Lynnfield News

Published June 12, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Summer Street School PTO and Sensory Garden Committee hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a brand new sensory garden on June 7.

The sensory garden is located in a small courtyard near the elementary school’s media center. In an email sent to the Villager, Summer Street…

Published June 12, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A new mediation and mindfulness program is paying dividends at Lynnfield High School, Science Department Head Scott Gordon and Foreign Language Department Head Julie Sgroi told the School Committee recently.

Gordon said the new initiative has been implemented in order to help students overcome stress and shift…

Published June 12, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Superintendent Jane Tremblay gave an update on the goals she established during a recent School Committee meeting.

Tremblay established four goals for the 2018-2019 school year. She said the goals are connected to the school system’s strategic plan, school improvement plans and other initiatives being undertaken…

Published June 12, 2019

Published June 5, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — With a cool breeze in the air and the bright sun shining, the 164 members of the Lynnfield High School Class of 2019 collected their diplomas at Pioneer Stadium on May 31.

The 60th graduating class in school history basked in the glory of its accomplishments…

Published June 5, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A new American-style eatery will be replacing the former Bali Hai Restaurant on Moulton Drive.

The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to transfer an all-alcohol license from the Bali Hai to Wakefield-based MDK Ventures, LCC on Monday. Owners Matthew and David Palumbo of Bluejay Road will…

Published June 5, 2019

By HELEN BREEN

LYNNFIELD — Ensign Evan Mark Scollard (1994-2018) was a graduate of Lynnfield Middle School, St. John’s Prep, Trinity College and the U.S. Navy’s Officer Candidate School.

Hundreds of Lynnfield residents gathered on the Common on a beautiful Memorial Day this year to pay homage to those from our town…

Published June 5, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Local officials are looking to upgrade Lynnfield High School’s weight room.

Board of Selectmen Chairman Phil Crawford, Town Administrator Rob Dolan and DPW Director John Tomasz appeared at the School Committee’s May 28 meeting to kick off a preliminary discussion about transforming the high school’s weight…

Published May 29, 2019

By GAIL LOWE

LYNNFIELD — When Summer Street School first grader Sam Halpern, 7, was diagnosed with a streptococcal infection in 2018, he suffered the loss of both legs below the knee and his right hand. But little did young Sam know then how much his community would step in to…

Published May 29, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The 60th Lynnfield High School commencement ceremony for the Class of 2019 will be held on Friday, May 31, beginning at 6 p.m. at Pioneer Stadium. 

The Class of 2019 is hoping for clear blue skies as students celebrate the end of their high school careers.…