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PHOTO: A terrific ending to a great year

July 14, 2016

FOR the sixth consecutive season, the Lynnfield Middle School Pioneer Singers closed out their school year performing the "National Anthem" for the Lowell Spinners, a minor-league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Over 4,000 baseball fans attended the game. (Courtesy Photo) — FOR the sixth consecutive season, the Lynnfield Middle School Pioneer Singers closed out their school year performing the “National Anthem” for the Lowell Spinners, a minor-league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Over 4,000 baseball fans attended the game. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the July 13, 2016 edition

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Lowell St. closure due to paving Thursday

July 14, 2016

Published in the July 13, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising motorists that Lowell Street will be paved 475 Lowell St. to 600 Lowell St. on Thursday July 14 starting at 7 a.m., weather permitting.

During paving operations the traveling public should expect detours and delays through this portion…

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Reid’s Ride returns July 17

July 7, 2016

Published in the July 6, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The most anticipated event of the summer is almost here.

The 12th annual Reid’s Ride bike-a-thon is making its highly anticipated return to the North Shore on Sunday, July 17.

Reid’s Ride is a 28-mile bike trek that spans across the North Shore…

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Music wonder Annie Brobst to headline Countryfest

July 7, 2016

Published in the July 6, 2016 edition

COUNTRYFEST headliner Annie Brobst enjoys “genuine interactions” with her fans, mingling with the crowd, and singing and dancing alongside people who are having a good time during her shows. (Justin Mayotte Photography)

By GAIL LOWE

LYNNFIELD — Country pop songwriter and singer Annie Brobst said she was in…

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LAA’s 49th road race draws a crowd on the 4th

July 7, 2016

Published in the July 6, 2016 edition

MEN’S and women’s race winners Richard Carrick (17:45) and Olivia Lamarche (19:40) paced nearly 230 runners in the 49th annual LAA 4th of July Road Race. (Richie Blake Photos)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Burlington, Vermont’s Richard Carrick and Lynnfield’s Olivia Lamarche paced a field of nearly 230…

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PHOTO: In remembrance

July 7, 2016

JOHN ROWEN proudly displays his late uncle Arthur Funai’s 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster at the Senior Center’s Antique Car Show June 28. Funai, who passed away in May, founded the event and lived in town for over 50 years. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

Published in the July 6, 2016 edition

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PHOTO: Betsy Ross would be proud

June 30, 2016

THE WINNERS of the Most Patriotic decorated doll carriages, bikes or wagons at the town's Patriotic Cookout last Wednesday proudly display their trophies and prizes awarded by the Veterans' Services Office. From left: third-place winner Gianna Attubato, 3; first-place winner Lily McKansas, 4; and second-place winner Ella Hodsdon, 6. (Maureen Doherty Photo) — THE WINNERS of the Most Patriotic decorated doll carriages, bikes or wagons at the town’s Patriotic Cookout last Wednesday proudly display their trophies and prizes awarded by the Veterans’ Services Office. From left: third-place winner Gianna Attubato, 3; first-place winner Lily McKansas, 4; and second-place winner Ella Hodsdon, 6. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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Needham Rd. dispute headed to ZBA

June 30, 2016

Published in the June 29, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The ongoing dispute between the town and 8 Needham Rd. homeowner Alexander Styller over the homeowner’s plan to rent the property for short-term rentals is headed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The looming showdown between the town and Styller comes in the…

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Rotarians honor those who exemplify motto: ‘Service above Self’ at annual banquet

June 30, 2016

Published in the June 29, 2016 edition

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Leadership Awards, presented to non-Rotarians who best exemplify Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” were presented to members of the Board of Directors of the Lynnfield Moms Group for their initiative to raise private and public funds to replace aging playground equipment at Glen Meadow Park. From left: Rotary Club President Dick Simmons, LMG honorees Melissa Adams, Leah Hook, Kelly Pavao and Jessica Saccardo, and Selectman and Rotarian Dick Dalton. (Photo by The Priestley’s) — COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Leadership Awards, presented to non-Rotarians who best exemplify Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” were presented to members of the Board of Directors of the Lynnfield Moms Group for their initiative to raise private and public funds to replace aging playground equipment at Glen Meadow Park. From left:

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All things country celebrated at Rec’s Countryfest July 23

June 30, 2016

Published in the June 29, 2016 edition

COUNTRYFEST headliner Annie Brobst was named the New England Music Awards Country Act of the Year for 2016. Tickets are on sale now at Lynnfield Rec for the July 23 event. (Lisa Czech Photography)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD— Break out the cowboy boots and bandanas because all things…

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LAA 4th of July Road Race accepts donation from Wakefield Co-op

June 30, 2016

Published in the June 29, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD CO-OPERATIVE Bank proudly supports the Lynnfield Athletic Association's 49th annual 4th of July Road Race with a donation of $1,000. Race day registration is available. From left, Wakefield Co-op Bank Mortgage Relationship Manager Elaine Foley; LAA Road Race Director Andrea Braconnier, and Samantha Lai, Lynnfield Branch Manager of the Wakefield Co-op Bank. (Courtesy photo) — WAKEFIELD CO-OPERATIVE Bank proudly supports the Lynnfield Athletic Association’s 49th annual 4th of July Road Race with a donation of $1,000. Race day registration is available. From left, Wakefield Co-op Bank Mortgage Relationship Manager Elaine Foley; LAA Road Race Director Andrea Braconnier, and Samantha Lai, Lynnfield Branch Manager

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Supt. Tremblay’s contract extended

June 23, 2016

Published in the June 22, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee and Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay came to terms on a two-year contract extension last week.

Tremblay had one year remaining on the three-year contract she signed in January 2014. The extension, which essentially gives the superintendent a new three-year…

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