Lynnfield News

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Townscape Lynnfield is looking for volunteers for its Bring Your Own Rake event on Sunday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jordan Park.

Volunteers will be working to cut back the brush area immediately surrounding the soccer fields, removing brush and branches, and…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

With the April 10 town election just a week-and-a-half away, we would like to encourage local officials running for office to submit a candidate’s statement to the Villager.

Office hopefuls will be allowed one biographical piece about themselves, which we refer to as a candidate’s statement. It can…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will convene a special public meeting on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. to discuss five warrant articles on the upcoming annual Town Meeting. It will be held at the Al Merritt Center, 600 Market St., second floor.

Public…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Spring has finally arrived and our thoughts naturally turn to our outdoor activities in our backyards, gardens and lawns.

The Lynnfield Conservation Commission and the Pesticide Awareness Committee are proudly co-sponsoring a free workshop entitled: “Secrets to a Healthy Lawn” scheduled for Monday, April 3 at…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Fat Biscuit, 335 Market Street, is treating its Lynnfield neighbors to free breakfast on Thursday, March 30.

The free breakfast will take place between 7-9 a.m. Thursday to enjoy a free homemade breakfast biscuit sandwich and locally roasted coffee.

“We opened a couple of months ago…

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

Controversy over Rec Director’s salary

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Town Administrator Jim Boudreau has presented his recommendations for a $53.2 million operating budget and a $1.8 million capital budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to the Board of Selectmen.

Boudreau stated that his FY18 budget recommendations meets…

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD— Some might say it’s like watching “Groundhog Day” while others will say it’s about keeping competitive in the cut-throat world of maintaining market share in an ever-changing landscape.

But the end result is the same. Once again, the voters at Lynnfield’s Annual Town Meeting…

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — A citizens’ petition offered by the Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail will seek to have Town Meeting authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease of up to 99 years with the MBTA on behalf of the town.

The petition…

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail are hosting a forum on Thursday, March 30, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Lynnfield Middle School. All are invited.

There will be a presentation regarding the rail trail, which will be followed by a question and answer session.

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — For townspeople who wish to learn more about the…