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‘A Night of Hope’ reinforces ‘recovery is possible for everybody’

September 25, 2024

HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS attended the sixth annual “A Night of Hope” on Sept. 22. A Healthy Lynnfield and the Think of Michael Foundation co-hosted the event once again as part of National Recovery Month. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Hope filled the air and the Town Common was transformed into…

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Panel backs plan that will ‘unlikely’ increase multifamily housing

September 25, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Better late than never.

With the town facing a Dec. 31 deadline to adopt a multifamily zoning district in order to comply with a controversial state law, the MBTA Zoning Committee voted 4-1 on Sept. 18 to select three overlay zoning sub-districts that will be brought to Fall Town Meeting…

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DePrizio ‘reluctantly’ steps down as SC chair

September 25, 2024

KATE DEPRIZIO

SC member

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Kate DePrizio “reluctantly” stepped down as School Committee chair on Sept. 19.

DePrizio recently accused School Committee member Jamie Hayman of violating the board’s “ethical standards” by trying to seek “preferential treatment” for his children. She did not present any evidence or reveal what incidents prompted…

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UPDATE: Pioneer harriers defeat Ipswich moves to 3-0 following 28-29 win over Manchester-Essex

September 25, 2024

THE PIONEERS and Hornets line up for their race on Sept. 18. Lynnfield came away with a hard-earned 28-29 victory, moving to 2-0 on the season. (Courtesy Photo)

After press time:
Lynnfield defeats Ipswich 18-41 (Spt. 25)

Published September 25, 2024

GLOUCESTER — It came down to the wire for the Lynnfield High…

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LHS Coffeehouse Oct. 9

September 25, 2024

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School Music Department is hosting a Coffeehouse and Food Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.

The Coffeehouse’s $5 admission fee will be waived with a food or supply donation for Haven from Hunger. Music fans should bring kid-friendly cereal, cake mixes/frosting, pancake mixes/syrup, spices, lunch box snacks…

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Breen, Fraser receive Dorothy Presser Award from SC

September 25, 2024

HUCKLEBERRY HILL Music Specialist Kerrie Fraser (left) and Lynnfield High School History/Social Studies Department Head Susan Breen were recognized for receiving the Dorothy Presser Award during a recent School Committee meeting. (Kate DePrizio Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A Lynnfield High School department head and a Huckleberry Hill School educator were presented with…

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School improvement plans unveiled

September 25, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Administrative Leadership Team presented the school improvement plans for the 2024-2025 academic year during a recent School Committee meeting.

Superintendent Tom Geary said school improvement plans are “legally required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) annually.”

“We are focused on student learning and meeting the needs…