May 1 - Lynnfield Arbor Day celebration - 10:00am @ Town Hall
You’re invited! Join the Lynnfield Tree Committee to celebrate Arbor Day with a tree planting at Town Hall and Meet The Lorax. At 10 a.m.,... more ››
The Common's new lawn looks fantastic!
The Common’s new lawn is greening up – and it is beautiful! But there’s another good story behind this pretty face.
Lawn care – Here’s everything you need - early Spring to late Fall!
Attached below is everything you need for that lawn that you want this season. Download this 1-page flier from our partner GREENSCAPES and... more ››
Earth Day is Today!
World Earth Day is observed around the globe every year on April 22. This day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern... more ››
John Kerry focuses climate lens on IPSWICH RIVER
John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, sounds a powerful warning about the climate threats to our waterways, highlighting... more ››
Our Native Oak Trees – environmentally, our biggest bang for the buck
Oaks support more life-forms than any other North American tree genus. These large native trees provide food and protection for birds to... more ››
State declares Level 1 Drought Status for North Shore
On April 9, with precipitation, streamflow, and groundwater below normal as the state enters the spring season, MA Energy and Environmental... more ››
Tree Committee Launches 1,000 TREES Project
The Tree Committee has launched an exciting community-based project to plant 1000 trees in Lynnfield.
Planning Board submits revised Tree-Preservation Bylaw for Spring Town Meeting Warrant
In its April 7 meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously to submit its most recent version of the revised Tree-Preservation Bylaw to... more ››
Gov. Baker Signs Climate Legislation to achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
On March 26th, Governor Baker signed into law An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy heralding... more ››
Lynnfield earns Arbor Day Foundation’s Prestigious GROWTH AWARD.
Since 1970 when the last Friday of April was first proclaimed “National Arbor Day,” Massachusetts has recognized this as a special day to... more ››
ConCom approves test of BIOCHAR for Pillings Pond
The Conservation Commission is pulling out a new tool from the tool box in its efforts to address the algae issues in Pillings Pond.
When it comes to trees – bigger is better for carbon capture!
Trees are the best carbon capturers in the world. As every school student knows, during photosynthesis trees pull carbon dioxide out of the... more ››
"A Tree Grows in Chelsea" - a webinar focused on the benefits of increasing tree canopy in urban neighborhoods
A Tree Grows in Chelsea
Planning Board Revises Draft Tree-Preservation Bylaw
Planning Board Chairman Brian Charville has announced release of the February 25, 2022 draft Tree-Preservation Bylaw for the Town of... more ››
Planners Eye Revised Tree Bylaw for Spring Town Meeting
This article appeared in the January 20, 2021 edition of The Lynnfield Villager and is reprinted in its entirety here... more ››
Richardson Green parcel - Residents Weigh In
This article appeared in the January 4 edition of The Daily Item - ItemLive.com and is reprinted in its entirety here. By... more ››
Stormwater - An excellent summary video here!
What should we know about stormwater?
ConCom Recommends Town-purchase of Richardson Green parcel to Select Board
Renovation project upgrades Town Common!
This article appeared in the December 9 edition of The Lynnfield Villager and is reprinted in its entirety here. ... more ››