Lynnfield News

Published in the July 17, 2019 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — It’s almost time to ride.

The highly anticipated Reid’s Ride bike-a-thon will be returning to town on Sunday, July 21. The 15th annual bike trek, totaling 28-miles, will begin at Lynnfield High School and will conclude at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester.

The…

Published in the July 17, 2019 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A Special Town Meeting that will ask voters to allocate funds for the Wakefield-Lynnfield Rail Trail is being eyed for September.

Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail President Vince Inglese announced at the Finance Committee’s meeting on Monday that the advocacy group is…

Published in the July 17, 2019 edition.

Published July 10, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) Board of Water Commissioners interviewed the two finalists for the water superintendent job on Monday.

Melrose DPW Director John Scenna and Danvers DPW Vernon C. Russell Treatment Plant Manager Jason McCarthy are the two finalists vying to succeed retired LCWD…

Published July 10, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A highly anticipated town tradition is inching closer to making its triumphant return.

The 15th annual Reid’s Ride bike-a-thon will take place on Sunday, July 21. The 28-mile bike trek spans from Lynnfield High School to Stage Fort Park in Gloucester.

One of the North Shore’s…

Published July 10, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Social-emotional learning and curriculum development will once again stay on the front burner at both elementary schools next year.

The School Committee recently approved the elementary school improvement plans for the 2019-2020 school year. Former Huckleberry Hill Principal Brian Bemiss and Summer Street School Principal Dr.…

Published July 10, 2019

Published July 3, 2019

By HELEN BREEN 

The Declaration of Independence was framed by Thomas Jefferson and scrutinized by John Adams before acceptance on a hot July day in Philadelphia, 1776. The lives of these two Founding Fathers were destined to intertwine, for better or worse, until the day of their deaths.

Both would share…

Published July 3, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The objectives outlined in the school system’s strategic plan are designed to enhance teaching and learning, Superintendent Jane Tremblay said in an interview with the Villager.

The School Committee approved the strategic plan for the 2019-2020 school year last month. Tremblay said the strategic plan focuses…

Published July 3, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen is looking for new members for three different committees.

Selectmen Chairman Phil Crawford recently announced that Finance Committee member Rob Look and Conservation Commission member Chris Martone have both decided to step down from their respective boards. He also said the town…

Published July 3, 2019