Area Prices Were Up 7.0 Percent From a Year Ago The New England Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released figures for the Boston CPI in July 2022. The CPI program produces monthly data on…
Month: August 2022
Local Students in the News
Local Students Named to Dean’s List Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the Spring 2022 semester. Among students earning dean’s list honors are: David Barrios of Lynn Rayya Chek of Lynn Tallia Dudley of Lynn Jasmairy Marte of Lynn…
Elected Officials, Transit Advocates Call for Suspending Fares for All MBTA Riders
Special to the Independent Elected officials, advocates, and riders are calling for suspending fare collection across the entire MBTA system during the month-long shutdowns of the Orange Line (beginning August 19) and the Green Line north of Government Center (beginning…
Essex District Attorney Jon Blodgett Announces Endorsement for Paul Tucker
Essex District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett announced his endorsement for Rep. Paul Tucker, a Salem attorney, who is running for District Attorney in the upcoming Democratic Primary Election. DA Blodgett is retiring after a remarkable 20 years leading the Essex…
And Just Like That – Summer Ended
Within just a few hours of writing our editorial last Tuesday (August 9) extolling the virtues of the heat and humidity of the summer season, Mother Nature turned the tables on us. We were sitting in our hot house —…
Youth Programs at Lynn Tech
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for On-Site Pharmacy at Lynn Community Health Center
Special to the Journal Congressman Seth Moulton secured a $1 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for the Lynn Community Health Center’s new pharmacy. Moulton joined LCHC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, Mayor Jared Nicholson, State Sen. Brendan Crighton,…
AG Healey Tours Food Project’s Urban Farm at Lynn Tech
Special to the Journal Attorney General Maura Healey joined with Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson, State Sen. Brendan Crighton, State Reps. Dan Cahill and Peter Capano, and Ward 5 Councillor Dianna Chaoutis to tour The Food Project’s new urban farm and…
Save Big on Sales Tax and Energy Usage During Tax Holiday
With the upcoming Massachusetts sales tax holiday on August 13 and 14, National Grid is reminding customers to take advantage of opportunities to purchase energy efficient appliances to save energy while maximizing savings. With energy rates expected to increase this…
Alicudo Named Wide Receivers Coach at Endicott College
Tyler Alicudo has been named as the wide receivers coach for the Endicott College football team. Alicudo comes to Endicott from Lynn Classical High School where he served as the assistant coach/graphic designer and social media coordinator for the football…