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Siegel named new Veterans’ Services Agent

December 17, 2015

Published in the December 16, 2015 edition

BRUCE SIEGEL New Veterans' Services Agent — BRUCE SIEGEL
New Veterans’ Services Agent

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Vietnam veteran Bruce Siegel was appointed to be the town’s next Veterans’ Services Agent, succeeding Jason Kimball, who stepped down in November after two years in the position.

All three selectmen noted the difficulty in making the…

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PHOTO: Double Vision

December 17, 2015

THE STILLNESS of the surface of Pillings Pond reflects a perfect mirror image of the landscape. The extremely mild late fall temperatures of the past six weeks are expected to continue at least through Christmas week. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

Published in the December 16, 2015 edition

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See Santa at Toys for Tots drive Dec. 17

December 17, 2015

Published in the December 16, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Hey kids, come visit Santa at the Wakefield Co-operative Bank, 596 Main St., Lynnfield on Thursday, December 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Santa is excited to stop by the Wakefield Co-op to lend his support to the bank’s Toys for Tots drive. The Co-op…

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DPW recycling yard extends season

December 17, 2015

Published in the December 16, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — For the second Saturday in a row, the Department of Public Works has extended its season beyond the normal Dec. 1 closure.

Due to the unusually mild weather, the DPW Recycle Yard will be open on Saturday, December 19 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to…

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Selectmen supportive of changes to fire dept. coverage

December 11, 2015

Published in the December 9, 2015 edition

FOUR NEW Lynnfield firefighters graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy in Stow Nov. 9. Recruit firefighters participate in more than 300 hours of intense training. Once completed, they are certified level 1 and 2 firefighters. The graduating firefighters are (kneeling, front row): Suzy Lilakos, David Marengi, Steven Yobaccio and Jonathan Boone. Representing the Lynnfield Fire Department at graduation were (standing, from left): FF Richard Ripley, FF Daniel Veinot, Capt. John Walsh, Chief Mark Tetreault, Lt. (Ret.) MacDonald, Capt. Michael Feinberg, Lt. Ted Cohen and FF Steven Furey. (Courtesy photo) — FOUR NEW Lynnfield firefighters graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy in Stow Nov. 9. Recruit firefighters participate in more than 300 hours of intense training. Once completed, they are certified level 1 and 2 firefighters. The graduating firefighters are (kneeling, front row): Suzy Lilakos, David Marengi, Steven Yobaccio

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Tree Lighting ceremony fills Common with holiday spirit

December 11, 2015

Published in the December 9, 2015 edition

FRESHMEN, from left, Lauren Vaccaro, Barbara Dickey, Jenna Robbins, Emily Dickey, Sophia Milano and Annie Olsen help run Santa’s North Pole Fishing Hole at the Historical Society’s 53rd annual Country Store Dec. 5. Colby Properties sponsored Santa’s North Pole Fishing Hole. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

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Gingerbread House Contest winners

December 11, 2015

Published in the December 9, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Recreation and the Girl Scouts announced the winners of the 11th annual Gingerbread House Contest last week.

The Gingerbread House Contest was held at Centre Congregational Church. There were several new categories created this year.

THE winner of the Best Family category in the 11th annual Gingerbread House Contest Dec. 5 was The Norden family. Sisters Calla (left) and Lia Norden proudly display the winning gingerbread house. (Dan Tomasello Photo) — THE winner of the Best Family category in the 11th

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PHOTO: We wish you a Merry Christmas

December 11, 2015

SIBLINGS, from left, Maeve, Brigid, Myles and Coley Walsh were thrilled to tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas at the Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 5. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

Published in the December 9, 2015 edition

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DPW recycling yard extends season

December 11, 2015

Published in the December 9, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the DPW recycle yard will open for two additional days this season.

The DPW Recycle Yard will open on Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, December 19 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Christmas Nativity, traditional sing-a-long on common Dec. 15

December 11, 2015

Published in the December 9, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — A Christmas Nativity will be placed on the town common on Saturday, Dec. 12 and will remain in place until Saturday, Dec. 26 in celebration of the season.

Organized last year by Mary Stewart, the group will also be singing traditional Christmas songs by candlelight on…

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Town to maintain classified tax rate for FY ’16

December 3, 2015

Published in the December 2, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — The town will maintain its classified tax rate for fiscal year 2016 following a 2-1 vote of the Board of Selectmen Nov. 30

The tax rate will increase slightly for residential property owners by one cent to $14.50 per thousand. The average single…

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Input sought on residents’ vision for their future library

December 3, 2015

Published in the December 2, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD —What does the future hold for Lynnfield’s town library as a community resource?

About 50 community members attended the first of three community-wide meetings to share their ideas and learn about the town’s plans to modernize the library for the 21st century Nov. 19…

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