Heads up Massachusetts! Please send viable alternatives to breed bans, as well as educational materials. Remember to be polite and respectful when opposing breed specific legislation.
Lynn, Massachusetts
City Clerk
Mary Audley
(781) 598-4000
maudley@ci.lynn.ma.us
Mayor Edward Clancy, Jr.
Phone: 781-598-4000
Fax: 781-599-8875
James Marsh
Mayor Chief of Staff
jmarsh@ci.lynn.ma.us
City Solicitor
Michael Barry, Esquire
(781) 598-4000 x 6843
FAX: (781) 477-7043
kbelliveau@ci.lynn.ma.us
LYNN CITY COUNCIL
Name Phone Address
Paul T. Crowley 781 593-4700 86 Holyoke Street, Lynn MA 01905
Loretta Cuffe-O'Donnell 781 599-1450 11 Lake Avenue, Lynn MA 01902
Charles T. O'Brien 781 581-5175 153 Marianna Street, Lynn MA 01902
John Timothy Phelan 781 592-0894 2 Meghans Way, Lynn MA 01904
Name Phone Address
Wayne A. Lozzi (Ward 1) 595-2389 335 Den Quarry Road, Lynn, MA 01904
William R. Trahant, Jr. (Ward 2) 592-7463 215 Verona Street, Lynn, MA 01904
Darren P. Cyr (Ward 3) 598-3601 50 Morton Hill Avenue, Lynn, MA 01902
Richard C. Colucci (Ward 4) 595-3048 265 Ocean Street, Lynn, MA 01902
Paula M. Mackin (Ward 5) 595-2041 57 Woodlawn Street, Lynn, MA 01904
Peter L. Capano (Ward 6) 598-4187 101 Alley Street Lynn, MA 01905
Richard J. Ford (Ward 7) 581-9581 9 Florence Street, Lynn, MA 01905
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tyoung@ci.lynn.ma.us Phelan eyes Lynn pit bull ban
By Robin Kaminski / The Daily Item
LYNN - City Council President Timothy Phelan said last week's brutal dog attack has stirred up a range of emotions and has resurrected the debate on a possible pit bull ban in Lynn.
Phelan said he met with City Solicitor Michael Barry and Animal Control Officer Kevin Farnsworth on Thursday and plans to meet with members of the police and the City Council next week to strategize ways to either ban the particular breed, or enforce stricter muzzle laws for safety measures.
In addition, Phelan said he requested a list of dog attacks in the city during the last five years from Farnsworth to look at the matter in further detail.
"We are going to aggressively pursue ways to increase fines, change ordinances and also attempt to ban pit bulls from the city," he said. "Right now it's in the hands of the law department to make sure whatever we do is bulletproof so to speak."
Phelan said he plans to take a look at decisions made in Lynn District Court regarding cases involving pit bulls in order to comply with the court system.
"I'm sure the majority of people who own pit bulls in the city are not trying to hurt people," he said. "Some people say it's the dog that's the problem and some say it's the owner, so we'll have to have a number of public hearings on the issue as we move forward over the next two to three months."
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Phelan eyes Lynn pit bull ban