Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Lawrence Kirby was a Marine who participated in the battles of Guam, Bougainville, and Iwo Jima, writing the book "Stories from the Pacific" in 2004.
World War II veteran Lawrence Kirby shared his recollections of the War in the South Pacific Tuesday afternoon as a special guest of the Wakefield Rotary Club. Kirby published a memoir of his experiences in 2004 entitled "Stories from the Pacific." He joined the Marines at age 18 and served as an advance scout in some of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific campaign - Guam, Bougainville and Iwo Jima. In these video clips, Kirby talks more about his experiences during this crucial time in the nation's history.
A look at what's coming up in and around Lynnfield.
Today is Wednesday, May 22. Here are five things worth knowing today. LHS Music: The Lynnfield High School Pops Concert and Music Awards ceremony is at the High School tonight at 7 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited. The music department will also hold its final coffeehouse of the year on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. in the LHS cafeteria, with a $5 admission. Upcoming Concert: Next Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m., the Lynnfield Library welcomes “Too Human,” described as “jazzy/bluesy/folksy music” on the library’s website. No charge. Lunch and Coin Collecting: Bill Walles, avid coin enthusiast, will give a presentation on American coins. Bring in some of your old coins for evaluation. Thurs. June 6th at 12:30. Free. Please sign …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.
Americans around the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor.
The 46th annual race is 9 a.m. on July 4th, leaving from Lynnfield Town Hall. Lynnfield Athletic Association event helps support LHS sports programs. Click for online registration and more info.
The following was provided by the Lynnfield Athletic Association: The Lynnfield Athletic Association (LAA) has opened registration for the 46th Annual 4th of July 5K Road Race to be held on July 4, 2013, beginning at 9 a.m. and leaving from Town Hall located at 55 Summer Street. All proceeds benefit athletic programs and scholarships at Lynnfield High School. Participants can register on line through www.active.com ($15 for 16 and under, $20 17 and older) or print out an application and return by mail ($18 for 16 and under, $20 for 17 and older). Individuals who register before June 22 are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt. On-site registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the race ($20 for 16 and under, $25 for 17 and older). …
Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Lynnfield Police responded to these and other calls for service between Friday, May 17 and Sunday, May 19. On Friday, May 17 at 1:04 a.m. police took a noise complaint on Windsor Road. It turned out to be neighbors trying to start a generator. At 6:31 a.m. an accident on Condon Circle was reported. At 3:16 p.m. some youths were reported on the roof at Summer Street School. The principal spoke with them before police arrived. At 7:21 p.m. a suspicious person was reported sitting on the sidewalk near Pocahontas Lane. He turned out to be resting while walking to North Reading. At 7:43 p.m. a suspicious green truck was reported on Lynnbrook Road. It turned out to belong to a nearby resident. At 8:32 p.m.a large group of youths were reportedly …
Within about six weeks, town expects to be offering meeting minutes and agendas online.
The town expects to begin regularly posting minutes and agendas from its various board and committee meetings, reported Town Administrator Bill Gustus at Monday night's selectmen's meeting. Gustus told selectmen and others at the meeting that some of the minute-takers at the various meetings still have training to undergo in the coming days and that Lynnfield has been working with Virtual Town Hall on the task. In about 4 to 6 weeks, he added, around the time the new fiscal year begins, the meeting agendas and minutes are expected to start appearing consistently on the town website. At the outset, the focus will only be forward-moving, but in time, the project will also apparently include meeting minutes from prior years.
A look at what's coming up in and around Lynnfield.
Today is Tuesday, May 21. Here are five things worth knowing today. Recreation Commission: There are currently two vacancies on the Lynnfield Recreation Commission, noted town officials during Monday night’s selectmen’s meeting. If you’re interested in getting involved, inquire with the selectmen’s office at town hall. Town Business: The School Committee meets tonight at 7 p.m. in the selectmen’s room at town hall. LCC Coffeehouse: This Friday night at 7:45 p.m. at the Lynnfield Community Church on Salem Street, Alec Hutson performs. Click here for more info about the shows, which occur on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. A Note From The Lynnfield Senior Center: Maureen Palla from Home Health Foundation will talk about what Palliative …
Men's Spa at the Mansion opened by two Peabody natives in historic building on Lake Street.
Thanks to Chris Carino for providing this information: Peabody natives Andy Brancato and Dave Raymond recently opened the Men’s Spa at the Mansion at 187 Lake Street to give men “a place of their own” to go for high-end grooming treatments. They’ve created a male-friendly environment in the historic wooded mansion overlooking Suntaug Lake. At the spa, guys can shoot pool, read the news on an iPad, watch the game on a flat screen TV, or purchase a cigar to smoke on the deck overlooking the lake before receiving a top-of-line grooming treatment. The salon offers a full array of high-quality salon services, including haircuts and high-quality hair color, manicures, pedicures, and hot-towel shaves. “Guys want to enjoy the services that girls …
Former high school teacher Pat Conaway sees real hope in the young people who help him clean the area's trails, waterways and roadways.
Pat Conaway admits that he's "kind of a nut" about the environment, so when he retired from teaching in 2008, it didn't take long for him to find a number of productive ways to spend his time. "I wanted to get people fired up about the environment, to try to encourage citizens to get involved locally," said Conaway, founder of Big Hearts, Little Feet. A nearly constant presence on area roadways, trails and waterways, Conaway can be found leading groups of volunteers, including many students, to pick up trash, improve trails and remove invasive species. From beer cans to soda and coffee cups, trash tossed by the roadside washes into local rivers and, if left alone, eventually finds its way to the ocean, where scientists have found plastic…
John H. Kimball III
11:27 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
That is the 4th drunk driver to crash into the Kimball house since 2005. There was another accident in 2003 when a driver fell asleep at the wheel and in the early 70s there was a drunk driver being chased by the cops and he also crashed into the house.   more ›