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Subdivision construction concerns raised

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A group of homeowners and the Planning Board expressed concerns with the way a subdivision is being constructed off of Lowell Street during a recent meeting.

The Planning Board approved the four-lot Vallis Way subdivision in December 2022 as well as a modification to the plan in 2023. Atty. Jesse…

 

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Planning Board spars with subdivision’s contractor

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Tensions ran incredibly high between a subdivision’s contractor and the Planning Board during a contentious July 23 meeting.

The Planning Board agreed during its June meeting to continue a discussion on contractor GTA Co., Inc.’s request to reduce the four-lot Vallis Way subdivision’s construction performance bond from $230,000 to $116,000 to…

 

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Lynnfield’s Prokopis twins lead Prep to second straight state title

THE PROKOPIS TWINS, Jack and Luke, recently led the St. John’s Prep tennis team to their second consecutive perfect season and state championship. They will play for the Holy Cross tennis team next year. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

DANVERS — It was a stellar senior year for the Prokopis twins this spring as the…

 

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Lynnfield High fall sports tryouts are less than three weeks away

 

THE LHS fall sports season officially begins with football tryouts on Aug. 15. All other sports start up the week of Aug. 18. Registration is still open on the Lynnfield High athletics website. (File Photos)

LYNNFIELD — Tryouts for the fall sports season at Lynnfield High are quickly approaching. The season will officially begin with…

 

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Front Page: July 29, 2025

 

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Ann Marie Lopez, 84

Bowler, golfer and all-around sports enthusiast

WAKEFIELD — Ann (Lombardi) Lopez, of Wakefield, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 84.

Daughter of the late Peter and Ruth Lombardi, Ann was the beloved sister of the late Peter Lombardi, Elaine Lombardi, Joseph Lombardi and Ruth Picarello…

 

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Ann Marie Malenchini, 85

Most cherished memories were spent with family

MELROSE — Ann Marie (Turner) Malenchini, age 85 of Melrose passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 26 after a brief illness.

Ann was born on January 3, 1940 and grew up in Melrose, graduating from St Mary’s. She soon moved to Wakefield and along with Arthur, raised…

 

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Automated Garbage Truck Republic

Call grows louder for trash strike’s end

WAKEFIELD — The pro-labor call for an end to the standoff between trash collector Republic Services and the Teamsters union continued yesterday, as members of the all-Democrat Congressional delegation joined in, saying Republic must return to the bargaining table.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, along with Congressmen Stephen F. Lynch and Seth Moulton, led all House members…

 

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Twi League 2025

Brewers stay perfect in Twi League with 8-3 win over Slappers

Twi League 2025
CHRIS CASEY got the win on the mound last night, allowing just 2 earned runs and scattering 5 hits while striking out 7 in 6 innings. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Brewer freight train kept on rolling last night at Moulton Field with an 8-3 win over the Slappers. With that victory…

 

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A wealth of experience

LOCAL McDonald’s restaurant employees Jean Boudreau, Lisa Howlett, Carlos Vega, Santos Pojoy and Claire Brown were recognized for working a collective total of 170+ years. These are some long-serving crew members! According to a McDonald’s spokesperson, “They are the heart of the restaurant and are beloved by generations of customers. Their stories speak to dedication,

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Gov. Healey appoints Steve Walsh to Health Policy Commission

STEVE WALSH

Appointed to Massachusetts Health Policy Commission

By DAN TOMASELLO

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey appointed Town Moderator Steve Walsh to the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) on July 25.

According to the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission’s website, the HPC is an independent state agency that works to “improve the affordability of health care…

 

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