Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announces the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to create cell phone-free schools across the Commonwealth. By requiring school districts to prohibit student cell phone use during the school day, the bill aims to boost focus, improve mental health, and foster healthier learning environments. S.2561, “An Act to … [Read more...] about Senate passes legislation to make schools cell phone-free
Education
State cell phone ban inspires Lynnfield schools to extend policy
As the state pushes forward with the school cell phone ban promoted by Sen. Brendan P. Crighton, Lynnfield prides itself on the extension of the policy to all levels in local schools, with some minor adaptations for each. “We are out in front of a lot of other districts,” said Superintendent Thomas Geary, referring to a policy in place since August 2024. “We got very … [Read more...] about State cell phone ban inspires Lynnfield schools to extend policy
Lynnfield School Committee weighs super renewal
LYNNFIELD – Lynnfield School Committee Chair Kirsten Elworthy opened discussions over the potential renewal of Superintendent Thomas Geary’s contract. “Tom has stepped up for our district, and he deserves some certainty about where we are going next,” said Chair Kristen Elworthy in her opening remarks, expressing support for Superintendent Geary’s continuation in the … [Read more...] about Lynnfield School Committee weighs super renewal
Lynnfield override passes with 65% voter support for FY26 budget
With 65% of voters in favor of the $4.65 million override for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), the override passed in Wednesday’s special election. There were 2,936 votes tallied by 8:10 p.m. Wednesday night, which were released verbally by Town Clerk Amanda Haggstrom solely as raw data and had not yet been certified. According to Haggstrom’s uncertified data, there were 1,894 votes … [Read more...] about Lynnfield override passes with 65% voter support for FY26 budget
Residents urge School Committee to conduct a superintendent search
The pressure is ramping up on the School Committee to conduct a formal superintendent search. As some did when the interim Superintendent Thomas Geary was appointed superintendent in 2024, residents, once again, are asking the School Committee to conduct a formal search before the committee takes any action on Geary's contract. Over the last two weeks, more than 140 … [Read more...] about Residents urge School Committee to conduct a superintendent search