Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Historical Society concluded its 2025 program year with a festive member ham and bean supper held in conjunction with the fifth annual Virtual Country Store, a beloved tradition that continues to unite the community even in its new digital format.

Founded in 1954, the Lynnfield Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable…

In 1897, Dr. Philip O’Hanlon, a coroner’s assistant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, was asked a question by his then 8-year-old daughter, Virginia, which many parents have been asked before: Whether Santa Claus really exists. O’Hanlon deferred. He suggested Virginia wrote asking the question to one of New York’s most prominent newspapers at the time…

With New Year’s Day taking place on Thursday, Jan. 1, the Villager will have early deadlines for editorial content for the Dec. 30 issue.

All press releases and editorial content needs to be emailed to the Lynnfield Villager by 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. Editorial content can be emailed to [email protected].

The Villager appreciates…

LYNNFIELD — The Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the curbside trash and recycling collection schedule for the holidays.

While curbside collection for trash was on a normal schedule on Dec. 22, 23 and 24, there will be delayed trash pick up on Christmas Day. Trash scheduled to be collected on Christmas Day will…

A LARGE CROWD OF RESIDENTS attended the annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the Town Common on Dec. 16. The Chabad of the North Shore hosted the ceremony once again. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A large crowd of residents came together to celebrate Hanukkah during the annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the…