Lynnfield resident Ellen Crawford named a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine
Friday, July 3 — Town offices closed early Thursday, July 2, at 1 p.m. ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, per a notice posted on the town's official website. Residents needing municipal services should plan for a return to normal hours Monday, July 7.
Friday, July 3 — Lynnfield resident Ellen Crawford has received the 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. According to a Lynnfield Patch post from the Office of MA House Minority Leader Brad Jones, Crawford was nominated by Representative Jones for her extensive community involvement. https://patch.com/massachusetts/lynnfield
Monday, July 6, 7:00 p.m. — The Lynnfield Public Library hosts a free virtual program, "Celebrating America's 250th: Iron in the Water," featuring Adventurer in History Kiersten Marcil. The event is open to all ages and takes place online.
Monday, July 6 — The Lynnfield Historical Commission holds its regular monthly meeting. Residents with items of historic or preservation interest may check the town calendar for agenda details.
Tuesday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. — The library's Summer Story Time returns for children ages newborn through 5. The half-hour program runs through the summer reading season.
Tuesday, July 7, 4:00 p.m. — The North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network brings its Terrific Tuesdays drop-in program to the library, also geared toward children ages birth through 5.
Tuesday, July 7, 6:00 p.m. — Teen readers and anime fans are invited to the library's Manga/Anime Hangout for a session of "Luffy's Bento Panic!" The program runs until 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7 — The Zoning Board of Appeals holds its regular meeting. Residents with pending variance or special-permit matters should confirm agenda details on the town calendar at town.lynnfield.ma.us.
Wednesday, July 8 — The Anti-Hate Task Force holds its regular meeting. The public is welcome; check the town calendar for time and location.
Wednesday, July 15 — The Open Space & Recreation Working Group meets for its monthly session to continue planning work on Lynnfield's open space and recreation priorities.