The Haven Project, a Lynn-based organization under the director of Gini Mazman, has been existence for less than a year, but it is already making a tremendous impact with its services for homeless young adults in the city of Lynn…
Author: Journal Staff
Congratulations, Chris Dwyer on Your Promotion to the Kansas City Royals of MLB
Chris Dwyer, who played sports at St. Mary’s High School and led the Spartans to the Super Bowl championship, was called up the Kansas City Royals last week. He joined the Royals on Friday and will remain with the team…
Lynn Fire Department Receives $625,000 in Grants
The Lynn Fire Department has received two Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) totaling more than $625,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. The first grant, $295,388, will be used for a community fire-education program that will start…
The Marshall Plan: Fate of the Marshall Middle School Project in Hands of the Voters
When the polls open at 7 a.m. today, residents will head to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. Also, at the bottom of the September 17 primary ballot, is a ballot question that will shape…
School Administration Now at 100 Bennett Street
The past few weeks have been extremely hectic for Lynn Schools staff working in the administration., as they have not only had to oversee the start of school for all of Lynn’s public school population, but they have also been…
Foley Family Finds Felicity at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s is a school known for the family atmosphere that is prevalent among its students, faculty, administration and alumni. No one knows that – or lives it –better than the Foleys. Jackie (Rowley) Foley is a veteran educator at…
New Marshall Middle School: Project Deserves the City’s Support
Today, Tuesday, Sept. 17, is a very important day for the future of the city of Lynn. Residents will head to the polls for the primary election for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee, but also to determine whether to…
Obituaries 09-17-2013
Claire Gagnon Retired Head Administrative Clerk for Mass Office of Secretary of State Claire M. Gagnon, a lifelong Lynn resident, died after a long illness. She was 93 years old. Born in Lynn, the daughter of the late John N.…
Fatal Police Shooting Under Investigation: Victim Allegedly Reached for Officer’s Weapon
Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett’s office is investigating the officer involved shooting on Newcastle Street, that left an Iraq War Veteran dead and the three police officers involved on paid administrative leave while the investigation is on-going. According to…
A Tragedy on All Fronts: Following Shooting We Must Ask: Was There a Way to Avoid This?
The tragic death last week of an Iraq war veteran, during what began as a routine police call for a disturbance of the peace should first and foremost be looked at as the tragedy that it is. Denis Reynoso, according…