Officer Oren Wright of the Lynn Police Department Spoke to the School Committee about the security measures the school system and police department have in place to protect students. He spoke at length about the different measures the school district…
Author: Journal Staff
Mixed News Regarding Graduation Rates
Deputy Superintendent Patrick Tutwiler recently presented data to the School Committee that paints a mixed portrait of the district’s academic performance. The main barometers of student graduation all stayed somewhat steady but none improved in a substantial way. “You can…
Is April the New January?
When the meteorologists had compiled their weather statistics for the months of February and March, they informed us that for the second straight year, February actually was warmer than March. This pronouncement led the pundits to ponder whether, “March is…
Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush, who passed away this week at the age of 92, was both a throwback to a time when a woman was expected to sacrifice her career for her husband and family and a trailblazer for the manner in…
Single-Family Home Approved, Carnival to Return to Keaney Park
At Tuesday’s Lynn City Council meeting, the Council voted in favor of allowing a one-family home to be built on Collins Avenue in a business district, as well approving a carnival to return to Kearney Park in June. Thomas McGovern…
Two Massachusetts Moms say No to College Debt for Kids
Last summer two friends were chatting about how expensive college tuition is these days and the impending mounds of debt their collective six kids were most likely going to be faced with. The conversation continued and one of the moms…
8th Annual Significance Awards Nomination Season
The 8th annual Lynn Historical Commission’s Significance Awards nomination season is underway. Between now and noon, Friday April 13, the Lynn Historical Commission is accepting nominations for the June 5 Awards ceremony. The Significance Awards are bestowed each year to…
Third Annual Explore NSCC: Access and Transition Fair
Ninety Lynn Public Schools students attended the third annual Explore North Shore Community College (NSCC): Access and Transition Fair for Entering Students on April 6. Juniors and seniors from Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, Lynn Classical High School, Lynn English High…
Islamic Society of the North Shore Holds Open Mosque Day
The Islamic Society of the North Shore “Masjid Us-Salam” held an “Ask A Muslim” Open Mosque Day Sunday at 35 Lynnfield St., Lynn. The Society welcomed a contingent of local dignitaries, headed by Mayor Thomas McGee, Sen. Brendan Crighton, Councilor-at-Large…
Girls Inc of Lynn Annual Celebration Luncheon Today:Robert F Rivers, Chair and CEO of Eastern Bank to Receive Strong, Smart and Bold Award on Behalf of Eastern Bank
When the doors open at the Hilton Doubletree in Danvers today at 11:30 a.m., hundreds of community leaders, elected officials, business men and women, girls and supporters of girls will unite to celebrate Girls Inc. 30th Annual Celebration luncheon. “We are…