Lynnfield News

Published October 2, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Construction of the new septic system for the Meeting House and Lynnfield Public Library is now underway, but the proposed Town Common gazebo has been delayed.

In an interview with the Villager, Town Engineer Charlie Richter said construction of the new septic system for the Meeting…

Posted on: Thursday, September 26, 2019

LYNNFIELD — The School Department and A Healthy Lynnfield will be presenting the documentary “Angst” on Thursday, Oct. 3, taking place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium.

“Angst” is a about adolescent anxiety, said Superintendent Jane Tremblay in a press release.

“This is a must-see documentary…

Published September 26, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Town Common was transformed into a sea of purple on Sunday, Sept. 22, as 600 residents came out for the first annual A Night of Hope.

A Healthy Lynnfield and the Think of Michael Foundation hosted the inaugural ceremony in order to raise awareness about…

Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The latest round in the ongoing fight over the controversial Wakefield-Lynnfield Rail Trail will commence during the Special Town Meeting on Thursday.

The Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail submitted a citizens’ petition last month requesting a Special Town Meeting in order to appropriate…

Published September 26, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Woodstock was a music festival that defined a generation, author John Kane told a group of attendees during a Sept. 18 presentation at the Meeting House.

Kane is the author of the book “Pilgrims of Woodstock,” which chronicles the four-day festival in August 1969 that changed…

Published September 18, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Never forget.

That was the message hundreds of residents and local officials sent during the fourth annual First Responders Day on Sept. 11. The ceremony, which is a joint town and Lynnfield Rotary Club venture, pays tribute to the town’s first responders and remembers the victims…

Published September 18, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The first annual A Night of Hope walk and ceremony will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. at Lynnfield Middle School.

The town’s substance abuse coalition, A Healthy Lynnfield, and the Think of Michael Foundation are hosting the inaugural event. Selectman Dick…

Published September 18, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — With the Special Town Meeting just a week away, Town Moderator Joseph Markey has developed some new rules for the special session and future sessions.

The Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail submitted a citizens’ petition last month requesting a Special Town Meeting in order to…

Published September 18, 2019