Lynnfield News

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Businessman Donald J. Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took the town by storm on Super Tuesday, as the frontrunners for the Republican and Democratic nominations for president came out on top here.

According to the official presidential primary results supplied…

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD —  A citizens’ petition submitted by the Lynnfield Moms Group (LMG) will seek town funds to replace the aging playground structures at Glen Meadow Park off Trickett Road.

LMG was formed just over two years ago to support local moms and connect families with…

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Spotlighters of Lynnfield have announced the Catherine Ruby McGrath Theater Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all seniors who are interested and active in all aspects of theater.

Catherine Ruby McGrath was a child dance performer in the 1920s in the Chicago area. She studied…

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The community is invited to join the Friends of the Lynnfield Public Library, the Board of Library Trustees and members of the library staff in welcoming new Library Director Holly Mercer to town.

The festivities will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at the Library Mezzanine…

Published in the March 2, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Under a proposal by the Recreation Commission, the salary of Recreation Director Julie Mallett would increase to $52,000 per year in FY ‘17.

Although this would be an increase of over $7,000 from her current annual salary of $44,880, she would still be…

Published in the March 2, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee gave Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay a positive review for the superintendent’s job performance Feb. 23.

School Committee Chairwoman Susie Cleary recently distributed evaluation forms for committee members to use in order evaluate Tremblay’s performance the…

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Published in the March 2, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — The Lynnfield Moms Group is hosting an ‘80s Night fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 from 8 p.m.–12 a.m. at the Lynnfield Wakefield Lodge of Elks, 63 Bay State Rd., Wakefield

The LMG, in partnership with Townscape, is hosting the ‘80s fundraiser to replace the playground equipment…

Published in the March 2, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — On Tuesday, March 15, there will be a public hearing on the designated roads chosen as scenic under the Scenic Road bylaw as part of the regularly scheduled Conservation Commission meeting at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall.

Five roads will be discussed: Main Street, Summer Street…

Published in the February 24, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — The state Department of Public Health (DPH) has pointed out numerous deficiencies in the plan outlined by Partners HealthCare on how it will maintain access to “essential” services currently provided to area residents affected by the planned closure of Union Hospital in Lynn…

Published in the February 24, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The April 11 town election will be headlined by a race for an open selectmen’s seat for the second straight year.

Planning Board member Richard “Dick” Dalton and Housing Authority member Michael Walsh are the two candidates vying to succeed Selectman Tom Terranova…