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Boogie man

SANTA CLAUS shows off his dance moves while Voices of Hope performed “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” during Historic Lynnfield, Inc.’s Country Store on Dec. 6. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Giving back to Children’s Hospital

THE VILLAGE HOME AND GARDEN CLUB OF LYNNFIELD has been dedicated to donating stuffed animals for Children’s Hospital in Peabody for the past eight years. These cherished “stuffies” are given to children throughout the year, offering comfort and reassurance during their hospital visits. The club’s members are truly honored and grateful to continue supporting this

 

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Visiting Santa

CAMERON, 2, and Connor, 4, joined Santa at his headquarters on the Common.

 

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Wakefield-Wilmington girls’ hockey team earns second win in a row

RORY McNEILL had 3 goals and an assist in the Wakefield-Wilmington co-op girls’ hockey team’s 7-2 win over Boston Latin at the Stoneham Arena last night. The Wakefield senior also had 2 goals in a thrilling, 4-3 victory over Winchester on Saturday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

STONEHAM — Following its first win of…

 

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Pioneer of the Week featured December 24, 2025

NICK KELTER
Boys’ Hockey
Senior Captain

 

Kelter scored in overtime to send the Pioneers past defending state champion Winthrop 3-2 on Dec. 17 at McVann-O’Keefe Rink. Kelter also assisted on John Powers’ game-tying goal with 0.5 seconds left. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Early deadlines Friday

With New Year’s Day taking place on Thursday, Jan. 1, the Villager will have early deadlines for editorial content for the Dec. 30 issue.

All press releases and editorial content needs to be emailed to the Lynnfield Villager by 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. Editorial content can be emailed to [email protected].

The Villager appreciates…

 

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DPW trash, recycling information

LYNNFIELD — The Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the curbside trash and recycling collection schedule for the holidays.

While curbside collection for trash was on a normal schedule on Dec. 22, 23 and 24, there will be delayed trash pick up on Christmas Day. Trash scheduled to be collected on Christmas Day will…

 

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

In 1897, Dr. Philip O’Hanlon, a coroner’s assistant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, was asked a question by his then 8-year-old daughter, Virginia, which many a parent has been asked before: whether Santa Claus really exists. O’Hanlon deferred. He suggested Virginia wrote asking the question to one of New York’s most prominent newspapers at the…

 

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Holiday hours at town buildings

NORTH READING — The remaining holiday season hours of operations schedules for non-emergency services at Town Hall, the Edith O’Leary Senior Center, and Flint Memorial Library are listed below.

Town Hall and the Edith O’Leary Senior Center will follow the same schedule:

• Wed., Dec. 24: 8AM to 12 Noon

• Thurs., Dec. 25 and…

 

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Glowing Christmas crafts brings festive cheer to UCC

VINTAGE-inspired keepsakes. Stacey, Abbey and Ryan DiCarlo display the sheet music luminaries they made during the “Starry Night” themed Christmas Craft Workshop at the Union Congregational Church. (Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH READING — The Union Congregational Church recently held its annual Christmas Craft Workshop, transforming its space into a glowing, magical wonderland that perfectly embraced…

 

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Scenes from Polar Plunge: Fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics

 

 

THERE WAS NO escaping the raindrops prior to taking the Polar Plunge last Friday afternoon to benefit Special Olympics of Massachusetts! NRHS students (from left): Trisha Goel, Ruthie Sullivan and Aria Auciello huddled together under a towel waiting for their turn to jump into the mobile plunge pool Bear Force One. Hornet Nation

 

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Early holiday deadlines

There will be early deadlines at the Transcript this week deadlines to accommodate holiday schedules for New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day, which fall on Wednesday and Thursday this year.

Content to be published in our New Year’s Eve edition on Wednesday, Dec. 31 is due on Friday, Dec. 26 at noon. The only exception will…

 

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