Lynnfield News - Local Headline News

Free Patriotic cookout June 22

June 2, 2016

Published in the June 1, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Due to the town’s cancelled Memorial Day cookout, Lynnfield residents are cordially invited to a patriotic cookout in honor of Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day sponsored by the Veterans’ Services Office.

The festivities will be held on Wednesday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Free Patriotic cookout June 22 Read More

Class of 2016 says goodbye to LHS Friday

June 2, 2016

Published in the June 1, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The 57th Lynnfield High School commencement ceremony for the 160 members of the Class of 2016 will be held on Friday, June 3, beginning at 6 p.m.

The ceremony will take place at Lynnfield High School’s Pioneer Stadium for the second time since…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Class of 2016 says goodbye to LHS Friday Read More

Congressman to visit Town Hall Monday

June 2, 2016

Published in the June 1, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Congressman Seth Moulton will be visiting Town Hall on Monday, June 6, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the selectmen’s meeting room.

The event, Congress on Your Corner, is part of Moulton’s effort to increase access to constituent services his office provides. During the event…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Congressman to visit Town Hall Monday Read More

The pipeline is dead; Kinder Morgan withdraws FERC application

May 26, 2016

Published in the May 25, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — It’s officially over. Kinder Morgan has officially withdrawn its application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its Northeast Energy Direct (NED) pipeline project that would have followed a route that passed through Lynnfield on its way from New York state all the way to…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

The pipeline is dead; Kinder Morgan withdraws FERC application Read More

Dalton an impressive fundraiser

May 26, 2016

In days before election

Published in the May 25, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Selectman Dick Dalton proved to be quite a fundraiser in the final eight days leading up to the town election on April 11.

According to campaign finance reports, Dalton raised $3,950 between April 2 and May 11. Dalton had…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Dalton an impressive fundraiser Read More

Fourth graders clean up Partridge Island Trail

May 26, 2016

Published in the May 25, 2016 edition

FOURTH GRADERS Cristina Donovan (left) and Olivia McGrath display the trash they collected after cleaning up the Partridge Island Trail recently. The two friends cleaned up the trail in order to make the area safer for the animals that call the wooded area and Reedy Meadow home. (Courtesy Photo) — FOURTH GRADERS Cristina Donovan (left) and Olivia McGrath display the trash they collected after cleaning up the Partridge Island Trail recently. The two friends cleaned up the trail in order to make the area safer for the animals that call the wooded area and Reedy Meadow home. (Courtesy

…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Fourth graders clean up Partridge Island Trail Read More

PHOTO: Kid’s Day at Townscape

May 26, 2016

HURRY Batman! The Penguin is on the loose! Asher Donahue, 3, has fun pretending to be Batman's sidekick, Robin, riding in the sidecar of the Batcycle at Townscape's Kids Day activities on May 21. (Maureen Doherty Photo) — HURRY Batman! The Penguin is on the loose! Asher Donahue, 3, has fun pretending to be Batman’s sidekick, Robin, riding in the sidecar of the Batcycle at Townscape’s Kids Day activities on May 21. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

Published in the May 25, 2016 edition

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

PHOTO: Kid’s Day at Townscape Read More

Enter Villager’s coloring contest!

May 26, 2016

STAYING in the lines. Elizabeth Calnan (left) and Emilie Bell, both 10, had fun entering the Villager’s coloring contest at Townscape’s Kids Day Saturday. There is still time for kids up to age 12 to win a $50 gift certificate to Meletharb’s Ice Cream and a gift subscription to the newspaper. Simply pick up entries at our office, 26 Albion St., Wakefield, and submit them by Wednesday, June 1. (Maureen Doherty Photo) — STAYING in the lines. Elizabeth Calnan (left) and Emilie Bell, both 10, had fun entering the Villager’s coloring contest at Townscape’s Kids Day Saturday. There is still time for kids up to age 12 to win a $50 gift certificate to Meletharb’s Ice Cream and a gift subscription to the newspaper. Simply pick up entries

…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Enter Villager’s coloring contest! Read More

Memorial Day Weekend at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park

May 23, 2016

Annual Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 29 at 11 a.m.

Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody will honor all veterans, past and present, on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. at their annual Memorial Day Service to take place at the Veterans Circle of the cemetery. The public is invited to attend…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Memorial Day Weekend at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Read More

Cyr named director of teaching and learning

May 19, 2016

Published in the May 18, 2016 edition

KEVIN CYR New director of teaching and learning — KEVIN CYR
New director of teaching and learning

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — High School Assistant Principal Kevin Cyr has been named as the school system’s director of teaching and learning, Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay announced at last week’s School Committee meeting.

Tremblay created the new administrative…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Cyr named director of teaching and learning Read More

New attractions at Geraniumfest and Kids Day Saturday

May 19, 2016

Come early for hot air balloon rides

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

Published in the May 18, 2016 edition

READY. AIM. FIRE. From left, Drew Von Jako, Colin McCormack and Kevin Connolly are prepared to test their battle-readiness in the Nerf Battle Zone, a new event offered at Townscape’s Kids Day on Saturday. A Nerf Mega Elite Centurion Blaster, like the one Connolly is holding, will be raffled off to benefit Townscape. (Courtesy Photo) — READY. AIM. FIRE. From left, Drew Von Jako, Colin McCormack and Kevin Connolly are prepared to test their battle-readiness in the Nerf Battle Zone, a new event offered at Townscape’s Kids Day on Saturday. A Nerf Mega Elite

…

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

New attractions at Geraniumfest and Kids Day Saturday Read More

Hayman, SC spar over director appointment

May 19, 2016

Published in the May 18, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — An unexpected and at times contentious debate erupted at the end of last week’s School Committee meeting over the school board’s plan to appoint High School Assistant Principal Kevin Cyr as the director of teaching and learning.