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Oct 17 · Lynn Community TV →
Free Group Walk Today Explores Northern Strand Trail Area
Oct 17 · Green Streets Initiative →
Lynn Man Charged in Alleged CDL Exam-Cheating Scheme
Suspicious Letter Investigated at Rep. Moulton's Salem Office
Oct 17 · Itemlive →
Lynn Opens Survey on ADA Accessibility Plan
Oct 16 · Tonight in Lynn →
City Council Confirms New Lynn Leaders, Board Members
Oct 16 · Itemlive →
Trinitarios Associate Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Oct 16 · Itemlive →
Lynn Early Voting Starts Saturday
Oct 15 · Itemlive →
Lynn Police Adopt New License Plate Reader Policy
Oct 15 · Itemlive →
Lynn Food Policy Council meets on Zoom at 4:15 p.m.
Oct 14 · Itemlive →
2Life advances Lynn senior housing plans as Heyer becomes CEO
Oct 14 · Itemlive →
Sunken boat leaks fuel into Sluice Pond
Oct 14 · Itemlive →
City Hall reopens; trash pickup delayed one day after holiday
Oct 13 · City of Lynn →
Lynn City Council meets tonight
Oct 13 · City of Lynn →
Lynn EDIC board meets on Zoom at 3 p.m.
Oct 13 · Itemlive →
Lynn Housing Authority commissioners meet on Zoom
Oct 13 · Itemlive →
Lynn and Swampscott to Receive Nearly $500,000 in State Park Grants
Oct 12 · Itemlive →
Tue. Oct. 13: Energy Advocate office hours at City Hall
Oct 11 · Lynn Community TV →
Tue. Oct. 13: Black Empowerment Council community forum
Oct 11 · Downtown Lynn Cultural District →
Lynn Police Log Oct. 8: Stolen Vehicle, Revoked License, Disorderly Conduct Arrests
Oct 11 · Itemlive →
Lynn Assessors Begin Property Reinspections
Oct 11 · Itemlive →
Public Offices and Schools Closed Monday for State Holiday
Oct 11 · Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education →
Sat. Oct. 17: Free paper shredding at the DPW
Oct 11 · Lynn Community TV →
Ex-Lynn Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Assault, Civil Rights Violation
Former Lynn police officer Christopher Gomez pleaded not guilty Thursday to assault and battery and a civil rights violation after a grand jury indictment.
Oct 10 · Itemlive →
MBTA Ferry Riders Can Now Track Boats Live
On October 8, 2026, the MBTA announced live ferry locations and departure predictions through its Go app and other digital tools, giving Lynn-area riders another way to check trips.
Oct 9 · Lynn Community TV →
Lynn Bulky-Item Drop-Off Set for Saturday
Lynn's next Bulky Waste Item Drop-Off Day is Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to noon at 247 Commercial St. It is for Lynn residents and accepts household goods, fluorescent bulbs, metal and rigid plastics.
Volunteers Invited to Saturday Park Cleanups
The City of Lynn's fall park cleanup is Saturday, October 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. Supplies are provided and no registration is required; it is canceled if it rains.
Oct 9 · Lynn Community TV →
Lynn Police Log: Drug and Warrant Arrests, Alarms, Disturbances
Lynn police made multiple arrests Tuesday on drug and outstanding warrant charges. Officers also responded to commercial burglar alarms and neighborhood disturbances.
Oct 8 · Itemlive →
Two Fugitives Wanted in NYPD Detective Stabbing Arrested in Lynn
Two fugitives wanted for the attempted murder of a New York Police Department detective were arrested in Lynn Tuesday night. One suspect is D’Angelo Caraballo, 25.
Oct 8 · Itemlive →
One hurt after car hits utility pole on Euclid Avenue
A car snapped a utility pole and brought down wires on Euclid Avenue Monday night, Oct. 5, sending one person to the hospital. A Lynn Fire paramedic transporting another patient spotted the crash and called for help; repairs continued into Tuesday.
Oct 7 · WHDH 7News →
Lynn Police swear in six new officers
Six officers took their oaths Monday, Oct. 5, before beginning field training, the Lynn Police Department reported.
Oct 7 · Lynn Police Department →
Fire prevention open house today at Lynn Fire headquarters
The open house runs 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Western Avenue headquarters, with fire-engine tours, a smoke maze, a spray-house simulator, a meet-and-greet with Sparky and refreshments.
Energy Team reviews utility bills at library today
The City of Lynn Energy Team will check bills from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the Lynn Public Library. Bring National Grid bills to learn about discount rates, efficiency programs and assistance.
Oct 7 · Lynn Community TV →
Lynn, three neighbors to receive $13.2 million in state funding
Lynn, Marblehead, Nahant and Swampscott will receive more than $13.2 million in state funding for housing, infrastructure and economic development projects, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced.
Oct 7 · Itemlive →
Energy Advocate Holds Walk-In Hours at City Hall Today
Lynn's Energy Advocate holds walk-in office hours today starting at 9 a.m. at City Hall to advise residents on reducing energy bills.
Oct 6 · Itemlive →
Historical Commission Meets Tonight at City Hall
The Lynn Historical Commission holds its regular public meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Room 403 of City Hall.
Oct 6 · Itemlive →
Disability Commission Meets Today in Room 106A at City Hall
The Lynn Disability Commission meets today at 5 p.m. in Room 106A of City Hall to address citywide accessibility programs.
Oct 6 · Itemlive →
Park Commission Meets Tonight at Police Station
The Park Commission meets tonight at 6 p.m. in the Lynn Police Station Community Room.
Oct 6 · Itemlive →
Zoning Board of Appeals Meets Tonight at City Hall
The Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight at 7 p.m. in Room 303 at Lynn City Hall.
Oct 6 · Itemlive →
Two Saugus Stores Face Tobacco Violations
The 7-Eleven at 386 Lincoln Ave. and Alltown Mobil at 1123 Broadway faced tobacco violations at Monday night's Saugus Board of Health meeting.
Oct 6 · Itemlive →
DeMayo’s competency hearing set for December
A competency hearing is set for December for Anthony DeMayo, 18, the Bishop Fenwick High School student accused of killing a Danvers woman in March.
Oct 6 · Itemlive →
Wardwell Avenue Drug Arrest Nets Cocaine and Over $11,000
Lynn police arrested a man after complaints of drug activity around Wardwell Avenue. Police seized more than $11,000 in cash and over 150 grams of cocaine, with help from the Essex County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit.
Oct 4 · Newport Dispatch →
Saturday: Bulky-item drop-off day at Reworld
Residents can drop off bulky items Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to noon at Reworld, 247 Commercial St.
Nine Statewide Questions Headed to Massachusetts Ballot
With one month until Election Day, voters face a record-tying nine statewide questions and a slate of contested races.
Oct 4 · Itemlive →
Mayor Nicholson Creates Downtown Health and Safety Task Force
Mayor Jared C. Nicholson's executive order, effective Oct. 2, creates a task force co-chaired by Police Chief Chris Kelly and Health Director Lisa Tobin. It has 90 days to recommend actions on homelessness, substance use disorder and mental health downtown.
Oct 3 · Itemlive →
Lynn Man Faces Federal Charge of Receiving Child Sexual Abuse Material
Federal prosecutors announced Friday a charge against Zachary Brodeur, 37, alleging receipt of child sexual abuse material. He remains in state custody on related charges; the allegations are unproven and he is presumed innocent.
Lynn Man Gets 40 Months in Federal Firearms Case
Derrick J. Poe was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in prison and three years of supervised release for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the sentence Friday.
Blue Line Trains Share a Single Track Near Wonderland This Weekend
Trains will run on a single track between Revere Beach and Wonderland today and Sunday, Oct. 3–4. Wonderland trains will use the outbound platform, and Orient Heights–Wonderland service is scheduled about every 14 minutes.
Oct 3 · Lynn Journal →
Lynn Reservoirs Fall to 43.4% Capacity Despite Rain
Recent rainfall has not stopped the decline in Lynn's water supply. Officials hope to begin moving water from the Saugus River.
Oct 3 · Itemlive →
Judge Lets Accused Former Lynn Teacher Travel to N.H. for Orthodontist
On Thursday, a judge temporarily eased house-arrest restrictions for former Lynn Public Schools teacher Tymond Tran so he can attend an orthodontic appointment in New Hampshire. Itemlive reported he faces child rape charges.
Oct 2 · Itemlive →
Lynn Police Log Lists OUI and Drug Trafficking Arrests
The Lynn Police Department's daily log documents Wednesday arrests for offenses including operating under the influence, driving with a suspended license and Class A drug trafficking.
Oct 2 · Itemlive →
Lynn issues second-quarter preliminary tax bills today
The Assessing Department is issuing second-quarter Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary real estate and personal property tax bills today. Payments are due to the city collector by November 3, 2026.
Oct 1 · City of Lynn →
New traffic analysis adds to Lynnway redesign debate
Updated modeling for the proposed Lynnway corridor project projects about one extra minute on most peak-direction trips and just over two extra minutes southbound in the morning. The underlying traffic counts and modeling files were not provided for independent review.
Oct 1 · Marblehead Weekly News →
Lynn police detail investigation into former officer Christopher Gomez
Lynn police said they internally investigated a May 16 incident involving former officer Christopher Gomez and referred it to the Essex County District Attorney's Office. The department said it recommended his termination and decertification before he resigned; the indictments are accusations.
Oct 1 · Lynn Community TV →
Essex County women's commission meets by Zoom tonight
The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women meets by Zoom tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. The agenda includes onboarding commissioners, planning a listening session and county handbook, committee updates and a treasurer's report.
Man, 20, shot in leg at Curwin Circle; says wounds self-inflicted
Police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot in the leg at 237 Curwin Circle around 10:52 p.m. Tuesday. He calls the wounds self-inflicted.
Oct 1 · Itemlive →
Opioid Settlement Fund Proposals Due Today
Local organizations must submit proposals today for up to $100,000 from Lynn's Opioid Settlement Fund. The money supports substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs.
Sep 30 · City of Lynn →
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.
Sep 30 · 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.
Sep 30 · Lynn Community TV →
$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.
Sep 30 · Itemlive →
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