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FEMA Awards $776,000 to Lynn Fire Department
September 28, 2026
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FEMA Awards $776,000 to Lynn Fire Department
Fire departments and first responders in Lynn and Lynnfield received more than $836,000 in FEMA grants this week. The largest share, $776,000, went to the Lynn Fire Department.
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Swampscott Committee to Discuss Quarry Monitoring, Bylaws
The Earth Removal Advisory Committee meets today, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. at Swampscott Town Hall and online, covering quarry air monitoring, wheel washing, Amrize's annual public meeting, quarry tours, and bylaw discussion.
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GALA Hosts Monday-Night Figure Drawing Session in Lynn
Figure Drawing at GALA meets today from 6 to 9 p.m. at LynnArts, 25 Exchange Street. The self-guided session is open to artists of all levels who bring their own supplies.
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A Wild, Windy Weekend
A slow-moving nor'easter swept through the region over the weekend, pounding the coastline with waves, downing trees, and drenching communities with rain, with wind gusts topping 50 mph.
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Veterans Organizations Receive $10,000 Donations Each from Freedom Fish Event
Two Lynn veterans organizations each received a $10,000 donation Thursday, drawn from funds raised at the sixth annual Freedom Fish event in July, co-sponsored by EDIC/Lynn.
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Save the Glover Records $16,000 in New Donations
Save the Glover has received a $10,000 gift from a Salem charitable organization, boosting its campaign to preserve Swampscott's historic General John Glover Farmhouse.
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Lynnfield Hears Human Rights Commission Framework
At a recent meeting, Lynnfield's Select Board reviewed next steps for creating a town Human Rights Advisory Committee, presented by Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson.
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Swampscott to Address COVID Deficit in FY27 Tax Rate
Swampscott will resolve a $204,440 deficit tied to pandemic-era spending as part of setting its fiscal year 2027 tax rate, town officials said.
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Man, 19, Dies in Lynnfield Crash
A 19-year-old man died early Saturday when his BMW left the roadway on Main Street in Lynnfield and crashed.
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Colby College Next for Lynnfield Speedster
Another Lynnfield High School athlete will continue his sport at Colby College, a NESCAC school.
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