On August 6, 2026 the Lynn Community Health Center held a topping off ceremony on its expansion. The ceremony featured speeches from CEO Brenda Rodriguez, Clare Hayes (wife of LCHC co-founder), Board Chair Drew Russo, and elected officials before those in attendance watched the beam ascend to the in-progress 4th floor.

This project includes a fourth-floor addition for OB/GYN and Pediatrics departments, lobby renovations, an additional elevator, ADA upgrades throughout the health center, a new rooftop terrace, along with sidewalk and streetscape improvements. For more details you can read a press release from LCHC below.

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Press release from LCHC

BOND Tops Off Lynn Community Health Center Hayes Building Expansion

Milestone marks progress on 55,000-square-foot expansion and redesign project supporting the future of community healthcare in Lynn.

Lynn Community Health Center and BOND Building Construction, a subsidiary of leading Northeast construction management firm BOND, joined project partners, elected officials, and community stakeholders to celebrate the topping off of the Hayes Building expansion at 269 Union Street, marking a major construction milestone for the Lynn Health and Wellness Campus.

The building expansion and redesign project will expand Lynn Community Health Center by 55,000 square feet and upgrade the patient, staff and visitor experience across the health center’s downtown Lynn campus. The project includes a fourth-floor addition for OB/GYN and Pediatrics departments, lobby renovations, an additional elevator, ADA upgrades throughout the health center, a new rooftop terrace, along with sidewalk and streetscape improvements.

The transformed Hayes Building is designed to help the health center accommodate more patient access, support more providers and staff, facilitate collaborative care and incorporate the latest technology for streamlined operations and excellent service.

“This milestone is a powerful reminder that we’re not just expanding a building; we’re investing in the future of healthcare in Lynn,” said Brenda Rodriguez, LCHC CEO. “We’re creating more space to care for our community, but we’re also creating an environment that supports collaboration, innovation, and a better experience for patients and staff. I am grateful for the partnership of the project team, especially Bond, isgenuity, and CSL, as well as the support of our local, state and elected officials.”

Lynn Community Health Center is the state’s second-largest health center, serving more than 46,000 patients annually. The expanded and redesigned Hayes Building will help create a more coordinated patient experience across the Lynn Health and Wellness Campus, supporting timely visits, clearer care plans and better access for patients who may need multiple services during one visit.

“BOND deeply values our partnership with Lynn Community Health Center and the opportunity to support a project that will have measurable and longstanding positive impacts on the community,” said Frank Hayes, President of BOND Building Construction. “The topping off is a testament to the collaboration, planning, and dedication of our entire construction team, especially as this work continues in an active healthcare environment.”

Jason Nicastro, isgenuity Principal, shared that isgenuity is “proud to be a part of today’s celebrations at Lynn Community Health Center. Our partnership with the community and the Health Center over the past 15 years has culminated in this meaningful expansion. We look forward to the future as they continue to thrive in their commitment to providing exceptional healthcare.”

The Building expansion and redesign project began in April 2026, and is scheduled for completion in November 2027. Project partners include isgenuity as the architect and CSL Consulting as the project manager.

About Lynn Community Health Center

Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is a nonprofit community health organization serving more than 46,000 patients across the North Shore and surrounding communities. For more than five decades, LCHC has made high-quality, whole-person care accessible to everyone, while continually evolving to meet the changing needs of the people and communities it serves. Today, LCHC brings primary and specialty care, behavioral health, dental, vision, pharmacy, urgent care, and other essential services together with innovative programs, community partnerships, and a deep ommitment to health equity. LCHC is helping shape the future of community health by reimagining how care is delivered, building stronger community partnerships, and creating better pathways to health and opportunity.

About BOND

Established in 1907, BOND Brothers Construction brings five generations of expertise to its construction management and general contracting services. Known for delivering reliable, safe, and high-quality work in the academic, healthcare, life science, and power and energy markets, BOND has established itself as an industry leader in the Northeast. Its two subsidiaries, BOND Building Construction and BOND Civil & Utility Construction, are uniquely able to integrate their approaches, ensuring seamless and robust execution of complex, multi-faceted construction projects unlike any service provider in the region.

About isgenuity

isgenuity creates enlightened environments centered on health and wellness. Our genuine ingenuity guides design solutions that enhance communities. With offices in Boston and Providence, isgenuity delivers perceptive, highly tailored architecture, interiors, and planning for visionary clients. The firm pairs our uncommon client focus with rigorous technical expertise, environmental stewardship, and human-centric design.