Lynnfield News

Published in the April 5, 2017 edition

By BOB BURGESS

LYNNFIELD — In a preview of a debate looming on Town Meeting floor in a couple weeks, supporters of constructing a rail trail laid out reasons why a four-season linear recreational path would be good for the town, while opponents had questions about, among other…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD— The last of the 29 articles approved for the annual Town Meeting warrant is a citizens’ petition that seeks to rename the Lynnfield Middle School.

A group of 10 petitioners would like to rename the school the “Alan C. Melanson Middle School” in honor…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD— The request by National Development seeking a zoning amendment by citizens’ petition at April Town Meeting to allow a movie theater at MarketStreet was summed up in a single sentence for those signing the petition.

The signature page for Article 23 states simply: “Zoning…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

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Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Former Boston drummer and Cortland Lane resident John “Sib” Hashian…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Townscape Lynnfield is looking for volunteers for its Bring Your Own Rake event on Sunday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jordan Park.

Volunteers will be working to cut back the brush area immediately surrounding the soccer fields, removing brush and branches, and…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

With the April 10 town election just a week-and-a-half away, we would like to encourage local officials running for office to submit a candidate’s statement to the Villager.

Office hopefuls will be allowed one biographical piece about themselves, which we refer to as a candidate’s statement. It can…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will convene a special public meeting on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. to discuss five warrant articles on the upcoming annual Town Meeting. It will be held at the Al Merritt Center, 600 Market St., second floor.

Public…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Spring has finally arrived and our thoughts naturally turn to our outdoor activities in our backyards, gardens and lawns.

The Lynnfield Conservation Commission and the Pesticide Awareness Committee are proudly co-sponsoring a free workshop entitled: “Secrets to a Healthy Lawn” scheduled for Monday, April 3 at…

Published in the March 29, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Fat Biscuit, 335 Market Street, is treating its Lynnfield neighbors to free breakfast on Thursday, March 30.

The free breakfast will take place between 7-9 a.m. Thursday to enjoy a free homemade breakfast biscuit sandwich and locally roasted coffee.

“We opened a couple of months ago…

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition