Lynnfield News

Schools’ security upgrade is too

Published in the October 17, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Better late than never.

After a 30-minute delay, October Town Meeting was able to reach the 175-voter quorum requirement on Monday and voters were able to take action on the 12-article warrant in an hour-and-a-half.

The majority of…

Late selectman is second Townsend Award winner

Published in the October 17, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen honored late Selectman Al Merritt’s achievements and accomplishments while presenting the second Daniel Townsend Award for Excellence to his family on Oct. 10.

The ceremony included members of the Merritt family as…

Published in the October 17, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The search for a new fire chief is coming to an end.

Board of Selectmen Chairman Dick Dalton announced last week the Fire Chief Screening Committee has recommended that Lynnfield Deputy Chief Glenn Davis be appointed as the next leader of the Fire…

Published in the October 17, 2018 edition

Published in the October 10, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The fall session of Town Meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 15 at the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m.

Town Meeting will need to achieve its 175-voter quorum requirement in order to conduct the town’s business. Twelve articles will…

Published in the October 10, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals ruled in favor of Boston Clear Water Company on Oct. 2.

Residents Mary Bliss, Andrew Gallucci, Willis O’Brien and John Sievers, who are represented by attorney Jason Kimball, filed a petition requesting the ZBA overturn Building Inspector Jack…

Student Services’ Director Keane presents entry plan to SC

Published in the October 10, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

LYNNFIELD — Director of Student Services Roberta Keane began her presentation to the School Committee at the Sept. 25 meeting with the John C. Maxwell quote: “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.”

“My start here in…

Published in the October 10, 2018 edition

Published in the October 3, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — For now, they will continue serving up mai tai’s and pu pu platters at the Bali Hai Restaurant.

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued a public hearing on the proposed Bali Hai apartment building project on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Lynnfield-based developers Matthew and David…

Published in the October 3, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen last week submitted four warrant articles seeking to streamline Town Meeting.

Town Meeting Study Committee (TMSC) Chairman Jack Adelson gave an overview of the four different articles that will be appearing on the Oct. 15 Town Meeting warrant during…