Opinion

To the editor: Transparency and accountability: a stronger future for all our schools Lynnfield voters, our schools are at a crossroads. On April 8, you’ll have the power to shape the future of our school district and the financial decisions that impact every household in our town. As a candidate for School Committee, I am committed to ensuring that our community is informed, … [Read more...] about LTTE: Donahue: Smart spending, strong schools

To the editor: I attended the School Committee meeting on March 11 after reading articles and hearing talks about the budget override needed and the impact it will have on our schools. First, I want to thank Superintendent Geary and the School Committee for doing such a great job explaining the district’s needs and the consequences of a failed override. I left that … [Read more...] about LTTE: Support override, re-elect Sheehan & Elworthy

To the editor: I am writing to express my enthusiastic endorsement of Kim Baker Donahue for the Lynnfield School Committee. Having known Kim since we were 12 years old, I have had the privilege to witness firsthand the exceptional qualities that make her an ideal candidate for this position. I proudly grew up in Lynnfield, and still have family there. While I moved just a … [Read more...] about LTTE: Elect Donahue for strong schools

To the editor: The Trump administration is sabotaging the health of the United States and the world for no other reason than to offset tax cuts for the rich. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been ceaselessly cutting jobs from the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which jeopardizes not only … [Read more...] about LTTE: The grand old pox party

To the editor: On Tuesday, March 11, Superintendent Tom Geary presented his FY26 budget recommendation to the School Committee (the meeting is viewable on the Lynnfield Vimeo channel). As the town considers an override vote this April at Town Meeting, I believe it is helpful to describe the budget process from the point of view of a member of the School Committee Budget … [Read more...] about LTTE: Insight into the school budget process