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Fall Town Meeting set for Oct. 27

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Fall Town Meeting warrant is set.

The Select Board voted to close the Fall Town Meeting warrant during a Sept. 29 meeting. Fall Town Meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium. A quorum of 175 voters is needed…

 

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Public feedback sought on Hazard Mitigation Plan

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Residents will be able to provide feedback on the town’s draft Hazard Mitigation Plan from now through Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Senior Environmental Advisor Martin Pillsbury said during the Select Board’s Sept. 29 meeting that the council helped the town update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. He said…

 

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Town welcomes new police officers, firefighters

TWO NEW LYNNFIELD POLICE OFFICERS were introduced to the community during the Select Board’s Sept. 29 meeting. From left, Town Administrator Rob Dolan, Police Chief Nick Secatore, Patrol Officer Angelica Noble, Patrol Officer Anthony Magwood, Select Board Vice Chair Alexis Leahy and Select Board Chair Phil Crawford. Missing from photo is Select Board member Dick…

 

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Late LHS math teacher was ‘deeply beloved’ by students, colleagues

CHRIS SAKELAKOS

Late LHS math teacher

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Late Lynnfield High School math teacher Chris Sakelakos is being remembered for his dedication to his students, colleagues, family and friends.

Sakelakos passed away after a courageous battle with osteosarcoma while surrounded by his family on Sept. 16. He was 45 years old. He began…

 

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UPDATE: Volleyball team sweeps Hamilton-Wenham on Dig Pink night for fourth straight

Post publication update:
Lynnfield defeats Hamilton-Wenham 3-0 (Oct. 10)

 

 

Published October 8, 2025

Volleyball team beats North Andover 3-2 for third straight win

 

LYNNFIELD’s Milana Labkovich and Audrey Manning have provided a strong net presence for the 11-2 Pioneers this season. Lynnfield is currently ranked No. 7 in Div. 3. (Courtesy Photo)…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ XC earns third straight victory outpacing Amesbury 25-31

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Lynnfield defeats Amesbury 25-31 (Oct. 8) 

 

 

Published October 8, 2025

Girls’ XC cruises past Georgetown 19-41

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

GEORGETOWN — Lynnfield High girls’ cross country coach Liane Cook knew she had a win in her pocket heading into her team’s meet at Georgetown on Oct. 1 since the Royals have…

 

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Front Page: October 7, 2025

 

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Sports: October 7, 2025

 

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Food Pantry 2025

The WHS Marching Band breaks donation records for 2025 WFP Food Drive

WAKEFIELD — The award winning WHS Marching Band and the Music Boosters did an incredible job in their annual food drive to benefit the Wakefield Food Pantry (WFP).

“The excitement and amazing results are testimony to these wonderful organizations,” commends Maureen Miller, Executive Director of the WFP. “Students, parents and many Music Booster volunteers pour…

 

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Football 2025

Warrior football comes up short to undefeated Winchester, 42-7

Football 2025
JIMMY PRESTON punches the ball out of the arms of Winchester QB Peter Alexopoulos during the first half of Friday night’s game. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High football team fell to 2-2 on the season with a 42-7 loss to Winchester on Friday night at Landrigan Field. The Red…

 

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Town Meeting Fall 2024

Council OKs fall TM articles

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council last night approved several articles for the Nov. 8 Regular Town Meeting warrant.   

The articles expected to draw the most interest at Town Meeting are those initiated by the Bylaw Review Committee. Daniel Lieber, chairman of the Bylaw Review Committee, was at last night’s Town Council meeting to discuss those articles.   

Lieber reminded the board…

 

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Kelly Nelson

She will be greatly missed

SEABROOK, NH — Kelly Jean Nelson, of Seabrook, NH, passed peacefully Tuesday October 1, 2025 surrounded by friends and family, after a brief illness. 

She attended Wakefield High School and lived in Swampscott for many years following. She relocated to Seabrook, NH in 2017 where her and Bobby purchased…

 

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