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Last GALA show of 2020, Lynn COVID testing updates, & more | November 12, 2020

LYNN NEWS ROUND-UP
NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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Final Galleries At LynnArts show of 2020 opens Friday

From GALA: Grand Opening Weekend of our Juried Member Show, we will be open on Friday from 5 to 8 and on Saturday from 11 to 5. This is the last show of 2020 so don’t miss it! We are so happy to be able to showcase our extremely talented local artists and their works. Yes, it’s that time of the year. The Fall trees have shed their leaves and the holiday shopping season is upon us! Our Members Exhibit is showcasing over 100 pieces of artwork executed in a variety of media and styles that express a wide range of creative voices. Don’t forget that our Gallery Shop also features art by many local artists.
To accommodate the needs of safety of our community we will allow 10 people in the big gallery, 2 persons in the small community gallery and no more than 4 in the shop including cashier at any time. Masks are required inside the building. Feel free to call and make an appointment to view the show.

     
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The exhibit will end on Friday, December 11th.

The above info. was sent to us by Galleries at LynnArts.



City of Lynn Email Update

As of Wednesday, November 11th at 5:30 PM: The City of Lynn email system is currently experiencing technical difficulties and there may be a delay in sending or receiving emails from city employees at least through Thursday, November 12th. IT staff are working diligently to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Please check the City website for further updates.


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Housing Lynn survey extended

The Housing Lynn Online Open House & Survey has been extended through Sunday, November 15th to get your input on draft plan recommendations. The survey will take around 30 minutes and will be valuable as Lynn works to finalize its Housing Production Plan.
You can find the survey by clicking here.
Check out the online open house by clicking here until November 15.
If you have any questions, please contact housinglynn@mapc.org

The above info. was provided to us by Mayor McGee’s office


COVID-19 testing site updates

From the Lynn Community Health Center: We have moved our COVID-19 testing site to 50 Blake Street! These trailers enable us to continue safely administering COVID-19 tests through the upcoming winter months. We are continuing to follow all safety guidelines from the CDC and the MA Department of Public Health.
The process to book an appointment is the same: just call 781-581-3900!
Photo and info. above taken from LCHC’s Facebook page.
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Testing Hours at Lynn English High School will now be from 8am-2pm every Monday thru Saturday, walk-up only, courtesy of Fallon Ambulance.
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To find COVID-19 testing locations in Lynn please click here.
Testing has been extended until December 31st.

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From Mayor McGee’s office: The Lynn Public Health Department has confirmed that as of today, the number of active, confirmed positive COVID-19 cases is 862 with 87 new cases today. 5,360 Lynn residents have recovered and 125 have died. The total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Lynn since March 21, 2020, including those who have died and recovered, is 6,347. Please visit the City of Lynn COVID-19 Data Dashboard which is updated daily.

Stop the Spread Initiative Testing have been extended until December 31st
*Testing Hours at Lynn English High School have been updated from 8:00am-2:00pm beginning today, Thursday, November 12th*
• Fallon Ambulance offers testing at the following locations. Walk up Only:
o Parking lot at Lynn English High School
 Mon – Sat from 8:00am until 2:00pm
o Parking Lot behind Fire Station at 725 Western Ave, off of Federal Street
 Mon – Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm
o Residents who have been tested for COVID-19 through Fallon Ambulance can call 617-765-0176 with any questions related to your COVID-19 test results.
• Call Lynn Community Health Center (781)-581-3900 to make a COVID-19 test appointment at 9 Buffum Street location
Please visit http://www.ci.lynn.ma.us/covid19/resources.shtml#p7GPc1_2 for more information on how you can get a free COVID-19 test in the City of Lynn until December 31st.
We will continue to provide regular updates on COVID-19 through the City website (www.lynnma.gov), social media, and the Smart 911 emergency notification system (sign up at www.smart911.com).

 

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