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moderate river drought photo

State declares Level 1 Drought Status for North Shore

Winter snow, rainfall, streamflow, groundwater levels below normal entering spring

On April 9, with precipitation, streamflow, and groundwater below normal as the state enters the spring season, MA Energy and Environmental... more ››

tree in front yard

Planning Board submits revised Tree-Preservation Bylaw for Spring Town Meeting Warrant

Revised Bylaw is much reduced in scope; applies only to building activity

In its April 7 meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously to submit its most recent version of the revised Tree-Preservation Bylaw to... more ››

growth award

Lynnfield earns Arbor Day Foundation’s Prestigious GROWTH AWARD.

2020 award adds to over 10 years’ Tree City designation

Since 1970 when the last Friday of April was first proclaimed “National Arbor Day,” Massachusetts has recognized this as a special day to... more ››

Tree in front yard photo

Planning Board Revises Draft Tree-Preservation Bylaw

Bylaw’s proposed scope greatly reduced. If adopted by Town Meeting, will apply only to building activities.

Planning Board Chairman Brian Charville has announced release of the February 25, 2022 draft Tree-Preservation Bylaw for the Town of... more ››

Please make sure catch basins are clear

Lynnfield DPW continues to plow and treat roads but we ask for your assistance. Due to the heavy slush and rain, large puddles have... more ››

town common horse trough - winter

Renovation project upgrades Town Common!

Comprehensive project brings structural improvements and beauty

This article appeared in the December 9 edition of The Lynnfield Villager and is reprinted in its entirety here. ... more ››

Charlie - sod Town Common

Town Common ready for new lawn!

Over an acre of sod to be installed and ready for Spring.

The Town Common’s Fall 2019 septic replacement project has led the way for structural and aesthetic improvements, including granite curbing... more ››

virginia creeper climing tree

Fall - the Perfect Time to Free Your Trees from Invasive Vines

Here's the simplest way!

Now is the easiest time to rid your yard of the invasive vines that are slowly choking your trees.

District Attorney and Board of Selectmen announcement on recent arrests in hate crimes investigation

Statement from the Office of Essex County District Attorney Jonathan BlodgettTWO ARRAIGNED ON CHARGES RELATED TO THEFT OF BLACK LIVES... more ››

Pillings Pond photo of dock

NOTICE: Pillings Pond Treatment - Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Pond to be treated to help control algae

Pillings Pond will be chemically treated on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. These waters are treated from time to time to prevent algal... more ››

Pillings Pond photo of dock

NOTICE: Pillings Pond Treatment - Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Pond to be treated to control growth of nuisance aquatic vegetation and algae

Pillings Pond will be chemically treated on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. These waters are routinely treated from time to time to control... more ››

Pillings Pond photo of dock

NOTICE: Pillings Pond Treatment - Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Pond to be treated to help control algae

Pillings Pond will be chemically treated on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. These waters are treated from time to time to prevent algal blooms... more ››

PHoto of rain barrel with downspout

Rain Barrels – Just the thing for droughts and water bans.

Low purchase price, easy set-up, easy to use and maintain!

A rain barrel is a large outdoor container that collects and stores rainwater coming from your gutter through a downspout. Once captured,... more ››

Boy Scouts Troop 48 clears Bow Ridge trail site

Boy Scout Troop 48 clears old dump site on Conservation land over July 4th weekend!

Bow Ridge/Kallenberg Quarry trail is popular with summer hikers and mountain bikers.

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 ››

Ipswich river drought conditions

State Declares "Severe Drought" Conditions in Northeast and other regions of Mass.

The culprits? Low precipitation since May, above normal temps and steep declines in streamflows

On June 24, 2020 Mass.

Town meeting to be held on June 20

Dear Lynnfield Voters:

Our spring town meeting presents some challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I expect that many are... more ››

Mulch volcanos

Protect your investment in your trees. Avoid "Mulch Volcanos"!

Don't let "mulch volcanos" start their slow death!

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 ››

Event in support of Black Lives Matter movement planned for Monday, June 8

March will begin at LMS and end at common

A group of local residents has organized a peaceful event in support of the Black Lives Matter movement that will be held on Monday, June 8... more ››

Statement on racist graffiti found in conservation area

Today, a resident walking in the Beaverdam Book conservation area found racist graffiti spray-painted on a stream crossing and reported it... more ››

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