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Town administrator contract extension OK’d

ROB DOLAN

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board unanimously voted to extend Town Administrator Rob Dolan’s contract during a Jan. 6 meeting.

Select Board Chair Phil Crawford said Dolan’s contract amendment would extend his pact to Jan. 31, 2028. He said the Town Charter stipulates that the Select Board can appoint a town…

 

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Girls’ track beats Hamilton-Wenham for first win

SOFIA GIARDINA had two victories in the 55 meters (7.95) and 300 meters (46.55) in Lynnfield’s win over Hamilton-Wenham on Jan. 6 at The Track at New Balance. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BOSTON — On Jan. 6th, the Lynnfield High girls’ indoor track and field team won its first meet of the year as they…

 

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UPDATE: Lynnfield earns shutout victories over Triton and Pentucket

Post-publication updates:

Westwood defeats Lynnfield 6-2 (Jan. 19)
Lynnfield defeats Triton 3-0 (Jan. 17)
Lynnfield defeats Pentucket 4-0 (Jan. 14)

 

THE PIONEERS had plenty to celebrate in a hard-fought, 3-2 win over rival North Reading on Jan. 7 at McVann-O’Keefe Rink. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

PEABODY — Last Saturday afternoon, the Lynnfield High boys’…

 

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UPDATE: PLNR looks to bounce back vs. Medford following two losses

Post-publication:
PLNR falls to Newburyport 4-2 (Jan. 17)
PLNR falls to Algonquin 6-0 (Jan. 14)

 

Published January 14, 2026

Andover victory, Winthrop tie wrap up strong week for PLNR hockey team

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

PEABODY — In a non-league game last Saturday afternoon, the Lynnfield-North Reading-Peabody High girls’ co-op hockey team hosted Andover at…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ hoop tops Wakefield following Pentucket loss

Post-publication updates:
Lynnfield defeats Wakefield 49-45 (Jan. 18)
Lynnfield falls to Pentucket 51-37 (Jan. 15)
Lynnfield falls to North Reading, 57-27 (Jan. 12)

 

 

Published January 14, 2026

Girls’ hoop pushes winning streak to four games

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

MAEVE WERTZ had a strong game in Lynnfield’s win over Georgetown on Jan. 6…

 

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Select Board airs concerns about schools’ tech budget

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board expressed concerns for the second straight year about the school system’s ongoing technology replacement program during a Jan. 6 meeting.

As part of the School Department’s recommended fiscal year 2027 capital budget, Superintendent Tom Geary last month requested $398,000 for school technology upgrades and replacements. The district…

 

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$80.7M operating budget for FY27 proposed

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — With the holiday season now in the rearview mirror, town officials are turning their attention to budget season.

Town Administrator Rob Dolan unveiled a proposed $80,766,936 operating budget for fiscal year 2027 during the Select Board’s Jan. 6 meeting. The recommended spending plan for the next fiscal year represents a…

 

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$2M capital budget recommended for FY27

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Town Administrator Rob Dolan unveiled a recommended $2,035,000 capital budget for fiscal year 2027 during the Select Board’s Jan. 6 meeting.

While the Select Board has yet to finalize the recommended capital budget for FY27, Dolan said the internal Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Committee has been reviewing each department’s capital…

 

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Three Traffic Safety Advisory Committee members resign

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Three members of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) have resigned over the past month.

According to the town website, “the TSAC is an advisory committee reporting to the Select Board.” The committee is tasked with evaluating “public safety and nuisance issues involving traffic, roads and related infrastructure in the town…

 

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Bogart, Kumar pull nomination papers

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Two incumbents who are currently running in uncontested races pulled nomination papers for the April 14 Town Election last week.

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Tom Bogart pulled papers for a two-year term in the April Town Election on Thursday, Jan. 8.

“I have had an interest in…

 

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Ric Page, The Fretbenders headline NRCC Jan. 17

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse will present its January 2026 Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Unlike typical Showcase events, there will be only two performers – Ric Page and The Fretbenders (Dee and Bob Kordas) at this event. “These are three exceptionally talented musicians and performers and they will…

 

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