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Massachusetts Monarchs: A Summer Resident's Remarkable Story
2025-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
Journey into the world of our iconic summer resident, the Monarch butterfly! Join us for a free presentation by Dr. Colleen Hitchcock as she unravels the fascinating natural history of these winged wonders and learn how to enhance a Monarch habitat in your own backyard.
FREE and open to everyone!
Please RSVP via email so you can be notified in the event of cancellation: info@swampscottconservancy.org

The above information was submitted to us by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
2025-05-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-07 18:30 - 19:30 | The Recovery Exchange, 35 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Find the calm in the storm. Learn to meditate with a practice called Sahaja Yoga (meditation only). No mat required. Typically the meetings are two 10-15 minute guided meditations with a mid meditation check in or short talk from the founder Shri Mataji.
SY was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970 and has since spread to over 120 countries. SY is always free. Please follow the Recovery Exchange’s Facebook page for updates and cancellations. If you have questions please email michelle.simons24@gmail.com.
Click here for the Meetup group

The above information was submitted to us by Michelle Simons.

Public Meeting | Route 107/Western Ave. Informational Meeting
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
A Virtual Public Informational Meeting will be hosted on the MassDOT website link below to present the design for the proposed project in Lynn along Route 107/Western Avenue.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed project. All views and comments submitted in response to the meeting will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.
The proposed project consists of improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicle safety and operations along Route 107 (Western Avenue) in Lynn between the Federal Street roundabout and the Linton Road intersection (approximately two (2) miles). Fifteen traffic signals will be installed or upgraded as part of the Project. Besides the locations along the Western Avenue (Route 107) corridor, the signalized location upgrades will include Boston Street at Franklin Street, Boston Street at Washington Street, Chestnut Street at Maple Street, and Waitt Avenue at Eastern Avenue. Separated sidewalk-grade bicycle accommodations will be provided.
This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (e.g interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, live captioning, videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), TTD/TTY at (857) 266-0603, fax (857) 368-0602 or by email (MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us). Requests should be made as soon as possible and prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the meeting.
This meeting will be hosted, or a cancellation announcement posted, on the internet at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events.

Additional information about the project can be found on Lynn in Common, or through MassDOT’s event web page.

The above information was submitted to us by the City of Lynn Planning Department.

The Open Vault Jam Sessions
2025-05-14 17:00 - 20:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Calling all musicians, vocalists, producers, and music lovers! Whether you’re a seasoned player, a bedroom beatmaker, or just starting out—The Open Vault Jam Sessions are your space to create, collaborate, and connect.
Join us every Wednesday through August 27th at the Vault Theater for a free, all-levels jam session where the Lynn music community comes together to make something beautiful—no pressure, just vibes.
🪩 Instruments and gear provided: Keyboard, Drums, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass
🎹 All genres and skill levels welcome
🎤 Open mics, freestyle moments, and spontaneous collabs encouraged
💥 No registration required—just show up and plug in!
Come build with fellow creatives and help shape the sound of Lynn. Let the Vault be your stage. 🎧🎸🥁

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Music Foundation.

City of Lynn's 175th Anniversary
2025-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Lynn Common, North & South Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
The City of Lynn is celebrating its 175th anniversary on Wednesday, May 14th at the Lynn Common!
This momentous occasion will be celebrated by an official unveiling of the new fountain on the Lynn Common and a series of special events, including performances by the All-City Band and the City’s first Poet Laureate. We hope you will join us bring the community together to commemorate the rich history and vibrant spirit of Lynn.

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

WORKSHOP | Basic Desktop Computer Skills / Habilidades básicas en computadoras de escritorio
2025-05-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Community TV, 181 Union St., Lynn, Massachusetts, 01901, United States
LCTV is now offering classes in basic desktop computer skills!

These two hour classes are designed to get you up-and-running and navigating desktop computers with confidence!
Limited space available. Register now!
Registration required by calling 781-780-9460 or via email at info@lynntv.org.

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This project was funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at the MassTech Collaborative under the Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program. Funding was provided by Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds.

LCTV ahora ofrece clases de habilidades y capacitación básicas de computadoras
Estas clases de dos horas están diseñadas para que usted pueda comenzar a utilizar computadoras con confianza.
Cupos limitados. ¡Regístrese ahora!
Se requiere inscripción llamando al 781-780-6490 o por correo electrónico a: info@lynntv.org

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Este proyecto fue financiado por el Instituto de Broadband de Massachusetts en el marco del Programa de Implementación de Equidad Digital Municipal (Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program). La financiación fue proporcionada por los Fondos de Recuperación Fiscal Estatal ARPA de Massachusetts.

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:30 | 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.

The Open Door Mobile Market
2025-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | North Shore Community College, 300 Broad Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
The Open Door, a food resource center based in Gloucester which serves 11+ cities and towns, has a FREE mobile market twice monthly at the North Shore Community College Lynn Campus at 300 Broad Street. During the school year, The Open Door Mobile Market is available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. The last Mobile Market for this school year in Lynn is on Wednesday, May 28.

The purpose of the program is to connect students to free, nutritious food including fresh fruit and vegetables, dried goods, “Build-a-Meal” recipe kits, and more.

The program came about as a result of a survey conducted by NSCC in 2016 on Hunger and Homelessness which found that 70% of students at the school were struggling with food and/or housing insecurity. Students from Gloucester, Lynn, Saugus and Salem were the most vulnerable with between 62-93 percent of students from those towns needing nutrition support services.

Learn more at FOODPANTRY.org

The above information was submiutted to us by The Open Door.

PopUp at GALA | "Greek Scenes, Caricatures & Figure Drawings": Artwork By Polyvios Christoforos
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-18 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
The Galleries at LynnArts will host a vibrant new Pop-UP solo exhibition, Polyvios Christoforos: From the Collection – Greek Scenes, Caricatures & Figure Drawings, from May 14 to May 18, 2025. The show will be on view in the GALA Community Gallery at 25 Exchange Street in Lynn, with an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, May 18, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Polyvios Christoforos is a North Shore-based artist whose work bridges whimsical imagination and classical observation. Influenced by animation legends like Preston Blair, Ren & Stimpy, and Disney classics, his practice blends storytelling with fine art traditions. A turning point came in an art class at the North Shore Education Consortium, where painting a spring landscape sparked his lifelong dedication to art.
This exhibit features paintings and drawings created over the past 5 to 10 years in workshops and classes around the North Shore. With an emphasis on recent work you will certainly see themes that reoccur throughout the years of his body of work. From richly painted Greek landscapes to expressive caricatures and evocative figure studies, Of note is the book that he wrote and illustrated, entitled “Sammy Smart Guy”. Christoforos’ work reflects his journey from self-taught animator to a dynamic studio artist.
The community is invited to meet the artist during the reception on Sunday, May 18th. and explore his work during gallery hours, 12:00–5:00 PM daily throughout the exhibition week.
Read more about Polyvios & their mentor Annette by clicking here.
Admission is free. For more information, visit www.polyviospaintingsetc.com or www.galleriesatlynnarts.org

The above information was submitted to us by Anette Sykes.

Tennis In The Parks – Spring 2025
2025-05-13 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.

Healthy Eating Workshops
2025-05-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States
Please join Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) for a 4-part, hands-on health eating classes for caregivers and the people they care for. They’ll make some easy, nutritious foods and snacks with chef Michel Chamsarian.

Tuesdays in May 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 1:30 – 2:30 P.M. at the Phoenix Food Hub within GLSS.
Please R.S.V.P. by Thursday, May 1 by reaching out to Caregiver Specialist Michele Parr at mparr@glss.net or 781-586-8635.

The above information was submitted to us by Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS)

Figure Drawing at GALA
2025-05-12 18:00 - 21:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Join the Monday Night Drawing Group at the Galleries at LynnArts, hosted by Annette Sykes of Paint by the Ocean. This weekly session offers artists of all levels the opportunity to draw from a live, clothed or unclothed model in a relaxed, supportive environment. Bring your own art supplies and enjoy an evening of creative exploration.​

These drawing groups will meet every Monday from 6-9pm at GALA. Fees are $18 for GALA Members, $20 for Non-Members, & $18 for Students. No instruction is provided; this is a self-guided session ideal for practicing figure drawing in a community setting.​
For more information visit the GALA website, follow @paintbytheocean on Instagram, or email paintbytheocean@gmail.com.

If the flier above is out-of-date please contact GALA

The above information was submitted to us by the Galleries at LynnArts (GALA).

NAGLY Lynn's Be You Program
2025-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Raw Art Works, 37 Central Square, Lynn, MA, United States
The Be You program is for youth between the ages of 11 – 17. We offer a variety of art activities, peer support, food, and a safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth to express themselves! This takes place every second Monday of the month (subject to change depending on location availability) at 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Raw Arts (37 Central Square in Lynn, MA).
NAGLY Lynn is a sub set program of NAGLY which is located in Salem. NAGLY Lynn works with local Lynn middle and high schools to create a safe and brave space for youth within the community to gain support, education, and healthy social connections.
Please note: NAGLY Lynn will not run during the summer

The above information was submitted to us by the North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth (NAGLY).

Sip'n'Paint night Fundraiser
2025-05-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Lynn Public Library, 5 North Common Street, Lynn, MA, United States
The Friends of the Lynn Public Library will be hosting a Sip’n’Paint night at the Lynn Public Library on Saturday, May 10th at 6:30pm. Led by local artist, Sherry Hoffman of Goldfinch Art Studio, attendees will learn to paint on slate while enjoying an adult beverage (or two). Tickets are $40, with $20 of each ticket going to the Friends. There will also have snacks, raffles, and a silent art auction.
To register please click here

The above information was submitted to us by the Friends of the Lynn Public Library.

Farmers' Market - Spring 2025
2025-05-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Common, North & South Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
Stock up on fresh, local veggies and other delicious delights – SNAP/HIP accessible!

This market is held at 8 Silsbee Street bi-monthly during the winter months, the rest of the year held at Lynn Common.

Please click here for more information

The above information was submitted to us by The Food Project.

Lynn Democrats to Elect Delegates to Democratic State Convention
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Marshall Middle School, 100 Brookline Ave., Lynn, MA, United States
On May 10th at 10am, Democrats will convene at the Marshal Middle School Library to elect 47 delegates and 28 alternates to represent Lynn at the 2025 State Democratic Convention.
Individuals aged 16 and above who have registered or pre-registered as Democrats in Lynn by Saturday, March 29th, 2025 may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth (age 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/massdems-convention. The 2025 Convention will be in person at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA on Saturday, September 13th.
Those interested in getting involved with the Lynn Democratic Committee should contact Jean Michael Fana at lynndems@gmail.com, 781-244-2866.

2025 Spring Park Clean-ups
2025-05-10 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.

2025 Bulky Item Days
2025-05-10 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.

LCHS Alumni Bowling Night Fundraiser
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Metro Bowl, 63 Foster Street, Peabody, 01960, United States
🎳 CALLING ALL LYNN CLASSICAL ALUMNI & FRIENDS! 🎳

Dust off those bowling shoes and join us for a night of strikes, spares, and maybe a few gutter balls (we won’t judge). Don’t wait—get your team together and let’s make this a STRIKE-ingly good time!

Proceeds go to supporting Lynn Classical Seniors, so every frame counts!
Click here to purchase tickets

The above information was submitted to us by the Alumni & Friends of Lynn Classical High School.

Teen Health Carnival
2025-05-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Girl’s Inc of Lynn, 50 High Street, Lynn, 01902, United States
The Teen Health Carnival is a fun way for Girls Inc to promote Healthy Sexuality and teen pregnancy prevention, and is hosted by a group of teens called the Teen Health Ambassadors. They will have games, food, and prizes. The prizes include a $20 Uber eats gift card for the first 25 students who enter the door and an $10 uber eats gift card for the 25 after the first 25. There will also be raffles for a Nintendo Switch, Beats Studio Pro headphones, Airpods, and other gift cards.
This event is completely free to attend and the more game the students play the more raffle tickets they will win. The students who can attend are 8th-12th graders.
Contact Ashley Singarella with any questions by emailing asingarella@girlsincbl.org or calling 781-592-9744 × 215.

The above information was submitted to us by Girl’s Inc of Lynn.

Live Series At The Cafe
2025-05-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Demakes Family YMCA, 40 Neptune Blvd., Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
The Lynn Music Foundation & YMCA of Metro North have teamed up for “Live Series At The Cafe”!
These events aim to give YMCA youth more exposure to local musicians and provide them with the opportunity to perform and learn from seasoned artists.
The DJ workshop will be interactive, allowing the kids to engage and learn the basics of DJing, followed by live performances from talented local musicians who change every time!

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Music Foundation.

Ribbon Cutting: Catalyst Housing
2025-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Catalyst Housing, 65 Munroe Street, Lynn, 01901, United States
Harborlight Homes & The Haven Project cordially invite you to the Catalyst Housing Ribbon Cutting on May 9th from 10-11:30am at 65 Munroe Street. Come and Be Inspired!

Self-guided Tours
Speaking Program at 10:30AM
Refreshments from Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee
Parking and other details to follow

Please click here to register, kindly RSVP by May 5th

The above information is courtesy of The Haven Project.

Mass General Brigham Community Care Van
2025-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS), 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA, United States
Mass General Brigham‘s Community Care Van will be visiting Greater Lynn Senior Services every Friday from 9AM – 12PM. The van will be parked outside of GLSS at 8 Silsbee Street in Lynn.
No appointment needed
Walk-in service is available to all
Free blood pressure screening
Free COVID-19 vaccine and at-home test kits
Flu vaccine

Thursday Poets Reading Series - Spring & Fall 2025
2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
The Thursday Poets Reading Series Returns!
We’re excited to kick off Season 2 of the Thursday Poets Reading Series, celebrating the talent and diversity of Lynn, MA. Join us for a powerful lineup of poets and an open mic where you can share your own work.
Time: 7–8:30 PM (Open mic sign-up at 6:45 PM)
Free and open to all. This event is accessible
Spring & Fall 2025 Lineup:

April 10 – Charles Coe & Jean Monahan
May 8 – Michelle de la Poetica (City of Lynn’s Inaugural Poet Laureate) & Matthew Henry
October 9 – Jenny Factor & Kali Lightfoot
November 6 – Meg Kearney & Linda McCarriston

We’re grateful for this growing community of poets and poetry lovers. Come be part of it.
Questions? Email thursdaypoets11@gmail.com

The above information was submitted to us by January O’Neil

Gallery Night at Inc.ubate
2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Inc.ubate Coworking, 614 Washington St, 2nd Floor, Lynn, 01901, United States
Join Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn for their quarterly Gallery Night, a free event showcasing four local artists & local clothing vendors. Come check out the artwork & elevate your spring/summer style.

The above information was submitted to us by Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn.

Lynn Area Blood Drive
2025-05-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-07 11:00 - 18:00 | Wayne Alarm Systems, 424 Essex Street, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
In partnership with the Boston Children’s Hospital, Wayne Alarm will be hosting a two day blood drive this spring. We hope to see you there!
Sign up for May 7th: https://on.bchil.org/4gCY4YM
Sign up for May 8th: https://on.bchil.org/4aPUGs6

The above information was submitted to us by Wayne Alarm.

Systems of Care Committee meetings
2025-05-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
Systems of Care Committee meetings are held the second Thursday of every month via Zoom and quarterly in person.

You do not need an invitation to attend. To learn about the next meeting date, time, and location, please contact the Community Service Agency Director by emailing Kyra Drescher at kdrescher@jri.org or calling 781-559-9916. Agenda and notes are distributed through Constant Contact please reach out be added to the group.

Co-facilitated by Kyra Drescher, Dalene Basden & Stevie Boyon
Zoom information:
Please click here for meeting link | Meeting ID: 823 7631 0957 | Passcode: [REDACTED]
In-person information:
Meetings are normally on zoom but will be in person at the Phoenix Food Hub through GLSS (8 Silsbee Street) on January 9, May 8, & September 11. If coming in person please RSVP to Kyra Drescher by emailing kdrescher@jri.org.

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
For more information on the SOC meetings and Children’s Friend & Family Services please click here.
2025 SOC Presenter Schedule

January 1/9/25 In person Phoenix Food Hub Provider Buffet
February 2/13/25 Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND)
March 3/13/25 North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc.
April 4/10/25 The Loft & The Mansion
May 5/8/25 Rep Cahill in person (Phoenix Food Hub/GLSS)
June 6/12/25 LPS Welcome Center
July 7/10/25 NFI
August 8/14/25 Dr. Prince, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Salem Hospital
September 9/11/25 Boys & Girls Club In person (Phoenix Food Hub/GLSS)
October 10/9/25 Healthy Families
November 11/13/25 Lynn Museum
December 12/11/25 Essex County Community Foundation

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What Is The Community Service Agency?
The Community Service Agency (CSA) is a community -based organization whose function is to facilitate access and coordination of care for youth with serious emotional disturbance who require or are already utilizing multiple services or child serving systems (e.g. child welfare, special education, juvenile justice, mental health).
The CSA uses the Wraparound process as a way to improve the lives of children with complex needs and their families. It is not a program or a service and is open to members with a Mass Health Behavioral Health insurance component. The key characteristics of the Wraparound process are that a plan is developed by a family -centered team, is individualized based on the strengths and culture of the child and their family, and is needs -based rather than service –driven.

What Is The Systems Of Care Committee?
Community Service Agency (CSA) and the Systems of Care Meeting (SOC) covers cities and towns in the Greater Lynn area: Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott.
The Systems of Care Committee is intended to support the Community Service Agency’s efforts in their local geographic area to establish and sustain collaborative partnerships among families, parent/family organizations, traditional and non – traditional service providers, community organizations, state agencies, faith – based groups, local schools, Mass Health and its contracted Managed Care Entities (MCEs), and other community stakeholders. The local Systems of Care Committee ensures that the Care Coordination of the Community Service Agency is in sync with other service delivery systems, with state agency services, and with informal helpers and community resources.
The Systems of Care Committee meets monthly to coordinate and integrate family voice into current community resources, to identify additional supports, and work together to offer a variety of choices to families without always having to recruit agency providers. At this time, we have over 500 members in our SOC email group that is distributed via constant contact twice a month. Please email Kyra at kdrescher@jri.org if you would like to be added.

Who Can Become A Member?
Membership in the local Systems of Care Committee is open to the public and should include, but is not limited to:

Parents/Caregivers
Grandparents
Extended Family Members
Transitional Aged Youth (ages 14-20)
Community Service Providers
Business Community Representatives
Youth and Recreation Personnel
Child & Youth-Based Community Activity Providers
Faith-based Organizations
School Personnel
Community Service Organizations
Parent/Professional Advocacy League Representative
Department of Developmental Services
Department of Public Health
Department of Children and Families
Department of Youth Services
Organizations interested in Providing Financial Resources through Grants/ Scholarships to Families in Need
Volunteers in Child/Youth-based Activities and Organizations

Our Vision
Work towards the creation of a comprehensive spectrum of mental health and other necessary services which are organized into a coordinated network to meet the multiple and changing needs of children and their families.

The above information was submitted to us by Children’s Friend & Family Services, a Division of Justice Resource Institute (JRI).

Street Sweeping Schedule: Spring 2025
2025-05-07 07:00 - 15:00 | 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.
