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Wakefield wrestlers go 2-2 in super quad

Wrestling 2025
WAKEFIELD’s 10 seniors were honored before their super quad meet on Saturday at the Charbonneau Field House. Pictured in the front row from left to right is Erik Hubbard, Jack Hodgdon, Teagan Norton, Sean Callanan and Jimmy Fabbri. In the back row from left is Ahmed Othman, Nick Roehrich, Kip King, Ryan Hogan and Cooper

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Public forums set for local ADU bylaw

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“Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Types” by Joiedevivre123321 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — As of this week, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are allowed by right in single-family zoning districts across most of Massachusetts, under a law Gov. Maura Healey signed in August.

The Wakefield Planning Board and Senior Planner Samantha…

 

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Elizabeth Cassier, 81

Extremely loving, compassionate and caring

WAKEFIELD — Elizabeth Ann (Smith) Cassier, age 81 of Wakefield passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on January 20.
She was born in Melrose on November 6, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Leonard P. and Elizabeth (Emro) Smith. Elizabeth “Beth” was raised in Middleton and graduated…

 

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LHS, exchange student program partnership continuing next year

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High is going to continue offering an international exchange student program next year.

LHS Principal Patricia Puglisi said during a recent School Committee meeting that Educatius Group is a F-1 Public High School program that allows international students to attend a public high school for either a semester or…

 

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SC approves enrolling up to seven METCO students

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Department will be enrolling up to seven METCO students during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Superintendent Tom Geary said during a recent School Committee meeting that 41 METCO students are currently enrolled in Lynnfield Public Schools.

“Six will be graduating,” said Geary. “We are looking to add up to seven…

 

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Snowball fun!

FRIENDS, from left, Henry Brown, Chloe Cieslewicz, Ereeny Georges and Michael Cieslewicz enjoyed a fun and memorable evening during Lynnfield High School’s Snowball at the Danversport Yacht Club on Jan. 25. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Schools facing significant funding challenges in FY26

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Superintendent Tom Geary gave an overview of where the School Department currently stands in the fiscal year 2026 budget development process during the School Committee’s Jan. 28 meeting.

Geary said the School Department’s current operating budget for FY26 totals $33.2 million, which represents a 7.8 percent increase over FY25’s $30,806,245…

 

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Ed. technology infrastructure reaches ‘dire state’

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Department is requesting a $650,000 capital budget for fiscal year 2026 in order to address the district’s aging technology infrastructure.

Superintendent Tom Geary said during the School Committee’s Jan. 28 meeting that the School Department has traditionally received $250,000 in capital funds for technology expenses each fiscal year…

 

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Police chief eyes addressing staffing issues, rising overtime

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Police Department is looking to address its staffing and overtime challenges in fiscal year 2026, Chief Nick Secatore said during the Select Board’s Jan. 27 meeting.

Secatore is requesting a $4,112,362 operating budget for fiscal year 2026, which he said represents a 3.1 percent over FY25’s $3,989,227 appropriation. Similar…

 

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LNR wrestling wins CAL dual meet championship

THE LYNNFIELD-NORTH READING co-op wrestling team finished second in the Cape Ann League/Northeastern Conference Tournament with 165 points on Feb. 1 at Triton Regional High School. Kneeling, from left, Jakob Hulett, Jason Kouyoumdjian, Zack Inafuku and Nathan Barstow. Standing, from left, LNR head coach Craig Stone, assistant coach Lucas Pascucci, Zack Morse, Dylan Matthews, Griffin…

 

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Nonprofit looking to ‘future-proof’ endangered Ipswich River

A LOOK AT Martins Brook in North Reading that is part of the Ipswich River Watershed during the summer of 2024 (top) and October 2024, which is when a significant drought occurred. (Ipswich River Watershed Association Photos) 

 

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Ipswich River is one of the most endangered rivers in the…

 

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Dresios running for Board of Library Trustees

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A former town official is looking to serve a three-year term on the Board of Library Trustees.

Former Planning Board Co-Chair Alan Dresios took out nomination papers for a three-year term on the Board of Library Trustees on Friday, Jan. 31. In addition to serving on the Planning Board for…

 

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