Lynnfield News

Published May 8, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School sophomore Ava O’Brien is not letting multiple sclerosis slow her down. In fact, Ava’s diagnosis is leading her to new heights.

Ava and a group of family and friends are gearing up to compete in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MuckFest Boston 5K…

Published May 8, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Huckleberry Hill Principal Brian Bemiss is leaving the elementary school at the end of the academic year.

Bemiss is moving on from Huckleberry Hill after accepting a position at the Fisher Elementary School in Walpole. He has led Huckleberry Hill for the past 10 years.

“It…

By DAN TOMASELLO

Published May 8, 2019

LYNNFIELD — The Finance Committee is concerned about the direction of the town’s budget and fears a Proposition 2 1/2 override might be on the horizon.

In a supplementary letter handed out during last week’s Town Meeting, the Finance Committee stated that it recommended the operating and capital…

Published May 8, 2019

The message Town Meeting sent to developers and local officials was loud and clear.

Enough.

During last week’s Town Meeting, voters overwhelmingly rejected developer Angus Bruce’s proposal to build the Woods of Lynnfield elderly housing development at 1414 Main St. The developer had proposed building 56 units for people age 55…

Published May 1, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Town Meeting overwhelmingly rejected the proposed Woods of Lynnfield elderly housing development on Monday night.

Attorney Jay Kimball submitted Article 16 on behalf of developer Angus Bruce. Article 16 sought to rezone a parcel of land located at 1414 Main St. from Residence D to Elderly…

Published May 1, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Town Meeting on Monday supported a proposal that will implement a new speed limit in areas that are not currently posted.

Article 12 sought to establish a 25 mile-per-hour speed limit in residential and business districts that are not currently posted. Town Administrator Rob Dolan explained…

Published May 1, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School junior Angelo David is using the power of music to make a difference.

Angelo, 16, has been performing music since he was 8-years-old. He recently started performing at schools, festivals and charity events as part of an effort to raise awareness about social…

Published May 1, 2019

DEVELOPER Angus Bruce has reduced the number of proposed units in…

Published April 24, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Annual Town Meeting will commence on Monday, April 29 in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m.

Similar to last year’s sessions of Town Meeting, this year’s Town Meeting will feature electronic check-in and electronic voting once again. A quorum of 175 voters…