Lynnfield News

Published January 13, 2021

Published in the January 6, 2021 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A number of residents said they are in favor of the town acquiring the Richardson Green property on upper Main Street during a public meeting held by the Board of Selectmen on Monday.

Developer Angus Bruce and the Richardson Green group have come…

Published in the January 6, 2021 edition.

By HELEN BREEN

LYNNFIELD — Frank J. D. Barnjum, born in Montreal in 1858, began his career there as a stock boy at the age of 13.

After immigrating to Boston and engaging in the tanning trade, he purchased a “bankrupt horse farm” in Lynnfield Centre. Known as…

Published December 30, 2020

By DAN TOMASELLO

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Published December 30, 2020

LYNNFIELD — The Pope and Richard families’ legacy will live on for generations to come.

The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted last week to rename the Historical Centre on South Common Street as the Pope-Richard Family Historical Centre in order to recognize late Historical Commission member Steven Richard and his family’s contributions…

Published December 30, 2020

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High students continue to perform well on the SAT exam, Principal Bob Cleary said during a recent School Committee meeting.

Cleary recalled that the College Board overhauled the SAT exam four years ago. Before the SAT was updated, students were graded on three different areas…

Published December 23, 2020

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Upgrading the Lynnfield Center Water District’s system will cost just under $10 million.

After two years of study, LCWD Superintendent John Scenna said during a Dec. 14 informational meeting on Zoom teleconference that consultant CDM Smith is recommending between $9 million and $9.5 million in capital…

Published December 23, 2020

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Appreciation goes a long way, especially this time of year.

In order to thank educators for going above and beyond during a challenging year, Lynnfield High School students organized a Candy Cane Grams fundraiser for teachers across the district earlier this month. LHS Student Council President…

Published December 23, 2020

By HELEN BREEN

LYNNFIELD — “Marley was dead to begin with.” Charles Dickens conceived the opening line of “A Christmas Carol” as he walked the cold, damp streets of Manchester, England after a fundraising…