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
Nick Secatore
Lynnfield schools plays it safe
The Lynnfield Public Schools District Safety Team (DST) presented an update on the School Safety Project, an all encompassing initiative that uses the town’s resource systems to build connections to make a secure learning environment. An array of safety officials gathered to discuss the important work the DST does around the year to ensure students feel protected at all … [Read more...] about Lynnfield schools plays it safe
Lynnfield honors memory of its 9/11 casualties
The Town Common was filled on Sept. 11 with residents to honor and memorialize those who lost their lives and those who were affected by the tragedy on Sept. 11, 2001. The town honored longtime Lynnfield residents, former Boston Bruin Garnett “Ace” Bailey and Sean Lynch. Bailey died on Flight 175 on the way to Los Angeles, where he worked for the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. … [Read more...] about Lynnfield honors memory of its 9/11 casualties
A Healthy Lynnfield and the Police Department will celebrate national night out
A Healthy Lynnfield, an active community partnership working hard to prevent substance misuse and to ensure those impacted have the help they need, and the Lynnfield Police Department are partnering to celebrate National Night Out. This community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring … [Read more...] about A Healthy Lynnfield and the Police Department will celebrate national night out