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Early voting for state primary opens Saturday

August 18, 2026

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Early voting for state primary opens Saturday in Lynn

The City Election Office at City Hall will be staffed with poll workers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22 and 23, according to Chief Elections Officer James Lamanna. Voters from all 28 precincts can also cast early ballots during normal City Hall hours Monday through Friday of next week. The primary itself is Tuesday, Sept. 1, with polls open at set locations from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and attention focused on the Senate and House races.

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License Commission meets today at Lynn City Hall

The Lynn License Commission meets today, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. in Room 303 of City Hall.

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Lynn Public Schools names DaLuz family engagement director

Lynn Public Schools has named Franci DaLuz as Director of Family and Community Engagement, tasked with strengthening ties between families and the district ahead of the new school year.

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Lynn woman scores $2 million Powerball win

Lynn resident Almasa Cajic won $2 million after matching five numbers in a recent Powerball drawing; the winning ticket was sold at a Malden convenience store.

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Lynn Conservation Commission meets today

The Lynn Conservation Commission holds a public meeting today, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Inspectional Service Conference Room at City Hall.

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Zion Baptist Church hosts community cooking class today

Zion Baptist Church holds a community cooking class today, Aug. 18, in its Community Room on Kingswood Circle.

Zion Baptist Church

Grand Army of the Republic trustees to meet today

The GAR Hall & Museum Board of Trustees holds its monthly meeting today, Aug. 18, at 5 p.m. in Room 106A at Lynn City Hall.

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Lynn Police to host 'Coffee With A Cop' Wednesday

The Lynn Police Department hosts its monthly community meet-and-greet Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Co.

Lynn Community TV

Lynn Public Health hosts weekly Walking Wednesdays

The Lynn Public Health Department leads a group walk around Lynn Common on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

Lynn Community TV

Golf ranger and Marine veteran Michael Ostrowski dies

Lifelong Lynn resident and Marine Corps veteran Michael E. Ostrowski, a Gannon Golf Club ranger, died Aug. 8; his obituary was published Aug. 17.

Solimine Funeral Home

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