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Brush fire beaten down in Reedy Meadow

Cause remains under investigation

THE FIRE that ultimately consumed 65 acres of the Reedy Meadow marsh on May 6 is believed to have started at the observation tower that stood on four posts about eight feet above the marsh. These portions of the posts are all that remain of the structure. (Maureen Doherty Photo)
THE FIRE that ultimately consumed 65 acres of the Reedy Meadow marsh on May 6 is believed to have started at the observation tower that stood on four posts about eight feet above the marsh. These portions of the posts are all that remain of the structure. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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PHOTO: A team effort

SUMMER STREET SCHOOL fourth graders, from left, John Burns, Brendan Powers, Jake Guertin, Luke Cook, Domenic Micieli and Harrison Grasso made sure local families had everything they needed during the first annual Pasta Palooza family dinner at Lynnfield High School recently. The first annual event was hosted by the Summer Street School PTO. (Heather Rose Photo)
SUMMER STREET SCHOOL fourth graders, from left, John Burns, Brendan Powers, Jake Guertin, Luke Cook, Domenic Micieli and Harrison Grasso made sure local families had everything they needed during the first annual Pasta Palooza family dinner at Lynnfield High School recently. The first annual event was hosted by the Summer Street School PTO. (Heather Rose

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Veterans, residents invited to participate in Memorial Day Parade

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LYNNFIELD — All veterans and residents of town are encouraged to participate in some or all of the annual Memorial Day parade celebrations on Monday, May 25.

The parade will muster in the parking lot of Our Lady of Assumption Church at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, May 25. Once assembled, the parade will march to…

 

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PHOTO: Be our guest

SUMMER STREET FOURTH GRADERS had great fun serving their parents and families delicious pasta dishes and salad during the first annual Pasta Palooza family dinner, sponsored by the Summer Street School PTO, on April 29 at Lynnfield High School. Front row: Charlotte Radulski. Second row, from left, Spencer Ripley, Avery Bird, Kiera Mallett, Courtney Cummings and Isabella Mendese. Back row, from left, Eliza Koyle, Domenic Micieli, John Burns, Malena Raslavicus, Harrison Grasso, Jake Guertin, Brendan Powers, Emme Speicher, Le Thatch and Hannah Gromko. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
SUMMER STREET FOURTH GRADERS had great fun serving their parents and families delicious pasta dishes and salad during the first annual Pasta Palooza family dinner, sponsored by the Summer Street School PTO, on April 29 at Lynnfield High School. Front row: Charlotte Radulski. Second row, from left, Spencer Ripley, Avery Bird, Kiera Mallett, Courtney Cummings

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Lack of quorum postpones TM until October

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By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — After waiting more than 30 minutes for a quorum of 175 voters to show up at the second session of the annual Town Meeting Thursday night, the meeting was adjourned until next October.
Town Moderator Arthur Bourque announced just after 8 p.m. that the meeting was still 45 voters short…

 

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Recount confirms Barrett as Selectman

SATURDAY'S RECOUNT took about three hours to complete. Christopher Barrett was confirmed as selectman by a 36-vote margin. His vote tally of 1,354 did not change. Challenger Katy Shea picked up three votes to finish with 1,318. (Mark Sardella Photo)
SATURDAY’S RECOUNT took about three hours to complete. Christopher Barrett was confirmed as selectman by a 36-vote margin. His vote tally of 1,354 did not change. Challenger Katy Shea picked up three votes to finish with 1,318. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

LYNNFIELD — Cathleen “Katy” Shea picked up three votes as a result…

 

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Out of Sahelian Senegal: The Garden of Life’s Return

IF YOU build it, they will come is a saying that applies to both predator and prey. Corey Dolbeare soon discovered that predators, like this scorpion, thrived in the garden ecosystem he created from the once barren, unused space in the village of Goudoude in Senegal. 
IF YOU build it, they will come is a saying that applies to both predator and prey. Corey Dolbeare soon discovered that predators, like this scorpion, thrived in the garden ecosystem he created from the once barren, unused space in the village of Goudoude in Senegal.

Editor’s note: Corey Dolbeare has served as a Peace…

 

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TM does not authorize selectmen to sell Centre Farm

LONGTIME residents Tom Duggan (left) and John and Elaine Gilbertson chat during Thursday night’s session of Town Meeting while waiting for a quorum of voters to fill the Middle School auditorium. Only 130 voters showed up so the meeting was adjourned until next October. At the first session of Town Meeting on April 27, both Duggan and John Gilbertson spoke in favor of the town maintaining control of Centre Farm. (Maureen Doherty Photo)
LONGTIME residents Tom Duggan (left) and John and Elaine Gilbertson chat during Thursday night’s session of Town Meeting while waiting for a quorum of voters to fill the Middle School auditorium. Only 130 voters showed up so the meeting was adjourned until next October. At the first session of Town Meeting on April 27, both

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PHOTO: Mangia! Mangia!

SUMMER STREET SCHOOL students, from left, Maggie Ozanian, Nathan Lopez and Alyssa O’Keefe served local residents delicious pasta dishes and tasty bread during the Pasta Palooza family dinner, hosted by the Summer Street School PTO, on Wednesday, April 29 at Lynnfield High School. The pasta was donated by Countryside Deli and the bread was donated by Panera. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
SUMMER STREET SCHOOL students, from left, Maggie Ozanian, Nathan Lopez and Alyssa O’Keefe served local residents delicious pasta dishes and tasty bread during the Pasta Palooza family dinner, hosted by the Summer Street School PTO, on Wednesday, April 29 at Lynnfield High School. The pasta was donated by Countryside Deli and the bread was donated

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Crafters on the Common, flea market at Town Day events

fleamarketLYNNFIELD — Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St., Lynnfield, is hosting “Crafters on the Common”  and a flea market on the church lawn on during Lynnfield Town Day events on Saturday, May 16. Both events will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the craft show and flea market will…

 

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Precourt Family Blood Drive Saturday

blood-driveLYNNFIELD — The sixth annual Precourt Family Lynnfield Community Blood Drive will take place on Saturday, May 9.

The blood drive, sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 60528, will be held at Lynnfield Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Residents should call 800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.

 

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Preserving an important piece of LFD history

RETIRED FIREFIGHTER Al Burnham (center) donated $10,000 to preserve the fire department’s 1915 American LaFrance Ford Model T Chemical 2 fire truck on Wednesday, April 22. The generous donation, which was graciously accepted by Fire Chief Mark Tetreault (left) and Selectmen Chairman Phil Crawford (right), will be used to preserve the antique fire truck. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
RETIRED FIREFIGHTER Al Burnham (center) donated $10,000 to preserve the fire department’s 1915 American LaFrance Ford Model T Chemical 2 fire truck on Wednesday, April 22. The generous donation, which was graciously accepted by Fire Chief Mark Tetreault (left) and Selectmen Chairman Phil Crawford (right), will be used to preserve the antique fire truck. (Dan

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