Lynnfield News

Published in the November 9, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — The search for a new captain at the helm of the Department of Public Works (DPW) has ended.

John M. Tomasz of Newburyport will assume the post of Director of Public Works on Monday, Nov. 28. Town Administrator Jim Boudreau told the Villager…

Published in the November 9, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — In an unanimous decision, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted on Nov. 1 to uphold, in part, the cease and desist order issued by the building inspector last May to Alexander Styller, 8 Needham Rd., prohibiting the rental of his property for…

Published in the November 9, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Veterans’ Day celebration will take place on Friday, Nov. 11 on the Lynnfield common. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., and will last approximately 30 minutes. All Lynnfield veterans and residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

“Veterans’ Day is a celebration of…

Published in the November 2, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Call it DPW Director search 2.0.

The selectmen have once again offered their unanimous endorsement of a new candidate to fill the position of Director of Public Works.

John M. Tomasz, a professional engineer from Newburyport with over 34 years of experience in…

Published in the November 2, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — America’s long national nightmare will be coming to a close on Nov. 8, when voters cast ballots in the Presidential Election.

Local residents from all four precincts will be casting ballots at Lynnfield High School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. According to…

Published in the November 2, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Residents have no reason to doubt the outcome of the town’s Presidential Election results, Town Clerk Trudy Reid said last week.

Republican candidate Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed the election is “rigged,” telling his supportors to watch out for large–scale voter fraud…

Published in the November 2, 2016 edition

Published in the November 2, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Middle School is presenting the musical The Lion King Jr. this weekend.

Lion King Jr. is a one-act theater musical adapted from the classic animated Disney film The Lion King.

The musical will premier in the middle school auditorium on Friday, Nov…

Published in the November 2, 2016 edition

Dear Editor:

Although it seems like we’ve been hearing about the November 8 elections for the past two years, as we come into the home stretch, I want to share some thoughts that will help you and the election staff to make the day an enjoyable experience for…

Published in the November 2, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — A public information session and workshop on the proposed Wakefield/Lynnfield Rail Trail project will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Al Merritt Media and Cultural Center, 600 Market St. (second floor) at MarketStreet Lynnfield.

Representatives of WorldTech Engineering of Woburn, the…

Published in the October 26, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — It is said that patience is a virtue. For the 135 voters who turned out for the second session of October Town Meeting last Thursday at 7:30 p.m., their patience eventually paid off.

Heeding the advice of Town Moderator Arthur Bourque when the…