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Three singers crowned Lynnfield Idol

Posted by on May 23, 2019 in Local Headline News, Lynnfield News, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Three singers crowned Lynnfield Idol

Published May 22, 2019 By GAIL LOWE  LYNNFIELD — Eleven singers turned out for the Lynnfield Idol competition on Tuesday night, May 14 in Lynnfield High School’s auditorium, and three took the top spots. Giuliana Guarracino was named winner for the Middle School Division, while Ashley Schumacher won the High School Division. Summer Street School Music Director Ben Zavisza...

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MarketStreet gets $102K property tax refund

Posted by on May 23, 2019 in Local Headline News, Lynnfield News, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on MarketStreet gets $102K property tax refund

Published May 22, 2019 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — MarketStreet Lynnfield was awarded a tax abatement totaling $6 million last October. According to a letter from attorney John M. Lynch from the law firm Lynch, DeSimone and Nylen, LLP, the Board of Assessors and MarketStreet reached an abatement agreement for fiscal year 2018. Lynch stated that MarketStreet’s assessed value...

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Boston Marathon director encourages students to ‘Dream Big’

Posted by on May 23, 2019 in Local Headline News, Lynnfield News, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Boston Marathon director encourages students to ‘Dream Big’

Published May 22, 2019 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Life is about learning lessons and overcoming challenges, Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray told fifth graders during a May 17 assembly in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium. Fifth graders have been reading McGillivray’s children’s book “Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination,” which is about the race...

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Netwomen are tourney bound once again

Posted by on May 23, 2019 in Lynnfield Sports, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Netwomen are tourney bound once again

By DAN TOMASELLO Published May 22, 2019 LYNNFIELD — The girls’ tennis team has qualified for the state tournament for the 37th consecutive year. The Pioneers (11-1) punched its ticket to the Division 3 North state tournament after defeating Hamilton-Wenham 4-1 at Ipswich Country Club on May 13. Sophomore Megan Nevils lost her first singles match in two sets,...

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Pioneer girls get 7th at CAL’s

Posted by on May 23, 2019 in Lynnfield Sports, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Pioneer girls get 7th at CAL’s

Published May 22, 2019 BYFIELD — The LHS girls’ track and field team competed at the Cape Ann League Championship Meet on Saturday at Triton High School. Lynnfield left town with 38.5 points, placing 7th overall with plenty of highlights. Mia DeGeorge was the league champion in the discus with a personal best throw of 100’11”. DeGeorge also took...

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Track boys take 5th at CAL’s

Posted by on May 23, 2019 in Lynnfield Sports, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Track boys take 5th at CAL’s

Published May 22, 2019 BYFIELD — The LHS boys’ track and field team traveled to Triton High School on Saturday to compete in the Cape Ann League championship Meet.  The Pioneers had a great performance, scoring a total of 60 points to take 5th overall.  There were a lot of personal records as the Pioneers out-performed expectations of those...

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Dr. John Losco, 95

Posted by on May 16, 2019 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Dr. John Losco, 95

Veteran, educator and fan of Boston sports Published May 15, 2019 WAKEFIELD — Dr. John Losco, 95, veteran, educator and loving patriarch, of Revere, Wakefield and Lynnfield, died May 7, 2019 after a brief period of declining health.  John is survived by his children, Lorraine Howard of North Reading; Pamela Barton-Almy of Lynnfield; and John (Jack) Losco Jr. of Wakefield;...

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Joseph L. Nasson, 86

Posted by on May 9, 2019 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Joseph L. Nasson, 86

Enjoyed fishing, gardening and golf Published May 8, 2019 LYNNFIELD — Joseph L. Nasson, 86, of Lynnfield, formerly of Melrose, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 surrounded by family. Born in Boston on October 25, 1932, he was the son of the late Lazar and Constance Nasson. Mr. Nasson was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High...

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Joseph Raymond Gagnon, 83

Posted by on May 9, 2019 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Joseph Raymond Gagnon, 83

Enjoyed traveling with his wife and performing with the RSO Published May 8, 2019 LYNN — Joseph Raymond Gagnon, 83, died from complications following heart surgery on April 30, 2019. He was born in Salem, was the son of Homer and Irene (Comeau) Gagnon, and grew up in Lynn. Ray attended St. Jean-Baptiste, where he played baseball and basketball. He...

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