Author name: Dan Tomasello

Town Election features four races

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Let the campaigning begin!

The Town Election on Tuesday, April 9 will feature four contested races, which is the most in the last 20 years. The election will feature a Select Board race, two School Committee races and a Board of Library Trustees contest.

Select Board race

Chair Joe Connell…

 

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Special Town Meeting March 18

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The proposed $32 million Lynnfield Public Library building project is headed to a Special Town Meeting on Monday, March 18.

Similar to Town Meetings held during the spring and fall, the Special Town Meeting will take place at the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. on March 18…

 

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Legendary Lynnfield builder Charlie Wills turns 100

 

CENTENARIAN Charlie Wills continues to embrace longevity with grace and vigor. For some time, he has proudly included his birth year, “1924,” in his email address. (Courtesy Photo)

 

By HELEN BREEN

Charlie Wills enjoys the respect and affection of hundreds of Lynnfield residents, as evidenced by the outpouring of well wishes on a…

 

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Five candidates running unopposed in Town Election

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — While the four contested races headline the Town Election, there are also five candidates running unopposed on Tuesday, April 9.

Two political newcomers are running for three-year terms on the Board of Library Trustees, including Finance Committee/Library Building Committee (LBC) member Joe Gallagher. The father of three is the Summer Street…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ hockey advances to Elite 8 defeating Pope Francis 2-1

SENIOR CAPTAIN Catie Kampersal and the PLNR girls’ hockey team earned the No. 9 seed in the D1 state tournament. They will host No. 24 Winchester on Wednesday, 5 p.m. at McVann-O’Keefe Rink. (File Photo)

 

State Tournament updates after press time:
PLNR defeats Winchester 1-0 in first round (Feb. 28)
PLNR defeats Pope Francis

 

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Pioneer boys’ hoop team traveling to Martha’s Vineyard for first round on Saturday

LYNNFIELD’s region of the Div. 3 boys’ basketball bracket. The No. 22 Pioneers will travel to No. 11 Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Last Saturday, the matchups for the MIAA Division 3 boys’ basketball tournament were announced.

Lynnfield found out they will have the longest trip…

 

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UPDATE: Pioneer icemen defeat Norton 4-3 in first round on Wednesday night

LYNNFIELD’s region of the Div. 3 boys’ hockey bracket. The No. 4 Pioneers host No. 29 Norton on Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at McVann-O’Keefe Arena. (MIAA.net)

 

 

 

After press time: Lynnfield defeats Norton 4-3 in OT (Feb 28)
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By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High…

 

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Patricia Dinneen, 88

Registered nurse loved cooking, hosting family parties

HINGHAM — Patricia Alice Dinneen, 88, of Hingham, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2024 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born in Revere on Aug. 1, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Warren…

 

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BC psychologist urges ‘more time for social play’

DR. PETER GRAY

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Play is necessary for children’s development, Boston College psychology professor Dr. Peter Gray said during a recent presentation in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium.

A Healthy Lynnfield sponsored Gray’s presentation as part of its “Healthy Conversations, Healthy Kids” series. A Healthy Lynnfield Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator…

 

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LHS music students give back

LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL’S Tri-M Music Honor Society recently held a successful food drive for Haven from Hunger during a Coffeehouse earlier this month. The Tri-M Music Honor Society appreciates all of the people who donated to the fundraiser. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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DPW eyes $794,240 capital budget

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is looking for a slight operating budget increase for fiscal year 2025, Director John Tomasz said during the Select Board’s Feb. 14 meeting.

Tomasz has recommended an $8,566,623 operating budget for FY25, which represents a 3 percent increase over FY24’s $8,317,549.60 spending plan. He…

 

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Four grapplers place at D3 State Tournament

LYNNFIELD-NORTH READING CO-OP WRESTLERS, from left, senior Gavin Iby (144 lbs.), captain James Fodera (190 lbs.), freshman Nathan Barstow (106 lbs.) and freshman Jakob Hulett (113 lbs.) proudly display the medals they received after placing in the Division 3 State Tournament on Feb. 16 and 17. (Courtesy Photo)

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WAKEFIELD — The Lynnfield-North…

 

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