Thursday, Jan. 8 Council on Aging Meeting 8 a.m. 525 Salem St. Agenda Call to order Approval of Dec. 6, 2025 meeting minutes Budget review Program updates 250th Celebration Committee Meeting 6 p.m. 600 Market Street Agenda Update from Co-Chairs on events (Slides) Published Guidance on written essay, photography competition, … [Read more...] about Lynnfield Municipal Calendar: Jan. 8-14, 2026
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New study shows increased seat belt use in Massachusetts
During 2025, more Massachusetts road users than ever are likely to use their seat belts to ensure safe travels. A new study has found that seat belt use in Massachusetts has increased for the third year in a row, marking the state’s highest seat belt usage rate on record. The Healey-Driscoll Administration commended the collaborative efforts led by state and local agencies to … [Read more...] about New study shows increased seat belt use in Massachusetts
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 Healey-Driscoll Administration has received $162 million from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services to improve rural health in Massachusetts in 2026. This is the first year award of a five-year program, which will run from 2026 through 2030. Massachusetts worked closely … [Read more...] about Gov. Healey secures $162M to improve rural health across Mass.
In-person early voting approved
The Town's Board of Registrars unanimously approved a new system for the upcoming local election at its meeting on Monday. In the upcoming election, Lynnfield residents will now have the option for in-person early voting. Early voting will be held Friday, April 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Old Town Hall Office at 55 Summer St. Although the last day to register is 10 days … [Read more...] about In-person early voting approved
Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Maura Healey has declared January to be Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, joining the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, International Association of Fire Fighters, and fire service agencies around the world to promote cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection in the fire service all month long. “Firefighters face a higher risk of developing … [Read more...] about Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month