Lynnfield News

Controversy over Rec Director’s salary

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Town Administrator Jim Boudreau has presented his recommendations for a $53.2 million operating budget and a $1.8 million capital budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to the Board of Selectmen.

Boudreau stated that his FY18 budget recommendations meets…

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD— Some might say it’s like watching “Groundhog Day” while others will say it’s about keeping competitive in the cut-throat world of maintaining market share in an ever-changing landscape.

But the end result is the same. Once again, the voters at Lynnfield’s Annual Town Meeting…

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — A citizens’ petition offered by the Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail will seek to have Town Meeting authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease of up to 99 years with the MBTA on behalf of the town.

The petition…

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail are hosting a forum on Thursday, March 30, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Lynnfield Middle School. All are invited.

There will be a presentation regarding the rail trail, which will be followed by a question and answer session.

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — For townspeople who wish to learn more about the…

Published in the March 22, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — School officials will not be endorsing the rail trail before Town Meeting, School Committee Chairman Tim Doyle and Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay said in separate interviews with the Villager last week. T

he Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail group has been…

Published in the March 15, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Nearly…

Published in the March 15, 2017 edition

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Published in the March 15, 2017 edition

By BOB BURGESS

LYNNFIELD — In an eye-opening display of directness and with an unflinching willingness to address significant church issues, Bishop Mark O’Connell…

Published in the March 15, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Board of Selectmen’s meeting on Monday, March 20 will start 30 minutes later than usual, at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Al Merritt Media and Cultural Center, 600 Market St. (second floor, elevator on premises).

This is the last meeting during which…

Published in the March 15, 2017 edition

READING – The Reading Symphony Orchestra (RSO) invites patrons and audience members of all ages to join in the concert experience on Sunday, March 19 at 3:30 p.m.

This concert experience will be held at the William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center in Reading Memorial High School. The…

Published in the March 15, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School Junior Class Post Prom Committee invites the community to join them at the second annual Saint Patrick’s Day Party and Fundraiser on Friday, March 17 at the Wakefield Lynnfield Lodge of Elks from 7-11 p.m.

Tickets are $20. The event will feature…