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SC approves superintendent’s goals in 3-1-1 vote

September 17, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Three School Committee members voted in favor of Superintendent Tom Geary’s goals for the 2025-2026 academic year while one member voted against them and another abstained during a Sept. 10 meeting.

Geary established four goals as part of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)-mandated superintendent evaluation system for…

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New L.I.F.E. Board, Cultural Council members appointed

September 17, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board unanimously voted to appoint three women to two different committees during a Sept. 8 meeting.

Essex Village resident Susan Driscoll was appointed to the Lynnfield Initiatives for Elders, Inc. (L.I.F.E.) Board of Directors.

“I am here tonight with hopes to be appointed by the Select Board for…

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Front Page: September 16, 2025

September 16, 2025

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September 16, 2025

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Boys’ soccer team beats Stoneham, ties Belmont

September 16, 2025

AODHAN HAGAN helped control the midfield in Wakefield’s 4-2 win over Stoneham on Sept. 10. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ soccer team earned point in each of their last two games, both played at their home Walton Field, improving to 1-2-2 on the season.

The Warriors picked up their first win…

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First Baptist Church is holding a sewing event this month

September 16, 2025

COME ORGANIZERS for the Dress a Girl Sewing Event. Volunteers are welcome with basic sewing machine skills.

WAKEFIELD — “Dress a Girl” Sewing Event at FBC of Wakefield will be on Friday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fellowship Hall will host a special “Dress a Girl” sewing event. Volunteers with basic sewing…

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Condo sales brisk in August

September 16, 2025

Condo sales brisk in August

WAKEFIELD — Condominium sales in town more than doubled year-over-year last month, according to a new report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data.

The report shows that 19 condos sold around Wakefield in August, for a median price of $584,000. In August…

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Town Council mulls limiting public input

September 15, 2025

BY MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Placing limits on the public’s access to the levers of local government was a topic of debate at last week’s Town Council meeting, but the consensus of the board was to make no changes to current practices.

The discussion stemmed from two separate proposals floated by Councilor John Carney. One…

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Summer’s almost gone

September 15, 2025

CHRYSANTHEMUMS have been installed in the fountain planters to bring a little fall color the Rockery. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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Pioneer of the Week featured September 10, 2025

September 15, 2025

AUDREY MANNING

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Manning led the Pioneers to victories in their first two matches this season. She had 18 kills and 8 assists against Ipswich on Sept. 2 and 10 kills and 10 assists against Essex Tech on Sept. 4. (Courtesy Photo)

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Council OKs grading on town land

September 12, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Contingent on soil testing and Conservation Commission approval, the Town Council this week approved a request by the owners of 200 Quannapowitt Parkway to do some grading on town-owned land between the site of the housing development currently under construction and Lake Quannapowitt.

Attorney Brian McGrail represented 200 Quannapowitt Owner…