The Lynnfield Tree Committee invites the community to attend a lecture by local naturalist Steve Fantone at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3, at the Meeting House, 617 Main St. Fantone will present a visual tour of Reedy Meadow through still and video photography, emphasizing the vital role trees play in supporting wildlife and human well-being. A longtime Lynnfield resident, Fantone … [Read more...] about The wonders of trees and wildlife in Lynnfield
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Local geologist urges radon testing
The National Cancer Institute estimates that radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually. Local geologist Patricia Fabbri urges residents to test their homes for the gas, especially during the winter months when levels can rise. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Essex County is a Zone 1 area, meaning homes may have an average indoor radon level of … [Read more...] about Local geologist urges radon testing
Lynnfield plugged into National Grid improvements
Construction to improve the electric transmission system affecting Lynnfield and nearby towns began last week and is expected to last until February 2026, according to National Grid. The project involves replacing aging wooden and steel transmission structures with new steel structures along an 18-mile corridor, according to a posting on the Lynnfield town … [Read more...] about Lynnfield plugged into National Grid improvements
Library reflects on past, looks to future
The director of Lynnfield Public Library (LPL), Abigail Porter, presented her budget outlook for fiscal 2026 to the Select Board last Monday night, a presentation that also highlighted the library’s recent achievements. During the meeting, Porter shared key figures from fiscal 2024, including 112,970 visitors—an average of 388 per day—95,655 items checked out, 9,309 … [Read more...] about Library reflects on past, looks to future
Lynnfield Library announces 2025 Community Read
The Lynnfield Public Library is excited to announce its 2025 Community Read! This year, we will be reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, a now-classic work of middle-grade literature that’s perfect for family reading. In addition, this year's Middle School Play (Feb. 7-9) will feature an interpretation of Percy Jackson. For those already familiar with Percy Jackson, … [Read more...] about Lynnfield Library announces 2025 Community Read