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Sometimes, second graders need a buddy

June 23, 2016

Published in the June 22, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Huckleberry Hill School’s second grade buddy program with the Kevin O’Grady School made a tremendous impact on students from both schools this year, Huckleberry Hill Principal Brian Bemiss told the School Committee last week.

The Kevin O’Grady School is a separate special education…

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Barrett, Bell win Villager’s coloring contest

June 23, 2016

Published in the June 22, 2016 edition

WITH AN ear-to-ear grin, 6-year-old Michael Barrett accepts his prize in the Villager’s coloring contest from John Keating, a graphic artist at the newspaper who designed the contest entry. Michael won a $50 gift certificate to Meletharb’s Ice Cream as the winner in the 6 and under age group. (Maureen Doherty Photo) — WITH AN ear-to-ear grin, 6-year-old Michael Barrett accepts his prize in the Villager’s coloring contest from John Keating, a graphic artist at the newspaper who designed the contest entry. Michael won a $50 gift certificate to Meletharb’s Ice Cream as the winner in the 6 and under age

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Wanted: Single men who love to dance — at Lynnfield Senior Center

June 23, 2016

Published in the June 22, 2016 edition

R&R 2000 BIG BAND members provide dance music from the 1940s to men and women who come to the Lynnfield Senior Center on the second Tuesday of every month. (Gail Lowe Photo)

By GAIL LOWE

LYNNFIELD — On the second Tuesday of every month, 17 musicians of the…

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PHOTO: A new beginning awaits

June 23, 2016

CLOSE FRIENDS, from left, Chloe Kustka, Kasey Schena, Megan Woods, Keely Briggs and Addie Connelly relax after Summer Street School held its annual Moving On ceremony June 14. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

Published in the June 22, 2016 edition

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LCWD water ban elevated

June 23, 2016

Published in the June 22, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — By order of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, under the conditions of the withdrawal permits, the 14 cities and towns of the Ipswich River Basin including the Lynnfield Center Water District must restrict outside water usage to only hand held hoses with a nozzle. Violations…

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Road closures Friday due to paving

June 16, 2016

Posted on June 16, 2016

LYNNFIELD — Please be advised that the Department of Public Works will be paving Windsor Road, Perry Avenue and Ford Avenue on Friday, June 17, weather permitting.

During these paving operations Windsor Road, Perry Avenue, Ford Avenue and Green Meadow Drive will be closed to thru traffic. Buses and residents…

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Needham Rd. neighbors ‘fearful’

June 16, 2016

Published in the June 15, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — In the wake of the fatal shooting at 8 Needham Rd. during a party over the Memorial Day weekend, town officials are reviewing the town’s zoning bylaws to determine what can be done to prohibit future short-term rentals using online sites in residential…

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Businesses, individuals honored at Chamber’s annual meeting

June 16, 2016

Published in the June 15, 2016 edition

KATHRYN PRICE (center), owner of Curious Kids in Lynnfield, was presented the “New Business of the Year” award for Lynnfield at the annual meeting and dinner of the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce June 7 at Spinelli’s. Price is shown with Chamber co-Presidents Cheryl Carroll and attorney Thomas Mullen. (Gail Lowe Photo) — KATHRYN PRICE (center), owner of Curious Kids in Lynnfield, was presented the “New Business of the Year” award for Lynnfield at the annual meeting and dinner of the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce June 7 at Spinelli’s. Price is shown with Chamber co-Presidents Cheryl Carroll and attorney Thomas

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Underclass students honored for academic achievement

June 16, 2016

Published in the June 15, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL held its Underclass Awards Night June 9. Eight of the nine book award winners were, from left, Brian Basilesco (Dartmouth Book Award); Lilli Patterson (Saint Anselm College Book); Danielle Colucci (Smith Book Award); Kelly Dillon (LHS Book Award); Lila Alaka (Princeton Book Award); Caroline Buckley (Harvard Book Award); Ellen Welter (Yale Book Award), and Isabella Floramo (Wellesley Book Award). Missing from photo is William Klotzbier (Saint Michael’s Book Award). (Dan Tomasello Photo) — LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL held its Underclass Awards Night June 9. Eight of the nine book award winners were, from left, Brian Basilesco (Dartmouth Book Award); Lilli Patterson (Saint Anselm College Book); Danielle Colucci (Smith Book Award); Kelly Dillon (LHS Book Award); Lila Alaka (Princeton Book Award); Caroline Buckley

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PHOTO: Feeding frenzy

June 16, 2016

A MOTHER robin feeds her hungry brood of four chicks after taking up residence in a nest built inside a wreath hanging on the front door of the Schnelle home. This photo was captured by the telephoto lens of photographer Jack Schnelle who was surprised to come home and find the feathered tenants. The Schnelles are keeping their distance from the nest until the chicks are mature enough to fly away. (Jack Schnelle Photo) — A MOTHER robin feeds her hungry brood of four chicks after taking up residence in a nest built inside a wreath hanging on the front door of the Schnelle home. This photo was captured by the telephoto lens of photographer Jack Schnelle who was surprised to come home and find the feathered tenants. The Schnelles

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Free Patriotic cookout on commons June 22

June 16, 2016

Published in the June 15, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — All Lynnfield residents are cordially invited to a patriotic catered cookout in honor of Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day sponsored by the Veterans’ Services Office.

These festivities replace the cookout ordinarily held on Memorial Day which was rained out this year.

The patriotic-theme cookout…