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Candidates for Treasurer face off in debate

April 9, 2025

THE CANDIDATES for Town Treasurer at this week’s WCAT debate: Edward Dombroski, Drew McCarthy, Michael McLane and Peter McManama. (WCAT Screenshot)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Monday’s WCAT debate was more than just an opportunity for voters to see and hear the four candidates running for Town Treasurer in the April 22 Town Election. It…

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Warrior softball ready to make some noise in 2025

April 9, 2025

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — For the first time in 40 years, the Wakefield High softball team has a league title to defend.

The Warriors finished last season with a 9-12…

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Barbara Dolan-Grenham-Sbuttoni, 89

April 9, 2025

Cherished memories will live in the hearts of those who loved her

WAKEFIELD — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Shirley Dolan-Grenham-Sbuttoni, 89 of Wakefield who departed this life peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on April 7.

Family was the most important part of Barbara’s life. She was…

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Mary Sheppard

April 9, 2025

Could build anything, loved cooking and sewing

WAKEFIELD — Mary A. (Buckless) Sheppard passed peacefully at Concord Hospital on Wednesday, March 19.

Mary was born on February 23, 1952 in Lynn to the late Willard and Alice Buckless. Mary graduated from Wakefield High School in 1969 and studied at Bunker Hill Community College. She spent…

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Baker Donahue tops SC race, Elworthy finishes second

April 9, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — What a difference a year makes.

According to the official Town Election results released by Town Clerk Amanda Haggstrom on Wednesday afternoon, Winchester Drive resident Kimberly Baker Donahue was elected to a three-year term on the School Committee in a landslide after receiving 1,049 votes in a three-candidate race for…

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Summer Street School custodian’s bravery recognized

April 9, 2025

SUMMER STREET SCHOOL lead custodian Jarred Ford (left) is presented with a proclamation from Town Administrator Rob Dolan on behalf of the Select Board on April 2 after he assisted a student who was choking during lunch on March 25. (Courtesy Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A Summer Street School custodian was recognized last…

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Override proposal trimmed to $4.65M

April 9, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Better late than never.

A week after delaying a recommendation on a proposed $5 million Proposition 2 ½ override for fiscal year 2026, the Select Board unanimously voted during Monday’s meeting to bring a scaled down $4,650,000 override to Spring Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 29.

“The override will fund…

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Coordinator eyes expanding schools’ music program

April 9, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Music Department is looking to expand the program’s offerings, Music and Performing Arts Coordinator Benjamin Zavisza said during a recent School Committee meeting.

Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico said Lynnfield Public Schools has a “really good” music program, but he acknowledged, “There is room to grow.”

Zavisza, who has also been…

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Select Board appoints new committee members

April 9, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board unanimously voted to appoint several new members to different committees during recent meetings.

Pyburn Road resident Allison Donahue was recently appointed to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC).

“I have been a lifelong resident of Lynnfield,” said Donahue. “I am raising my family here. My kids are…

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Select Board approves MOUs with four unions

April 9, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board recently approved four different memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with four different unions during two separate meetings.

Select Board Chair Dick Dalton said the new three-year contract with the Lynnfield Police Association (LPA) will allow police officers to receive a 3 percent raise in each year of the three-year…