Lynnfield News

Publishing September 11, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Addiction has inflicted a tremendous amount of pain on people and communities across the United States.

Lynnfield is no exception.

In order to raise awareness about substance use and mental health, A Healthy Lynnfield and Think of Michael have come together to host the first annual…

Publishing September 11, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A warrant article for the Sept. 26 Special Town Meeting that seeks to allocate funds for the Wakefield-Lynnfield Rail Trail’s final design is moving forward without the support of the Board of Selectmen.

The Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail submitted a citizens’ petition last month…

Publishing September 11, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Joey Puleo has dedicated his life to making a positive impact in and out of the classroom.

Puleo’s dedication and hard work were recognized late last month when the School Committee presented the Lynnfield High School English teacher with the first annual Dorothy Presser Award, which…

Published September 11, 2019

Published September 4, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Mark your calendars.

After two months in the making, the Board of Selectmen voted on Aug. 27 to schedule a Special Town Meeting for Thursday, Sept. 26, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium. A quorum of 175 voters is needed for the…

Published September 4, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Local officials will soon begin laying the groundwork for developing plans for a new public safety building.

As part of the fiscal year 2020 capital budget that voters approved at the April Town Meeting, $30,000 was allocated for the purpose of conducting two feasibility studies. One…

Published September 4, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A major publication has recognized Lynnfield High School for academic achievement once again.

Boston Magazine ranked the high school as the 13th best high school in the Greater Boston area in last week’s issue. Lynnfield High was ranked as the 40th best high school in Greater Boston…

Published September 4, 2019

Published August 28, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Finance Committee voted 8-2 on Aug. 19 to recommend a proposed warrant article seeking to complete the Wakefield-Lynnfield Rail Trail’s final design.

The Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail submitted a citizens’ petition containing 325 signatures on Aug. 20 requesting that a Special Town Meeting…

Published August 28, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town is mourning the loss of a beloved pharmacist who touched many lives in the community.

Village Pharmacy co-owner/registered pharmacist Brian Ambrefe passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 23.

“We are heartbroken by the sudden loss of our beloved Brian,” Village Pharmacy wrote on its…