Lynnfield News

Published December 11, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Historical Society’s 57th annual Country Store experienced a decline in participation and sales on Saturday, Dec. 7.

In the wake of last week’s snowstorm that stuck around for three days, the town was forced to relocate the Tree Lighting Ceremony from the Town Common to Town Hall’s…

Published December 11, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Trudy Reid’s five-and-a-half year tenure as town clerk is coming to an end next week.

Reid recently submitted her resignation as town clerk after accepting the same position in North Andover. She succeeded former Town Clerk Amy Summers in March 2014.

“I have really…

Published December 4, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

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

The shift approved by the selectmen means the tax rate will be $13.92 per $1,000 of valuation for residential property for fiscal year 2020, representing a one cent increase from FY19’s tax…

Published December 4, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

The town will usher in the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, when four incredibly popular events will be held over the course of two days.

The Historical Society will be hosting its 57th…

Published December 4, 2019

By HELEN BREEN

LYNNFIELD — Seventy-eight years ago this Saturday, Dec. 7, the United States entered World War II after the Japanese bombed the American Naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

Following FDR’s famous “day that would live in infamy” speech, Americans prepared themselves for the task ahead. Leafing through…

Published December 4, 2019

Published November 27, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Hard work has paid off for Lynnfield High senior Lexi Allain.

Superintendent Jane Tremblay presented Allain with the Superintendent’s Award for Excellence during the Nov. 19 School Committee meeting.

“It feels great receiving an award that recognizes my success and how hard I have been working…

Published November 27, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Two community groups donated $225,000 for the Jordan Park improvement project during the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on Nov. 20.

October Town Meeting approved the Jordan Park renovation project by a 154-36 vote. The project entails expanding the field, expanding the parking lot and constructing a…

Published November 27, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — An unlikely constituency grilled the Board of Selectmen on Nov. 20.

Which constituency was that? It was a group of Troop 48 Cub Scouts. The scouts who attended the meeting were Camden Anderson, Zachary Chiarella, Michael Cieslewicz, Charlie Cumming, Richard Federico, Nicholas Heintz, Tyler Ing, Nathan…

Posted on: Friday, November 22, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — In a surprising turn, Superintendent Jane Tremblay announced on Nov. 19 that she will be retiring at the end of the school year.

Tremblay has led Lynnfield Public Schools for the past five-and-a-half years.

“This was not an easy decision for me and one…