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Flood Watch in Effect Through 2 a.m. Tuesday

September 28, 2026

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Flood Watch in Effect for Lynnfield Through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Lynnfield from early Monday through 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, along with a coastal flood advisory in effect until midnight. Monday brings showers and possible thunderstorms, patchy fog, a high near 59 and northeast winds gusting as high as 26 mph, with a quarter to half an inch of new rain possible. Heavy rain is forecast for Monday night.

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Select Board Reviews Human Rights Commission Plan

The Select Board reviewed the Anti-Hate Task Force's recommendations for an interim Human Rights Advisory Committee, including its operational framework and recruitment timeline.

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Summer Street School Celebrates New Accessible Playground

School officials and community members celebrated the completion of Summer Street School's new ADA-compliant playground, built through PTO fundraising and a state grant.

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Lynnfield Sprinter Brendan Reilly Commits to Colby College

Lynnfield High School senior and relay record-holder Brendan Reilly announced his commitment to run collegiate track and field at Colby College.

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Minis Music Mornings Brings Live Music to MarketStreet

Morgan and Motoko lead an interactive music session with songs, instruments, movement, story time, and bubbles on the Green at MarketStreet, Monday, Sept. 28, from 10:15 to 11 a.m.

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Library Hosts Good Neighbor Day Picnic at Lynnfield Common

The Lynnfield Public Library hosts a picnic at Lynnfield Common Monday, Sept. 28, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with music, activities, games, and refreshments; no registration required.

Lynnfield Public Library

Library Offers Teens a Study Night

Teens ages 11–18 can work on homework at the Lynnfield Public Library Monday, Sept. 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; snacks and study supplies provided, no registration required.

Lynnfield Public Library

Library Invites Neighbors for Morning Tea Time

The Lynnfield Public Library's reading room hosts Tea Time Monday, Sept. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with tea, coffee, cocoa, newspapers, and a chance to meet neighbors.

Lynnfield Public Library

Ave Maria Parish Holds Lectio Divina Tonight

Ave Maria Parish hosts a drop-in Lectio Divina gathering Monday, Sept. 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Our Lady of the Assumption Church Hall to read and reflect on Scripture; no registration required.

Ave Maria Parish

Lynnfield Hosts Pentucket in Field Hockey at 4 p.m.

The Lynnfield Pioneers play Pentucket Regional at Lynnfield High School Monday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m. in a conference field hockey game.

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Free Hispanic Dance Gathering at Calvary Christian Church

Calvary Christian Church, 47 Grove Street, welcomes attendees to a free Hispanic dance gathering Monday, Sept. 28, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Calvary Christian Church

Lynnfield Girls Volleyball Visits Marblehead

Lynnfield's varsity girls volleyball team plays at Marblehead High School Monday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m.

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