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Warrior laxmen start promising season with 11-7 win over Arlington

April 2, 2025

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

ARLINGTON — The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team kicked off their season last night at Arlington High with an exciting, 11-7 victory over the Spy Ponders.

Trailing 4-1 in the…

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Big step for Rail Trail project

April 2, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – One of the most frequently asked questions around town in recent years has been, “What’s going on with the Rail Trail?”

That question was answered in part at last week’s Town Council meeting, as the board authorized Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio to sign a long-awaited “Alternative Transportation Corridor Lease…

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SC hopefuls on override, schools’ future

April 2, 2025

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LYNNFIELD — The Town Election on Tuesday, April 8 features a three-candidate race for two seats on the School Committee.

The three candidates running for three-year terms are School Committee Chair Kristen Grieco Elworthy, School Committee Vice Chair Jenny Sheehan and Winchester Drive resident Kimberly Baker Donahue.

Voters in all four precincts will…

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Multiple returners have softball team eyeing a strong season

April 2, 2025

MORGAN HUBBARD is one of three senior captains ready to lead the Pioneers this season. (File Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Last season, the Lynnfield High softball team reached the MIAA Division 4 state tournament under second-year head coach Hector Longo. The Pioneers lost at home to Millbury, 6-5, in eight innings in the opening…

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Select Board delays override recommendation

April 2, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board will be making a final recommendation on the proposed $5 million Proposition 2 ½ override for fiscal year 2026 on Tuesday, April 8.

Before Town Administrator Rob Dolan gave an overview of the proposed $5 million override during the Select Board and Finance Committee’s annual joint public…

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Budget cuts concerns aired

April 2, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A standing-room only crowd urged the Select Board and the Finance Committee to support the proposed $5 million Proposition 2 ½ override for fiscal year 2026 and beyond during a public hearing on Monday.

The residents weighed in on the currently proposed override after Select Board Chair Dick Dalton and…

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Library presenting LHS freshman’s play this June

April 2, 2025

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By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A Lynnfield High School freshman has written a play that the Lynnfield Public Library will be putting on in mid-June.

Library Director Abby Porter said during a March 24 program that Lynnfield Middle School Drama Director Shay Wainwright recently approached her about putting on a play that LHS…

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Residents express support, raise concerns about schools’ budgets

April 2, 2025

SPEAKING IN FAVOR of an override was Old Towne Road resident Jessica Logrippo. (Screenshot)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A number of residents weighed in on the proposed 11 percent school budget increase and $650,000 capital budget for fiscal year 2026 during a public hearing held on March 25.

Superintendent Tom Geary has recommended a…

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SC backs 11% budget hike, tech plan

April 2, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee unanimously approved the recommended fiscal year 2026 operating and capital budgets for local education during a March 25 meeting.

Superintendent Tom Geary has recommended a $34,196,514 operating budget for FY26, which is an 11 percent increase over FY25’s $30,806,245 appropriation. Due to a $4 million budget shortfall…

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Seven uncontested candidates running in Town Election

April 2, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — In addition to the contested School Committee race appearing on the Town Election ballot, seven candidates are running unopposed on Tuesday, April 8.

Voters in all four precincts will cast their ballots at Lynnfield High School from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on April 8.

Select Board Chair Dick Dalton is running…