The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Author: Journal Staff
Letter to the Editor
May is Mental health awareness month Dear Editor: In America today, approximately 45-47 million, or 1 out of 5 Americans, is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately 1 in 25 adults is currently experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially…
Guest Op-ed It’s Infrastructure Week 2019. Let’s #BuildForTomorrow, Starting Now
By Thomas M. McGee Infrastructure isn’t partisan. It’s personal. No matter where you live, your age, your education, if you drive, take the bus or ride a bicycle, infrastructure has a profound impact on your daily life. We all have…
Fresh Start Students Plant Tree
‘Express Yourself’ 25th Anniversary Show Set for May 23
“Express Yourself” 25th Anniversary Show, May 23, at Boch Center – Wang Theatre to Feature Guest Stars: Blue Man Group, “America’s Got Talent” 2018 Semi-Finalist Amanda Mena, STOMP, the Jam Project from World of Dance and 300 DMH Youth. For…
Roca Breakfast Hosts Community Leaders, Local Officials and Law Enforcement
The ballroom of the InterContinental Boston was packed full of state and local officials, community leaders, law enforcement, supporters and advocates on Friday for a morning of inspiring stories and relentless courage. Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, along with Roca…
Lynn Water and Sewer Recognized by State
In recognition of National Drinking Water Week, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced 61 recipients including the Lynn Water and Sewer Commission of the annual Public Water Systems Award at a ceremony recently held at Ft. Devens. Each…
Metropolitan Beaches Commission to Hold Regional Review May 18
The Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) will hold a public hearing on Saturday, May 18 from 10 am – 12 pm at the UMass Boston Campus Center 3rd Floor Ballroom C to review the preliminary results of the Commission’s public hearings…
Local Students Place Second in Trowel Trades Competition
Superintendent Heidi Riccio is pleased to share that a team of Essex Tech students came in 2nd place in hardscaping at the 20th annual Trowel Trades Competition, and another placed third for her brick and block wall. Masonry students from…
Anti-Vaccine Hysteria Puts All of Us at Risk
The recent outbreak of measles in the United States is cause for concern for every Amercian. First and foremost, measles is a highly contagious disease that places at risk anyone who is in the vicinity of someone who is infected…