Lynnfield News

With New Year’s Day taking place on Thursday, Jan. 1, the Villager will have early deadlines for editorial content for the Dec. 30 issue.

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LYNNFIELD — The Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the curbside trash and recycling collection schedule for the holidays.

While curbside collection for trash was on a normal schedule on Dec. 22, 23 and 24, there will be delayed trash pick up on Christmas Day. Trash scheduled to be collected on Christmas Day will…

A LARGE CROWD OF RESIDENTS attended the annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the Town Common on Dec. 16. The Chabad of the North Shore hosted the ceremony once again. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A large crowd of residents came together to celebrate Hanukkah during the annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Student Services Director Jennifer O’Connell has been working to familiarize herself with the school system since she began her tenure on July 1.

O’Connell previously served as Winthrop’s pupil personnel services director from August 2013 to last June. She worked for Winthrop Public Schools for 22 years.

Superintendent Tom Geary…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board unanimously voted to appoint a new member to the Council on Aging Board of Directors during a recent meeting.

Essex Village resident Eugene Gangemi said he has lived in town for the past 34 years.

“The town of Lynnfield is wonderful,” said Gangemi.

Gangemi said his background…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town ended the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 in a good financial position, Finance Director/Town Accountant Dave Castellarin said during a recent Select Board meeting.

Voters approved a $4.65 million Proposition 2 ½ override during a Special Town Election this past June. The town’s operating budget for FY26…

LYNNFIELD — The town has announced significant progress on the public safety building and Town Hall project, and local officials have outlined the timeline for departments to return to the facilities. 

Town Hall is expected to reopen to the public during the week of Jan. 12. In preparation, Town Hall departments will begin moving…

LYNNFIELD — Winter weather has arrived and the Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) has been busy preparing for all the challenges winter storms bring with it.

Residents may notice green hydrants, which are located in the LCWD, are covered in clear plastic bags. 

“Be assured, the hydrants are not out of service and are…