The School Committee unanimously agreed to support the Fiscal Year 2026 budget that is contingent on an operating budget override passing at Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, and then at the ballot on Wednesday, June 4. Before this vote, Superintendent Tom Geary spoke on the possibility of the override not passing and how the district will be preparing in the event they … [Read more...] about School Committee unanimously supports budget
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Town elects two School Committee seats
Residents headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in the annual town election. The unofficial results of the School Committee race saw challenger Kim Baker Donahue topping the ticket with 1,049 votes and incumbent Kristen Elworthy being re-elected with 684 votes. Incumbent Jenny Sheehan fell short with 654 votes. Polls closed at 8 p.m., but results for the tightly contested … [Read more...] about Town elects two School Committee seats
DPW awarded $85,400 for software
A grant of $85,400 was recently awarded to the Lynnfield Department of Public Works as a part of the Community Compact Information Technology. The announcement was made through the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Division of Local Services, which will pay for the purchase, installation and creation of an online DPW work order system and building … [Read more...] about DPW awarded $85,400 for software
Lynnfield Administrator talks override
This month, town officials from the Select Board and the School Committee have emphasized the need for a budget override this year to avoid difficult decisions for departments, in particular the school, which has asked for $3.8 million. To help keep residents informed during the process, Town Administrator Rob Dolan has opened multiple channels for communication. This … [Read more...] about Lynnfield Administrator talks override
Proposed Lynnfield Floodplain Zoning Bylaw to go before Town Meeting
At the Tuesday, April 29 Town Meeting residents will be asked to vote to adopt a proposed Lynnfield Floodplain Zoning Bylaw, intended to remove and replace Ch. 260 Town of Lynnfield Zoning Bylaw Section 9.1 Flood Plain District. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a voluntary program offering flood insurance … [Read more...] about Proposed Lynnfield Floodplain Zoning Bylaw to go before Town Meeting