Lynn public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Council approved amendments to the RFP for 100 Willow Street and 57-61 Liberty Street, requiring affordability restrictions in perpetuity, a 99-year soup kitchen use, and tenant protections for My Brother's Table and Health Innovations. The Council also accepted several committee reports and approved multiple emergency fund transfers, including $276,000 from opioid settlement funds for warming centers, teen programs, and scholarships.

• Approved amendments to RFP for 100 Willow Street and 57-61 Liberty Street requiring perpetual affordability and 99-year soup kitchen use (10-0)
• Approved $276,000 transfer from opioid settlement funds for warming center, teen programs, and scholarships (10-0)
• Approved $125,000 state grant for police mental health and substance use services (10-0)
• Approved $35,000 state grant for police behavioral health unit (10-0)
• Approved $4,883,200 MassCEC grant for clean energy infrastructure through Green School Works Program (10-0)
• Approved use of City Hall Foyer for Local Black Excellence Awards Program on Feb 10, 2026 (10-0)
• Approved temporary designation of John P. Slattery as City Solicitor (accepted for files)
• Approved Porta-Potties placement at 2 State Street for Richie Viger's People's Parade on Dec 24, 2025 (9-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council approved a zoning ordinance amendment for inclusionary zoning, granted a special permit for a large-format retail use at 150 Blossom St., and accepted several committee reports. The Council also approved multiple budget transfers, grant certifications, and new and renewed licenses for taxis, auto repair shops, and pawnbrokers. All votes were 10-0 with one councilor absent.

• Approved special permit for large-format retail at 150 Blossom St. (10-0)
• Approved amendment to Inclusionary Zone Ordinance (10-0)
• Authorized RFP for 34A Essex Street without affordability restriction (10-0)
• Approved $40,000 transfer for dog care expenses (10-0)
• Approved $30,983 transfer for Library Association collective bargaining agreement (10-0)
• Certified $155,058.85 state aid for public library (10-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (10-0)
• Granted multiple new and renewed taxi, livery, auto repair, and pawn licenses

City Council

The City Council voted 10-0 to establish a Redevelopment Authority under state law to address blighted areas near the Lynnway waterfront, delegating project powers to the Lynn Economic Development and Industrial Corporation. The council also accepted three grants: $20,000 for police crowd-control equipment, $25,565.40 for youth work experience, and $268,088.43 for HVAC training at LVTI. A special permit was granted for an accessory structure at 11 Vieira Drive, and a public hearing was set for Papa Johns' extended hours at 597 Essex Street.

• Established Lynn Redevelopment Authority for waterfront blight (10-0)
• Accepted $20,000 state grant for police crowd-control equipment (10-0)
• Accepted $25,565.40 state grant for youth work experience (10-0)
• Accepted $268,088.43 grant for HVAC training at LVTI (10-0)
• Accepted $300 gift for Police Community Holiday Party (10-0)
• Accepted $2,000 gift for park benches at Goldfish Pond (10-0)
• Granted special permit for accessory structure at 11 Vieira Drive (10-0)
• Set public hearing for Papa Johns extended hours at 597 Essex Street

City Council

The Lynn City Council voted 8-1 to set the FY'26 tax levy at the lowest residential rate, with Councilor Meaney voting no. The council also approved an all-alcohol license for a new restaurant at 680 Western Ave. (9-0), tabled a petition for an accessory structure partially in Lynn, and accepted numerous committee reports including licensing renewals and emergency fund transfers totaling over $3.7 million for city departments and schools.

• Approved FY'26 tax levy at lowest residential rate (8-1)
• Granted all-alcohol license for new restaurant at 680 Western Ave. (9-0)
• Tabled petition for accessory structure partially in Lynn
• Set public hearings for inclusionary zoning ordinance amendment and large-format retail special permit at 150 Blossom St.
• Accepted committee reports: referred cannabis delivery operator back to EDIC, granted/renewed multiple taxi, auto dealer, and repair licenses
• Gave Meadow Park Sales and Repair until Dec. 1, 2025 to fix code violations or face license revocation
• Approved emergency transfers: $288,000 for awards/judgments, $18,100 for DPW vehicle repair, $40,000 for MMA code rewrite, $294,250 for school maintenance contract
• Certified grant funds: $156,352 for Senior Center, $45,000 for wayfinding signage, $150,000 Barr Foundation grant, $180,000 school health services, $720,000 CTI grant, $300,000 skills capital grant, $740,712 Title IIA, $1,074,992 Title III

City Council

The Lynn City Council approved a $706,921.21 transfer from the Wage Stabilization account to fund a recently ratified collective bargaining agreement with firefighter union Local 739, declared an emergency. The council also set a public hearing for November 18, 2025, on the FY'26 tax levy classification and to show cause why Meadow Park Sales & Repair's license should not be revoked. Multiple appointments to city commissions were confirmed, and several grant funds were certified as available.

• Approved $706,921.21 transfer for firefighter union contract (11-0, emergency declared)
• Set public hearing for November 18, 2025 on FY'26 tax levy classification
• Set public hearing for November 18, 2025 on revoking Meadow Park Sales & Repair license (11-0)
• Appointed Samantha Lambert to Conservation Commission, Paul O'Leary to Historical Commission, Margaret Phelps to License Commission
• Appointed Tracie Lindsey to Disability Commission; reappointed Louisemaine Dominique, Richelle Waterman-Williams, Francisco Acosta
• Certified $633,985.47 grant for Police Department public safety staffing
• Certified $65,000 grant for Police Department road safety program
• Approved order requesting MBTA rescind policy barring Ride drivers from carrying groceries for seniors (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed ordinance securing rights for individuals seeking gender-affirming care and reproductive healthcare, and on a Tax Increment Exemption Agreement for 26 Farrar Street. The Council will also consider mayoral appointments to the Water and Sewer Commission and other boards, sign permits, and several committee items including traffic light upgrades on Broad and Lewis Streets and a five-year ArcGIS software contract for the census.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance securing rights for gender-affirming care and reproductive healthcare
• Public hearing on Tax Increment Exemption Agreement for 26 Farrar Street
• Mayor appoints Michael Celona to Water and Sewer Commission; reappointments to Council on Aging, GAR Board, Library Board
• Committee on Ways and Means: MOU with MBTA to replace traffic lights on Broad and Lewis Streets for bus efficiency
• Committee on Ways and Means: five-year contract for ArcGIS software licenses to assist with the census

The Lynn City Council approved an ordinance securing rights for individuals seeking gender-affirming care and reproductive healthcare, with a 10-0 vote. The council also approved multiple appointments, including Michael Celona to the Water and Sewer Commission (6-3), and several re-appointments to boards and commissions. A Tax Increment Exemption Agreement for 26 Farrar Street was granted, and various licenses and permits were approved, including a sign permit for Trixy Nails and Supply and an auto repair license for Mell’s Tire and Auto Service with stipulations.

• Approved ordinance securing rights for gender-affirming care and reproductive healthcare (10-0)
• Appointed Michael Celona to Water and Sewer Commission (6-3, 1 present)
• Re-appointed Pam Edwards to Council on Aging, Patti Pendexter to GAR Board (10-0)
• Re-appointed Harry McCabe, Alysha Bingham, Andrea Williams to Library Board (10-0)
• Re-appointed Arthur Dulong, Ralph Tyler, Mary Wright to Pine Grove Cemetery Commission (10-0)
• Granted sign permit for Trixy Nails and Supply at 38 Exchange St (10-0)
• Granted auto repair license for Mell’s Tire and Auto Service at 517 Lynnway with stipulations (10-0)
• Granted Tax Increment Exemption Agreement for 26 Farrar Street (10-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold a public hearing on a $9 million bond order for the new Pickering Middle School, and will also consider a request from the Mayor to set a public hearing on a Cannabis Equity Ordinance. Other items include committee discussions on a Seaport Marina engineering contract, a new Energy Manager introduction, and multiple license renewals.

• Public Hearing for a $9,000,000.00 New Pickering Middle School Bond Order
• Mayor's request to set a Public Hearing for a Cannabis Equity Ordinance
• Petition of National Grid to install underground facilities on Magnolia Ave to feed new Lynn school
• Petition of Crown Castle Fiber LLC to upgrade 7 small cell wireless facilities
• Committee discussion on engineering services contract for Seaport Marina with Harbor Engineering/VHB

The council voted 10-0 to approve a $9,000,000 bond order for a new Pickering Middle School after a public hearing. They also set a public hearing for a proposed Cannabis Equity Ordinance. The council accepted numerous state and private grants totaling over $7.5 million for schools, police, fire, and energy projects.

• Approved $9M bond for new Pickering Middle School (10-0)
• Set public hearing for Cannabis Equity Ordinance
• Accepted $249,434 state grant for energy conservation at schools
• Accepted $200,000 gaming commission grant for police cameras and drones
• Accepted $365,000 state grant for early college support
• Accepted $385,000 Fidelity Foundation grant for LVTI building trades equipment
• Tabled National Grid petition for underground conduit on Magnolia Ave
• Set public hearings for Crown Castle fiber upgrades and auto repair license

City Council

The Lynn City Council held no meetings during the week of August 25 through August 30, 2025. The minutes are purely procedural, listing council members and contact information without any substantive decisions or discussions.

• No meetings were held this week

City Council

The Lynn City Council had no meetings scheduled for the week of August 18–23, 2025. The provided document is an agenda for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, not the City Council, and no decisions were recorded.

City Council

The council approved a petition to operate a fitness center at 36 Range Ave with stipulations including 8am-5pm hours, a maximum of two clients at a time, a requirement to actively seek commercial space, and a six-month review. The vote was 9-2. The council also approved converting a two-family house at 450 Essex St. to a three-family, 10-0 with one abstention, and approved bonds for various city projects including lighting at McManus Field and heating systems at schools, 11-0.

• Approved home fitness center at 36 Range Ave with conditions (9-2)
• Approved conversion of 450 Essex St. from two-family to three-family (10-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved bonds for lighting, snow vehicles, ambulance, and school heating systems (11-0)
• Set public hearing for $9M Pickering Middle School bond order (11-0)
• Approved $109,500 transfer to injured-on-duty medical fund via emergency order (11-0)
• Approved $208,960 transfer to firefighter injured-on-duty medical fund via emergency order (11-0)
• Certified $82,000 COVID-19 contact tracing grant for Health Department (11-0)
• Approved multiple license renewals and new licenses for taxis, auto repair, and flammable materials

City Council

The Lynn City Council published a schedule indicating no meetings will be held during the week of July 14-19, 2025. The document lists council members but records no substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions.

• No meetings scheduled for July 14-19, 2025

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Zone Map Rewrite and Section 10(A) Flood Plain Maps, an item that was tabled at the June 24, 2025 meeting. No votes are scheduled; the purpose is discussion only.

• Discussion re: Zone Map Rewrite / Section 10(A) Flood Plain Maps
• Item was tabled at the June 24, 2025 Lynn City Council meeting
• Special meeting called by Council President John M. Walsh, Jr.
• Meeting is for discussion only, no action items listed

The Lynn City Council voted 9-1 to take off the table a discussion on the Zone Map Rewrite / Section 10(A) Flood Plain Maps, which had been tabled at the June 24 meeting. A subsequent motion to grant the item passed 8-2, but a motion to reconsider failed 9-1. No final decision on the map itself was made.

• Took off table Zone Map Rewrite / Section 10(A) Flood Plain Maps (9-1)
• Granted the item (8-2)
• Reconsideration motion failed (1-9)

City Council

The City Council voted 11-0 to adopt the revised Zoning Rewrite with attached amendments, excluding Section 10(A), which was tabled to a special meeting on July 7, 2025. The council also approved a $1.02 million transfer from free cash to cover DPW snow and ice deficits, and authorized a $425,000 PARC grant application for Ames Park renovations. Several other financial transfers and committee reports were approved unanimously.

• Adopted revised Zoning Rewrite with amendments, excluding Section 10(A) (11-0)
• Tabled Section 10(A) to special meeting July 7, 2025 (11-0)
• Approved $1,020,169 transfer from free cash to DPW snow and ice accounts (11-0)
• Approved $516,050 transfer from reserve to IT, parking, and health insurance expenses (11-0)
• Approved $164,000 transfer from street lights to ISD expenses (11-0)
• Approved $198,000 transfer from off-street parking to parking bill for downtown meters (11-0)
• Authorized mayor to apply for $425,000 PARC grant for Ames Park renovations (10-0)
• Approved Harbor Park deed transfer to city and RFP for Multi-Service Center lease (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $553,106,166 (9-0), abandoned a portion of Franklin Street near the Boys and Girls Club (9-0), and granted several business petitions including a bubble tea store at 340 Broadway and a Dairy Queen at 414 Broadway. The council also accepted committee reports approving extended-hour renewals for multiple businesses, sign and flammable license renewals, and the creation of numerous revolving funds with caps and annual limits for FY26.

• Approved FY26 budget of $553,106,166 (9-0)
• Granted abandonment of a portion of Franklin Street near Boys and Girls Club (9-0)
• Granted petition to park two commercial vehicles at 53 Commercial St with stipulations (8-0, LaPierre abstained)
• Granted bubble tea store at 340 Broadway (9-0)
• Granted Dairy Queen at 414 Broadway (9-0)
• Accepted committee report approving extended-hour renewals for multiple businesses
• Accepted committee report approving sign, flammable, and auto body license renewals
• Adopted 40 revolving funds with caps and annual spending limits for FY26 (7-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council confirmed Mayor Nicholson's appointment of John Marzec as Director of Buildings and Grounds, effective June 11, 2025. The council also approved multiple emergency appropriations and fund certifications, including $640,000 for ISD repairs and $355,828 for a summer youth jobs grant. Several public hearings were set for future meetings, and committee reports were accepted with various items tabled or granted.

• Confirmed John Marzec as Director of Buildings and Grounds (unanimous)
• Approved $640,000 emergency appropriation from free cash for ISD repairs (10-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer to IT expenses (10-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer to Council on Aging payroll (10-0)
• Certified $355,828 Summer YouthWorks grant as available fund (10-0)
• Approved COLA base increase to $16,000 (10-0)
• Approved $10,000 personal property tax exemption (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized Law Department to respond to open meeting complaint (10-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council will receive the Mayor's proposed $533,106,166 FY2026 budget and set a public hearing for June 17, 2025. The council will also hold public hearings on zoning changes for properties at 116 Union Street, 53 Commercial Street, and 48-52 Andrew Street. Licensing, public property, and ways and means committees will meet beforehand to consider taxi permits, flammable licenses, auto repair renewals, surplus vehicle disposal, and financial transfers.

• Mayor Jared C. Nicholson proposes $533,106,166 FY2026 budget; public hearing set for June 17, 2025
• Public hearing on 116 Union Street: petition to allow first-floor businesses and second-floor residential units
• Public hearing on 53 Commercial Street: petition to park commercial vehicles on residential property for landscaping business
• Public hearing on 48-52 Andrew Street: petition to convert lodging house to apartment house with city-supported renovations
• New Bubble Tea Store proposed at 340 Broadway with hours 10am-9pm daily

The Lynn City Council voted 11-0 to schedule a public hearing on Mayor Jared C. Nicholson's proposed $533,106,166 FY26 budget for June 17, 2025. The council also approved several zoning petitions, including a mixed-use conversion at 116 Union Street and a lodging-house-to-apartment conversion at 48-52 Andrew Street, and accepted a withdrawal without prejudice for a commercial vehicle parking petition at 53 Commercial Street. Multiple emergency transfers and fund certifications were adopted unanimously, including $72,980 for bulletproof vests, $80,000 for assessor appeals with National Grid, and certification of $2,047,178.19 in Chapter 90 transportation funds.

• Set public hearing on $533,106,166 FY26 budget for June 17, 2025 (11-0)
• Approved mixed-use zoning at 116 Union Street for 3 businesses and 4 residential units (11-0)
• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice for commercial vehicle parking at 53 Commercial Street (11-0)
• Approved change of use from lodging house to apartment house at 48-52 Andrew Street (11-0)
• Set public hearing for bubble tea store at 340 Broadway (11-0)
• Adopted emergency transfer of $72,980 for bulletproof vests (11-0)
• Adopted emergency transfer of $80,000 for National Grid assessor appeals (11-0)
• Certified $2,047,178.19 in Chapter 90 transportation funds (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council confirmed the mayor's appointment of Michelle "LaPoetica" Richardson as the city's inaugural Poet Laureate by a 9-0 vote. The council also approved several emergency budget transfers, including $50,000 for the Opioid Working Group's Calm Team and $50,000 for fire department vehicle repairs, and accepted multiple license renewals for auto repair shops and flammable storage facilities.

• Confirmed Michelle Richardson as Poet Laureate (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer from Opioid Stabilization Fund to Opioid Working Group for Calm Team (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer from insurance proceeds to DPW for fire department vehicle repairs (9-0)
• Approved $20,000 transfer for planning department wayfinding project (9-0)
• Approved $19,867 transfer for city clerk overtime for presidential/state election (9-0)
• Approved $15,025 transfer for DPW vehicle accident repairs (9-0)
• Approved $3,000 transfer for animal control officer overtime (9-0)
• Approved amendment to food truck ordinance regarding fresh produce (9-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the city charter, which would strengthen the mayor's authority over department head appointments and remove the council's power to appoint department heads other than the city clerk. The council will also consider several committee items, including constable appointments, numerous license renewals, a gift acceptance for ballfield improvements, and surplus vehicle disposal.

• Public hearing on proposed charter amendments affecting mayor's appointment powers and council roles
• Gift of $1,800 from Council President John M. Walsh Jr. for Bowser Complex baseball/softball diamond improvements
• Appointment of Michael Smith as Emergency Management Director by Mayor Jared C. Nicholson
• Petition for mixed-use development at 116 Union Street (3 businesses, 4 residential units)
• Petition to park commercial vehicles at 53 Commercial Street for landscaping business

The Lynn City Council voted 10-0 to approve a petition to the General Court for a new city charter, incorporating amendments from the Charter Review Committee and the Collins Center. The amendments included changes to the Law Department staffing, signature requirements for candidates, and updates to special acts. The council also set public hearings for zoning and licensing matters and approved numerous license renewals and appointments.

• Approved amended city charter petition (10-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Smith as Emergency Management Director
• Set public hearing for mobile food vehicle ordinance amendment
• Set public hearing for 116 Union Street residential use petition
• Set public hearing for 53 Commercial Street commercial vehicle parking
• Set public hearing for 48-52 Andrew Street lodging house to apartment conversion
• Granted constable re-appointment for Christopher P. Chigas
• Granted multiple taxi, livery, junk-dealer, and flammable license renewals

City Council

The Lynn City Council is holding a special meeting to reconsider the contract and appointment of Michael J. Donovan, as moved by Councilor Brian LaPierre. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Motion for reconsideration of the contract and appointment of Michael J. Donovan

The Lynn City Council voted 9-2 to approve the contract and appointment of Michael J. Donovan, following a successful motion for reconsideration. Councilors Hogan and Dr. Meaney voted against both the reconsideration and the final approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion for reconsideration of Donovan contract and appointment (9-2)
• Approved contract and appointment of Michael J. Donovan (9-2)

City Council

The Lynn City Council will meet to decide on selling a city-owned parcel on R Cannon Rock Road for landscaping and parking, confirm appointments including the Director of Information Technology, and hear a presentation from National Grid about recent utility rate increases. The council will also hold public hearings on a proposed IT ordinance amendment and a carnival event permit.

• Request to sell R Cannon Rock Road parcel (43,117 sq ft, assessed at $10,000) to direct abutters for landscaping and parking only
• Donation of five surplus tasers from Lynn Police Department to Shelbourne Police Department with liability waiver
• Public hearing on ordinance amendment to create the Director of Information and Technology position
• Presentation by National Grid on utility rate increases and resident bill discussions
• Public hearing on Lynn Fireworks Fund carnival permit for Federal St. and Centre St. lot (April–September 2025) with weekday/sat-sun hours 5pm–10:30pm

The Lynn City Council voted 5-6 to reject Mayor Jared C. Nicholson's request to authorize an agreement for Michael J. Donovan to serve as Director of Capital Projects. The council approved several other appointments, including Alexandra Novakowski to the Public Library Board of Trustees and Michael Kwiatek as Director of Information Technology. The council also approved multiple budget transfers, including $150,000 for IT operations and $50,000 for the Mayor's Office, and certified $2 million in grant funds for school technology.

• Rejected mayor's request to authorize agreement for Michael J. Donovan as Director of Capital Projects (5-6)
• Approved appointment of Alexandra Novakowski to Public Library Board of Trustees (11-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Kwiatek as Director of Information Technology (11-0)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from Reserve to IT for operational needs (11-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer from Reserve to Mayor's Office for operating needs (11-0)
• Approved $40,000 transfer from Reserve to DPW for outsourced car repairs for police (11-0)
• Certified $2,000,000 Eastern Bank Foundation grant for school technology at 195 Market Street (11-0)
• Approved Fiesta Shows carnival on Federal/Centre Street for multiple dates in 2025 (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council confirmed Mayor Jared Nicholson's appointment of Bret Bennett Jr. as Chief of Inspectional Services effective April 7, 2025, by an 11-0 vote. The council also approved several financial transfers and grants, including $595,000 for Market Street Rehabilitation and $450,000 for a school skills capital grant. Additionally, the council authorized the submission of Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for roof replacement at Classical High School, window and door replacement at Ford Elementary, and HVAC replacement at Lynn Tech.

• Confirmed Bret Bennett Jr. as Chief of Inspectional Services (11-0)
• Approved $20,000 transfer from reserve to police department for operational needs (11-0)
• Certified $595,000 MassWorks grant for Market Street Rehabilitation (11-0)
• Certified $50,000 RIZE Massachusetts grant for opioid use disorder initiatives (11-0)
• Certified $32,000 DEP grant for recycling programs (11-0)
• Certified $450,000 DESE Skills Capital Grant for schools (11-0)
• Certified $80,000 DESE Special Education IEP Grant (11-0)
• Authorized submission of MSBA Statements of Interest for three school building projects (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council meets February 25, 2025, with committee sessions starting at 4:40 p.m. and the full council at 5:30 p.m. The Ways and Means Committee will consider a $175,000 appropriation from Free Cash for a feasibility study on window/door replacement at Edward A. Sisson Elementary School, with the city seeking a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Other items include a storm update, new taxi operator licenses, a Girl Scout cookie sale request, and a carnival permit petition from the Lynn Fireworks Fund.

• $175,000 from Free Cash for Sisson Elementary feasibility study (Ways & Means Committee)
• Detailed after-storm update on February 15-16 storm (Public Works Committee)
• New taxi operator licenses for six applicants (Licensing Committee)
• Carnival permit for Lynn Fireworks Fund on five date ranges in 2025 (public hearing to be set)
• Girl Scout Troop request to sell cookies in City Hall foyer (Public Property & Parks Committee)

The council approved a $175,000 feasibility study for window/door replacement at Edward A. Sisson Elementary School, funded from Free Cash, and authorized the mayor to sign a project funding agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. It also certified multiple grants for police and schools, including $100,000 for a police behavioral health unit and $633,985 for public safety staffing. All votes were 10-0 with one absence.

• Approved $175,000 feasibility study for Sisson Elementary window/door replacement (10-0)
• Certified $100,000 grant for Lynn Police Behavioral Health Unit (10-0)
• Certified $633,985 grant for Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program (10-0)
• Certified $290,000 grant for Police Behavioral Health Intervention Program (10-0)
• Certified $75,000 grant for School Department United Way Siemer Project Rise (10-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer to Care of Dogs account for operational needs (10-0)
• Approved $1,000 transfer for retired officer bill payment (10-0)
• Granted six new taxi operator licenses and denied one tabled application

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of February 17-22, 2025. City Hall is closed on Monday, February 17, for Presidents' Day. The next regular meeting will occur at a later date.

• No meetings scheduled for the week of February 17-22, 2025
• City Hall closed Monday, February 17, 2025 for Presidents' Day

City Council

The agenda for the Lynn City Council meeting on February 11, 2025, consists solely of repeated receipt stamps from the City Clerk's Office. No substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings during the week of February 3-8, 2025. The agenda is purely procedural, listing council members and contact information but no items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold committee meetings on public works, licensing, and ways and means, followed by a full council meeting. The Public Works Committee will discuss the January 19 storm aftermath, equipment repairs, available equipment, and staffing levels. The council will also consider appointments to the Human Rights Commission and Traffic Commission, and set a public hearing on a home rule petition for career technical education attendance.

• Discussion with DPW Commissioner on after-storm update (January 19, 2025) and equipment/staffing updates
• Appointment of Daphnee Puryear to Lynn Human Rights Commission (term expires Dec 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Zachary Cerulli as Clerk of the Traffic Commission effective March 1, 2025
• Public hearing to be set on Home Rule Petition for career technical education classes for students at least 13 years old
• New taxi operator applications for Junior Dicen (1 Kingswood Ln.) and Starlyn Mordan Cruz (24 Mount Vernon St.)

The council unanimously approved several grants and fund certifications, including $446,354 for the police department's Shannon CSI grant, $116,200 for a jail diversion program, and over $800,000 in school grants. They also appointed Daphnee Puryear to the Human Rights Commission and approved a home rule petition for career technical education. All votes were 11-0.

• Appointed Daphnee Puryear to Lynn Human Rights Commission (11-0)
• Approved home rule petition for career technical education for students 13+ (11-0)
• Certified $446,354 police Shannon CSI grant (11-0)
• Certified $116,200 police jail diversion grant (11-0)
• Certified $30,000 police Project Safe Neighborhoods grant (11-0)
• Certified $103,600 planning department cultural council grant (11-0)
• Certified $100,000 school MassGrad grant (11-0)
• Accepted $3,000 gift from Friends of the GAR for needs assessment (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings during the week of January 20–25, 2025. City Hall is closed on Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The agenda contains only this procedural notice.

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold committee meetings on public safety, licensing, ways and means, and veterans, followed by a regular council meeting. The public safety committee will receive a presentation from Police Chief Christopher P. Reddy on community camera installation. The council will also consider a public hearing on a 66-unit affordable housing project at 20 School Street and a proposed ordinance to regulate accessory dwelling units.

• Presentation by Chief Christopher P. Reddy on community camera installation
• Public hearing on 66-unit affordable housing building at 20 School Street by Harborlight Community Partners
• Proposed ordinance to regulate accessory dwelling units
• Gift from Marquenese Soccer League for improvements to General Electric Field on Summer Street
• Appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions by the mayor

The Lynn City Council re-elected John M. Walsh as Council President and Dianna M. Chakoutis as Vice-President for 2025, and appointed Councilor Constantino Alinsug to the Lynn Water and Sewer Commission. The council approved a 66-unit all-affordable housing development at 20 School Street by Harborlight Community Partners, and granted several license renewals and a tire service addition for an auto repair business. Multiple grant funds were certified, including $40,000 for a school discipline initiative and $60,000 for a police behavioral health program.

• Re-elected John M. Walsh as Council President (11-0)
• Re-elected Dianna M. Chakoutis as Council Vice-President (11-0)
• Appointed Councilor Constantino Alinsug to Lynn Water and Sewer Commission (11-0)
• Approved 66-unit affordable housing building at 20 School Street (11-0)
• Granted tire service addition for New England Auto Detailing at 8 Bennett Street (10-0, one absent)
• Certified $40,000 DESE grant for school discipline initiative (11-0)
• Certified $60,000 DPH grant for police behavioral health unit (11-0)
• Accepted gift from Marquenese Soccer League for GE Field improvements (11-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings during the week of January 6–11, 2025. The agenda contains only a notice of no scheduled meetings and no items for decision or discussion.