Lynnfield News

Published in the September 6, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Ship has officially sunk.

The legendary Route 1 restaurant, 24 Broadway, was razed last week in order for a new 7,580 sq. ft. strip mall to be built. The project also includes building a 2,500 sq. ft. drive-up restaurant and coffee shop…

Published in the September 6, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen recently voted unanimously to appoint former Selectman Bob MacKendrick to the Historical Commission.

MacKendrick served as a selectmen from 2005-2013 and was the town’s assistant fire chief. He is a member of the Historical Society and hosts a program…

Published in the September 6, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Tensions ran high at the Lynnfield Youth Football and Cheerleading (LYFC) Board of Directors annual meeting at the Al Merritt Center on Aug. 30 after a number of parents were prevented from attending.

LYFC previously conducted a meeting on Aug. 7, but attorney…

Published in the August 30, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Three people affiliated with Lynnfield Youth Football and Cheerleading (LYFC), who are currently being investigated by Attorney General Maura Healey’s office for allegedly misusing funds, have filed a lawsuit against CBS Corporation, WBZ-TV Reporter Ryan Kath, two local officials and five other people…

Published in the August 30, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Local officials have begun laying the groundwork for bringing a dog park to the center of town.

During last week’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Selectman Phil Crawford said local officials have identified a potential dog park location off of Carter Road.

“The land…

Published in the August 30, 2017 edition

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Published in the August 23, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The days of sleeping in and relaxing in the sun will be coming to a close for local kids when a new school year begins on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Students in grades 1-12 will be returning to the classroom on August 30 and…

Published in the August 23, 2017 edition

 By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — As the summer of 2017 draws to a…

Published in the August 23, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD —Lahey Health is coming to MarketStreet Lynnfield next year, National Development Managing Partner Ted Tye said in an email sent to the Lynnfield Villager recently.

Tye said construction of the new facility, Building 1350, will begin this fall.

“The building is a combined retail…

Published in the August 23, 2017 edition

Published in the August 16, 2017 edition

Published in the August 16, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Wayne Shaffer will continue leading the Lynnfield Youth Football and Cheerleading (LYFC) program this fall, but a new board of directors will surround him.

The LYFC held its annual board meeting last week when the youth sports organization elected its new Board of…