Published in the July 25, 2018 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — In the wake of residents still experiencing discolored water and related issues, Board of Selectmen Chairman Dick Dalton is requesting Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) representatives to appear at the selectmen’s August meeting.

Town Administrator Rob Dolan said the town is “continuing to monitor the actions of the Lynnfield Center Water District” last week.

“We are still getting a few calls,” said Dolan.

Dalton requested Dolan to invite LCWD officials to appear at the next selectmen’s meeting. He noted he and fellow Selectmen Chris Barrett and Phil Crawford have received emails and photos of discolored water from residents.

“It doesn’t seem to be moving in the right direction at this point,” said Dalton. “I would say to the public that we have no authority over the Lynnfield Center Water District. They have been cooperative and have appeared before us, but I think there are still unanswered questions and concerned families. If you could put that on the next agenda, I would appreciate it.”

The selectmen invited LCWD officials to participate in a joint meeting in June due to residents living in the Cortland Lane, Apple Hill Lane, Lowell Street and Chestnut Street areas experiencing discolored water in their homes. The Al Merritt Center was full of concerned residents.

CDM Smith engineers Elaine Sistare and Angela Moulton attributed the discolored water issues to iron and manganese built up in pipe walls. As a result, the LCWD plans on installing greensand filters at a Glen Drive treatment plant in order to treat iron and manganese.

In the meantime, LCWD has implemented a directional flushing program.

Year-end transfers OK’d

The selectmen approved a series of year-end transfers for fiscal year 2018 last week.

Dolan gave an overview of the transfers, totaling $24,857.90. The funds were transferred from the health insurance line item.

The TA proposed transferring $17,221,05 in order cover dispatchers’ overtime.

“This is the result of an unforeseen longtime illness that resulted in additional overtime to cover a dispatcher,” said Dolan.

Additionally, Dolan proposed transferring $4,758.75 to the library’s director salary line item.

“This is the result of our Library Director Holly Mercer leaving and that included paying out all of her accruals,” said Dolan.

Former Library Director Nancy Ryan has been appointed interim director in the wake of Mercer leaving town this spring.

Dolan also proposed transferring $2,878.10 to the Conservation Commission’s salary line item. He proposed transferring the funds after former Conservation Administrator Betty Adelson retired earlier this year. Conservation Administrator Emilie Cademartori succeeded Adelson.

The TA said the Finance Committee approved all of the year-end transfers. After a brief discussion, the selectmen approved the transfers.

New Starbucks approved

The selectmen voted to approve a common victualler license for a new Starbucks that will be located in a strip mall currently under construction on Route 1 South. The strip mall will be located at the site that was previously home to The Ship Restaurant.

The coffee shop will be located at 26 Broadway. The Starbucks will be 2,200 sq. ft. and will have 45 seats. There will also be a drive-thru.

Starbucks will be open from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dalton noted Starbucks’ plans were submitted to the Health Department and Building Department for approval.

“Everything is in order,” said Dolan.

There is currently a Starbucks located at MarketStreet Lynnfield. The selectmen gave no indication of when the second location will be opening since the strip mall is currently under construction.

Block party OK’d

The selectmen approved a block party on Pillings Pond Road, scheduled for 2-8 p.m. on Aug. 25.