Lynnfield News

Published in the November 4, 2015 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Energy giant Kinder Morgan’s “community meeting” on the proposed Northeast Energy Direct (NED) natural gas pipeline went off without a hitch at Spinelli’s Function Facility in Lynnfield Oct. 29.

Kinder Morgan held the event as it prepares to file with the Federal Energy…

Published in the November 4, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — A clerk magistrate has dismissed a conflict of interest violation allegation against Selectman Christopher Barrett after finding no probable cause that a violation had occurred.

The magistrate’s hearing was held in Peabody District Court Oct. 28 before Clerk Magistrate Kevin Finnegan to determine…

Published in the November 4, 2015 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — If you’ve noticed the latest newspaper in town and wondered why Lynnfield needs a third one, so did the Villager.

Secretary of State William Galvin’s website reveals Selectman Tom Terranova is an investor in the new Lynnfield paper using his Danvers business address…

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Published in the November 4, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Middle School Drama Club is proud to present its fall musical, “Just So,” this weekend at the LMS auditorium.

The cast and crew has been hard at work perfecting their roles and sets, under the direction of Becky Petrin.

There will be three…

Published in the November 4, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield’s traditional Veterans’ Day celebration will begin at 11 a.m. sharp on Wednesday, November 11 on the Lynnfield Common. The ceremony will last approximately 30 minutes. All are invited to honor the men and women who kept the country safe.

Two veterans will receive special recognition…

Published in the November 4, 2015 edition

DRACUT — The Northeast Municipal Gas Pipeline Coalition (NMGPC) will meet on Monday, November 9 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Dracut Town Hall, Selectmen’s Chamber, 62 Arlington St., Dracut. The meeting is open to the public.

The agenda for the meeting is outlined…

Published in the October 28, 2015 edition

 By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Voters unanimously approved the land sale and land…

Published in the October 28, 2015 edition

TOWN MEETING NOTEBOOK

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — It may have taken an extra six months but changes to the town’s sign bylaws were approved by the voters at October Town Meeting Oct. 19.

Articles 15, 16 and 17, proposed by the Planning Board, had fallen victim to…

Published in the October 28, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Kinder Morgan, owners of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, has informed cities and towns the energy company intends to file plans for its proposed natural gas pipeline with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Nov. 20.

After Kinder Morgan files with FERC, Lynnfield has 21 days…

Published in the october 28, 2015 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

LYNNFIELD — The school system’s METCO program is in good shape, according to Director Lelo Masamba, who provided the School Committee with a status update last week.

METCO is a private, non-profit volunteer organization that was founded in 1966. It was a cooperative venture launched…

Published in the October 28, 2015 edition