Lynnfield is a small  traditional New England residential community that was first settled in 1638 and was made a district in 1782. It was later officially incorporated in 1842. Historically, Lynnfield functioned as two separate villages connected by one governing body: in Lynnfield Center resided a mostly agricultural population, while South Lynnfield was a crossroad situated amongst neighboring larger towns.

The center of the town is graced by The Common, a small green bordered by historic structures including the Lynnfield Meeting House built in 1714 and the Lynnfield Public Library, which was built just before the Civil War.

During this time, the town had two inns, a quarry, a small carbonated beverage bottler, and various eating institutions. Route 1 (or “the Turnpike”) was built through South Lynnfield, which brought many people to the small town.

Lynnfield has an open town meeting form of government, headed by a three-member Board of Selectmen.  Its residents enjoy the small town feeling while within a short commute of Boston’s cultural and employment opportunities.

Of particular pride to the community is the diversity of religious denominations and ethnic backgrounds within the town. The community also offers a wide range of organizations for all ages, including Rotary, the Lion’s Club, Art Guild, Townscape and the Historical Society and provides a wide spectrum of recreational facilities with ball fields, tennis and golf courses and parks.         

Lynnfield’s school system is very highly regarded, residents note proudly, sending over eighty percent of its graduates to college.

Lynnfield has since become a modern, chiefly residential suburb of Boston.

For more information about the Town of Lynnfield, MA go to:
www.town.lynnfield.ma.us

Narrative complied by Wikipedia and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development

Lynnfield Links

Transportation

Lynnfield is situated in the Greater Boston area, which has excellent rail, air and highway facilities. Lynnfield has access to State Route 128, Interstate 95 and Interstate 495. Principal highways are U.S. Route 1 and State Route 128. Commuter rail service to North Station in Boston may be boarded in the neighboring towns of Lynn, Reading and Wakefield.

• Logan Airport
• Massachusetts Highway Department

Today’s News in the Town of Lynnfield

• The Daily Item
• The North Shore Sunday
• The Boston Globe North Weekly
• Peabody & Lynnfield Weekly News

Town Services

For information on the services provided in the Town of Lynnfield, click on the following links

• Lynnfield Police Department
• Lynnfield Public Schools
• Lynnfield Fire Department
• Lynnfield Public Library
• Planning Board
• Recreation Committee
• Town Hall

Attractions/Recreation/Sports

Lynnfield is home to three golf courses. All are open to the public. Pillings Pond offers bicycling, boating (non-motor), fresh water fishing, ice skating and nature observing. There is also a public playground, Pioneer Park in the Wildwood Drive area. Click on the links below for more information on the various attractions, recreation and sports in the Town of Lynnfield.

• Essex National Heritage Area Mass Wildlife
• Horizon’s Edge Casino Cruises
• Mass Wildlife

Utilities

Moving to Lynnfield? The links below will provide you with the information that you need for utility services.

• Broadview Networks
• Comcast Cable Television Services
• National Grid
• Verizon Telephone Service