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GARY HATHAWAY

Essex Tech School Committee member

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield School Committee unanimously voted to confirm Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District School Committee member Gary Hathaway’s reappointment during a Dec. 10 meeting.

Essex Tech’s School Committee consists of 20 members, 17 of which serve as representatives from the cities…

LYNNFIELD — The Police Department is holding its annual Holiday Toy Drive once again.

Similar to previous years, toy donations will be brought to Boston Medical Center for distribution to all of the pediatric units.

“Our last several toy drives have been exceptional and we cannot overstress our thanks and appreciation to everyone who helps…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Department will be introducing new safety protocols to students this winter.

Superintendent Tom Geary said during the Lynnfield Public Schools District Safety Presentation held in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium on Dec. 11 that the District Safety Team works to “organize, oversee and manage school safety using a…

LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL band students, from left, drummer Shlok Kudrimoti, saxophonist Josh Robins, keyboardist Josh Robins, vocalist Jerusha Robins and guitarist Charlie Morgan performed a cover of Wham’s “Last Christmas” during Lynnfield Recreation’s “Tree Lighting: A Whobilation Celebration.” (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee voted 3-2 to approve a revised public participation policy during a Dec. 10 meeting.

The Policy Subcommittee, which consists of School Committee Vice Chair Jenny Sheehan and Committeeman Jim Dillon, proposed last month that the “Public Comment at School Committee Meetings Policy” include a new provision that…