Mayor names three police chief finalists

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Mayor names three finalists for Lynn police chief

Mayor Jared C. Nicholson named Deputy Chief Christopher Kelly, Captain Michael Kmiec and Captain William Sharpe as finalists to succeed retiring Chief Christopher Reddy, following an Assessment Center run under state Human Resources Division guidelines. Residents can submit discussion topics and questions for the next chief until the public input link closes Aug. 18. Those submissions will inform a Community Stakeholder Group that interviews each finalist before Nicholson meets the candidates individually and makes his appointment.

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Mayor, retiring police chief address Flock camera safety, privacy concerns

Mayor Jared C. Nicholson and retiring Police Chief Christopher Reddy discussed safety and privacy concerns about the city's Flock license plate reading cameras on August 12, 2026.

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Lynn Water and Sewer Commission to renovate, not rebuild, treatment plants

The Lynn Water and Sewer Commission announced August 12, 2026 that it will renovate the city's existing water and sewage treatment plants rather than build new facilities.

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KIPP Academy Lynn joins free school meal program

KIPP Academy Lynn will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students for the 2026-2027 school year under the Community Eligibility Provision, the school announced August 12, 2026.

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Obituary: Longtime Lynn resident Carmen Luongo Jr. dies at 97

Carmen Luongo Jr., a Korean War veteran and retired refrigeration technician who lived in Lynn since 1955, died August 9, 2026; services were announced August 13.

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Pajama storytime at Lynn Public Library tonight

Families can wear their favorite pajamas for a "Jammie Jam" storytime with bedtime stretches, rhymes, and stories Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Teens invited to decorate journals at Lynn Public Library today

Teens in grades 6-12 can design and decorate their own journals at a free workshop Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 11 a.m. in the library's Teen Tech Space.

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King's Beach UV disinfection pilot ends Aug. 18

Lynn and Swampscott announced August 11, 2026 that their joint UV disinfection pilot at King's Beach will conclude August 18 after collecting enough data to assess its effectiveness.

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NSCC hosts Zoom orientation for new students tonight

North Shore Community College holds a virtual orientation Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. for newly registered incoming students.

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Lynn English football team prepares for challenging season

Coming off last season's Greater Boston League championship, Lynn English football is preparing for what's expected to be its toughest schedule yet.

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