LYNN — Lynn’s Hennessey House on Andrew Street is a significant redevelopment project, adding to the City of … [Read more...] about Redevelopment breaks ground in downtown Lynn
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Councilor contests Water & Sewer decision
Jackie MannoLYNN — Michael Celona has been reappointed to serve as the Chair Commissioner of the Lynn Water & Sewer … [Read more...] about Councilor contests Water & Sewer decision
‘The American Dream’ to spotlight Lynn City Council
For the ItemLYNN — Want an inside look at how city government operates? The upcoming episode of "The American Dream" will … [Read more...] about ‘The American Dream’ to spotlight Lynn City Council
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Daily Item StaffLynn councilors spotlight city fields
Jackie MannoLYNN -- City Council unanimously approved a budget of $2,350,000 allocated to install new lighting at McManus … [Read more...] about Lynn councilors spotlight city fields
Lynn leaders clean Northern Strand Trail
Amanda LureyLYNN – The City Park Clean Up Program is now in its eighth season picking up litter throughout the city and … [Read more...] about Lynn leaders clean Northern Strand Trail
Lynn Council votes to ‘modernize’ zoning regulations
Erell RenaudeauLYNN – The City Council passed a significant rezoning ordinance on Tuesday, looking to modernize land use in … [Read more...] about Lynn Council votes to ‘modernize’ zoning regulations
Marzec named Lynn director of buildings/grounds
Zach LairdLYNN — John Marzec was appointed the new director of buildings and grounds in the Inspectional Services … [Read more...] about Marzec named Lynn director of buildings/grounds
Councilor Walsh won’t seek re-election
Elizabeth Della PianaLYNN — After 10 years of serving on the City Council, and 2025 being his fourth year as council president, Jay … [Read more...] about Councilor Walsh won’t seek re-election
Another first for Lynn: A Poet Laureate
Elizabeth Della PianaLYNN — At Tuesday night's City Council meeting, the city announced its first poet laureate with a unanimous … [Read more...] about Another first for Lynn: A Poet Laureate
Lynn City Council accepts charter
Isaac GreenLYNN — After more than a year of public meetings, committee deliberations, and legal review, the Lynn City … [Read more...] about Lynn City Council accepts charter
Council reconsiders: Donovan, Bennett are in
Isaac GreenLYNN — The Lynn City Council voted Friday evening to approve Michael Donovan’s appointment as Director of … [Read more...] about Council reconsiders: Donovan, Bennett are in
Lynn gets heated over Grid
Isaac GreenLYNN — Residents packed a Utilities Committee meeting Tuesday at City Hall to voice outrage over spiking gas … [Read more...] about Lynn gets heated over Grid
There’s no room for hate in Ward 6 councilor’s city
Elizabeth Della PianaLYNN — Ward 6 Councilor Fred Hogan woke up Sunday to social media posts reporting that swastikas had been … [Read more...] about There’s no room for hate in Ward 6 councilor’s city
A fountain of information
Bella diGraziaLYNN — The historic water fountain that lives in the middle of the Lynn Commons is being completely restored … [Read more...] about A fountain of information
Lynn kids dig in for their elderly neighbors
Bella diGraziaLYNN — Shoveling after a New England snowstorm is not for the faint of the heart, especially for the elderly … [Read more...] about Lynn kids dig in for their elderly neighbors
Lynn resident re-appointed to Public Arts Commission
Bella diGraziaLYNN — She’s back, and she has a vision for Lynn. Michelle Richardson, or Michelle La Poetica as she is … [Read more...] about Lynn resident re-appointed to Public Arts Commission
Lynn City Council re-elects Walsh and Chakoutis
Elizabeth Della PianaLYNN — Jay Walsh will serve another year as city council president following a vote from the City Council … [Read more...] about Lynn City Council re-elects Walsh and Chakoutis
Lynn City Council vote for residential minimum
Elizabeth Della PianaLYNN — Chris Gaeta, the Board of Assessors director of assessing, spoke at the Lynn City Council meeting to … [Read more...] about Lynn City Council vote for residential minimum
Council to vote on enhancing tenants’ rights
Adam LevineLYNN — The City Council was expected to vote on the Housing Stability Ordinance on Tuesday, but the meeting … [Read more...] about Council to vote on enhancing tenants’ rights
















