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SC rejects participating in School Choice

May 20, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Public Schools will not be participating in the state’s School Choice program once again after the School Committee voted not to during a recent meeting.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s School Choice program, which was established in…

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Three singers win Lynnfield Idol competition

May 20, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

THE WINNERS OF LYNNFIELD IDOL on May 14 were, from left, Faculty Division winner Stacey D’Onofrio, Junior Division winner Alex D’Onofrio and Senior Division winner Siri Tudi. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The musical tradition continues.

Three singers were crowned…

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LHS National Honor Society chapter inducts 64 members

May 20, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY representatives, from left, NHS Vice President of Service Zoe O’Brien, NHS Vice President in Charge of Publicity Cameron Munion, NHS Co-President Marianna Axiotakis and NHS Co-President Ereeny Georges helped induct 64 new members into the Lynnfield High School Chapter of NHS recently.

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Looking back in the pages of the Villager

May 20, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

MAY 19, 1976

School budget slashed: The School Committee voted last week to absorb the $12,712 cut from the school budget that Spring Town Meeting approved.

Voters at Spring Town Meeting followed the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee’s recommendations by approving a $4,845,281 operating…

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Fire Department Log

May 20, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

LYNNFIELD — During the week of Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 16, the Lynnfield Fire Department responded to 44 calls.

SUNDAY, MAY 10

3:11 a.m., 1100 Salem St., no emergency/call canceled; 6:22 a.m., 935 Summer St., assist citizen; 8:25 a.m., 28 Highland Ave., accidental alarm activation…

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Woman confronts break-in suspect on Route 1 south

May 20, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

LYNNFIELD — On Saturday, May 9 at about 2:40 p.m. a woman told police she went to her motor vehicle at Michael’s Landing on Route 1 south and found someone rummaging through it and stealing items. She said she confronted the suspect and asked for her…

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Netmen end regular season with 4-1 win over Rockport

May 19, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

ROCKPORT — The Lynnfield High boys’ tennis team ended the regular season on a high note on Monday afternoon as they beat Rockport, 4-1, on the road on a sunny, warm day.

With that victory, the Pioneers ended up at 8-8 overall and…

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Softball team has successful Senior Night with 14-3 win over Amesbury

May 19, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

THE LHS softball seniors were honored before Monday’s 14-3 win over Amesbury. Pictured from left to right are seniors and captains, Gia Gagnon, Lily Williams and Olivia Kelter. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High softball team had its Senior Day…

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Joanne Weafer, 89

May 19, 2026

Passionate nurse and celebrated museum volunteer

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Joanne K. Weafer, 89, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert J. Weafer.

Joanne is survived by her four children…

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Alcohol sampling to be allowed at Farmers Market

May 19, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – For the first time in the history of the Wakefield Farmers Market, alcohol vendors will be allowed to offer samples of their wares at this year’s market.

The Town Council last night voted unanimously to approve licenses for three vendors to sell alcohol at…