Town employees on leave after ‘racist’ remarks caught on Lynnfield HS graduation livestream

Two town employees have been placed on leave after inappropriate and racist words were caught on the livestream of Lynnfield High School s graduate ceremony on Friday the region s town administrator reported in a declaration In a joint message Town Administrator Robert J Dolan and Assistant Town Administrator Robert E Curtin stated At p m this evening I was informed that during a live streaming of the Lynnfield High School graduation town employees were overheard using inappropriate and racist words This video and audio feed was seen and heard by people waiting to watch the graduation The individuals in the video have been identified and I have placed them on administrative leave pending a full research of the video and any other evidence The declaration continued We as town leaders stand together in outrage over what has been communicated this evening and wish to state emphatically that racist language and behavior has no place in our town and will be dealt with directly It is especially regrettable that this happening took place on what is and should be a night to celebrate our incredible seniors Such incidents however must be confronted directly and openly and a full inspection and appropriate action will be taken Superintendent Tom Geary and School Committee Chair Kristen Elworthy also issued a report saying This episode took place at a school event and we are outraged that our students families and district members were exposed to such harmful language This is a progressing news story stay with NEWS on-air and online for the latest details