Lynnfield News

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Published in the March 16, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The annual budget hearing, held jointly by the Lynnfield Finance Committee and the Lynnfield Board of Selectmen, will convene hearing on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Al Merritt Media and Cultural Center, 600 Market St. (second floor) at MarketStreet Lynnfield. The topic of…

Published in the March 16, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Think Spring! The public is invited to enjoy a free series of programs offered by the Lynnfield Public Library that will remind you of the colorful gardens, luscious green spaces and warmer weather that will soon be upon us.

On Monday, March 21, Jeff Klapes…

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD —  The case for implementing full day tuition-free kindergarten for all Lynnfield students was made by Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay to the Board of Selectmen Monday night.

The plan, part of the school department’s proposed $22.8M operating budget for FY ’17, was first…

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Businessman Donald J. Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took the town by storm on Super Tuesday, as the frontrunners for the Republican and Democratic nominations for president came out on top here.

According to the official presidential primary results supplied…

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD —  A citizens’ petition submitted by the Lynnfield Moms Group (LMG) will seek town funds to replace the aging playground structures at Glen Meadow Park off Trickett Road.

LMG was formed just over two years ago to support local moms and connect families with…

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Spotlighters of Lynnfield have announced the Catherine Ruby McGrath Theater Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all seniors who are interested and active in all aspects of theater.

Catherine Ruby McGrath was a child dance performer in the 1920s in the Chicago area. She studied…

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The community is invited to join the Friends of the Lynnfield Public Library, the Board of Library Trustees and members of the library staff in welcoming new Library Director Holly Mercer to town.

The festivities will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at the Library Mezzanine…

Published in the March 2, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Under a proposal by the Recreation Commission, the salary of Recreation Director Julie Mallett would increase to $52,000 per year in FY ‘17.

Although this would be an increase of over $7,000 from her current annual salary of $44,880, she would still be…

Published in the March 2, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee gave Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay a positive review for the superintendent’s job performance Feb. 23.

School Committee Chairwoman Susie Cleary recently distributed evaluation forms for committee members to use in order evaluate Tremblay’s performance the…

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