Dr. Nate Bryant has been approved as North Shore Community College’s interim president by Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education Carlos Santiago. Dr. Bryant, currently vice president and chief of staff to Salem State University President John Keenan, will assume his position on July 5,…
Month: May 2020
City Clerk, Superintendent Team Up for Lynn’s U.S. Census Effort
City Clerk Janet Rowe and Supt. of Schools Dr. Patrick Tutwiler are working together to spread the word about the importance of filling out the 2020 U.S. Census forms. “He [Dr. Tutwiler] has been doing a great job,” said Rowe,…
COVID Relief Coalition Offers Pro Bono Legal Work to State’s Small Business and Nonprofits
By Dan Murphy One neighborhood lawyer has joined a number of fellow attorneys to provide pro bono work to the state’s small businesses and nonprofits in the age of COVID-19. Christian Westra, an attorney with the Ropes & Gray and…
Classical Senior Beato, Passes the Seal of Biliteracy Exam for Two Languages
By Christine McCarriston Classical senior Genesis Beato can’t remember if her first words were in Spanish or English. Both languages have always been part of her. Like her classmates, Genesis will not walk across the stage to receive her diploma…
City of Lynn COVID-19 Update
The Lynn Public Health Department has confirmed that as of today, the number of active, confirmed positive COVID-19 cases is 2,095 with 20 new cases today. 858 Lynn residents have recovered and 82 have died. The total number of confirmed…
Hundreds Gather at Salem State for Drive-By Commencement Celebration
The student-organized drive-by celebration was followed by a virtual conferral of degrees as the university works to reschedule the Class of 2020’s commencement. SALEM – A student-organized Drive-by Commencement Celebration brought cheers, honks, and decorated cars to Salem State’s O’Keefe…
Girls Inc. of Lynn Honors 2020 Girl Hero Scholars Via Zoom on June 4
Girls Inc.of Lynn will honor its Girl Hero Scholars on Thursday, June 4 at noon via Zoom. The 30-minute event will feature 2020 Strong, Smart, and Bold Honoree Suzanne Iovanna, president of Pride Motor Group, Lani Sanethong, Girls Inc. of…
Mayor McGee Will Deliver Memorial Day Address on Veteran’s Office Facebook Page
Special To The Journal Mayor Thomas McGee will deliver his Memorial Day address Monday via the Lynn Veterans’ Office Facebook page. The time of the virtual ceremony will be announced on the Veterans Office and City of Lynn Facebook pages.…
Baker-Polito Administration Releases Phased Reopening Plan
Governor Charlie Baker on Monday announced the phased reopening plan for Massachusetts, and urged residents to continue being vigilant to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The plan has been the task of the governor’s Reopening Advisory Board for the past…
NSCC to Host First Virtual Commencement June 25
Senior Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren will be the Commencement keynote speaker at North Shore Community College’s 54th Commencement, its first virtual one ever. Elizabeth Warren was the first woman ever elected to the United States Senate from Massachusetts in 2012,…