LYNN NEWS ROUND-UP
OCTOBER 26, 2020
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REMINDER: Early voting is available at Lynn City Hall until October 30th, including weekends! Visit the link above for more information
Barr Foundation get[t]here Mobility Survey
The Barr Foundation is conducting a mobility survey for the City of Lynn. This survey will provide us with valuable information regarding transportation in Lynn.
The survey is available in English, Spanish and Khmer and can be found here: get [t]here: Lynn.
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Early voting this week at Lynn City Hall
From City Clerk/Election Chief Janet Rowe: I wanted to share some information with you on the upcoming Election. We still have one week left for “early voting”. Please share with your family, friends and co-workers. The Mayor has allowed the front door to be open for voting only. Handicap voters can use the Johnson St entrance.Early voting will be held during our regular business hours. Please help spread the word. This week we had 3,240 who early voted!
Be kind, be well, stay safe,
Janet L. Rowe
Reminder: Filming downtown Tuesday-Thursday, parking restrictions in place
“Housing Lynn” event this Wednesday
On Wednesday, October 28th, Housing Lynn will launch an online open house to get your input on draft plan recommendations. This digital survey tool will provide information on recommendations, including what housing needs these actions respond to and what goals they advance, and ask to what degree you support each action. The survey will be open through Sunday, November 8th. The survey is in English and Spanish.
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 484 with 40 new cases today. 4,892 Lynn residents have recovered and 122 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 5,498. Please visit the City of Lynn COVID-19 Data Dashboard which is updated daily.
Stop the Spread Initiative Testing have been extended until December 31st
- Fallon Ambulance offers testing at the following locations. Walk up Only:
- Parking lot at Lynn English High School
- Mon – Sat from 11:00am until 5:00pm
- Parking lot at Lynn English High School
o Parking Lot behind Fire Station at 725 Western Ave, off of Federal Street
- Mon – Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm
o Residents who have been tested for COVID-19 through Fallon Ambulance can call 617-765-0176 with any questions related to your COVID-19 test results.
- Call Lynn Community Health Center (781)-581-3900 to make a COVID-19 test appointment at 9 Buffum Street location
Please visit http://www.ci.lynn.ma.us/covid19/resources.shtml#p7GPc1_2 for more information on how you can get a free COVID-19 test in the City of Lynn until December 31st.
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).
If you have a news story that you would like to share, please contact us via email or call 781-780-9460.
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