Lynnfield News

Published in the September 12, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

LYNNFIELD — While many teachers and students had a break from the hallowed halls of the Lynnfield Public Schools, members of the EdTech staff spent the summer months repairing, organizing, and significantly upgrading technology across the district.

Digital Learning Director Stephanie Hoban presented an overview…

Published in the September 5, 2018 edition

Published in the September 5, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Concerns about discolored water again boiled over during a contentious and heated discussion during the Lynnfield Center Water District Board of Water Commissioners meeting last week. 

The LCWD has come under fire the last several months due to residents living in the Apple…

Published in the September 5, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Planning Board supported a proposal last week seeking to overhaul the town’s Planning and Conservation Departments.

Town Administrator Rob Dolan recalled the town’s fiscal year 2019 budget includes a town planner position budgeted for $65,000. The town previously had a planning and…

Published in the August 29, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Get the popcorn ready. Election season is here.

The state primary will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Voters in all four precincts will cast ballots in the Lynnfield High School gymnasium. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Town Clerk…

Published in the August 29, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Residents will be given an opportunity to decide the fate of the proposed Wakefield-Lynnfield Rail Trail, Town Administrator Rob Dolan said last week.

Dolan noted the rail trail’s design is moving closer to reaching the 25 percent design phase.

“The process we are…

Published in the August 29, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen authorized Town Administrator Rob Dolan to apply for a Community Compact grant last week.

Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order creating the Community Compact program in January 2015. The selectmen signed onto the program in December 2016.

The…

Published in the August 29, 2018 edition

Published in the August 22, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Time is winding down as summer vacation ends and a new school year begins on Wednesday, Aug. 29.

Students in grades 1-12 will be returning to the classroom on Aug. 29 and the first day of school for preschool and kindergarten students is…