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Planning Board delays Vallis Way tree surety vote

October 1, 2026

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Planning Board delays Vallis Way tree surety vote over bylaw compliance

At its Sept. 30 meeting, the Planning Board deferred a vote on releasing the tree permit surety for the Vallis Way subdivision until it receives documentation that the replanting complies with the tree preservation bylaw. The decision followed an executive session on strategy for potential litigation over the request. The board also reduced the bond for a traffic calming project at Toll Brothers' Willis Brook community and released 26 certificates of occupancy.

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North Reading visits Lynnfield for volleyball tonight

North Reading and Lynnfield meet in a varsity conference volleyball match today at 5 p.m. at Lynnfield High School.

MaxPreps

Lynnfield boys golf plays Essex North Shore today

The varsity boys golf team plays Essex North Shore Agriculture & Tech today in a league game at Rowley Country Club in Hathorne.

Sports Illustrated

Library Film Club screens "The Uninvited" this morning

The Film Club meets today from 10 a.m. to noon on the library mezzanine to watch "The Uninvited" and discuss classic Hollywood cinema. Snacks are provided, and October's series focuses on classic horror films.

Lynnfield Weekly News

Library offers virtual yoga at noon today

Instructor Michelle Powers leads a 60-minute virtual yoga class today from noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance with an email address to receive the Zoom link.

Lynnfield Weekly News

Teen hangout at the library this afternoon

Teens ages 11 and up can meet, work on homework, and enjoy snacks and activities on the library mezzanine today from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.

Lynnfield Weekly News

Library needle-felting workshop tonight for ages 13+

Participants ages 13 and older can make a felted carnivorous plant with Pop-Up Art School today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the library mezzanine. Registration is required.

Lynnfield Weekly News

SkinCeuticals consultations at Bluemercury through Sunday

Bluemercury at MarketStreet hosts SkinCeuticals consultations today through Sunday, Oct. 4, to help guests build a skincare regimen. Customers spending $200 or more on SkinCeuticals products receive a complimentary gua sha.

MarketStreet Lynnfield

Good Hope food pantry open this morning

Good Hope's food pantry is open today from 10 a.m. to noon at 47 Grove St. Anyone needing food for their family is welcome.

Good Hope Inc

Parkinson's support group meets this morning at Senior Center

The in-person support group meets today from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Lynnfield Senior Center, 525 Salem St. People with Parkinson's and their care partners are welcome.

Healthy Aging Physical Therapy

Calvary Christian Church holds Missions Connect gathering today

Calvary Christian Church lists its free Missions Connect gathering for today and welcomes newcomers. The event page does not give a time.

Calvary Christian Church

LCWD Board of Water Commissioners meets Friday morning

The LCWD Regular Board of Water Commissioners meeting is Friday, Oct. 2, starting at 8:30 a.m. in Lynnfield.

Town of Lynnfield

Lynnfield Fire Department receives $60,000 FEMA award

Lynnfield Fire Department was among North Shore fire departments and first responders receiving more than $836,000 in FEMA awards. Lynnfield's share was reported as $60,000.

Lynnfield Weekly News

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