Mayor Nicholson announced that his office will be hosting “Lynnside Out” for the second consecutive year, a citywide festival with the tagline “Bringing City Hall to You”. This event will turn City Hall “Lynnside Out” in an effort to make municipal resources more accessible, approachable, and visible for our residents. The event, in collaboration with Lynn Museum/LynnArts, will take place at Frederick Douglass Park and the grounds of the Lynn Museum, on Saturday, September 9th from 11-3pm.
There will be free food from Lynn businesses like D’empanadas, Golden Monkey Cafe, Phinix Lounge, and B Sweet and activities including face painting, lawn games, and a bounce house, as well as, performances from a variety of different entertainers. Over a dozen City departments will also be available to discuss the resources and services they provide and share current and upcoming initiatives and projects that benefit the City and are most impactful to residents.
“We’re thrilled to bring Lynnside Out to the City again this year after seeing such a positive reception last year. This festival is to showcase that City Hall is a place for everyone and we want our residents to know that all our departments and our office are always available for any support and assistance they may be seeking. Lynnside Out is a great way to connect residents with the initiatives that we are working on at City Hall and to keep them engaged with ongoing projects that require their input to be successful.”
Mayor Jared C. Nicholson
Departments featured include the Planning Department which will be accompanied by North Shore Cycle for free bicycle repairs and the Activitas team assisting with the Open Space & Recreation Plan; the Parks and Recreation Department which will be hosting family-friendly activities; and the Mayor’s Office which will feature major infrastructure improvement projects across the City.
“The City Clerk and Elections Office is excited to return to Lynnside Out,” said Janet Rowe, City Clerk/Election Chief whose offices will be present. “We encourage all residents interested in our services, such as how to open a business, register to vote, or obtain a license or permit, to visit our tent.”
Other City departments and municipal agencies include:
- Lynnside Out 2023 | Press Release
- Public Works Department, with Waste Management
- City Clerk’s Office & the Elections Department, with voter registration forms
- Community Development Department
- Inspectional Services Department
- Personnel Department
- Elder Services Department
- Public Health Department
- Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Lynn (EDIC Lynn)
- Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development (LHAND)
- Lynn Public Schools Welcome Center
- Lynn Police Department
- Lynn Fire Department
- Assessors Office
- Lynn Public Library
In addition to the City Departments, Lynnside Out is supported by a number of community organizations. Creative Collective LLC is the official event planner and has taken the lead in curating a diverse list of different musicians and entertainers who will be performing at Frederick Douglass Park.
“The library is excited to get out and meet with our community where they can learn about our services, programs, and sign up for a library card,” said Theresa Hurley, Lynn Public Library Director. “We will also have craft supplies for kids to make their own bookmark.”
MassHIRE, National Grid, and Lynn Community Health Center will be present to connect residents to local career opportunities, resources to save on energy bills, and resources on local health care. In addition, LynnLabs will host activities for residents, including a STEM activity for youth and the YMCA will provide water for attendees. The City’s Food Security Task Force will offer fresh produce.
More information on performances, activities, and schedule can be found on the Downtown Lynn Cultural District website, VisitLynnMA.org.
The above press release was submitted to us by Mayor Nicholson’s office.
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