Lynnfield News

Published in the December 7, 2016 edition

 By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen has begun laying the groundwork to keep any kind of commercial recreational marijuana activity out of Lynnfield.

The decision comes in the wake of a statewide vote on the Nov. 8 ballot approving recreational use and commercial sale of…

Published in the December 7, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The school department is hosting Family Coding Night on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the Lynnfield High School media center.

According to technology integration specialist Jennifer Judkins, Family Coding Night builds on the school department’s Hour of Code initiatives. Hour of Code, a worldwide…

Published in the December 7, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Department of Public Works (DPW) recycling yard behind Town Hall at 55 Summer St., will remain open through next Wednesday, Dec. 14.

The extended season applies to the normal Wednesday and Saturday operating hours at the DPW yard. The remaining dates for Lynnfield residents to dispose…

Published in the November 30, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — On Monday, the Board of Selectmen voted to set the residential and commercial tax rates despite the objections of several MarketStreet Lynnfield business owners in attendance.

Assessing Manager Raymond Boly said the residential tax rate will decrease by 72 cents, from $14.50 per…

Published in the November 30, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — It’s the most wonderful time of year.

The town will be ushering in the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 3 when the highly anticipated Country Store, Tree Lighting ceremony and Gingerbread House Contest return to town. The three events’ organizers are hoping for…

Published in the November 30, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD —Tom Tully has dedicated his…

Published in the November 30, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Historical Society will present their beloved annual holiday Country Store on Saturday, Dec. 3. The Old Meeting House doors will open at 9 a.m.

This year’s Country Store will feature beautifully decorated wreaths, swags, Vermont Cabot Cheese cut to order, ham and bean suppers…

Published in the November 30, 2016 edition

Published in the November 22, 2016 edition

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Published in the November 22, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Class of 2016’s SAT scores decreased slightly but the scores remain similar to previous years, High School Principal Bob Cleary told the School Committee last week.

Before the SAT was revamped earlier this year, students were graded on three different areas on…

Published in the November 22, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The number of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams continues to climb and students continue to perform well on the tests.

The AP program provides students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. The AP program also…

Published in the November 22, 2016 edition