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SPORTS: LAA’s July 4th Road Race results

LCWD superintendent finalists interviewed

Posted by on Jul 11, 2019 in Local Headline News, Lynnfield News, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on LCWD superintendent finalists interviewed

Published July 10, 2019 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) Board of Water Commissioners interviewed the two finalists for the water superintendent job on Monday. Melrose DPW Director John Scenna and Danvers DPW Vernon C. Russell Treatment Plant Manager Jason McCarthy are the two finalists vying to succeed retired LCWD Superintendent Ken Burnham, who...

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Reid’s Ride returns July 21

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Published July 10, 2019 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — A highly anticipated town tradition is inching closer to making its triumphant return. The 15th annual Reid’s Ride bike-a-thon will take place on Sunday, July 21. The 28-mile bike trek spans from Lynnfield High School to Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. One of the North Shore’s most popular summertime events,...

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Elementary school improvement plans OK’d

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Published July 10, 2019 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Social-emotional learning and curriculum development will once again stay on the front burner at both elementary schools next year. The School Committee recently approved the elementary school improvement plans for the 2019-2020 school year. Former Huckleberry Hill Principal Brian Bemiss and Summer Street School Principal Dr. Karen Dwyer presented the...

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LAA’s 52nd Road Race kicked off the July 4 holiday

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Published July 10, 2019 By AVA FIGUCIA LYNNFIELD — The town kicked off the Fourth of July with the 52nd annual Lynnfield Athletic Association 5K Road Race in the center of town. The road race was sponsored by several local businesses. Although the race helped fund the new track at Lynnfield Middle School last year, this year’s proceeds raised money...

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Lynnfield wins 11-year-old district championship

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Published July 10, 2019 SALEM — The Lynnfield 10/11-year-old baseball team beat Swampscott 4-0 on July 2 to win the District 16 championship. Swampscott beat Lynnfield 2-0 the night before, forcing a winner-take-all game on Salem’s O’Grady Field.   Following the lead of a 12-strikeout, two-hitter from Luke “Jeff” DiSilvio, Lynnfield only needed one inning with the bats to bring home the championship banner. ...

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Senior Babe Ruth beats Malden to get back to .500

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Published July 10, 2019 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI LYNNFIELD — On Sunday afternoon, the Lynnfield Senior Babe Ruth baseball team beat the visiting Malden Marlins 3-1 at Lynnfield High School. With that win, the team improved to 2-2 overall. Christian Maney was the story of this one as the pitcher went to 1-0 going six innings. “He was unbelievable,” said...

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Barbara D. Penniston, 91

Posted by on Jul 11, 2019 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Barbara D. Penniston, 91

Watercolor artist loved to paint seascapes and flowers Published July 10, 2019 LYNNFIELD — Barbara D. Penniston, 91, of Lynnfield, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Boston on March 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Augustus F. and Margaret E. (Bolger) Lee. Mrs. Penniston was raised and...

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Lynne P. Pesce, 71

Posted by on Jul 3, 2019 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Lynne P. Pesce, 71

Enjoyed walking and time with relatives and friends Published July 3, 2019 LYNNFIELD – Lynne P. Pesce, 71 of Lynnfield, formerly of Lynn died Friday night, June 28, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Lynn, November 7, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Phyllis (Lowe) Kesler. Lynne was a graduate of...

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Marie A. McCusker, 77

Posted by on Jun 27, 2019 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Marie A. McCusker, 77

Enjoyed cooking, shopping and fashion Published June 26, 2019 MELROSE — Marie A. (Benoit) McCusker, 77, of Melrose, died at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on June 18, 2019. Marie was born and raised in Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada and came to the United States at the age of 17. She resided in Medford for several years and then Melrose for...

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