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Traditional Christmas concert Dec 14

Traditional Christmas concert Dec. 14 to benefit OLA School

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Catholic Collaborative’s traditional Christmas concert with Jim Dennis and featuring special guests will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 17 Grove St., Lynnfield.

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Administrators have some concerns about students’ behavior

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Students’ social-emotional needs and the rise of marijuana use among high school students are growing concerns for Lynnfield school officials.

High School Assistant Principal Kevin Cyr, Middle School Assistant Principal Richele Shankland and Nurse Coordinator Mary Homan presented the 2014 Youth Risk Behavior Survey to the School Committee on Tuesday…

 

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PHOTO: Youngsters get their walk on

YOUNGSTERS, from left, Sahil Akhter, Anthony Attubato, Jake Calvani, Sonny Tropeano, Lucas Cook, Matthew Ciampa, Brendan Powers, Rogan Cardinal, Jack Calichman, Christian Rosa and Ben Sieve had a great time at Summer Street's School annual walk-a-thon on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The annual fundraiser for the elementary school's PTO was held indoors this year because of inclement weather. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
YOUNGSTERS, from left, Sahil Akhter, Anthony Attubato, Jake Calvani, Sonny Tropeano, Lucas Cook, Matthew Ciampa, Brendan Powers, Rogan Cardinal, Jack Calichman, Christian Rosa and Ben Sieve had a great time at Summer Street’s School annual walk-a-thon on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The annual fundraiser for the elementary school’s PTO was held indoors this year because of

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Coaches connect football and life lessons at Rotary luncheon

THE RIVALRY between the Pioneers and Hornets was replaced with amity while the captains of both teams were guests of honor during the pre-Thanksgiving luncheon sponsored by the Lynnfield and North Reading Rotary Clubs Nov. 20. Front row, from left, North Reading drum major Ashtyn Parker–McDermott, North Reading color guard captain Annie Nitzsche, North Reading cheerleading captain Mackenzie Sturdevant, North Reading cheerleading captain Mikayla DiPlatzi, Lynnfield cheerleading captain Alexa Distefano, Lynnfield football captain Cam Rondeau and Lynnfield band president Paul DiRico. Back row, from left, North Reading band director Eric Forman, North Reading football coach Jeff Wall, North Reading football captain Austin Bradley, North Reading football captain Cole Hughes, North Reading football captain Nic O’Connell, Lynnfield football captain Jonathan Knee, Lynnfield football captain Dan Sullivan, Lynnfield football captain David Adams, Lynnfield band director Tom Westmoreland and Lynnfield football coach Neal Weidman. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
THE RIVALRY between the Pioneers and Hornets was replaced with amity while the captains of both teams were guests of honor during the pre-Thanksgiving luncheon sponsored by the Lynnfield and North Reading Rotary Clubs Nov. 20. Front row, from left, North Reading drum major Ashtyn Parker–McDermott, North Reading color guard captain Annie Nitzsche, North Reading

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Town can absorb proposed state aid cuts

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Local officials believe that the town can absorb potential mid-year cuts to state aid without negatively affecting the current budget.

On Nov. 19, Gov. Deval Patrick announced plans to address an anticipated budget shortfall of about $330 million in the state’s $36.5 billion budget midway through the current fiscal year…

 

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Underground tanks still remain at Perley Burrill 

SELECTMEN’S NOTEBOOK

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — With the Dec. 8 deadline fast approaching for the removal of five defunct underground oil tanks from the Perley Burrill property on Salem Street, Town Administrator Bill Gustus informed the selectmen Nov. 17 that “we have seen no activity on the site to date.”

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PHOTO: Sweets for Soldiers

LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL student council members, from left, Braden Doyle, Emily Dickey and Ashley Barrett proudly display the 10,000 pieces of candy collected as part of LMS’ fourth annual annual Sweets for Soldiers candy drive on Nov. 12. The candy will be donated to Operation Troop Support in Danvers, who will ship the candy to American troops serving overseas. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL student council members, from left, Braden Doyle, Emily Dickey and Ashley Barrett proudly display the 10,000 pieces of candy collected as part of LMS’ fourth annual annual Sweets for Soldiers candy drive on Nov. 12. The candy will be donated to Operation Troop Support in Danvers, who will ship the candy to

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PHOTO: A bird’s eye view of the LHS fields project

A BIRD'S EYE view of the LHS fields project taken by local pilot and photographer Dick Shafner on Nov. 10 depicts the significant progress made on the baseball and softball fields in the upper left and center of photo. Rubber and sand will be added to the baseball field this week, followed by the bullpen and batting cages. Softball field grading, drainage and dugouts are complete. The amenities building should be fully functional for the Thanksgiving Day game Nov. 27.          (Photo by Dick Shafner)
A BIRD’S EYE view of the LHS fields project taken by local pilot and photographer Dick Shafner on Nov. 10 depicts the significant progress made on the baseball and softball fields in the upper left and center of photo. Rubber and sand will be added to the baseball field this week, followed by the bullpen

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Boudreau is new Town Administrator

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — The stage is set for the next chapter in the town’s governance.

By a unanimous 3-0 decision Monday night, the Board of Selectmen voted to offer the town administrator’s contract to James M. Boudreau, the current town administrator of Norwell.

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LMS STEM projects teach students a variety of skills

 

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Gratitude offered to those who served their country with honor and valor

THE SACRIFICES of veterans, both living and dead, were honored by those attending the town's Veterans’ Day ceremony including (from left) Charles Porter, U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, 1952-56; Paul Anderson, a medical corpsman surgical assistant who served in the U.S. Navy with the Marines during Korean War, 1951-55; and Gene Gangemi, Army Reservist from 1966-72 during Vietnam War. At rear is Ed Purtz, WWII Army Air Corps, 320th Bomb Group, 1942-45.       (Maureen Doherty Photo)
THE SACRIFICES of veterans, both living and dead, were honored by those attending the town’s Veterans’ Day ceremony including (from left) Charles Porter, U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, 1952-56; Paul Anderson, a medical corpsman surgical assistant who served in the U.S. Navy with the Marines during Korean War, 1951-55; and Gene Gangemi, Army Reservist from

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PHOTO: Service by veterans recognized

SELECTMEN CHAIRMAN Dave Nelson (at left) reads a proclamation issued by his board to honor Lt. Charles Leach, USMC (2nd from left), following his recently completed tour of duty with the Marines during Veterans' Day services November 11. A proclamation was also presented to Airman Kathryn Kimball, USAF (seated, holding infant son John H. Kimball IV), for her recently completed tour of duty. Also acknowledging their service were Veterans' Services Agent Jason Kimball (center), WWII Navy Veteran Tony Grasso, who is the past Commander of the American Legion, and Selectman Tom Terranova.      (Maureen Doherty Photo).
SELECTMEN CHAIRMAN Dave Nelson (at left) reads a proclamation issued by his board to honor Lt. Charles Leach, USMC (2nd from left), following his recently completed tour of duty with the Marines during Veterans’ Day services November 11. A proclamation was also presented to Airman Kathryn Kimball, USAF (seated, holding infant son John H. Kimball

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