To the editor: The Lynnfield Tree Committee, an Advisory Board to the town, is charged with acting in the best interest of our community by protecting our trees and the wider environment. Today we are writing to express our continued dismay at the planting of Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana) at the new Veterans Memorial site. Despite repeated communications, our serious … [Read more...] about LTTE: Tree Committee: Right tree, right place
Lynnfield Veteran's memorial
Connell honored for his military, community service
BOSTON — Lynnfield resident and retired U.S. Army Colonel Joseph Connell was honored Thursday for his military service and contributions to the community at the first-ever Massachusetts Military Appreciation Day. Sponsored by the Executive Office of Veterans Services, the event was held in the House of Representatives Chamber at the State House to “celebrate, honor, and … [Read more...] about Connell honored for his military, community service
VETERANS PLANT FLAGS FOR PATRIOTISM
Paving the way toward Memorial Day
Just in time for the town’s annual Memorial Day observance, the Veterans Memorial is sporting a new look, thanks to the installation of some 109 specially-inscribed pavers along the two walkways leading to the oval. War Memorial Committee Chair Joe Connell is hopeful that having the pavers installed in time for Memorial Day will “trigger” more interest in the program, and … [Read more...] about Paving the way toward Memorial Day
Tropeano, Mansfield honored with Townsend Awards
Tony Tropeano and Kirk Mansfield are this year's recipients of the Daniel Townsend Award for Excellence. Select Board Chair Dick Dalton said the award recognizes "exemplary dedication and commitment to the Town of Lynnfield." He said a number of people were nominated, but "the board had two individuals we thought were deserving recipients." Board member Phil Crawford … [Read more...] about Tropeano, Mansfield honored with Townsend Awards