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It was great to join with the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn to commemorate the next step of their capital project with the raising of the final beam. Everyone signed the beam before it was placed, representing the collaboration it has taken to get to this important milestone of the project.![]()
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Thanks to entire team at BGCL, the generous donors, construction workers, youth club members and volunteers, and all of the local and state officials who have supported this effort. We look forward to seeing the new space when it opens later this year!
In recognition of Disability Pride Month and 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we joined with city officials, community members, and advocates for a flag raising ceremony and celebration. A huge thank you to Louise Dominique, the Lynn Disability Commission, Lynn Disability Network and Caring Hearts Special Rights for putting together this event and for the work you do every day to uplift our disability community and support equity, inclusion, and accessibility for everyone.
MassDOT is announcing long-term right shoulder closures will be in place on I-95 northbound and southbound, beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 5:00 a.m. and continuing through Thursday, October 1 at the following locations in Lynnfield: ![]()
*I-95 northbound between mile marker 61.4 and mile marker 61.6 (Walnut Street)![]()
*I-95 northbound mile marker 62.2 and mile marker 62.4 (Summer Street)![]()
*I-95 southbound between mile marker 61.6 and mile marker 61.4 (Walnut Street)![]()
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Overnight temporary lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound between exits 60 and 63 will be in place on Tuesday, July 21, and Thursday, July 23, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. These closures are necessary to safely and effectively allow crews to safely perform construction activities associated with the long-term shoulder closure.
Last week, the Senate was proud to pass legislation to bring oversight to the home care industry. Regulating our home care agencies will make it safer for workers and consumers, as all home care agencies in Massachusetts would be required to be licensed and meet standards for screening, supervision, and training. Through this legislation we will be protecting our most vulnerable populations and giving their loved ones peace of mind knowing that those who rely on home care workers are safe and secure.![]()
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Read more about this bill here: malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=1449
We were thrilled to join with city officials in celebrating the grand opening of the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Lynn! Congratulations to the Patel Family and the entire staff, we wish you all the best with your new business.