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Information on Fourth parking, traffic restrictions

July 1, 2026

WAKEFIELD — To accommodate the scheduled Independence Day activities, road closures and parking restrictions will be in place throughout the downtown and surrounding areas.

All chairs and other items left along the parade route and fireworks-viewing locations must be removed by 7 a.m. on July 5. Any items left in these areas after that time will…

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Twi League: Chanley powers first-place Unknowns to win over Expos

July 1, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Lynch Construction Unknowns rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Expos, 5-4, on Tuesday night, earning a share of first place in the Twi League standings alongside the Brewers.

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Flags for the Fourth

July 1, 2026

This home on Main Street at the head of the Lake is in patriotic spirit. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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Consultant outlines school climate recommendations, ways to rebuild trust

July 1, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

DR. DARNISA AMANTE-JACKSON

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — School officials have to strengthen reporting practices and improve communication in order to foster belonging and rebuild trust with the community.

That was the message racial equity consultant Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson sent during the School Committee’s…

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SC honors six retiring educators

July 1, 2026

RETIRING EDUCATORS, from left, Lynnfield High School Social Studies Department Head Sue Breen, Huckleberry Hill School media specialist Judy O’Brien, Lynnfield Middle School sixth grade math teacher Cyndi O’Neil and Summer Street School kindergarten teacher Christine Sartorelli were honored for their service during a recent School Committee meeting. (Photo by The Priestley’s)

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Baker Donahue removed from SC’s Policy Subcommittee

July 1, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Despite raising several objections, School Committee member Kim Baker Donahue was removed from the Policy Subcommittee during a summer workshop on June 24.

According to the list of subcommittee assignments for the 2026-2027 academic year, School Committee Chair Kristen Grieco…

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Dillon proposes eliminating term limits for SC chair

July 1, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — During a June 24 summer workshop, School Committee member Jim Dillon proposed that current term limits for serving as the panel’s chair be eliminated.

Policy BDA pertains to the School Committee’s Organizational Meeting that is held after the Town Election…

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SC eyes public comment policy changes

July 1, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee is looking to update the current public participation policy.

During the School Committee’s June 24 summer workshop, Chair Kristen Grieco Elworthy said legal counsel has recommended that Policy BEDH, which pertains to Public Comment at School Committee…

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181 eighth graders move on from LMS

July 1, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL eighth graders listen to Student Council President Kylie Geary’s speech during the recent moving on ceremony. There were 181 eighth-graders who moved on from LMS. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Middle School celebrated the accomplishments of 181 eighth graders…