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Latest version of FY27 school budget presented

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The latest version of the Fiscal Year 2027 school budget proposal contains a $32,781 gap in salaries and expenses, but also a way to close it, as presented by Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Michael Connelly at the…

 

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Kristina Coccoluto finds her voice raising cancer awareness, running marathons

KRISTINA COCCOLUTO proudly kisses the medal she received after concluding the 130th Boston Marathon with a time of 05:06 on April 20. She raised $43,500 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute during her seventh marathon that includes all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

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LPS’ current spending plan remains ‘on target’

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Department’s current fiscal year 2026 operating and capital budgets are currently on target, Superintendent Tom Geary said during a recent School Committee meeting.

Geary recalled that the School Department’s operating budget for FY26 totals $34,194,132, which is an 11…

 

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Phil Crawford reflects on 13-year Select Board tenure

PHIL CRAWFORD

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Former Select Board Chair Phil Crawford attributed a number of his town government accomplishments to dedicated volunteers, employees, the community and his loving family.

Crawford was defeated by Select Board member Joe Gallagher 1,086 votes to 842 votes during…

 

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Revised alcohol rules and regulations OK’d

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026
By DAN TOMASELLO

 

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board approved new alcohol rules and regulations for liquor license holders during a recent meeting.

A Healthy Lynnfield Program Director Diana DeLeo said the substance use prevention coalition partnered with Peabody, Boxford, Middleton, Topsfield and North Reading in…

 

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Healthy Living Expo returns Saturday

LYNNFIELD – A Healthy Lynnfield and the Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce are holding the fifth annual Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, May 2, taking place from 12-3 p.m. on the Town Common.

In the event of inclement weather, the Healthy Living Expo will be held at Lynnfield Middle School.

Attendees will be able to…

 

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Alan Dresios wins Board of Assessors write-in campaign

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Assessors has a new member.

Former Planning Board Co-Chair Alan Dresios was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Assessors as part of a write-in campaign during the Town Election on April 14. He succeeds former Board of Assessors member Bonnie Celi.

There were no…

 

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Schools’ professional development initiatives continue

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Department’s professional development (PD) initiatives have continued over the course of the second half of the academic year, Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico said during a recent School Committee meeting.

Federico gave the professional development update presentation before he was…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ tennis edged by Manchester-Essex snapping four match win streak

https://localheadlinenews.com/lynnfield-villager-pioneer-sports-updates-post-publication-april-29-2026/

 

 

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

Girls’ tennis team earns key victory over reigning state champion Generals

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

 

VICKY McCRANN (pictured) and Christine Choi won 6-2, 7-5 at first doubles in Lynnfield’s victory over Hamilton-Wenham on Monday. (Jamie Hayman Photo)

LYNNFIELD — Last spring, the Lynnfield…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ lacrosse prevails in battle with Hornets for Pepe-Samson trophy

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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

League win over Georgetown highlights week for girls’ lacrosse team

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

THE PIONEERS celebrate their 22-7 win over Georgetown on Monday. (Courtesy Photo)

 

GEORGETOWN — On Monday afternoon, the Lynnfield High girls’ lacrosse team hammered host Georgetown, 22-7, on warm…

 

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Kacey Martin chosen for Phi Kappa Phi

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 24, 2026.

BATON ROUGE, LA — Kacey Martin of Melrose, a student at Salem State University, was elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Kacey is among approximately 20,000 students…

 

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Mother’s Day Farmers’ Market & Garden Expo May 7

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 24, 2026.

MELROSE — Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Melrose Farmers’ Market & Garden Expo will bring together local farms and food vendors, along with landscape professionals and growers for an afternoon celebrating all things green and growing.

The event will take place on Thursday…

 

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