Lynnfield News

Published in the July 4, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — One of the town’s most highly anticipated events is inching closer to making its triumphant return.

The 14th annual Reid’s Ride bike-a-thon will take place on Sunday, July 15. The 28-mile bike trek spans from Lynnfield High School, 275 Essex St., to Stage…

Published in the July 4, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Fiscal year 2018 ended in the black on June 30, Town Administrator Rob Dolan said recently.

The town’s FY’18 budget totaled $53.2 million. Dolan said municipal administration is “hitting all revenue marks across the town.”

“That is exactly where you want to be,”…

Published in the June 27, 2018 edition

Published in the June 27, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town will soon begin searching for a new fire chief.

The Board of Selectmen voted last week not to renew Fire Chief Mark Tetreault’s contract. The selectmen discussed the contract situation with Tetreault in executive session.

While Selectmen Chairman Dick Dalton declined…

Published in the June 27, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee commended Superintendent Jane Tremblay’s job performance this year during a June 19 meeting.

Tremblay’s performance evaluation was completely different than last year, when the school board gave the superintendent a mixed review in the aftermath of a challenging and difficult…

Published in the June 27, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — With the goal of improving the town’s sidewalks and intersections, the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a Complete Streets policy last week.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) established the Complete Streets Funding Program in order to provide “technical assistance and construction funding…

Published in the June 20, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Tensions ran high over proposed Summer Street roadway improvements during an informational meeting on June 12.

Bayside Engineering has been hired by the town to make improvements to Summer Street. The firm’s president, Norman Brown, said the town is looking to receive state…

Published in the June 20, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Pioneer Youth Football and Cheer’s registration numbers for the upcoming season are very strong, LPYFC Communications Director Rebecca Drzewiczewski said in an email sent to the Villager.

LPYFC was formed last fall by a group of parents who became frustrated that Lynnfield…

Published in the June 20, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The proposed Perley Burrill subdivision is inching closer to becoming a reality.

The Planning Board voted to continue its public hearing on the proposed two-lot subdivision at the site of the former Perley Burrill gas station, 914 Salem St., on June 13. The…