Lynnfield faces an important decision on June 4 in a special town election: whether to pass an override that will restore funding for the school system, library and senior center. Without this crucial $4.65M override, Lynnfield’s schools, library and senior center will face drastic cuts to the services they offer residents. Lynnfield residents have formed “Lynnfield … [Read more...] about Lynnfield Forward urges “Yes” vote on override
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LTTE: Friends of the Library urge yes vote on override
Dear Lynnfield Community, The Friends of the Lynnfield Library encourage you to vote YES for the FY2026 override budget at Town Meeting, Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at Lynnfield Middle School. Due to rising health insurance costs, inflation, minimal town growth, and other factors, the town will have to make tough budget decisions this spring. Lynnfield Public Schools, … [Read more...] about LTTE: Friends of the Library urge yes vote on override
LTTE: YES vote needed to preserve essential services
Dear Neighbors, I’m writing to express my strong support for the override article on the warrant at Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at Lynnfield Middle School. As someone who values the spirit of community, I believe it’s essential that we continue to show up for one another. That shared commitment is what makes Lynnfield such a special place to live. I … [Read more...] about LTTE: YES vote needed to preserve essential services
Schools face deep budget cuts
A School Committee meeting last Wednesday presented the effects of a failed override vote, where the school budget would stay level-funding, leading to what Superintendent Tom Geary described as having "disastrous" effects on the district. In his presentation, Geary revealed how every school would have cuts, including 15 total interventionists, classroom teachers, the … [Read more...] about Schools face deep budget cuts
Residents to decide on override at town meeting
On Tuesday, April 29, the annual Town Meeting will be held at the Lynnfield Middle School Auditorium, where residents will vote on a total of 21 articles. Article 9 of the town meeting warrant relates to the override, which is necessary for an operating budget of $77,038,620 that the Select Board and Finance Committee have requested. According to the 2025 Annual Town … [Read more...] about Residents to decide on override at town meeting