Conservation Commission News & Announcements

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Lynnfield’s Planning & Conservation Department joins MAPC sub-region in exploring the creation of an “Arts & Cultural Trail”!

Lynnfield’s Planning & Conservation Department has accepted an invitation to explore establishment of a regional arts & cultural “... more ››

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ConCom Releases Shade Tree Planting List for Residents and Businesses!

The Conservation Commission kicks off 2019 with its Recommended Shade Tree Planting List for residents and businesses. The list... more ››

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Commissioners begin "A Walk on the Wild Side" at all ConCom Properties!

In its October, 2018 Board meeting, ConCom Chairman Paul Martindale proposed that commissioners meet regularly to walk the town’s... more ››

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Avoid Using Invasive Plants in Holiday Decor!

During the holidays, many people use live plants to decorate homes or businesses. Avoid using invasive plants such as Bittersweet (... more ››

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Work Restarts on Beaver Dam Brook Culvert

Work has restarted on the removal of the Beaver Dam Brook culvert. Originally scheduled for the end of summer, higher than expected water... more ››

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This Fall - a win-win-win that starts with less raking!

You may want to think about your leaves differently this fall.

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Hurry!! Tree Photo Contest deadline is Oct. 28!

Get your camera ready to discover a special Lynnfield tree with a photograph and win a prize!

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Cademartori Named to Head New Combined Planning & Conservation Departments

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an overhaul of the planning and conservation departments recently.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day- Saturday, November 17 8AM-Noon

Lynnfield residents will get a chance on Saturday, November 17th to empty their basements, garages and attics of all those hazardous items... more ››

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DPW and ConCom Team Up to Beautify Rotary Park at Pillings Pond!

The DPW and Conservation Commission recently teamed up to beautify Rotary Park at Pillings Pond.

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Tree Committee Kicks Off Photo Contest!

Get your camera ready to discover a special Lynnfield tree with a photograph and win a prize!

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“Photographing Nature – Trees in Focus” presentation – Oct. 9 at the Meeting House!

Jake Mosser III will present “Photographing Nature – Trees in Focus” at the Meeting House October 9 from 6:30 – 8:00PM.

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Con Com Thanks Lucy Madden for Work on Town's Open Space & Recreation Plan

Lynnfield Conservation Commission Chairman Paul Martindale presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lucy Madden for her Girl Scout Gold... more ››

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Open Space Survey - Here's What the Community Said!

As adapted from The Advocate - "ConCom Hears Results of Open Space Survey", August 24, 2018

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Culvert Work at Beaver Dam Brook temporarily delayed

The culvert work at Beaver Dam Brook has been halted until the water level in the brook recedes. 

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Facebook Page added "Lynnfield Open Space"

Resident Lucy Madden has been working to update Lynnfield's Open Space & Recreation Plan. Her work will fulfill her Lynnfield Girl... more ››

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Emilie Cademartori tapped as Conservation Administrator

Adapted from article - Lynnfield Villager, February 21, 2018Cademartori Tapped as Conservation AdministratorThe... more ››

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Notice: Pillings Pond Treatment - July 30, 2018

Notice: Pillings Pond to be Treated July 30, 2018Pillings Pond is to be chemically treated on Monday, July 30, 2018. These... more ››

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Secrets to a Healthy Lawn April 24 7:00 PM

Spring has finally arrived and our thoughts turn to our outdoor activities in our backyards, gardens and lawns.  The Lynnfield Conservation... more ››

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