Lynnfield News

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town has until December 2024 to fully comply with a new multi-family zoning law.

Former Gov. Charlie Baker signed an economic development bill into law in February 2021, which amended the state Zoning Act. The law includes requiring MBTA communities to have at least one zoning district of reasonable…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Building Inspector Joseph O’Callaghan is looking to update the town’s Accessory Apartments in Residential Districts Bylaw.

Section 8.3 of the Zoning Bylaw allows accessory apartments, more commonly referred to as in-law apartments, in most single-family homes. The bylaw’s purpose is to “meet the special housing needs of elderly parents of families…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town is looking to spend $5,258,429 on capital projects in fiscal year 2024, Town Administrator Rob Dolan said during last week’s Select Board meeting.

Dolan has proposed a $3,030,929 capital budget for FY24 as well as a separate $2,227,500 spending plan that consists of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA…

SOPHOMORES, from left, Cade Buklarewicz, Lauren Lane and Matthew Squadrito show off their Rooftop Garden project during Lynnfield High School’s second annual Civics Action Projects Showcase on March 15. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School sophomores learned how to use their own voice to make positive changes in the community…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Town Administrator Rob Dolan unveiled the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2024 during last week’s Select Board’s meeting.

Dolan said the proposed $65,049,217.48 operating budget for FY24 represents a 3.4 percent increase over FY23’s $62,930,355 spending plan.

“There is a purpose when we put a budget together,” said Dolan…