Gov. Charlie Baker announced good and bad news on Thursday requiring the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases in the coming 20 days – with the good news being there are ample Acute beds and the state’s death rate from COVID-19…
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Moulton and Team Named Finalists for Outstanding Achievements in Constituent Service Award
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today announced that Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) and his team are finalists for the Democracy Awards, CMF’s honors program recognizing performance within congressional offices. Moulton and his team were selected for Outstanding Achievement in Constituent…
Trial Court Launches Help Line to Assist Court Users
The Trial Court announced this week the establishment of a Help Line that began on April 2 that the public can call to ask general questions about their civil and criminal cases and help them navigate the court system while the…
One Day at a Time: It’s “Groundhog Day” For Everybody
Here’s one way to view the current situation in which we all find ourselves: Prior to the pandemic sweeping the nation and the world, our lives were such that each day truly was a new day, filled with new challenges…
Guest Op-Ed: No Easter for America?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Because of Covid-19 many churches will not be in their sanctuaries for Easter, April 12, 2020. Easter Sunday can fall on any date between March 22nd and April 25th. The dates change because Easter happens on the Sunday…
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McGee Announces Closure of All Public Buildings
Special to the Journal Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee released the following statement this week: Mayor Thomas McGee is announcing that out of an abundance of caution, essential city services from Lynn City Hall, the Department of Public Works and the…
Lynn Nonprofits Among Recipients of Zakim Fund Early Emergency Grants
To best assist communities throughout the Commonwealth now reeling from the challenges of covid-19, The Lenny Zakim Fund has fast-tracked its annual grant-making process and delivered $576,000 to 56 community nonprofit organizations working at bridging inequities throughout Massachusetts, including several…
McGee Appoints Aaron Clausen as Principal Planner
Special to the Journal Mayor Thomas M. McGee announces the appointment of Aaron Clausen as Principal Planner effective April 6, 2020. Mr. Clausen comes to Lynn with extensive urban planning experience, having served as Director of Planning and Development for…
Office of Economic Empowerment Launches Digital Financial Resources Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment has launched a new digital tool for residents in Massachusetts experiencing financial changes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. With the goal of providing relevant financial education for families, the Office of Economic…