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Lynn Public Schools Enrolls Over 15,000 Students for New Year

Lynn Public Schools welcomed 15,135 students back to its 29 schools this fall after a summer of academic programs, staff training, and building improvements, district officials told the School Committee on Thursday. The year runs under the theme "Learn, Launch, Lead," paired with a new attendance push called "Why I Show Up."

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Lynn English Marine JROTC Earns Naval Honor School Designation

The Lynn English High School Marine JROTC unit earned the national Naval Honor School designation for 2025-26 — reserved for the top 20% of units nationwide — the 26th time under Sgt. Major Jose Beato and Master Sgt. Gerald Goncalo.

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North Shore Towns Urge State to Rethink Lynnway Bus Lane Redesign

Select boards in Swampscott, Marblehead, and Nahant petitioned Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on Sept. 10 for a regional review of the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project, warning that dedicated bus lanes on Route 1A could cause gridlock and delay emergency responders.

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Gary Rosario Bridges Lynn Community and Storytelling Through Media

Lynn Tech media instructor Gary Rosario, founder of documentary outlet VillaLinda101, opened a workspace at Inc.ubate Coworking and is preparing to turn the production company into a nonprofit covering local arts, civic, and athletic events.

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Tennis in the Parks Fall Sessions Begin at Breed Middle School

Lynn Parks and Recreation kicks off its fall Tennis in the Parks clinics today at the Bowzer Complex at Breed Middle School, with beginner and youth instructional sessions.

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United Lynn Pride Art Exhibit Opens at Lynn Museum

The 'Authentically YOU' exhibition by United Lynn Pride opens today at the Lynn Museum & Arts Center, featuring local artists' work exploring LGBTQ+ community experiences.

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Lynn Classical Falls to Winchester; Volleyball Tops English

Lynn Classical football opened its season with a 38-6 loss at Winchester on Sept. 10, while the Classical girls volleyball team beat Lynn English 3-1 in City Tournament play.

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KIPP Academy Football Rallies Late in Opener to Defeat Salem, 32-27

KIPP Academy's Panthers erased a fourth-quarter deficit with two straight touchdowns from Elai Machado and Aavian Peña, beating Salem 32-27 on the road Sept. 11.

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Swampscott and Lynn Area Police Log Alarms, Accidents, and Hazards

Police logs from Sept. 10 recorded a fire alarm on Sargent Road, hazardous condition reports on Bradlee Avenue and Essex Street, and motor vehicle accidents on Farragut Road.

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Special Olympics Young Athletes Fall Season Begins in Lynn

Special Olympics Massachusetts opened its inclusive Level 1 sport and motor-skills program in Lynn today, welcoming children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities.

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Glover Estate Structures Cleared for Demolition Ahead of Redevelopment

Swampscott's Historical Commission voted 5-3 on Sept. 10 that the A.E. Little House lacks historic significance, clearing it and two barns for demolition to make way for Glover LLC's 140-unit housing proposal, which preserves the circa-1740 General John Glover Farmhouse.

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Nahant Planning Board Reviews Castle Road Design and Zoning Requests

Nahant's Planning Board reviewed Stantec's Sept. 10 traffic-calming plan to narrow Castle Road to 25 feet and restore sidewalks near former Coast Guard housing, along with zoning inquiries on Emerald Road and a subdivision variance on Valley Road.

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Peabody School Committee Evaluates High School Construction Methods

Peabody officials are weighing 'Construction Manager at Risk' versus 'Design-Bid-Build' methods for the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School project, with ground testing and wetlands analysis underway, the committee reported Sept. 11.

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Swampscott Advances to Due-Diligence Stage for Middle School Overhaul

The Massachusetts School Building Authority moved Swampscott's middle school project into its due-diligence review stage after a campus walk-through, Facilities Director Max Kasper reported, allowing the district to weigh renovation versus new construction.

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Friends of Lynn Public Library Hold Meet-and-Greet

The Friends of the Lynn Public Library held a meet-and-greet today from 11 a.m. to noon at 5 North Common Street for residents to learn about the group and get involved.

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