Lynnfield News

This story  has been updated from the print edition published August 31, 2016

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — The search for a new Director of Public Works is in full swing.

The deadline for applicants to apply for the position is Friday, Sept. 2 at noon.

The opening became available earlier this summer when current…

Published in the August 24, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The days of staying up late and sleeping…

Published in the August 24, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Appeals Court of Massachusetts has dismissed an appeal of an Open Meeting Law complaint, Town Counsel Tom Mullen announced at last week’s Board of Selectmen meeting.

Superior Court Judge Robert Cornetta dismissed the case Three Registered Voters vs. Board of Selectmen of…

Published in the August 24, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Last week, the selectmen voted to foreclose on the Perley Burrill property, 906 Salem St., for owner Joseph Pedoto’s failure to pay back taxes owed to the town.

Selectmen Chairman Phil Crawford noted Bank of America agreed to release Perley Burrill’s first mortgage…

Published in the August 24, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library has announced it is launching a free series of programs and workshops this fall designed to improve one’s well-being.

All programs are open to the public and no registration is required to attend.

The series begins on Thursday, Sept. 8 at the…

Published in the August 17, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — On Monday, the selectmen unanimously accepted the resignation of Department of Public Works Director Andrew Lafferty despite the objections of four DPW employees.

Town Administrator Jim Boudreau said Lafferty will be stepping down as DPW director on September 9 after leading the department…

Published in the August 17, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The selectmen and Historical Commission came to terms on historic preservation restrictions for Centre Farm on Monday.

Voters at a Special Town Meeting in June 2014 voted 534-27 to purchase the seven-acre Centre Farm, 567 Main St., for $1.55 million, which included $1.4 million…

Published in the August 17, 2016 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

LYNNFIELD — The coming school year may see an exciting development for local swimmers – expansion of the Pioneers’ co-ed swim team into a co-operative program with students from Wakefield Memorial High School (WMHS).

WMHS Director of Athletics, Health and Wellness Brendan Kent stated at…

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Published in the August 17, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — If you’re not registered to vote, or if you’re new to town and want to vote in the Sept. 8 State Primary, or if you want to change your party enrollment to vote on Sept. 8, the voter registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 19, from 8…

Published in the August 17, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The annual Freshmen Orientation for all incoming ninth grade students will be held at Lynnfield High School on Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

On this day, students will meet key staff members, visit their homeroom/lockers, participate in team building activities within their…