LCTV talks with protestors, Phase 2 reopening updates, & more | June 3, 2020

Tune in at 3pm every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday on our Government Channel or Facebook page for an update from city officials. Past updates can be found by clicking here. At 2pm & 8pm we are also airing Gov. Baker’s press conferences.

See other COVID-19 related posts by clicking here.
See our running list of announcements for Lynn by visiting bit.ly/LynnCOVID19.

LCTV talks with protestors for special edition of LTCV News

LCTV’s News Director Mukala Kabongo produced a special edition of the LCTV News this week. With protests happening in Lynn, Boston, & all 50 states this past week he wanted to talk to those that attended.

Mukala spoke with Lynn residents who attended the peaceful demonstration in downtown Boston this past Sunday, & what they experienced. He also looked at the peaceful demonstration that took place in front of the Lynn Police Dept. this past Saturday.

You can watch the special on TV every day at 6AM & 6PM on our Public Access channel (Comcast: 3 / Verizon: 38).
You can also watch it on our video on demand section by clicking here.

Road work for new rotary has begun near Lynn Market Basket

From Mark King (owner of Marion Street Auto Body) on Facebook:

The construction has started for the new rotary at the corner of my street. So for now it’s ok to go down the one way (Marion Street) to get to my shop

This is at the intersection of Federal, Marion & Waterhill Streets–next to the Lynn Market Basket. Mark reports that construction should take “about a month roughly”.

Updates on Phase 2 of Reopening MA & services at Lynn City Hall

On Monday Governor Charlie Baker issued an executive order enabling businesses covered by the second phase of the administration’s reopening plan to bring employees back to workplaces for preparation and training.

Additionally, Gov. Baker detailed the path to resume amateur youth and adult sports, childcare, & outdoor dining. Baker said he will announce on Saturday (June 6) when phase two will begin, the earliest that phase two could start is next Monday (June 8).

Read a press release from the State of MA by clicking here.

On today’s City of Lynn COVID-19 3PM update Councilor At-Large Brian LaPierre announced that Lynn City Hall is reopening this week, but only to workers. The general public is not expected to be allowed back in for “at least a month”.

Department heads are now on site
and workers will report next week with several precautions in place. City Hall workers will need to practice proper social distancing, operate at 50% capacity, undergo temperatures checks and work a staggered schedule.

The public is currently encouraged to use the City of Lynn website to conduct business and/or find the appropriate number to call for the department you wish to contact. You can find a list of Essential Services provided remotely by clicking here.

From Mayor McGee’s office: The Lynn Public Health Department has confirmed that as of today, the number of active, confirmed positive COVID-19 cases is 1,613 with 19 new cases today. 1,760 Lynn residents have recovered and 91 have died. The total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Lynn since March 21, 2020, including those who have died and recovered, is 3,464. Please visit the new City of Lynn COVID-19 Data Dashboard which is updated daily at http://arcg.is/aiiWu

Today, the Mayor and the Public Health Director signed an executive order rescinding the curfew order requiring residents and visitors to remain home from 9:00PM-6:00AM.

As of June 1st, the state Department of Public Health began reporting both confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases and deaths in accordance with new CDC guidance. This change will increase the number of cases and deaths reported in Massachusetts and may result in a discrepancy between the Lynn daily update numbers and the state’s daily reports. The newly reported totals are a result of retrospective review of probable cases and deaths dating back to March 1, 2020 which will be reflected in the total number of cases in Lynn.

We will continue to provide regular updates on COVID-19 through the City website (www.lynnma.gov), social media, and the Smart 911 emergency notification system (sign up at www.smart911.com).