Lynnfield News

Published in the April 26, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — One vote.

After all the presentations made, forums held, handwringing, haggling and newspaper…

Published in the April 26, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town is currently slated to receive $5,472,810 in local aid in the proposed House Ways and Means Committee budget for fiscal year 2018.

The committee recently released its proposed state budget for FY’18, totaling $40.3 billion. The spending plan is $180 million…

Published in the April 26, 2017 edition

BY BELLA TRAVAGLINI

LYNNFIELD — Having previously served for ten years in an urban school environment, Lynnfield High School Assistant Principal Brian Bates said his first year has been somewhat of an adjustment in coming to a district replete with commitment, foundation, and tradition.

“I have never experienced…

Published in the April 26, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Water District (LWD) will be flushing fire hydrants beginning Monday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 31.

Most flushing will be conducted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents may experience rusty water for a short time, but by running…

Published in the April 26, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) will conduct water main flushing of the distribution system Mondays through Thursdays throughout the month of May during the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is part of the ongoing regular maintenance of the water distribution system and…

Published in the April 26, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Public health law in Massachusetts requires owners of all dogs and cats to have current rabies vaccinations. In addition, pet owners are required to provide a valid rabies certificate as proof.

The annual rabies clinic for dogs and cats will be held Wednesday, May 3 from…

Published in the April 19, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The state Attorney General’s office is currently investigating the financial records of Lynnfield Youth Football and Cheerleading (LYFC).

According to a copy of civil investigative demands filed in Suffolk Superior Court on July 8, 2016, Attorney General Maura Healey’s office is currently reviewing…

Published in the April 19, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Call it the case of the incredibly shrinking Town Meeting Warrant.

For a variety of reasons, the number of articles the town’s voters will be asked to act upon Monday night at the Annual Town Meeting has been streamlined as several of the…

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Published in the April 19, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — A deep and clear division continues to emerge in town over the potential development of the rail trail from Wakefield to Lynnfield that would pass through Reedy Meadow on its 2.5 mile stretch through town.

This situation could not have been displayed more…

Published in the April 19, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — A joint public forum hosted by the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC), the Master Plan Steering Committee and the Lynnfield Public Library will be held on Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Al Merritt Media and Cultural Center, 600 Market St.

 At this meeting…

Published in the April 12, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) customers voted to put fluoride back into the water supply at the annual district meeting held in the Lynnfield Middle School cafeteria last week.

During last year’s annual meeting, LCWD ratepayers voted to remove fluoride from the water…