🌱 Patch AM: Why Lynnfield’s Lauren Mattia is a field hockey star to watch

Hello Lynnfield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Lynnfield's Lauren Mattia is a field hockey star to watch
• How did Lynnfield break in the Markey–Moulton showdown?
• See how Lynnfield voted in the governor's primary shake-up

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Peabody Community Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The 10 field hockey players to watch this fall (bostonglobe.com) — Lynnfield field hockey standout Lauren Mattia is spotlighted among Massachusetts' top players to watch this fall, praised for her tenacity and speed as a Holy Cross commit. The list surveys key returning stars from programs across the state, offering a snapshot of who could shape this season's high school field hockey action.
   

• Town-by-town maps: See how Markey vs. Moulton compared to Markey vs. Kennedy (bostonglobe.com) — Lynnfield voters narrowly backed Seth Moulton over Ed Markey in Tuesday's Democratic U.S. Senate primary, even as Markey won decisively statewide and across most nearby communities. The town's results are part of a broader pattern showing where Moulton's generational-change message resonated most compared with Markey's strong support in traditional progressive strongholds.
   

• Minogue secures nominations in primary (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — Lynnfield voters strongly backed Republican Michael Roger Minogue in Tuesday's gubernatorial primary, helping him secure the nomination to face Gov. Maura Healey in November. The town was part of a regional bloc where Minogue dominated, while the article also outlines uncontested races that will shape the ballot Lynnfield residents see this fall.
   

📸 Around Lynnfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynnfield

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
Friday September 11
• The Woman's Friend Society Gala →
  Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St, Salem
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• Library Closed - Labor Day
  Lynnfield Public Library Main Library , 18 Summer St, Lynnfield
Tuesday September 8
• Bookend Painting for Teens
  Lynnfield Public Library Mezzanine , 18 Summer St, Lynnfield, MA
  2:30 pm
• Board of Library Trustees Meeting
  Lynnfield Public Library Mezzanine , 18 Summer St, Lynnfield, MA
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Color Your Own Library Card Holder- Children
  Lynnfield Public Library Children's Room , 18 Summer St, Ly
  3:00 pm
• Coloring Club
  Lynnfield Public Library Main Library , 18 Summer St, Lynnfield
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Film Club: Criterion Collection
  Lynnfield Public Library Mezzanine , 18 Summer St, Lynnfield, MA
  10:00 am
• Afternoon Teen Hangout
  Lynnfield Public Library Mezzanine , 18 Summer St, Lynnfield, MA
  2:15 pm
Saturday September 12
• Let's Decorate Mini Pumpkins!
  Lynnfield Public Library Children's Room , 18 Summer St, Ly
  10:00 am
• Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball →
  Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Ranting Parents Comedy Tour →
  Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Representative Jones Holding Monthly District Office Hours September 11 in Lynnfield —Office of MA House Minority Leader Brad Jones Read on Patch

• Yard House posted a job opening for Dishwasher/Utility in Lynnfield. Apply here.
• Ametek posted a job opening for Assembler - Manufacturing in Peabody. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynnfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peabody

• Peabody International Festival Returns For 41st Year In 2026 (patch.com)

Saugus

• Big Y Opens New Store In Saugus, MA (theshelbyreport.com)

Danvers

• Danvers To Host 9-11 25th Anniversary Ceremony (patch.com)

Ok Lynnfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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