A Healthy Lynnfield Substance Use Prevention Coalition
Our initiative is aimed at preventing substance use and providing access to treatment and recovery resources in Lynnfield.
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Community Conversation 4/7
Thank you for the patience and understanding the community has shown as we’ve worked to plan our April 7 Community Conversation. Please see additional details below.
The first step in this important process is our upcoming Community Conversation, which will be held at 6:30 PM at the Middle School on Tuesday evening.
This gathering is designed to bring our community together for a thoughtful and honest conversation about belonging in Lynnfield. At its core, this is an opportunity to listen, reflect, and begin to better understand how members of our community are experiencing our schools: what is working, where there may be gaps, and what our community needs moving forward.
We recognize that there may be a range of perspectives in the room. While we may not agree on every issue, it is essential that we create space to engage respectfully, share openly, and listen deeply to one another. This is not about arriving with predetermined answers, but about beginning with curiosity, care, and a shared commitment to our students.
The evening will begin with a brief opening in the auditorium, including an introduction to Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson, an experienced educator and leadership consultant who partners with school communities to support meaningful dialogue, strengthen belonging, and guide next steps grounded in community voice.
Participants will then move into facilitated small-group conversations, where they will engage with questions such as:
- What does it mean for a child to feel a true sense of belonging in Lynnfield?
- Where are we seeing strong examples of belonging today?
- Where might students or families feel less connected or supported?
- What do we need, as a community, to move forward in a way that reflects our shared values?
These conversations are a critical part of understanding not just perspectives, but also experiences and needs across our community.
We will conclude the evening by coming back together as a full group, where facilitators will share key themes that emerged. These insights will help inform potential next steps, which may include opportunities for continued dialogue, professional learning, or other community-informed actions.
Some have described this effort as a response to recent events. While we acknowledge that context, we also believe this moment presents an opportunity: an opportunity to listen more deeply, to learn from one another, and to move forward with greater clarity and shared purpose. Choosing to engage in this work is a commitment to our families and to the kind of community we aspire to be.
We hope you will join us in this important first step.
Youth Leadership Awards
Congratulations to our Youth Council Leaders who received awards at our 2025 Annual Meeting.
Metro North YMCA Community ParTNER Award
A Healthy Lynnfield is proud to be a recipient of the MetroNorth YMCA's Community Partner Award.