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Two of Lynnfield’s bravest receive commendations By Christopher Roberson
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ire Department Lt. James Alexander was not planning to attend the Rotary Club Luncheon on June 28; however, he decided to go after Fire Chief Mark Tetreault told him that he had been chosen as the department’s Officer of the Year. “It’s quite an honor to be recognized by your peers for working hard,” said Alexander. Alexander said he joined the Fire Department in 1974 as a “teenage volunteer.” “Back in the day, you could join the department when you were 16 years old,” he said. Alexander also spoke about how firefighter safety has evolved during the past 44 years. He said that during the early years of his career, each fire engine would carry six firefighters and only two air packs. Therefore, he said, it was not uncommon for firefighters to “pretty much” hold their breath
whenever they went into a burning building. However, each fire engine is required to carry air packs as well as spares for every firefighter. “We know a lot more about smoke now,” said Alexander. He also said the fire hoses have been redesigned and are now made of lightweight synthetic material for easier maneuverability. Alexander said another significant change was combining the Emergency Medical Services with the Fire Department. Having been an officer for the past four years, Alexander said, he continues to enjoy the brotherhood of the Fire Department. “I’ve worked with a lot of phenomenal people over the years,” he said. In addition, Alexander said it has always been important for him to help other people, Lt. James Alexander (center) received this year’s Fire Officer of the Year Award on June 28 at the Rotary Club Luncheon. He is pictured with last year’s recipient, Lt. David Cumming (left), and Fire Chief Mark Tetreault (right). (Courtesy Photos)
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Lynnfield 101 now available for new residents By Christopher Roberson
Following a Lynnfield 101 event, new residents will rearlier this year, the Wake- ceive a “goodie bag” and a Lynfield Lynnfield Chamber of nfield 101 coffee mug. Commerce decided to impleAlthough the next session ment Lynnfield 101, a program has not been scheduled, Smofor new residents, having wit- linsky said, Wakefield 101 is ofnessed the ongoing success of fered twice a year. He also estiWakefield 101, which has been mated that 250 residents have in place for the past two years. moved to Lynnfield during the The first Lynnfield 101 ses- past two years. sion was held on June 14 at the Interim Library Director NanLynnfield Public Library. cy Ryan said the June 14 event “It introduces new residents was an “overall success.”“The lito the elected officials and de- brary provided the venue for partment heads in a very infor- 24 town departments and a vamal and friendly non-threaten- riety of town organizations and ing fashion,” said John Smolin- nonprofits,” she said. sky, the Chamber’s executive Ryan said some of those director. “New residents, espe- groups were the Village Home cially those with children, find & Garden Club, Centre Conit very helpful as they can ac- gregational Church and the cess much-needed informa- Lynnfield Cultural Council. tion about the public schools.” “Those in attendance were Smolinsky said the Cham- very pleased with the opportuber will work with the library to nity to be a part of this commuplan the format of each event. nity-oriented event, and there “The head librarian coordi- is already talk of the next one,” nates with the town adminis- she said. trator for the participation of Wakefield and Lynnfield are the various town departments,” not the only towns to offer a he said. “The librarian also iden- new resident program. Similar tifies and contacts the non- programming has also been inprofit groups within the com- troduced in Stoneham, Somermunity.” ville, Norwood and Salem.
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