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Two officers on leave in Flock camera audit

August 20, 2026

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Two Lynn police officers on leave over Flock camera misuse

Two Lynn police officers have been placed on paid administrative leave after an audit of the department's Flock license-plate reader system found a "concerning pattern" in some searches. The audit identified unauthorized search queries within the system.

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Lynn Tech volleyball rebuilds after strong 17-4 season

Lynn Tech's girls volleyball team returns from a 17-4 season and a Division 4 Round of 16 run, facing a roster rebuild this fall.

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Lynn remembers Richard 'Rick' Comfort, longtime hockey mentor

An obituary from the Daily Item remembers Richard J. Comfort of Lynn, a hockey coach whose legacy lives on through the many people he mentored over the years.

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Lynn Public Schools set Sept. 2 start for 2026-27 year

Lynn Public Schools' 2026-27 calendar sets Sept. 2 as the first day of class, with orientation and fall sports registration details now available.

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MBTA announces widespread service changes for September

The MBTA has released its September schedule of subway and bus service diversions for infrastructure, bridge, and accessibility upgrades across multiple lines.

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Eliot mobile food market distributes groceries in Lynn

Eliot Lynn CBHC's Mobile Food Market distributes healthy groceries and resources to residents at 95 Pleasant St.

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Lynn's first Mental Health Walk & Talk set for Saturday

Lynn's inaugural Mental Health Walk & Talk, hosted by Old Soul Young World and the Millennium Latino Project, starts Aug. 22 with a stretch at Red Rock Park before a 3K walk to Nahant Beach.

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City of Lynn seeks Principal Planning Director

Mayor Jared C. Nicholson's administration posted a job opening Aug. 13 for a planning director to oversee long-range municipal growth.

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