Lynnfield News

Published in the September 27, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Wanted: Reporters to cover municipal government in Lynnfield. Responsibilities include attending evening meetings of various town boards, as needed, including School Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), Planning Board and Conservation Commission. The successful candidate will establish a working relationship with these boards and be adept at meeting tight…

Published in the September 20, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The day of the April Town Election might be changing if voters approve a proposed warrant article at Town Meeting on Monday, Oct. 16.

Town Clerk Trudy Reid appeared before the Board of Selectmen last week to present a proposed warrant article that…

Published in the September 20, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Greater enforcement is needed in order to improve the berm and noise management issues at MarketStreet, a group of residents told the MarketStreet Advisory Committee (MSAC) on Sept. 14.

The MSAC held a public hearing on the berm and noise issues as part…

Published in the September 20, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — What a difference a year makes.

Last year, Lynnfield…

Published in the September 20, 2017 edition

Published in the September 13, 2017 edition

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Published in the September 13, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — A search is underway for two men suspected of committing a home invasion at 34 Brook Dr. on Friday, Sept. 8.

In an interview with the Villager, Police Chief David Breen said the home invasion took place at 1:54 p.m. Breen said the victim was near…

Published in the September 13, 2017 edition

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Posted on: Tuesday, September 12, 2017

LYNNFIELD — A public meeting focusing exclusively on issues related to the berm and noise management improvement at MarketStreet Lynnfield will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Al Merritt Media and Cultural Center, 600 Market St. 

The meeting is being hosted by the MarketStreet…

Published in the September 6, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town’s track and fields project is continuing to progress despite hitting a few bumps in the road, Fields Committee Chairman Arthur Bourque said in…

Published in the September 6, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Ship has officially sunk.

The legendary Route 1 restaurant, 24 Broadway, was razed last week in order for a new 7,580 sq. ft. strip mall to be built. The project also includes building a 2,500 sq. ft. drive-up restaurant and coffee shop…

Published in the September 6, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen recently voted unanimously to appoint former Selectman Bob MacKendrick to the Historical Commission.

MacKendrick served as a selectmen from 2005-2013 and was the town’s assistant fire chief. He is a member of the Historical Society and hosts a program…