Lynnfield News

COUNTRY STORE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Karen Nascembeni and Steven Richard were smiling from ear-to-ear after seeing Santa Claus again at the 2019 Country Store. This year’s event will be dedicated in Steven’s memory as well as his parents, Edie and Earl, who were involved with the fundraiser for a number of years. (Courtesy Photo)

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By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town is inching closer to buying Richardson Green on upper Main Street.

The Select Board unanimously voted last week to continue a public hearing on purchasing the 20-acre parcel of land located at 1425 Main St. to Monday, Nov. 29. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The number of Lynnfield High School students taking Advanced Placement exams increased last year, Principal Bob Cleary said at a recent School Committee meeting.

The AP program provides students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. The AP program also gives students an opportunity…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant decline in the number of Class of 2021 graduates taking the SAT exam, Lynnfield High School Principal Bob Cleary said at a recent School Committee meeting.

The SAT exam grades students on two different sections. In addition to the math exam, the test…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board unanimously approved a shift in the town’s tax classification on Monday.

The 1.50 shift approved by the Select Board means the tax rate will be $11.99 per thousand dollar valuation for residential property for fiscal year 2022, representing a $1.28 decrease from FY21’s tax rate of $13.92…