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Early voting for state primary begins Saturday

August 21, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Early voting for the Sept. 3 state primary begins on Saturday, Aug. 24 and runs through Friday, Aug. 30.

Residents who want to vote early in the state primary will be able to cast their ballots in the Town Clerk’s Office, 525 Salem St. The Town Clerk’s Office is located…

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Raising awareness

August 15, 2024

COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM members, from left, Patrolman Franco Pisano, Patrolman Jim Caponigro, Police Capt. Chris DeCarlo and Dr. Jennifer Burns informed National Night Out attendees on Aug. 6 about different mental health and substance use support services that are available to residents who need them. (Courtesy Photo)

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SOFA memories

August 15, 2024

LYNNFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Summer of Fun Activities (SOFA) campers had a blast participating in a wide variety of camps of this summer. (Lisa Pasciuto Photo)

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MBTA zoning locations narrowed

August 14, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The MBTA Zoning Committee unanimously voted to reduce the number of potential overlay districts to comply with the state-mandated multifamily zoning requirements law during an Aug. 5 meeting.

Former Gov. Charlie Baker signed an economic development bill into law in February 2021 that amended the Zoning Act by requiring MBTA…

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Hundreds attend second annual ‘National Night Out’

August 14, 2024

THE LYNNFIELD POLICE TEAM defeated the Lynnfield Youth Basketball Coaches team 44-43 during the community basketball game at National Night Out on Aug. 6. From left, Patrolman Steve Conley, Patrolman Mike Topping, Police Capt. Chris DeCarlo, Patrolman Franco Pisano, Sgt. Jared Provost, School Resource Alex Doto, Patrolman Marco DePalma, Referee Leo Fama, Grace Klonski, Ed…

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Adam Federico returns to Lynnfield Public Schools as assistant superintendent

August 14, 2024

ADAM FEDERICO

Incoming assistant superintendent

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee unanimously voted to appoint Danvers High School Principal Adam Federico as the district’s next assistant superintendent during an Aug. 7 meeting.

Federico, who has worked as Danvers High’s principal since July 2021, will be succeeding former Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning…

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Ava Ragusa chosen to be an angel at North End’s Fisherman’s Feast

August 14, 2024

AVA RAGUSA AND HER TWIN PHILIP “PHIL” RAGUSA are shown with their award certificates upon moving on from Lynnfield Middle School in June. (Courtesy Photo)

By GAIL LOWE

LYNNFIELD — Ava Ragusa will be performing as an angel at this week’s Fisherman’s Feast in Boston’s North End.

The annual event is scheduled this year for…

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SC approves updated dress code policy

August 14, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — That’s a wrap.

The School Committee approved a revised dress code policy for all four schools during an Aug. 7 meeting. The school board previously spent a significant amount of time discussing the revised policy during two prior meetings earlier this summer.

Three rising Lynnfield High School seniors, including School…

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New cellphone, device restrictions for schools OK’d

August 14, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee unanimously approved a new policy cellphone and electronic device policy during an Aug. 7 meeting.

School Committee member Jim Dillon, who serves on the Policy Subcommittee, gave an overview of the finalized cellphone and electronic device policy. He said the policy applies to students in grades K-12.

Dillon…