Civic engagement requires an informed citizenry. Don't rely on the Lynn Item for all your news! Fight for the right to see it first hand by opening and printing out the attached petition to the Lynn City Council to act to cablecast Council meetings with all deliberate speed. Circulate it among your friends, family and neighbors. More details to follow...

...THIS JUST IN. My sources tell me that in order to hold a public hearing on this issue, a minimum number of signatures must be collected, somewhere around 150-175. When I handed him my signatures, Councilor at-large Paul Crowley told me that they should have the required number. However, don't let that stop you from getting as many signatures as you can. The more signatures we have, the more of an impact it will make. Should you choose to take it upon yourself to circulate this petition, I can help get it to Mr. Crowley. Just leave a comment on this blog!