First Team All-Star was Hayden Valiton who made the First Team for the second consecutive season. The sophomore

 

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Anne Guarino, 93

Lynnfield Junior High School secretary, loved golfing

LYNNFIELD — Anne C. Guarino, 93, of Lynnfield, passed away on Monday, March 3 at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers.

She was born in Boston on Jan. 11, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Augustina LoGiudice.

Anne lived her childhood and early adult…

 

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Town facing $5M budget shortfall for FY26

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town is currently facing a $5 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026 and a Proposition 2½ override will need to be considered this spring, Town Administrator Rob Dolan said during the Select Board’s Feb. 27 meeting.

Dolan said town officials have “developed the frameworks for the 2026 fiscal year…

 

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Bruins alumni give Huckleberry Hill students a fitness lesson

REPRESENTATIVES from the Boston Bruins Foundation, National Grid and Blue Cross Blue Shield presented Huckleberry Hill School with a $3,000 donation during a health and wellness assembly on Feb. 26.  Kneeling in front is Johnny Moran. Second row, from left, Jonathan Randall, Porter Pegoraro, Marcus Guiliano, Anzo Lee, Ava Gemmill and Parker Beal. Back row,

 

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Jennifer O’Connell appointed Student Services director

JENNIFER O’CONNELL

New Student Services director

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee unanimously voted on Feb. 25 to sign off on Superintendent Tom Geary’s recommendation that Winthrop Public Schools Pupil Personnel Services Director Jennifer O’Connell be appointed as the next Student Services director.

O’Connell has served as Winthrop’s pupil personnel services director since…

 

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Parents offer feedback on special education changes

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Three parents who have children receiving special education services weighed in on the current state of the Student Services Department during two recent School Committee meetings.

After the School Committee finished interviewing incoming Student Services Director Jennifer O’Connell (see separate story) on Feb. 25, Special Education Parent Advisory Council Interim Co-Chair…

 

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Boys’ hoop team kicks off tournament with 61-41 win over Wilmington

Update: On Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025, the Lynnfield Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their game against Norwell High School by a score of 70-48.

 

ALEX FLEMING had 20 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in Lynnfield’s first round victory over Wilmington. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)  

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — It was a successful

 

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Fodera qualifies for New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship

LYNNFIELD-NORTH READING co-op wrestling senior captain James Fodera (at left) finished fifth in the 190 lb. weight class during the All-State Tournament on Feb. 28 and March 1. Fodera’s fifth place finish enabled him to qualify for the New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship in Providence this weekend. (File Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

METHUEN — Lynnfield-North…

 

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Icemen win thrilling, 2OT first round game before falling to Medfield in Sweet 16

THE LHS boys’ hockey team celebrates’ Anthony Calla’s game-winning goal in double overtime of a state tournament victory over North Middlesex. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)

THE LHS boys’ hockey team celebrates’ Anthony Calla’s game-winning goal in double overtime of a state tournament victory over North Middlesex. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

FRANKLIN — The season came

 

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