Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join Lynn Museum & Arts Center on the second Wednesday of each month at noon for M.E.S.A. (Museum Enrichment Series for All). This lecture series covers wellness, genealogy, and current events and features local experts, community members, Museum staff, and others.
M.E.S.A. is open to anyone and everyone. Currently it is only virtual, and requires registering in advance.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lynn Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Please check the LMAC’s Facebook page or Instagram page for each month’s guest speaker(s).

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Museum & Arts Center.

Launch of Youth Safety and Opportunity Collaborative
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Mayor Nicholson’s office:
Call to Action Event: Reducing Youth Violence in Lynn
Over the past three years, Lynn has faced a youth violence crisis. While trends are improving, the City is taking proactive action to address the root causes. Following a comprehensive study on violence, we are ready to launch a Community Violence Reduction Plan.
We’re also proud to introduce a newly formed initiative:
THE YOUTH SAFETY & OPPORTUNITY COLLABORATIVE (Y-SOC)
Launched by Mayor Nicholson, this new leadership body brings together law enforcement, service providers, elected officials, and those with lived experience to:

Realize our comprehensive Violence Reduction Plan
Break silos between organizations to support families
Ensure our work is community-centered and evidence-based
Build a future where every young person in Lynn can thrive and have opportunities

Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Email FCuevas@lynnma.gov.
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Evento de Llamado a la Acción: Reducción la Violencia Juvenil en Lynn
En los últimos tres años, Lynn ha enfrentado una crisis de violencia juvenil. Si bien las tendencias están mejorando, la Ciudad está tomando medidas proactivas para abordar las causas fundamentales. Después de un estudio amplio sobre la violencia, estamos listos para lanzar un Plan Comunitario de Reducción de la Violencia.
Estamos orgullosos de introducir una nueva iniciativa:
LA COLABORACIÓN PARA LA SEGURIDAD Y LAS OPORTUNIDADES DE LOS JÓVENES (Y-SOC)
Creado por el Alcalde Nicholson, este nuevo organismo de liderazgo reúne a las fuerzas del orden, los proveedores de servicios, los oficiales electos y aquellos con experiencia para:

Llevar a cabo nuestro Plan Integral de Reducción de la Violencia
Romper las barreras entre organizaciones para apoyar a las familias
Asegurar que nuestro trabajo se centre en la comunidad y se base en evidencias
Construir un futuro en el que todos los jóvenes de Lynn puedan prosperar y tener oportunidades

Se servirán refrigerios ligeros. ¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a FCuevas@lynnma.gov.

Lynn Community Resource Forum meetings
2026-02-12 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From Children’s Friend & Family Services, a Division of Justice Resource Institute (JRI): We are now the Lynn Community Resource Forum for Lynn human service providers & caregivers. Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month via Zoom and quarterly in person.
Vision Statement
Lynn Community Resource Forum exists to empower our community by fostering an inclusive forum where members can share resources, network and collaborate. We are dedicated to connecting individuals and families with essential resources, bringing awareness to local initiatives and working together to build a stronger, more supportive community for everyone.
Ground rules for the meeting:

Please mute yourself unless speaking and use zoom features when needed.
If you come late, please introduce yourself in the chat as you arrive.
If you use an acronym, please say what it stands for the first time you use it.

Zoom information:
Please click here for meeting link
Co-facilitated by Kyra Drescher, Dalene Basden & Stevie Boyon

Schedule

9am – 9:05am | Intro Song
9:05am – 9:45am | Presentation from community member
9:45am – 10am | Q&A for presenters
10am – 10:30am | Team member intros & community resources
About February’s presenter
United Healthcare is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers
Contact Infomation
Sandra Suarez | Senior Account Manager- Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare C&S East Region: Senior Care Options & One Care Plans
1325 Boylston St. 11th floor I Boston, MA 02215
P 781.215.1153 | F 855.283.1322
sandra.suarez@uhc.com | unitedhealthgroup.com
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For more information on meetings and Children’s Friend & Family Services please click here.

Teen Drop-in Center - Winter 2025
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Lynn Tech – Field House, 80 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From Lynn Parks & Recreation: The Lynn Teen Drop-In Center is hosted weekly for our youth ages 13-18 to engage in recreational activities during after-school and evening hours. Activities include playing sports, listening to music, and hearing from guest speakers.
Music * Pizza * Cornhole * Volleyball * Basketball
Dates subject to change due to school scheduled sporting events or inclement weather.
Please note: moved to Fridays beginning March 13th
Supported by the Mayor’s office, Lynn Parks and Recreation Department, Lynn Police Department, Shannon Grant, & Community Development. For more information, please call Lisa Nerich 781-286-8000

GLCC Government Affairs Meeting - Aaron Clausen, Lynn City Planner
2026-02-25 08:30 - 09:30 | Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce (GLCC), 614 Washington St., 2nd Floor, Lynn, MA, United States
From the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce: POSTPONED from February 10th, due to Snow Advisory & Parking Ban.
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Join us for our next Government Affairs Committee meeting with Aaron Clausen, Principal Planning Director for the City of Lynn.
Aaron will provide an overview of Inclusionary Zoning and share key updates on the South Harbor Plan, offering valuable insight into current planning initiatives shaping Lynn’s growth and development. This is a great opportunity for members to stay informed, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussion around issues impacting our local business community.
This meeting will be held in person at the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce, with a Zoom option available and recording that will be posted after. All are welcome!
Register for IN-PERSON | Register for ZOOM

GLCC Government Affairs Meeting - Peter Milano from MA Office of Business Development
2026-03-11 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual/In-Peson
From the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce: Join us for our upcoming Government Affairs Committee meeting with Peter Milano, Director of Strategy & Business Development at the Massachusetts Office of Business Development.
Peter will share insights on state economic development programs and how Massachusetts resources can support business growth and expansion.
All are welcome to attend!
Seating is limited – please RSVP to reserve your spot.
Register for IN-PERSON | Register for ZOOM
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About Peter Milano:
Peter Milano has dedicated 26 years to economic development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For 25 of those years, he has worked at the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD), supporting companies ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 10 corporations. An additional year was spent with the Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment, where he focused on recruiting foreign direct investment to the Commonwealth.
Peter joined MOBD in 1999 as a Project Manager in the Northeast Region and has since worked across the Commonwealth, applying state economic development programs to help companies site, expand, and grow in Massachusetts.
Currently, Peter serves as Director of Strategy & Business Development and Director at the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. In this role, he coordinates regional and administrative teams in the implementation of the state’s economic development programs and leads engagement with municipalities and business partners statewide.
In 2024, Peter was named a “Top 50 Economic Developer” by Consultant Connect, recognizing his contributions among state, county, and municipal economic development professionals nationwide.
Prior to joining MOBD, Peter owned and operated several small businesses and served as National Sales and Marketing Manager for a chemical and soap dispensing company.

Teen Drop-in Center - Spring 2025
2026-03-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Lynn Tech – Field House, 80 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From Lynn Parks & Recreation: The Lynn Teen Drop-In Center is hosted weekly for our youth ages 13-18 to engage in recreational activities during after-school and evening hours. Activities include playing sports, listening to music, and hearing from guest speakers.
Music * Pizza * Cornhole * Volleyball * Basketball
Dates subject to change due to school scheduled sporting events or inclement weather.
Supported by the Mayor’s office, Lynn Parks and Recreation Department, Lynn Police Department, Shannon Grant, & Community Development. For more information, please call Lisa Nerich 781-286-8000

Climate Change in New England — One of the World’s Fastest Warming Regions
2026-03-16 18:30 | UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
From Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn (UUCGL): Did you know New England is warming faster—and losing its snow cover more quickly—than global averages
Rising seas, intensifying droughts, and severe flooding are no longer distant possibilities; they’re emerging across our region right now. Yes, we’ll still see those classic bitter winters and heavy snowfalls, but they’re becoming fewer and farther between.
Join us on Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm for a free, eye‑opening presentation with climate researcher Professor Stephen Young, who will break down the changes already reshaping New England, the science behind these shifts, and what the future may hold for our communities, landscapes, and seasons.
This talk draws from Professor Young’s recent publication in the journal Climate (December 2025).
This is a free event, but registration is required. Save your spot now for this presentation you won’t want to miss! Ample free parking. For more information, click here.
Click here to register

2026 DAV Chapter 64 Vietnam Veteran Day Breakfast & Ceremony
2026-03-27 08:30 - 10:00 | The Old Clark School, 100 Middlesex Ave., Swampscott, United States
From the Lynn Swampscott DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Chapter 64: The annual Vietnam Veterans Day Breakfast and Ceremony will be helad on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at 100 Middlesex Avenue in Swampscott, Massachusetts. The event will honor the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans and recognize their enduring contributions to our nation and local communities.
The program will feature remarks from Congressman Seth Moulton, a Marine Corps veteran and Eric Goralnick, the newly appointed Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services.
The keynote address will be delivered by Harvey Weiner, a Vietnam veteran and attorney who has long been an advocate for veterans and their families. The new secretary will be there, and this is a great opportunity for a meet and greet.
The breakfast is FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged, please click here to register.
Questions? Please email blonder@consultant.com or call 617-967-6892.

2026 Public Health Week
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From the Lynn Public Health Department: Lynn Public Health Week 2026 is April 13 – 17! Please see the flyers below (English/Spanish) with the schedule. We encourage you to share with your networks.

2026 LHSF Scholarship Reception
2026-04-13 17:30 - 21:30 | Knights of Columbus, 177 Lynnfield Street, Lynn, MA, United States
From the Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating achievement, community, and the power of education.
At this year’s Scholarship Reception, we will honor our Latino/Hispanic scholars and the families who support them every step of the way. Guests will hear inspiring stories from LHSF alumni, enjoy a special Latino cultural performance, and come together as a community united in uplifting student success.
This special night is an opportunity to stand alongside our scholars, celebrate their hard work, and show our collective commitment to their dreams and future achievements.
Together, we rise—juntos—by investing in education and the next generation of leaders.
We invite the community to join us in supporting and celebrating our scholars during this meaningful evening. Mark your calendars, share the excitement, and prepare to be inspired.
Purchase ticket(s) here
Sponsorship Opportunities
Program Book Opportunities

Pondside Chorus: A Vernal Pool Experience
2026-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
From the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn: A Presentation, Live Animal Exhibit, and Vernal Pool Exploration being held on Monday, April 13th at 6:30pm.
Ever wonder what makes those “BLEEP-BLEEP-BLEEP” and “CHIRP-CHIRP-CHIRP” sounds in the woods? On warm, rainy spring days, the forest comes alive with mysterious calls. Are they birds? Bugs? Frogs? Something else entirely?
Come find out at a free, family-friendly exploration of vernal ponds and the amazing creatures that depend on them. Vernal ponds are temporary, fishless wetlands that fill with rainfall and snow melt. They’re essential breeding grounds for amphibians and other species and they can be found right here in Swampscott!
🎥 The Adventure Begins Indoors
We’ll kick things off with “Vernal Ponds,” a 15‑minute film created by the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team and shot entirely on Cape Ann. The video offers a fascinating introduction to vernal pond ecology and the hidden world these temporary wetlands support.
🐸 Meet the Experts (and the Wildlife!)
Rick Roth from the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team will share why vernal pond certification and protection matter, answer your questions, and introduce you to a few live frogs, salamanders, and other critters up close.
🌲 Then We Head Into the Woods*
After the indoor program, we’ll venture outside together for a guided walk to a certified vernal pool in the woods surrounding the building. Experience firsthand the sights and sounds of these seasonal habitats and the wildlife that rely on them.
*Rain or Shine! If participating in the exploration, we recommend you wear waterproof footwear and bring a flashlight.

Click here to register for free

Blazing the Trail: Hats, Heels, Bow Ties & Blazers Tea 2026
2026-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Spinelli’s Function Facility, 10 Newbury St., Peabody, MA, 01960, United States
From North Shore Juneteenth Association: Gather with us to connect, be inspired, and recommit to blazing trails that create opportunity, access, and impact.
Put on your favorite hat, slip into your heels, rock a sharp blazer, or add a bold bow tie — however you express your style, you’re invited.
Blazing the Trail is more than this year’s theme — it’s a reflection of the leaders, visionaries, and community members who blaze the trail making it bright enough for others to follow.
Join us for a thoughtfully curated tea experience featuring:

Live artistic and cultural expression
Meaningful conversation and reflection
A welcoming, stylish atmosphere
Community leaders and change-makers from across the region

Gather with us to connect, be inspired, and recommit to blazing trails that create opportunity, access, and impact.
Tickets cost $80 each or a table seating 8 for $700. Please click here to register.
For more information please email nsjuneteenth@gmail.com or call 781-315-2077.

GLCC Government Affairs Meeting - Lynn Public Health Director
2026-04-29 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual/In-Peson
From the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce: Join us for our April Government Affairs Committee (GAC) Meeting featuring Lisa Tobin, Lynn Public Health Director, as she shares important updates from the City of Lynn’s Public Health Department.
This month’s discussion will highlight a new Quality Assurance Program being implemented in partnership with MoJin Inspections. Through this initiative, MoJin supervisors will conduct same-day follow-up visits to restaurants after inspections are completed—ensuring inspections are thorough, consistent, and helpful for business owners. These visits will also provide an opportunity for direct feedback from the Person in Charge, helping to strengthen communication and support for local establishments.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed on public health practices that directly impact your business and the broader Lynn community, while engaging in meaningful conversation with local leadership.
All are welcome to attend! Seating is limited – please RSVP to reserve your spot.

“Glitter Road”: A Reading and Conversation with January Gill O’Neil
2026-04-30 14:30 - 16:00 | North Shore Community College, 300 Broad Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
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From Massachusetts Center for the Book: Join the North Shore Community College Lynn Campus Library for an afternoon with January Gill O’Neil, author of Glitter Road, a Massachusetts Book Awards Honors title in poetry. O’Neil will read from her celebrated collection, speak about her writing process, and share insights into her approach to crafting poems before opening the floor for an audience Q&A. She will also lead a brief writing prompt for anyone who would like to participate.
Glitter Road opens in the wake of loss, deep pain, and anger, yet the poems insist on finding flashes of celebration and joy—even if that joy is simply, in the spirit of Lucille Clifton, “what i have shaped into / a kind of life,” the triumph of survival and self-recognition. With formal dexterity and richly charged syntax, O’Neil’s poems resist the silences of fear, grief, desire, and anxiety, speaking aloud what is so often left unspoken in both private and public life. Her interrogations of race thread through the collection, shaping a speaker whose history—personal and collective—unfolds with carefully rendered detail.
This program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau and is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book.
JANUARY GILL O’NEIL is a poet and author of Glitter Road, Rewilding, Misery Islands, and Underlife. Her work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, American Poetry Review, and Poetry, among other publications. She has received fellowships from Cave Canem, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, among others. O’Neil is an associate professor at Salem State University and lives in Massachusetts.
More about the event by clicking here.
To learn more please email info@massbook.org

20th Annual May Day March & Rally
2026-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | City Hall Square, City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, United States
From the New Lynn Coalition: The New Lynn Coalition and the North Shore Labor Council, along with local community organizations and labor allies, will hold the 20th Annual Lynn May Day Rally and March on Friday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m., in observance of International Workers’ Day.
The program begins with a rally on the steps of Lynn City Hall, followed by a circular march along Market Street, Liberty Street, Washington Street, and Essex Street, returning to City Hall steps for a closing gathering.
Organizers say the march is intended to bring workers, immigrants, and families into the public square together to highlight ongoing struggles around wages, housing, immigration policy, and peace.
May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, has its roots in the 1886 Haymarket movement in Chicago, when workers organized for the eight-hour workday. In Lynn, the tradition dates back to 2006 with the “Day Without Immigrants” action, which helped launch a sustained local movement for worker and immigrant rights.
Tanveer Malik, Executive Director of the New Lynn Coalition, said “On this May Day workers immigrants and families stand together in unity to demand fair housing an end to mass deportations and war and to build and empower working class communities across our neighborhoods where no one is judged or pushed aside because of religion race or color and where everyone can live with safety stability and dignity”
Adam “Kaz” Kaszynski, President of the North Shore Labor Council, AFL-CIO, said, “May Day continues our long tradition of celebrating the history of the labor movement while still working to build power locally. We believe that the labor movement is strongest when firmly rooted in our communities and the struggles we all face. That’s why International Workers Day isn’t just about celebrating the history of the labor movement, it’s about continuing to fight for justice for all oppressed people. We’re proud to stand with local communities fighting for housing justice, an end to the mass deportations, and an end to the endless wars that leave us all worse off. This May Day we’re fighting for the rights of all working people”.
This year’s May Day demands include:

A Fighting Labor Movement
End Mass Deportations
Stop the Endless Wars
Housing Justice – Rent Control Now

The event is open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend, bring signs and banners, and stand in solidarity with workers, immigrants, and families across Lynn.

Open House | Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Lynn Public Schools – Welcome Center, 2 State Street, Lynn, 01902, United States
From the MBTA: The MBTA, City of Lynn, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are working to make the Lynnway safer, more accessible, and more connected.
We invite you to attend one of our events this spring to learn about the Lynnway draft concept design and provide your feedback. You will learn about how the project will make the road safer, improve transit service, modernize traffic signals, and better serve the corridor’s future development. We will also share details about street trees and how we’re coordinating with other projects.
All four open houses will have the exact same information – please choose the one that is most convenient for you. Can’t make it in person? You can join the virtual public meeting or provide feedback online (coming soon).
Download a PDF of fliers in multiple languages by clicking here
Lynn Community Open House (in person)
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Welcome Center, Lynn Public Schools
195 Market Street, Lynn, MA 01901
Swampscott Community Open House (in person)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Swampscott Senior Center
200R Essex Street, Rear, Swampscott, MA 01907
Virtual Public Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting: Register Here
Nahant Community Open House (in person)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Nahant Town Hall
334 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908
Marblehead Community Open House (in person)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Marblehead Senior Center
10 Humphrey Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
About the Project
The Lynnway is a major roadway, part of Route 1A, and is owned and operated by DCR. The project area extends north from the General Edwards Bridge at the Revere city line to just north of Market Street and serves as a significant north-south connection to and within the city. For decades, the Lynnway’s design has prioritized the movement of motor vehicles, resulting in a difficult and intimidating area for pedestrians, cyclists, and bus riders to navigate, and serving as a barrier to the waterfront.
The Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project will include safety and reliability improvements for all modes of transportation – from those who drive, walk, and bike to those who take public transportation. As part of this project, there will also be improved access both across and along the Lynnway, making it safer for people to access places like the new Harbor Park.
The Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project builds upon several plans from the MBTA, City of Lynn, and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Safe, multimodal transportation improvements to the Lynnway are essential to supporting the City’s vision for the area to transform it as a gateway to the Lynn community.
Accommodations
This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities and those with limited proficiency in English. Spanish interpretation will be available at the Lynn Open House and Virtual Public Meeting. Accessibility accommodations and language services will be provided free of charge, upon request, as available. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation and/or language services, please email BetterBusProject@mbta.com
More Information
Learn more at MBTA.com/Lynnway. Send questions or comments to BetterBusProject@MBTA.com
