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
Government
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
Lynnfield School Committee Candidate Debate: April 2 at 11:30 a.m.
The Lynnfield Weekly News, the Daily Item, and 01940 Magazine will host a debate among the three School Committee candidates on Wednesday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Al Merritt Center (600 Market St., second floor, Lynnfield). The event is open to the public and will be recorded and published online. The event will feature the candidates for Lynnfield School Committee … [Read more...] about Lynnfield School Committee Candidate Debate: April 2 at 11:30 a.m.