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CBS News
26-06-2025
- CBS News
2 Massachusetts workers resign after racist words captured on high school graduation live stream
Two workers in Massachusetts have resigned after the town said their racist words were captured on a live stream of the high school graduation ceremony earlier this month. The live stream was set up on June 6 ahead of the Lynnfield High School graduation ceremony. Workers were unfolding up chairs on the football field when they could be heard making the comments. "Yeah, I heard you're a racist (expletive) too," one man said in the video obtained by WBZ-TV. "Yeah," a second man replied. The first man then said, "It's the Black man keeping us down." The second man responded, "Yeah, I hate (expletive) and (expletive)." Immediately following the incident, three Town of Lynnfield employees were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. On Wednesday, the town announced that its review has been completed. The town said two of the employees have resigned. It was determined that the third person in the video did not make any statements, and "attempted to defuse the conversation." That employee has been reinstated, and was instructed to report any similar comments in the future to their supervisor as soon as possible, the town said. "The review of this incident has now been completed," the town said in a statement. "As stated at the outset, the Town of Lynnfield leaders stand together in outrage over what occurred and continue to state emphatically that racist language and behavior has no place in our town, will not be tolerated, and will be dealt with immediately."
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE My father's shocking deathbed confession made me question everything I thought I knew about our lives
Ashley Randele paints a simple picture of her childhood in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, an unassuming suburb of Boston, where she was raised by parents who were about 'as ordinary' as they come. Her father, Tom Randele, who made a modest living selling cars, doted on his only child but there were no extravagant trips to Disney or flashy birthday parties.
Boston Globe
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
In Division 4, airtight defense and a freshman hurler lead Millbury to first baseball title in 41 years
In fact, that is what it took. After surrendering two runs in the first inning, Millbury freshman righthander Ryan Nikiforow hurled a complete game with five strikeouts for to earn the No. 5 Woolies a 3-2 victory in the Division 4 championship. After some first-inning nerves, Nikiforow settled down and only allowed five hits the rest of the afternoon at Polar Park. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up FINAL: No. 5 Millbury 3, No. 2 Lynnfield 2 Complete game for freshman RHP Ryan Nikiforow with five strikeouts. Alex Havalotti (1 for 2, 2 RBIs, walk) and Nolan Orzechowski the leaders on offense for Story to come — Graham Dietz (@graham_dietz) Advertisement 'Early in the season, we struggled a little bit,' Nikifrow said. 'We started 3-4 and then went on to win 18 of our last 19. Our bats really came around the best they have all season. But our pitching, as it has all season, just shut it down.' The key moment occurred in the bottom of the sixth with No. 2 Lynnfield (20-5) desperately searching for how to manufacture a hit off Nikiforow. With two outs, Matthew Tracy belted a Nikiforow fastball to left field. Related : Backpedaling and turning on a dime to track the ball, senior outfielder Chris Havalotti jumped and the ball landed directly in the tip of his mitt to end the inning. Advertisement 'I just love Ryan on the mound,' Havalotti said. 'No doubt in my mind, every time he's out there, we all always know that we're going to have a guy who doesn't pitch into holes. He's going to have a bright future ahead of him.' Every run of the game was scored in the first inning, as Nolan Orzechowski (1 for 3, RBI) roped a single to left field to score Millbury's first run and Alex Havalotti (1 for 2, 2 RBIs, walk) lifted a two-run single to give the Woolies (20-4) an early 3-0 advantage. Mid-1 | 3-0 Millbury Nolan Orzechowski lifted an opposite-field RBI single to put the Woolies on the board first, and a two-RBI single for Alex Havalotti increased their lead. Video of Orzechowski's single below. — Graham Dietz (@graham_dietz) Madux Iovinelli and Luke DiSilvio — who also pitched the entire game and recorded nine strikeouts — each registered an RBI in the bottom of the frame. 'I told these kids, you know, they'll put signs up in town saying 'State Champions 2025,' ' Silvestri said. 'In 15 to 20 years, when they're driving through, you can tell your kids 'I was on that team.'' Millbury hoists the MIAA baseball trophy for the first time in 41 years. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe It was all high-fives and hugs after Millbury captured the Division 4 baseball championship. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Millbury scored all three of its runs in the first inning, then held on to claim the trophy. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Millbury's Ryan Nikiforow pitched a complete game, striking out five and finishing with six scoreless innings. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Millbury players take the MIAA trophy over to the stands to share with family and friends. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe An emotional day at Polar Park ended with Millbury as Division 4 state champions. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe
CBS News
09-06-2025
- CBS News
Lynnfield students "shocked" and "embarrassed" by workers' alleged racist words at graduation
People in Lynnfield are weighing in on some very disturbing and racist remarks that were caught on video allegedly by some town workers who have been placed on administrative leave. It happened on Friday as employees were setting up for the Lynnfield High School graduation. A camera set up for a live stream of the ceremony caught audio of the comments as video showed workers unfolding chairs on the school's football field. Michael Murphy is the school class president and spoke at the graduation. "It honestly shocked me, I just can't people would say stuff like that," he said. Murphy said none of the students were aware of the incident until after the graduation ceremony. "I can't believe that they would say such things like that. It obviously does not resemble us as a town and definitely not a class," Murphy said. Graduate Lily White says she was also shocked when she saw the video and feels the comments don't represent school or the town of Lynnfield. "It was kind of crazy and quite disrespectful. Definitely the right thing to suspend them from their job. I just think it was very disrespectful, and kind of embarrassed about the town," White said. Workers placed on administrative leave The video was eventually taken down, but not before other people saw it on social media. Town officials say the workers have been identified and have been placed on administrative leave, though they are not saying how many are involved. Two town workers seen on video setting up graduation at Lynnfield High School. CBS Boston Lynnfield Town Administrator Robert Dolan and Assistant Town Administrator Robert Curtin released a statement saying, "We, as town leaders, stand together in outrage over what has been reported this evening and wish to state emphatically that racist language and behavior has no place in our town and will be dealt with immediately." Georgeann Lieb says she's saddened over the situation and feels the students deserve better. "For Lynnfield and any area in the state we got to realize what we are saying and what is spoken outwardly because you do not know who is listening," Lieb said. Murphy hopes people will walk away with a more important message. "Just don't be hateful and treat everyone equally," Murphy said. The names of the individuals who have been place on administrative leave have yet been released. The incident remains under investigation by the town and police and select board.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Town employees placed on leave after racist remarks heard on Lynnfield High School grad. livestream
An unknown number of town employees of Lynnfield have been placed on administrative leave after racist language was heard during a livestream of the Lynnfield High School graduation on Friday. In a statement released by Town Administrator Robert J. Dolan and Assistant Town Administrator Robert E. Curtin, they said: At 7 p.m. this evening I was informed that, during a live streaming of the Lynnfield High School graduation, town employees were overheard using inappropriate and racist words. This video and audio feed was seen and heard by people waiting to watch the graduation. The individuals in the video have been identified and I have placed them on administrative leave pending a full investigation of the video and any other evidence. The Select Board, Superintendent of Schools and Police Chief have all been informed of the allegations and we shall begin the investigation immediately. We, as town leaders, stand together in outrage over what has been reported this evening and wish to state emphatically that racist language and behavior has no place in our town and will be dealt with immediately. It is especially regrettable that this incident took place on what is and should be a night to celebrate our incredible seniors. Such incidents, however, must be confronted directly and openly and a full investigation and appropriate action will be taken. Boston 25 has reached out to the Lynnfield Superintendent and Lynnfield School Committee for comment, but has yet to hear back. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
