Planning Board Vice Chair Amy MacNulty approached the 250th Celebration Committee with an idea on how the town can celebrate the United States' birthday while also doing something important for the future. "As you know, several years ago, the town passed a tree bylaw, and with that tree bylaw, there was a tree replacement fund created," MacNulty said. She noted that the … [Read more...] about 25 trees to mark 250th
Tree Committee
Lynnfield Tree Committee recaps Squeaky’s adventure
The Tree Committee met Monday night to discuss how the first year of Squeaky the Squirrel’s Great Green Quest went and how they can improve the program for future years. The Great Green Quest was a scavenger hunt the Tree Committee created to inspire Lynnfield residents to get out into nature while learning about ways to better protect the environment. The Tree Committee … [Read more...] about Lynnfield Tree Committee recaps Squeaky’s adventure
All Eyes on Owls at the library
A standing room-only crowd that spilled into the library's upper balcony area had an up-close and personal look at the world of owls on Friday at the "Owls up Close" program. More than 150 people from preschoolers to seniors attended the event, which was presented by Dunstable-based Eyes on Owls' founders Mark and Marcia Wilson. The program included an interactive slide … [Read more...] about All Eyes on Owls at the library
LTE: Dr. Mario Motta gave a fascinating presentation on light pollution
To the editor: The Lynnfield Tree Committee wants to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to join us to hear Dr. Mario Motta’s fascinating presentation about light pollution and its unexpected consequences. Dr. Motta is a well-known retired cardiologist and amateur astronomer who has even had an asteroid named in his honor. Special thanks to town … [Read more...] about LTE: Dr. Mario Motta gave a fascinating presentation on light pollution