Sophomores at Lynnfield High School presented their Civics Action projects to community members, who were welcomed into the gymnasium to learn about how students are making a change. The projects included integrating epinephrine nasal sprays in the town's schools, organizing clothing exchanges to combat fast fashion, and a cultural diversity club. Students, parents, and … [Read more...] about High school students demonstrate change
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War Memorial Committee gives thanks to DPW
The Veterans War Memorial Committee presented Department of Public Works Director John Scenna and his crew with a plaque thanking them for their work in bringing the monument to life. Committee Chair Joseph Connell was joined by fellow committee members Bruce Seigal and Thomas Bogart, as well as Town Administrator Rob Dolan, to express their appreciation for Scenna and the … [Read more...] about War Memorial Committee gives thanks to DPW
Aging tech at schools in need of upgrades
Lynnfield Public Schools (LPS) is requesting a capital improvement project of $650,000 this spring to complete a districtwide technology upgrade that Superintendent Thomas Geary and Head of the Technology Department Rochelle Cooper say is badly needed. This upgrade would include 40 SMART boards, 90 teacher laptops, 550 Chromebooks for students, wireless access points, … [Read more...] about Aging tech at schools in need of upgrades
Trees no match for strong winds
Windy conditions throughout Friday took down trees and utility poles in Lynnfield and Saugus, causing power outages, including at Lynnfield High School (LHS), and road closures. Winds reached up to 50 mph, according to the U.S. The National Weather Service. A wind advisory was issued from 7 p.m. on Thursday until 7 p.m. Friday for eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and … [Read more...] about Trees no match for strong winds
Lynnfield wanders through the woods
The Tree Committee hosted an information session featuring local naturalist Steve Fantone, who has spent the past few years documenting the wildlife and ecosystem of Reedy Meadow, the largest freshwater cattail marsh in Massachusetts. Through his countless hours of rail trail footage, Fantone’s work highlights the importance of native wildlife, particularly trees, in … [Read more...] about Lynnfield wanders through the woods