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Lynnfield single-family home sales up 5.7 percent versus 2024

LYNNFIELD — The number of single-family homes sold in Lynnfield increased last year.

According to The Warren Group, there were 130 single-family homes sold in Lynnfield during 2025, representing a 5.7 percent increase over the 123 single-family homes that were sold in town over the course of 2024. The median sale price for a single-family…

 

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American Legion Post 131 gives third graders an American flag lesson

AMERICAN LEGION POST 131 Commander Tom Bogart and Elementary English Language Arts/Social Studies Director Maureen Fennessy gave “Our Country’s Flag” educational comic books to third graders at both schools on Jan. 23. American Legion Post 131 donated the comics that were given to the third graders. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 

LYNNFIELD — Elementary English Language Arts/Social…

 

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Angela Addonizio named LAG featured artist

BLACK VASE by Lynnfield Art Guild featured artist Angela Addonizio.

LYNNFIELD — Local artist Angela Addonizio has been named as the Lynnfield Art Guild’s featured artist for two months, beginning on Sunday, Feb. 1 on the LAG website at www.lynnfieldarts.org/angela-addonizio/.

“With paintings showcased on three continents and the Pacific Islands, Angela’s art transcends borders,” said…

 

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Sports: January 29, 2026

 

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UPDATE: Melrose girls hockey defeats rival Wakefield 3-1 following loss to Belmont

Post-publication updates:
Melrose defeats Wakefield 3-1 (Jan. 31)
Melrose falls to Belmont 5-3 (Jan. 28)

 

 

Published January 30, 2026

Melrose girls’ hockey falls to Woburn

Team remains on track for playoffs
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

 

WOBURN—The Melrose High girls’ hockey team traveled to Woburn’s O’Brien Rink last Saturday afternoon to take on…

 

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UPDATE: Gymnasts improve to 6-1 after victory over Woburn

Post-publication: Melrose defeats Woburn 137-133.3 (Jan. 28)

 

Published January 30, 2026

Gymnasts sticking it to competition

Melrose (5-1) could be poised for Sectionals
By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

THE MELROSE High gymnastics team at press time is poised for a MIAA post season Sectional appearance.

 

SAUGUS—It’s been two weeks of wins for the Melrose…

 

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Throwback Thursday, 1945

JANUARY OF 1945 was a snowy month in the town of Wakefield, with significant snowstorms coming at a rate of about one a week. The trend continued into February of that year. This Feb. 7, 1945 scene of the Upper Common inspired the following words in the Daily Item: “Elms and other trees and shrubs…

 

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Wrestling rolling along as they await Brawl in the Hall

Post-publication: Melrose defeats Belmont 55-18 (Jan. 29)

 

Published January 30, 2026

Wrestling rolling along as they await Brawl in the Hall

Annual battle against Wakefield is next Thursday, Feb. 5

 

THE MELROSE High wrestling team keeps winning and is looking to clinch another league title next week when they take on Wakefield at

 

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Girls’ hoop beats Melrose for fifth win

EMMA ICKES (23 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl, 4 blk) had a dominant performance in Wakefield’s 47-33 win over Melrose on Friday night at the Charbonneau Field House. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ basketball team improved to 5-7 on the season with a 47-33 victory…

 

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Activity bus, Greenwood study are schools’ top capital requests

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD –An activity bus worth $100,000 and $85,000 for a feasibility study on renovating the Greenwood School are the highest priorities in the School Department’s capital requests for Fiscal 2027.

An activity bus is a 14-passenger vehicle that would be used for student activities in athletics and the arts or for field…

 

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Richard Kelley, 81

Longtime, well-admired WHS boys’ soccer coach

WAKEFIELD — Richard G. “Dick” Kelley, 81, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22 in Concord, NH surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1944 in Boston. Richard was the son of the late Gordon and Ruth Kelley, formerly of Greenwood, later residing in…

 

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