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Audience moved by Holocaust survivor’s life story

OVER 800 people sat in silence as Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed told her life story at Reading Memorial High Monday night. (Neil Zolot Photos)

By NEIL ZOLOT

READING — The 900-seat Reading Memorial High School auditorium was only a few seats short of being sold out for an appearance by 97-year-old Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed…

 

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Anthony Cavalieri, 93

US Air Force veteran

WAKEFIELD — Anthony B. Cavalieri, age 93, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, March 1 at his residence.

He was born in Boston on September 27, 1931 and was the son of the late Eugenio and Anna (Luzzo) Cavalieri. He was raised in the North End of Boston…

 

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Jeanette Muise, 94

Loved to travel and take cruises

LAS VEGAS, NV — Jeanette (Meuse) Muise, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2 at the assisted living home where she resided in Las Vegas. She was 94.

Jeanette was born in Wakefield on April 19, 1930, daughter of Frederick and Theresa Meuse. She was raised and…

 

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Anthony Garro, 72

SALEM — Mr. Anthony L. Garro, 72, of Salem beloved husband of the late Diane (Drebit) Garro passed away on Saturday, March 1 at Salem Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born in Salem he was the son of the late Leo and Mary (Quarteroni) Garro. He was raised and educated in Salem…

 

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Town facing $5M budget shortfall for FY26

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town is currently facing a $5 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026 and a Proposition 2½ override will need to be considered this spring, Town Administrator Rob Dolan said during the Select Board’s Feb. 27 meeting.

Dolan said town officials have “developed the frameworks for the 2026 fiscal year…

 

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Bruins alumni give Huckleberry Hill students a fitness lesson

REPRESENTATIVES from the Boston Bruins Foundation, National Grid and Blue Cross Blue Shield presented Huckleberry Hill School with a $3,000 donation during a health and wellness assembly on Feb. 26.  Kneeling in front is Johnny Moran. Second row, from left, Jonathan Randall, Porter Pegoraro, Marcus Guiliano, Anzo Lee, Ava Gemmill and Parker Beal. Back row,…

 

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Jennifer O’Connell appointed Student Services director

JENNIFER O’CONNELL

New Student Services director

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee unanimously voted on Feb. 25 to sign off on Superintendent Tom Geary’s recommendation that Winthrop Public Schools Pupil Personnel Services Director Jennifer O’Connell be appointed as the next Student Services director.

O’Connell has served as Winthrop’s pupil personnel services director since…

 

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Parents offer feedback on special education changes

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Three parents who have children receiving special education services weighed in on the current state of the Student Services Department during two recent School Committee meetings.

After the School Committee finished interviewing incoming Student Services Director Jennifer O’Connell (see separate story) on Feb. 25, Special Education Parent Advisory Council Interim Co-Chair…

 

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Boys’ hoop team kicks off tournament with 61-41 win over Wilmington

Update: On Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025, the Lynnfield Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their game against Norwell High School by a score of 70-48.

 

ALEX FLEMING had 20 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in Lynnfield’s first round victory over Wilmington. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)  

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — It was a successful…

 

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Fodera qualifies for New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship

LYNNFIELD-NORTH READING co-op wrestling senior captain James Fodera (at left) finished fifth in the 190 lb. weight class during the All-State Tournament on Feb. 28 and March 1. Fodera’s fifth place finish enabled him to qualify for the New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship in Providence this weekend. (File Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

METHUEN — Lynnfield-North…

 

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Icemen win thrilling, 2OT first round game before falling to Medfield in Sweet 16

THE LHS boys’ hockey team celebrates’ Anthony Calla’s game-winning goal in double overtime of a state tournament victory over North Middlesex. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)

THE LHS boys’ hockey team celebrates’ Anthony Calla’s game-winning goal in double overtime of a state tournament victory over North Middlesex. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

FRANKLIN — The season came…

 

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Girls’ basketball team falls to Groton-Dunstable in first round

HAYDEN VALITON had 12 points and 6 rebounds in a state tournament game against Groton-Dunstable at LHS. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD —  The Lynnfield High girls basketball team was edged, 39-37, by guest Groton-Dunstable in the Div. 3 state tournament preliminary round on Feb. 25.

With that defeat, the 30th-seeded Pioneers ended the…

 

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