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Council adopts ordinance banning drug paraphernalia sales
The Lynn City Council confirmed two expanded city hall leadership posts and adopted a drug paraphernalia ordinance in a 9-1 vote.
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Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5 through October 11, 2026
Two Lynn obituaries were identified this week: Cheever, Joan Ann, 93, who died Monday, October 5, under the care of Parker Funeral Home; and Rozopoulos, Efstathia, 93, who died Thursday, October 8, the devoted wife of the late Aristidis G. Rozopoulos after 35 years of marriage, arrangem…
Morning Brief
Home sales near $1 million, pricing pending
Lynn home sales approached the million dollar mark this week as several deeds await recorded prices. From our own coverage: Lynn home sales near $1 million as deeds unpriced. Also in today's brief (5 items): Latin dance lesson set for Tuesday evening; Lynn library's Messy Mornings retur…
Real Estate
Lynn sale prices span $550,000 to $945,000 with median topping $672,000
Lynn recorded 14 property deed transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10. Among the eight sales with prices on file, amounts ranged from $550,000 to $945,000, with a median of $672,500; prices for the remaining six had not yet posted to the registry. The month's top sale was 56 Orchard St.…
Morning Brief
New superintendent previews MCAS gains
Lynn School Committee previews MCAS gains as new superintendent lays out entry plan. From our own coverage: School Committee previews MCAS results, entry plan. Also in today's brief (4 items): St. Mary's field hockey hosts Waltham Monday; St. Mary's hosts Nantucket in boys soccer; Latin…
Schools · School Committee
School Committee votes to fight translation mandate
The Lynn School Committee voted 7-0 to send a formal letter opposing a new state regulation that could cost the district roughly $4 million a year.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health Cuts Richdale Tobacco Fine
The Lynn Board of Health cut a tobacco fine against Richdale after finding its own violation letter was sent out incorrectly.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning board continues contested Maple Street case
Lynn's Zoning Board of Appeals continued a contested Maple Street variance to November 17 and pushed a $6 million dealership relocation to October 20. Attorney Samuel A.
Morning Brief
Open house set for South Harbor plan
City plans open house on South Harbor urban renewal plan for October 29. Also in today's brief (5 items): KIPP Academy Lynn hosts Prospect Hill in soccer; St. Mary's hosts Malden Catholic in JV soccer; Lynn Vo-Tech hosts Lowell Catholic in JV football; City lists Latin dance lesson for …
Morning Brief
Deed filings show $749,000 top sale
Lynn home sales roundup shows $749,000 top sale as citywide median holds near $450,000. From our own coverage: Lynn deed filings show $749,000 top sale. Also in today's brief (4 items): Library hosts Hispanic/Latino Heritage event Oct. 6; Library's Messy Mornings program returns Oct. 7;…
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