Council denies license, approves budget items

Select Board · Meeting of January 13, 2026

LYNN — The Lynn City Council opened 2026 by denying a flammable license and approving budget transfers. Chief ISD Building Commissioner Brett Bennett told the council a Borough Square auto business "is in violation of orders previously issued by the City Council and this department," prompting the Licensing Committee, chaired by Councilor Field, to deny its permit after owner Grullion failed to secure fire or occupancy approvals. The council also approved $327,223.86 for a Shannon CSI police grant, $150,000 for vehicle repairs, $62,759.31 for a Local 261 agreement and $40,000 for veterans plaques, and confirmed five mayoral board appointments.

Essex County Community Foundation Senior Vice President Stacey Landry pitched a new Essex County Veterans Fund aiming to raise "$1.5 million for the fund in the next two years and $5 million" within five.

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Source: the Select Board meeting of January 13, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

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