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Chloe Kebreau of Lynn
Chloe Kebreau of Lynn displays the golfing technique that she learned this summer at the Gannon Junior Golf Clinic. Chloe and other young golfers participated in the weekly instructional program at the Gannon Municipal Golf Course in Lynn. »
Boland wins Gannon title
John Boland is the 2010 men’s champion at Gannon Golf Club after defeating Ben Friedman, 3 and 2, in the 36-hole final match Saturday at the Lynn course. It was just a great experience – I played just well enough to hang on,” said the 51-year-old Boland, who captured his first title after runner-up... »
I don’t like the odds
The tragedy on the Lynnway last week is something I can’ get out of my mind. Think about it. You are traveling on the Lynnway in a small car, minding your own business on a lovely summer day. A friend is seated in the back seat of the automobile and there is the driver... »
East Boston Savings Bank riding high
The East Boston Savings Bank, who run a major banking branch in Wyoma Square, has announced stunning earnings for the Quarter ended June 30. The bank announced a net income of $3.2 million or 0.15 cents a share compared with net income of $962,00 and 0.04 cents a share for the same period last... »
Catholic Schools in Lynn get CSF Grant
St. Pius V School is pleased to announce that it was selected by The Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) as one of 49 elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Boston to be awarded a grant enabling them to participate in the Catholic Alumni Partnership (CAP). With the expansion of the CAP program to the Archdiocese... »
Phelan uncovers rich trove of city owned art
City Council President Tim Phelan has recovered and made efforts to preserve seven pieces of 19th Century art – museum framed oil on canvas portraits of former Lynn mayors that were hidden under a pile of junk in the basement of city hall. The artwork, which includes at least four pieces by the noted... »
Lynnway odor mitigation on the way following meeting
A Friday morning meeting in room 402 at city hall between city officials led by City Council President Tim Phelan and Councillor Peter Capano may have done the trick in persuading Garelick Frams officials to take bold action to eliminate nuisance odors that are tampering with Lynn’s air quality. Garelick officials were given the... »
What might have been
This week marks the anniversary – the first – of former Mayor Pat McManus’ sudden and untimely death. This time last year, he had announced his candidacy for mayor. I, for one, did not believe he had a chance to beat then Mayor Chip Clancy. Obviously, I was wrong. Now I know that Pat... »
Jarred Dwyer wears Agganis jersey proudly
When Jarred Dwyer was a young boy growing up in Lynn, his grandfather, Bob Dwyer, bought him an Agganis All-Star football jersey. Jarred never forgot the generosity or intention of his grandfather’s prescient gift. “I couldn’t wait for the day that I could wear one and do him proud,” said Jarred, after receiving his... »
Council hearing debates new regulations for pit bulls
Pit bull owners beware – new regulations are about to be put into place by the Lynn City Council. The regulations will actually be new restrictions with the effort being all about reducing the number of violent pit bull attacks in the city. A spate of pitbull attacks in recent weeks and months has... »
