Lynnfield News

Posted on: Wednesday, September 16, 2020

LYNNFIELD — A Summer Street man and his stepfather pleaded not guilty in Peabody District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 15, on charges related to recent acts of racially-motivated vandalism at one of their neighbor’s homes.

According to a release, a month-long police investigation led to the arrests early Tuesday morning of 21-year-old…

Published September 16, 2020

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Local officials are urging residents to be vigilant in the wake of the spike in COVID-19 cases in town over the last several weeks.

Town Administrator Rob Dolan said during a Sept. 10 press conference that the Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center designated the town as a…

Published September 16, 2020

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — One-hundred-and-twenty-five residents gathered on the Town Common on Saturday morning, Sept. 12, in support of…

Published September 16, 2020

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The second annual A Night of Hope will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Lynnfield Middle School.

A Healthy Lynnfield and the Think of Michael Foundation are hosting the event once again in order to raise awareness about substance abuse and…

Published September 16, 2020

Last week should be a wake up call for residents, especially those not taking COVID-19 seriously.

The town was informed on Sept. 9 that the Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center designated Lynnfield as a “red” community due to 18 cases of the novel coronavirus being diagnosed from Aug. 23 to Sept. 5…

Published September 16, 2020

Posted on: Friday, September 11, 2020

LYNNFIELD — The Villager inadvertently printed the incorrect start and dismissal times for the two elementary schools in the back to school story this week. The correct hours are as follows: 

Huckleberry Hill School: 8:20 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Summer Street School: 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Preschool a.m.…

Posted on: Thursday, September 10, 2020

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — With COVID-19 cases spiking in town over the past couple of weeks, the School Committee voted to switch from a hybrid reopening plan to a remote plan during an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning, Sept. 9.

The school board’s vote took place before the…

Published September 9, 2020

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The proposed Town Common gazebo is on hold for the time being.

The Board of Selectmen hit the brakes on the project during a Sept. 3 meeting. The board first approved the gazebo project in 2013 and voted in favor of the project again in March…

Published September 9, 2020

LYNNFIELD — The Think of Michael Foundation and A Healthy Lynnfield have announced that the second annual Night of Hope event in observance of National Recovery Month will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Lynnfield Middle School.

This year’s event will be recognized by a car procession…