Lynnfield News

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

Dear Editor:

Enter the Children’s Room in the Lynnfield Library and you can’t help but notice the bright color of our new rug. Boasting primary colors and the letters of the alphabet, the rug grabs your attention as soon as you walk in.

In addition…

LYNNFIELD — A Healthy Lynnfield, Lynnfield Public Schools and the town of Lynnfield are hosting a community conversation in the wake of the recent racist incidents at Lynnfield Middle School.

The community conversation called “Belonging, Respect and Moving Forward Together will take place on Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Lynnfield Middle School.

The…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A group of residents honored School Committee member Jamie Hayman during a March 24 meeting.

Hayman decided against running for a fifth three-year term during the Town Election on Tuesday, April 14. He was first elected to the School Committee…

STEPHEN RALSTON

LMS principal

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Middle School Principal Stephen Ralston has taken a leave of absence.

In the wake of three separate racist incidents where three separate students targeted a sixth grader in less than a week, Superintendent Tom Geary informed LMS families in a March 31 letter that Ralston has…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Voters will have the opportunity to vote early in-person for the April 14 Town Election on Friday, April 3, taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall, 55 Summer St.

“Please note that April 3 is also the last day to…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

LYNNFIELD — There will be two Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month events taking place during the month of April.

Local resident Susan Parziale has partnered with the Police Department and the Lynnfield Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) to hold both events.

The annual…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Classic Film Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

Virtual yoga class, 12-1 p.m., visit Lynnfield Library website for Zoom link.

Jelly Bean Taste Test for Teens, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

Lighting the Way for Autism Acceptance (Light It Up Blue), 7:30 p.m…

BREAKING NEWS: Superintendent Tom Geary informed Lynnfield Middle School families in a March 31 letter that “Principal Stephen Ralston has taken leave effective immediately, and will separate from the district on June 30.” Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico will serve as acting principal for the remainder of the academic year, and Assistant Principal Dana Courtney will…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — School Committee member Jamie Hayman was honored for his 12 years…