Meaney, VanMeter challenge Wong in 9th Essex

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Meaney, VanMeter challenge Rep. Wong in 9th Essex primary

Ward 1 City Councilor Dr. Peter Meaney and Inspectional Services Director Zosia VanMeter are both seeking to unseat state Rep. Donald Wong, a Republican who has represented the 9th Essex District since 2011. The district covers Ward 1 in Lynn along with Saugus and Wakefield, and the Democratic primary is set for Sept. 1. All three candidates point to the state's high cost of living as the district's biggest challenge, but each proposes a different approach to it.

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Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday night

The Lynn Zoning Board of Appeals convenes Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. at 3 City Hall Square, Room 303, following a 5 p.m. Grand Army of the Republic Trustee meeting.

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Lynn police log weekend arrests, including assault charge

Police logs released Aug. 3 detail several weekend arrests, including a Belleaire Road man charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and multiple motor vehicle offenses near Phillips Beach.

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Arrest made after downtown Lynn stabbing

Lynn Police arrested Renold Altidor, 31, on Aug. 2 following a stabbing near Liberty Street; the victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Lynn Museum completes $2.1M renovation of The Studios

The Lynn Museum & Arts Center finished a roughly $2.1 million renovation of The Studios at 25 Exchange St., with a ribbon-cutting and open house set for Aug. 8.

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Family Puzzle Race game night at Lynn Library tonight

Lynn Public Library hosts a family 'Puzzle Race' game night tonight, Aug. 4, at 5:30 p.m., with children and families competing to build puzzles.

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Markey and Moulton clash in Senate primary debate

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and challenger Rep. Seth Moulton sparred over foreign policy and ethics in a televised Democratic primary debate.

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Barry Park to host free family movie night Saturday

The City of Lynn presents a free outdoor screening of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Saturday, Aug. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Barry Park, with free popcorn and candy.

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Rare 15-foot yucca bloom draws attention near Goldfish Pond

Longtime Lynn gardener Ted Smiley's Yucca rostrata, grown for over 20 years, has sent up a bloom stalk more than 15 feet tall near Goldfish Pond — a rare sight in the Northeast.

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Lynn opens job search for Capital Planning director

The City of Lynn is hiring a director for its new Capital Planning division to oversee major municipal construction and facility upgrades.

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Lynn Assessor's Office accepting FY2027 personal exemption applications

The Lynn Assessor's Office is accepting Fiscal Year 2027 personal exemption applications; senior exemption forms will be mailed in early August.

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Commission Aims to Expand Female Empowerment Initiatives in Lynn

The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women plans to expand programs like the Ginsburg Initiative and Girls Empowerment Leadership Summit into Lynn.

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