Council OKs FY27 housing, development plan

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Lynn Council approves FY27 housing and development action plan

The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the FY27 One Year Action Plan submitted by the Community Development Department and Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development, following extended discussion of the funding details. The plan is part of Lynn's Five-Year Strategy for Housing and Community Development, which sets priorities for how federally funded grants are used. Those grants include Community Development Block Grant money for housing, infrastructure and community programs.

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Lynn's first full-time city planner in decades heads back to Oregon

City planner Christopher Clausen, appointed in 2020 and credited with creating Vision Lynn and a 2025 zoning code overhaul, is leaving his post to return to Oregon.

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Rain doesn't stop dedicated Lynn Woods runners and volunteers

Despite rain, 49 runners competed in the Lynn Woods road race, with Peabody's Tommy Fogarty winning in 33:51 and Lynn's Matt Viega finishing second.

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Blues legend Buddy Guy plays Lynn Auditorium tonight

As part of his 'Buddy Guy 90' anniversary tour, the blues icon performs Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. at Lynn Memorial Auditorium with special guest Taj Farrant.

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Lynn Tech football releases road-heavy 2026 season schedule

Lynn Tech released its 2026 football schedule, featuring six consecutive away games before an October home opener.

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City of Lynn hosts free energy bill check-ups at library

Lynn's Energy Advocate hosts a drop-in clinic at the Lynn Public Library Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to help residents manage and reduce utility costs.

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Free back-to-school fashion workshop at Kingswood Circle

The College Application Education Project presents a free back-to-school fashion workshop for Lynn youth Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Lynn Public Library hosts weekly Messy Mornings story time

The Lynn Public Library's Children's Department hosts its weekly 'Messy Mornings' story time Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m.

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Weekly Stump Trivia Night returns to La Copá Cafe

La Copá Cafe hosts its weekly Sporcle Stump Trivia night Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m., with two free-to-play games and prizes.

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Nahant Woman's Club to host seaside outing for Girls Inc. of Lynn

Continuing a 15-year tradition, the Nahant Woman's Club of the North Shore will host roughly 130 children from Girls Inc. of Lynn for a beach party and cookout Friday, Aug. 7.

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Free Red Rock Park concert series brings live music to Kings Beach

The public is invited to bring a blanket and enjoy free live music at the Red Rock Park Concert Series Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Craig and Hale win Gannon Ladies Major golf classic

Maura Craig and Patty Hale won the Gannon Ladies Innerclub Major Ladies Classic with a two-day low net score of 129.

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