Lynnfield was founded in 1638, although the town didn’t become independent from the neighboring city Lynn until 1782. Historically, Lynnfield has continuously operated with two distinct villages, as it still does today. When Route 1 was established in Lynnfield sometime in the 20th century, many people post-World War II traveled north to Lynnfield to settle down.
Today, Lynnfield is still made up of two separate villages that help make the town prosperous and diverse. It is home to 11,500 residents spread across its downtown area, Lynnfield Center, which is agricultural and rural. South Lynnfield, on the other hand, is more urban, with a mix of cultures.
The mixed-use land is unique to small areas like Lynnfield. In the town, locals enjoy the miles of agricultural land and access to several bodies of water and dedicated parks, like the Ipswich River and Lynn Woods Reservation. However, wetland areas like these can invite unwanted pests like mosquitos, ticks, termites—and much more.