Lynnfield News

A LAMPPOST slightly covered with snow shines bright in front of Centre Farm during the snowstorm on Sunday morning. (Doug Coonrod Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Kate DePrizio was appointed as the School Committee’s new chair and Jamie Hayman was appointed as vice chair during a Jan. 2 emergency meeting.

The School Committee was forced to elect two new leaders due to the surprising resignations of former Chair Rich Sjoberg and Vice Chair Stacy Dahlstedt on…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — In a surprising turn of events, Chair Rich Sjoberg and Vice Chair Stacy Dahlstedt resigned from the School Committee on Friday, Dec. 29.

The School Committee’s two leaders’ decision to resign their respective seats occurred in the wake of the ongoing Lynnfield Public Schools crisis.

Sjoberg, who was first elected…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Department will be improving “budget transparency” during fiscal year 2025, Acting Superintendent Tom Geary said during the Finance Committee’s recent budget summit.

During the FY23 and FY24 budget cycles, Superintendent Kristen Vogel did not disclose a number of budget cuts that included eliminating teacher and support staff positions…