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Opioid fund proposals for up to $100K due today
September 30, 2026
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Opioid Settlement Fund Proposals Due Today
Today is the last day for local organizations to apply for up to $100,000 from the city's Opioid Settlement Fund, offered by the City and the Lynn Opioid Working Group to support substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs. Applicants must be located in Lynn or show that at least 51 percent of the people served by the proposed project are Lynn residents. Funded projects must demonstrate measurable outcomes and align with the city's commitment to public health and equity.
City of Lynn
Salvadoran Independence Flag Raising at Lynn City Hall Today
The City of Lynn holds a flag raising from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. today at Lynn City Hall, 3 City Hall Square. It marks the 205th anniversary of El Salvador's independence.
Lynn Community TV
'Authentically YOU' Pride Exhibit Open Today at Lynn Museum
The Lynn Museum & Arts Center and United Lynn Pride exhibit on self-definition and LGBTQ+ identity is open today from 3 to 7 p.m. in the second-floor community gallery, with free Wednesday admission. It runs through Oct. 10.
Lynn Museum
Lynn English Volleyball at Chelsea Today
Lynn English's varsity girls volleyball team plays at Chelsea High School today at 5:30 p.m.
MaxPreps
Lynn Classical Volleyball Hosts Somerville Today
The Lynn Classical girls' volleyball team hosts Somerville at 5:15 p.m. today. The Rams are seeking to extend an 11-game home winning streak dating to last season.
MaxPreps
Latino Business Association Hispanic Heritage Celebration Tonight
The North Shore Latino Business Association's celebration runs tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at 33 Sutton St., with food, networking, and chances to share stories on its podcast. Registration is required.
North Shore Latino Business Association
Wednesday Walkouts for Health Gathering at Noon on South Common Street
A Wednesday Walkouts for Health gathering runs from noon to 12:30 p.m. today at 2 South Common St. Organizers describe it as a nonviolent action focused on political threats to health care.
Swing Blue Alliance
Route 107 Detours and Turn Restrictions Near Saugus Begin Oct. 1
MassDOT announced temporary detours and turn restrictions at Route 107 and Ballard Street in Saugus starting Oct. 1. One notice bars turns between the two roads from 5 a.m. Oct. 1 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2, while the announcement title references Oct. 1–9; expect delays.
Lynn Community TV
MBTA Bus Lane Camera Advisory Notices Begin Oct. 1
Starting Oct. 1, the MBTA will use cameras to issue advisory notices to vehicles blocking bus stops or bus lanes, with fines set to begin Jan. 1, 2027. The rollout starts with Silver Line SL4 and SL5, with other routes planned.
Lynn Community TV
Lynn Tech Beats KIPP Academy on Late Corner-Kick Goal
Lynn Tech's Nestor Arevalo scored from a corner kick in added time to defeat KIPP Academy.
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$750,400 Attached in Saugus Tribu Wrongful-Death Suit
An Essex Superior Court judge approved a $750,400 attachment against one owner of Tribu Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Saugus. It is part of a $20 million wrongful-death suit.
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