Chief Chris Reddy ends 41-year police career

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Police Chief Chris Reddy Closes Out 41-Year Career

Lynn Police Chief Chris Reddy worked his final day with the department on Sept. 17, closing a 41-year career ahead of his retirement this month. He was a captain in 2020, when the department navigated local protests over the killing of George Floyd and the strained relationship between police and the communities they serve.

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Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic Today at Lynn Tech Annex

Lynn Animal Control and the North Shore Veterinarians Association host a rabies vaccination and pet clinic today, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 90 Commercial St., offering low-cost vaccines, microchipping and dog licenses.

Lynn Community TV

Trinitarios Gang Member Sentenced to 135 Months for Racketeering

Westyn Lantigua was sentenced Sept. 17 in federal court to 135 months in prison for racketeering conspiracy tied to a 2022 Lynn drive-through shooting.

United States Department of Justice

La Cultura Fest Celebrates Latino Heritage Today at Lynn Harbor Park

The 2nd Annual La Cultura Fest runs noon to 6 p.m. today, Sept. 19, at Lynn Harbor Park on Hanson Street, featuring food, art, music and community organizations celebrating Latino heritage.

Lynn Community TV

Fall Tennis Sessions Continue Today at Bowzer Complex

Lynn Parks & Recreation runs adult and grades 6-8 tennis sessions today, Sept. 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bowzer Complex with a USTA-approved coach; registration costs $65-$75.

Lynn Community TV

Guns of Brighton, High Voltage Play Pelican Bar Tonight

Guns of Brighton and High Voltage perform tonight, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. at Pelican Bar and Pub in Lynn.

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Saint Mary Parish Holds Group Baptisms Today

Saint Mary of the Sacred Heart Parish holds its recurring group baptism ceremony today, Sept. 19; families should check the parish bulletin for the exact time.

Saint Mary of the Sacred Heart Parish

School Bus Company Pays $440,000 to Settle Lynn Collusion Case

JSC Transportation Services agreed Sept. 17 to pay $440,000 over allegations it colluded with a competitor to inflate school-bus contract prices in Lynn, Dedham and Saugus; most funds will go to the affected cities.

The Boston Globe

Gregg Neighborhood House Breaks Ground on New Early Learning Center

Gregg Neighborhood House broke ground Friday, Sept. 18, on a 40,000-square-foot Early Learning Center on Western Avenue in Lynn.

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