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Lynn City Council Meeting & Committee Meetings | June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Committee Approves Underground Utility Projects and Discusses Water Supply and Environmental Updates
During the Utilities Committee meeting, three National Grid petitions for underground utility installations were unanimously approved. These projects include installing conduit for a new kindergarten at 535 Western Avenue, a residential building at 119 Essex Street, and an athletic field at 137 Commercial Street. The committee also received updates on water supply, noting that reservoir capacity is below average and conservation efforts are crucial. CSO work is progressing, and King's Beach updates included proposals for continued water quality monitoring and potential pilot repair projects. A mobile sign is being used for public information, and a flyer about water billing changes will be distributed.
Committee Approves Underground Utility Projects, Addresses Water Conservation Needs
The Utilities Committee unanimously approved three National Grid petitions for underground utility installations: approximately 10 feet of conduit for a new kindergarten at 535 Western Avenue, impacting about 2-3 feet of sidewalk; approximately 10 feet of conduit for a new residential building at 119 Essex Street; and approximately 10 feet of PVC conduit for an athletic field project at 137 Commercial Street. The committee also heard updates on water supply, noting reservoir levels are below average and conservation is necessary, with potential for MWRA interconnection if needed. CSO work is nearing completion, and King's Beach updates included proposals for continued monitoring and a pilot repair project. A mobile sign is being used for public information, and a flyer on water billing changes will be sent out.
City Recognizes Young Artists for "Keep Lynn Clean" Poster Contest
The city council recognized the 21 winners of a citywide poster contest focused on keeping the city clean. The citywide winner's poster is displayed on a billboard in Wyoma Square. Each winner received 10 posters to display and share, with an additional 40 posters to be displayed in businesses around the city. The initiative aims to instill a message of cleanliness in young people and encourage them to share it with their families and friends. This marks the sixth or seventh year of the initiative, which involves engaging with second graders to gather their ideas on city cleanliness.
Committee Approves National Grid Underground Utility Installations on Western Ave, Essex St, and Commercial St
The Utilities Committee approved three separate National Grid petitions to install underground utilities. The first involves installing approximately 10 feet of conduit for a new kindergarten at 535 Western Avenue, impacting about two to three feet of sidewalk. The second petition is for a new residential building at 119 Essex Street, requiring approximately 10 feet of conduit. The third petition is to install approximately 10 feet of PVC conduit from a new pole to the property line at 137 Commercial Street for an athletic field project. All three were approved unanimously.
Zoning Board Continues Petition for Three-Family Use at 96 Light Street Due to Parking and Dimensional Concerns
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard a petition for 96 Light Street to alter a non-conforming two-family structure to a three-family use. The applicant seeks relief from lot area per dwelling unit, lot coverage, green space, and driveway width requirements. Abutters expressed concerns about the proposed structure's height, privacy, and the impact on their property enjoyment and value. The board requested revised plans addressing parking, snow storage, trash location, and pervious/impervious lot coverage, and continued the case to July 21st.
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