Lynnfield News

Published in the November 11, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD— With the deadline for Kinder Morgan to submit its application for the high-pressure gas line to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) less than two weeks away, the town is positioned to object to it and file as an intervenor.

“We have still taken…

Published in the November 11, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD— Two major developments have occurred in the past few weeks in the town’s pursuit to get the Perley Burrill property at 906-914 Salem St. cleaned up and back taxes paid.

The Bank of America agreed to discharge the mortgage on the property and the…

Published in the November 11, 2015 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Class of 2015’s SAT scores increased for the second straight year, Lynnfield High Principal Bob Cleary told the School Committee Nov. 3.

Students are graded on three different areas on the SAT — critical reading, writing and math for a combined score…

Published in the November 11, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School Drama Department is presenting Into…

Published in the November 11, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — The public is invited to participate in the Lynnfield Public Library’s “community visioning meeting” on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.

The meeting dubbed, “Our Library, Our Tomorrow,” will be held in the Middle School cafeteria.

Hosted by the town and the library as well as…

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…