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 ››
Time to Rake? Maybe not!
Lynnfield is blessed with an abundance of trees that add to the beauty and special character of our town. However, come fall, we’re usually... more ››
Update - Organic Lawn Care Program for Town Common!
No one can miss the flurry of activity on the Common right now! The Fall 2019 septic replacement project has led the way for structural and... more ››
The Popular Lynnfield “Tree-O-Cache” Tree Treasure Hunt Continues!
Lynnfield residents are encouraged to continue their hunt for the caches in the Lynnfield Tree Committee’s “Tree-O-Cache” tree treasure... more ››
Does “money grow on trees”?
Trees in your yards and along your streets do much to increase your property values and reduce your costs. Here are some of the... more ››
Your well-maintained septic system protects public health, water resources and your wallet!
Proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting our public health, preserving our groundwater, lakes, streams and... more ››
Studies suggest old large trees are best at absorbing carbon
The enduring value of trees is their ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the air. As every school child learns, trees act like lungs as... more ››
NOTICE: Pillings Pond Treatment - Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Pillings Pond will be chemically treated on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. These waters are treated from time to time to prevent algal... more ››
NOTICE: Pillings Pond Treatment - Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Pillings Pond will be chemically treated on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. These waters are routinely treated from time to time to control... more ››
Heat Islands - the local environmental concern you may not know about...
Cities and towns can be their own climates, often hotter than surrounding areas due to the way their surfaces like asphalt trap and radiate... more ››
NOTICE: Pillings Pond Treatment - Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Pillings Pond will be chemically treated on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. These waters are treated from time to time to prevent algal blooms... more ››
Rain Barrels – Just the thing for droughts and water bans.
A rain barrel is a large outdoor container that collects and stores rainwater coming from your gutter through a downspout. Once captured,... more ››
Join the “Water for People Campaign”!
As a Greenscapes Coalition community, Lynnfield is participating in a campaign to promote clean water, water conservation and sustainably... more ››
Boy Scout Troop 48 clears old dump site on Conservation land over July 4th weekend!
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 ››
State Declares "Severe Drought" Conditions in Northeast and other regions of Mass.
On June 24, 2020 Mass.
"Tree Talk" Spring 2020 Newsletter is here!
The Lynnfield Tree Committee has published its Spring 2020 Newsletter, which was made available to all residents in their Spring tax bills.
Protect your investment in your trees. Avoid "Mulch Volcanos"!
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 ››
ATTENTION! Reedy Meadow Wildlife Need Your Help!
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 ››
Pine Hill Lot is Prepared for a Cross-Country Trail!
Paul Martindale, Chair of the Lynnfield Conservation Commission is pleased to report that work on the planned cross-country trail on the... more ››
Greenscapes 101 - ZOOM in to Learn How to Get One for Your Yard!
Greenscapes are yards bursting with color and visual interest that are easy, efficient and cost-effective to maintain. Greenscapes... more ››