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2025 Starry Nights at High Rock Tower
2025-03-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-09 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | High Rock Tower, 30 Circuit Ave., Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
The Community Development Department’s High Rock Tower Observatory Starry Nights Program is open for registration on select Wednesday evenings.

Dome occupancy limited to 15 people
Registration only
A secondary telescope will be available outside of the tower

They will cancel if the forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies, a confirmation/cancellation email will be sent on the day of the event by 2pm. Keep an eye on your email that day.
Questions? Email James Marsh jmarsh@lynnma.gov
Please click here to register
Wednesday, February 26 from 6-8pm
Orion Nebula, Jupiter, Mars, Pleiades

Wednesday, March 26 from 7:30-9:30pm
Orion Nebula, Jupiter, Mars, Pleiades

Wednesday, April 9 from 8-10pm
Orion Nebula, Jupiter, Mars, Pleiades

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Click here to watch an Oct 2023 interview with volunteer astronomer Dr. Josh Judkins
Short produced by LCTV on High Rock’s Observatory
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The above information was submitted to us by volunteer astronomer Dr. Josh Judkins.

Open House | City Arts and Sciences Academy (CASA)
2025-04-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Lynn Public Schools – Welcome Center, 2 State Street, Lynn, 01902, United States
With the City Arts and Sciences Academy (CASA) set to open in the fall, there will be an open house event on April 1 to celebrate the new school.
The event will be held at Lynn Public Schools’ Eastern Bank building on Market Street from 3:30 to 5 p.m. It is open to CASA accepted students and caregivers, as well as all LPS students and families. It will feature performances by the LPS All-City Jazz Ensemble and Choir, an art installation, and an overview of the CASA program by Principal Christopher Norkun.
April 1 is Norkun’s first day as full-time principal of CASA. Since being appointed to the position in February, Norkun has been splitting his time between CASA and the Shoemaker School, where he has been serving as principal since the beginning of the school year.
CASA will be a STEAM school – science, technology, engineering, the arts and math – designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving demands of the modern workforce. It will open at 33 North Common St. in the building that currently houses Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School, occupying part of the building in 2025-26 and all of it in the fall of 2026. Fecteau-Leary will be moving to the Eastern Bank site on Market Street, with the therapeutic program relocating in the fall and the rest of the school in the fall of 2026.
CASA will open with approximately 100 students in both grades 6 and 9 and add two classes each year until it reaches its capacity of 700 as a grade 6-12 school.
According to its mission statement, “CASA inspires designers and artists to use creativity, critical thinking, and experimentation to imagine and cultivate a future vested in community.”
The concept for the STEAM academy was developed by LPS administrators and teachers in collaboration with experts from the Center of Arts and Scholarship and multiple community partners in the areas of the arts and marine science. During the design process, team members listened to students, parents, and former graduates who shared their experiences and thoughts.
Since being named principal, Norkun and other LPS staff have visited schools with similar programming in Malden, Boston and Maine, with a plan to go to Swampscott High.
While Lynn has a vocational high school in Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, students there pick a pathway and focus on that throughout their studies, while CASA will offer project-based learning, with students taking on different projects each trimester, according to Norkun. There will also be an emphasis on community partnerships with organizations such as RAW Arts and Girls Inc.
“We want students to be vested in the community when they graduate CASA,” Norkun said.
“CASA will integrate advanced curricula, hands-on learning, and real-world applications to engage students from diverse backgrounds,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Evonne S. Alvarez said. “We want to equip them with essential skills in critical thinking, problem solving and innovation that will prepare them for careers in high-growth fields.”
The conversion of 33 North Common St. to a fully enrolled STEAM Academy is being done in partnership by LPS and the City of Lynn. Alvarez, Mayor Jared C. Nicholson, the School Committee and the City Council have worked collaboratively to identify new space wherever possible in order to limit the need for the City to lease space for educational purposes.
“We are excited for the innovative opportunities CASA will provide,” Nicholson said. “This new STEAM academy will benefit generations of students and prepare them for a successful future.”

The above press release was submitted to us by Mayor Nicholson’s office.

Public Health Week 2025 - Workshops, Conversations, & More
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-11 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
The Lynn Public Health Division is excited to host Public Health Week 2025. Please see the fliers below with schedule of events in English and Spanish. There is also a graphic of the on-theme book list curated by the staff at the Lynn Public Library.
Additionally, they will be hosting a diaper drive for the month of April. Those that donate during Public Health Week will be eligible for a raffle drawing. The donation box will be in Room 103 at City Hall.
Click fliers for full-resolution images

The above information was submitted to us by the City of Lynn Division of Public Health.

2025 Khmer Flag Raising
2025-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Kakrona Center are proud to host their Annual Khmer Flag Raising Ceremony, in partnership with the City of Lynn, to recognize and celebrate the Khmer New Year – Year of the Snake.
The ceremony will include blessings from a local Cambodian pastor and the Head Monk of the Lynn Buddhist Temple. Additionally, participants from Rainbow Adult Day Healthcare will perform the Cambodian National Anthem.
The Year of the Snake 2025 (in the Cambodian lunar calendar) symbolizes wisdom, transformation, and intuition. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to be thoughtful, intelligent, and calm under pressure. In Khmer culture, the snake also represents renewal and protection. As we welcome this New Year, we embrace growth, resilience, and a deeper connection to our traditions and community.
Click here for information on the annual Khmer New Year on April 26th.

The above information was submitted to us by Kakrona Center.

Street Sweeping Schedule: Spring 2025
2025-04-14 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-15 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-16 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-17 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-18 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-21 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-22 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-23 07:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
The City of Lynn Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin the Spring Street Sweeping Campaign on Monday, April 14th, starting in Ward 1. To ensure the sweeping process can be completed efficiently and curb-to-curb, they kindly ask that all vehicles be removed from the streets on the scheduled day for each area. A full schedule of sweeping days by ward is below for your reference.
By removing vehicles on the designated street sweeping days, this will allow the Sweeping Company, the Parking Department, and the DPW to complete their work effectively. This will also help reduce parking issues and improve the overall look of our city neighborhoods. Conditions on the ground may dictate the progress of the operation (i.e.: weather, construction, traffic emergencies, etc.)

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Dept. of Public Works.

Pictures with the Easter Bunny
2025-04-15 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-16 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-17 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Bring your camera for free pictures and meet the Easter Bunny at Lynn City Hall.
Tues., April 15, 2025 from 3 – 7pm
Wed., April 16, 2025 from 2:30 – 4 pm
Thurs., April 17, 2025 from 2:30 – 4 pm
Fri., April 18, 2025 from 9 am – 12 pm

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Parks and Recreation Dept.

Tennis In The Parks – Spring 2025
2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-21 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-23 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Flax Pond, 650 Chestnut Street, Lynn, MA, 01905
Led by a USTA-approved coach, this program focuses on developing skills to serve, rally and play. We focus on FUN and learning the basics using age-appropriate rackets and tennis balls to help players learn and play more quickly. All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racquet and ball!
The sessions will happen on Tuesdays at Flax Pond, with specific time periods for specific grade levels. Grades 1 & 2 meet from 5:30 – 6:30PM while grades 3-5 meet 6:30 – 7:30PM. There will be additional sessions during spring break, please see fliers below for more details.
Click here to register / Pulse aquí para registrarse

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Parks & Recreation Department.

2025 Bulky Item Days
2025-04-19 07:00 - 12:00 | Reworld, 247 Commercial Street, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
Clean out your attics, cellars and garages!
LYNN Residents ONLY for all Drop-Offs. A Driver’s License is required as identification. NO Box U-Haul Trucks or Commercial Vehicles.
Vehicles must enter through Circle Ave. behind the Car Wash and Garelick Farms. Residents will empty their own vehicle and exit Covanta onto the Lynnway.
2025 dates

Saturday, January 11
Saturday, April 19
Saturday, May 10
Saturday, June 14

Items You Can Drop-Off

Unwanted Household Items
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
White Goods
Metal Items
Plastic Rigid Items

Items They Can’t Accept

Mattrsses
Paint
Hazardous Materials
Building Contractors’ Construction Materials
Propane Tanks
TVs

For more information or questions: 781-586-8010 or 781-586-8015

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn DPW.

2025 Spring Park Clean-ups
2025-04-19 09:00 - 23:00 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
Join the effort to Keep Lynn Clean!
Supplies for clean-ups are provided. Volunteering for the clean-ups can be applied for community service hours. No registration required. All clean-ups will be from 9AM-11AM unless otherwise stated. Clean-ups are cancelled if there is rain.
Please note, for June 7th: Councilor Alinsug and his team will provide refreshments for all and gifts for all the young volunteers. For the fourth year in a row, they will partner with McGrath Enterprises to help with the children’s playground. Other partners include east Lynn Little League, Lynn Parks & Recreation Commission, Lynn DPW, & the Lynn Pickleball Club.
Sponsored by the DPW & Litter Committee

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¡Únase al esfuerzo para mantener limpio a Lynn!
Se proporcionan suministros para la limpieza. El voluntariado para las limpiezas se podrá aplicar para horas de servicio comunitario. No es necesario registrarse. Todas las limpiezas se realizarán de 9am a 11 am a menos que se indique lo contrario. Las limpiezas se cancelan si llueve.
Tenga en cuenta que, para el 7 de junio: el concejal Alinsug y su equipo ofrecerán refrigerios y regalos a todos los jóvenes voluntarios. Por cuarto año consecutivo, colaborarán con McGrath Enterprises para ayudar con el área de juegos infantiles. Otros colaboradores incluyen la Liga Infantil del este de Lynn, la Comisión de Parques y Recreación de Lynn, el Departamento de Obras Públicas de Lynn y el Club de Pickleball de Lynn.
Patrocinado por el DPW y el Comité de Basura

The above information is courtesy of the City of Lynn.

First Time Homebuyer Class - April 2025
2025-04-26 08:30 - 14:00 | Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development, 10 Church Street, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) in partnership with the City of Lynn, Mayor Jared C. Nicholson and the North Shore Latino Business Association (NSLBA) present a First Time Homebuyer Class.
This workshop will be held in English only on Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27 from 8:30am – 2:00pm. Pre-registration is required and participants are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please click here to pre-register
Registration fee of $50 per individual or $75 per couple – must be purchasing a home together in order to receive discounted price.
Classes are certified by the Massachusetts Homeownership Collaborative. You MUST attend both class sessions to receive a certificate.
Learn about:

Budget & Credit
Mortgage Application Process
Appraisals
Home Inspections
Property Insurance
Down-payment Assistance
De-leading
And much more!

Call 781-581-8621, email homebuyerclass@lhand.org or click the link above for more information.

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First Time Homebuyer Class - April 2025
2025-04-26 08:30 - 14:00 | Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) – Community Room, 10 Churrch St, Lynn, 01902, United States
Charles Gaeta, Executive Director of Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND), in partnership with the City of Lynn & Mayor Jared C. Nicholson present a First Time Homebuyer Class.
Learn about:

Budget & Credit
Mortgage Application Process
Appraisals
Home Inspections
Property Insurance
Down-payment Assistance
De-leading
And much more!

Participants Must:

Pre-register at https://lhand.org/program/home-ownership/
Pay registration fee of $50 per individual or $75 per couple – must be purchasing a home together in order to receive discounted price
Attend both class sessions to recieve a certificate

Participants are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes fill fast, reserve your seat today! Call 781-581-8621, email homebuyerclass@lhand.org or visit www.lhand.org for more information and to register.
*Classes are certified by the MA Homeownership Collaborative*
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Charles Gaeta, Director Ejecutivo de la Autoridad de Vivienda y Desarrollo Vecinal de Lynn (LHAND), en asociación con la Ciudad de Lynn y el Alcalde Jared C. Nicholson, presentan una clase para compradores de vivienda por primera vez.
Aprenderás sobre:

Presupuesto y Credito
Aplicación de Hipoteca
Las Tasaciónes
Inspecciones de Casa
Seguro de Propiedad
Asistencia Para el Pago Inicial
Eliminación de Plomo
¡Y más!

Los participantes deben de:

Registarse aqui: https://lhand.org/program/home-ownership/
Pagar la tarifa de $50 por individuo o $75 por pareja– debe estar comprando una casa juntos para recibir un precio con descuento
Asister a ambos sesiones para recibir un certificado

Los participantes se registran por orden de llegada. Las clases se llenan rápido, ¡reserve su asiento hoy! Llame a 781-581-8621, envíe un correo electrónico a homebuyerclass@lhand.org o visete www.lhand.org para obtener mas información.
*Las clases están certificadas por la Colaboración de Propiedad de Vivienda de Massachusetts*

The above information was submitted to us by Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND).

2025 Paper Shredding Events
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Lynn Department of Public Works, 250 Commercial Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
This is a secure shredding event with cameras inside the truck to capture the shredding. You can choose to stay and watch your documents be shredded or trust an official staff member from New England Security Shredder (NESS) to shred your confidential documents and transport your shredded documents to the plant.
FREE!
No Limit, staff on site to assist! Mobile shredding truck on site until the truck is full.
All the shredded material is 100% recycled into the stream of commerce.
Please make sure there are NO:

Plastic
Plastic bags
Batteries
Cardboard
Metal

Staples and paperclips are acceptable
2025 dates:
Runs the following Saturdays from 9am – 12pm at the Dept. of Public Works – 250 Commercial Street.

Saturday, April 26
Saturday, June 21
Saturday, October 18

This event is made possible through MASSDEP Funding.

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn DPW.
