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Calvary Christian Church blood drive June 27

LYNNFIELD — Calvary Christian Church is hosting a blood drive on Friday, June 27, taking place from 12-5 p.m. 

The blood drive will be held at Calvary Christian Church’s multi-purpose room, 47 Grove St. Residents should call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Lynnfield to schedule an opponent. 

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Shining a light on elder abuse: WAAV recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

WAKEFIELD — This June, the Wakefield Alliance Against Violence (WAAV) joins communities across the country in observing Elder Abuse Awareness Month by raising public awarness about the often-hidden crisis of elder abuse, including emotional, physical, financial, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect.

Elder abuse affects approximately one in 10 adults over the age of…

 

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Moulton talks about saving Social Security

CONGRESSMAN SETH MOULTON brought a panel of Social Security experts to the John J. McCarthy Senior Center this week to answer residents’ questions. Pictured from the left, Moulton, Barbara Mountain, David Camp and Christopher Doherty. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Congressman Seth Moulton was in Wakefield this week with a panel of…

 

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Wakefield Soccer Association honors award winners at volunteer appreciation night

THE ATTENDEES of the recent WSA volunteer appreciation night. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Soccer Association recently held a Volunteer Appreciation Night to acknowledge the organization’s many volunteers.

The WSA volunteer of the year was awarded to Josh Caplin. This award is presented to a volunteer within WSA who has gone above and beyond in…

 

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Laura Smith, 67

Loved to dance, read and travel the world 

IPSWICH — Laura E. Smith (Hallstrom), age 67, of Ipswich, formerly of Lynnfield, died Wednesday, June 4. Laura was surrounded by family and friends after a brief battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. 

Laurie was born on September 12, 1957 in Melrose to Nance and Robert Hallstrom…

 

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Evelyn ‘Lynny/Lyn’ Ray, 80

Loved word games, the Patriots, animals and horseback riding

WAKEFIELD — Evelyn Margaret Ray, of Wakefield died peacefully on June 9 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 80 years old, though her spirit was much younger. Lynny was born in Woburn on December 16, 1944. She was predeceased by her parents…

 

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‘Juneteenth remains a celebration of both action and freedom’

THE THIRD ANNUAL Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony featured 100 attendees on June 12. Lynnfield for Love and the North Shore Juneteenth Association co-hosted the third annual ceremony. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — One hundred residents came together to commemorate Juneteenth during a ceremony on the Town Common on June 12.

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SC extends superintendent’s contract in 3-2 vote

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee voted to extend Superintendent Tom Geary’s contract through June 30, 2029 in a 3-2 vote during a June 12 meeting.

Geary’s contract was discussed during two separate School Committee meetings last week on June 10 and June 12 respectively that included discussions in both public and executive session…

 

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Officials eye addressing racist incidents in schools

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — During a June 10 meeting, education officials pledged to address a series of racist incidents that have occurred in the district.

Superintendent Tom Geary and the School Committee’s discussion occurred in the wake of a town employee resigning and an investigation being launched after inappropriate and racist language was overheard…

 

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Think of Michael Foundation initiatives lauded at Trivia Night fundraiser

RETIRED PROBATION OFFICER Judy Lawler (second from left) proudly accepts the Michael V. Dalton Making a Difference Award from, from left, Think of Michael Vice President Jamie Dalton, Think of Michael President Carmela Dalton and Think of Michael Treasurer Dick Dalton during the sixth annual Trivia Night fundraiser on June 14. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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