Merry Christmas This is the most wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the popular song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories of Christmases-past. We choose just the right…
Month: December 2022
Brady Warren picks a One-Iron
Three-sport star will focus on golf at Saint Anselm College Chris Warren, vice principal at Lynn Classical High School, was understandably emotional as he welcomed everyone to his son Brady Warren’s National Letter of Intent ceremony Dec. 16 at the…
EBNHC hosts listening session
On Thursday, December 15, East Boston Neighborhood Health was proud to host a listening session with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Director Melanie Fontes Rainer on President Biden’s Executive Order on Securing…
Fuel assistance benefit levels increased to $2,200
At the urging of ABCD and other Community Action Agencies, more LIHEAP funding is now available to people in need this winter. The maximum benefit level has been increased to $2,200, from $1,600 which will help struggling families, individuals and…
Officials remind residents about the importance of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents of all ages to get vaccinated. Flu activity across the country is higher than usual so far this year. Residents can get both a flu shot…
Fresh and Local: Holiday comfort food
By Penny & Ed Cherubino What special comforting foods do you plan to include in this year’s holiday celebrations? Food and feasting are part of the Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa year-end celebrations. When you reflect on past seasons,…
Essex County STAR Transitional Program Successful
Special to the Journal Essex County Sheriff Kevin Coppinger initiated a STAR program (Supporting Transition and Re-Entry) to help individuals who are confronted with personal challenges. These individuals faced barriers. “Entering STAR, these participants learn new skills, improve meaningful relationships,…
Free COVID-19 Vaccines Through Mobile Van Delivered in Lynn
The Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn has teamed up with the Mass General Brigham Community Care Vans to host COVID-19 vaccines clinics through January. “We want to keep people as healthy as possible this new year and the mobile van…
Demakes Family YMCA Dedicates Indoor Track in Memory of Christopher P. Oesterlin
The Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn dedicated its Indoor Track this past weekend in memory of Christopher P. Oesterlin. Christopher passed away suddenly on December 13, 2019 and was the son of long-time YMCA employee Phil Oesterlin and his wife…
Healey, Driscoll Announce Administration and Finance Secretary, Top Staff
Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Driscoll announced their first round of hires for their incoming administration. Matthew Gorzkowicz will be appointed as Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. Kate Cook will be Chief of Staff and…