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Historical Commission weighing options for historic cemetery project

July 26, 2023

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The search for the West Burying Ground Cemetery’s missing deed continues.

Historical Commission member Abby Kilgore recalled during a July 17 meeting that the board had to withdraw a grant proposal submitted to the Massachusetts Historical Commission earlier this year. The grant would have been used to repair gravestones at…

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July 26, 2023

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Sports: July 26, 2023

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Boston comedy history takes center stage at the library

July 26, 2023

ARTS JOURNALIST NICK ZAINO discusses comedy duo Bob and Ray during a July 19 presentation at the Lynnfield Library. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Boston comedy has a rich history, veteran arts journalist Nick Zaino told a dozen attendees at a Lynnfield Public Library presentation on July 19.

Zaino, who works…

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Town ends communication with Historical Society after lawsuit threat

July 26, 2023

AFTER BEING THREATENED with a lawsuit, town officials have ceased communication with Lynnfield Historical Society President Ron Sarro and the rest of the nonprofit organization. (File Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — After being threatened with litigation, town officials have ceased communication with the Lynnfield Historical Society.

The latest chapter in the ongoing feud…

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Lillian Foulds, 98

July 26, 2023

Active with Centre Church, Historical Society

LYNNFIELD — Lillian Foulds was born on May 7, 1925 in Revere literally within steps of the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. She then proceeded to pack a lot into her 98 years.

During the Second World War, she worked in the machine shop at Champion Lamp. In 1948…

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Lynnfield 11-year-old All-Stars win district title, fall in epic sectional

July 26, 2023

THE LYNNFIELD 9-11-year-olds won the Distrcit 16 championship with their 16-1 win over Saugus on July 8. Lynnfield’s terrific postseason run came to end on July 17 when they fell to Danvers 16-15 in the Sectional Tournament. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNN — In a high-scoring affair, the playoff run came to an end…

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Bishop Fenwick sports ruled ineligible to participate in 2023-24 MIAA tournaments

July 26, 2023

FRANKLIN — The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced on Friday that all Bishop Fenwick sports are ineligible to participate in MIAA postseason tournaments for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

According to the MIAA, the one-year postseason ban is due to Bishop Fenwick’s failure to comply with Rule 87.6.

Rule 87 refers to waiver eligibility for individual…

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Putting in the work

July 23, 2023

LYNNFIELD HIGH student athletes are putting in work over the summer to get ready for their upcoming sports seasons. The 2023 Summer Strength and Conditioning program was recently run by LHS coaches Samantha Pindara and Pat Lamusta. (LHS Athletics Photo)

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Splash down

July 22, 2023

CAMPER Callahan Dubois catches some air while sliding down the inflatable waterslide at Recreation Station on June 29. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Fun in the sun

July 22, 2023

SISTERS Giovanna (left) and Liliana Desimone soak up the sun while having fun at Recreation Station on July 12. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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First annual National Night Out Aug. 1

July 20, 2023

LYNNFIELD — A Healthy Lynnfield and the Lynnfield Police Department are partnering to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

This annual community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make the town’s neighborhoods safer, and more caring places to live and work.