Lynnfield News

Published January 16, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Tensions ran high during the Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) Board of Water Commissioners meeting on Monday, as ratepayers railed against the new rate increase and the selectmen requested a special district meeting.

Selectmen Chairman Dick Dalton and a group of residents submitted four citizens’ petitions…

Published January 16, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Perley Burrill saga is close to coming to an end.

Town Administrator Rob Dolan announced during last week’s Board of Selectmen meeting that the town will be auctioning the Perley Burrill property, 914 Salem St., on Tuesday, Jan. 29, beginning at 12 noon in the Joe…

Published January 16, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Police Department’s budget for fiscal year 2020 will be less than the current fiscal year, Police Chief David Breen told the Board of Selectmen last week.

Breen has proposed a $3,231,065 budget for the Police Department for FY’20, representing a 1.2 percent decrease over FY’19’s…

Published January 9, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — It’s the end of the line for another North Shore landmark.

The Bali Hai Restaurant closed its doors on New Year’s Eve after previously serving Chinese and Polynesian cuisine and drinks since the 1950s.

“We will be closing the restaurant after 40 plus years serving the…

Published January 9, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — On Monday, the Board of Selectmen supported taking a two-prong approach in order to make changes to the way the Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) is governed.

Selectmen Chairman Dick Dalton and Selectman Phil Crawford voted 2-0 to submit proposed legislative changes to the LCWD’s enabling…

Published January 9, 2019

DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Let the 2019 Town Election season begin!

Six candidates including two incumbents pulled nomination papers for the April 9 Town Election on Monday. While election season is still in its infancy, there will be at least one contested race on the ballot.

Ryan Road resident Thomas Wallace…

Published January 2, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — It’s the end of an era in town politics.

In a surprising turn of events, Town Moderator Arthur Bourque resigned his seat on Tuesday, Dec. 31. He was first elected moderator in April 2012, succeeding former Town Moderator David Miller.

“This is one of the hardest…

Trivia fundraiser set for January 17

Published January 2, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — It’s been a difficult year for Selectmen Chairman Dick Dalton and his family.  As the calendar turns to a new year, the Daltons will be channeling their grief from losing their son by helping people and families struggling with addiction.…

Published January 2, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Education funding and tax relief for senior citizens are among State Rep. Brad Jones’ biggest priorities once the legislative session convenes in January.

Jones, who represents North Reading, Lynnfield and sections of Middleton and Reading, was first elected to the State Legislature in 1994 and has…

Published January 2, 2019