When the summer starts for the students, the custodial staff and Department of Public Works team begin their around-the-clock summer maintenance of the public schools, Facilities Superintendent Chris Rais said. Every school’s custodial staff does the same regular maintenance in the building, he said. The biggest project is stripping the tiles and waxing the floors throughout … [Read more...] about New facilities giving Lynnfield staff a workout
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School Committee addresses communication and transparency
The School Committee discussed its public comment policy and recent communication with the public at its meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21. After changing four policies during the summer, the School Committee voted to remove three COVID-19-related policies and discussed three more proposed changes. School Committee member Jenny Sheehan, who sits on the policy subcommittee … [Read more...] about School Committee addresses communication and transparency
Peabody pauses Casco Road changes
PEABODY — The City Council held off on Casco Road decisions, after returning from its six-week recess on Thursday. This came after a discussion regarding the legal implications laid out by the City of Lynn’s assistant city solicitor to Peabody’s City Solicitor, Attorney Don Conn. Prior to its recess, at its meeting on July 11, the council voted unanimously to amend, draft … [Read more...] about Peabody pauses Casco Road changes
In Memory Plates at the new Lynnfield Veterans Memorial are for sale
The new Lynnfield Veterans Memorial will be accepting applications for an inscribed plate to be added to the back of the four granite benches, or to the center granite pedestal, shown here. A plate may be added in memory of a family member, or a dear friend. There will only be one plate on each bench, and one on the center pedestal. The individual plates will cost $5,000 for … [Read more...] about In Memory Plates at the new Lynnfield Veterans Memorial are for sale
National Grid starts work in Summer/Archer area
National Grid will be upgrading its gas system on Summer Street between Archer Lane and Knoll Road. Their project will also include work on Cedarwood and Greenwood. Main replacement, which started on Aug. 19, is expected to take four weeks. This work includes upgrade and replacement of their gas main and likely services to homes in this area. Traffic impacts are anticipated … [Read more...] about National Grid starts work in Summer/Archer area