Lynnfield News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026

BOSTON – The House and Senate have approved a $63.4 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes $175,000 in state funding assistance for Lynnfield projects and additional local aid for the town.

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) and State…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Bullying and mental health were among several areas of concern that were identified in the Lynnfield Youth Wellness Survey. 

During a recent School Committee meeting, A Healthy Lynnfield Program Director Diana DeLeo said the Lynnfield Youth Wellness Survey was administered…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, July 10, taking place from 9-10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St.

During office hours, Jones or a member of…

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Rotary’s Concerts on the Common will begin on Wednesday, July 8.

The 12 Barz Band will be performing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 8.

The Rico Barr Band will playing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 15.

Rick Desanctis will be performing from…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

Kudos to state lawmakers for filling a couple of gaps in early education. With literacy indicators declining in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey on June 26 signed legislation overhauling early reading instruction here. It comes not a minute too soon.

“When you become a strong reader, you…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Art Guild (LAG) has announced that the two Lynnfield High School winners of its art-based scholarships for 2026 are Ereeny Georges and Jerusha Robins.

Georges is the recipient of the Karen Rae Simpson Duggan Memorial Scholarship for $1,000, which honors a…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

BOSTON – Lynnfield resident Ellen Crawford was recently named a recipient of the 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award.

The Massachusetts Commission on…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

JULY 2, 1986

Summer Street recognized: The United States Department of Education gave Summer Street School a commendation this week. Summer Street was one of the 270 public and private schools nationwide to receive a commendation.

Secretary of Education William J. Bennett announced the names…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager

Volume 51 – Report No. 26 • June 22-26, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ votes on roll calls from recent June sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

During the week of June 22-26, the House…