Monday, April 30, 2012
Lynnfield voters will be asked to consider 24 warrant items at town meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Lynnfield Middle School.
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Monday, April 30, 2012
The following is the text of the 2012 Lynnfield Town Warrant as provided at the selectmen's meeting on Monday, March 19, 2012. LYNNFIELD TOWN WARRANT THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION - APRIL 9, 2012 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - APRIL 30, 2012 Essex, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Lynnfield in the County of Essex, GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet in their respective polling places in said Lynnfield, on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 7:00 a.m., then and there to bring in their votes on one ballot for the choice of all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year, chosen…
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Here are the full results from Monday's town election.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
On Monday night, Lynnfield voters went to the polls and chose a new selectman, two new school committee members, and a new assessor, while also voting in a number of uncontested races. Here are the complete results from the 2012 town election. With 9,091 eligible voters in town and with 1,778 total ballots cast, this year's turnout was 20%. 17 Planning Board, 5 year
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
I wish to take this opportunity to offer a heartfelt note of appreciation to the residents of Lynnfield as they demonstrated their vote of confidence and helped me realize my goal. I look forward to, with great anticipation, contributing to the process that represents the School Committee's work to uphold the core values of our educational community. The support demonstrated by family, friends, and neighbors throughout the campaign was simply outstanding. I remain grateful for the efforts of so many people who were aligned with my position statement and my intentions to work cooperatively to sustain the high standards, expectations, and excellence that characterize our schools and our entire town. Special thanks to my campaign manager …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Candidate ran against Dave Nelson in 2012 Lynnfield selectman's race.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tom Terranova thanked his supporters and sent best wishes to his former rival in the selectman's race on Tuesday morning. The following is a statement that Terranova provided to Lynnfield Patch Tuesday morning, following the town election. "I want to thank my election committee and the nearly 700 voters that came out to support my campaign for selectman and remind them how important their VOICE is. My feelings for our town have not changed and I will continue to support Lynnfield as I have for the previous 14 years with the same passion and enthusiasm that I bring to all aspects of my life. I wish the new Selectman the best in helping to lead our town."
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
I’m very humbled by the vote of support I received for Lynnfield School Committee. No words could ever adequately express the amount of gratitude I feel for the overwhelming help and support I received during my campaign. It reminds me that I am so blessed to have the family and friends I have and such a wonderful Town to call home. We should also be grateful that Lynnfield had so many wonderful people step forward to offer their service to the Town of Lynnfield. Win or lose, each candidate deserves our utmost gratitude for their sacrifice and determination to make sure Lynnfield remains the best Town in the Commonwealth. We are an extraordinary community because of the many people who dedicate their time, talent and treasure to make…
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The following is a letter from new Lynnfield Selectman Dave Nelson: Dear Friends, I am humbled, and very fortunate to have so many wonderful people who supported me during this magnificent Selectman campaign journey! I have met and talked with so many great people over the past months, and I am now ready and eager to go to work for you as your new Selectman. I sincerely thank you again for the confidence that you have placed in my “experience – commitment – integrity” to do the right things for our town and for our residents! Sincerely, Dave Nelson
Nelson wins selectman's race over Tom Terranova by 1,060-693 margin.
Lynnfield's newest selectman was sworn into office Monday night, minutes after polls closed in the 2012 town election. Dave Nelson, the current board of assessors chair, took three of the town's four precincts against rival Tom Terranova, a CPA who co-chairs the town Recreation Commission. Nelson won precinct 1 by a 344-157 margin, precinct 2 by a 180-127 margin and precinct 4 by 353-192 votes. Terranova took precinct 3 by a 217 to 183 margin. The total townwide vote was 1,060 to 693 for Nelson. "There's lots to do," said Nelson soon after being sworn in by Assistant Town Clerk Diane Hammerbeck. "I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and get working with the board of selectmen... I consider this a job and you get out of a job what you put into …
Chris Barrett and Sal Cammarata are newest members of Lynnfield School Committee. Don Garrity elected assessor.
Along with deciding the selectman's race, Lynnfield voters sent two new members to the school committee on Monday night, and also elected a new assessor. For the school committee, Christopher Barrett and Salvatore Cammarata are the two newest members, replacing outgoing members Michael Craffey and Tim Doyle. Former school committee member Jim Dillon came up short in his bid to return to the committee he served on for 15 years before leaving two years ago. Looking ahead, Barrett said he was "totally humbled" by the show of support from town voters, adding that "I hope to use that confidence to work to make sure that our schools remain Lynnfield's pride." In the assessor's race, Don Garrity won over Harry Lecours. "I'm just so happy to be …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Nelson takes three of four town precincts in race against Tom Terranova.
Dave Nelson was sworn in as the newest member of the Lynnfield Board of Selectmen Monday night shortly after polls closed in the town election. Nelson took three of the four precincts in Lynnfield for an electoral margin of 1,063 votes to 693 votes for rival Tom Terranova. For the two open school committee seats, Chris Barrett and Sal Cammarata were the two winners, with James Dillon coming up short in his bid to return to the committee after a two-year hiatus. The third contested race was for assessor, where Don Garrity won over Harry LeCours.
Voting is 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lynnfield High School on Monday.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Here is a look at what voters in today's town election will find on the ballot: Board Of Selectmen (one open seat) David M. Nelson Thomas D. Terranova, Jr. Board of Assessors (one open seat) Donald P. Garrity Harry LeCours Library Trustee (Two seeking re-election) E. Seavey Bowdoin Kerry Ellen Haughney Town Moderator Arthur J. Bourque III Planning Board (5 year term) Randall M. Crompton Planning Board (1 year term) Richard J. O'Neil, Jr. School Committee (two open seats) Christopher J. Barrett Salvatore L. Cammarata James Dillon Housing Authority (1 for re-election) Lillian Ross Housing Authority (to fill unexpired term of two years) No candidates listed - write in.
Lauri Priestley
9:55 am on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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