BOSTON – State and local officials are celebrating the awarding of a $200,000 MassTrails grant to the Town of Lynnfield to provide support for the Wakefield-Lynnfield Rail Trail Project. The grant funds will be used for continuing design on the 2.8-mile rail trail from Fosters Lane in Wakefield through Lynnfield to Nichols Lane in Peabody. Lynnfield will provide a local … [Read more...] about Lynnfield awarded $200,000 MassTrails grant for rail trail design costs
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Regency review continues in Lynnfield
The Planning Board continued its public hearing on the special permit for 1301 Main St. at its meeting last Wednesday. Toll Brothers Inc. and the Morin-Cameron Group Inc. applied to build a 66-unit senior-housing development, the Regency at Lynnfield, at 1301 Main St. Dan Powers of the Morin-Cameron Group spoke on behalf of the applicants and presented their revisions to … [Read more...] about Regency review continues in Lynnfield
Lynnfield dials up cellphone school policy
The School Committee met to discuss changes to various policies, including a new cellphone and related electronic devices policy, at its meeting on Thursday. At the beginning of the meeting, Committee Chair Kate DePrizio said she had heard some confusion, and clarified the meeting was only for discussion and there would be no votes taken. “We want to have a really … [Read more...] about Lynnfield dials up cellphone school policy
Lynnfield Recreation discusses pickleball scheduling
The Recreation Commission discussed the increasing frustration of residents who are attempting to schedule town pickleball courts. There are six lined pickleball courts at Lynnfield Middle School and two lined courts at Glen Meadow, but Lynnfield Recreation only manages the courts at Glen Meadow and Newhall Park, Commission Chair Michael Cuddy said. Since Lynnfield … [Read more...] about Lynnfield Recreation discusses pickleball scheduling
Terri Farrell honored as a 2024 Commonwealth Heroine
Lynnfield resident Terri Farrell was selected as a 2024 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW). Farrell was nominated by House Minority Leader Rep. Bradley Jones. “Terri is the epitome of what it means to be a Commonwealth Heroine: someone who gives back to the community and is constantly working to help enrich the lives of … [Read more...] about Terri Farrell honored as a 2024 Commonwealth Heroine