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Lynn Family and Children’s Services to close amid COVID-19 concerns
By Steve Krause | March 19, 2020
Family and Children’s Service will close its Lynn and Chelsea offices to the general public until further notice.
FCS’ Lynn office is on 111 North Common St.
Closings/postponements due to the coronavirus outbreak
LYNN
The ribbon cutting for LB Music School, 577 Walnut St., Lynn, scheduled for March 23, 3 p.m., is canceled.
Lynn Public Schools closed through at least April 6.
Mayor McGee: Lynn extensively preparing to prevent spread of COVID-19
By Gayla Cawley | March 18, 2020
LYNN — Mayor Thomas M. McGee stressed the importance of a “united effort” from the city to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The mayor’s remarks at Tuesday night’s special City Council meeting were aimed at updating residents on how the city was handling the “truly unparalleled situation” that the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak has presented.
Lynn dentists temporarily close practices to curb COVID-19 exposure
By Gayla Cawley | March 18, 2020
LYNN — Oral health care will not be available for many throughout the state as dentists are closing down their practices temporarily to comply with a “strong” recommendation from the Massachusetts Dental Society.
Lynn Community Health Center separating possible victims of COVID-19
By David Mclellan | March 18, 2020
LYNN — Lynn Community Health Center is clear: Call, if possible, before showing up to the health center with a fever, illness, or suspected contraction of COVID-19, a strain of coronavirus that has infected more than 100,000 and has been declared a global health emergency.
Saugus shutters municipal buildings
By Elyse Carmosino | March 18, 2020
SAUGUS — Saugus officials are taking additional measures to ensure town operations run smoothly in the midst of numerous COVID-19-related closures.
Peabody Elementary Basketball League update
Editor’s note: Peabody Recreation Programs Supervisor Kierstin Merlino released this statement last Friday.
Due to the growing health concern of COVID-19, the Peabody Recreation, Parks, and Forestry Department has decided to cancel the championship games for our Peabody Elementary Basketball League. This decision was made to prioritize the health and wellbeing of all involved, as safety is always our number one priority.
Peabody Mayor declares state of emergency
Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. has declared a local state of emergency for Peabody in response to the actions to be taken to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lynnfield Town Meeting and coronavirus
Greetings Lynnfield Neighbors:
As many of us know, State law requires that we complete our Annual Town Meeting before July 1, and we have a Charter provision (§ 2-3-1), which requires that it begin on the last Monday in April, which this year is April 27th. The warrant for the meeting is in draft form, and during the coming week, the Select Board, Finance Committee, and School Committee will decide how they recommend that Town Meeting attendees vote.
Lynn graphics company steps in to help homebound students
By Thor Jourgensen | March 18, 2020
LYNN — A Joyce Street fixture since 2013, Full Color Signs and Graphics stepped up to help students restricted to their homes by coronavirus precautions learn and have fun.