Planning Board News & Announcements

Catepillar lab

THE CATERPILLAR LAB is coming to Lynnfield!

On Wednesday, September 28, THE CATERPILLAR LAB will set up a mini-version of their own lab space located in Keene, NH. This drop-in... more ››

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Trail Map is published for Lynnfield’s Bow Ridge Conservation Area/Kallenberg Quarry

A trail map brochure is now available for visitors to Lynnfield’s Bow Ridge Conservation Area/Kallenberg Quarry – one of five Conservation... more ››

Great American Rain Barrel

Want a rain barrel at a substantial savings?

When the skies ever decide to rain, it would be great to have a rain barrel in place!!

ATV use

Did you know? ATV use is NOT permitted on public lands in Lynnfield.

The ATV industry (All-Terrain-Vehicles) has seen steady growth over the last several decades, with increased popularity during the recent... more ››

LEVEL 2 "Significant Drought Alert" declared for our area

The Mass. Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has declared a LEVEL 2 – SIGNIFICANT DROUGHT for the northeastern Massachusetts.  This... more ››

black earth composting

Only 5 FREE 13-Gallon compost kits left!

There are only 5 FREE 13-gallon Black Earth Composting composting kits left! These kits are funded from the last state grant awarded to our... more ››

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Arbor Day Foundation names Lynnfield a 2021 Tree City USA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - - - April 8, 2022

RG - now Lynnfield Woodlot

Richardson Green is now LYNNFIELD WOODLOT!

After a two-year effort, the 21-acre Richardson Green parcel in northern Lynnfield is now permanently protected under the stewardship of... more ››

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Status Update - Lynnfield-Wakefield Rail Trail

Project Overview:

garlic mustard

GARLIC MUSTARD - This is the time to get rid of it in your yards!

The highly invasive Garlic Mustard plant is trying to get a foothold in Lynnfield, and this is the time to take it out!

Black Earth Composting 13-gal container

Attend April 30 Spring Art Show and Festival!

The Lynnfield Art Guild has expanded its annual spring show to include many Lynnfield organizations. The Conservation Commission and the... more ››

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State EOEEA Approves Lynnfield Open Space & Recreation Plan - March 31, 2022

Today, March 31, 2022, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) approved the Lynnfield Open Space... more ››

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Trash & Recycling Costs to Spike beginning July 1

This article appeared in the March 9 edition of The Lynnfield Villager and is excerpted here. By DAN TOMASELLO

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The FREE 13-Gallon compost kits are in – but going fast!

DPW Director John Tomasz and members of the Recycling Committee are ramping up efforts to jump start resident participation in composting.

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Thinking about your lawn and gardens? Here's the GreenScapes Guide!

Spring is just around the corner, and now is the BEST time to think about your lawn, garden and landscaping!

black earth compost bucket

Sign up for composting and maybe win a free tree!

DPW Director John Tomasz and members of the Recycling Committee are ramping up efforts to jump start resident participation in composting.

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Sondria Berman to join Planning & Conservation

Lynnfield resident Sondria Berman will join the staff of Lynnfield Planning & Conservation February 1. As Land Use Assistant, she will... more ››

Planning & Conservation is Hiring! Land Use Administrative Assistant

Planning and Conservation OfficeLAND USE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTPart-Time – Up to 19.5 hrs/week

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Lynnfield’s Cademartori presents at PIE (Parker, Ipswich, Essex Rivers watersheds) annual meeting

Emilie Cademartori, Director of Planning & Conservation, was invited to present at the PIE-Rivers Partnership (Parker, Ipswich and... more ››

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Select Board exercises Town's Right-of-First Refusal to purchase Richardson Green property!

In three unanimous votes, the Select Board voted in its Monday November 29 meeting to exercise the Town's Right of First... more ››

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