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Halloween 2024

Have a Pleasant Halloween

Halloween 2024
A WITCH ON A SWING haunts the corner of Lowell and Pleasant streets. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Infosession on MBTA Communities Act set for November 7

MBTA Communities Act
Sample map from infopacket prepared by Town Hall for November 16, 2024. The infosession will take place on November 7.

WAKEFIELD — Voters at the November 16 Annual Town Meeting will consider a Warrant of eight articles. 

Among them is Article 4, “MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District,” which proposes an amendment to Wakefield’s zoning…

 

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Joseph Sullivan, 81

Vice Principal of WMHS and Principal of Saint Joseph School

WAKEFIELD — Joseph Michael Sullivan, age 81, beloved educator, mentor and role model who positively impacted many lives throughout his storied careers in education and the United States Army Reserves passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 25 at Massachusetts General…

 

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Football 2024

Warrior football beats Wilmington 28-12 on Senior Night

Football 2024
THE SENIORS were honored before the Wakefield football team’s 28-12 win over Wilmington on Friday night at Landrigan Field. Pictured in the front row from left to right are captains Cade Esposito, John Fitzgerald and Matthew Beaver. In the back row from left is Luke Dixon, Ryan Fowler, Zach Courtright, Jackson Fitzpatrick, Ian Christie and

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Residents continue calling on DePrizio to resign

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A group of residents continued calling for School Committee member Kate DePrizio’s resignation during an Oct. 22 meeting.

During a Sept. 11 meeting, DePrizio accused School Committeeman Jamie Hayman of violating the board’s “ethical standards” by trying to seek “preferential treatment” for his children. She did not present any evidence…

 

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LHS staff member ‘never made a complaint’ against Hayman

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The allegation that School Committeeman Jamie Hayman was seeking “preferential treatment” for his children was unfounded.

That was the message a staff member relayed to school officials that was shared in separate statements given by Hayman and School Committee Chair Kristen Grieco Elworthy on Oct. 22. Hayman posted his statement…

 

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Happy Halloween!

THE BARRY AND MERTENS FAMILIES, from left, Bobby Barry, Molly Mertens, Lauren Barry, Camilla Barry, Lola Barry, Kelly Mertens, Charlie Mertens and Matt Mertens created a safari-themed display for the Summer Street School PTO’s annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 26. A number of families and sponsors made this event a great success.

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UPDATE: Gridmen rout Hamilton-Wenham 59-6 following Manchester-Essex for seventh straight victory

LUKE DISILVIO breaks a tackle on his way to a 52-yard TD catch in Lynnfield’s 28-6 win over Pentucket on Friday night. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)

 

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Lynnfield defeats Hamilton Wenham 59-7 (Nov. 1)

By JAMES CRANNEY

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA – Two months ago when the MIAA released the 2024 football schedule, the Lynnfield Pioneers…

 

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UPDATE: Field hockey team defeats Joseph Case, advances to Round of 16 to face Saint Paul Diocesan

THE SENIORS were honored before the field hockey team’s thrilling 2-1 win over rival North Reading on Oct. 23. Pictured from left to right is Gia Marotta, Taylor Valiton, Lauren MacDonald, Chloe Gromko and Libby Considine. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Lynnfield defeats Joseph Case 4-0 (Nov. 4) in the Div. 4 MIAA…

 

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Presidential election Tuesday

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — After months of campaigning, the presidential election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Registered voters will have the option to either vote-by-mail, vote early or vote in-person on Election Day. If residents want to vote early, they will be able to at the Town Clerk’s Office, 525 Salem St…

 

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Planners back MBTA zoning plan

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Planning Board unanimously voted on Oct. 23 to recommend a proposed zoning change that seeks to comply with the MBTA Communities law for Fall Town Meeting.

The MBTA Zoning Committee recently selected three overlay zoning subdistricts that will be brought to Fall Town Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, beginning…

 

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Haunted High School terrifies, delights community

A LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL student dressed up as Ghostface from the “Scream” movies in order to scare residents during Haunted High School on Oct. 27. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — It’s the spookiest time of year.

Hundreds of residents came together to get scared and have some laughs when Lynnfield High was…

 

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