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Commentary: Assist to Wakefield marathoner goes viral

A STAGGERING Ajay Haridasse is assisted first by fellow Boston Marathon finishers Aaron Beggs (in yellow) and Robson Oliveira (in white). (Photo from X account @CrystalHope1979)

Images of Wakefield Memorial High graduate Ajay Haridasse doing all he could to cross the finish line at Monday’s Boston Marathon were powerful enough. What happened next has inspired…

 

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Village Happenings

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Coloring Club, 6-8 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Bill Sano: 100 years of Broadway, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Meeting House (register for updates).

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Sensory Friendly Movie: Toy Story 2, 11:30-12:45 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Bookmark Workshop: Paint Chip…

 

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Wakefield softball moves to 4-1 with win over Belmont

MOLLY BURNS (center) hit a 3-run home run in Wakefield’s game against Burlington this morning. The Warriors were up 6-0 in the 3rd inning as of press time. Wakefield travels to Watertown on Friday morning. (Dan Pawlowski File Photo)

BELMONT — The Wakefield High softball team improved to 4-1 on the season with a 17-0 victory…

 

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Donald Northrup, 84

Senior Vice President banker, educator, and church lector

MELROSE — Donald W. Northrup, Esq., long-time resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Life Care Center of Stoneham. He was 84.

Donald was born on November 20, 1941, in Melrose, one of two children of the late C. Rupert and Dorothy F…

 

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Scholarship essay contest offered by Martin’s Pond Association

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The Martin’s Pond Association is proud to offer at least one $500 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior from the Martin’s Pond neighborhood in North Reading towards the pursuit of college or trade school. In the spirit of community pride…

 

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Superintendent vows changes after LMS racist incidents

DURING THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S April 15 meeting, Superintendent Tom Geary apologized to the community after a series of racist incidents occurred at Lynnfield Middle School late last month. (Lynnfield Media Studios Screenshot)

DURING THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S April 15 meeting, Superintendent Tom Geary apologized to the community after a series of racist incidents occurred at Lynnfield…

 

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Spring Town Meeting Tuesday

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

 

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — It’s almost showtime!

Spring Town Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium. Similar to previous Town Meetings, a quorum of 175 voters is needed for the legislative body to meet…

 

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Fire Department Log

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

LYNNFIELD — During the week of Sunday, April 12 through Saturday, April 18, the Lynnfield Fire Department responded to 27 calls.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

6:33 a.m., 4 Debston Ln., EMS call; 9:02 a.m., 1284 Main St., EMS call; 8:18 p.m., 1250 Market St., EMS call.

MONDAY…

 

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Melrose Symphony announces May Pops finale featuring virtuoso violinist Irina Muresanu

IRINA MURESANU is a prizewinning violinist who has performed worldwide

MELROSE – The Melrose Symphony Orchestra concludes its season with a festive May Pops concert on Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. at Memorial Hall.

The performance features a collaboration with internationally acclaimed violinist Irina Muresanu. A former soloist with the Boston Pops and a…

 

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Parents want racism, bullying addressed

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Four parents urged school officials to address racism and bullying head-on during the School Committee’s April 15 meeting.

During a March 24 School Committee meeting, two parents of a Lynnfield Middle School sixth grader said their son had been targeted in a…

 

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LMS principal search launched

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The search for Lynnfield Middle School’s next principal is underway.

In the aftermath of a series of racist incidents that occurred at LMS late last month, Principal Stephen Ralston went on leave and will be departing the middle school on June 30…

 

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School bullying policies under review

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The school board’s Policy Subcommittee is currently reviewing three bullying-related policies in the wake of a series of racist incidents that occurred at Lynnfield Middle School late last month.

School Committee members Kim Baker Donahue and Kate DePrizio, who serve on the…

 

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