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Coffee in hand, Lynn? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much slower would your Lynnway commute get under the new plan?
  • How a Lynn brigadier general became a champion for disabled veterans
  • How a Lynn student is engineering her future at UMass Lowell

Also on today's calendar: Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Traffic analysis sharpens debate over Lynnway (lynnfieldweeklynews.com) — Lynn residents are facing a pivotal decision on the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project, which state officials say would add about one to two minutes to peak trips while adding bus, bike, and pedestrian improvements. With growing organized opposition, incomplete access to raw traffic data, and local and regional officials weighing in, the debate now centers on safety, congestion, and how the redesign will shape Lynn's waterfront future.
   

2. Brigadier General Andrea Gayle-Bennett of Lynn Announced as Winner of 2026 Peter J. Gomes Service Award (house.gov) — A Lynn resident, Brigadier General Andrea Gayle-Bennett, has been honored with the 2026 Peter J. Gomes Service Award for her tireless work supporting disabled veterans through Lynn-Swampscott DAV Chapter #64. Her efforts connecting veterans with housing, food, and peer support were praised by Congressman Seth Moulton as a model of community service across the 6th District.
   

3. Fadilat Amisu (uml.edu) — A Lynn native, civil engineering major Fadilat Amisu is making her mark at UMass Lowell through leadership roles and hands-on learning opportunities. Her journey from local high school programs to leading student organizations shows how Lynn students are stepping into engineering and leadership careers beyond the classroom.
   

4. Dan Brown (cbsnews.com) — Lynn gets a hometown shout-out in this profile of WBZ-TV meteorologist Dan Brown, who grew up in the city and still spends much of his free time here with family. He's built a long career forecasting Massachusetts weather while staying closely connected to his Lynn roots.
   

5. Reading Art Association to Feature Pastel Landscape Demonstration (thereadingpost.com) — A Lynn-based pastel artist, Jeff Fioravanti, will headline a public landscape demonstration on October 14 at First Congregational Church in Reading. Residents interested in fine art can see the award-winning painter, who now lives in Lynn and belongs to several regional art associations, share his techniques in person.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • SadieLadySecrets.com Brings "Lights, Sirens & Smiles" Craft Fair & Family Day to Peabody
    PEABODY, MA — September 30, 2026 — Get ready for lights, sirens and plenty of smiles as SadieLadySecrets.com and best-selling children's author... (More info)
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Soooo.
    I was wondering if you all have heard about the city of Lynn wanting to make The Lynnway 2 lanes instead of 3 … it seems they want to make the third… (Nextdoor Diamond District)
  • KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Lynn. Apply here.
  • Martignetti Companies posted a job opening for Merchandiser - North Shore (Corporate Sales) in Lynn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynn here.

Ok Lynn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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