41-586: Lynnfield may refer to Lynnfield, Massachusetts , a town in Essex County, Massachusetts Lynnfield (microprocessor) , a CPU made by Intel Lynnfield (RTA Rapid Transit station) , a light rail station in Shaker Heights, Ohio See also [ edit ] Lynfield, New Zealand , a suburb of Auckland Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
82-406: A family was $ 95,804, which are both well over the national averages. Males had a median income of $ 82,386 versus $ 50,589 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 50,916. The average household net worth is $ 966,273. The town is more conservative than much of the rest of Massachusetts. In the 2008 Presidential election , John McCain received 55% of the town's vote, up slightly from
123-406: A firearm from the police station and sold it to a pawn shop for $ 650. Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department Sergeant John "Jay" Swallow was sentenced to jail for the vicious beating of his wife and weapons charges. He engaged in a physical altercation while pointing a handgun at both his wife and the family dog. [1] One mile (1.6 km) from the town center is Singing Beach, so named because
164-487: A granite rock quarry, a small carbonated beverage bottler, and various eating institutions. The stagecoach line north from Boston to Portsmouth, New Hampshire , known locally as the "Newburyport Turnpike", ran through South Lynnfield. Later this roadway became U.S. Route 1 , the route which brought many people north to the small town during the post- World War II population surge. Lynnfield had attractions such as horse shows and ballroom dancing. Lynnfield has since become
205-458: A house in the town. Over the next fifty years, development of summer houses along the coastline established the community as Boston society's community of choice for summer residency. The trend continued with designs of houses by architects, such as "Sunnywaters", designed by John Hubbard Sturgis for his older brother, Russell, in 1863. The best known of these "summer cottages" was Kragsyde , completed in 1885. Commissioned by George Nixon Black,
246-527: A modern, chiefly residential suburb of Boston. Along with the communities of Chelsea, Lynn, Salem, Marblehead, Danvers, Middleton, Andover, Methuen, Haverhill, Amesbury and Salisbury, Lynnfield was a part of "The Gerry-mander" so described by the Boston Gazette on March 26, 1812. Lynnfield Center retained limited commuter rail service, via the Boston & Maine Railroad , into the late 1950s/early 1960s with
287-552: A regional newspaper, the Gloucester Daily Times . The community lies within the Manchester Essex Regional School District . The Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department have been subject to controversy, including sexual harassment by sworn officers, with allegations "that officials had permitted a sexually hostile environment, and that Christopher Locke, an officer in the police department, made
328-495: A secret recording of [a young woman], violating the state's wiretap law." Howard Lewis, who had been appointed as a reserve officer in 2008 and a full-time officer in 2010, had been assigned to the 12 to 8 a.m. shift and served as the department's primary firearms instructor, when he was placed on administrative leave amid an internal affairs investigation on December 15, according to Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Chief Edward Conley. An internal affairs investigation determined he stole
369-753: A small railroad boarding platform located not far from the current Town Hall offices. When, in the 1960s, the United States Post Office implemented the Zone Improvement Program with five-digit numerical codes, Lynnfield was assigned two ZIP codes, 01940 and 01944, for the Lynnfield Center and the South Lynnfield post offices, respectively. Later, 01944 was reassigned to Manchester (now Manchester-by-the-Sea ); South Lynnfield currently shares Zip Code 01940 with Lynnfield Center. Lynnfield
410-483: A vote of 97 to 95. This was ratified by an act of the state legislature passed on September 25, 1989. "Manchester by the Sea" was a familiar alternative town name since it was first used in 1877 by Boston publisher James T. Fields while attending an annual summer picnic of the "Manchester Elder Brethren" that still takes place today. The name change was driven by Edward Corley, a longtime resident of Manchester. According to
451-551: Is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts , United States. At the 2020 census , the town population was 13,000. Lynnfield initially consisted of two distinct villages with a single governing body. Lynnfield Center had a mostly agricultural population, while South Lynnfield had a mixed culture. Together, the two towns evolved into one of the most prosperous suburbs in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. The town of Lynnfield
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#1732855454556492-481: Is based in Lynnfield. Market Street is based in Lynnfield and opened in 2013. The outdoor shopping plaza has over 80 stores, including restaurants and shops. An ice rink is operated during the winter. Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Manchester-by-the-Sea (also known simply as Manchester , its name prior to 1990) is a coastal town on Cape Ann , in Essex County, Massachusetts , United States. The town
533-448: Is known for scenic beaches and vista points. According to the 2020 population census , the population is 5,395. The town lies on the southern side of Cape Ann, at the point where the peninsula meets the mainland. The North Shore was populated by the Agawam people prior to European settlement, which began in 1629, about a decade after an epidemic killed much of the native people. Fishing
574-469: Is located at 42°31′40″N 71°1′42″W / 42.52778°N 71.02833°W / 42.52778; -71.02833 (42.527895, −71.028348). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 10.5 square miles (27.1 km ), of which 9.9 square miles (25.6 km ) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km ), or 5.58%, is water. The Ipswich River forms
615-509: The George W. Bush 's 53% in 2004. In the 2012 Presidential election , former Governor Mitt Romney received 60.9% of the town's vote. However, in a reflection of Donald Trump's weakness in wealthy Yankee suburban areas, the Republican presidential vote share in the town dropped to 51.5% in 2016 . The Republican vote share under Donald Trump dipped further in 2020 and allowed Joe Biden to win
656-570: The Peabody and Stearns -designed residence has been hailed as the zenith of the Shingle style substyle of the Queen Anne style of architecture. It was demolished in 1929. To prevent confusion with the nearby and much larger city of Manchester, New Hampshire , the name of the town was officially changed in 1989 following a close town meeting vote that year; the decision was extremely close and passed only by
697-533: The United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 18.3 square miles (47.3 km ), of which 9.2 square miles (23.9 km ) is land and 9.0 square miles (23.4 km ), or 49.47%, is water. The town lies along the North Shore of Massachusetts Bay , which in turn leads to the Atlantic Ocean. There are seven beaches lining the coast, and several small islands dot the coast, the largest being Kettle Island and House Island . Several small coves edge
738-454: The poverty line , including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over. The local newspaper, The Manchester Cricket , has published weekly since 1888. The newspaper has been owned by just three families since it began. Within the Cricket, there is a special section dedicated to the neighboring town, Essex. This section is called The Essex Echo . The town is also served by
779-477: The Americas . The area that would become Manchester was inhabited by Agawam people at the time of contact in the early 1600s, who were decimated by virgin soil epidemics especially in 1617–1619, after which fewer than 50 indigenous individuals are estimated to have survived within the modern bounds of Manchester. Manchester was first settled by English colonists in 1629 and was officially incorporated in 1645. It
820-515: The Assumption is a private Catholic school located in the town. The public school system consistently has one of the highest standardized test scores in the state. In 2020, Lynnfield High School was ranked 11th overall and seventh in math and reading proficiency in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report . Lynnfield High receives an overall A grade on Niche.com The dairy company HP Hood
861-528: The North Shore to Boston's North Station . The nearest airport is the Beverly Municipal Airport , with the nearest national and international service at Boston's Logan International Airport . As of the census of 2010, there were 5,136 people, 2,147 households, and 1,444 families residing in the town. The population density was 562.7 inhabitants per square mile (217.3/km ). The racial makeup of
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#1732855454556902-634: The Northshore Mall in Peabody and the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers. The nearest general aviation airport is Beverly Municipal Airport to the east; the nearest commercial airport for domestic and international service can be found at Boston's Logan International Airport . As of the census of 2010, there were 11,596 people, 4,179 households, and 3,267 families residing in the town. The population density
943-607: The Third Essex district and is currently represented by Democrat Brendan Crighton . In the Massachusetts House of Representatives , the town is located within the 20th Middlesex district, represented by Republican Bradley Jones, Jr. Lynnfield Public Schools operates area public schools. Lynnfield High School is the district's public high school. The area is also served by Lynnfield Middle School, Huckleberry Hill Elementary School and Summer Street Elementary School. Our Lady of
984-408: The age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% a male householder with no wife present, and 21.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.20. In
1025-435: The coast, the largest being Manchester Harbor, which is fed by Sawmill Brook and other small bodies of water. There are several protected areas within town, including Cedar Swamp Conservation Area, Cheever Commons Conservation Area, Coolidge Reservation, Dexter Pond, Owl's Nest Nature Preservation Land, Powder House Hill Reservation, and Wyman Hill Conservation Area. Manchester-by-the-Sea is bordered by Beverly and Wenham to
1066-691: The corner of Essex. Route 127 also passes from west to east through town, traveling through the center of town. There is no bus service directly into town, with service passing east via the Cape Ann Transportation Authority in Gloucester, and an MBTA bus route providing service to Beverly. The town is served by a stop along the Newburyport/Rockport Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail , providing service from Rockport along
1107-537: The extreme southeastern corner of Lynnfield with a bus stop available at the intersection of Lynnfield Street and Lookout Terrace; the stop is located just two blocks southeast of Condon Circle (sometimes referred to as Goodwin Circle). Inbound service on MBTA Bus Route 436 travels to Central Square, Lynn to connect with the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line ; outbound buses provide service to
1148-480: The neighboring towns. The highest part of town lies on Middleton Hill in the northern part of town. Lynnfield lies along the western border of Essex County, and is bordered by the Middlesex County towns of Wakefield to the southwest, Reading to the west, and North Reading to the north and northwest. Within Essex County, the town is bordered by Middleton to the north, Peabody to the northeast, Lynn to
1189-569: The northern border of the town, and several brooks cross through town. Several lakes and ponds dot the town, including Suntaug Lake, Reedy Meadow, Pillings Pond, and Walden Pond (a less famous cousin of the one in Concord ). A portion of the Lynn Woods Reservation is located in the southeastern corner of town, and in the northwestern part of town lies part of Camp Curtis Guild , a Massachusetts National Guard base which also contains lands in
1230-508: The sand comprising the beach squeaks when walked upon . The sand is an iridescent color when the sun sets. This beach is quite popular during summer months in particular, because it is easily accessible from Boston by a one-half-mile (800 m) walk from the MBTA train station . Also located on this beach is the tourist attraction "Eaglehead", a rock composite that is the focal point of rock climbing and other recreation activities. The town provided
1271-555: The southeast corner of town at the Lynnfield Tunnel, a local traffic landmark. No other state routes pass through the town. The Springfield Terminal Railroad passes through town, but is no longer in service. There is no MBTA Commuter Rail service within Lynnfield; the nearest train station is off to the west in the neighboring town of Wakefield , which serves the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line . MBTA Bus Route 436 clips
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1312-434: The southeast, and Saugus to the south. The town common lies 9 miles (14 km) west of Salem , 14 miles (23 km) north of Boston , and 15 miles (24 km) south of Lawrence . Interstate 95 and Massachusetts State Route 128 pass concurrently through town twice, becoming separate just over the Peabody line. U.S. Highway Route 1 and Massachusetts State Route 129 also enter the town concurrently, separating in
1353-472: The title Lynnfield . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lynnfield&oldid=1249400588 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Lynnfield, Massachusetts Lynnfield
1394-412: The town was 97.6% White , (5,012); 0.9% Asian , (46); 0.2% Native American , (10); 0.1% African American , (5); 0.1% from other races , and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% (77) of the population. The median income for a household in the town was $ 95,243, and the median income for a family was $ 109,760. About 4.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below
1435-539: The town with 50.5% of the vote, becoming the first Democratic presidential nominee to win the town since 1996. Lynnfield uses the open town meeting model common in New England with a Board of Selectmen overseeing the operation of the town. Lynnfield is part of Massachusetts's 6th congressional district , represented by Seth Moulton , effective January 2015. In the Massachusetts Senate , Lynnfield lies within
1476-404: The town, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 136,101, and the median income for
1517-431: The west, Hamilton to the northwest, Essex to the north, and Gloucester to the east. The town is located 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Salem and 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Boston . Manchester-by-the-Sea lies along Massachusetts Route 128 , the inner of two beltways around Greater Boston . Route 128 has two exits within town as it passes from Beverly to Gloucester, with a small portion crossing through
1558-450: Was 1,143 inhabitants per square mile (441/km ). There were 4,354 housing units at an average density of 429.2 per square mile (165.7/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 94.7% White , 0.5% Black or African American , 3.3% Asian , 0% Pacific Islander , 0.4% from other races , and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population. There were 4,179 households, out of which 35.2% had children under
1599-402: Was first settled in 1638 and was made a district separate from Lynn in 1782. It was later officially incorporated in 1814. 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. During this time, the town had two inns,
1640-443: Was formed from territory taken from Salem (that portion since given to Beverly) and Gloucester. In 1700, Manchester selectmen paid three grandchildren of Agawam sachem Masconomet three pounds and nineteen shillings for the rights to the land. The community thrived primarily as a fishing community for more than 200 years. Beginning in 1845, it started to attract summer residents from the Boston area after poet Richard Dana built
1681-450: Was the major industry in the town almost from its incorporation in 1645, but in the mid-19th century it began to grow as a popular seaside resort community. The town has appeared, either by name or as a filming location, in a number of films and TV shows, notably the eponymous 2016 film Manchester by the Sea . Native Americans inhabited what would become northeastern Massachusetts for thousands of years prior to European colonization of