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Council confirms Andrew Martel as assessor; Tom O'Shea named Lynn Water & Sewer commissioner
Summary
The Lynn City Council unanimously confirmed Andrew Martel to the Board of Assessors (effective May 18); later the full council selected Tom O'Shea for the Lynn Water & Sewer Commission by name vote (reported tally 7‑3‑1). Both appointees will report to their respective bodies and begin duties per departmental direction.
The Lynn City Council confirmed two local appointments on April 28.
Andrew Martel was nominated by Mayor Jared C. Nicholson pursuant to the Lynn City Charter and confirmed by the council. During a brief address Martel described 20 years in property valuation, work as an assistant assessor in Chelsea and a commitment to fair, transparent valuations and improved communication with residents. The clerk read the mayoral nomination; Councillor Avery moved to approve and the motion passed by roll call. Martel’s effective date on the Board of Assessors was read as May 18.
Separately, following the Council Appointment Subcommittee’s forwarding of three finalists for a Lynn Water & Sewer Commission seat—Francis Harrington, Jennifer James and Thomas (Tom) O'Shea—the full council conducted a name vote. Tom O’Shea received the reported tally (7‑3‑1) and was declared the new commissioner; councilors were instructed that O’Shea will report to the commission at its next meeting. The subcommittee had previously reported no votes were taken in executive session and had forwarded the three finalists to the full council for action.
Both confirmations were procedural votes recorded on the public record; the council requested that appointees coordinate with the respective departments and commissions.
