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District Attorney and Board of Selectmen announcement on recent arrests in hate crimes investigation

Statement from the Office of Essex County District Attorney Jonathan BlodgettTWO ARRAIGNED ON CHARGES RELATED TO THEFT OF BLACK LIVES... more ››

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NOTICE: Pillings Pond Treatment - Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Pond to be treated to help control algae

Pillings Pond will be chemically treated on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. These waters are treated from time to time to prevent algal... more ››

Pillings Pond photo of dock

NOTICE: Pillings Pond Treatment - Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Pond to be treated to control growth of nuisance aquatic vegetation and algae

Pillings Pond will be chemically treated on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. These waters are routinely treated from time to time to control... more ››

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NOTICE: Pillings Pond Treatment - Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Pond to be treated to help control algae

Pillings Pond will be chemically treated on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. These waters are treated from time to time to prevent algal blooms... more ››

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Rain Barrels – Just the thing for droughts and water bans.

Low purchase price, easy set-up, easy to use and maintain!

A rain barrel is a large outdoor container that collects and stores rainwater coming from your gutter through a downspout. Once captured,... more ››

Boy Scouts Troop 48 clears Bow Ridge trail site

Boy Scout Troop 48 clears old dump site on Conservation land over July 4th weekend!

Bow Ridge/Kallenberg Quarry trail is popular with summer hikers and mountain bikers.

Members of Lynnfield Boy Scout Troop 48 came together over the July 4th weekend for the first time since March to clear trash and... more ››

Ipswich river drought conditions

State Declares "Severe Drought" Conditions in Northeast and other regions of Mass.

The culprits? Low precipitation since May, above normal temps and steep declines in streamflows

On June 24, 2020 Mass.

Town meeting to be held on June 20

Dear Lynnfield Voters:

Our spring town meeting presents some challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I expect that many are... more ››

Mulch volcanos

Protect your investment in your trees. Avoid "Mulch Volcanos"!

Don't let "mulch volcanos" start their slow death!

Are you planting new trees in your yard? Is TownScape or the DPW planting new Shade Trees along your street?  Don’t let mulch volcanos... more ››

Event in support of Black Lives Matter movement planned for Monday, June 8

March will begin at LMS and end at common

A group of local residents has organized a peaceful event in support of the Black Lives Matter movement that will be held on Monday, June 8... more ››

Statement on racist graffiti found in conservation area

Today, a resident walking in the Beaverdam Book conservation area found racist graffiti spray-painted on a stream crossing and reported it... more ››

Virtual Memorial Day observance planned due to COVID-19 pandemic

Elements of traditional Memorial Day event to be aired on cable and web

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be no Memorial Day parade or live event, but Lynnfield residents are invited to view Lynnfield's... more ››

Town Hall reopening to public by appointment

Beginning on Tuesday, May 26 Lynnfield Town Hall will be open to the public BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, during normal working hours, Monday... more ››

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ATTENTION! Reedy Meadow Wildlife Need Your Help!

Please do not disturb our endangered bird species' nesting grounds in the marsh.

This is a critically important time for rare and endangered bird species in Reedy Meadow. The town is asking for everyone’s help in not... more ››

King Rail, Reedy Meadow golf courses reopen on Sunday, May 10

Lynnfield mothers golf for free on Mother's Day

Lynnfield two municipal golf courses, King Rail Reserve and Reedy Meadow, will reopen on Sunday under restrictions prescribed by state... more ››

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Pine Hill Lot is Prepared for a Cross-Country Trail!

Route is readied for LHS Fall season!

Paul Martindale, Chair of the Lynnfield Conservation Commission is pleased to report that work on the planned cross-country trail on the... more ››

greenscapes guide

Here is the New “Greenscapes Guide” How-to for Your Yard!

Download this valuable reference here

Though needing to stay at home during this time, many are spending time outdoors and preparing their yards for the upcoming warmer seasons.

Tax bills due date, applications for tax exemptions and deferrals delayed

Certain penalties and interests also waived

In recognition of the difficulties imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Selectmen adopted the following measures at their meeting... more ››

New hours a Town Hall recycling yard

The Town of Lynnfield has changed the hours for the recycling yard at Town Hall. It is open Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon and... more ››

Annual town election to be held on June 13

At its meeting of April 1, 2020, the Board of Selectmen voted to postpone the Annual Town Election, pursuant to section 1 of chapter 45 of... more ››

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