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Scott Gordon starts second stint as boys’ tennis head coach

March 18, 2026

SCOTT GORDON, LHS boys’ tennis head coach from 2005 to 2010, will return to the sidelines this season to replace retired coach Joe Dunn. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the March 18, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Scott Gordon is the new head coach of the Lynnfield High boys’ tennis team…

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Three All-Stars named from boys’ hockey team

March 18, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Three members of the Lynnfield High boys’ hockey team were recently named to the Cape Ann League Kinney Division All-Star team.

The three Pioneers to make the team are the three senior captains, Nick Kelter, Brendan Driscoll and Anthony Calla.

It is the first All-Star appearance for all three…

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Wrestlers honor All-Stars and seniors at awards banquet

March 18, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Seven members of the Lynnfield-North Reading High co-op wrestling team were named to the Cape Ann League All-Star team this season: Nathan Barstow (113 pounds), Jason Kouyoumdjian (LHS, 120), Jakob Hulett (126), Caleb DeSouza (144), Luke Molla (150), Griffin McCarthy (LHS, 157) and Zack Morse (215).

Kouyoumdjian went 47-7…

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Local man named assistant conservation planner in Lynnfield

March 17, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Wakefield resident Tommy Frohlichstein has joined the Planning and Conservation Department as the town’s new assistant conservation planner.

As part of a general restructuring of both the Department of Public Works and Planning and Conservation Department, a full-time assistant conservation planner position was created to aid and assist Planning and Conservation Director Emilie…

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TSB sponsors Holocaust survivor presentation

March 17, 2026

THE SAVING BANK and Chabad of Wakefield representatives welcomed Dr. Tibor Spitz to the event, including (from left) TSB Digital Banking Officer Paula Pustorino, Marketing Officer Ally Houghton, Senior Vice President Marketing George Nugent, Rabbi Sruly Brook, and Devora Leah Brook.

WAKEFIELD — The Savings Bank (TSB) was a sponsor of the recent presentation of…

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Editorial: Affordable houses on the way?

March 17, 2026

Buying a house in the area is ridiculously expensive. Leaders have realized it for years, and are doing all they can to help.

Now, cities and towns can flex a new zoning tool to build starter homes and boost opportunities for homeownership.

Municipalities can adopt “Starter Home Zoning Districts” and qualify for state payments under…

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Community Calendar…

March 17, 2026

TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

•Free community dinner, Horizon House , 5 p.m. Organizers will be serving chicken ziti broccoli, tossed salad, bread/butter and zucchini cake for dessert. Hosted by Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Horizon House-Riverside Community Care.

•Beebe Puzzle Palooza, in-person at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m. If you have…

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March 17, 2026

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Support group expands to Veteran Family Connections

March 17, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

NORTH READING — For several years, the North Reading Veterans’ Services Office has hosted a monthly support group for the spouses of the town’s veterans. This group has provided connection, understanding, and support to those who have shared in the sacrifices of military service.

Formerly…

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A wee touch of home

March 17, 2026

WHILE TRAVELING in Ireland, the Item’s international correspondent Mark Sardella stopped at a pub in Donegal where the bartender pointed to a Wakefield Police Department patch displayed behind the bar. (Martin Sander Photo)

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Wakefield tennis E-waste collection fundraiser returns March 21

March 17, 2026

The Wakefield Memorial High School tennis boosters are hosting their 5th Annual Electronics Recycling Fundraiser this Saturday, March 21 at the Dolbeare School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please bring your unwanted electronics to reduce your carbon footprint and also help support the Wakefield tennis teams.