A general rule of thumb is that when a slew of celebrity pitchmen start endorsing anything that has to do with money, it’s a good bet (no pun intended in the context of this editorial) that the public is being…
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City Updates Rental Inspection Program
Special to the Journal In September 2020, the Lynn City Council passed the Rental Inspection Ordinance. The new ordinance would require a yearly registration of all rental units, including condominiums, as well as an inspection of said unit once every…
Overnight Lane Closures on General Edwards Drawbridge Over the Saugus River
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced deck repairs are underway on Route 1A northbound on the General Edwards Drawbridge in Lynn and Revere. The repairs are expected to continue nights from 8:00 p.m. each night to…
Fire Officials Emphasize Safety for Incoming College Students
Special to the Journal As thousands of young adults make their way to Massachusetts colleges and universities, fire service leaders are reminding students and parents to be sure their living spaces have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms,…
Jeff Newhall Campaigns for Ward 1 City Councilor
Ward 1 Candidate Jeff Newhall is ready on day one when elected. He will bring a positive leadership role to Ward 1. Jeff is campaigning with a visionary outlook for a better future for Ward 1 and the City of…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Equitable Expansion of Electric-Vehicle Rebate Program
Special to the Journal The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced substantial changes to the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles Program (MOR-EV Program), which provides rebates for the purchase or lease of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty battery electric and fuel cell…
MCB Commissioner John Oliveira Speaks on Budget at Low Vision Group Meeting
Story by Marianne Salza John Oliveira, Acting Commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB), Brookline, attended the August 16 Winthrop Low Vision Group meeting at the Robert DeLeo Senior Center to discuss the proposed $27.1 million FY2024 state…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Holy Cross Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List Local students were named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. The following local students made the list:…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Updates to MBTA Communities Guidelines
Special to the Journal The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has announced updated Guidelines relative to the MBTA Communities law. In response to feedback from municipal leaders in several MBTA Communities, EOHLC is revising the Guidelines to…
Trump and Biden: Worst Candidates Ever?
As it becomes increasingly apparent that the candidates for President in 2024 will be Joe Biden and Donald Trump in a rematch of their 2020 campaign, it is understandable why Americans are so pessimistic about the future direction of the…