NEWS: Residents blast $15M plan to fix Summer Street

SPORTS: Pioneers edged by Austin Prep in North Finals, 2-0

Residents blast $15M plan to fix Summer Street

Posted by on Jun 21, 2018 in Local Headline News, Lynnfield News, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Residents blast $15M plan to fix Summer Street

Published in the June 20, 2018 edition By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Tensions ran high over proposed Summer Street roadway improvements during an informational meeting on June 12. Bayside Engineering has been hired by the town to make improvements to Summer Street. The firm’s president, Norman Brown, said the town is looking to receive state and federal funds as...

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New youth football, cheering group showing strength in numbers

Posted by on Jun 21, 2018 in Local Headline News, Lynnfield News, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on New youth football, cheering group showing strength in numbers

Published in the June 20, 2018 edition By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Pioneer Youth Football and Cheer’s registration numbers for the upcoming season are very strong, LPYFC Communications Director Rebecca Drzewiczewski said in an email sent to the Villager. LPYFC was formed last fall by a group of parents who became frustrated that Lynnfield Youth Football and Cheerleading...

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Engineers talk about Perley Burrill subdivision plan

Posted by on Jun 21, 2018 in Local Headline News, Lynnfield News, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Engineers talk about Perley Burrill subdivision plan

Published in the June 20, 2018 edition By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — The proposed Perley Burrill subdivision is inching closer to becoming a reality. The Planning Board voted to continue its public hearing on the proposed two-lot subdivision at the site of the former Perley Burrill gas station, 914 Salem St., on June 13. The Planning Board is tentatively...

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Pioneers edged by Austin Prep in North Finals, 2-0

Posted by on Jun 21, 2018 in Lynnfield Sports, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Pioneers edged by Austin Prep in North Finals, 2-0

Lynnfield beats Dracut 5-4 in D3N semi’s Published in the June 20, 2018 edition By DAN PAWLOWSKI LOWELL — Baseball can be fair, giving, exhilarating and memorable. The Pioneers learned on Sunday just how cruel it can be too. After an even battle throughout most of the day, Lynnfield fell to Austin Prep 2-0, after just the second hit for...

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Netmen fall to Weston in D3 North finals

Posted by on Jun 21, 2018 in Lynnfield Sports, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Netmen fall to Weston in D3 North finals

Published in the June 20, 2018 edition By DAN TOMASELLO NEWTON — A season to remember for the boys’ tennis team came to a close when the first seeded Pioneers fell 3-2 to sixth seed Weston in the Division 3 North finals at Newton South High School on Thursday, June 14. “I feel for the boys because they are...

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Girls’ tennis falls to Manchester-Essex in D3 North finals

Posted by on Jun 21, 2018 in Lynnfield Sports, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Girls’ tennis falls to Manchester-Essex in D3 North finals

‘The future looks bright,’ says Stone Published in the June 20, 2018 edition By DAN PAWLOWSKI NORTH READING — A Lynnfield vs. Manchester-Essex girls’ tennis matchup in the Division 3 North tournament has become a tradition over the years. Usually, the postseason winner between these two Cape Ann League rivals means a trip to states. After beating the Hornets...

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James Perry, 54

Posted by on Jun 13, 2018 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on James Perry, 54

LHS varsity girls’ basketball coach Published in the June 13, 2018 edition SAUGUS — James M. Perry, 54, died unexpectedly on June 5, 2018 at his home in Saugus. He was the loving husband of his high school sweetheart, Susan E. (Cargill) Perry with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. He was the devoted son of Jack and...

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Alfred R. Bruzzese, Jr., 83

Posted by on Jun 7, 2018 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Alfred R. Bruzzese, Jr., 83

Veteran of the Korean War Published in the June 6, 2018 edition WAKEFIELD — Alfred R. “Big Al” Bruzzese, Jr., 83, of Wakefield, formerly of Revere, died on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.  Born in Boston, January 10, 1935, he was the son of the late Alfred R., Sr. and Olympia (Basile)...

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Marie A. French, 88

Posted by on Jun 7, 2018 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Marie A. French, 88

Lynnfield resident since 1957 Published in the June 6, 2018 edition LYNNFIELD — Marie A. (Shea) French, 88, of Lynnfield died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family. Marie was born in Boston on Sept. 12, 1929. She was raised in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School. She later worked at the Chelsea Soldiers...

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Paul J. Stella, 82

Posted by on Jun 7, 2018 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Paul J. Stella, 82

Opera enthusiast who loved to travel Published in the June 6, 2018 edition LYNNFIELD — Paul J. Stella, 82, resident of Lynnfield for over 50 years before relocating to Wakefield, died Sunday, June 3, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, Paul was the son of Sicilian immigrants, the late Joseph Stella from Santa Caterina Villarmosa and Sebastiana Stella...

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