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By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — In a surprising turn of events, Chair Rich Sjoberg and Vice Chair Stacy Dahlstedt resigned from the School Committee on Friday, Dec. 29.

The School Committee’s two leaders’ decision to resign their respective seats occurred in the wake of the ongoing Lynnfield Public Schools crisis.

Sjoberg, who was first elected…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Department will be improving “budget transparency” during fiscal year 2025, Acting Superintendent Tom Geary said during the Finance Committee’s recent budget summit.

During the FY23 and FY24 budget cycles, Superintendent Kristen Vogel did not disclose a number of budget cuts that included eliminating teacher and support staff positions…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Fire Department is continuing to deal with staffing challenges, Chief/Emergency Management Director Glenn Davis said during the Finance Committee’s recent budget summit.

Davis said his “biggest concern” for fiscal year 2025 is the “recruitment and retention of call firefighters.”

“We continue to be busy,” said Davis. “Like every other…