It’s been talked about for decades – the Blue Line extending its branch to Lynn – that it’s become a sort of the boy who cried wolf. Included in the new $43 billion state budget for 2020 is a proposal…
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List of Candidates Set for Citywide Preliminary Election on Sept. 3 Staff
The Lynn Election’s Office, under the direction of City Clerk and Elections Chief Janet Rowe, has certified the following list of candidates whose names will appear on the ballot in the citywide Preliminary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Voters…
Centerboard’s We Rise Program Receives Grant from the Boston Foundation
Centerboard announced it has received a $12,100 grant from the Boston Foundation to help fund the We Rise program, which addresses issues of the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), through the Foundation’s Open Door Grants program. “This grant will…
Roca Draws Praise as National Model at Panel Discussion : Chelsea Police Capt. Batchelor Speaks out on Identifying High-Risk Individuals at a Younger Age
Community leaders praised Roca as a national model for its positive impact in helping to decrease incidents of urban violence during a panel discussion held June 27 at Northeast Crossing in Boston. Carl Miranda, director of Roca Boston moderated the…
Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce : A New Control Center
The best way to start the day is to enjoy a good breakfast. GLCC members had the opportunity to meet and greet with other business professionals before attending their daily schedule as well as to have some refreshments. The Breakfast…
Beyond Walls Kicks off Third Annual Street Art Festival
Beyond Walls, the award- winning, place-making and public art organization will host its annual Street Art Festival through Aug. 3, in Lynn. Over a two-week period, locally and internationally renowned artists will produce large scale murals and mixed media works…
City Council Honors State Champions
Lynn Historical Commission Presents the 2019 Significance Awards
The Lynn Historical Commission recently presented the 2019 Significance Awards in four categories to Lynn recipients. Receiving the recognition were Richard Sullivan II of RF Sullivan’s Restaurant for Commercial Designation, Antonio Gutierrez for Open Space Activities, LeAnn Hanfield for Cobbet…
Lynn Could See First Female-Owned Pot Shop
If all goes according to plan, Lynn could see its first female-owned and operated retail marijuana shop in the near future. Tuesday night the City Council heard a proposal from Heather Hannon, CEO and owner of Essex Apothecary, 233 Western…
Vanessa Masucci MacCormack Softball Tourney Opens Friday
When Vanessa Masucci MacCormack took the field during her outstanding softball career at St. Mary’s High School, she was all business, her competitiveness on display every pitch of every inning. A starting first baseman and designated hitter on multiple state…