Welcome to our Lynn Municipal Public Meetings, Notices and Informational Announcements and Social Service Listings bulletin board. Click on any listing on the left to see the specifics for each listing. Check back often as we update this page regularly. In accordance with Mass General Laws Chapter 39, Section 23B, the official meeting notices are posted on the "principal official bulletin board" of the Town located in the foyer of the Town Hall.

THESE LISTINGS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Who: Lynn Zoning Board of Appeals
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn City Hall, Room 302
When: First and Third Tuesday of each month
2010 Schedule:
January 5, 2010   
February 2, 2010
February 16, 2010
March 2, 2010
March 16, 2010
April 6, 2010
April 20, 2010
May 4, 2010
May 18, 2010
June 15, 2010
July 20, 2010
August 17, 2010
September 7, 2010
September 21, 2010
October 5, 2010
October 19, 2010
November 16, 2010
December 7, 2010
January 4, 2011

Note: Meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month with the exception of summer months *(June, July, Aug) whereas meetings will be held on 3rd Tuesdays only. Also no meeting on Election Days Sept 15 and November 3rd. Only one meeting in December, Tuesday, Dec 1st.
Info: Janet L. Rowe, Secretary ZBA - 781-586-6726
Webpage: Lynn Board of Appeals

Who: Lynn Board of Health
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn City Hall, Room 407
When: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Info: For more information please contact: MaryAnn OConnor
Webpage: Lynn Board of Health

Who: Lynn City Council
What: 2010 Regular Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Council Chambers, Lynn City Hall
When: Tuesday's 8PM as per the schedule below

January 12 and 26, 2010
February 09 and 23, 2010
March 09 and 23, 2010
April 13 and 27, 2010
May 11 and 25, 2010
June 08 and 22, 2010
July 13, 2010
August 10, 2010
September 14 and 28, 2010
October 19 and 26, 2010
November 09 and 23, 2010
December 14 and 28, 2010
Webpage: Lynn City Council

Who: Lynn Conservation Commission
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn City Hall, Room 407
When: Meetings are held on Tuesday's at 6:30 PM
Current: April 20, 2010 - 6:30PM
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Info: For more information please contact: Judith Lewin-Callahan
Webpage: Lynn Conservation Commission

Who: Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development
What: Meeting
Where: Lynn City Hall, Room TBD
When: TBA
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Webpage: Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development

Who: Lynn Licensing Board
What: 2010 Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn Police Station, Community Room, 300 Washington Street, Lynn
When: Meetings are at 6:30PM on 4th Tuesday of each month except December
2010 Meeting Schedule
January 26, 2010
February 23, 2010
March 23, 2010
April 27, 2010
May 25, 2010
June 22, 2010
July 27, 2010
August 24, 2010
September 28, 2010
October 26, 2010
November 23, 2010
December 14, 2010
Info: Contact Debby Ginivan at 781-586-6803 for more information.
Webpage: Lynn License Commission

Who: Lynn Off Street Parking Commission
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn City Hall, Room 102
Current: April 6, 2011 - 7:30AM
When: Meetings are held on Wednesday's or Thursday's at 7:30 PM
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Contact: Mary Wright - 781-586-6873
Webpage: Lynn Off Street Parking Webpage

Who: Lynn Park Commissioners
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn Police Station, Washington Street, Lynn
When: Meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Webpage: Lynn Park Commissioners

Who: Pine Grove Cemetery Commission
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Pine Grove Cemetery Office, 145 Boston Street, Lynn
When: All meetings are scheduled the first Tuesday of each month, except for in July and August. There are no meetings in July or August.
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Webpage: Pine Grove Cemetery Commission

Who: Lynn Planning Board
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn City Hall, Room 302
When: Meetings are held on Tuesday's
Current: April 13, 2010 at 6:30PM
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Webpage: Lynn Planning Board

Who: Lynn Retirement Board
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn City Hall, Room 106
Current: July 27, 2010
When: Meetings are held on Monday's or Tuesday's at 9:30 AM
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Webpage: Lynn Retirement Board

Who: 2010 Lynn School Committee
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Annex, Tiger’s Den (first floor) 90 Commercial Street Lynn, MA.
When: Thursday, June 10th - 7:15 PM and Thursday, June 24th - 7:00 PM
There are no regularly scheduled meetings in July and August, 2010.
Beginning in September the Committee will resume the regular schedule: Second and Last Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held in the
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Webpage: Lynn School Committee

Who: Lynn Traffic Commission
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn Police Station, Community Room, Washington Street, Lynn
When: Meetings are held on Tuesday's at 6:00 PM
Current: April 27, 2010 - 6PM
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Info: Contact Mary Wright for more information
Webpage: Lynn Traffic Commission

Who: Congressman John F. Tierney and his special guests:
Veterans Advisory Board members
VA Medical and Claims Staff
Veterans Services Staff from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Veterans, Active-Military and their Families
Career Counselors
Job Recruiters from Business and Government Agencies
North Shore Community College

What: A job and benefits fair for veterans, active-military members and their families. There will be job recruiters from local businesses and government agencies available as well as representatives from the VA and the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services

When: October 21, 2008 from 2:00PM-6:00 PM

Where: North Shore Community College, 300 Broad Street, Lynn, MA
Gymnasium

Who: Lynn Water and Sewer Commission
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn Water and Sewer, 400 Parkland Avenue, Lynn
When: TBA
Next: CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Webpage: Lynn Water and Sewer Commission

Who: Lynn Zoning Board of Appeals
What: Monthly Meeting Schedule
Where: Lynn City Hall, Room 302
When: First and Third Tuesday of each month
2010 Schedule:
January 5, 2010   
February 2, 2010
February 16, 2010
March 2, 2010
March 16, 2010
April 6, 2010
April 20, 2010
May 4, 2010
May 18, 2010
June 15, 2010
July 20, 2010
August 17, 2010
September 7, 2010
September 21, 2010
October 5, 2010
October 19, 2010
November 16, 2010
December 7, 2010
January 4, 2011

Note: Meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month with the exception of summer months *(June, July, Aug) whereas meetings will be held on 3rd Tuesdays only. Also no meeting on Election Days Sept 15 and November 3rd. Only one meeting in December, Tuesday, Dec 1st.
Info: Janet L. Rowe, Secretary ZBA - 781-586-6726
Webpage: Lynn Board of Appeals

Welcome to our Lynn Public and Municipal Notices bulletin board. Click on any listing on the left to see the specifics for each listing. Check back often as we update this page regularly.

Lynn’s Prescription Drug Take Back Kick-Off Event
Sat. June 26th, 10AM - Noon Lynn Police Station Lobby
Click Here For Info Flyer

Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Before Someone Else Does!

The City of Lynn’s Prescription Drug Take Back program has been made possible through grant funding from Health Resources in Action, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The program is an effort to prevent the diversion of unwanted prescription medications and also reduce their impact on the environment. The program is a partnership between the City of Lynn’s Health Department, the Lynn Communities That Cares Coalition and the Lynn Police Department.

Items to be collected include: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication, Medication Samples, Vitamins, Veterinary Medications, Narcotics and Liquid Medications.

Items that are not to be accepted include: Needles (needle disposal site housed in City Hall Health Clinic), Thermometers (collected by Health Dept.City Hall), IV Bags, Personal Care Products and Inhalers.

For more info: Call the Lynn Health Department at 781-598-4000 or visit the Inspectional Services Department Forms Webpage:www.lynnisd.com

2010 DUMPSTER DAY... CLEAN OUT YOUR ATTICS, CELLARS AND GARAGES!

DROP OFF: Department of Public Works, 250 Commercial Street
DATE: Saturday, May 15, 2010 From 7 AM To 2PM
NO PAINT - NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - NO BUILDING CONTRACTORS

TV / CRT DROP OFF and PROPANE TANKS
A Disposal Fee will be charged for Drop-off of TV’S, CRT Monitors and Propane Tanks. Stickers are issued authorizing drop-offs. Stickers can be purchased on the designated Drop-off day or in advance at the Lynn DPW Administrative Office at 250 Commercial Street, Lynn.

Drop offs are also permitted every Tuesday from 8:30AM to 2:30PM

Disposal Rates:
TV’s, CRT Monitors etc. - $10 each
Propane Tanks - $5 each

FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB DROP OFF
Drop off your old fluorescent light bulbs

LYNN RESIDENTS ONLY
(DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED AS IDENTIFICATION)
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTONS: 781-477-7099 OR 781-268-8000

Spring 2010 Leaf and Yard Waste Curbside Collection Dates Announced:

Leaf and Yard Waste Curbside Collection
When: On Regular Trash Day
Weeks: During the weeks of April 26th and May 17th
What: Leaves, grass and other easily raked material
Time: To the curbside prior to 7AM
In: Material must be placed in barrels or paper leaf bags
Not: No stumps or plastic bags, larger materials will NOT be collected
Info/Questions: Please call (781) 477-7099 or (781) 268-8000

PINE GROVE CEMETERY – 2010 Spring Clean Up Announcement

Due to the inclement weather the Spring Clean Up of the Pine Grove Cemetery will commence on March 15, 2010 and will continue through April 15, 2010.

All winter blankets, planters, wreaths, baskets, potted plants, plastic decorations and all other miscellaneous items will be removed starting March 15, 2010.  The replacing of any of these items on the graves will be prohibited prior to April 15, 2010. Vigil Lights will not be removed. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

City-wide Fall Clean Up Announced

DPW Commissioner Jay Fink has announced that the citywide Fall Cleanup campaign is about to commence. 

A reminder to the community that the street sweeping campaign will commence November 2nd,  in Ward One, following numerically through Ward Seven.   There will be weekly announcements confirming the scheduled locations and the full process should take approximately five weeks. 

Citizens should take advantage of cleaning up and join in the city’s effort to spruce up the neighborhoods.  Automobiles must be moved from the street during the process as you may be subject to being ticketed and/or towed.
 
As always, the street sweeping schedule is always subject to change, due to inclement weather.  A very important reminder:  DO NOT sweep debris into large as the machines cannot pick them up and will be left behind.

The Commissioner also added that beginning the week of November 2nd  and continuing for the entire month of November, there will be a great opportunity for residents to discard leaf and yard waste curbside and urges everyone to take advantage.

Our citizens have always been very supportive and are encouraged to compile their curbside yard waste (leaves, grass and debris) into the appropriate containers to be left out on their regular scheduled trash day.  Leaves should not be pushed into the streets.

“It is great to see the community taking such pride in their homes and neighborhoods, and the efforts that they are making is really great for the entire city” stated the Commissioner. 

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics and Swine Flu Information
(Updated December 2009)

December City of Lynn H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Announced

Marshall Middle School Cafeteria: 4-7PM
Monday, December 7th

Pickering Junior High Gymnasium: 4-7PM
Wednesday, December 16th

Breed Junior High Cafeteria: 4-7PM
Thursday, December 17th

These Clinics Limited to the Following Groups Only:

1) Children 6 months to 24 years of age
2) Pregnant Women
3) Household Contacts of infants under 6 months of age
4) Adults with chronic health conditions

Website Resources
For more detailed information about Swine Influenza:
1) Mass Dept. of Health -Specific Information as well as links to CDC
2) U.S. CDC Swine Influenza Website

Caring For Someone With The Flu:
For more detailed information on caring for someone with the flu:
Click Here for Caring For The Flu (PDF Format)

New England Cable News Special Report with an accurate story about Swine Flu 4/27/2009:
Click Here for the NECN Story

CITY OF LYNN: SNOW INFORMATION

DURING A SNOW EMERGENCY: PLEASE REMOVE ALL VEHICLES FROM THE ROADS IN THE CITY OF LYNN

Snow Emergency Info will also be broadcast on the radio & local cable networks:
WESX AM 1230 – WBQQ l04.9 FM – Comcast Channel 3
Verizon Channels 28 and 37 – City of Lynn Website

Blue lights also will flash during snow emergency events. They are found at the intersections of Market Sq; Market St/ Broad St;  Eastern Ave at Essex St;  Essex St at Rockaway St;  Western Ave at Waitt Ave, Lynnfield St at Broadway;  and O’Callaghan Way at Walnut St.

Snow Emergency Parking Regulations will be strictly enforced.
All violators will be subject to fines up to $200 and /or towing.

The City of Lynn Ordinances require all property owners to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks to ensure Pedestrian Safety.  Please Note:

• If the snow ceases falling in the daytime (7 AM-6 PM) it is your responsibility to see that the snow accumulated on the sidewalk shall be removed within four hours. 
• If the snow ceases falling in the nighttime (after 6PM) it is your responsibility to see that the snow accumulated on the sidewalk shall be removed before 10:00 p.m. the following day.
• Property Owners are responsible for making openings in snow banks between the streets and sidewalks at crosswalks, street corners and bus stops.
• If your mailbox is erected at or near a gutter line, make sure it can withstand snow-clearing efforts.  Also, the  US Postal Service will not deliver mail if your walkway is not cleared.
• If your home or business is on a corner, please shovel a wide opening and help pedestrians get onto the sidewalk safely!  Ask yourself if the path you cleared is wide enough for someone using a stroller or wheelchair to get through.
• Please make sure that ice is also cleared or melted from the sidewalk. 
• If you fail to comply with the city’s sidewalk clearance ordinances or if you throw or dump snow from your sidewalk into the street, you will be issued a fine for such violation.  After an additional 24 hours, if you have not complied with the ordinance, you will be issued an additional fine.

ALTERNATE PARKING OPTIONS
During a snow emergency, parking for those residents without a driveway is available in parking lots at the following schools: Brickett, Callahan, English, Ford, Harrington, Ingalls, Sisson and Tech. Parking is also available at the Ellis Street Municipal Lot (School Street side) and the MBTA Garage at the intersection of Broad and Market streets (parking charge of $2 per vehicle).  Please note that vehicles left at the school sites must be removed by 6 a.m. the next day or be subject to ticketing and/or towing.
           
The Department of Public Works operates 24 hours a day and can reached at 781-477-7099.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION,
Commissioner Jay Fink
www.cityoflynn.net

Welcome to our Informational Listings and Program Announcements bulletin board.

Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development (LHAND)
In partnership with the City of Lynn, Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy will offer a First Time Home Buyers Class For August/September 2010

Topics Include:
> Mortgage Application Process
> Home Inspections
> Budgeting
> Credit Counseling
> Down-payment Assistance
> And Much More!

Classes Will Be Held:
> Thursday, August 26, 2010
> Thursday, September 2, 2010
> Monday, September 9, 2010
> Thursday, September 16, 2010

LHAND COMMUNITY ROOM
10 CHURCH STREET LYNN, MA. 01902
6PM - 9PM

All Participants Must:

> Pre-register by visiting 10 Church Street
> Fill out FTHB Application (Download It Here)
> Pay registration fee of $50 per household
> Attend all four sessions to receive a home buyer certificate

*Participants are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Classes fill fast, reserve your seat today!
Call 781-581-8600 or visit www.lhand.org for more information.

A Massachusetts Home ownership Collaborative First Time Home buyer Education Program

Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development
10 Church Street, Lynn, MA 01902
Phone:781-581-8611
Fax:781-592-6296
dreyes@lhand.org

2010 Summer Job Application Info
The City of Lynn Summer Job application process begins on Monday, April 26, 2010 and runs through Friday, May 28, 2010.  The program employs  Lynn youth aged 16-21 in a variety of positions in both the private and public sector for the seven week period July 6, 2010 to August 20, 2010.

Initial interviews (for all those who completed applications by May, 28, 2010) will take place at City Hall between June 1, 2010 and June 11, 2010.  Interviews with Lynn businesses and non profits for job placements will take place the week of June 14, 2010.  All youth selected for a job will be required to complete hiring paperwork and may be required to complete a grant mandated workshop at the Lynn Youth Career Center prior to their start date.

The City of Lynn Summer Jobs program is funded by various government and private funding sources.  All government funding sources have eligibility requirements which include family income levels.  Some government funding sources also have additional requirements for youth qualification.

Please print the application, complete thoroughly, and return, in person, to Lynn City Hall, Office of Economic and Community Development, Room 311 or to the North Shore Youth Career Center at 181 Union Street, 2nd floor.

If you require any additional information please contact John Kasian in the Office of Economic and Community Development at 781 586 6767 or Joanna Mills at 781 586 6770.  Your contact at the Lynn Youth Career Center is Jen Davis at 781 691 7440. DOWNLOAD: Lynn Summer Youth Employment Program Application

Attention: Home Owners and Home Buyers
Is the home of your dreams in need of repairs?
Have you recently purchased a foreclosed home?
Are you looking to purchase a home?
Does your home have lead paint?

If you have answered YES to any of the questions LHAND may be able to help!

City of Lynn and Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy In partnership with the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development announce: NEW HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR 2010 including; Rehab Programs, Foreclosure Rehabilitation Program, Soft Second Program, Home ownership Program, De-Lead Program.

Call or stop by to see if you qualify! Neighborhood Services Department
Patricia: (781) 581- 8624. LHAND is located at 10 Church Street Lynn, MA 01902

Welcome to our Social and Senior Services bulletin board.

Lynn Senior Center
8 Silsbee Street  781-599-0110 x503
Monday thru Friday 8AM - 4PM

Please join us this winter at the warm and cozy Lynn Senior Center! We are not a membership club; the center is open to anyone 60 years of age or older.

Tours: Please stop by or call 781-599-0110 x503  
Lunch: Served daily for a donation of $1.50 between 10:45AM and 12:30PM
Popular Activities:
Bingo ($.25 a card) Mondays and Fridays starting at 1:15PM
Cribbage Tuesday at 2:30PM
Arts and Crafts Class Wednesday at 9:30AM
Tap Dancing Wednesday at 9:30AM
For those of you who have always wanted to tap and never dared, please come!
Knitting Class Wednesday at 10:00AM
Oil Painting Lessons Wednesday at 1:00PM
Movie Day is Wednesday at 1:00PM
We show old and new flicks to please all!  Fresh popcorn and beverage served!
Horse Race Game for $.25 a race on Thursdays at 2:00PM
Painter’s Delight on Thursdays! Watercolor at 9:00AM and Acrylic at 10:30AM
Line Dancing Lessons for all levels begins at 12:45PM on Thursdays
Japanese Bunka Embroidery classes start on Thursdays at 1:30PM
Trivia Pursuit, team style on Friday so all can join in at 9:30AM

Please Click Here For More!
There are new additions and happenings to come…Check back for more info!

Lynn Community Health Center
269 Union St. Lynn, MA 01901
781-581-3900

The Lynn Community Health Center provides comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health care for everyone in our community.  All are welcome.  Most insurance plans accepted.

Upcoming Events:
What:         Health In Bloom Gala
                  Dinner, Dancing, Silent Auction
When:        Saturday, May 2, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Where:       Peabody Marriott Hotel
Cost:          $75 per person
Contact:     Cindy Steger-Wilson, 781-596-2502

Other Health In Bloom events (dates TBD) include:

• A women’s health fair in May
• A men’s health fair in June
• HIV outreach and education day in June

Tour LCHC:  3rd Tuesday of each month
The Lynn Community Health Center provides care for over 28,500 patients each year.  Please come see this great resource to our community.  Tours at 2:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month.  Please RSVP to Cindy Steger-Wilson:  781-596-2502.

Do you need Health Insurance?
We have staff dedicated to helping you determine eligibility and registering for health insurance program including Commonwealth Care and MassHealth.  Please call 781-781-586-6540 for information.  Walk-in appointments available at 298 Union St. (CMCC Building), 2nd floor.

Sacred Heart Youth Ministry
Richard Madaglia
571 Boston St
Lynn, MA 01905

lynnyouth@aol.com
781-595-8859

Weekly Youth Ministry Program for students 7th grade on up. Held at Sacred Heart Parish 571 Boston St. Lynn Call 781-595-8859 for more information or visit lynnyouth.com