Renovation project upgrades Town Common!
This article appeared in the December 9 edition of The Lynnfield Villager and is reprinted in its entirety here. ... more ››
Bryce Foote is newest member on ConCom board!
Bryce Foote was appointed by the Select Board on November 30 as a member of the Conservation Commission, completing the full roster of... more ››
Leaves that clog storm drains can be quite harmful.
Leaves that are dammed up at storm drains are a common sight in the Fall. These leaf dams have negative consequences for storm water. They:
Town Common ready for new lawn!
The Town Common’s Fall 2019 septic replacement project has led the way for structural and aesthetic improvements, including granite curbing... more ››
Please Don't Feed the Waterfowl!
Feeding waterfowl is one of the biggest reasons that these populations have spiraled out of control in recent history.
K. Erin Hohmann Joins ConCom Board
As taken from article "Erin Hohmann Appointed to ConCom"by Dan Tomasello, Lynnfield Villager, 10/28/2020
Fall - the Perfect Time to Free Your Trees from Invasive Vines
Now is the easiest time to rid your yard of the invasive vines that are slowly choking your trees.
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 ››