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DePrizio alleges SC cover-up as resignation calls continue

October 23, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE member Kate DePrizio (center) accused her colleagues of participating in a cover-up while Vice Chair Jenny Sheehan and Committeeman Jim Dillon listen during an Oct. 16 meeting.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The saga continues.

A large number of residents continued calling for School Committee member Kate DePrizio’s resignation during an Oct. 16…

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Library renovation project cost totals $18.3M

October 23, 2024

A PROPOSED RENDERING of the new Reading Room that would be included in the $18.3 million Lynnfield Public Library renovation project. (Tappé Architects Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library renovation project’s price tag totals $18.3 million, Department of Public Works Director/Library Renovation Committee (LRC) Chair John Scenna said during the…

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Community celebrates latest PSC, Town Hall project milestone

October 23, 2024

MAS BUILDING AND BRIDGE, INC. IRONWORKERS Tim Hogan (left) and Collin Welch install the final steel beam for the new public safety complex and Town Hall project during a topping off ceremony held on Oct. 17. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The public safety complex (PSC) and Town Hall project reached…

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Superintendent, SC address TikTok video response

October 23, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee on Oct. 16 discussed Superintendent Tom Geary’s initial response to a TikTok video that was posted online last month.

Geary said a parent sent him a text message that included the TikTok video showing what was later confirmed to be a BB gun just before 10 p.m…

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Parents rip Geary’s TikTok video response

October 23, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Three parents gave Superintendent Tom Geary an earful about the way he informed the Police Department about a TikTok video that included a picture of a BB gun during the School Committee’s Oct. 16 meeting.

Geary called and texted School Resource Officer Alex Doto and Middle School Principal Stephen Ralston…

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October 22, 2024

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Sports: October 22, 2024

October 22, 2024

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INSpire Café to open this fall

October 22, 2024

WAKEFIELD — INSpire Café, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities is set to open this fall at the corner of Main Street and Richardson Avenue. To help raise funds for this amazing cause, Janice Berner will be running the DC Marine Corps Marathon with all proceeds going towards the…

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Nancy Pittenger, 78

October 22, 2024

Animal lover who enjoyed traveling, gardening and cooking

MELROSE — Nancy (Leyne) Pittenger, 78, of Melrose and Jackson NH, cherished wife, mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Born to Thomas and Mary (Kelleher) Leyne of Somerville both born in Ireland, Nancy embodied warmth, generosity and an adventurous spirit throughout…

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Girls’ swim team celebrates seniors with thrilling, 90-80 victory over Arlington-Watertown

October 22, 2024

By CASSIDY SILVA

MALDEN — There isn’t much you can do against a team that fights for their seniors. The Wakefield girls’ swim team proved that much in their meet last Tuesday in a thrilling 90-80 for the Warriors against…