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Pipeline’s environmental, water supply concerns aired

September 17, 2015

Pipeline-environmental-concerns-web — A NUMBER OF environmental concerns about Kinder Morgan’s controversial proposal to construct a 20-24 inch high pressure natural gas pipeline into Massachusetts and New Hampshire was raised by, from left, Pipeline Awareness Group Co-Chairman Rich Cowan, Ipswich River Watershed Association Executive Director Wayne Castonguay, and Stop Northeast Energy Direct (NED) Coalition Organizers Paula Terrasi and

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Contentious debate over petition to expand selectmen

September 17, 2015

Published in the September 16, 2015 edition

SELECTMAN Tom Terranova (far right) emphasizes his position on the citizens' petition he supports that seeks a Town Charter change to expand the Board of Selectmen from three members to five during a heated debate at last week's meeting. Selectmen Chris Barrett and Phil Crawford listen before making their counter arguments. (Maureen Doherty Photo) — SELECTMAN Tom Terranova (far right) emphasizes his position on the citizens’ petition he supports that seeks a Town Charter change to expand the Board of Selectmen from three members to five during a heated debate at last week’s meeting. Selectmen Chris Barrett and Phil Crawford listen before making

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Yard House given warning; agrees to police details for at least two years

September 17, 2015

Published in the September 16, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — A compromise agreement was reached between the Yard House and the Board of Selectmen concerning allegations of excessive amounts of alcohol served to patrons on two separate occasions in May.

The board agreed to issue a “warning” to the Yard House rather than…

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COPsync911 will provide direct link between schools, police in emergencies

September 17, 2015

Published in the September 16, 2015 edition

A PARTNERSHIP fostered between the Lynnfield Public Schools and Police Department, with funding provided by local banks, will enable the schools to purchase specialized software linking administrators and local police officers in real time via their computers and mobile devices, reducing response times in crisis situations. The Savings Bank (TSB) is the lead sponsor of the program. From left: TSB South Lynnfield Branch Manager Tes Mercedat, Superintendent Jane Tremblay, Police Chief Dave Breen, TSB Lynnfield Branch Manager Lisa Pappas and TSB Executive V.P. and COO Bob DiBella. (Maureen Doherty Photo) — A PARTNERSHIP fostered between the Lynnfield Public Schools and Police Department, with funding provided by local banks, will enable the schools to purchase specialized software linking administrators and local police officers in real time via their computers and mobile devices, reducing response times in crisis situations. The Savings

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Flu Clinic Oct. 2 at Sr. Center

September 17, 2015

Published in the September 16, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Board of Health will hold its first Flu Clinic of the season on Friday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lynnfield Senior Center, 525 Salem St.

The Flu Clinic is open to all those ages 8 and older. Both residents and…

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Be sure to wear your life jacket!

September 17, 2015

POSTED: September 17, 2015

According to the Massachusetts Environmental Police, most boating fatalities in Massachusetts result when boaters fail to wear life jackets while in small craft in cold water/weather. Paddlers in kayaks and canoes must wear life jackets from Sept.15 – May 15 every year. Waterfowl hunters using canoes/kayaks are reminded that this…

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Schools open smoothly; welcome 77 new students

September 10, 2015

Published in the September 9, 2015 edition

THIRD GRADERS, from left, Lily White, Kayla Santo, Nicole Sorrentino, Ariana Atsales, Julia Corrente, Isabella Shrewsbury, Bridget Murray, Erin Higdon and Keighley Neumeyer were thrilled to be back at Huckleberry Hill School on the first day of school on Sept. 1. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

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Superintendent unveils “road map” for schools

September 10, 2015

Published in the September 9, 2015 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay presented the school system’s strategic plan to the School Committee on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

The strategic plan is the result of a full year’s worth of work undertaken by Tremblay. She developed an entry plan last year, where…

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Rotary Chicken Barbecue, a 50-year-old town tradition, to end

September 10, 2015

Published in the September 9, 2015 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — All good things must come to an end.

The Lynnfield Rotary Club announced last week that the annual Chicken Barbecue, which has been a popular town event since it was first launched in the early 1960s, has been canceled. Rotary Club President Richard…

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PHOTO: Tasty

September 10, 2015

CLOSE FRIENDS, from left, Ella Pescione, Trinity Gesamondo and Evyenia Georges were thrilled to be spending part of their first day of school enjoying ice cream during the middle school’s annual fifth grade ice cream social on Sept. 1. The Middle School PTO sponsored the event. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Townscape fundraiser at Otto Pizza

September 10, 2015

Published in the September 9, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Townscape will be holding a fundraiser at Otto Pizza on Monday, Sept. 14 at MarketStreet, Lynnfield.

The fundraiser will take place from 5-9 p.m. Otto Pizza will donate 8 percent of the proceeds of the fundraiser to three Townscape initiatives.

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Public meeting on gas pipeline project Sept. 10

September 10, 2015

Posted: September 10, 2015

LYNNFIELD — Potential impacts to the Ipswich River and its watershed due to the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s Northeast expansion project, which includes the Lynnfield Lateral, is the topic of an informational public meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7-9 p.m.