To the Editor, I urge every voting member in our community to participate in the critical override vote on June 4th. Every voting member in your household needs to vote! This override is not just about numbers — it’s about preserving the heart of our town: our schools, our public services, and ultimately, our property values. Let’s be clear—this is not a spending problem; … [Read more...] about LTTE: A request for participation
Opinion
LTTE: Why my family is voting yes on the override
To the editor: As a long-time college professor, I have seen first-hand the difference in academic performance, career opportunities and life outcomes between students from well-resourced communities and students who were not as fortunate. For this reason, among many others, my family and I will be voting in favor of the override. Todd Harris, Ph.D. Associate Professor … [Read more...] about LTTE: Why my family is voting yes on the override
LTTE: School leadership and accountability go hand in hand
To the editor: Our community is being asked to support a $4.65 million override to invest in the future of our school district. I strongly support the override. But I also support holding the School Committee accountable to conduct an external superintendent search. These are not opposing ideas. They are both rooted in responsible governance, transparency and making informed … [Read more...] about LTTE: School leadership and accountability go hand in hand
LTTE: Please vote Yes on June 4th
To the editor: On June 4, Lynnfield faces a defining vote — one that will shape the future of our town. Our schools, library, and senior center will all lose if this does not pass. I am urging the residents of Lynnfield to vote YES. When my husband and I moved here 11 years ago, we chose to raise our family in Lynnfield because we had heard so many wonderful things … [Read more...] about LTTE: Please vote Yes on June 4th
LTTE: Geary has energized the desire for excellence
To the editor: The impact of an excellent school superintendent was on display at the May 6 School Committee meeting. At that meeting, the building administrators and curriculum leaders from each of our four schools reported on the progress being made on their school improvement plan. The reports from each school reflect priorities laid out by Superintendent Thomas Geary in … [Read more...] about LTTE: Geary has energized the desire for excellence