The Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) reminds residents that restrictions are at Level 3. Level 3 water restrictions mean outdoor lawn and garden watering is only allowed starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays through 6 a.m. the following day and is prohibited at all other times. Residents are allowed to use hand-held hoses and watering cans while this restriction … [Read more...] about Water restrictions in Lynnfield Center amid high temperatures
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Residents prepare to cast their votes at Special Election
With the June 4 Special Election just days away, residents will have their last chance to voice their support or opposition to the proposed $4.65 million override that was approved by voters at the Spring Town Meeting last month. Between social media and old-fashioned letters to the editors of the local papers, residents have been extremely active in sharing their views on … [Read more...] about Residents prepare to cast their votes at Special Election
Override A, B, Cs
Despite an aggressive campaign to slash department budgets, the town is facing a significant shortfall and will be asking voters to approve a $4.65 million override at a Special Election on June 4. A successful override will cost $898.72 per average assessed home of $1,045,013. The town has not faced an override since 2012. Dolan said it's a "unique situation that a … [Read more...] about Override A, B, Cs
Select Board targets safety upgrades
Select Board Chair Phil Crawford presented a list of town goals and priorities at a meeting Monday night at the Merritt Center. "As we know we have a lot on our plate as a town," Crawford said in an opening statement. "A tremendous amount of projects have begun over the last few years, so what I would like to put out there is really not to add too much of anything more, but … [Read more...] about Select Board targets safety upgrades
Trees no match for strong winds
Windy conditions throughout Friday took down trees and utility poles in Lynnfield and Saugus, causing power outages, including at Lynnfield High School (LHS), and road closures. Winds reached up to 50 mph, according to the U.S. The National Weather Service. A wind advisory was issued from 7 p.m. on Thursday until 7 p.m. Friday for eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and … [Read more...] about Trees no match for strong winds