Lynnfield News

Published in the February 8, 2017 edition

PEABODY — A unique opportunity to learn what it takes to be a CEO is being offered by the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) for the community by the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC).

Hear from local business leaders as they share their stories with students who are…

Published in the February 1, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Ship, 24 Broadway, might not be sailing away just yet.

In a phone interview with the Villager, Historical Commission Chairman Steve Todisco said the commission and Ship Mall, LLC’s owners came to an agreement last week that will delay razing the iconic…

Published in the February 1, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Fire Chief Mark Tetreault is requesting a capital budget of $850,400 for Fiscal Year 2018, but with a caveat. He is not expecting it to be fully funded.

Tetreault explained to the board up front: “My capital is fairly long but keep in…

Published in the February 1, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — It has been said…

Published in the February 1, 2017 edition

Published in the January 25, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Attorney Tom Mullen drew a round of laughter at Monday’s selectmen’s meeting when he characterized the passage of ballot Question 4 legalizing the recreational use, cultivation and sale of marijuana statewide as “a nightmare for Town Counsels throughout the commonwealth.”

But all kidding…

Published in the January 25, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

BOSTON — Lynnfield natives Louis and Michael DiBiccari have made a name for themselves in the restaurant world after opening their…

Published in the January 25, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A political newcomer this week took out nomination papers to run for a seat on the Planning Board in the April town election.

Willard Lane resident Brian Charville pulled papers on Monday, Jan. 23, and is running for a five-year term. Planning Board…

Published in the January 25, 2017 edition

Pioneers with a Purpose fundraiser Jan. 30

Published in the January 25, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Join Pioneers with a Purpose for a night of skating under the stars at the MarketStreet rink while benefiting a family who lost all their possessions in a recent fire.

During the event on Monday, Jan…

Published in the January 25, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — This year, the Lynnfield Cultural Council will distribute $4,837 in grants to 14 grant recipients in town.

The Lynnfield Cultural Council (LCC) is part of a network of 329 local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the commonwealth. The Massachusetts Cultural Council program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation and…

Posted on: Friday, January 20, 2017

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Join Pioneers with a Purpose for a night of skating under the stars at the MarketStreet rink while benefiting a family who lost all their possessions in a recent fire.

The event is Monday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 9 p.m. MarketStreet is donate…