Government · Select Board
Council approves $1.2 million Harbor grant
Lynn City Council voted 11-0 to approve $1.2 million in MassWorks grant funding for the Lynn South Harbor Project.
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Government · Water
Lynn water board votes to draft its own bylaws
Lynn Water and Sewer Commission reelects chair, votes to draft its own bylaws after backlash from a prior meeting.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning board continues all three variance cases without a ruling
Lynn Zoning Board postpones ruling on contested Ocean Street deck variance after nearly two-hour hearing.
Government · Other Committee
Lynn Disability Commission funds three programs totaling $87,635
Lynn Disability Commission commits $87,635 across three programs, including a $75,000 ADA compliance study.
Government · Council on Aging
Lynn Council on Aging presses staff on elevator escort policy
Lynn Council on Aging presses senior center staff on elevator escort rule and kitchen staffing.
Government · Zoning Board
Lynn Zoning Board continues Johnson Street variance case to Feb. 3
Lynn Zoning Board elects new officers, punts Johnson Street variance to February. The board unanimously elected member Teri as chair, Olson as vice chair and Maggio as clerk in its annual reorganization, all by 4-0 roll-call votes.
Government · Other Committee
Lynn board renews 2026 licenses, holds bar hearing over no-show
Lynn licensing board renews dozens of 2026 permits, grills a bar owner over a missed hearing.
Government · Select Board
Council denies license, approves budget items
The Lynn City Council opened 2026 by denying a flammable license and approving budget transfers.
Government · Water
Water Commission rescinds December vote, names new chair
Lynn Water and Sewer Commission ousts its own December leadership pick in a same-night 3-1 revote.
Government · Other Committee
Lynn Disability Commission adopts 2026 goals, oks signage funds
Lynn Disability Commission formally adopts its 2026 goals and approves $980 for City Hall signage fixes.
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