Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
Posted: Monday, August 28, 2017

A mosquito of the Culex salinarius species has tested positive for West Nile Virus in the southeast quadrant of the city of Lynn. This species bites birds and mammals. Other communities on the North Shore have also had positive West Nile Virus detected in human biting mosquitoes. The risk level of infection to humans has not increased as a result of this positive test and remains at the moderate risk level until the first frost of the autumn season.

The most effective way to reduce the chances of contracting a mosquito-borne illness is personal protection.

Residents are reminded and strongly urged to use repellent containing DEET and proper personal clothing protection when outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk. Standing water outdoors should be discarded to limit the places where mosquitoes could lay their eggs. Be sure to empty any unused flowerpots, wading pools, tarps that collect water and change water in birdbaths frequently.

Please visit www.NEMASSMOSQUITO.org for additional information on protecting yourself from mosquito bites. 

Short videos on preventing tick and mosquito-borne diseases are available for your use at: www.mass.gov/mosquitoesandticks

DACA/Dreamer Renewal Applications

On Saturday, September 16, 2017 LHAND and others will host a DACA/Dreamer Renewal Application event. 

According to the new Executive Order, Dreamers who would be eligible to renew between Sept. 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018 must submit their renewal applications by October 5, 2017. 

Lawyers and other advocates will be on hand to assist Dreamers in their renewal applications and will be available to answer any questions that arise. No appointment necessary.

The event will take place at 10 Church St.
Lynn MA 01902 - Community Room
Time: 9 AM until 2 PM

In partnership with the Lynn EDIC, Boston Harbor Cruises proudly offers the Lynn to Boston Ferry. Commuters and day-trippers can enjoy a convenient and traffic-free ride between Blossom Street Landing in Lynn and Central Wharf, Boston on a comfortable, climate-controlled vessel, equipped with cushioned seating, tables, a snack bar and more.

If your electricity goes off please notify
National Grid at (1-800) 465-1212

You will be connected with an automated system which immediately alert National
Grid as to your outage.

If multiple residents in your area call it will immediately alert National Grid to a more widespread outage.

It is very important that ALL residents experiencing an outage call National Grid immediately when an outage occurs so that prompt repair of the problem can begin.

Please do not call the Lynn Police or Fire Departments to report an outage unless you have an emergency.