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Student Services director eyes improving communication

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Student Services Director Jennifer O’Connell has been working to familiarize herself with the school system since she began her tenure on July 1.

O’Connell previously served as Winthrop’s pupil personnel services director from August 2013 to last June. She worked for Winthrop Public Schools for 22 years.

Superintendent Tom Geary…

 

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UPDATE: Boys’ hoop earns third victory with win over Bishop Fenwick

Post publication update:
Lynnfield defeats Bishop Fenwick 76-61 (Dec. 27)
Lynnfield defeats Pentucket 74-58 (Dec. 22)

 

Published December 24, 2025

Boys’ hoop earns first win with victory over Triton

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

GRANT NEAL had 17 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in Lynnfield’s 81-46 win over Triton on Dec. 16. (File Photo)…

 

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UPDATE: Pioneer icemen falls to Hanover and shuts out Boston Latin following OT tie to Essex Tech

Post-publication updates:
Lynnfield falls to Hanover 6-3 (Dec. 27)
Lynnfield defeats Boston Latin 2-0 (Dec. 26)

 

 

Published December 24, 2025

Two thrillers cap exciting week for Pioneer icemen

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

 

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THE LHS boys’ hockey team had plenty to celebrate with their fans in a thrilling 3-2 OT victory over…

 

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Essex Village resident appointed to Council on Aging Board

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board unanimously voted to appoint a new member to the Council on Aging Board of Directors during a recent meeting.

Essex Village resident Eugene Gangemi said he has lived in town for the past 34 years.

“The town of Lynnfield is wonderful,” said Gangemi.

Gangemi said his background…

 

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Finance director: ‘We are right on budget for the first quarter’

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town ended the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 in a good financial position, Finance Director/Town Accountant Dave Castellarin said during a recent Select Board meeting.

Voters approved a $4.65 million Proposition 2 ½ override during a Special Town Election this past June. The town’s operating budget for FY26…

 

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Front Page: December 15, 2025

 

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Real Estate Transactions, December 22, 2025

 

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Sports: December 22, 2025

 

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New leadership takes helm of Fire Department

NEW LEADERS From top left clockwise: Lt. Nolan Curran is sworn in by Town Clerk Betsy Sheeran. Newly appointed Fire Captain Michael Long’s badge is pinned to his uniform by his wife Rachel as their son, Grant, looks on. Tom Walsh, Wakefield Emergency Management Director, pins the Deputy Fire Chief’s badge on the uniform of his son, John Walsh. New

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Warrior girls’ hoop beats Stoneham 51-38 for first win

JAYLA CONLEY had a double-double (10 pts, 15 reb) and added 5 steals and 2 blocks to help lead the Warriors in their 51-38 victory over Stoneham on Friday night. (File Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

WAKEFIELD — It was not easy, but grit is often rewarded with success. The Wakefield High girls’ basketball team found themselves…

 

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Christmas 2025

It’s that time of year

Christmas 2025
NINE-YEAR-OLD Desiray paid a visit to Santa at his headquarters on the Common. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Nancy Blackstone, 101

Liked to travel, bowl and make apple pies

WAKEFIELD — Nancy E. Blackstone, age 101, of Wakefield, passed peacefully into eternal life on December 13. 

She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Brown) Neal, born in Rockport on October 1, 1924. She was the sister of the late Adelaide “Ad” Williams…

 

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