Conservation Commission News & Announcements

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Reedy Meadow Site Visit with National Natural Landmarks program coordinator

On May 10, Planning & Conservation Director Emilie Cademartori conducted a site visit to Reedy Meadow with Deborah DiQuinzio of the... more ››

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ConCom Hosts 1st Water Use Workshop!

Emilie Cademartori, Director of Planning & Conservation, hosted the ConCom's first Water Use Workshop May 15, which included... more ››

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May is American Wetlands Month! ...with a Cash Prize Photo Contest!

Since 1991, the month of May has been designated as "American Wetlands Month" in recognition of the vital importance of wetlands to our... more ››

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Planning & Conservation attends 4th Annual Massachusetts Open Space Conference!

The Planning & Conservation Department participated at the Massachusetts Open Space Conference April 27, 2019. A sub-committee of the... more ››

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Your Lush Green Lawn with Less Water and Expense!

Attend this FREE workshop Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00om at the middle school to learn how to get that healthy lush green lawn using less... more ››

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Boy Scout Troop 48 Prepares Partridge Island-Reedy Meadow Area for Visitors!

Under its guidance, Lynnfield Boy Scout Troop 48 followed the DPW’s boardwalk clearing effort with a clean-up day in early April. Troop 48... more ››

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DPW Readies Partridge Island Boardwalk for the Season!

With the snows gone, the DPW was able to clear the boardwalk of invasive plants, making way for residents and visitors to Reedy Meadow.... more ››

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"Tree Talk" Spring 2019 Newsletter here!

 The Lynnfield Tree Committee has published its Spring 2019 Newsletter, which was made available to all residents in their Spring tax bills... more ››

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Commissioners attend Legislative Breakfast focused on Ipswich River Watershed!

On March 22, Conservation Commissioners Don Gentile and Bill Thompson, and Director of Planning & Conservation Emilie Cademartori ... more ››

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Interest Grows for Organic Lawn Care at March 20 Workshop!

Patty Fabbri, Chair of the Pesticide Awareness Committee and organizer of the March 20 "Secrets to a Healthy Lawn" workshop, was thrilled... more ››

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Lynnfield’s Planning & Conservation and Cultural Council participate in Essex County-wide Arts & Culture Planning Lab!

Representatives from Lynnfield Planning & Conservation and the Lynnfield Cultural Council participated in an Essex County-wide Arts... more ››

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Conservation staff begins new Stormwater maintenance notification & tracking system!

In November 2018, Conservation staff began a new notification and tracking system for Lynnfield property owners having stormwater... more ››

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Selectmen Form Recycling Advisory Committee and Seek New Members!

In January, the Board of Selectmen formed a new Recycling Advisory Committee. This new group will consist of five citizens appointed by the... more ››

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FREE Organic Lawn Care Workshop - March 20!

Learn how to protect your family from pesticides’ health risks and develop a plan for natural lawn care on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. At 7... more ››

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Planning and ConCom Receives New Office Counter!

Emilie Cademartori, Director of Lynnfield Planning & Conservation happily accepts the new office counter from the DPW’s John Leonard (... more ››

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Commissioners Name Pillings Pond Task Force for 2019!

The ConCom has named a Pillings Pond Task Force for 2019. The sub-group was formed as a targeted way for the Commission to address several... more ››

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ConCom Acquires Open Space at 70 Walnut Street!

Lynnfield ConCom has recently purchased an important land parcel at 70 Walnut Street. The site of the historically significant former Gerry... more ››

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Beaver Dam Brook Culvert Removal Project Completed!

The Beaver Dam Brook Culvert Removal project is now complete.

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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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