Author: Journal Staff

Thanksgiving 2010

Everything about our lives and about the well-being of our nation has been put in question by the nagging recession that has cost so many jobs and our belief in the banking system and even our belief in our ability…

Obituaries 11-22-2010

John Mansfield Lynn resident John G. Mansfield of Lynn, formerly of Ipswich, died on November 19. He was 64 years old. A US Marine veteran of the Vietnam Era, he had had been employed for more than 10 years as…

Barton announces for city council

Gordon “Buzzy” Barton, one of this city’s most popular and durable public figures, officially announced his candidacy for an at-large city council seat last week at the Port Hole Pub. Before a throng of supporters and friends, Barton said he…

Mayor is minutiae expert

Mayor Judith Flanagan-Kennedy has developed the reputation of remaining aloof and appearing rather ambiguous about great and small issues. But when she stops to look closely, and to peruse projects nearly completed by others, no matter how well meaning the…

Tori Faieta

We want to congratulate St. Mary’s High School senior Tori Faieta on her decision to attend Stonehill College. Faieta received a full scholarship from the outstanding institution as a result of her athletic and academic achievements at St. Mary’s. She…

Obituaries 11-15-2010

Stephen Connors Died suddenly by accident Stephen R. Connors died suddenly by accident on November 12. He was 57 years old. An employee of Papa Gino’s in Melrose for more than 10 years, he enjoyed both fishing and bowling. He…