Special to the Journal Mayor Jared C. Nicholson appointed Lisa Tobin as director of public health, Jessica Chiappini as parking director, and reappointed Chief Financial Officer Michael Bertino, with the City Council confirmed. “We are excited with both appointments of…
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Extraordinary Literacy Achievements Recognized: Campbell and Moreno Honored With ELLA Awards
The Celebrate Literacy Day Committee is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Excellence in Literacy Leadership Award (ELLA) – Amanda Campbell and Diana Moreno. These outstanding individuals have demonstrated unparalleled dedication and commitment to promoting literacy and language…
Chief Court Officer John Nerich Honored At Retirement Celebration
GLSS Is ‘Stepping It Up’ To Raise Awareness About Falls Prevention
As it has for the past few years, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) invited senior services agencies to participate in this year’s 50 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign. Last year, agencies state-wide accomplished a total of 47,058,394 steps! For…
St. Mary’s Coach Sean Driscoll Earns His 100th Career Coaching Victory
St. Mary’s High School mhead football coach Sean Driscoll candidly told reporters after last Friday night’s game that he didn’t think victory was a likelihood when his team was trailing Winthrop by 14 points late in the third quarter. But…
City Pays Off Loan, Removed From State Financial Oversight
Special to the Journal The City of Lynn has repaid $14 million in deficit bonds it was authorized by the state to issue in 2018 and is no longer under the financial oversight of the Commonwealth. Lynn made a payment…
Brickyard 50 Club Celebrated 60 Years
Whenever the Brickyard or the long established 50 Club Bar and Grill is mentioned, the history of Blossom Street is recalled. The original Club 50 was on upper Blossom Street near the new YMCA and where St. Francis Italian Church…
City of Lynn Partners With MassHire To Provide Residents an Opportunity To Obtain No-Cost Class B Commercial Driver’s License
Special to the Journal The City is making it easier for residents to obtain their Class B commercial driver’s license, opening the door to a range of employment opportunities. As part of a collaboration between the Department of Public Works…
Passengers Urged To Plan Ahead As Detours Expected at Logan
Special to the Journal Due to ongoing roadway work that will impact passengers using Terminals B, C and E roadways, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is urging departing passengers to plan for extra time if driving to the airport and/or…
Meaney, Newhall Advance in Tight Ward 1 Election
Candidates Dr. Peter Meaney and Jeff Newhall took the top two spots in the Ward 1 councilor preliminary election Tuesday, setting up an exciting contest in the general election on Nov. 7 for the seat on the Lynn City Council.…