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By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Let the campaigning begin!

The Town Election on Tuesday, April 9 will feature four contested races, which is the most in the last 20 years. The election will feature a Select Board race, two School Committee races and a Board of Library Trustees contest.

Select Board race

Chair Joe Connell…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The proposed $32 million Lynnfield Public Library building project is headed to a Special Town Meeting on Monday, March 18.

Similar to Town Meetings held during the spring and fall, the Special Town Meeting will take place at the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. on March 18…

CENTENARIAN Charlie Wills continues to embrace longevity with grace and vigor. For some time, he has proudly included his birth year, “1924,” in his email address. (Courtesy Photo)

By HELEN BREEN

Charlie Wills enjoys the respect and affection of hundreds of Lynnfield residents, as evidenced by the outpouring of well wishes on a…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — While the four contested races headline the Town Election, there are also five candidates running unopposed on Tuesday, April 9.

Two political newcomers are running for three-year terms on the Board of Library Trustees, including Finance Committee/Library Building Committee (LBC) member Joe Gallagher. The father of three is the Summer Street…