Dr. Jenaya Tucker to lead Elder Services

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Dr. Jenaya Tucker named Lynn's Director of Elder Services

Mayor Jared Nicholson announced July 20 that Dr. Jenaya Tucker, a Lynn English High School graduate and 10-year veteran social worker, will become Director of Elder Services and the Senior Center starting July 27. Tucker said she is drawn to reducing isolation among older adults through programming at the center, which draws as many as 75 seniors daily. She plans to continue programs seniors enjoy while remaining open to new options based on their feedback.

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Editorial: City Hall needs oversight, not stalemate

A July 20 Daily Item editorial praised Mayor Nicholson and the City Council for Pickering Middle School's construction, Harbor Park's completion, and expanded inclusionary zoning, while warning that recent Administrative Code and FY27 budget votes show governance needs oversight, not political theater.

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Teen craft session invites youth to make gilded bugs

The Lynn Public Library hosts a Teen Craft session today, July 21, from 11 a.m. to noon, where teens in grades 6-12 can create faux gilded bugs.

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Conservation Commission meets Tuesday evening

The Lynn Conservation Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight, July 21, in City Hall Council Chambers to review wetland protection and local conservation initiatives.

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Lynn Housing Authority Board meets remotely Tuesday

The Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development Board of Commissioners holds a public Zoom meeting today, July 21, at 5 p.m. to discuss housing programs and administrative updates.

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School Committee adopts Boston Focus PreK curriculum

The Lynn School Committee voted to adopt the 'Boston Focus on PreK' curriculum for three- and four-year-olds, funded by a Prism grant, according to a July 20 update.

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Lynn woman arrested on kidnapping, assault charges

Qwana Robinson, 36, of Bloomfield Street, was arrested by Lynn police July 19 on kidnapping charges and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

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Three North Shore Navigators named NECBL All-Stars

The New England Collegiate Baseball League announced July 21 that shortstop Hudson Ellis, pitcher Gian Gamelli, and outfielder Hunter Kingsbury of the Lynn-based North Shore Navigators will play in the All-Star Game in Sanford, Maine.

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Traffic Commission meets Tuesday at police station

The Lynn Traffic Commission meets at 6 p.m. tonight, July 21, at the Lynn Police Station Community Room to address traffic, parking requests, and street safety.

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Frederick Douglass community reading rescheduled

The postponed Frederick Douglass community reading is now set for Saturday, July 25, at Lynn's First Church of the Nazarene, coinciding with the church's community cookout and backpack giveaway.

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First Church of the Nazarene hosts cookout, backpack giveaway

Lynn's First Church of the Nazarene hosts its community cookout and back-to-school backpack giveaway Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Grand Army of the Republic Trustees meet Tuesday

The Grand Army of the Republic Trustees hold their regular meeting in Room 106A at Lynn City Hall today, July 21, starting at 5 p.m.

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Activating Your Radiance virtual workshop scheduled

Dani of Reiki Boston leads a virtual workshop for the local Ravenstone community tonight, July 21, from 7 to 8 p.m., focused on Leo season guided rituals and meditation.

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Library hosts Children's Family Board Game Night

The Lynn Public Library holds a Children's Family Board Game Night tonight, July 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its North Common Street main branch.

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Lynn Tech teams compete in Northeast 7v7 tournament

Lynn Tech, KIPP Academy, St. Mary's, and Swampscott compete in the Northeast 7v7 East Regional football tournament Saturday at Bishop Fenwick, according to details announced July 20.

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