Town Planning To Mark 10 Year Anniversary of 9/11

The town has begun planning a day of observance to mark the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

At Monday night's selectmen's meeting, Selectman Bob MacKendrick reported that the observance is currently expected to begin the morning of September 11th at 8:30 a.m. with the lowering of the flag to half mast in front of the town fire and police stations.

From there, organizers are  laying plans for the names of the approximately 2,752 people who died that day to be read on the town common.

Kathy Bailey Expected To Speak At Memorial Service

At 6 p.m., a remembrance service is being planned to be held on the Lynnfield Common. Kathy Bailey, widow of Garnet "Ace" Bailey, is expected to be among the speakers. 

Ace Bailey was a Lynnfield resident and former NHL player who died on Flight 175 on September 11th, 2001. At the time of his death, he was director of scouting for the Los Angeles Kings. Since then, Bailey's family has kept his memory alive by launching the Ace Bailey Children's Foundation.

Donations From The Public Welcome

MacKendrick indicated that the Lynnfield Rotary Club has already donated some money to get the process underway. Town residents and others are also welcome to make donations - which for now can be dropped off at either town hall or the Centre Congregational Church.