Lynnfield News

Another World War II veteran died last week. This news is depressing but hardly surprising since according to the U.S. Veterans Administration, these members of America’s Greatest Generation are passing from the scene at an average of 492 a day.

But last week’s passing of Albert E. Sylvia Sr. at the age of 91 was…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Once again, the Villager is calling upon our readers to assist us in locating the winner of the newspaper’s First Baby of the New Year contest.

The baby did not have to be born on New Year’s Day to be declared the winner. In fact, only one baby in the…

LYNNFIELD — The public is invited to retirement party of patrolman Charlie Peabody in honor of his 40 years of service to the Lynnfield Police Department and the community.

The party will be held at Spinelli’s of Lynnfield on Route 1 South on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Tickets are $45 per person and…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Oh where, oh where could the stork be hiding?

The Lynnfield Villager is looking for a winner in the newspaper’s eighth annual First Baby contest.

The Villager and many other local businesses are prepared to shower the first baby born to a Lynnfield family in 2015 with a variety of…

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield American Legion Post 131 is in the process of rebuilding and is looking for new members.

Veterans of any age, gender and service branch who reside in Lynnfield are welcome to join. The Wakefield-Lynnfield Elks Club has opened its doors for the Legion and the group’s next meeting is Thursday, Jan. 22…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — An allegation of an Open Meeting Law violation due to the manner in which the successor to retired Town Administrator Bill Gustus was selected is now in the hands of Essex County Superior Court Judge Robert Cornetta.

In the Lawrence courtroom last Thursday, Judge Cornetta took under advisement the written…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — High School Principal Bob Cleary was peppered Jan. 13 with questions from the School Committee about the percentage of Lynnfield High School students taking Advanced Placement courses.

The high school principal appeared before the school board to give his annual Program of Studies presentation. He said high school department heads…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Board of Health Director Kristin Esposito McRae submitted a preliminary budget request for fiscal year 2016 of $115,281 to the Board of Selectmen in the first phase of the review process leading up to April Town Meeting.

McRae said her budget outline matches what she…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — When retiring Town Administrator Bill Gustus sums up his life’s work, he can reflect on a career spanning both the public and the private sectors that emphasized putting people first.

His accomplishments since arriving in Lynnfield in December 2002 are many and varied but each has helped a…

By MARK SARDELLA

LYNNFIELD — More than 100 people, including family…

By DAN TOMASELLO

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