Lynnfield News

STEPHEN RALSTON

LMS principal

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Middle School Principal Stephen Ralston has taken a leave of absence.

In the wake of three separate racist incidents where three separate students targeted a sixth grader in less than a week, Superintendent Tom Geary informed LMS families in a March 31 letter that Ralston has…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Voters will have the opportunity to vote early in-person for the April 14 Town Election on Friday, April 3, taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall, 55 Summer St.

“Please note that April 3 is also the last day to…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

LYNNFIELD — There will be two Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month events taking place during the month of April.

Local resident Susan Parziale has partnered with the Police Department and the Lynnfield Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) to hold both events.

The annual…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Classic Film Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

Virtual yoga class, 12-1 p.m., visit Lynnfield Library website for Zoom link.

Jelly Bean Taste Test for Teens, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

Lighting the Way for Autism Acceptance (Light It Up Blue), 7:30 p.m…

BREAKING NEWS: Superintendent Tom Geary informed Lynnfield Middle School families in a March 31 letter that “Principal Stephen Ralston has taken leave effective immediately, and will separate from the district on June 30.” Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico will serve as acting principal for the remainder of the academic year, and Assistant Principal Dana Courtney will…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — School Committee member Jamie Hayman was honored for his 12 years…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — School officials have pledged to address a series of racist incidents that have occurred at Lynnfield Middle School, but a debate has erupted over when the process should begin.

Tree Top Lane residents Eva Benoit Allien and Carl Allien reported…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town’s fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budgets have been finalized, but the Select Board and the Finance Committee are at odds over how the process has been handled.

The FY27 operating budget totals $80,565,960 and the capital budget equals…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and local law enforcement partners returned approximately $20,000 to three victims of cryptocurrency ATM scams, including one that occurred in Lynnfield.

The funds were seized following 2025 investigations by Essex County police departments, the…