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Wanted: Your snow photos!

With our first significant snowfall in four years, your storm photos could be featured in next week’s edition of the Transcript! Embrace the winter wonderland that is all around us! We’re looking for photos of our readers having fun, digging out, playing with the kids (including the furry ones), and the awesome scenery… just use…

 

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UPDATE: Boys’ hoop falls short to Manchester Essex following Triton win

Post-publication updates:
Lynnfield falls to Manchester Essex 61-58 (January 30)
Lynnfield defeats Triton 72-46  (January 28)

 

 

 

Published January 28, 2026

Boys’ hoop tops East Boston, falls to Newburyport

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

GRANT NEAL scored 23 points against Newburyport on Friday night following a 24-point 10-rebound game against East Boston on Jan.

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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)

 

 

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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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Former Select Board member, Everett elementary school recognized nationally

EVERETT — A former Select Board member and the Everett elementary school he previously led was one of 63 U.S. schools that have been named 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools in recognition of improving student achievement.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently honored the Webster Elementary School in Everett for outstanding national achievement at the…

 

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Front Page: January 29, 2026

 

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Sports: January 29, 2026

 

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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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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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