Conservation Commission News & Announcements

Conservation Commission to hold joint meeting with LCWD October 30

The Conservation Commission and its Open Space & Recreation’s WORKING GROUP will hold a joint meeting with the Lynnfield Center Water... more ››

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Storm drain? Sewer grate? Let’s keep them clear of leaves and debris

This time each year piles of Fall leaves wash down the street and pile up at storm drains, or sewer grates. The run-off of this water... more ››

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Lynnfield Village Home & Garden Club hears presentation on bee pollination

The Lynnfield Village Home & Garden Club kicked off its new year on September 12 with an entertaining and informative presentation by... more ››

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REWILDING Your Property – Oh Yeah, It’s a Thing!

Lawns are a part of American culture, and creating the perfect lawn is a major industry very dependent on labor and chemicals.

Jack Mackey Eagle Scout project

Eagle Scout candidate Jack Mackey nears completion of project at Beaver Dam Brook Reservation

Eagle Scout candidate Jack Mackey is nearing completion of his Eagle Scout project at Beaver Dam Brook
Reservation. Beaver Dam Brook... more ››

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High School Cross-Country team practices on new Pine Hill Conservation Area loop trail

Since the 2021 season, the Cross-Country team has held its Fall practices on the Commission’s Pine Hill Conservation Area loop trail.

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Lynnfield 2040 Visioning Plan survey reveals trails and recreation opportunities as high priorities

In yet another town-wide polling of what residents want for their community, walking trails, bike trails, and recreational opportunities... more ››

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Trail Map is published for Lynnfield’s Pine Hill Conservation Area

A trail map brochure is now available for visitors to Lynnfield’s Pine Hill Conservation Area - one of five Conservation areas in town.

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MassTrails Awards Lynnfield $200,000 grant for FY 2023!

The Lynnfield Rail Trail has been awarded a 2023 MassTrails Grant in the amount of $200,000. It is one of 68 FY 2023 projects receiving a... more ››

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Lynnfield welcomes Lisa DeMeo as new Town Engineer

The Town of Lynnfield welcomes Lisa DeMeo as its new Town Engineer. Lisa brings a much-credentialed background to the Town and is already... more ››

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Rotary Park shoreline enhancement project begins at Pillings Pond

Emilie Cademartori, Director of Planning & Conservation is pleased to announce that GroundMasters Corporation has begun work at Rotary... more ››

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Lynnfield Tree “Story Walk” on the Town Common

Story Walk is a virtual or walking tour with a brief description of twelve different trees on our Lynnfield Town Common.

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MassTrails Announces State-wide Priority Trails Network VISION MAP

The statewide Priority Trails Network vision map consists primarily of existing and to- be-built rail... more ››

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Lynnfield earns Arbor Day Foundation’s Prestigious GROWTH AWARD!

In an April 14, 2023 letter to Town Administrator Rob Dolan, Arbor Day Chief Executive Daniel Lambe congratulated him on Lynnfield’s... more ››

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Lynnfield Celebrates EARTH DAY 2023!

Lynnfield celebrated Earth Day on Saturday April 22 with a tree Discovery Walk through Conservation areas behind the High School fields. An... more ››

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The survey is live! Lynnfield 2040: Shaping Our Future Today

The visioning plan’s town-wide survey is now live! Lynnfield 2040: Shaping Our Future Today is a community... more ››

Earth Day nature walk - April 22

FREE Earth Day Nature Walk – Lynnfield – Sat. April 22, 10AM – 11AM

Join us for a fun Tree Discovery Walk and Habitat Hunt to celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 from 10AM to 11AM.

October - Reedy Meadow

Rail Trail – Look here for ongoing project updates!

Lynnfield Town Engineer Lisa DeMeo is pleased to announce the creation of the RAIL TRAIL webpage, designed to provide an ongoing current... more ››

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Select Board hears update “Lynnfield 2040 – Shaping Our Future Today”

At their February 27, 2023 meeting, the Select Board received an updated presentation of the Lynnfield Visioning Plan titled “Lynnfield... more ››

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