Lynnfield News

THE AMERICAN FLAG gently blows in the wind in front of the Veterans Memorial while the site was encased with snow on Feb. 26. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Let the campaigning begin!

The April 14 Town Election ballot was finalized on Tuesday, Feb. 24 when the deadline to pull and return nomination papers at the Town Clerk’s Office took place. There will be three contested races on the ballot this spring for Select Board, School Committee and Planning Board…

ZARRAR RAJA

Board of Registrars member

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNNFIELD — The Select Board unanimously voted to appoint two people to two different committees during a recent meeting.

Lynnfield High School senior Zarrar Raja was appointed to the Board of Registrars. According to the town’s website, the Board of Registrar’s “responsibilities include registering voters, making…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — There were 197 town employees who made over $100,000 last year.

According to documents supplied by Town Treasurer/Tax Collector Wendy Neil and based on employees’ W-2 forms (which the Villager does not have access to), 197 town employees earned six-figure salaries in 2025. Several municipal employees who retired last year…

LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS artwork created in art teacher Myla Zinetti’s class. (Courtesy Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Grades K-12 Visual Arts Coordinator Elizabeth Hayden gave a presentation about the Art Department during a recent School Committee meeting.

Hayden, who also serves as a photography/graphic design teacher at Lynnfield High School, said the Art…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 25, 2026

The Villager has always offered candidates running for municipal office the chance to tell our readers about themselves, and it will be no different in 2026. With the April 14 Town Election ballot now set, we would like to lay out some ground rules about publicizing…

LYNNFIELD — The Planning and Conservation Department is launching a new tree planting program that will be ushering in to mark Lynnfield’s 250th Celebration that will be taking place June 19-21.

In recognition of this special event, 25 trees will be planted this April, May and June. As part of the initiative, 250th Celebration Committee…

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

ZBA meeting, 7 p.m., Maney Room.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

Early release for schools. LMS @ 11 a.m., LHS/SSS @ 11:30 a.m., HHS at 12 p.m.

School Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Al Merritt Media

Coloring Club, 6-8 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Classic Film Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

Virtual yoga…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 25, 2026

LYNNFIELD — There are fun winter happenings taking place at the Lynnfield Senior Center.

Seniors are invited to come to the center to enjoy seasonal programs, activities and community gatherings designed especially for adults 60 years and older. To view the Senior Center’s full newsletter and…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 25, 2026
By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Two Lynnfield High School…