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Votes at a glance: Lynn Council approves licenses, transfers, property abandonment and appointments
Summary
At its April 28 meeting the Lynn City Council approved two livery licenses, multiple FY26 transfers (including $2,396,622 for MassDOT roadway safety improvements), an abandonment of part of Orlando Avenue (11‑0), confirmed Andrew Martel to the Board of Assessors and confirmed Tom O'Shea to the Water & Sewer Commission (7‑3‑1).
The Lynn City Council completed several formal actions on April 28, 2026. Key votes and outcomes:
- Livery licenses: The Licensing Committee approved two new livery operator licenses for Tito Limo Services LLC (Tito Limo, 30 Witt Street) and Tariq Helmy Mondy (owner/operator, 30 Witt Street). Clerk noted licenses are ready in the clerk’s office.
- Financial transfers: Council approved a package of operating transfers read by the clerk, including: $255,598 from Lynn Police payroll to Lynn Police expense to fund year‑end operations; $15,400 from the Lynn Disability Commission to DPW expense to support a Special Ed swim program and a Special Game sponsorship; $2,396,622 to the Planning Department for MassDOT roadway safety design/construction within the high injury network; $157,076.36 to Lynn Public Library for the second half of FY26 state aid; $49,999 to Lynn Fire Department for FY26 firefighter safety equipment grant; and $40,000 to Lynn DPW for treatment of invasive species in Lynn ponds. Each transfer was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
- Public‑hearing action: The council approved the proposed abandonment of a small portion of Orlando Avenue requested by homeowner James Morley. Councillor Mini moved to approve; the roll call was recorded as 11‑0 in favor.
- Appointments and confirmations: The mayor nominated Andrew Martel for the Board of Assessors; the council voted to confirm the appointment (unanimous). Martel addressed the council and cited 20 years in property valuation and prior service as assistant assessor in Chelsea. Later, after the Council Appointment Subcommittee forwarded three finalists for a Lynn Water & Sewer Commission seat, the full council conducted a name vote and confirmed Tom O'Shea by a reported tally of 7‑3‑1. O'Shea is expected to report to the commission at its next meeting.
How the votes were taken: Most actions were moved, seconded and approved with roll‑call votes. Where vote tallies were announced, they are reported above; if a specific vote tally was not read aloud in the transcript, the action is noted as approved by roll call.
