Lynn public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Lynn City Council will meet to consider the reappointment of Lauren Drago as Associate Planning Director. The Public Property and Parks Committee will also discuss an order regarding porta-potty placement for the Richie Viger's People Parade.

• Reappointment of Lauren Drago as Associate Planning Director through January 5, 2026
• Discussion of porta-potty placement at 2 State Street for Richie Viger's People Parade on December 24, 2023

The council voted 11-0 to confirm Mayor Nicholson's reappointment of Lauren Drago as Associate Planning Director, effective immediately through January 5, 2026. They also accepted minutes from the prior meeting and a committee report allowing porta-potties for a parade. The meeting concluded with recognition of outgoing councilors.

• Confirmed reappointment of Lauren Drago as Associate Planning Director (11-0)
• Accepted minutes of December 12, 2023
• Accepted committee report granting porta-potties at 2 State Street for Richie Viger's People's Parade on December 24, 2023

City Council

This agenda contains only repeated timestamped receipts from the Lynn City Clerk's Office, with no actual agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions documented.

The council voted 10-1 to authorize the mayor to execute a development agreement and related tax incentive and easement documents for the South Harbor Project at 830 Lynnway, a multi-phased mixed-use commercial and residential development by SEB Lynn Harbor Property, LLC. The council also approved several ordinances and grants, including creating a Cultural Council, a Disability Commission, and a Problem Property Task Force, all unanimously. Additionally, the council accepted over $6 million in state and federal grants for police, schools, and senior services, and approved a $68,800.75 ARPA allocation for constituent request software.

• Approved development agreement for South Harbor Project at 830 Lynnway (10-1)
• Authorized easement agreements for 830 Lynnway project (10-1)
• Approved sign permit for Greatest Hits Cannabis Company at 100 Ford St. (11-0)
• Created Cultural Council ordinance (11-0)
• Created Disability Commission ordinance (11-0)
• Created Problem Property Task Force ordinance (11-0)
• Accepted $528,321.22 police staffing grant and $5,043,774 SPED IDEA grant (11-0 each)
• Approved $68,800.75 ARPA allocation for constituent request software (11-0)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural: it lists the City Council members and states that no meetings are scheduled during the week of December 4-9, 2023. There are no items for decision or discussion.

• No meetings scheduled for the week of December 4-9, 2023

City Council

The provided document contains only clerk receipt stamps and no meeting agenda or substantive content.

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural: it announces that no City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of November 20-25, 2023, and that City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, November 24. No decisions or discussions are listed.

• No meetings scheduled for week of November 20-25, 2023
• City Hall closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day)
• City Hall closed on Friday, November 24, 2023

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold a public hearing to decide the FY24 tax levy percentages for each property class, including options like the residential exemption and open space discount. They will also hear a petition to build an eight-unit residential building at 201-203 Boston Street. Several committee meetings will cover licensing renewals, a proposed cannabis manufacturing facility, a $3,500 gift from WIN Innovations, Narcan cabinet installations, utility pole/conduit work, and a presentation by ROCA.

• Public hearing on FY24 tax levy percentages and exemptions
• Petition for 8-unit residential building at 201-203 Boston Street
• Proposed adult-use marijuana manufacturer at 141 Eastern Avenue (Leafy's Holistic Meals LLC)
• Accept $3,500 gift from WIN Innovations for civic events
• Request to install Narcan cabinets on public property

The Lynn City Council denied a petition to construct an eight-unit residential building at 201-203 Boston Street, with a 10-0 vote. The council also approved appointments to multiple boards and commissions, accepted several grants and funds, and granted various licenses and permits. All decisions were made with Councilor Lozzi absent.

• Denied petition for 8-unit residential building at 201-203 Boston Street (10-0)
• Approved appointments to Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Disability Commission, Lynn Cultural Council, and Public Library Board of Trustees
• Approved $350,000 grant for Lynn Commons Historic Fountain Plaza upgrades (10-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant for FY24 E-Machine Program (10-0)
• Approved $27,391.50 grant for youth employment (10-0)
• Approved $400,000 grant for FY24 FC325 TAG Grant (10-0)
• Approved $30,000 ARPA allocation for consulting and outreach services (10-0)
• Approved gift of $3,500 from WIN Innovations for civic events (10-0)

City Council

The provided document indicates that there are no meetings scheduled for the week of November 6 through November 11, 2023. City Hall is scheduled to close at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 9.

City Council

There are no meetings scheduled for the Lynn City Council during the week beginning October 29, 2023. The agenda indicates that City Hall will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

City Council

This agenda contains only repeated timestamped receipts from the Lynn City Clerk's Office and no actual agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Lynn City Council approved several financial transfers and grants, including $589,000 for a police youth initiative grant and $400,000 for Lynn Woods improvements. They also approved appointments to the Water and Sewer Commission and Off-Street Parking Commission, and granted numerous licenses for taxis, auto dealers, and signs. A public hearing for a new restaurant at 414 Broadway was rescheduled to November 28, 2023.

• Approved $589,000 Safe and Successful Youth Initiatives Grant for police (9-0)
• Approved $400,000 DCR grant for Lynn Woods improvements (9-0)
• Approved $60,000 transfer for commercial insurance (9-0)
• Approved $98,000 transfer for parking meter operations (9-0)
• Approved $45,000 transfer for opioid working group (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Robin Grace to Lynn Water and Sewer Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Robert Stilian to Off-Street Parking Commission (unanimous)
• Approved 'Art on the Move' public art project with stipulation on signage (9-0)

City Council

The provided document is a schedule notice indicating that no meetings are scheduled for the week of October 16, 2023, through October 21, 2023.

City Council

The provided document contains only clerk receipt stamps and no meeting agenda items. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded in this text.

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural and contains no business items. It announces that no Lynn City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of October 2-7, 2023. The document lists council members and contact information but includes no decisions, proposals, or discussions.

• No meetings scheduled for October 2-7, 2023

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold its regular meeting, preceded by committee sessions on licensing, ways and means, and public property. The council will set a public hearing on a $4,668,086 bond order to replace windows and doors at Drewicz Elementary School, and will consider a mutual aid agreement with Swampscott for emergency dispatch and prisoner transport. Several public hearings on sign permits and a National Grid conduit installation are also scheduled.

• Bond order $4,668,086 for Drewicz Elementary School windows/doors at 34 Hood Street
• Mutual aid agreement with Town of Swampscott for emergency dispatch and prisoner transport/holds
• Public hearings on sign permits for Post Quam (608 Essex St), Valsos Table and Bar (151 Central Ave), Golden Lake Market (369 Summer St)
• Public hearing to be set for National Grid conduit installation at 150 South Common St
• New taxi/livery licenses: Burgos Liriano (Union Taxi), Royalty Limos LLC, Alexander Cedano, Luis Alberto Dume

The Lynn City Council approved multiple grant certifications, including $1.26 million for the police department's 911 support, $6.77 million for school Title I funding, and $80,000 for Memorial Auditorium upgrades. Three sign permits were granted for businesses at 608 Essex St, 151 Central Ave, and 369 Summer St. The council also set a public hearing for a $4.67 million bond to replace windows and doors at Drewicz Elementary School.

• Approved $1,255,719 police 911 grant (11-0)
• Approved $6,768,210 school Title I grant (11-0)
• Approved $80,000 Memorial Auditorium arts grant (11-0)
• Approved sign permits for Post Quam, Valsos Table and Bar, and Golden Lake Market (all 11-0)
• Set public hearing for $4,668,086 bond for Drewicz Elementary windows and doors
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Swampscott for emergency dispatch and prisoner transport (11-0)
• Re-appointed Robert Nadeau and Rob Smith to Pine Grove Cemetery Commission (both 11-0)
• Granted new livery company license for Royalty Limos LLC and two new livery operator licenses

City Council

This agenda announces that no Lynn City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of September 18-23, 2023. The document lists council members and contact information but contains no business items, votes, or discussions for this period.

• No meetings scheduled September 18-23, 2023

City Council

This agenda for the Lynn, MA City Council meeting on September 12, 2023, contains only repeated timestamped receipts from the City Clerk's Office, with no actual agenda items listed. The document provides no information on what the council will decide or discuss, so it is purely procedural and lacks substantive content.

The Lynn City Council confirmed mayoral appointments for Parking Director Jessica Chiappini, Public Health Director Lisa Tobin, and a five-year reappointment of CFO Michael Bertino. The council also approved several business licenses and a five-unit row house at 140-151 Shepard St. All votes were 9-0 with two absent.

• Confirmed Jessica Chiappini as Parking Director (9-0)
• Confirmed Lisa Tobin as Public Health Director (9-0)
• Re-appointed Michael Bertino as CFO for five-year term (9-0)
• Approved auto repair license at 106 Oakville St. with 16 stipulations (9-0)
• Approved mobile detail shop at 2 Bickerton St. (9-0)
• Approved five-unit row house at 140-151 Shepard St. (9-0)
• Approved 30+ license renewals and transfers from Licensing Committee
• Approved $391,538 transfer from Rainy Day fund for Broadway ROW project

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled during the week of September 4-9, 2023. City Hall is closed on Monday, September 4, for Labor Day. The agenda contains only procedural information and no substantive items.

City Council

This agenda states that no Lynn City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of August 28 to September 2, 2023. The document is purely procedural and contains no items for decision or discussion.

• No meetings scheduled for the week of August 28-September 2, 2023

City Council

This agenda states that no Lynn City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of August 21-26, 2023. It lists council members and contact information but contains no business items for discussion or decision.

• No meetings scheduled for week of August 21-26, 2023

City Council

The Lynn City Council agenda for August 15, 2023, is purely procedural, listing council members and stating that no meetings are scheduled during the week of August 14-19, 2023. There are no substantive items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Lynn City Council is holding a special meeting to reconsider an order approving the taking of permanent and temporary easements on portions of parcels for the Northern Strand On Road Extension to Nahant Beach project. The project, undertaken by MassDOT with federal funds, will add a separated two-way bike lane and shared-use path extending 1.9 miles from Western Avenue in Lynn to the Lynn/Nahant Shore. The council will vote on whether to approve the order, which also authorizes the mayor to execute necessary documents.

• Order of Takings for permanent and temporary construction easements
• Project includes improvements to Market Street, South Common Street, the Lynnway, South Street, Commercial Street, Huss Court, Shepard Street, Blossom Street, Church Street, and Market Square
• MassDOT project with Federal Aid funds
• 1.9-mile separated two-way bike lane and shared-use path
• Mayor authorized to execute documents for the project

The council unanimously allowed Councilor LaPierre to withdraw his motion for reconsideration of a prior eminent domain taking for the Northern Strand Bike to the Sea path. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Withdrew motion for reconsideration of eminent domain for Northern Strand Bike to the Sea (unanimous consent)

City Council

The Lynn City Council will consider two Orders of Takings for MassDOT projects: one for Broadway improvements from Bacheller Street to Miller Place, and another for the Northern Strand On Road Extension to Nahant Beach. The council will also hold a public hearing on a Home Rule Petition to use park land for school purposes, and discuss accepting Magnolia Avenue as a public way. Numerous license renewals and new licenses will be considered by the Licensing Committee.

• Order of Takings for Broadway improvements (MassDOT project) from Bacheller Street to Miller Place
• Order of Takings for Northern Strand On Road Extension to Nahant Beach (1.9 miles)
• Public hearing on Home Rule Petition to use park land for school purposes
• Discussion on acceptance of Magnolia Avenue as a public way and confirmatory taking of Magnolia Avenue Playground
• Petition to construct a 5-unit residential dwelling at 149-151 Shepard Street

The council approved an order of takings for permanent and temporary easements needed for the Northern Strand On Road Extension to Nahant Beach, a 1.9-mile separated bike lane and shared-use path. The vote was 8-2, with Councilors Colucci and Starbard voting no. A separate order of takings for Broadway improvements was tabled (7-3). The council also confirmed George Potter as DPW Associate Commissioner (10-0) and approved a recreation permit for CMCC at 298 Union Street (10-0).

• Approved order of takings for Northern Strand bike path extension (8-2)
• Tabled order of takings for Broadway reconstruction (7-3)
• Confirmed George Potter as DPW Associate Commissioner (10-0)
• Granted recreation permit for CMCC at 298 Union Street (10-0)
• Approved $1,194,424 transfer for Local 739 labor settlement (10-0)
• Approved $70,938 transfer for Broadway ROW project settlements (10-0)
• Certified $52,920 for Special Needs Camp FY24 Stabilization Grant (10-0)
• Certified $190,042 for School Department CFCE Grant (10-0)

City Council

This agenda announces that no City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of July 31 to August 5, 2023. The document lists council members and contact information but contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural and contains no business items. It lists the Lynn City Council members and states that no meetings are scheduled during the week of July 24-29, 2023.

• No meetings scheduled for the week of July 24-29, 2023

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural and contains no business items. It only lists the council members and states that no meetings are scheduled during the week of July 17-22, 2023.

City Council

This agenda contains only clerical receipt stamps from the Lynn City Clerk's Office and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

The council held four public hearings and unanimously approved amendments to ordinances regulating neighborhood block party permits, special event permits, mobile food truck locations, and mobile food vehicle licenses. They also approved the abandonment and conveyance of Cleveland Terrace, accepted committee reports on licenses and grants, and authorized a lease agreement with the MBTA for an emergency egress at the Senior Center.

• Approved amendment to block party permit ordinance (9-0)
• Approved amendment to special event permit ordinance with amendments (9-0)
• Approved amendment to zoning ordinance for mobile food truck locations (9-0)
• Approved amendment to mobile food vehicle license ordinance (9-0)
• Approved abandonment and conveyance of Cleveland Terrace (9-0)
• Granted taxi operator licenses (tabled), auto body/repair/flammable renewals, and canning permit for Lynn Tech Football (committee report accepted)
• Authorized lease agreement with MBTA for emergency egress at 37 Friend Street and release of easement at 55 Friend Street (9-0)
• Certified available funds totaling $617,574.32 for school department grants and police training (9-0)

License Committee

The Lynn License Committee is scheduled to meet on July 11, 2023. The provided agenda contains only repeated receipt stamps from the City Clerk's Office and no substantive items, indicating the meeting is procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled during the week of July 3-8, 2023. City Hall will be closed at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 3, and all day on Tuesday, July 4, for the July 4th holiday. This agenda is purely procedural, announcing the cancellation of regular business for the holiday week.

• No meetings scheduled July 3-8, 2023
• City Hall closed at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 3
• City Hall closed all day Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day

City Council

The Lynn City Council voted 10-0 to approve the mayor's $445,214,336 budget for fiscal year 2024, including $1,717,591 in free cash. The council also authorized a contract for an ARPA Grants Manager and accepted reports on a litter poster campaign and a National Grid conduit installation.

• Approved $445,214,336 FY2024 budget including $1,717,591 in free cash (10-0)
• Approved contract with Joseph Hustins as ARPA Grants Manager (10-0)
• Accepted report on 2023 City-Wide Litter Poster Campaign winners
• Accepted report granting National Grid conduit installation on Clark Street
• Approved $312,320 transfer from Gannon Enterprise Rev Fund to Gannon expense accounts (10-0)
• Approved displaying litter poster campaign artwork in City Hall foyer (10-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 27, 2023, preceded by Licensing and Ways and Means committee meetings. The council will consider accepting two gifts ($6,000 for ballfield dirt, $5,000 for GAR Hall), a mutual aid agreement with Swampscott, and numerous license renewals and new licenses. Public hearings are scheduled for the FY2024 Annual Action Plan, a metal structure at Valsos Table and Bar, and a withdrawn auto repair business petition. The agenda also includes a presentation on Vision Lynn and several items to be set down for future public hearings.

• Accept $6,000 gift from John M. Walsh Jr. for dirt at Barry Park and GE Field diamonds
• Accept $5,000 gift from Massachusetts Cultural Council for GAR Hall and Museum
• Authorize mutual aid agreement with Swampscott for emergency dispatch and prisoner transport
• Public hearing on FY2024 Annual Action Plan for community development
• Public hearing on metal structures at Valsos Table and Bar, 151 Central Ave

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Vision Lynn, a comprehensive plan for the city, and approved multiple emergency appropriations including $2.6 million from free cash for an Emergency Response Infrastructure Stabilization Fund to repair fire stations. The council also approved $703,836.68 for opioid stabilization, $700,000 for FICA payroll, $500,000 for OPEB trust, and various transfers to cover salary shortfalls and a snow and ice deficit. All votes were 11-0.

• Adopted Vision Lynn comprehensive plan (11-0)
• Approved $2.6M Emergency Response Infrastructure Stabilization Fund for fire station repairs (11-0)
• Approved $703,836.68 for opioid stabilization (11-0)
• Approved $700,000 to fully fund FICA payroll for FY23 (11-0)
• Approved $500,000 to fund OPEB Trust (11-0)
• Approved $146,123.27 transfer to fund snow and ice deficit (11-0)
• Approved $199,000 to fund 53rd week for next fiscal year (11-0)
• Approved $300,000 to prevent health insurance deficit (11-0)

License Committee

The Lynn City Council will hold its Licensing Committee, Ways and Means Committee, and full council meeting on June 27, 2023. The Licensing Committee will consider new taxi and livery licenses, renewals for auto repair and flammable licenses, and numerous sign license renewals. The Ways and Means Committee will review financial transfers, including accepting gifts for park improvements and a museum, and a mutual aid agreement with Swampscott. The full council will hold public hearings on the FY2024 Annual Action Plan, a business exterior alteration, and set future hearings for utility conduit installations and extended hour license renewals.

• New taxi operator licenses for Fausto Antonio Espinal Holguin (Union Taxi) and Angel Soto (Garcia Taxi)
• New livery company licenses for CYG Corp, 203 Monarch LLC, and MA & AZ Boston Limousine
• Accept $6,000 gift from John M. Walsh Jr. for dirt at Barry Park and GE Field softball diamonds
• Accept $5,000 gift from Massachusetts Cultural Council for Grand Army of the Republic Hall and Museum
• Public hearing on FY2024 Annual Action Plan and set hearing for Comcast conduit at 585 Essex St.

City Council

This agenda announces that no City Council meetings are scheduled for the week of June 19-24, 2023. City Hall will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The document lists council members but contains no other business items.

• No meetings scheduled June 19-24, 2023
• City Hall closed June 19 for Juneteenth

City Council

The Lynn City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 13, 2023, preceded by Licensing Committee and Ways and Means Committee sessions. The agenda lists only the meeting times and locations, with no specific items, votes, or proposals detailed. This appears to be a procedural notice for the scheduled meetings.

• Licensing Committee meeting at 5:10 p.m.
• Ways and Means Committee meeting at 5:20 p.m.
• Regular City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m.

License Committee

The Lynn City Council Licensing Committee is scheduled to meet on June 13, 2023, at 5:10 p.m. The agenda contains only the meeting time and location, with no listed items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Lynn City Council's Budget Committee is holding FY2024 budget hearings on May 30, 2023. The agenda lists hearings for every city department, from the CFO and Police to the Library and Mayor's Office. This is a budget review session, not a final vote.

• FY2024 budget hearings for all city departments
• Hearings include Police, Fire, School, and Public Works departments
• Also covers Library, Planning, and Harbormaster departments

City Council

The Lynn City Council is meeting on May 23, 2023, with several committee sessions before the main meeting. Key items include accepting a $2,500 gift from North Shore Cycle to install a bike fix-it station along the Lynn Bike Path, voting on a litter poster campaign winner, and discussing licensing for adult-only events. The council will also hear updates on veterans initiatives and the Veterans Clinic.

• Accept $2,500 gift from North Shore Cycle for bike fix-it station on Lynn Bike Path Northern Trail
• Vote on winner of 2023 City-Wide Litter Poster Campaign
• Licensing for Lynn Woods/Fourth of July Festivities (adults only) June 16 and 18, 2023
• Licensing for Pine Hill Little League (adults only) May 19 and 21, 2023
• Update on Veterans Clinic and suggestions to support veterans

The City Council certified a $77,551 immigration grant for the School Department. The council also accepted three gifts for the Senior Center and the city bike path.

• Certified $77,551.00 DESE Title II/A Immigration Grant for School Department (9-0)
• Accepted $1,000.00 gift from North Shore Hellenic Women’s Guild for Senior Center (9-0)
• Accepted food and delivery gift from Tesoro Distributor valued at $1,943.76 for Senior Center (9-0)
• Accepted $2,500.00 gift from North Shore Cycle for bike fix-it station (9-0)
• Permitted DPW to install bike-fix it station along City of Lynn Bike Path/Bike to the Sea (Granted)
• Accepted May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Motion carried)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural and contains no substantive items. It states that no Lynn City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of May 15–20, 2023. The document lists council members and contact information but includes no decisions, proposals, or discussions.

• No meetings during the week of May 15–20, 2023

City Council

The City Council approved several million-dollar budget transfers, including funds for a bailout bond and various department shortfalls. The council also confirmed the reappointment of the Principal Planning Director and approved several business licenses and property easements.

• Approved $8,053,812.15 to payoff City Bailout Bond Bill (11-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Aaron Clausen as Principal Planning Director (11-0)
• Approved funding for GAR Hall and Museum improvement project (11-0)
• Accepted $6,800 alarm system gift for GAR Hall and Museum from Wayne Alarm Systems Inc. (11-0)
• Approved temporary easements at 2 State Street for Bike Path/Northern Strand Extension (11-0)
• Authorized MOU with Lynn Community Health Center for children with adverse childhood experiences (11-0)
• Approved $275,000 for Workers Compensation Payroll and $50,000 for ISD rodent control (11-0)
• Set public hearing for FY24 Budget for June 13, 2023 (11-0)

License Committee

The Licensing Committee will review a new owner for Auto Hub LLC at 195 Chestnut St., a name change for a repair shop at 905 Western Ave., and numerous renewals for auto repair, flammable, and sign licenses. The Public Property and Parks Committee will consider granting temporary easements for the Bike Path/Northern Strand Extension at 2 State Street. The Ways and Means Committee will discuss authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lynn Community Health Center to assist children who experience adverse childhood experiences.

• New auto dealer/repair owner: Auto Hub LLC, 195 Chestnut St., from Dainis Klavins to Leakana Hak
• Auto repair name change: Master Auto Repair Inc to Lynn Master Motors Inc, 905 Western Ave.
• Temporary easements for Bike Path/Northern Strand Extension at 2 State Street
• Memorandum of Understanding with Lynn Community Health Center for children with adverse childhood experiences
• Public hearings set: Valsos Table and Bar at 151 Central Ave. and auto repair business at 2 Bickerton St.

City Council

This document is a notice from the Lynn City Council Clerk's Office listing the council members for the 2023-2024 term and stating that no meetings are scheduled during the week of May 1-6, 2023. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• No meetings scheduled for the week of May 1-6, 2023
• List of council members for the 2023-2024 term

License Committee

The Lynn City Council met to approve a release deed for a portion of Circle Avenue to Perry Lynnway LLC, which is necessary to complete the Harbor Park at the former landfill site. The council also voted to set down public hearings for amendments to the Zone Ordinance regarding mobile food trucks, neighborhood block parties, and special events permits. Additionally, the body accepted a $6,800 gift from Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc. for an upgraded alarm system at the GAR Hall and Museum and requested MBTA funding for the electrification of the Newburyport-Rockport Commuter Rail line.

• Release Deed for portion of Circle Avenue to Perry Lynnway LLC to facilitate Harbor Park completion
• Public hearing set to amend Zone Ordinance for Mobile Food Truck locations and Licenses for Mobile Food Vehicles
• Public hearing set to amend Zone Ordinance for Neighborhood Block Party permits and Special Events Permits
• Acceptance of $6,800 gift from Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc. for upgraded alarm system at GAR Hall and Museum
• Resolution requesting MBTA include funding for electrification of Newburyport-Rockport Commuter Rail Line in FY 2024-2028 CIP

City Council

The Lynn City Council is meeting on April 25, 2023, with committee sessions starting at 4:25 p.m. and the full council meeting at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes licensing renewals for taxis, livery services, and auto repair shops; discussions on a Harbor Park land transfer and a Women's History Month reception; and financial orders for a regional health agreement, a Stryker contract, and a gift for the GAR Hall. The council will also consider a resolution requesting MBTA funding for electrification of the Newburyport-Rockport commuter rail line.

• Resolution requesting MBTA include funding for Newburyport-Rockport line electrification in FY2024-2028 CIP
• Order to authorize Release Deed for Circle Avenue portion to Perry Lynnway LLC for Harbor Park
• Order to enter 25-year North Shore Public Health Collaborative IMA with 7 neighboring cities
• Order to accept $6,800 gift from Wayne Alarm Systems for GAR Hall and Museum alarm system
• Licensing renewals for multiple auto repair, auto body, and flammable license holders

The City Council elected a new Vice-President and approved several municipal grants and contracts. The council also scheduled public hearings for zoning amendments and passed a resolution requesting MBTA rail electrification.

• Elected Dianna M. Chakoutis as Council Vice-President (9-0)
• Approved $51,480 grant for Fire Department Emergency Management (9-0)
• Approved $15,000 grant for Downtown Lynn Cultural District (9-0)
• Approved $8,000 grant for Local Food Policy Council (9-0)
• Approved $75,000 grant for School Department Project RISE/SIEMER (9-0)
• Approved $5,000 grant for School Department Civics Project Showcase (9-0)
• Authorized 25-year North Shore Public Health Collaborative agreement (9-0)
• Authorized 4-year Stryker Corporation contract for CPR-assist device maintenance (9-0)

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of April 17-22, 2023. City Hall is closed on Monday, April 17, for Patriots' Day. The agenda contains only this scheduling notice and no substantive items.

• No meetings scheduled for the week
• City Hall closed April 17 for Patriots' Day

License Committee

The Lynn City Council is meeting on April 11, 2023, with the Ways and Means Committee considering financial transfers totaling $550,000 and a $33,250 gift for tree planting, and the Licensing Committee reviewing taxi operator statuses and numerous license renewals. The full council will also consider appointments to the Pine Grove Cemetery Commission.

• $475,000 transfer from Reserve Expense to Fire Department Payroll for overtime
• $50,000 transfer from Reserve Expense to Assessors Expense for ATB cases
• $25,000 transfer from Reserve Expense to FAO Payroll for Fire Alarm Operators
• $33,250 gift from Amundi Asset Management US, Inc for 95 trees
• New auto repair license for Willy V. Motorsports, Inc. at 171 Commercial St.

City Council

The Lynn City Council is meeting to consider financial transfers, including $475,000 for fire department overtime, and to accept a $33,250 gift for tree planting. The Licensing Committee will review taxi operators and numerous license renewals. The meeting includes appointments to the Pine Grove Cemetery Commission.

• $475,000 transfer from Reserve Expense to Fire Department Payroll for overtime
• $50,000 transfer to Assessors Expense for ATB cases
• $25,000 transfer to FAO Payroll for Fire Alarm Operators
• $33,250 gift from Amundi Asset Management for 95 trees
• License renewals for auto repair, flammable, and sign licenses

The City Council approved three budget transfers totaling $550,000 to fund fire department overtime, assessor cases, and FAO expenses. The Council also accepted a $33,250 gift from Amundi Asset Management US, Inc for 95 trees and granted multiple business license renewals.

• Approved $475,000 transfer to Fire-PR for overtime (8-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer to Assessors-Exp for ATB cases (8-0)
• Approved $25,000 transfer to FAO-PR (8-0)
• Accepted $33,250 gift from Amundi Asset Management US, Inc for 95 trees (8-0)
• Appointed Robert Lennon to Pine Grove Cemetery Commission
• Re-appointed Arthur Dulong, Ralph Tyler, and Mary Wright to Pine Grove Cemetery Commission
• Granted new auto repair/flammable license to Willy V. Motorsports, Inc.
• Tabled 30-day taxi operator reviews for Stephen A. Carroll and Wilfredo A. Gonzalez

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural and states that no Lynn City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of April 3-8, 2023. It lists council members and contact information but contains no business items, decisions, or discussions.

• No meetings scheduled for week of April 3-8, 2023

City Council

This agenda for the Lynn, MA City Council meeting on March 28, 2023, contains only repeated boilerplate text indicating an amended agenda was received by the clerk's office. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be purely procedural or the substantive content is not included in this document.

• No specific items listed in the provided agenda text

The City Council authorized the Mayor to proceed with two Northern Strand bike path and intersection projects. The council also approved several school grants, a class action settlement, and various business licenses.

• Authorized Northern Strand bike path extension to Nahant Beach and Broadway intersection improvements (10-0)
• Authorized class action settlement agreement with TEVA, Allergen, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart (10-0)
• Approved $10,000 and $7,100 DESE grants for the School Department (10-0)
• Authorized MOU between Lynn Public School Department and Play Ball Foundation (10-0)
• Authorized grant from MA Department of Agricultural Resources for Local Food Action Plan (10-0)
• Approved license agreement with Wayne Alarm for 911 Call-Taker Center and Antenna (10-0)
• Appointed Julio Hernandez to the Park Commission (10-0)
• Granted various taxi, livery, and auto repair licenses; denied taxi licenses for Miguel Angel Dias and Arthur Silvia Marcellino

City Council

This agenda announces that no City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of March 20-25, 2023. It lists council members and contact information but contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

License Committee

This agenda for the Lynn, MA License Committee meeting on 2023-03-14 contains only repeated receipt stamps from the City Clerk's Office, with one amendment noted. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be purely procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

City Council

This agenda for the Lynn, MA City Council meeting on 2023-03-14 consists solely of repeated 'RECEIVED' stamps from the City Clerk's Office, with no substantive items listed. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.

The City Council approved several emergency fund transfers and certified various grants for the health, police, and planning departments. The council also authorized a five-year contract for police interview room upgrades and approved two carnival fundraisers. Several business license renewals were granted via committee reports.

• Approved 5-year contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for police interview room upgrades (10-0)
• Certified $249,300 Mass Cultural Council grant for Lynn Memorial Auditorium (10-0)
• Approved $70,465.96 emergency transfer for tower rental invoices (10-0)
• Approved two carnival fundraisers for Lynn Fireworks Fund at Keaney Park and Federal/Centre St (10-0)
• Approved donation of surplus Fire Equipment, including Jaws of Life, to Ukraine (10-0)
• Approved Pluto Cannabis Company to take over location at 193 Oxford St (10-0)
• Re-appointed Dan Small as Tree Warden (10-0)
• Re-appointed Steve Martin to Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development Board (10-0)

City Council

This agenda states that no Lynn City Council meetings are scheduled during the week of March 6-11, 2023. The document lists council members and contact information but contains no business items for discussion or decision.

License Committee

The Lynn City Council is holding several committee meetings and a full council session on February 28, 2023. Committees will discuss new taxi and livery licenses, sign and vendor renewals, utility street openings, and proposed ordinances on cemetery commission changes, a GAR Museum revolving fund, and a creative advertising trash barrel fund. The full council will also hold public hearings on a sign permit and the proposed ordinances, and receive a presentation on the 2023 outdoor dining policy.

• New taxi operator licenses for Stephen A. Carroll, Encarnacion A. Encarnacion Gonzalez, and John Vasilopoulos
• New livery company and operator licenses for Ayat Transportation Services and Atak Wol Majak
• Auto repair license change at 106 Chestnut St. to Center Tires Auto Repair, owner Rafael Echavarria
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance establishing a GAR Museum and Hall Revolving Fund
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance establishing a Creative Advertising Trash Barrel Revenue Revolving Fund

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold public hearings on several proposed ordinances, including establishing revolving funds for the Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Hall and for Creative Advertising Trash Barrel revenue, and amending the Cemetery Commission ordinance. They will also discuss the 2023 Outdoor Dining Policy and consider a petition for a sign permit at 22 Union Street. Committee meetings earlier in the day will cover licensing, financial transfers, property and parks items, utility street openings, and ordinance matters.

• Public hearing: Sign permit for Pollo Centro at 22 Union Street
• Public hearing: Ordinance establishing GAR Museum and Hall Revolving Fund
• Public hearing: Ordinance establishing Creative Advertising Trash Barrel Revenue Revolving Fund
• Discussion: 2023 Outdoor Dining Policy for Lynn
• Utilities: Street opening requests at 500 Lynnfield St., 217-219 Washington St., and Shepard St.

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural. The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of February 20–25, 2023, and City Hall is closed on Monday, February 20 for Presidents' Day.

• No City Council meetings scheduled for the week of February 20–25, 2023
• City Hall closed Monday, February 20, 2023 for Presidents' Day

City Council

The Lynn City Council will hold committee meetings and a regular session on February 14, 2023. They will discuss proposed ordinances for new revolving funds, an amendment to cemetery regulations, a constable reappointment, and a request to test borings and install a pump station on a traffic island. The full council will also hold a public hearing on abandoning a portion of Circle Avenue and consider setting public hearings for a used car lot and two carnival fundraisers.

• Public hearing on abandonment of a portion of Circle Avenue
• Discussion on license agreement for Circle Avenue / Harbor Park
• Proposed ordinances for GAR Museum and Creative Outdoor Advertising Trash Barrel revolving funds
• Request to install Camden Street Pump Station at 21 River Street traffic island
• Petition for Class II Auto Sales at 96 Ford Street

The City Council approved a $7.18M reclassification for school airflow upgrades and certified several grants for fire, police, and school departments. The council also authorized a new pump station at 21 River Street and approved a change to the voter registration deadline.

• Approved $7,180,898 reclassification for school airflow upgrades (11-0)
• Approved installation of new Camden Street Pump Station at 21 River St (11-0)
• Approved change to voter registration deadline from Saturday to Thursday (11-0)
• Certified $633,534 in FEMA grants for the Fire Department (11-0)
• Certified $133,087 in grants for Police, Planning, and School departments (11-0)
• Approved bid award to 2LIFE Development Inc. for Marshall Middle School (11-0)
• Granted abandonment of a portion of Circle Avenue (11-0)
• Appointed Steven Babbitt to the Pine Grove Cemetery Commission (11-0)

License Committee

The Lynn City Council is meeting on February 14, 2023, with several committee sessions and a full council meeting. The agenda includes license renewals, proposed ordinances, a constable reappointment, financial transfers, and discussions on city property. Public hearings are scheduled for the abandonment of a portion of Circle Avenue and petitions for a used car lot and carnival fundraisers.

• License renewals: Advance Auto Parts (152 Boston St.), Osborne Medical Supply (59-59b Essex St.), Richdale Convenience Store (149 Walnut St.)
• Proposed ordinances: GAR Museum revolving fund, Creative Outdoor Advertising Trash Barrel fund, Pine Grove Cemetery Commission amendment
• Constable reappointment: Mark S. Iannuzzi, 29 Granite Street, Peabody
• Public hearing: Abandonment of a portion of Circle Avenue; discussion on license agreement for Circle Avenue/Harbor Park
• Petitions: Performance Auto Class II Auto Sales at 96 Ford St.; Fiesta Shows carnivals at Keaney Park (June 8-11) and Federal/Centre St. lot (Aug 10-13)

City Council

The Lynn City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 24, 2023, preceded by committee meetings for Licensing, Public Property and Parks, and Ways and Means. The agenda lists only the meeting schedule and does not include specific items for discussion or decision.

• Licensing Committee meeting at 4:55 p.m.
• Public Property and Parks Committee at 5:00 p.m.
• Ways and Means Committee at 5:10 p.m.
• Regular City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m.

License Committee

The Lynn City Council is holding its Licensing Committee, Public Property and Parks Committee, and Ways and Means Committee meetings on January 24, 2023, followed by a full council meeting. The agenda lists only the meeting times and locations, with no specific items, so this is procedural boilerplate.

• Licensing Committee meeting at 4:55 p.m.
• Public Property and Parks Committee at 5:00 p.m.
• Ways and Means Committee at 5:10 p.m.
• Full City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of January 16-21, 2023. City Hall is closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of the holiday. The agenda contains only this scheduling notice and no substantive business items.

License Committee

The Lynn City Council is holding committee meetings and a regular session on January 10, 2023. The Licensing Committee will consider a new livery company and operator, plus sign license renewals. The Public Property and Parks Committee will discuss a request from the North Shore Juneteenth Association to display banners and use City Hall's foyer for an event. The Ways and Means Committee will review financial transfers. The full council will also consider a public hearing for a new Herbalife shop and a street-opening petition from National Grid.

• New livery company: Cuevas Corp Transportation (owner Bryan Cuevas)
• New livery operator: Bryan Cuevas, 20 Central Ave, Lynn
• Sign license renewals: 152 Boston St. (Advance Auto Parts), 59-59B Essex St. (Osborne Medical Supply)
• Discussion: North Shore Juneteenth Association request for banners and foyer use on Feb 7, 2023
• Public hearing: Herbalife Nutrition Shop at 170 Chestnut St, 6am-8pm daily

City Council

The Lynn City Council is meeting on January 10, 2023, with committee sessions on licensing, public property, and finances, followed by the main council meeting. They will discuss a new livery company and operator license, sign license renewals, a request from the North Shore Juneteenth Association to use City Hall for a Black Excellence event, and financial transfers. The council will also consider a public hearing for a new Herbalife Nutrition Shop and a street opening petition from National Grid.

• New livery company license for Cuevas Corp Transportation (owner Bryan Cuevas)
• New livery operator license for Bryan Cuevas, 20 Central Ave, Lynn
• Sign license renewals for Advance Auto Parts (152 Boston St.) and Osborne Medical Supply (59-59B Essex St.)
• Discussion on North Shore Juneteenth Association request for banners and use of City Hall foyer for Black Excellence event on Feb 7, 2023
• Public hearing petition: Floriceda Hernandez to open Herbalife Nutrition Shop at 170 Chestnut St

City Council

This agenda announces that the Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled during the week of January 2-7, 2023. City Hall is closed on Monday, January 2, 2023. The document is purely procedural and contains no items for decision or discussion.

• No meetings scheduled January 2-7, 2023
• City Hall closed Monday, January 2, 2023