Lynn public meetings in 2024

City Council

This agenda states that no City Council meetings are scheduled for the week of December 30, 2024 through January 4, 2025. City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for New Year's Day. The document is purely procedural and contains no items for decision or discussion.

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It states that no City Council meetings are scheduled for the week of December 23-28, 2024, and that City Hall will be closed on December 24 and 25.

City Council

The Lynn City Council will consider authorizing a five-year contract with Axion for police body-worn cameras. The meeting also includes public hearings on Crown Castle Fiber's antenna replacements at 26 locations and a zoning amendment to remove a restriction on larger residential units in the CBD. Several licensing renewals and appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Pine Grove Cemetery Commission are on the agenda.

• Five-year contract with Axion for police body-worn cameras
• Public hearings on Crown Castle Fiber antenna replacements at 26 sites across Wards 5, 6, and 7
• Proposed zoning amendment to delete Footnote 18, allowing more than 10% of CBD dwellings to have >2 bedrooms
• Re-appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals: Teri Krawitz, Peter Christopher, and new associate member Christopher Gilrein
• Re-appointment of Robert Lennon to Pine Grove Cemetery Commission

The Lynn City Council approved multiple appropriations and transfers, including $4.1 million for Fayette Fire Station upgrades, $1.7 million for the same project, and $2.5 million for City Hall air conditioning work. The council also authorized a five-year contract for police body-worn cameras and allocated $60,000 for a summer youth employment program. All votes were 10-0 with one councilor absent.

• Approved $4,132,925.14 for Fayette Fire Station upgrades (10-0)
• Approved $1,700,000 for Fayette Fire Station upgrades (10-0)
• Approved $2,500,000 for City Hall A/C work (10-0)
• Authorized five-year contract with Axion for police body-worn cameras (10-0)
• Allocated $60,000 from ARPA for CD Summer Youth Employment Program 2025-2026 (10-0)
• Certified $50,305 DOJ grant for Police Department JAG program (10-0)
• Approved zoning amendment removing 10% cap on 3+ bedroom units in CBD (10-0)
• Granted 25 Crown Castle cell tower petitions across city (10-0)

City Council

The agenda for the December 10, 2024 Lynn City Council meeting contains only repeated timestamps from the clerk's office and no actual agenda items, motions, or public hearings. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder filing with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings during the week of December 2 through December 7, 2024. The agenda contains only a notice of no meetings and the council roster.

• No meetings scheduled for the week of December 2-7, 2024

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2025 tax levy percentages and a supplemental budget of $612,000, and discuss a proposed MBTA Communities zoning amendment. The council will also consider appointments, including a new Director of Inspections, and multiple committee items on licensing, utility easements, and property matters.

• Public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending the zone ordinance (MBTA Zone Amendment)
• Public hearing to determine percentages for FY'25 Tax Levy
• Public hearing on a proposed supplemental FY2025 budget of $612,000
• Mayor's appointment of Zosia VanMeter as Director of Inspections
• Authorization for permanent easements to MWRA for water main construction at 0 Marine Boulevard and Hanson Street

The Lynn City Council confirmed Zosia VanMeter as Director of Inspectional Services (10-0) and approved multiple mayoral appointments to boards including the GAR Board, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and Human Rights Commission. The Council also set the FY'25 tax levy at the lowest residential rate, approved a $612,000 supplemental budget, and passed a housing stability ordinance requiring tenant notice of rights. Several public hearings were set for future meetings.

• Confirmed Zosia VanMeter as Director of Inspectional Services (10-0)
• Approved appointments to GAR Board, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and Human Rights Commission (10-0 each)
• Set FY'25 tax levy at lowest residential rate (10-0)
• Approved $612,000 supplemental FY'25 budget (10-0)
• Approved ordinance amending terms of employment for ISD Chief (10-0)
• Approved housing stability ordinance with tenant notice requirements (10-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing 195 Market St property maintenance revolving fund (10-0)
• Set down public hearings for zoning amendment and Crown Castle wireless upgrades

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of November 18–23, 2024. This agenda contains only procedural information listing council members and indicating no business will be conducted.

City Council

The Lynn City Council meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024, was canceled because an error in scanning the agenda resulted in only the first two pages being posted online. All matters will be addressed at the next meeting on November 26, 2024.

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings during the week of November 4–9, 2024. The agenda contains only a schedule notice and no items for discussion or action.

City Council

The Lynn City Council will convene its regular October 29, 2024 meeting with committee sessions at 4:45 p.m. followed by the full council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Four standing committees will meet to review licensing, ordinances, public property, and budget matters before the full council session.

The council approved a $60,000 transfer from reserves to fund a required match for a planning grant, along with several other budget transfers and grant certifications. All votes were unanimous (11-0). The council also set public hearings for National Grid conduit petitions and Crown Castle fiber upgrades, and accepted committee reports on licensing and ordinance changes.

• Approved $60,000 transfer from reserve to planning account for grant match (11-0)
• Approved $685.76 transfer for veterans invoice (11-0)
• Certified $39,600 MEMA grant for fire department (11-0)
• Certified $175,000 DOJ grant for police department (11-0)
• Certified $490,000 Career Technical Institute grant for school department (11-0)
• Certified $59,959 Municipal Road Safety grant for police (11-0)
• Certified $340,000 Perkins grant for school department (11-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute Comcast fiber service agreement for police 911 system (11-0)

City Council

This agenda states that the Lynn City Council has no meetings during the week of October 21-26, 2024. The document is purely procedural and contains no business items, votes, or discussions.

City Council

The Lynn City Council will vote on a resolution opposing further charter school expansion by KIPP Academy Lynn, which seeks to add 1,300 seats. The resolution argues the expansion would drain $24 million from Lynn Public Schools and create a two-tiered system. The council also holds public hearings on extended hours for D'Caribe Restaurant, a nonconforming use conversion at 315-317 Chestnut St., a contractor's storage yard at 77 Alley St., and ice cream truck parking at 60 Western Ave.

• Resolution opposing KIPP Lynn charter expansion to 3,200 seats, citing $24M annual drain from Lynn Public Schools
• Public hearing: D'Caribe Restaurant at 61 Franklin St. seeks extended hours to 3 a.m.
• Public hearing: 315-317 Chestnut St. petition to convert commercial unit to two-family dwelling in Business District
• Public hearing: 77 Alley St. petition for 24/7 contractor's storage yard
• City Council appointment of Jean Gallo to Pine Grove Cemetery Commission through 2027

The Lynn City Council approved a resolution opposing further charter school expansion by KIPP Academy Lynn, citing financial drain and inequity. The council also approved multiple public hearing petitions, including extended hours for D'Caribe Restaurant, a contractor's storage yard, and ice cream truck parking, as well as several committee reports and grants totaling over $173,000 for community safety, health, and education programs.

• Approved resolution opposing KIPP Lynn charter expansion (11-0)
• Approved extended hours to 1am for D'Caribe Restaurant at 61 Franklin St (11-0)
• Approved conversion of 315-317 Chestnut St to two-family dwelling (10-0, 1 present)
• Approved contractor's storage yard at 77 Alley St (11-0)
• Approved ice cream truck parking at 60 Western Ave with stipulations (11-0)
• Approved $50,000 FY25 Community Compact Grant for gun violence prevention (11-0)
• Approved $85,000 FY25 McKinney Vento Grant for school department (11-0)
• Approved MOU with National Grid for energy manager, no door-knocking (10-0, 1 abstained)

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled during the week of October 7, 2024 through October 12, 2024. This is a procedural notice confirming the absence of meetings.

Charter Review Committee

The Lynn Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss and deliberate recommended modifications to the Lynn Charter, specifically Articles 9 (General Provisions) and 10 (Transitional Provisions). The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public outreach plan.

• Deliberation on recommended modifications to Article 9 (General Provisions)
• Deliberation on recommended modifications to Article 10 (Transitional Provisions)
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of public outreach plan

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of September 30 to October 5, 2024. The agenda contains only a notice of no meetings and a list of council members.

City Council

The Lynn City Council will consider several items at its September 24, 2024 meeting, including a five-year service agreement with NextGen Communications for 911 system operations, a land release to Perry Lynnway LLC on Circle Avenue, and a permanent easement to the MWRA for a water main. The council will also set polling places and early voting hours for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Final Election. Licensing and public property committees will meet beforehand.

• Five-year, $0 service agreement with NextGen Communications (Comtech) for 911 system operations and maintenance
• Authorization to execute a Release Deed to Perry Lynnway LLC for a portion of land on Circle Avenue
• Grant of a permanent easement to the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority for a water main from Hanson Street into Lynn Harbor
• New taxi operator license for Leonel Tejada Reyes at 57 Bellevue Rd.
• New flammable license for Garcia Welding & Iron Work Design at 43 Alley St.

Affordable Housing Trust Committee

The Lynn Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will meet to consider allocating $800,000 in available funds. Three applicants—LHAND, 2-Life Communities, and the REAL Program—will present proposals for properties at 15 Pleasant Street, 17 Atlantic Street, and 19 Porter Street. The board will also approve minutes from its July 16, 2024 meeting.

• LHAND application for 15 Pleasant Street
• 2-Life Communities application for 19 Porter Street
• REAL Program application for 17 Atlantic Street
• $800,000 in available funding to be allocated

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled during the week of September 16–21, 2024. The agenda contains only a notice of no meetings; no business items, votes, or public hearings are listed.

Charter Review Committee

The Lynn Charter Review Committee will discuss and recommend modifications to Article 7 of the city charter, which covers nominations, elections, initiative, referendum, and recall. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 22 meeting and set future meeting dates.

• Deliberation on proposed changes to Article 7 (Nominations, Elections, Initiative, Referendum and Recall)
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will consider a $7.8 million geothermal system for the new Pickering Middle School, funded from multiple city accounts. The council will also discuss a 10-year contract with Reworld Sustainable Solutions for waste disposal. Other committees will review requests for an art exhibit, a lemonade stand, and surplus equipment disposal.

• $7.8 million geothermal system for Pickering Middle School under consideration
• 10-year contract with Reworld Sustainable Solutions for waste disposal
• Request to place RAW Arts exhibit in City Hall foyer
• Request for lemonade stand at Cosgrove Square for charity
• License agreements for Fire Alarm Dispatch Center and Tower Antenna Site at 424R Essex Street

The Lynn City Council approved a five-year service agreement with NextGen Communications for 911 system operations and maintenance, authorized a release deed for land on Circle Avenue to Perry Lynnway LLC, and granted a permanent easement to the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority for a water main. The council also accepted multiple grants and fund certifications, including $397,875 for career and technical education and $98,599 for rural roadway funding. All votes were 9-0 with two councilors absent.

• Approved 5-year 911 system service agreement with NextGen Communications (9-0)
• Authorized release deed to Perry Lynnway LLC for land on Circle Avenue (9-0)
• Granted permanent easement to MWRA for Hanson Street water main (9-0)
• Approved temporary use of former Thurgood Marshall Middle School as fire station (9-0)
• Certified $397,875 DESE career and technical education grant (9-0)
• Certified $98,599 Chapter 90 rural roadway funding (9-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus IT equipment (9-0)
• Set November 5, 2024 presidential election polling locations and early voting schedule (9-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of September 2–7, 2024, due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2. The agenda contains only a list of council members and a notice that City Hall is closed on Labor Day.

• No meetings scheduled for the week of September 2–7, 2024

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of August 26–31, 2024. This is a procedural notice only, with no items for discussion or decision.

Charter Review Committee

The Lynn Charter Review Committee will meet to deliberate recommended modifications to the Lynn Charter, covering articles on the form of government, executive and legislative branches, School Committee, financial procedures, and administrative organization. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 26th meeting and set future meeting dates.

• Deliberation of recommended modifications to the Lynn Charter across six articles
• Approval of minutes from the June 26th meeting

Affordable Housing Trust Committee

The Lynn Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will meet to review a draft update to its funding guidelines, including selection criteria. The board will also hear from three project proponents seeking a total of $800,000 in available funding.

• Review and discuss DRAFT update for Trust funding guidelines, including selection criteria
• Hear applications for $800,000 in available funding
• The Haven Project — 188 Washington Street
• Harborlight Homes — 20 School Street
• Commonwealth Land Trust — Oxford Street

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings during the week of August 19–24, 2024. The agenda contains only a notice of no meetings and no items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings during the week of August 12-17, 2024. The agenda lists only council member names and contact information.

City Council

The Lynn City Council has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024. The agenda contains only the meeting schedule for the remainder of the year and no items for discussion or decision.

• August 6, 2024 meeting canceled

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week beginning July 29, 2024. This is a procedural notice confirming the absence of meetings during the specified period.

City Council

The agenda for the Lynn City Council meeting on July 23, 2024, consists solely of repeated timestamps indicating receipt by the City Clerk's office. No substantive items such as ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or financial matters are listed.

The Lynn City Council approved multiple ARPA fund allocations totaling over $1.4 million, including $312,475 for a summer jobs program, $415,000 for a Language Access Coordinator position through 2026, $140,000 for Seaforth Movement services, and $71,000 for ROCA's behavioral health intervention. The council also granted a food truck permit for Los Cauchitos with specific hours and conditions, and a laundromat permit at 158 Lewis Street. Numerous other licenses and grants were approved, including $1.37 million for the police department's 911 support grant and $200,000 for city cameras.

• Approved $312,475 ARPA allocation for Summer Jobs Program (9-0)
• Approved $415,000 ARPA allocation for Language Access Coordinator through 2026 (9-0)
• Approved $140,000 ARPA allocation for Seaforth Movement services (9-0)
• Approved $71,000 ARPA allocation for ROCA Behavioral Health Intervention (9-0)
• Granted food truck permit for Los Cauchitos at 2A Adams St Extension with conditions (9-0)
• Granted laundromat permit for Jefferson C. Hooper at 158 Lewis Street (9-0)
• Approved $1,371,587 FY25 State 911 Support Grant for Police Department (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 Massachusetts Gaming Commission grant for city cameras (9-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of July 15–20, 2024. This is a procedural notice confirming the absence of meetings during this period.

City Council

The council approved a $3.36 million transfer from free cash to a capital stabilization fund for the purchase and potential renovations of the Market Street Eastern Bank building at 195 Market Street, including $360,000 for a deposit. The vote was 8-0 under an emergency preamble. The council also approved the city's FY25 Annual Action Plan for HUD grants totaling $3.075 million, and confirmed multiple mayoral appointments to boards and commissions.

• Approved $3.36M transfer from free cash for Market Street building purchase and renovations (8-0)
• Approved FY25 Annual Action Plan for HUD grants: CDBG $2,109,274, HOME $784,054, ESG $181,852 (9-0)
• Approved appointments to Citizens Advisory Board, Election Commission, Park Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Lynn Housing Authority Neighborhood Development Commission
• Approved $78,371.68 transfer for ISD invoice from prior year (8-0)
• Approved $1,300 transfer to Council-PR account (8-0)
• Approved $55,000 transfer to IT-Exp account (8-0)
• Certified $10,000 DESE summer grant and $33,780 FAFSA completion grant as available funds (8-0)
• Tabled or denied several license applications including Skylimit Limo, extended hours for two 7-Eleven locations, and a mobile food truck

City Council

The Lynn City Council approved an $11.64 million bond to purchase the Eastern Bank Building at 195 Market Street for municipal administrative offices, with Councilor Dr. Meaney voting no. The council also approved the FY25 city budget of $473.7 million (10-1), a salary increase for council and school committee members (11-0), and allocated $3.87 million in ARPA funds for park projects. Several other grants and fund transfers were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $11.64M bond to purchase 195 Market Street for city offices (10-1)
• Approved FY25 city budget of $473,732,517 (10-1)
• Approved salary increase for Council and School Committee members (11-0)
• Allocated $3,873,826 in ARPA funds for parks at McManus Field, Keaney Park, Breed Park, Lynn Woods Park, Kiley Park, and Gallagher Park
• Tabled Tequilla's Bar and Grill request for pool table and expansion (11-0)
• Approved $140,964 transfer to establish Gannon Enterprise Fund for FY25 (11-0)
• Certified $355,828 for Summer YouthWorks Jobs grant (11-0)
• Certified $1,513,007.80 in Chapter 90 transportation funds (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council approved multiple financial transfers and appropriations totaling over $5.4 million from free cash, including $2.25 million for Pickering Middle School, $1.25 million for school operations stabilization, $1.2 million for statutory buyouts, and $500,000 for the OPEB trust. All votes were 11-0. The council also set public hearings for the FY'25 budget, a bond order for 195 Market Street, and several license renewals. A proposal to increase council and school committee salaries was introduced and referred to a public hearing.

• Appropriated $2.25M from free cash to Pickering Middle School (11-0)
• Appropriated $1.25M from free cash to School Op's Stabilization (11-0)
• Appropriated $1.2M from free cash to Statutory Buyouts (11-0)
• Appropriated $500,000 from free cash to OPEB Trust (11-0)
• Appropriated $211,000 from free cash to 53 Week Stab Fund (11-0)
• Transferred $406,000 from Reserve to Health Insurance (11-0)
• Transferred $325,000 from Reserve to LFD-PR (11-0)
• Certified $2.26M EPA grant for Kings Beach water quality (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council approved multiple financial transfers from free cash to various stabilization funds, totaling $6.725 million, and accepted several grants for city projects. They also granted a petition for a contractor's yard at 11-13 Baldwin St., approved surplus taser donations to other police departments, and authorized an easement agreement with National Grid. Numerous business licenses and permits were renewed or granted.

• Approved $1.475M transfer to Capital Stabilization (11-0)
• Approved $1.75M transfer to School Op's Stab (11-0)
• Approved $1.5M transfer to Rainy Day Stab (11-0)
• Approved $2M transfer to Fire Emer Stab Fund (11-0)
• Granted petition for contractor's yard at 11-13 Baldwin St. (11-0)
• Approved donation of surplus tasers to Winthrop and Topsfield police (11-0)
• Authorized easement agreement with National Grid for 32 Birch Brook Rd. (11-0)
• Approved $9,800 donation from Essex County DA for Summer Swim Program (11-0)

City Council

The City Council voted 10-0 to approve a Home Rule Petition amending the city charter to create a director of capital projects under the CFO, shifting oversight of projects over $25,000 from the chief of inspectional services. A proposed section that would have eliminated the Planning Board duties from the chief of inspectional services was struck. The council also tabled a Crown Castle antenna replacement request, approved a $200,000 grant for the Lynn Memorial Auditorium, and accepted various license renewals and a land transfer.

• Approved Home Rule Petition restructuring capital project oversight (10-0)
• Struck Section 3 from Home Rule Petition eliminating Planning Board duties from chief of inspectional services (10-0)
• Tabled Crown Castle Fiber antenna replacement at 19 Garland St. (10-0)
• Approved $200,000 Mass Cultural Council grant for Lynn Memorial Auditorium (10-0)
• Approved $139,388.92 state library aid grant (10-0)
• Approved land transfer of ~2,600 sq ft at 0 Monte Rd for $13,200 (10-0)
• Approved multiple license renewals and new taxi/livery operator licenses
• Granted National Grid and Comcast utility petitions with stipulations

City Council

The City Council voted 11-0 to grant two petitions from the Lynn Fireworks Fund for Fiesta Shows to hold carnivals in the open lot between Federal and Centre St. (behind the Western Ave Fire House) from June 19-23 and August 7-11, 2024. The council also approved multiple committee reports, including licensing actions, budget transfers, and grant certifications, all by unanimous 11-0 votes. A new business item accepted a $500 gift from Creative Collective to fund a Poet Laureate stipend, also approved 11-0.

• Approved June 19-23 carnival petition (11-0)
• Approved August 7-11 carnival petition (11-0)
• Approved $480 transfer from Veterans-Exp to Veterans-Bill of PY (11-0)
• Approved $21,000 transfer from Election-Exp to City Clerk-PR for election OT (11-0)
• Approved $10,880.70 transfer from Election-Exp to Election-PR for election payroll (11-0)
• Certified $50,000 PSNI State Grant for Police Department (11-0)
• Certified $43,000 Hate Crime Prevention Grant for School Department (11-0)
• Accepted $500 gift for Poet Laureate stipend (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council approved multiple ARPA fund allocations, including $1,070,010 for elevator installation at the GAR Building, $200,000 for Summer Jobs for Youth, $300,000 for Harbor Park consulting, $90,000 for Lynnside Out outreach, $52,000 for swimming and basketball programs, and $200,000 for CALM Branding startup costs. All votes were 11-0. The council also granted a multi-use business center at 26 Alley Street, appointed Nayellie Estrella to the Human Rights Commission, and approved various license renewals and fund transfers.

• Approved $1,070,010 ARPA allocation for GAR Building elevator cost overrun (11-0)
• Approved $200,000 ARPA allocation for Summer Jobs for Youth via EDIC (11-0)
• Approved $300,000 ARPA allocation for Harbor Park consulting and outreach (11-0)
• Approved $90,000 ARPA allocation for Lynnside Out consulting for FY24-26 (11-0)
• Approved $52,000 ARPA allocation for Park and Rec swimming lessons and basketball program (11-0)
• Approved $200,000 ARPA allocation for CALM Branding startup costs (11-0)
• Granted petition for multi-use business center at 26 Alley Street (11-0)
• Appointed Nayellie Estrella to Human Rights Commission (11-0)

City Council

The council approved a petition to build a 4-story, 8-unit apartment building with 16 parking spaces at 82 Fayette Street, with stipulations for construction management and traffic coordination. Two appointments were confirmed: Richard C. Colucci to the Lynn Water and Sewer Commission (11-0) and Emmanuel Villegas Encarnacion to the Lynn Human Rights Commission (10-1). The council also accepted several committee reports, including the denial of two new livery operator applications and the granting of numerous license renewals. Multiple grants and gifts were certified as available funds, including $100,000 for early literacy screening and $540,000 for a MassWorks grant amendment.

• Approved 8-unit apartment house at 82 Fayette Street with stipulations (11-0)
• Appointed Richard C. Colucci to Lynn Water and Sewer Commission (11-0)
• Appointed Emmanuel Villegas Encarnacion to Lynn Human Rights Commission (10-1)
• Denied new livery operator applications for Tammy Baldini and Jelame Garcia
• Certified $100,000 DESE grant for early literacy screening K-3 (11-0)
• Certified $540,000 MassWorks grant amendment for scope change (11-0)
• Accepted gift of labor from Obtek Servicers LLC for Barkland Avenue Dog Park (11-0)
• Authorized application to Massachusetts Historical Commission for Rhodes Chapel repairs (10-0-1)

City Council

The Lynn City Council approved multiple emergency budget transfers, including $1.1 million from free cash to cover a FY23 net school spending shortfall and $640,000 for Fayette Street Fire Station planning and design. They also granted a marijuana product manufacturing license at 141 Eastern Ave and continued a public hearing for an 8-unit apartment building at 82 Fayette Street. All votes were 11-0.

• Approved $1.1M from free cash for FY23 net school spending shortfall (11-0)
• Approved $640,000 for Fayette Street Fire Station planning and design (11-0)
• Approved $90,000 for Lynn Fire radio signal upgrades (11-0)
• Approved $400,000 from free cash for FY24 school electricity budget shortfall (11-0)
• Approved $636,271 for FY24 budget shortfalls and firefighter salary settlement (11-0)
• Granted marijuana product manufacturing license at 141 Eastern Ave (11-0)
• Continued public hearing for 8-unit apartment building at 82 Fayette Street to March 12, 2024 (11-0)
• Approved multiple taxi, livery, and auto repair license renewals and new licenses

City Council

The council voted 10-0 to authorize borrowing $166,598,362 to build a new Pickering Middle School, with potential MSBA grant reimbursement. They also approved a mutual police detail agreement with Saugus, accepted several grants and gifts, and confirmed multiple license renewals and committee reports.

• Approved $166,598,362 bond for new Pickering Middle School (10-0)
• Approved traffic/police detail mutual agreement with Saugus Police (10-0)
• Appointed Brian Fay to Pine Grove Cemetery Commission (8-0, 2 present)
• Certified $75,000 DCR fire department grant (10-0)
• Certified $12,400 NEHA health department grant (10-0)
• Certified $118,201 DESE IEP grant for schools (10-0)
• Accepted $10,000 Crown Family gift for Lynn Public Library (10-0)
• Accepted $50,000 Friends of the GAR gift for building renovation (10-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council approved multiple grant certifications, including $643,070 from the Fair Share Act for schools and roads, and $100,000 for a Brownfields Site Assessment Program. All 11 councilors voted yes on each grant. The council also confirmed mayoral appointments to the Youth & Adolescence Task Force and the Food Policy Council, and set public hearings for a $166.6M school bond and two zoning petitions.

• Approved $643,070 Fair Share Act funds for schools and roads (11-0)
• Approved $100,000 Brownfields Site Assessment grant (11-0)
• Approved $136,617.74 state library aid (11-0)
• Approved $24,000 Community Health Inclusion Index grant (11-0)
• Approved $1,080,172 Title III grant for schools (11-0)
• Approved $438,220 jail diversion/behavioral health grant for police (11-0)
• Approved $578,970 English Learner grant for schools (11-0)
• Set public hearings for $166.6M Pickering Middle School bond and two zoning petitions

City Council

The Lynn City Council held an organizational meeting on January 2, 2024, to elect officers and appoint members for the year. John M. Walsh Jr. was unanimously elected Council President, and Dianna M. Chakoutis was re-elected Vice President. Constantino Alinsug was elected as the Council's appointment to the Lynn Water and Sewer Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected John M. Walsh Jr. as Council President (11-0)
• Re-elected Dianna M. Chakoutis as Council Vice President (11-0)
• Elected Constantino Alinsug as Council appointment to Lynn Water and Sewer Commission (11-0)