St. Mary’s basketball coach Dave Brown is the first to admit that when it comes to coaching, he can be intense. That’s not a bad thing, but one of the many things Brown said he admired about his father-in-law, Pete…
Month: April 2018
City Council Votes in Favor of Rezoning Union Hospital Property
There’s been a certain degree of concern among Lynn residents over North Shore Medical Center’s (NSMC) plan to close Union Hospital on Lynnfield Street and replace the more traditional medical facility with a $23 million ‘medical village.’ At Tuesday’s City…
St Mary’s Varsity Club Induction May 11
Eight standout athletes, one coach and two championship teams will be honored at the St. Mary’s Varsity Club induction, which will take place May 11 in the Tony Conigliaro Gymnasium. The 2018 Varsity Club inductees are: David Brown ’89, Bill…
Lynn Resident Magnolia Contreras Named to Salem State Board of Trustees
Magnolia Contreras, of Lynn, has been appointed to the Salem State University Board of Trustees by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, and was sworn in to this position on March 26. She has also been an advisor to the Board of…
NSCC Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa’s All Massachusetts Academic Team
North Shore Community College (NSCC) students Egbert Sayers of Lynn and Robert Cook of Amesbury were among 34 Massachusetts community college students named to Phi Theta Kappa’s All-Massachusetts Academic Team. Student awardees were honored and presented with medallions and certificates…
Boston North Cancer Assoc will Honor Solimine at May 3 Gala
There isn’t an organization in Lynn that hasn’t been touched by the kindness and generosity of David J. Solimine Sr. and his family. From his annual efforts for the Item Santa Fund to his substantial donation of scholarships for Lynn…
Celebrating Mary Taylor:Proud Matriarch of Lynn Family Feted on her 80th Birthday
More than 150 family members and friends gathered at the Knights of Columbus to honor lifelong Lynn resident Mary (MacDonald) Taylor at an 80th surprise birthday party. Among the invited guests was Mayor Tom McGee, who presented a citation to…
Wyoma’s Jay Newhall Favors New Little League Bat Regulations
Jay Newhall, a baseball coach and the umpire-in-chief in the Wyoma Little League, said he favors the new Little League bat regulations that go in to effect nationwide for the 2018 season. Though the change in regulations for all bats…
Sagan Realtors Merges with Harborside Sotheby’s International
Sagan Realtors and Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty (Harborside SIR) announced that they have merged and will now operate as Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty. The merger strengthens their presence in Swampscott and Marblehead and further expands the company’s reach across…
Helping Students Realize their Potential:Samuels Brings Billionaire Babies Program to Lynn
Linda Samuels has great confidence in her ability to teach young people. Always striving to ignite a lifelong love of learning in her students, Samuels has an impressive resume that includes 30 years in education, working as a teacher at …