Man found dead on South Common St. identified

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Fitchburg man identified in Lynn homicide investigation

The Essex County District Attorney's office identified the man found dead on South Common Street last week as Rafael Gonzalez Cruz, 52, of Fitchburg. Police responded to the area of 200 South Common St. at 6:18 a.m. Thursday for a well-being check and found him suffering from apparent trauma; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is being investigated as an apparent homicide, and authorities said there was no indication of a wider threat to the public.

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Lynn Classical basketball adds state champion coach

Lynn Classical boys basketball added a state-champion coach to its staff as the program looks to build on last winter's Division 3 final-four run.

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Energy Advocate holds office hours at Lynn City Hall

Lynn's Energy Advocate holds office hours from 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. in the City Hall foyer on the second Tuesday of each month, helping residents with utility bills, discount rates, and Mass Save programs.

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Beyond Walls brings six new murals to Lynn streets

The Beyond Walls 'Classroom to the Streets' initiative began painting six new murals across the city, starting with a hyper-realistic piece on Friend Street.

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Lynn Public Schools awarded literacy improvement grant

The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded Lynn Public Schools a continuation grant from the Partnership for Reading Success-Massachusetts program to support district literacy improvements.

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Lynn Planning Board convenes public meeting at City Hall

The Lynn Planning Board meets in Room 406 of Lynn City Hall for its monthly session.

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Lynn Housing Authority board meets via Zoom

The Lynn Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets via Zoom to address public housing administration matters.

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Lynn Human Rights Commission holds monthly session

The Lynn Human Rights Commission holds its monthly meeting via Zoom to discuss community advocacy issues.

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VanMeter invites Meaney to formal debate ahead of primary

9th Essex District Democratic candidate Zosia VanMeter published an open letter formally inviting her primary opponent, Dr. Pete Meaney, to a debate before the Sept. 1 election.

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Pickering Middle School Building Committee convenes

The Pickering Middle School Building Committee meets via Zoom to review construction progress and budget figures.

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Lynn Invitational baseball showcase kicks off at Fraser Field

The annual Lynn Invitational baseball showcase began with a 'Skills Day' at Fraser Field, highlighting top New England prospects.

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