Wintertime in the old Fay Estate

The gated entrance to the Fay Estate of Lynn, Peabody and Salem, through Fay Road, was guarded by the Gatekeeper who lived in the cottage to the right.  The early entrance to the estate was through Spring Pond Road.  Riding through the long roads on horse and carriage to reach the mansion, visitors were greeted by the grace of the landscape with beautiful and exotic trees and shrubs along the way, in the scene of an old English Manor estate.  The Gatekeepers Cottage has received some modifications today.  The cottage, three other buildings and many of the *trees still remain.  

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Old photo of Fay Road in wintertime

c. early 1900's, Fay Road in wintertime, in the Fay Estate of Lynn

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pray for others

It has come to attention, the former mayor of Lynn who has written a letter of support for the Lowe's/ Super Wal-mart project this past summer... has a serious case of alzheimer's.  Alzheimer's is a disease which causes problems remembering, and thinking.  It is questionable if he has written the political based letter himself, or if someone has taken advantage of his condition and written the letter for him subjecting him to political criticism.  The news of his condition has been shared by his family member and someone from the neighborhood.  Lets pray for his health.


Link to letters:  
www.springpondwoods.com/2010/08/in-news-lowes-good-or-bad.html

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WHO ARE THE LIONS?

Thank you to a friend of a friend, who found this old pamphlet from the Lynn Lions, in their mother's items.  "WHO ARE THE LIONS?" is an introduction to the charitable work of the Lynn Lions Club.  

"In 1945, the Lynn Lions Club purchased 90 acres of land in Salem at the Lynn line 

for the purpose of establishing camp facilities for area Girl Scout Councils."

"The colors Purple and Gold

To Lions, purple stands for loyalty to country, friends, one's self and the integrity of mind and heart.  It is the traditional color of strength, courage and tireless dedication to a cause.  Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgement, purity in life and generosity in mind, heart and purse toward his fellow man."

"As we look at the many successes of our club, we (the Lions) can't help but to rededicate ourselves to continue the work of Lions before us and to invite others to join us in our efforts; remembering always that...."

Many hope the current day Lions remember and respect the efforts and vows of the older day Lions, to continue on with good will and heart in the same mission.  Click to view...

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Complaint filed to Attorney General, asking Camp Lion to end deal!

In the news:  Big Box opponents from Lynn ask AG to kill deal, by David Liscio for The Daily Item.

Former Lynn city councilors filed a complaint with the Attorney General, asking to have the deal made by Camp Lion to develop the land be terminated.  The Lions organization is violating the mission of the charter, to protect the environment.  According to a Lions member, this is not the first time the organization has violated the charter's mission.   

To read more, click on image...

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Lynn is searching for backup plans

If the Lowe's/ Super Wal-mart project moves forward (treading on pristine acres, wetlands, historical resources and recreational area here at Spring Pond Woods)....  the City of Lynn is preparing for the many problems this could bring to the neighborhoods.  Traffic is one of these issues.  The Mayor of Lynn is requesting on having two additional traffic lights, which will be needed on Western Avenue to help residents move in and out of their neighborhoods, and to help the traffic conditions on the intersection of Eastern Avenue.  Traffic signals will not however help support the proposal of a new Super Wal-mart and Lowe's.  


News article:
Lynn Mayor signals new plan for Big Boxes traffic, by Thor Jourgensen for the Daily Item
Link:  http://itemlive.com/articles/2010/12/21/news/news01.txt