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The Lynn City Council Remembers Gordon "Buzzy" Barton
( April 6, 2023)

STATEMENT BY THE LYNN CITY COUNCIL

"Lynn lost a true gentleman today and is a lesser place as a result," said Council President Jay Walsh announcing the sudden passing of life-long Lynner and long-time City Councilor, Gordon "Buzzy" Barton. Barton was first elected as Councilor-at-Large in 2011 and served continuously for the past 11 years, often "topping the ticket." Born and raised in Lynn, Buzzy was the son of Gordon "Bump" and Virginia Barton. Buzzy was the very embodiment of a true Lynner. With his booming, scratchy voice, Buzzy was admired and respected by friends, neighbors, colleagues, student-athletes and family, especially by his seven older sisters.

Buzzy was employed as a former Lynn Firefighter from 1976 through 2004 and served as Union President for four years. Buzzy achieved success as a Lynn firefighter, union official, boys' and girls' basketball coach and as an elected leader who was unanimously elected Council Vice­ President by his Council colleagues for the past eight years. Whether it be cheering on his beloved "Bulldogs" or "Eagles" from his seats on the 50 yard line at Alumni Stadium or sitting in the Lynn Council Chambers, Buzzy was loyal to his very core -- loyal to his immediate and extended family, loyal to his friends, loyal to his work and to his council colleagues. And perhaps most of all -- LOYAL to the City of Lynn.

"Although a man of few words in the public arena, Lynn City Councilors and city employees listened whenever Buzzy spoke on an issue," said Walsh. As a City Councilor, Buzzy tirelessly advocated for issues effecting public safety, Lynn's senior population, and persons of color. With Buzzy, you always knew where he stood and what he believed. There was never a hidden agenda which was so refreshing in this era of politics. An October 2021, a LYNN ITEM profile quoting Buzzy may have summed up his commitment and dedication to the city he loved the best:  "l just like helping people." Barton said of being a Lynn City Councilor: "It just puts me in a position where I can help a lot of people on a big scale ... a lot of seniors and a lot of people of color. And just everybody in the city; I treat everybody the same.''

On one matter, the entire Lynn City Council can all agree... Whenever any City Councilor speaks too long on an issue, Buzzy will be bellowing from Heaven the following words, ·'CALL THE ROLL!!".

Rest in Peace Buzzy, from your Colleagues on the Lynn City Council

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The Lynn City Council | 2023
Updated July 2023

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	LYNN CITY COUNCIL
Mayor
	Jared C. Nicholson   Mayor Jared.Nicholson@lynnma.gov	(781) 586-6849	19 Merrill Street | 01902
At-Large Councilors
	Name | Email Link	Phone	Address
	Brian M. Field At-Large Brian.Field@lynnma.gov	(781) 953-4841	9 Lois Lane | 01905
	Brian P. LaPierre At-Large Brian.LaPierre@lynnma.gov	(617) 974-1243	2 Rand Street | 01904
	Nicole D. McClain At-Large Nicole.Mcclain@lynnma.gov	(781) 315-2077	99 Eutaw Avenue | 01902
	Hong L. Net At-Large Hong.Net@lynnma.gov	(781) 309-7771	20 Holyoke Street | 01905
Ward Councilors
	Name | Email Link	Phone	Address
	Wayne A. Lozzi Ward One wlozzi@hotmail.com	(781) 595-2389	335 Den Quarry Rd. | 01904
	Richard B. Starbard Ward Two Richard.Starbard@lynnma.gov	(781) 599-7999	221 Verona Street | 01904
	Constantino "Coco" Alinsug Ward Three Coco.Alinsug@lynnma.gov	(781) 913-3747	18 Merrill Ave. | 01902
	Richard C. Colucci Ward Four Richard.Colucci@lynnma.gov	(781) 595-3048	265 Ocean Street | 01902
	Dianna M. Chakoutis Ward Five Dianna.Chakoutis@lynnma.gov	(781) 595-4779	39 Thistle Street | 01905
	Frederick W. Hogan Ward Six Frederick.Hogan@lynnma.gov	(781) 244-7921	256 Lynnway, #206  | 01902
	John M. Walsh Jr. Council President Ward Seven John.Walsh@lynnma.gov	(781) 389-6320	16 Raddin Street | 01905
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	Theresa C. Young Executive Assistant tyoung@lynnma.gov	(781) 586-6740	Room 408
	Lisa Herrera Head Clerk lherrera@lynnma.gov	(781) 586-6735	Room 408
	Elected City Officials 2023

City Council Committees | 2023
Updated May 2023

COMMITTEE	CHAIR	MEMBERS
BUDGET	LaPierre	Lozzi, Starbard, Field, Hogan
ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	Field	Hogan, Alinsug, Lozzi, Starbard
EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS	Chakoutis	LaPierre, Net, Alinsug, Field
GE SUB-COMMITTEE	Hogan	Starbard, LaPierre
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION	Colucci	LaPierre, Net, Chakoutis, Starbard
HOUSING AND ELDER AFFAIRS	Chakoutis	Alinsug, Net, Field, Hogan
ILLEGAL FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE	Hogan	Starbard Net, Attorney Lamanna, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Michael Donovan, Andrew Hall, Michele, Desmarais, and Representative from Mayor's Office
LICENSING	Field	Hogan, Lozzi, Net, Alinsug
LYNNWAY/MARKET STREET/DOWNTOWN	Hogan	Chakoutis, Field, LaPierre, Starbard
LYNN TRASH and LITTER SUB-COMMITTEE	Field and Chakoutis	Colucci, Mike Donovan, Lisa Nerich, Bob Stilian, Attorney Lamanna and Lennin Pena
OPIOD SUB-COMMITTEE	Field	Alinsug, McClain
ORDINANCE	Lozzi	Lozzi, Starbard, Field, Hogan, LaPierre
PERSONNEL	LaPierre	Net, Alinsug, Chakoutis, Starbard
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PARKS	Starbard	LaPierre, Colucci, Chakoutis, Field
PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH	Field	LaPierre, Chakoutis, Alinsug, Hogan
PUBLIC WORKS	Lozzi	LaPierre, Starbard, Hogan, Net
RELOCATING OF POLLING PLACES	Hogan	LaPierre, Field, Election Commissioner, Attorney Lamanna
RECREATIONAL CANNABIS SITE PLAN REVIEW	Starbard	Alinsug, LaPierre, Attorney Lamanna, Mike Donovan, and Jim Cowdell
RULES	LaPierre	Chakoutis, Barton, Starbard, Field
UTILITIES	Alinsug	McClain, Hogan, Colucci
VETERANS	McClain	Hogan, Field, Net, LaPierre
WAYS AND MEANS	Net	Starbard, Hogan, Chakoutis, Walsh
ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE	LaPierre	Starbard, Field
City Council Committees 2023

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HOME RULE PETITION - 2018
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RFP FOR 19 PORTER STREET - 2018
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