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ne Lynnfield Reedy Meadow, which is among the largest freshwater cattail marshes in the Commonwealth, is considered an "Important Bird Area" by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Lorraine Sacco, Lynnfield resident and director of the Lynnfield-based charity organization Reid's Ride, says that she made a "great lifetime decision" when she moved to the small North Shore town 30 years ago. "I loved its historical charm and quaint old-town feel. More importantly, it was, and continues to be, a community that has maintained an active interest in keeping good old-fashioned family values," says Sacco. "Lynnfield families have always been proactive in maintaining a competitive school system, and its residents always pull together to assure that all its children's needs are met." Sacco adds that Lynnfield has been instrumental in the success of Reid's Ride, an annual charity bike ride that begins at Lynnfield High School. The 28-mile bikea-thon raises money for the fight against adolescent and young adult cancers in honor of Sacco's son, Reid, a Lynnfield swimming star who lost his life to cancer at age 20. "Little did I know 30 years ago that the uniquely kind and caring character of the Lynnfield community would impact me and my family in an unimaginable way," Sacco says. "Lynnfield and its neighboring communities have come together to make a profound difference in the wellbeing of adolescents and young adults with cancer." The 200th anniversary celebration also promises to bring people together. It will feature at least one event per month, Snow Day Tubing at Amesbury Sports Park. The Details Date of settlement: 1638 Date of incorporation: 1814 Area: 10.5 square miles Population: 11,596 Zip code: 01940 Median household income: $101,921 Public schools: Lynnfield High School, Lynnfield Middle School, Huckleberry Hill Elementary School, Summer Street Elementary School, Lynnfield Preschool Notable residents: Former center for the Boston Bruins Phil Esposito; former Boston Red Sox outfielder Dwight Evans; former Red Sox outfielder and winner of Major League Baseball's Triple Crown Carl Yastrzemski; professional golfer Dana Quigley; Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse restaurant chain founder Steve DiFillippo Real Estate median Price: $459,500, 1 Parsons Ave., 4 beds, 2 baths, 1,770 square feet Agent: Northrup Associates Realtors high end Price: $1,399,000, 602 Chestnut St., 5 beds, 3 baths, 6,343 square feet Agent: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage feature MarketStreet Commerce Set aside an afternoon and explore the diverse offerings inside this shopping, dining, fun-filled mecca. on a crisp october afternoon just a couple of months after opening, MarketStreet Lynnfield is abuzz with excitement and activity. The open-air marketplace might be just down the road from the Northshore and Liberty Tree malls, but coming here isn't your typical shopping mall experience. Instead, visitors enjoy storefronts beautified by tree-lined sidewalks, seasonal plantings, and street lamps that recall classic Main Street America. Kids tumble on oversized turtles and frogs in a sculpture garden named in honor of the nearby freshwater cattail marsh, Reedy Meadow. A life-sized chess set sits on The Green, which also plays host to concerts, special events, and a skating rink this winter. People sip coffee, relax, and chitchat at tables in the outdoor seating area. MarketStreet Lynnfield opened in late August with its anchor store, Whole Foods, along with an upscale mix of other popular restaurants and retailers. As of late October, more than 40 stores and eateries had already opened, with new ones opening every week. By the time phase two of the project is completed in fall 2014, there will be more than 90 restaurants and 32 nshoremag.com January/February 2014 JanFeb14 Lynnfield.indd 32 11/22/13 1:36 PM

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