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State reports very high flu activity with cases climbing
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza…
Massachusetts fire deaths drop by 12% in 2025
Massachusetts fire deaths in 2025 declined from a seven-year high in 2024, with more than…
Residents give ICE the cold shoulder
Most people celebrated the new year by counting down the minutes, cheering at midnight, and…
Making headlines in 2025
As we ring in the new year, it’s only right that we take a look…
Library hosts food drive for furry friends
The Lynnfield Public Library is hosting a pet food drive until the end of January.…
Spring water whets Lynnfield’s appetite
A natural spring flowing quietly beneath eastern Massachusetts has become the focus of renewed attention…
Sports
Barstow, Glynn, Kouyoumdjian lead the way for LNR
The Lynnfield/North Reading wrestling team had a productive week, going 4-2 to improve to 7-2.…
This week’s schedule
THURSDAY No varsity events scheduled FRIDAY Girls basketball Lynnfield at Hamilton-Wenham (6:30) Boys basketball Hamilton-Wenham…
PLNR tops Marblehead in day of firsts
Saturday was quite a day for the Peabody/Lynnfield/North Reading girls hockey team. The team picked…
Roundup: Lynnfield blanks Boston Latin in win
The Pioneers earned a 2-0 shutout over Boston Latin last Friday at Murphy Rink. Goalie…
Lifestyle
Light Up Lynnfield is back!
Get ready to illuminate the holiday season! Light Up Lynnfield is the perfect opportunity for…
Ladies of Lynnfield to host their 56th annual Toy Drive
The Ladies of Lynnfield will host its 56th annual Catholic Charities Holiday Toy Drive on…
Grateful for Our Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge
November may be darker and greyer, but there are many things to be grateful for…
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Lynnfield Municipal Calendar: Jan. 8-14, 2026
Thursday, Jan. 8 Council on Aging Meeting 8 a.m. 525 Salem St. Agenda Call to…
Gov. Healey secures $162M to improve rural health across Mass.
Following a successful application led by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the…
In-person early voting approved
The Town’s Board of Registrars unanimously approved a new system for the upcoming local election…
Rep. Jones to kick off new year with office hours on Friday
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) has released the complete schedule for…
New study shows increased seat belt use in Massachusetts
During 2025, more Massachusetts road users than ever are likely to use their seat belts…
MassDOT announces 10th annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, through its Safe Routes to School Program, is pleased to…
Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Maura Healey has declared January to be Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, joining…
Town sets election dates
The Town has announced the key dates for its 2026 elections. Lynnfield’s annual town election…