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NORTH READING — Due to increases in production costs beyond our control including postage, the sourcing of raw materials and their related tariffs, the North Reading Transcript is raising its annual subscription rates by a nominal amount.

As of March 1, the in-town subscription rate is $40 per year (77 cents per week) and the…

 

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LMS drama director helping students build confidence, creativity

SHAY WAINWRIGHT

LMS Drama Director

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Middle School Drama Director Shay Wainwright’s love of theater has come full circle.

After developing a love of theater as a child and stepping away from it for a period of time as an adult, Wainwright has been working to help students develop a…

 

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Looking Back published March 4, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager Pages

MARCH 3, 1976

Super Tuesday: President Gerald Ford and Sen. Henry Jackson (D-Washington) carried Lynnfield during the Presidential Primary on Tuesday. According to the unofficial results released by the Town Clerk’s Office, 2,514 or 39 percent of the town’s registered voters cast ballots in the Presidential Primary despite an…

 

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Matthews places 2nd in Big East Wrestling Tournament

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 4, 2026

MARLBOROUGH — Lynnfield Wrestler Caden Matthews took 2nd place in the 86lb weight class at the 2026 USAW MWA U12-U15 Big East Wrestling Tournament that took place at Marlborough High School on Saturday.

Matthews lost his first match but came back strong winning all subsequent matches including…

 

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Military reflections

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 4, 2026

THE AMERICAN FLAG gently blows in the wind in front of the Veterans Memorial while the site was encased with snow on Feb. 26. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Love Your library Month

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 4, 2026

By ALEXANDRA LAMBRIGHT

Head of Youth Services

LYNNFIELD — Thank you for celebrating another Love Your Library Month with us.

Check out some of the reasons why our patrons love the Lynnfield Public Library.

“I love the library because there are always new books and fun…

 

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For Whom The Bell Tolls

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 4, 2026

THE HISTORIC FIRE BELL on the Town Common stands stall while being engulfed by an endless amount of snow on Feb. 26. The bell, which was built by Naylor Vickers & Co., dates back to 1859. The bell was originally installed on the Meeting House, where

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Kindergarten registration now open

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 4, 2026

LYNNFIELD — If residents have a child entering kindergarten in the Lynnfield Public Schools in September 2026, registration is available on the Huckleberry Hill School and Summer Street School websites.

Registration links are found on the main page of each school’s website. Residents should click the…

 

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Village Happenings

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 4, 2026

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Council on Aging Board of Directors meeting, 8 a.m., Senior Center.

Classic Film Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

Virtual yoga class, 12-1 p.m., visit Lynnfield Library website for Zoom link.

Lynnfield 250th Celebration Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Maney Room.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7…

 

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Fire Dept. Log

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 4, 2026

LYNNFIELD – During the week of Sunday, February 22 through Saturday, February 28, the Lynnfield Fire Department responded to 28 calls.

Sunday, February 22

1:13 a.m., 721 Summer St., citizen assist; 2:06 a.m., 12 Bishops Ln., malfunctioning alarm; 3:24 a.m., 834 Salem St., medical; 9 a.m…

 

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Blizzard-related matters reported by police

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 4, 2026

LYNNFIELD — A stranded motorist and downed power lines kept police on the move during the February 23 Blizzard of 2026.

As the fierce wind-whipped winter storm pounded the area, an officer was needed at the corner of Salem Street and Ledge Road around 3:25 a.m…

 

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Front Page published March 5, 2026

 

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