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LMS principal search launched

April 22, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The search for Lynnfield Middle School’s next principal is underway.

In the aftermath of a series of racist incidents that occurred at LMS late last month, Principal Stephen Ralston went on leave and will be departing the middle school on June 30…

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School bullying policies under review

April 22, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The school board’s Policy Subcommittee is currently reviewing three bullying-related policies in the wake of a series of racist incidents that occurred at Lynnfield Middle School late last month.

School Committee members Kim Baker Donahue and Kate DePrizio, who serve on the…

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Elworthy, Lambert named SC leaders

April 22, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Kristen Grieco Elworthy was reappointed as School Committee chair in a 4-1 vote during an April 15 meeting.

Superintendent Tom Geary opened the meeting by noting that the School Committee reorganizes annually after the April Town Election.

“I am going to…

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SC approves revised $325K capital budget

April 22, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee approved an amended capital budget for fiscal year 2027 during an April 15 meeting.

Superintendent Tom Geary recalled that the School Department’s original FY27 capital budget included $325,000 for school technology upgrades and replacements.

“That is still going…

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UPDATE: Laxmen look to bounce back following Amesbury loss

April 22, 2026

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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

Laxmen get back in the win column with hard-earned triumph over Essex Tech

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

RYAN GORMAN and the Pioneers beat Essex Tech 10-9 on the road last week. Lynnfield travels to non-league…

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UPDATE: Girls’ lax team edged by Manchester-Essex following win over Georgetown

April 22, 2026

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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

Offense breaks out in big win over Hawks for girls’ lax team

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

THE LHS girls’ lacrosse team celebrates their 21-6 win over Essex Tech on April 15 at Pioneer Stadium. Lynnfield travels…

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UPDATE: Girls’ tennis team defeats Hamilton-Wenham after sweeping Pentucket

April 22, 2026

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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

Girls’ tennis team sweeps Pentucket, 5-0

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

ZOE ROCKWELL received the game ball from coach Craig Stone after earning her first varsity win on April 13 against Triton. (Courtesy Photo)

WEST NEWBURY — On…

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Correction

April 22, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 22, 2026

On April 1, 2026, our paper published an article focusing on The Center for Growth and Empowerment. This article was false and inaccurate and we would like to apologize for any confusion with how the article was presented. Please see the correction which truly and…

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Editorial: Why Earth Day matters more than ever

April 21, 2026

Earth Day Flag, Dcoetzee, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

By KATHLEEN ROGERS

Fifty-seven years ago tomorrow, Earth Day changed American politics. On April 22, 1970, 20 million American, about 10% of the entire U.S. population, took to the streets, campuses, and town squares in a single day to demand action after 150 years of…

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Albrecht Auto Group back as parade Platinum Sponsor

April 21, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Independence Day Committee is welcoming back the Albrecht Auto Group as the Platinum Sponsor of the city’s Fourth of July parade. In addition to providing general support for the parade, Albrecht Auto Group is sponsoring the Veterans Trolley and the golf carts, as well as helping manage overflow of parade staging…

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Articles approved for Town Meeting

April 21, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The Town Council last week approved a series of articles that will appear on the warrant for the May 5 Annual Town Meeting.

A report from the Permanent Building Committee is one of the articles that will be presented at Town Meeting. PBC chairman Joseph Bertrand appeared at last week’s…

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FOLQ’s annual dinner and meeting May 21

April 21, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt invite all community members to join them at their Annual Meeting and Presentation at Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham. All are welcome. Guests will enjoy dinner and participate in a short business meeting, followed by an educational presentation and discussion.