Lynnfield News

Published in the July 12, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — With the impending closure of Union Hospital in Lynn by the fall of 2019, the Lynnfield Fire Department has an established protocol in place when selecting the appropriate treatment facility based on the medical needs of the patient.

This protocol, along with the…

Published in the July 12, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town began the challenging process of preserving Centre…

Published in the July 12, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — The selectmen chose not to sign the amended sewer agreement between the MWRA, MarketStreet and the town of Wakefield pending an opinion from Town Counsel.

At Monday night’s meeting, Selectman Dick Dalton questioned the need for the town to become involved in the…

Published in the July 12, 2017 edition

By HOLLY MERCER

Director, Lynnfield Public Library

LYNNFIELD — On Saturday, July 22, the Lynnfield Public Library celebrates 125 years of providing excellent library service. During these years, many people have used the Library’s services, including borrowing books, coming to programs, researching lineage, meeting with neighbors and using…

Published in the July 12, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Openings for new volunteer members currently exist on nine town boards and committees, the newly formed Town Meeting Study Committee as well as the Board of Appeals, Finance Committee, Historical Commission, Personnel Board, Open Space and Recreation Commission, Reading Municipal Light Citizens’ Advisory Council, Recreation Commission…

Posted on: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

LYNNFIELD — Due to the forecast of thunderstorms passing through town both today and tomorrow, the Lynnfield Rotary Club and band representatives have agreed to cancel this week’s Concert on the Common.

Rescheduling of the concert featuring Katrina Gustafson and her band on a future date will be discussed…

Published in the July 5, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Local and school officials are undertaking a multi-pronged approach toward preventing and treating substance abuse among adolescents and young adults in town.

The Board of Selectmen and School Committee held a joint meeting last week to discuss substance abuse prevention efforts being undertaken…

Published in the July 5, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted to continue the public hearing on the Peabody Municipal Light Plant’s request to install a guy stub pole along the westerly side of Locust Street.

PMLP Junior Electrical Engineer Will Cardello said the pole would be 35 feet…

Published in the July 5, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Last week, the Board of Selectmen voted to reappoint a slate of people to various committees and departments, with one notable exception.

The selectmen voted not to reappoint Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Thomas Aylward to another three-year term. Aylward served on the…

Published in the July 5, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — The town of Lynnfield is seeking volunteers for eight boards and committees.

Openings for new members currently exist on the Board of Appeals, Finance Committee, Historical Commission, Personnel Board, Open Space and Recreation Commission, Reading Municipal Light Citizens’ Advisory Council, Recreation Commission and Senior Citizens Advisory…

Published in the July 5, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen announced its summer meeting schedule last week. The board meets once per month in July and August.

The board will meet next Monday, July 10 beginning at 6 p.m., an hour earlier than usual.

“The July 10 meeting is…

Published in the July 5, 2017 edition