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SPORTS: Pioneer spring coaches talk Masco exit

Reopening to be ‘slow, methodical’

Posted by on May 28, 2020 in Local Headline News, Lynnfield News, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Reopening to be ‘slow, methodical’

Published May 27, 2020 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — The town slowing began reopening this week after the COVID-19 virus pandemic forced the state to go into lockdown for over two months. During a May 20 press conference, Town Administrator Rob Dolan recalled that Gov. Charlie Baker released a four-phase plan seeking to reopen the economy last week. “It’s...

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LHS graduation date uncertain; moving on ceremonies finalized

Posted by on May 28, 2020 in Local Headline News, Lynnfield News, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on LHS graduation date uncertain; moving on ceremonies finalized

Published May 27, 2020 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — School officials are still trying to plan a graduation ceremony for the Lynnfield High School Class of 2020. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeffrey Riley informed superintendents on May 21 that “ceremonies held between now and July 18 should be held virtually or in extremely limited other...

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Planners oppose ‘unconstitutional’ zoning change proposal

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Published May 27, 2020 By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — The Planning Board unanimously not to recommend a proposed zoning change appearing on the Annual Town Meeting warrant during a recent meeting. Former Planning Board Co-Chairman Alan Dresios submitted Article 14 for the spring session of Town Meeting. The proposed warrant article seeks to ensure that any changes to the...

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Pioneer spring coaches talk Masco exit

Posted by on May 28, 2020 in Lynnfield Sports, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Pioneer spring coaches talk Masco exit

Published May 27, 2020 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI LYNNFIELD — This spring season was slated to be the final one for one of Lynnfield High’s biggest rivals, Masconomet, in the Cape Ann League. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, that will not be the case as the season was canceled. In September, Masconomet will be moving to the Northeastern Conference....

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LHS junior creating cross-country trail in Pine Hill Lot

Posted by on May 21, 2020 in Lynnfield Sports, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on LHS junior creating cross-country trail in Pine Hill Lot

Published May 20, 2020 LYNNFIELD — Construction of a cross-country trail on the Conservation Commission’s Pine Hill Lot is on schedule and should be ready for the Lynnfield High cross-country teams to use this fall. Conservation Commission Chairman Paul Martindale said a proposed trail project has been discussed for many years, but execution has largely been stymied by the...

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Lynnfield players in ICL hoping for shortened season

Posted by on May 13, 2020 in Lynnfield Sports, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Lynnfield players in ICL hoping for shortened season

Published May 13, 2020 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI READING — The Reading Bulldogs baseball team, which includes three Lynnfield residents on the roster, has been in the Intercity League since 2010. In a normal season, the team would play 28 regular-season games starting in early June with three rounds of playoffs ending in late August. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic,...

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John A. Meuse, 86

Posted by on May 28, 2020 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on John A. Meuse, 86

Distinguished career at United Shoe Machinery Published May 27, 2020 LYNNFIELD — John A. Meuse, 86, of Lynnfield and Falmouth, died suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was the husband of Barbara Gallagher Meuse, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage. Born in Everett, John was the son of the late Eugene L. and Mary (Lyons)...

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John Davidson Malcolm Jr., 86

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Lifelong private pilot and flight instructor Published May 27, 2020 GROTON — John Davidson Malcolm Jr., 86, formally of Lynnfield for 53 years and a beloved resident of RiverCourt Residences in Groton, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was the son of the late John D. Malcolm Sr. and Helen (Johnstone) Malcolm. John graduated from Everett High...

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Rita McCarty Piazza, 84

Posted by on May 28, 2020 in Lynnfield Obituaries, Lynnfield Villager | Comments Off on Rita McCarty Piazza, 84

Talented artist, enjoyed traveling Published May 27, 2020 LYNNFIELD — Rita McCarty Piazza, 84, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully at her home on May 22, 2020. Rita was born in Arlington on Nov. 28, 1935 to Gertrude M. Leahy and Eugene McCarty. Rita graduated from Arlington High School and The School of Practical Art in Boston. Always up for...

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