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State Representative Brad Jones and I had the pleasure of joining the Lynnfield Select Board, community members, and Phil Crawford's family in honoring his retirement and recognizing his decades of community service and involvement in the town of Lynnfield. As the founder and board chaiA Healthy Lynnfieldfield, Phil has been instrumental in expanding substance use prevention efforts through access to recovery resources and treatment. He has also served as a member of the Select Board, working to improve the infrastructure of Lynnfield's schools, municipal buildings, and public spaces. Phil also led efforts to establish the Lynnfield War Memorial to honor the sacrifices made by all of Lynnfield's veterans.We are thankful for Phil's dedication and service, and we wish him the best in his retirement!Photo Credit: Candy Orlando
Lynn Traffic Pattern Updates from MassDOT 1) Temporary Closures Along South Common Street and Market StreetMassDOT has announced temporary overnight closures and detours along portions of South Common Street and Market Street. The nightly closures will be in place Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. through Thursday, October 22 with occasional Friday night work, as needed. This work is part of the Northern Strand Extension project in Lynn and Nahant.During the temporary closures, the following detours will be in place:* South Common Street will be detoured via Elm Street, Summer Street, Neptune Boulevard, and Pleasant Street.* Market Street eastbound will be detoured via Central Avenue, Washington Street, Union Street and Broad Street.* Market Street westbound will be detoured via Broad Street, Union Street, Central Square, Central Avenue, Washington Street, and Essex Street.2) New Traffic Pattern on Route 107 SouthboundMassDOT has announced that a new traffic pattern will be implemented on Route 107 southbound at the Belden Bly Bridge in Lynn and Saugus. Under the new configuration, two travel lanes will be open to southbound traffic. This work is part of the drawbridge replacement project.
A huge congratulations to everyone who was recognized at today’s Latino Excellence on the Hill event!Each year, The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus hosts a celebration to honor leaders across the Commonwealth who are positively impacting their community. We were proud to commemorate the incredible work of our constituents Edwin Cabrera, Sarai Zelada, and Maria Torres.
The Lynn delegation had the opportunity to tour the Phoenix Food Hub and participate in an important conversation about food security for communities of all ages. Over the past several years, we have been proud to secure funding to support their work and programming through the state budget process. A huge thank you to Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS.net) and the City of Lynn Food Policy Council for bringing together organizations from across Lynn to address both the short and long term needs impacting families facing food insecurity. Nutrition support and education are critical to the wellbeing of our communities, and we are proud to continue supporting the impactful work of the Phoenix Food Hub.
After 41 years with the Lynn Police Department, we joined in celebrating Chief Christopher Reddy's retirement last week. Over the past four decades, Chief Reddy has been a dedicated public servant and an integral part of the Lynn Police Department. Throughout his time with the Department, he has served in multiple units including intelligence, community policing, and domestic violence. We have been proud to partner with Chief Reddy on many initiatives during his tenure, including supporting the department's Behavioral Health Unit. Through crisis intervention, outreach initiatives, and collaboration with City partners, this unit is critical to connecting individuals experiencing mental health crises or suffering from substance use disorder with mental health professionals to enhance the safety of the residents and officers.We thank him for his dedicated service, and wish him all the best in his retirement!