Town awarded $1.6M grant for Richardson Green purchase

First day smiles

HUCKLEBERRY HILL FOURTH GRADE teacher Heather Clavin was thrilled to welcome students, from left, Aidan Cole, Scarlett Donnelly, Anastacia Curtis, Cameron DiStefano and Noah Williams on the first day of school on Sept. 1. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLOLYNNFIELD — The Baker-Poli-

to administration has awarded the town a $1,638,750 grant in order to help Lynnfield purchase the Rich-ardson Green property located on upper Main Street.

Lynnfield was awarded the grant as part of the state’s Municipal Vul-nerability Preparedness (MVP) grant program on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Gov. Charlie Baker created the MVP grant program through a 2017 executive order to help municipalities fight the local impacts associated with climate change. The program pro-vides funds and technical support to communities in order to identify climate hazards, develop strategies to improve resilience, and implement priority actions in order to help mu-nicipalities adapt to climate change. The Baker-Polito administration re-leased $21 million in MVP grants to cities and towns last week.

The Richardson Green parcel is

classified as forestry land under Massachusetts General Laws Chap-ter 61, which results in a reduction of property taxes as long as the land is not developed for residen-tial use. Developer Angus Bruce and the Richardson Green group have come to terms on a $2.7 million purchase and sale agreement for the 20-acre parcel located at 1425 Main St. Bruce originally proposed developing the property as part of the Woods of Lynnfield elderly hous-ing project that the 2019 April Town Meeting rejected. He is now looking to build 15 single-family homes on the property as part of a proposed development called Hannah’s View Estates.

Under Chapter 61, the town has the right to acquire the Richardson Green property or assign it to a nonprofit organization if the Select Board decides to exercise its right of first refusal. While municipalities typically have 120 days in order to

exercise the right of first refusal, the COVID-19 state of emergency has extended the timeline.

Richardson Green abuts land owned by the Conservation Com-mission and the Lynnfield Center

Water District, and the property is located in the Ipswich River Water-shed.

A local advocacy group known as the Richardson Green Citizens’ Group has been urging the Select Board to exercise its right of first re-fusal because they are concerned that Bruce’s development would negatively affect the LCWD’s wa-ter supply and would result in over 3,200 trees being clear-cut. The cit-izens group and the Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) are also concerned about the develop-ment’s impact on the watershed, which supplies drinking water to 350,000 North Shore residents. The national advocacy group American Rivers named the Ipswich River as the eighth most endangered river in the United States this past spring.

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Town awarded $1.6M grant for Richardson Green purchase

By DAN TOMASELLOLYNNFIELD — The love of music

and family inspired Lynnfield resi-dents Alyssa and Anthony Adario to form a new band.

Birchwood Blaze is a new Ameri-cana band comprised of the Adario siblings. The musicians released

the band’s debut record, “Teak-wood & Flannel,” this past June.

“It’s available on all the streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Mu-sic, Amazon Music, Deezer, etc.,” said Alyssa. “We also have print versions available at our shows.”

Adario siblings form new Americana band

By DAN TOMASELLOLYNNFIELD — The town will be

commemorating the 20th anniver-sary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and honoring local heroes during First Responders Day on Saturday, Sept. 11.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on the Town Common. Se-

lect Board Chairman Dick Dalton informed the Villager that local resident and Boston Bruins an-them singer Todd Angilly will be performing “The National Anthem” and “God Bless America” at First Responders Day. A cookout will

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THE TOWN has been awarded a $1,638,750 state grant that can be used to help purchase the Richardson Green property located at 1425 Main St. (Neil Ungerleider Photo)

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Lynnfield Villager, Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Ready for a great year

CLASSMATES Soraya Sota (left) and Elise Geary were smiling from ear-to-ear on the first day of school at Huckleberry Hill on Sept. 1. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

Good to the last bite

BUDDIES, from left, Kevin Geary, Brandon Doherty, Mason Fusco, Michael D’Amelio, Sean DiBlasi and Connor Preston finish eating their ice cream at the Lynnfield Middle School PTO-sponsored Fifth Grade Ice Cream Social on the first day of school on Sept. 1. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Senior Center is open and offering the following programs.

The Parkinson’s Fitness class returns on Friday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.

The Senior Center’s New Poet-ry Workshop with Richard begins on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. for five weeks. This workshop is for those who write poetry and want to share their writings with

others in addition to people who would like to learn more about writing poetry.

Tai Chi with Nicanor returns on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 9:30 p.m.

If seniors have any questions and/or would to sign up for the activities, they should call Se-nior Center Activity Director Elaine Moorman at 781-598-1078. Masks are required for all pro-grams at the Senior Center.

Senior news

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Water District will be flushing wa-ter mains through November.

The district flushes water mains this fall as an important preventa-tive maintenance activity. Flush-ing allows the district to remove sediment or other solids that might collect in the water mains. Flushing also helps maintain wa-ter quality and fire flows in the distribution system. Peak flush-ing hours will take place between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

Residents may experience rusty water for a short time, but by running the cold water, service lines should clear. Discoloration may stain laundry, especially white materials. Residents are asked to check their water prior to doing laundry, and delay doing laundry until any discoloration of the water clears up. Washing a dark load is recommended first after flushing is completed. If, af-ter flushing, the water pressure or volume seems low, residents should clean faucet screens to remove any silt or sediment that may be obstructing water flows.

The Lynnfield Water District serves the southern one-third of Lynnfield where you see red fire hydrants. More information on the district can be obtained at www.lwdma.us. If customers have any questions, they may contact the district at 781-598-4223.

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WORCESTER — Claire R. Mc-Grath and David A. Henriques, both of Lynnfield, were named to

the second honors list at Clark University.

Students must have a GPA of

3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors.

Clark University’s dean’s list


By DAN TOMASELLOLYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Com-

munity Schools enjoyed a season of endless fun during its Summer of Fun Activities (SOFA) camps this year.

Community Schools Director Sarah Perkins informed the Villager in an email that over 500 children attended SOFA camps from late June through mid-August at Lynn-field High School. She said the stu-dents who attended SOFA camps were between the ages of 3 and 12.

“This year’s SOFA program was an awesome blend of old and new traditions as well as a return to nor-malcy after experiencing so many months of the pandemic,” said Per-kins. “This year was also our first time partnering with the Lynnfield Extended School Year (ESY) Spe-cial Education Program to provide opportunities for all children to at-tend academic readiness and so-cial-emotional regulation programs in addition to attending the SOFA programs. It was a terrific opportu-nity for students at the elementary level to experience both programs.”

Perkins said Community Schools offered a variety of camps per-taining to arts and crafts, cook-ing, games, sports and countless others. One of the most popular camps was Haunting Happenings, where campers helped instruc-tors Joey Puleo and Morgan Fes-

ta transform two Lynnfield High School classrooms into a terrifying haunted house.

“From Tournament of Champions to Haunted Happenings, we had a wide range of popular programs,” said Perkins. “The programs where children are cooking or creating fun treats are always a hit. Children are excited to reach a certain age where they can participate in some of the older programs as they have been eagerly waiting their turn.”

Perkins said children had a blast attending SOFA camps this past summer.

“It was evident that the children

enjoyed their time this summer at SOFA,” said Perkins. “I think for many of the children, even our youngest attendees, it was the opportunity to experience being together again. It was wonderful to see children spending time with friends from their schools as well as making new friends. They had fun with the activities and felt free to enjoy their time.”

LCS instructor Lisa Pasciuto agreed.

“It was a fantastic summer,” said Pasciuto. “The kids had an amaz-ing time. I loved seeing the kids’ smiles and watching them have fun. I loved seeing the kids get to-gether, be social and have fun with their friends and peers.”

Perkins worked to create a vari-ety of interesting programs for chil-dren this summer.

“As the director, it is always with eager anticipation that the pro-grams are crafted and the weeks planned out to create the best combination of offerings for chil-dren from preschool through mid-dle school,” said Perkins. “Yet ulti-mately, it is seeing the joy on both

the children’s faces and their fam-ilies that I find most rewarding. All of our programs are designed not only for the children of Lynnfield, but also the greater community, and to witness such happy reac-

By DAN TOMASELLOLYNNFIELD — The School Committee vot-

ed to overhaul the district’s dress code poli-cy during an Aug. 31 meeting.

The policy change was the result of a group of now high school freshmen telling the school board during a June meeting that the school system’s dress code policy for all four schools was unfair toward young wom-en and was unequally enforced. Superinten-dent Kristen Vogel and Middle School Princi-pal Stephen Ralston discussed updating the dress code policy with the young women late last year.

School Committee Vice Chairwoman Sta-cy Dahlstedt, who serves on the Policy Sub-committee along with School Committee Chairman Rich Sjoberg, thanked the girls for bringing their concerns forward.

“I want to thank the students who present-ed their thoughts and ideas to the School Committee last June,” said Dahlstedt. “What they did was demonstrate how to advocate for themselves in a respectful manner. I ap-preciate the courage in their efforts to initiate change.”

Dahlstedt gave an overview of the revised

dress code policy, which is known as Policy JICA.

“It is expected that students will take pride in their personal appearance,” said Dahlstedt while reading the revised policy. “Student dress should be within reasonable limits and should not be extreme. Personal appearance, dress or grooming must not disrupt the educational process or threaten the health or safety of any individual. The building principals have the right to ask stu-dents to change their attire if it disrupts the educational environment.”

Dahlstedt said the revised dress code poli-cy prohibits “clothing or jewelry that displays slogans, insignias or designs that advertise alcohol, drugs or sexual material which pro-mote products or activities that are illegal, profane or suggestive.” She also said the policy bans “clothing or jewelry which is dis-paraging to others in the school environment and contains slurs regarding race, ethnicity, religion, disabilities, gender or sexual orien-tation.”

“When in school, students may not wear underwear as outerwear, beachwear or sleepwear,” said Dahlstedt. “Repeated viola-

tions of the dress code will result in conse-quences consistent with the Code of Con-duct.”

School Committeeman Phil McQueen ex-pressed his support for the revised dress code policy.

“This cleans the policy up,” said McQueen. “It is clear and understandable, and is not ar-chaic and sexist.”

After the discussion, the School Commit-tee approved the revised dress code policy.

Students express supportLynnfield High School freshman Ella Hay-

man, who is the daughter of School Commit-tee member Jamie Hayman, told the Villager that she is pleased that the dress code pol-icy was updated. She was one of the young women who pushed for the dress code poli-cy overhaul last June.

“It’s an important step because the poli-cy is fairer for girls,” said Hayman. “It’s im-portant for younger girls or any student to see they can make changes if they speak up about an issue. Students are capable of making changes for the better.”

Freshman Ciara Long said the revised dress code policy is “fairer for everybody.”

“I am just really glad that girls who are in middle school are no longer going to be called distracting to other students based on what they are wearing,” said Long. “I didn’t understand why I was dress coded for wear-ing a tank top when I was in middle school. When students now get dress coded, they will understand that it is fair and will under-stand why they are getting dress coded.”

Freshman Maeve Donovan echoed Long’s viewpoint.

“The policy is now gender neutral,” said Donovan. “Students can now wear what they want to school and are now allowed to ex-press themselves at school.”

Freshman Emma Rose concurred with her close friends’ sentiment.

“It’s great that the School Committee lis-tened to our thoughts and concerns about the dress code,” said Rose. “They took the time to help us figure out a new way for stu-dents to feel safe and welcomed in school. It’s great that students are not going to get dress coded for wearing a tank top nowa-days. Students are going to feel more wel-come and safe in this environment. It’s great that we had the opportunity to do this.”

School dress code policy change OK’d

Community Schools SOFA camps a big hit once again

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CAMPERS, from left, Mateus Ro-drigues-Silvestro, Molly Hegarty, Avery Block, Catherine Whit-comb, Anna Cooper and Emily Janes-Ross had a blast while play-ing Candy Land this past summer. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Employers stepped up to the plate during the height of the pandemic. Now it’s time to show them some appreciation.

We agree with Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal to use a large piece of the state’s sizable surplus to reduce a COVID-created burden on businesses.

Employers would see their long-term obligation to replenish the state’s un-employment insurance fund cut by $1 billion under a proposal Gov. Charlie Baker made on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Baker filed legislation to spend almost $1.57 billion in surplus tax collections from the budget year that ended July 1 after revenues exceeded expectations for the year by roughly $5 billion.

The surplus, under Baker’s proposal, would also allow state government to cancel a planned draw of $1.1 billion from reserves to cover fiscal year 2021 op-erating expenses, and to deposit another $1.1 billion in capital gains taxes into the “rainy day” fund, pushing its balance to a record $4.63 billion.

Baker recommended using some of the remaining $568 million available to spend to cover union contract agreements, bonuses of up to $2,000 for state employees required to work during the pandemic and 800 new shelter beds for the next year. And he asked the Legislature to reconsider its decision to delay for one year the implementation of a tax deduction for donations to charity.

The governor’s plan to offset the cost of the unemployment benefits paid out over the course of the past 16 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic comes as the business community has been pressuring the administration and the Legis-lature to use federal relief funding to pay down that long-term debt.

While the unemployment rate in Massachusetts ticked down below 5 per-cent in June, it reached a nation-leading peak above 17 percent at the height of the pandemic, straining the unemployment system and leaving employers on the hook to rebuild the fund used to pay out worker benefits.

According to Matt Murphy of the State House News Service, Baker and the Legislature devised a plan to borrow up to $7 billion to replenish the unem-ployment insurance trust fund and spare businesses immediate sharp increases in their rates, but employers would still have to pay that money back over the next 20 years.

“This transfer will reduce the need to borrow funds for COVID-era claims, and thereby reduce the need for future employer assessments,” Baker wrote in his filing letter on Aug. 18. “Throughout the pandemic, the Legislature and the Ad-ministration have worked closely to respond to the unprecedented experience of employers and workers as we navigate through an unfamiliar economic environ-ment and we hope to continue to do so through the expenditure of these funds.”

The proposal was welcomed by employers, but organizations representing the business community continued to urge Baker and Democratic lawmakers to also divert some of the state’s $5.3 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding toward unemployment costs as well.

Associated Industries of Massachusetts CEO John Regan called it a “good-faith proposal to begin to pay down the unemployment insurance deficit caused by a public-health emergency beyond the control of employers.”

“AIM also advocates for use of federal stimulus money from the American Rescue Plan Act to stabilize the system and allow the economic recovery to continue,” Regan said, asking that the administration also grant non-profits that self-insure their UI costs another payment deadline extension until Dec. 31.

More than two-dozen business groups and chambers of commerce also wrote a letter to House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka on Wednesday urging them to support the governor’s proposal and use additional ARPA funds to help businesses get back on their feet.

“Many of the states’ other priorities — education, health care, transporta-tion, and childcare — are supported with separate ARPA and CARES aid. Allocating funding for the UI system demonstrates that the state considers its employers a priority too,” the letter stated.

Helping thosewho helped us

Dear Editor:Nearly 200 friends and family

members turned out to honor the leg-acy of Lynn native Erik Neenan during the Erik Neenan Memorial Golf Tour-nament. Participants were blessed with perfect weather throughout, and Gannon Municipal Golf Course never looked better. From the first tee to the renowned approach on the 18-hole course was spectacular.

While the experience and skill levels of participants varied greatly, from beginners to dedicated hackers to the highly talented champion four-some (posting a score of 54-scram-ble format), a tremendous time was had by all. While the crowd became ruckus as contest winners were an-nounced after a bountiful buffet, the day’s true highlights were the brief but significant moments of old friends embracing, children’s smiles and small remembrances of the man who had touched so many and brought them all together on that glo-rious day.

We cannot thank everyone enough from your generous donations, items for raffles, sponsorships, signs, bal-loons and mugs for our grand cham-pions. We could not do it alone. The amount of support we received was overwhelming.

We would like to thank the spon-sors:

Matthew MonkiewiczJoel Weitzman – Shear Color Print-

ingJohn MoriartyKevin and Vanessa KennedyJaime Paragios #Team ParagiosThe ScottsTaso Nikolakopoulos – Class of

1988Lynn City Councilor-At-Large Bri-

an M. FieldTony’s Pub and GrubCapital DinerCrossFit 128Carol Neenan Trainor – St. Mary’s

High, Class of 1958Jill Avery – Realtor-Century 21 Tra-

ditionsYour Home Town Realtors The

Alex and Elena TeamThe Fallon familyLynnfield Youth Lacrosse

Thomas Behen FundJay and Charro LaFrattaMatt and Leslie CushingLisa Garofano-LetchKathleen LucasLunchpail Productions – Derrick

DeLutiesBeth Clark – Farrelly Realty GroupAmy TerrioThe DeLeo familyLaw Office of Alessandra Petruc-

celliSobella Skin and Beauty StudioDebra TracyWe would also like to thank every-

one who donated a raffle:The Alves, Aronis, Beals, Cook,

Drewiczewski, Fish, Healey, McNeil, Micieli, Noonan, Papagikos and Smith families.

The Andriolo familyThe Phillips familyLindsay WallinThe Nerich familyDerrick DeLutiesDaniel PereiraPatricia HazeltonAva Cook, Syndey Danese, Mal-

lory DiSilvio, Gianna Micieli, Anna Raslavicous and Hannah Ozanian

Keith and Amy BergEllen BurkePaula Avery Hair StudioRolly’s TavernDuram PastaColleen EddyTheresa Tigges Ferullo CosciaJanssen Sperling and family

Andy’s BreakfastMatt and Jen MonkiewiczJade PacificTides RestaurantNicky’s PizzaThe Lazy DogJohnny Powers, Lucas Derape.

Josh Bernabei, Jason Kouyoum-dijan, Sam Bird, James Pasquale, Shane MaEachern, Cole MacKinnon, Drew Curry, Liam Gardner and Ma-son Glinski

Special thanks to Lucy Karis for our champions mugs; Kristin Lucia-no from Party Kreations for the décor and function organizing skills; Joel Weitzman for his generous dona-tion of the signs; Matthew and Leslie Cushing and Peter Kristo for their ex-ceptional level of support, as well as our silent auction winners Dan Buon-iconti and Steven Bottaro.

This event could not have been a success without the support from so many friends and family. We raised a good amount of money for the Neenan Children College Fund, and we made memories in Erik’s honor.

The committee would like to thank everyone, and we hope to see you all back again next year. Anyone willing to volunteer next year, please reach out on our Facebook page.

Our heartfelt thanks,Jim Fallon, John Benson, Amy

Neenan, James Nerich, Ed Herre-ra, Rick Geaney and Beth Clark

Erik Neenan Memorial Golf Tournament a success

Dear Editor:I attended the Select Board’s

Aug. 30 meeting, and I was both surprised and saddened by the turn of of events. The Meeting House — which has been under the care and custody of the soci-ety since a Town Meeting vote in 1960 — was taken away from them and turned over to the town-ap-pointed Historical Commission.

I wasn’t surprised at the ultimate action, as the society has been literally locked out of the building (the locks were actually changed to bar the society from entry) for months without this official vote.

What bothered me was the rude-ness displayed by the board. The society has worked diligently at maintaining this town gem for six decades, all at no cost to the tax-payers. For months now, the town commission has been attacking the society. In addition to the lock-out, all the artifacts donated to the society over the many years are being held by the commission. They won’t turn them over. Add-ing insult to injury, the commission has announced that it is also tak-ing over the society’s chief fund-raising event – The Country Store – and calling it their own.

Last Monday, after allowing this type of behavior by one of its ap-pointees, the Select Board would not give the society even one minute at the meeting to state it’s case. In fact, the members of the board would not even look at the many society members in the au-dience. After 60 years of service by the society, I think most would agree it deserved at least 60 sec-onds at the meeting. On the side-walk after the meeting, a woman summed it up with a comment to a board member: Shameful.

Cathy Slater

Select Board’s treatment ofHistorical Society is shameful

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Associate Editor: Dan TomaselloSports Editor: Dan Pawlowski

ERIK NEENAN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS, from left, Amy Terrio, Jim Fallon, John Benson, James Nerich, Rick Geaney and Beth Clark were thrilled that the fundrais-er was a success. (Courtesy Photo)

Lettersto the Editor


SEPTEMBER 8, 1981A new beginning: On Sept. 6 of

this year, Lynnfield’s bicentennial period began. On this same date in 1781, the members of Lynn’s North Parish met in the Meeting House on the Town Common and took the first step toward gaining the communi-ty’s independence from Lynn.

Attempts at breaking away from the mother town had failed in pre-vious years, but there was success this time. The reason why the “Lynn Enders” wanted to completely sep-arate from Lynn was because of dis-tance and travel time. Being forced to travel 8 miles in order to carry out public business was considered burdensome by many residents. Townspeople also found that the spring thaw made traveling to Town Meeting very difficult because of poor road conditions.

Honoring a hero: Brigadier Gen-eral Frank E. Serio of Westover Drive has retired from the United States Army after 30 years of service. He was honored at an impressive retire-ment ceremony at Fort Devens.

Major General Joseph Fant pre-sented General Serio, 53, with the Distinguished Service Medal during the retirement ceremony. General Serio was also given the Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit with two oak

leaf clusters.SEPTEMBER 11, 1991

Making history: Margaret Cassi-dy became the first woman to join the Lynnfield Police Department this week. The 28-year-old is no stranger to the Police Department, as Patrolwoman Cassidy previously worked as a civilian dispatcher in Lynnfield for three years before join-ing the Swampscott Police Depart-ment four years ago.

Patrolwoman Cassidy jumped at the chance to transfer to Lynnfield because the Police Department is smaller than Swampscott’s force. She was able to transfer after a pa-trolman was forced to retire early due to a disability.

“She’s a qualified police office,” said Police Chief Paul Romano.

Permit denied: The state Depart-ment of Environmental Protection denied developer Ronald Doyle’s request for a superseding Order of Conditions. Doyle made the request for his proposed 21-unit affordable housing development that would be located off of Perry Avenue.

According to a decision issued by MassDEP Deputy Regional Environ-mental Engineer Sabin M. Lord Jr., the DEP denied Doyle’s request af-ter reviewing the developer’s Notice of Intent, plans and evaluating the area during a site visit. Lord stated

in the decision that the proposed development would abut Reedy Meadow, and the freshwater cattail marsh needed to be protected.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2001Oops: A group of children playing

with the Fire Bell on the Town Com-mon damaged the bell’s support structure on Monday.

“The bell itself was not damaged,” said DPW Director Dennis Roy. “There is no liberty crack. The dam-age occurred to the support struc-ture which holds the bell.”

Roy said the DPW removed the bell from the Town Common be-cause he feared it could potentially get damaged.

So long Beacon Hill: State Rep. Brian Cresta (R-22nd Middlesex District) will be resigning on Mon-day after he was appointed by Pres-ident George W. Bush as the New England regional representative for the Health and Human Services De-partment.

In his new position, Cresta will be responsible for the guidance and and coordination of HHS polices in Region I that includes all of New En-gland. Cresta currently represents the towns of Wakefield, Lynnfield and Middleton in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He will also be resigning as chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party.

Looking BackIn the pages of the Villager

take place after the ceremony.“We will never forget what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, and that is

why we gather on the Town Common on each anniversary,” said Dalton in an interview with the Villager. “Sept. 11 is a solemn day of remem-brance. It’s important that we remember the victims and honor the sur-vivors on the 20th anniversary.”

Almost 3,000 Americans were killed in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virgin-ia, and the United Airlines Flight 93 crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Ivanhoe Drive resident and former Boston Bruins left wing Garnet “Ace” Bailey, 53, was killed when United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Bailey was the Los Angeles’ Kings director of pro scouting when he died. The Kings named their mascot Bailey in his honor 10 years ago. Bailey’s family also started the Ace Bailey Children’s Foundation in his memory.

Lynnfield native Sean Patrick Lynch also died in the World Trade Cen-ter on Sept. 11, 2001. The 34-year-old worked as a senior vice president of equity trading at Cantor Fitzgerald, which was located in the North Tower. He graduated from St. John’s Prep in 1985 and Boston College in 1989.

Dalton said First Responders Day is an opportunity to recognize Lyn-nfield first responders in addition to remembering to 9/11.

“Our first responders deserve to be praised for all of their hard work over the last 18 months,” said Dalton.

While the Rotary Club previously collected donations from the busi-ness community for the Lynnfield Police Association and the Lynnfield Fire Association, Dalton said the fundraiser will not be happening this year.

“We decided not to seek donations from the business community because they have been through so much over the last 18 months,” said Dalton. “Both chiefs were fine with that decision because there is enough money in the budget to meet both departments’ needs.”

Pocahontas Way resident Jason Kimball criticized this year’s First Re-sponders Day in a post on his personal Facebook page. After Kimball proposed that the town start the event five years ago, he helped orga-nize, plan and facilitate the fundraising for the first four ceremonies. He also served as the master of ceremonies for the first four events.

“I worked with the Select Board to make this tribute a town event so it would carry on in the future and the town was kind enough to pay for the barbecue so all funds raised go directly to the two departments,” Kimball wrote.

Kimball stated that a Select Board member recently told him he would not be serving as the master of ceremonies for this year’s event. He claimed that he was told that he was not going to participate in this year’s ceremony because of his involvement with Lynnfield United. The right wing advocacy group was formed this past June and opposes an ongoing equity audit of the school system.

“All I did was ask the Lynnfield School Committee questions during public participation at a meeting last June as I am a concerned parent,” Kimball wrote.

Lynnfield United also opposed a municipal mask mandate that the Board of Health, School Committee and Select Board approved during a chaotic and contentious meeting last month.

Dalton provided the Villager with the following statement about the accusation.

“This event isn’t about personalities,” said Dalton. “This ceremony is about the solemn anniversary that is before us and honoring our first responders. That is where my sole focus lies.”

Dalton urged townspeople to attend the ceremony.“I hope everyone finds time in their schedule and turns out for First

Responders Day,” said Dalton.

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right now,” said Planning Board Vice Chairwoman Kate Flaws, who is a member of the citizens’ group. “It serves a lot of public interests, in-cluding protecting the water supply that serves two-thirds of the town. It will also protect the tree canopy.”

In addition to the $1.6 million MVP grant, the Conservation Commis-sion voted late last year to allocate $200,000 from its Conservation Fund for the Richardson Green land purchase. The Essex County Green-belt Association has also committed to raising $300,000 for the land pur-chase. Greenbelt President Kate Bowditch said in a statement that the funds would be raised from “foundations, corporations and in-dividuals in the community.”

“The upper watershed of the Ips-wich River is a truly important place to protect, and the fact that this land

will help ensure the quality and safe-ty of public drinking water is a signif-icant bonus,” said Bowditch.

Bowditch noted that the Rich-ardson Green land could serve as a “gateway” to more than 500 acres of abutting conservation land owned by the Conservation Commission and the LCWD. She recalled that the town was recently awarded a $10,000 planning grant from the Metropolitan Area Planning Com-mission (MAPC) that will be used to create a vision for a 500-acre area known as “Willis Woods.” She said Lynnfield, Peabody, Middleton and North Reading as well as Greenbelt and the IRWA are participating in the Willis Woods planning initiative.

“The recreational potential here is exciting, especially as part of the larger vision for the Willis Woods area,” said Bowditch. “Greenbelt

looks forward to working with Lyn-nfield and other partners to raise private funds to complement fund-ing sources that have already been committed and those that will be considered.”

Flaws concurred with Bowditch’s viewpoint.

“This is a great opportunity to provide walking trails for people to use,” said Flaws.

Town Administrator Rob Dolan in-formed the Villager that an addition-al $571,250 needs to be appropriat-ed in order for the town to purchase the Richardson Green property.

“The Select Board will be review-ing and looking at additional fund-ing options, and will be weighing the pros and cons,” said Dolan. “The significance of this grant has moved

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LYNNFIELD — Motor vehicle break-ins, property damage and a car-into-house accident were among the calls police handled recently.

On Thursday, September 2 police were told of three vehicle breaks that occurred overnight. The first was re-ported on Lansdowne Court around 11:45 a.m., the second on Strout Av-enue around 3 p.m. and the third on Homestead Road around 3:30 p.m.

Police, without specifying, said one of the breaks involved the theft of about $200 in personal belongings and another involved about $2,500 to $3,000 in missing items.

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On Wednesday, September 1 a gray 2007 Toyota Corolla reported-ly left Wildewood Drive and struck a house around 2:30 p.m. Police said no one was injured but property was damaged.

——————On Thursday, September 2 a truck

turning around on Maple Street re-portedly went over a stone wall, causing damage.

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Following are other examples of re-cent police business:

MONDAY, AUGUST 30 An alarm sounded accidentally at

the Eastern Bank on Salem Street around 7:35 a.m.

After a fall around 7:55 a.m., some-one was taken to an area hospital from a Daventry Court residence.

A dog was struck by a motorist in the 200 block of Lowell Street around 8:40 a.m. and was taken to a veter-narian by its owner.

One citation was issued as police watched traffic on Main Street at the Sagamore Spring Golf Club around noon.

Someone was taken from Sunrise Assisted Living on Salem Street to MelroseWakefield Hospital around 12:10 p.m.

An alarm went off accidentally at the Madison Reed Hair Color Bar at MarketStreet around 3:15 p.m.

A rabid fox was reported on Mo-hawk Lane around 4:30 p.m. Animal Control personnel were notified and told police they were familiar with the fox. It did not have rabies; the fox has the intense skin irritation called mange.

Operators exchanged information following an accident at Lynnfield High around 5 p.m.

Someone left a dog in a motor ve-hicle at MarketStreet and police were told about it around 5:10 p.m. An offi-cer spoke with the owner and deter-mined all to be okay.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31An alarm sounded accidentally

at the Yard House at MarketStreet around 2:15 a.m.

A citation was issued as police watched traffic around 6 a.m. at the corner of Essex Street and Midland Road.

Someone was taken from Meser-vey Lane to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington around 9:35 a.m.

A youth reportedly fell from his bike in front of a home on Apple Hill Lane around 4:50 p.m. The boy was bleed-ing, but he jogged home. The caller followed him with his bike. Police spoke to the youth’s parents.

A caller told police they were fol-lowing an erratic driver on Salem Street around 8:30 p.m. The vehicle got onto Route 1 southbound. State Police were notified.

A Lils Way homeowners acciden-tally tripped an alarm around 8:40 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1A motor vehicle damaged a lawn in

the 1000 block of Main Street some-time before the incident was reported at 9:28 a.m. Police said no suspect has been identified.

An alarm sounded accidentally at MarketStreet’s Tommy Bahama out-

let around 9:45 a.m.Credit card fraud was reported

by a Locksley Road resident around 12:15 p.m.

A Christmas Tree Shop employee asked police around 4:25 p.m. to es-cort them from the building as a way to show that the worker had been put on leave.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2A suspicious package between

two vehicles parked on King Rail Drive was reported around 5 a.m. Police said the package checked out okay.

An accident was reported near the Kelly Jeep dealership on Route 1 north around 8 a.m.

At 10:11 a.m. police were told by a neighbor that a suspicious man went into a yard in the 800 block of Main Street. Police soon learned the man belonged there; he was the son of the homeowner.

Workers accidentally tripped an alarm at Michael’s Landing around 11:10 a.m.

Someone told police that a person who drives from Post Office Square to Lynn twice a day does not have a driver’s license. This was reported at 1:30 p.m.

Police were unable to locate a per-son said to be walking on the Route 1 south median near Saugus around 2 p.m.

An alarm sounded at a Bluejay Road home around 2:15 p.m.

An odor of gas was reported out-side an Oakridge Terrace home around 2:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Larceny was reported by a Fair-

view Road resident around 9:25 a.m.A two-vehicle accident was report-

ed on Essex Street around 11 a.m.A neighborhood disturbance was

dealt with on Redwood Road around 11:45 a.m.

A warning was issued after a traf-fic stop in the 500 block of Summer Street around 12:30 p.m.

A citizen reported trucks parked in a fire lan on Patrice Lane around 12:45 p.m. Crews soon left the area.

First responders went to Notting-ham Road around 1 p.m. and took someone to the Lahey medical cam-pus in Burlington.

An alarm was accidentally tripped by workmen around 1 p.m. at the Charles Schwab office at Market-Street.

A single-vehicle accident was reported in the 300 block of Main Street just after 1 p.m.

Smoke from cooking set off an alarm on Shady Nook Lane around 2:20 p.m.

Someone was taken from Sunrise

Assisted Living to Salem Hospital around 3:20 p.m.

A vehicle reportedly struck a pole in the 1000 block of Main Street around 3:20 p.m.

An accident at Market Street and Walnut Street was reported around 4 p.m. and another was reported at Center Market on Main Street around 4:50 p.m.

Firefighters went to the intersec-tion of Market and Walnut streets around 7:40 p.m. to unlock a vehicle with a 1 year-old inside.

Police found all quiet after being told of a loud construction site on Friendship Lane around 10:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4Someone reported hitting a deer in

the Essex Street-Midland Road area around 8:20 a.m. Police checked the area and couldn’t find the injured an-imal.

Food on the stove tripped an alarm at a home in the 400 block of Essex Street around 10:20 a.m.

A verbal warning was issued to a motorist pulled over at Summer and South Common streets around 11:45 a.m.

A disabled vehicle on Route 1 north was determined not to be a hazard by State Police around 2:40 p.m.

A person in distress on Carpenter Road was taken to MelroseWakefield Hospital around 3:55 p.m.

Youths playing inside a construc-tion area at the Colonial Shopping Center were sent on their way by po-lice around 7:30 p.m.

Youths were removed from the baseball field at Lynnfield High around 8:50 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5A concerned citizen reported hear-

ing gunshots coming from the Home-stead Road area around 9:20 a.m. The shots were coming from the rifle range at the National Guard’s Camp Curtis Guild.

An emergency medical crew went to Fletcher Road around 9:50 a.m. and took someone to Winchester Hospital.

Firefighters cut a bicycle chain af-ter someone got a finger stuck in it on Apple Hill Lane around 10:15 a.m.

At about 8 p.m. a motorist was cit-ed after being pulled over around 500 Summer St.

Police spoke to a Homestead Road resident about setting off fire-works around 10:10 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 6A small gathering of people agreed

to turn music down at a Needham Road home following a midnight complaint. At 12:35 a.m. police were back and made sure the party was breaking up for the night.

Car breaks, accidents and more handled by police

LYNNFIELD — During the week of Sunday, Aug. 29 through Sat-urday, Sept. 4, the Lynnfield Fire Department responded to 38 calls.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2912:28 a.m., 500 Market St., dis-

patched and canceled en route; 9:44 a.m., 226 Main St., false alarm; 2:34 p.m., Colonial Gar-dens/309 Ross Dr., lock-out; 5:04 p.m., Lynnfield Commons Building 2/375 Broadway, EMS call; 5:12 p.m., 23 Wildewood Dr., smoke detector malfunction.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3012:52 p.m., Sunrise Assisted

Living/55 Salem St., EMS call; 7:57 a.m., 4 Daventry Court, EMS call; 11:07 a.m. 200 Corporate Place, Peabody, unintentional alarm transmission; 12:12 p.m., Sunrise Assisted Living/55 Salem St., EMS call; 9:16 a.m., 79 Pleasant Ave., EMS call.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 312:13 a.m., 340 Market St., smoke

detector malfunction; 9:33 a.m., 2 Meservey Ln., EMS call; 9:39 a.m., MarketStreet Apartments/200 King Rail Dr., lock-out; 11:37 a.m., 858 Lynnfield St., smoke detector malfunction; 2:46 p.m., Route 95 by Exit 61; dispatched and can-celed en route; 9:24 p.m., 12 Dav-entry Ct., electrical wiring/equip-ment problem.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12:34 p.m., 39 Wildewood Dr.,

motor vehicle accident with inju-

ries.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

2:29 p.m., 80 Oakridge Ter., good intent call.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 312:25 a.m., 4 Josephs Ln., EMS

call; 1:01 p.m., 6 Nottingham Rd., EMS call; 1:05 p.m., 200 Market St., smoke detector activation (no fire); 1:14 p.m., Main Street at Wirthmore Lane, motor vehicle accident with injuries; 4:24 p.m., 3 Shady Nook Ln., food on stove (no fire); 3:18 p.m., Sunrise Assist-ed Living/55 Salem St., EMS call; 3:45 p.m., The Centre at Lynnfield shopping plaza/584-592 Main St., citizen complaint; 4:10 p.m., Center Market/588 Main St., ac-cident; 5:12 p.m., The Centre at Lynnfield shopping plaza/584-592 Main St., EMS call; 7:25 p.m., 995 Main St., EMS call; 7:37 p.m., 430 Market St., lock-in; 8:08 p.m., 977 Main St., EMS call; 11:02 p.m., 9 Durham Dr., carbon monoxide de-tector malfunction.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 410:17 a.m., 445 Essex St., food

on stove (no fire); 1:08 p.m., 31 Votes Ter., EMS call; 2:05 p.m., 20 Grey Ln., EMS call; 3:25 p.m., MarketStreet Apartments/300 King Rail Dr., lock-out; 3:55 p.m., 13 Carpenter Rd., EMS call; 5:39 p.m., 15 Townsend Rd., food on stove (no fire); 6:29 p.m., 621 Low-ell St., unintentional alarm trans-mission.

POLICE BLOTTER

FIRE LOG


By HELEN BREENLYNNFIELD — In the wake of the

devastating damage of Hurricane Ida on the Gulf Coast, let us reflect back on a catastrophic storm that ravaged New England 83 years ago. It struck without warning.

In Lynnfield, and throughout New England, the dawn of Sept. 21, 1938 promised another lovely late summer’s day. Little did any-one suspect that a massive Cat-egory 3 hurricane was barreling toward them with ferocious speed.

The storm had developed from a tropical cyclone 10 days earlier near the Cape Verde Islands in the mid-Atlantic. A few days later the captain of a Brazilian freighter en-countered the storm northeast of Puerto Rico. He notified the U.S. Weather Bureau, who determined that the gale was headed straight for Florida where coastal residents prepared for the worse.

In those years few hurricanes had survived after encountering the colder waters of the North At-lantic. Moreover, forecasters be-lieved that “it had been well over a century since New England had been hit by a substantial hurri-cane.” Few believed it could hap-pen again.

Slams New England south coast

But the hurricane suddenly took a northern track racing towards Long Island at 60-miles per hour. The storm came ashore at high tide along Connecticut and Long Island coasts. Narraganset Bay and Rhode Island took a tremen-dous hit. Boats, docks and beach cottages were swept into the sea. By 5 p.m. when clerical workers were emptying out of Providence offices, the streets were flooded under 20-feet of water. Scores

drowned in the streets of the cap-itol.

The hurricane then moved swift-ly though Massachusetts before veering west up through Vermont and New Hampshire causing enormous destruction to forests, crops, utilities, and homesteads. “Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England” by Stephen Long is a recent book describing the legacy of the event that brought “about social and ecological changes that can still be observed these many decades later.” The author’s emphasis is on the devastation and the eventual rebirth of northern woodlands.

Lynnfield damageLynnfield also sustained a great

deal of tree damage from the Hur-ricane of 1938. The town was still in clean up mode the next spring. Fortunately, CCC (Civilian Con-servation Corps) workers, part of President Franklin Delano Roo-sevelt’s public works projects during the Great Depression, came

to the rescue. Wesley W. Munroe, town agent for the WPA, submitted the following account in the 1939 Lynnfield Town Report:

“The C.C. Boys from Breakheart Camp in Saugus arrived in our town on April 22, 1939 to clean up hurricane damage to pine trees. Their work was done to relieve the fire hazards and to open up wood roads, which had become impas-sible from fallen trees. No hard wood was touched. Mr. Adam Her-ron of Chestnut Street, Lynnfield Center, was general supervisor of this work. The boys spent 706 man days in Lynnfield and left 176 piles of slash to be burned. Work was done on property owned by eighteen different land owners throughout town with their writ-ten permission. Late in December, these boys returned and burned said 176 piles. Much credit is due the C. C. Boys for their excellent work in our Town.”

So Lynnfield slowly picked up the pieces from the Hurricane of

1938. Warren H. Falls dutifully re-cords local destruction in his book “Lynnfield, Massachusetts (Imag-es of America Series).” Other plac-es like tiny Watch Hill, Rhode Is-land were not so fortunate. Fifteen people were killed there while oth-ers survived “by clinging to wreck-age as they were swept across the bay.” The topography of that coastal area was changed forever.

The bad news: given the vaga-

ries of our current meteorological conditions, it could happen again. The good news: given today’s ad-vances in predicting the weather with satellites, computer models, and omnipresent cable TV, we would be at least forewarned of any such impending disaster.

Time will tell.— Send comments to helen-

[email protected].

Remembering the Hurricane of 1938in Lynnfield and beyond

ANOTHER HOME, that no longer exists, across from Maple Street was damaged by an uprooted tree by the Hurricane of 1938 83 years ago this September.

ROUTE 1 OPPOSITE Munroe Street in South Lynnfield after the Hurricane of 1938 roared into town.

LYNNFIELD — Eight students from Lynnfield were named to the dean’s list at Northeastern Uni-versity:

Alexis Allain is majoring in Bio-engineering/Biochemistry. Peter Ballaro is majoring in Economics/Mathematics. Christina Benvenu-to is majoring in Nursing. Danielle

Douglas is majoring in Biology.Christina Kotsaninis is majoring

in Biochemistry and is an honors student. Lilli Patterson is a Nurs-ing major. Erica Richard is major-ing in Physical Therapy. Joycelyn Wang is a Linguistics major and also a honors student.

Northeastern University dean’s list


Anthony said Birchwood Blaze’s sound is “pretty eclectic.”

“That is what led us to label it broadly as Americana music,” said Anthony. “It encompasses blues,

country, soul, folk and vintage rock and roll. I always find it funny how different audiences interpret our music differently. In Boston, people call us country but in Nashville, we

fit in better with the rock and blues crowds.”

While Alyssa primarily plays acoustic guitar and sings while An-thony plays electric guitar, she not-

ed that both musicians are multi-in-strumentalists.

“We both play several instru-ments and like to find chances to switch it up, especially on our re-cordings where we play everything,” said Alyssa. “Anthony will often play harmonica, banjo, dobro, lap steel guitar, organ or mandolin. I’ll play mandolin, fiddle or piano, and I like to play electric guitar as well. We’ve even borrowed an upright bass a few times, and Anthony did a good job putting it down on some of our recordings and videos.”

Birchwood Blaze recently went on its first tour that included stops in the Southeast.

“I couldn’t be happier with how the tour went,” said Anthony. “We went to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, which was a bucket list stop for me. A lot of people have never heard of it, but they have two legendary studios where the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin and Duane Allman recorded, so it felt kind of magical being there. We are already plan-ning our next tour down there.”

Alyssa agreed.“It was great,” said Alyssa. “I al-

ready can’t wait for the next one. Being at home now is making me

a little restless. I’m looking forward to getting back into some of those venues like Kimbro’s Pickin Parlor in Franklin, Tennessee and the Boro Bar in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.”

Birchwood Blaze also played a variety of shows in New Hampshire and Maine this summer. The band will be playing at the Huckleberry Hill School PTO Golf Tournament at the Thomson Country Club in North Reading on Monday, Oct. 18.

While Alyssa said Birchwood Blaze is primarily a duo, she said the band does occasionally per-form with other musicians.

“Last year, we did a Halloween livestream that featured local bass player Andrew Bond,” said Alyssa. “We have a song out that Lynnfield High School graduate Colin Lamus-ta sings on. He joined us for a video last year too.”

Anthony noted that Birchwood Blaze will be releasing another song that will feature guest appearances from LHS Band alumni.

“I am looking forward to releas-ing that song,” said Anthony.

Anthony said Birchwood Blaze “started pretty organically.”

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SIBLINGS Alyssa and Anthony Adario have formed a new band called Birchwood Blaze. (Beth MacGray Photo)

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LHS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

FOOTBALLFriday, Sept. 10: vs. Saugus, 7 p.m.Friday, Sept. 24: vs. Ipswich, 6:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 1: at Newburyport, 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 9: at Hamilton-Wenham, 2:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 15: vs. Pentucket, 6:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 22: at Amesbury, 6:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 29: at Triton, 7 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 25: vs. North Reading, 10:30 a.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCERFriday, Sept. 10: vs. North Reading, 4:15 p.m.Monday, Sept. 13: at Triton, 3:45 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 15: at Rockport, 6 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 18: vs. Essex Tech, 10 a.m.Monday, Sept. 20: vs. Hamilton-Wenham, 3:45 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 22: at Newburyport, 3:45 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 25: vs. Danvers, 10 a.m.Monday, Sept. 27: vs. Pentucket, 3:45 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 29: vs. Georgetown, 6 p.m.Monday, Oct. 4: vs. Newburyport, 5:45 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 6: at Marblehead, 4 p.m.Friday, Oct. 8: at Amesbury, 3:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11: vs. Ipswich, 10 a.m.Friday, Oct. 15: vs. Triton, 3:45 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 19: at North Reading, 4:45 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 21: at Manchester-Essex, 7 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 23: at Wayland, 5:30 p.m.Monday, Oct. 25: at Pentucket, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCERTuesday, Sept. 7: at North Andover, 3:15 p.m.Friday, Sept. 10: at North Reading, 6 p.m.Monday, Sept. 13: vs. Triton, 3:45 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 15: vs. Rockport, 3:45 p.m.Monday, Sept. 20: at Hamilton-Wenham, 3:45 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 22: vs. Newburyport, 4:15 p.m.Friday, Sept. 24: at Masconomet, 4 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 27: at Pentucket, 3:45 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 29: Georgetown, 3:45 p.m.Monday, Oct. 4: at Newburyport, 3:45 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 6: vs. Greater Lowell, 4 p.m.Friday, Oct. 8: vs. Amesbury, 3:45 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 12: at Ipswich, 4 p.m.Friday, Oct. 15: at Triton, 3:45 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 19: vs. North Reading, 4:15 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 21: vs. Manchester-Essex, 3:45 p.m.Monday, Oct. 25: vs. Pentucket, 3:45 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 27: at Greater Lowell, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY Thursday, Sept. 9: at North Reading, 4:30 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 14: vs. Triton, 3:45 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 16: vs. Rockport, 3 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 21: at Hamilton-Wenham, 3:45 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 23: vs. Newburyport, 4:15 p.m.Friday, Sept. 24: at Tyngsborough, 4 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Pentucket, 3:45 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 30: at Georgetown, 3:45 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 5: at Newburyport, 3:45 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 7: vs. Amesbury, 7 p.m.Friday, Oct. 8: vs. Beverly, 4 p.m.Monday, Oct. 11: at Ipswich, 10 a.m.Thursday, Oct. 14: at Triton, 3:45 p.m.Monday, Oct. 18: vs. North Reading, 4:15 p.m.Friday, Oct. 22: vs. Manchester-Essex, 3:45 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 23: vs. Andover, 10 a.m.Monday, Oct. 25: vs. Danvers, 4:15 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 26: vs. Pentucket, 7 p.m.

GOLFTuesday, Aug. 31: vs. Amesbury, 3 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 2: vs. Rockport, 3 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 8: vs. Pentucket, 3 p.m.Monday, Sept. 13: at Newburyport, 3:30 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 14: vs. Hamilton-Wenham, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 21: vs. Ipswich, 3 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 22: at Essex Tech, 3:30 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 23: at Manchester-Essex, 3:30 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Triton, 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 29: vs. Essex Tech, 3 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 30: vs. North Reading, 3 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 5: at Georgetown, 3:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 7: CAL OPEN, 9 a.m.

CROSS COUNTRYWednesday, Sept. 15: vs. Pentucket, 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 29: at Newburyport, 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 6: at Triton, 4 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 13: vs. North Reading, 4:15 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 20: vs. Manchester-Essex, 3:30 p.m.

VOLLEYBALLMonday, Sept. 6: vs. Triton, 5:30 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 9: at Pentucket, 5:30 p.m.Monday, Sept. 13: vs. Georgetown, 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 15: at North Reading, 6 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 21: vs. Masconomet, 5:30 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 23: at Hamilton-Wenham, 5:30 p.m.Monday, Sept. 27: vs. Newburyport, 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 29: at Ipswich, 5:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 1: at Triton, 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 5: vs. Pentucket, 5:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 7: at Georgetown, 5:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 8: vs. Reading, 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 12: at Arlington Catholic, 5:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 15: vs. North Andover, 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 19: vs. Hamilton-Wenham, 5:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 21: at Newburyport, 5:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 22: at Lynn Classical, 5:30 p.m.Monday, Oct. 25: vs. Ipswich, 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 27: vs. North Reading, 5:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 29: at North Andover, 5:30 p.m.


By JAMES CRANNEYLYNNFIELD — Following one of

the most unusual seasons in high school football history, the Lynn-field Pioneers will make their high-ly anticipated return to the foot-ball field this Friday night at home against Saugus at 7 p.m. While only 20 weeks stand between the last time we saw Lynnfield on the gridiron, there have been quite a few changes.

The Massachusetts Interscho-lastic Athletic Association an-nounced following their Aug. 25 meeting that student athletes will still be required to wear masks during competition, however, only for indoor sports. As a result, for the first time since the fall of 2019, fans will get to see their Pioneers play mask-free.

“It feels awesome,” said Lynn-field head coach Pat Lamusta re-garding the mask mandate being lifted for outdoor sports. “It allows players and coaches to focus ful-ly on football, their assignments and it’s easier for the players to breathe.”

In addition to maskless players, the Pioneers roster will also look a bit different this upcoming season. Losing 13 seniors from the class of 2021, Lynnfield will have some ma-jor holes to fill.

After breaking the school record for all-time receptions, receiving touchdowns and becoming fifth in individual career scoring, Jack Ford will no longer be terrorizing

defenders at Pioneer Stadium. Ford will be found these Saturday’s playing college football for coach Bill Kavanaugh at Bentley Univer-sity.

The record-breaking receiver will not be the only Pioneer playing on Saturday’s this fall. Former captain Bakari Mitchell will continue his football career as a defensive back with coach Paul Castonia at Plym-outh State University.

The player who threw balls to both accomplished receivers last season will also no longer be on the field. Former quarterback and captain Austin Sutera was part of that 2021 class and now leaves the door open for junior quarter-

back Nick Razzaboni who coach Lamusta said has been “progress-ing well through the preseason.” Coach Lamusta also listed a few other players on the offensive side of the ball for fans to look out for this year.

“Lots of players are vying for positions in the receiving corps; expect Sam Gazit, Joe Cucciniel-lo, AJ Chiaradonna, Kevin Connolly and Jack Calichman to be keys to the offensive pass game,” com-mented coach Lamusta.

There are also big shoes to fill in the run game with former captain DJ Capachietti, who averaged 7 yards per carry last season, gradu-ating as well. Coach Lamusta says,

“Expect James Sharkey and Rob-ert Marley to be footing many of the carries this season behind Spencer Riley.”

Of course, the running backs will have nowhere to go if the big boys up front cannot open any holes. In regards to the offensive line, coach Lamusta says “Nick Marcinowski, Mike O’Brien and Mekhi Peters will be big and strong for us on both lines this year.”

One of the most impressive fac-ets of last year’s team was Lyn-nfield’s ability to win games in multiple ways. The Pioneers, who finished 5-2 overall, were able to win in an offensive shootout with scores of 46-21 (over Triton) and

29-0 (over Manchester-Essex). However, they also found victory in defensive battles winning twice by a score of 13-7 (to Newburyport and Pentucket). When it comes to this year’s defense, coach Lamus-ta expects them to pick up where they left off.

“We are pushing for a takeaway mentality on defense,” commented Lamusta. “We want to be the team that forces turnovers and gets the ball back to the offense.”

Alongside fellow captains Mi-chael O’Brien, Mekhi Peters and Nick Marcinowski, when it comes to specific players on the defensive

New season, new roster, same expectations for Lynnfield football

FALLSPORTS

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School girls’ soccer team is host-ing a a car wash fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 12.

The car wash will take place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the South Post Office parking lot. The car wash will cost residents $5 per car.

LHS girls’ soccer car wash Sept. 12

THE LYNNFIELD defense is ready for another season. (Kristine Marengi Photo)

NICK RAZZABONI will take over as Lynnfield’s new QB this year. (Kristine Marengi Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCILYNNFIELD — Samantha Pin-

dara is back for her second year as head coach of the Lynnfield High field hockey team. Last fall, the Pioneers went 4-4-2 during the height of the COVID-19 pan-demic as the team played only Cape Ann League games.

They came in third place in the CAL Kinney Division. There was no state or league playoffs after the regular season.

Eight players from that squad graduated, including five start-ers, but Pindara did welcome back 11 veterans when camp opened in late August.

“We have a lot of players back so that made it easier,” said Pindara, about the preseason. “They are focused and have a fire within them.”

Lynnfield hosted a league Jamboree on Aug. 28 and then

visited Chelmsford for their sec-ond scrimmage on Aug. 31. They then took on three Middlesex League teams on Sept 4 as they faced Winchester, Melrose and

host Lexington.The two senior captains this

season are Anna Kaminski and

Pioneer field hockey ready for a new season

JUNIOR AVA MAROTTA (12) will lead the Lynnfield defense in 2021. Marotta was named to the CAL All-Star team last year. (File Photo)

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side of the ball, coach Lamus-ta points to senior captain line-backer Spencer Riley. The head coach describes him as a “sideline to sideline” player who “makes game-changing plays.” Coach La-musta also says Riley is “an excel-lent leader on and off the field.”

Before the opening week one matchup with Saugus this Friday, Lynnfield has played three scrim-mages against Peabody, Arlington Catholic, and KIPP. While there has yet to be an official snap taken on this new season, the Pioneers’ head coach likes what he sees so far specifically with the quickness and resilience of his team.

“The big thing we have this year is speed,” claims coach Lamusta. “We are playing with speed and

demonstrating a next-play mental-ity in which the players are show-ing even if a play doesn’t go our way, they bounce right back.”

Only time will tell how far this Pi-oneer program can go this season but the goal remains the same: to bring Lynnfield their first state

championship in school history.“It is going to be exciting for

us to play all the CAL teams and compete for a CAL Championship alongside putting ourselves in a position to make a run in the play-offs,” states coach Lamusta. “It is a special group we have.”

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School boys’ soccer teams are hosting a Car Wash on Sun-day, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the South Lynnfield Fire De-partment parking lot.

All cars cost $5. The soccer teams hope to see members of the community at the car wash, and the Pioneers would like to thank residents for supporting the team.

Boys’ soccer carwash Sept. 19

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Jacqui Carbone – both midfield-ers.

The other five 12th-graders back are Alyssa Calvani (for-ward), Georgia Milne (forward), Ally Orlofski (midfielder), Cath-erine Sweeney (defender) and Lauren Grava (defender).

Calvani and Kaminski were both tied for second in points last year with seven as each player had five goals and two assists.

Ava Marotta (midfielder), Lana Sutera (forward), Charlotte Radulski (goalie) and Julia Car-bone (forward), are the four ju-niors back.

Marotta made the CAL First-

Team All-Stars last year as a de-fender.

Radulski will be replacing the graduated Ava O’Brien in net.

Lynnfield is slated to play an 18-game regular-season sched-ule this fall. They will play the CAL Kinney schools twice and the CAL Baker teams once. They will also play four non-league games as well.

Danvers, Tyngsboro, Beverly and Andover are the four non-league opponents.

Lynnfield will drop from Divi-sion 2 to Division 4 but the play-off road does not get any easier as several strong Div. 2 teams are also dropping to Div. 4.

“Newburyport, North Reading and Triton will be the toughest tests in our league (CAL Kin-ney),” said Pindara, who is a guidance counselor at Lynnfield High.

Newburyport is the defending league champs.

Last fall, the teams played 7-on-7 due to the pandemic. This year, all of the rules are back to normal with 11-on-11 play.

The Pioneers open the 2021 campaign on Sept. 9 as they vis-it North Reading at 4 p.m.

Lynnfield’s home opener is on Sept. 14 as they face Triton with that game also starting at 4 p.m.

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By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCILYNNFIELD — It was a solid

season opener for the Lynnfield High volleyball team on Labor Day as they beat guest Triton by a final score of 3-0. The Pioneers won the three sets, 25-8, 25-16 and 25-18.

“They have a strong outside hit-ter so our goal was to hit the ball to her so she wasn’t able to have the

third hit,” explained Pioneers head coach Brent Ashley.

Ella Gizmunt led the way as the junior Cape Ann League All-Star outside hitter had 14 kills, 10 ser-vice aces and six digs.

Senior setter Sarah Foley led the team in assists with 13 as she also had five kills and five service aces.

In her varsity debut, Giuliana

Guarracino had 10 kills to go with eight digs.

The Pioneers will look to go to 2-0 on Sept. 9 as they go to Pen-tucket for their first road match of the season.

On Sept. 13, Lynnfield welcomes Georgetown.

Both of those matches will start at 5:30 pm.

Lynnfield volleyball sweeps Triton in season opener

“Having both been musicians in the same family, we were already constantly playing music together,” said Anthony.

Alyssa echoed Anthony’s senti-ment.

“We decided to formally make a band out of it because it was a way for us to get out, play music for people and travel around New En-gland,” said Alyssa.

Alyssa has been playing music for the past decade.

“I’ve always been interested in music since I was a little kid,” said Alyssa. “I always knew I wanted to be a singer. I

I started studying with an opera singer when I was in middle school, and it just sort of took it from there. I won ‘Lynnfield Idol’ when I was a teenager. My brother and I weren’t in high school at the same time, but we were both really involved in the band program. It definitely helped being so involved in the LHS Band program. I’m very grateful to former LHS Band Director Tom Westmore-land for giving us those opportuni-ties and really being a mentor to the two of us.”

Anthony started playing guitar in 2014 during his freshman year at

Lynnfield High because he wanted to join the LHS Band and learn how to play music from Westmoreland.

“I got the motivation to start in the beginning because I wanted to be a part of the LHS Band com-munity,” said Anthony. “Music is a really unique way of collaborating with people, and what LHS Band had was a great example of that. It got me playing with lots of different people and it’s great to learn to be compatible as a musician. I’m real-ly fascinated with the way different individuals leave their stamp on a song.”

The Adario family moved to Lyn-nfield when Alyssa was 8-years-old and Anthony was 4. Alyssa gradu-ated from LHS in 2014 and Anthony graduated in 2018.

“I’ve spent almost my whole life in Lynnfield, but the fact that I wasn’t born living here made me appreciate it young,” said Antho-ny. “I definitely wouldn’t have had the freedom to go out on the street and make friends if it wasn’t a small town community.”

For more information about Birchwood Blaze, visit https://birch-woodblaze.com.

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tions and excited chatter to share about one’s experience that morn-ing or that day is simply the best feeling. It means we as a staff have done what we set out to do as our goal. It makes me feel proud of what we have accomplished.”

Perkins thanked Lynnfield Com-munity Schools’ staff for working incredibly hard to make sure this past summer’s SOFA camps were a success.

“SOFA would not happen with-out the incredible and dedicated staff who work throughout the summer,” said Perkins. “I contin-ue to be impressed with the staff’s ability to engage and excite the children in the various programs. All of the programs are thoughtful-ly developed, led with energy and executed with the common goal to help children have a wonderful experience. We also have several staff members who work tirelessly behind the scenes, and are integral to a smoothly running program en-suring materials are available, supporting children and staff needs and even getting soaked by sprinklers to get our water play area ready. From program leaders to custodial staff and everyone in-between, without all of our staff, SOFA would not be possible.”

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced Community Schools not to offer any programs during the 2020-2021 school year, Perkins said Community Schools will be offering a variety of programs this academic year.

“We are so excited to offer all of our fall programs,” said Perkins. “The programs offered this fall for middle school-aged students are yoga, Sci-fi/Fantasy Club, and new sports offerings such as flag foot-ball, bubble ball and Frisbee golf. At the elementary level, we are offering cooking classes, sports, Legos and more. We can’t wait to welcome back our Artworks En-richment.”

Perkins thanked the town for its ongoing support of Lynnfield Com-munity Schools.

“We continue to be thankful to the community for their continued support through attending our pro-grams and entrusting Community Schools to be a part of their child’s experiences throughout the sum-mer and school year,” said Per-kins. “Our staff have loved building relationships with the children and are excited for the start of the new school year. We hope people will continue to be well and we look forward to seeing everyone again.”

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ELLA GIZMUNT and the LHS volleyball team picked up where they left off last season with a 3-0 win over Triton in their first match on Labor Day. Gizmunt had 14 kills, 10 service aces and six digs. (Jen Gentile Photo)

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two Lynnfield students recently grad-uated from Saint Anselm College.

Abigail Dickey received a bach-

elor of arts degree in History and Secondary Education. Haiden Freeman received a bachelor of arts degree in History.

Saint Anselm College graduates

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WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield–Lynnfield United Methodist Church is located at 273 Vernon St., Wake-field, and the pastor is Rev. Glenn M. Mortimer.

Each Sunday, Worship Service starts at 10:30 a.m. during which we offer Sunday School for infants and toddlers through high school age students. Following the ser-vice, we enjoy Fellowship at our Coffee and Conversation time.

We even have musicians “In the House” as our Pastor, Rev. Glenn Mortimer, and his wife Elizabeth are trained musicians and they in-corporate their music into special church services for all to enjoy.

For more information about our church, please call the church of-fice at 781-245-1359 or email us at our new email: [email protected].

Project Linus Blanket Drop-off: We are a Project Linus Blan-ket Drop-off location. We accept handmade blankets for Great-er Boston Project Linus all year round. Call or email the church office to make a drop-off appoint-ment.

Visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/methodistchurch-wakefield. We look forward to wel-coming you on Sunday and to our church community.

Wakefield–Lynnfield UMC

LYNNFIELD — In the Centre since 1720! Centre Church is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at Centre Church.

Our worship services are held at 10 a.m. each Sunday morning. Our services are held in the air-condi-tioned chapel at 10 a.m. All wor-shipers are asked to wear a mask while indoors for worship until fur-ther notice. Following the service, we gather on the front lawn for fel-lowship.

Our pastor, the Rev. Nancy Rott-

man, and our Director of Faith Formation, Ms. Larainne Wilson, strive to provide inspiring, down-to-earth messages for people of all ages that are applicable to ev-eryday life. We are committed to providing children a warm, safe and inclusive environment. We will be offering a summer program for children called “Compassion Camp.” The overall theme is “Be Loved, Be Kind, Be You.”

For more information you will find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/CentreChurchUCC, or visit our website www.centre-church.org or call 781-334-3050.

Centre Church

LYNNFIELD — Ave Maria Parish is a Catholic community of faith com-prising two worship sites in Lynnfield: Our Lady of the Assumption Church located at 758 Salem Street and Saint Maria Goretti Church located at 112 Chestnut Street.

Fully vaccinated people are no lon-ger required to wear masks or socially distance in our churches. All non-vac-cinated and partially vaccinated peo-ple are advised to continue to wear

masks. If you wish to continue to practice social distancing, designat-ed pews in both churches have been reserved. Pre-registration for Masses is no longer required.

The Mass schedule is as follows:Weekend Masses:

4 p.m. on Saturday at OLA7:30 a.m. on Sunday at OLA9:30 a.m. on Sunday at SMG11 a.m. on Sunday at OLA

Daily Masses:

OLA – 9 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

SMG – 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Pastoral Leadership Team: Rev. Paul E. Ritt is the pastor. The Parochi-al Vicar is Rev. Anthony Luongo and Deacon is Thomas O’Shea. The parish business office is located at 17 Grove St. (781-598-4313). Hours are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - noon. Closed on holidays.

Ave Maria ParishOur Lady of the Assumption and Saint Maria Goretti

WAKEFIELD — The Unitarian Universalist Church of Wakefield re-sumes services September 12 after summer hiatus.

During this challenging time of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday services have been held virtually at 10:30 a.m. Follow this link to join a service: https://bit.ly/3iaDgtT

A “Time for All Ages” is offered near the beginning of each service for children, youth and adults. Once safe again, we will have in-person

services, nursery care, religious education program and coffee hour after services for conversation and fellowship. The pastor is Rev. Eliza-beth Assenza. If additional informa-tion is needed, email the church at [email protected].

The Wakefield Unitarian Univer-salist Church provides a nonjudg-mental, welcoming, and progressive religious presence in our communi-ty, and supports every individual’s spiritual quest. Historically rooted in

the Christian and Jewish traditions, we focus on our collective spiritual journey within a belief system based not on a creed, but guided by prin-ciples embracing justice, compas-sion, and the search for truth.

The church is located at 326 Main St., across the street from the post office in the oldest church building in Wakefield. For additional informa-tion, call 781-245-4632, email [email protected], or visit www.wakefield-uu.org.

U.U. Church of Wakefield

LYNNFIELD — The Rev. Rob Ba-con serves as rector of the parish of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 127 Summer St. Founded in 1918, the mission of the church is to enable all to connect with God and one anoth-er through worship, prayer, service and study. To contact the church you may call the office at 781-334-4594, like us on Facebook, send an email to [email protected] or visit stpaulslynnfield.org.

Virtual worship: All in-person

services and activities are suspend-ed in compliance with our Diocesan Bishops’ directives and in love for our community. To receive virtual worship invitations, please email the office.

A message from Fr. Rob: While these times cause discombobula-tion and uncertainty, they are also unleashing many examples of peo-ple coming together to care for one another in a spirit of peace, unity, and concord. As we slow down as

instructed, people are stepping into the Spirit of our Loving God to take good care of each other, for love is the center of it all.

If you or any loved ones have any needs or concerns for your own safety and welfare, please let me know. Parishioners have offered to run errands for those who are shut in. Meals can be made and delivered. Goodness can spread wherever needed. We love you very much and are here for you.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Communi-ty Church, 735 Salem St., was gath-ered in 1854. Our 167-year old colo-nial church building was physically moved to its current location from the northbound lane of Rte. 1 and placed on its new foundation in 1936. We’re currently undergoing a revitalization physically and spiritually with “Prayer, Faith, and Community” as our core values. Lynnfield Community Church is a warm and inviting church and welcome all who come to worship in Christian fellowship.

Meet the pastor: We’re also pleased to welcome Rev. Martha Swanson as our interim pastor during this time of transition. She’s an or-dained Congregational minister with the National Association of Congre-gational Christian Churches. She graduated from Boston University with a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy and, after working as a physical therapist for some years, she graduated from Andover Newton Theological School with a Master of Divinity degree.

Please join us for Sunday Worship services from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. each week in our Sanctuary followed by Coffee and Fellowship in Marshall

Hall. Parking is located at the rear of the building. Entry is from the double doors at the side entrance or through the main doors in the front of the church.

Share the Love Mission: We’re collecting cash donations to pur-chase supplies for lunch and dinner packages we put together and deliver to My Brother’s Table for distribution. Contact Donna Marino, 781-581-2022, for more information.

The LCC Steeple: If you’d like to join our newsletter list please contact Donna Baldwin at 781-593-3824 or email your name and address to: [email protected] and wheth-er you’d like to receive the newsletter via email or regular mail. You may also leave prayer requests which will be added to our Prayer Corner.

Men’s Carving Group: Meets every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. in Marshall Hall. Open to anyone inter-ested, you don’t need to be a church member to join. There are no specific requirements other than an interest in sharing fellowship with a group cur-rently of mostly older men every week. We share coffee, or tea, snacks, and interesting conversations. All skill lev-els are welcome from novice to mas-

ter carver. There is a $3 contribution toward refreshments.

Ladies Craft Group: Meets every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. It’s not exactly a sewing circle; yet not quite a crafting group. It’s open to any-one who’d like to get together once a week to knit, crochet, mend, sew, embroider, do needlework, counted cross stitch or any other project while in the company of other ladies enjoy-ing conversation and refreshments. You don’t need to be a church mem-ber to join. It’s an opportunity to share ideas and possibly learn new skills. There is a $3 contribution toward re-freshments.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Do you knit or crochet? We’re looking to start a regular prayer shawl ministry to expand on the “Comfort Shawls” currently available at the Perfectly Imperfect Gift Shoppe. Anyone inter-ested in being part of such a group, or even if you just want to donate a shawl, contact Donna Baldwin at 781-593-3824 or email [email protected].

Perfectly Imperfect Gift Shoppe: Come in and visit this shop located on the lower level featuring the handi-

Lynnfield Community ChurchLYNNFIELD — The Church of

Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400 Essex St. For information on the church, visit www.lds.org. Bishop Matthew Romano can be reached at 781-334-5586. Please call or visit the website before visiting the church to learn about programming changes due to COVID-19 precautions and re-opening guidelines.

When we reopen, Sunday ser-vices will be held from 9 a.m.

to noon, as follows: Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.; Sun-day School: 10:20 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Nursery, Primary and Youth class-es: 10:20 a.m. to noon; Relief Soci-ety and Priesthood classes: 11:10 a.m. to noon. Youth Night and Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts meet on Tues-days at 7 p.m.

The Family History Center will re-open to the public for genea-logical research after the state of emergency is lifted.

The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS

WEST PEABODY — Communi-ty Covenant Church, 33 Lake St., West Peabody, is a warm and in-viting church in the evangelical Protestant tradition where all are welcome. The Rev. Joel Anderle, Senior Pastor, officiates Sunday worship services and the Rev. Darren Catron, Director of Youth and Family Ministries, directs the Whole-Life Christian Education Program.

CCC lives communally and rela-tionally. Because of COVID-19, we have suspended our normal wor-ship service and Sunday School hour for the foreseeable future. We’re encouraging everyone to be

safe and help one another.We are live-streaming an ab-

breviated liturgy each Sunday at 11 a.m. via Facebook Live. Please navigate to CCC’s page (@CCCW-PMA) to participate.

If you are experiencing a crisis or need some extra assistance in these unprecedented days, please reach out to Pastor Joel at [email protected] or 978-535-5321. We have volunteers able and willing to run errands, fetch groceries and try to help with helping everyone thrive. For more information visit our website: www.communitycovenantlive.org.

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LYNNFIELD — Calvary Christian Church would love to see you at one of our eight weekend services. The Lynnfield campus at 47 Grove St. holds in-person services each Sunday at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. The online campus holds services at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Facebook and YouTube. A Hispan-ic service is held at 47 Grove St., in-person and online, at 7:30 p.m.

If you have a teenager, please check out our youth group at the Lynnfield campus on Fridays at 7 p.m.

In addition to our weekly wor-ship services, Calvary Christian Church provides numerous groups and classes for people of all ages to enjoy both in-person and online. For more information call 781-592-

4722 or check us out online at cal-varychristian.church.

Food pantry open: Good Hope Foods on the Lynnfield campus, 47 Grove St., has been providing food pantry services to residents on the North Shore for over 10 years, in-cluding fresh produce, meat, milk, eggs and canned goods. Due to social distancing we have moved our services outside and now op-

erate as a drive-through.Anyone who needs food is wel-

come on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stay in your vehicle. Volun-teers, protected with gloves and face masks, will deliver food to your vehicle. Tax deductible dona-tions may be made at: www.good-hopeinc.org or mail a donation to: Good Hope, 47 Grove Street Lynn-field, MA 01940.

Calvary Christian Church

WAKEFIELD — Rabbi Greg Hersh serves members of Temple Em-manuel of Wakefield, 120 Chestnut Street, a Jewish Reconstructionist Synagogue. Current information is available on the website: www.WakefieldTemple.org; by phone: 781-245-1886; or by email [email protected].

Virtual programs: Contact the temple to obtain the Zoom sign-in information for those programs and services being held via Zoom. Ques-tions can be sent to Rabbi Greg Hersh or President Evan Pressman at 781-245-1886 or [email protected]. Staying aware and vig-ilant with our health and well-being is paramount as we get through this together.

High Holidays: Please join us for the High Holidays! All of our High Holiday services, with the exception of Selichot, will be conducted in a hybrid manner, with both in-person

and virtual Zoom service options available to our congregants. Con-tact the temple regarding High Hol-iday seats.

COVID-19: Shabbat celebra-tions continue to be held via Zoom on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Some services are held as a com-bination of in-person and virtual; contact the temple with questions. The first and third Saturdays of the month include with Torah services; second Saturday is a Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Greg; fourth Saturday is a prayer-free alternative with Rabbi Greg.

Hebrew School: The temple’s Hebrew School runs September to June. Classes with Rabbi Greg are available for children ages 4-7 and 8-13, as well as Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation for ages 12-13. Contact the temple for more information.

LYNNFIELD — Geraldine J. “Ger-ri” Trickett, 82, of Lynnfield and for-merly of Malden and Everett, died on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 at the MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Born in Malden on May 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Ruth C. (Monah-an) Puntoni.

Gerri was raised and educated in Everett. She had been a longtime Malden resident, having lived in the city for more than 50 years and raised her family there. She en-joyed the Malden Bowling League, which she had been an active member of for over 30 years.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert G. Trickett. She was the loving mother of Robert J. Trickett and his wife Maureen of Everett; William M. Trickett and his wife

Paula of Amesbury; Linda Jones of Salem; and Laurie Trickett of Quin-

cy. She was the sister of Nancy Lane of Lynnfield; Raymond Punto-ni Jr. of Maynard; and the late Ruth Ericson and Gerald Puntoni. She is also survived by her grandchildren Randy Trickett and his wife Kristi-na; Janelle Trickett-Thome and her husband Carlos; and Brittany and Meghan Jones. Gerri’s two great grandchildren, Carter and Wyatt Trickett, also survive her.

Gerry’s funeral service was held in the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, 322 Main St., Stoneham, on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. In-terment took place at Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden.

MELROSE — Beverly H. “Bev” (Howe) Rattray, 72, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021.

Beverly was born in Melrose on March 27, 1949. She was raised in Melrose and graduated from Mel-rose High School, Class of 1967. She worked for several years for New En-gland Telephone Co. and in retail at Pier 1 in Saugus. Lovingly known by all as “Bev,” she married Donald N. Rattray in 1973 and remained a Mel-rose resident her entire life.

With her love for laughter and a ready smile, Bev was always up for a good time. She tried her best to live in the moment, and found every rea-son to celebrate all events with fam-ily and friends. During the summer, she enjoyed trips to Merrymeeting Campground in Alton Bay for time spent on the boat, sunset cruises and a 4 p.m. cocktail. With Don, she was an enthusiastic New England Patriots fan and loved animals, es-pecially her Great Pyrenees dogs.

After receiving an anonymous kid-

ney donation, Bev held her family close and remained full of gratitude for the additional 10 years of life she was given. Bev’s family wishes that all would consider the possibility of becoming an organ donor to impact someone’s life as greatly.

Most of all, Bev loved her fami-ly. She was nearly inseparable with Don, and they enjoyed everything together from watching Patriots games to coffee time to dinners out at Grimsby’s. Bev will be deeply missed, but always lovingly remem-bered for her great sense of humor and love for life.

Bev was the beloved wife of the late Donald N. Rattray, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. She was the treasured daughter of Virginia “Ginny” Howe of Melrose, and the late Donald Howe. She was the devoted mother of Kimber-ly Quan and her husband, Fred, of Melrose. She was the stepmother of Wendy Pena-Smith of South Caroli-na; Scott Rattray and his wife, Lori, of Northbridge; and Kelli Cucinotta and her husband, John, of Tewks-

bury. She was the dear sister of Val-erie Dearth and her husband, Rob-ert, of Lynnfield; and Bradford Howe and his wife, Cheryl, of Oregon. She was the cherished grandmother of Julien and was the step-grand-mother of Alexandra, Victoria, Mat-thew and John. She was the caring step great-grandmother of Jamison and Liam. She was the loving aunt of Zachary Dearth and his wife, Joan-na; Jacqueline Howe; Kaitlyn Howe and the late Nigel Howe.

Relatives and friends gathered during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Mel-rose on Thursday, Sept. 2 and for her funeral service celebrated on Fri-day, Sept. 10. Interment took place at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Gifts may be made to the Ameri-can Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116 (www.diabetes.org) or to MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston MA 02130 (www.mspca.org). To sign an online tribute, please visit RobinsonFuner-alHome.com.

Beverly H. Rattray, 72A caring woman who had a love for laughter and life

Geraldine J. Trickett, 82 Loved her family, bowling

LYNNFIELD — Messiah Lutheran Church, 708 Lowell Street, Lynn-field (corner of Lowell and Chestnut streets) is currently open for in-per-son worship Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. (summer hours). Worship services will also be streamed live on Facebook. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/Messiah-Luther-an-Church.

Worship times: Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m., Sunday evening devo-tion on Facebook Live at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday evening Prayer time at 7:01 p.m. on Facebook Live.

Call 781-334-4111 or contact [email protected] for more information. Messiah Lutheran Church is served by Rev. Dr. Jere-my Pekari and Rev. David Brezina.

Messiah Lutheran

WAKEFIELD — Warmest greet-ings from the First Baptist Church of Wakefield, an American Baptist Church, which is served by church pastor Rev. Doug Dry. Office phone: 781-245-1784. Mailing ad-dress: FBC of Wakefield, P.O. Box 1726, Wakefield MA 01880.

We look forward to seeing you for worship in person. Worship will be held at 9:30 a.m. We are currently worshiping at 1 Church Street, in the chapel at First Par-ish Congregational Church, as we finalize plans for our new build-ing. We also have an abbreviated Zoom service at 11 a.m.

Rev. Doug Dry will be present-ing a sermon series on Romans 12. We will be studying how we can be “devoted to one another in love.”

Our website, fbcwakefield.org, has information about the First Baptist Church as well as an ar-chive of sermons that you can lis-ten to anytime online; just click on “worship/sermons.” You can also find us on Facebook. Our page features devotionals, inspirational messages and recent video ser-vices.

We hope you will join us in wor-ship, where you will come as a guest and leave as a friend.

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and other items with proceeds going to the church. Hours are posted on the double doors at the side entrance and Perfectly Imperfect Gift Shoppe Facebook page.

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the Richardson Green issue to the forefront of the Select Board’s agenda.”

Select Board Chairman Dick Dal-ton informed the Villager that the board is “exploring” the purchase of Richardson Green.

“We are trying to get to the point where we can put something before the town for consideration,” said Dalton in an interview with the Vil-lager.

The offices of House Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Read-ing) and State Sen. Brendan Crigh-ton (D-Lynn) helped organize a May 18 site visit that both lawmakers

attended along with Energy and En-vironmental Affairs Secretary Kath-leen A. Theoharides, local officials and representatives from Essex County Greenbelt and the Ipswich River Watershed Association.

“This land is critical to protecting Lynnfield’s water supply, but those protections would be seriously compromised by the proposed housing development,” said Jones in a statement emailed to the Villag-er. “This MVP grant is a testament to the many dedicated individuals who have been working tireless-ly at the local level to ensure that Richardson Green is maintained as

open space in perpetuity.”Dalton thanked Jones for his

“constant advocacy for Lynnfield.”“This grant most certainly puts

the town in an advantageous posi-tion as we consider the options be-fore us,” said Dalton in a statement.

The Richardson Green Citizens’ Group launched a town-wide sur-vey late last year in order to collect feedback about purchasing the property. Over 80 percent of re-sponders stated that they believe it is “very important” for the parcel to remain as undeveloped forested conservation land.

“We are not against develop-

ment, but we are against develop-ment in this area,” said Flaws.

If the town purchases the Rich-ardson Green property,

Bowditch said the town “will hold a permanent Conservation Restric-tion that will protect the land from conversion to other uses.”

“Greenbelt will own the proper-ty and will be responsible for cre-ating, managing and maintaining

a modest trailhead parking area, trails and directional signage,” said Bowditch. “This model of joint pro-tection has been used successfully in other communities, and facili-tates the shared goal of conserva-tion while saving the town the costs associated with ownership and management.”

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WAKEFIELD — Teams and individual walkers are preparing for the Sept. 11 Walk of Hope for ALS, a 3.5-mile walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research.

This will be the 20th annual walk spon-sored by The Angel Fund to support ALS research at the Cecil B. Day Laboratory at UMass Medical School in Worcester. The event begins with registration at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 11 a.m.

The lab is under the direction of world re-nowned researcher Dr. Robert H. Brown, Jr. ALS, more commonly known as Lou Geh-rig’s Disease, is a progressive, always fatal neuromuscular disease which leads to mus-

cle weakness and as it progresses, results in total paralysis and the inability to speak and swallow while the mind and senses re-main intact.

Walkers of all abilities are encouraged to participate as individuals or as a team. The event will adhere to all current CDC guide-line and all unvaccinated walkers are en-couraged to wear masks. To register as a walker or to register a team, log-on to The Angel Fund website at www.theangelfund.org or call the organization at 781-245-7070.

The walk around Lake Quannapowitt in-cludes the annual release of doves for those who are living with ALS and those who have lost their courageous battle to the disease.

There will be refreshments for all walkers in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Donations to The Angel Fund can also be made online, or can be sent to The An-gel Fund, 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. All donations should be made pay-able to The Angel Fund. To assist its walk-ers, The Angel Fund for ALS Research has joined classy.org, which enables them to create their own webpage to raise money online. Registered walkers can create their page at https://theangelfund.org/events/walk-of-hope-for-als-4/.

There are several levels of corporate sponsorship for the Walk of Hope for ALS. Several local businesses have already

pledged their support as sponsors of the Walk, including the Law Office of Nigro, Pettepit and Lucas, June’s Joggers, The Savings Bank and UMass Medical School.

Information about sponsorship opportu-nities can also be obtained on the website, www.theangelfund.org, or by calling 781-245-7070.

The Angel Fund conducts other fund rais-ing events throughout the year that, along with individual and corporate donations, have been beneficial in helping make sig-nificant strides in ALS research. For a list of upcoming events, visit The Angel Fund website at www.theangelfund.org.

Walk of Hope for ALSSaturday, September 11

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