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Patch Traces Route 1 Tragedy's Link To New License Plates

A Patch report traces how a Route 1 tragedy in Lynnfield helped inspire new state license plates, reviving talk of safety on the corridor. Community contributor David Thomson reports that Lynnfield Police Department will join A Healthy Lynnfield to host National Night Out on Tuesday, Au…

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DPW Repaints Roads, Advances Drain Project Tuesday Evening

DPW crews repainted freshly paved Lynnfield roads Tuesday evening as a townwide drain repair project moved forward. Contractor K5 Line Painting restriped roadways at newly paved locations, with the town warning residents of traffic impacts, while Department of Public Works crews continu…

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Lynnfield Mourns Priest, Awaits Findings On July Death

Lynnfield residents are mourning a Nigerian-born priest with ties to the community as officials continue investigating his July 2 death, per a Patch report. Town Hall posted a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees this week, while DPW crews and contractor K5 Line Painting returned ov…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of July 13 through July 19

One Lynnfield obituary was published this week: Turcketta, Joseph B., 85, of Lynnfield, who died Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of Nadworny Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Full details via Echovita.

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Line Painting Crews Hit Lynnfield Roads Monday Night

Line-painting crews were set to hit freshly repaved Lynnfield roads Monday evening, with the town warning of traffic impacts as work got underway. The Library Board of Trustees also flagged an open seat, while a town-wide drain structure repair project continues. At the library, Herstor…

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Real Estate

Nine of 12 Disclosed Lynnfield Home Sales Top $1 Million in Past Month

Lynnfield recorded 15 property sales between June 19 and July 18, with 12 disclosing a sale price ranging from $620,000 to $1,805,000 and a median of $1,249,500. The month's top sale was 37 Maple St Lot 2A at $1,805,000, sold by Trinity Home Builders LLC to Fritz M. Pluviose. Builder To…

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DPW, Contractor Line-Paint Recently Repaved Roads Tonight

Line-painting crews hit recently repaved Lynnfield roads tonight as the town flags a drainage project and a library trustee vacancy. The Department of Public Works confirmed contractor K5 Line Painting would stripe several roadways this evening, warning residents of traffic impacts, whi…

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State Budget Sends $175,000 To Lynnfield Projects

Lynnfield will receive $175,000 in fiscal year 2027 state budget earmarks, with increases to Chapter 70 education aid, per a release from the Office of MA House Minority Leader Brad Jones. Meanwhile, the town's Library Board of Trustees has an open vacancy, and the library continues nav…

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DPW Crews Paint Fresh Lines on Newly Repaved Streets Tonight

DPW crews painted lines on freshly repaved streets Thursday evening while the state's fiscal year 2027 budget steered $175,000 to Lynnfield projects. Contractor K5 Line Painting confirmed its schedule with the town and warned of traffic impacts in the affected areas, while the town sepa…

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State Budget Directs $175,000 to Lynnfield Projects

State budget allocation and a new library trustee vacancy mark a quiet week in Lynnfield governance. The fiscal year 2027 state budget includes $175,000 earmarked for Lynnfield projects along with increased Chapter 70 and unrestricted local aid, per the office of House Minority Leader B…

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