Lynnfield News

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…

Published in the June 13, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School Class of 2018 graduates Ashley Mitchell and Anthony Murphy discussed their experiences in the Senior Internship Program during the School Committee’s June 5 meeting. 

“The internship program was on the school improvement (plan) a couple years ago at Lynnfield High…

Published in the June 13, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — With the school year drawing to a close next week, Lynnfieldians are gearing up for another summer of fun.

The town will kick off the summer when the Lynnfield Athletic Association (LAA) holds its 51st annual Fourth of July 5K Road Race on…

Published in the June 13, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — With several large capital projects looming and a possible murky budget picture on the horizon, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to appoint the Strategic Planning Committee last week.

Selectmen Chairman Dick Dalton said the board recently discussed appointing the Strategic Planning Committee…