Published in the January 13, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — It’s two weeks into the new year and the Lynnfield Villager is still looking for the first baby born in 2016 to a Lynnfield family.

The Villager and many other local businesses are poised to shower the lucky first baby of 2016 with a variety of generous gifts in the newspaper’s ninth annual First Baby contest.

This year’s entry deadline has been extended to MLK Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18 at noon to give families a little extra time to contact us. We’re counting on our readers to help us spread the word to any expectant parents they may know who also reside in Lynnfield.

Acceptance of the winning entry is contingent upon the mother’s and father’s consent to have a photograph published of their baby and themselves to accompany a story published in the Villager.

Entries must include documentation such as the name of the hospital or place where the baby was born, and the time and date of the baby’s birth.

newyearsbaby_webA new deadline will be announced by the Villager if a winner does not come forward by Jan. 18.

Contact the newspaper by e-mail: LynnfieldVillager@rcn.com or by phone: 781-334-6319 or 781-245-0080 with the pertinent information.

The winning family must reside in Lynnfield. The decision of the newspaper is final. Relatives of newspaper employees or contest sponsors are ineligible.

Participating businesses

Local businesses have donated several hundred dollars worth of prizes to welcome baby and pamper mom. A half-page ad, including contest rules and prize descriptions, was printed in the Dec. 30 edition of the Villager.

The local businesses donating prizes are: Photography by Corinna – free photo session and one 8×10 ($195 value); Village Pharmacy – gift basket; The Savings Bank, Lynnfield branch – $25 savings account; Wakefield Co-op Bank, Lynnfield Branch – $25 savings account for baby; Baubles Fine Jewelry – $25 gift certificate for mom; The Farm Land, Wakefield – $50 gift certificate; and Lynnfield Villager – one year gift subscription or extension of subscription for the parents.