Special to the Journal Jared Nicholson, candidate for Mayor of Lynn, hosted a virtual kickoff of his campaign for Mayor on Wednesday, May 12. Speaking during the event in support of Jared’s candidacy were Patti Capano, Rosa Feliz, and Jared’s…
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Baker Files Legislation to Extend Certain COVID-19 Emergency Measures
Governor Charlie Baker will file legislation to extend certain emergency measures currently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergency will be rescinded, he reported on Tuesday. Most restrictions, including…
Brian Castellanos Scholarship Marathon
School Committee member Brian Castellanos will run a 26.2 marathon scholarship fundraiser for the Class of 2021. He ran last year with the idea to raise funds helping Class 2020 for financial assistance to attend college. This past year seniors…
Phinix Kitchen and Lounge Grand Opening
A quaint appearance and inviting lounge offers a variety of healthy International cuisines. This new restaurant located at 56 Central Square will capture one’s appetite. Owner Sam Pogosov was excited to expand his business into Lynn as he said, “We…
John C. Mihos
The recent passing of John C. Mihos removes from our midst one of the foremost residents of our community for the past 50 years. Mr. Mihos was a Lynn guy through-and-through. A 1964 graduate of Lynn Classical, where he played…
Letter to the Editor
Affordable Housing Problem To the Editor. Rising housing costs remain one of the most pressing issues that We, as a Nation, State, Region and City presently face. Current home prices and rents are not sustainable for our City’s working-class families. …
McGee Announces Appointment Of Christopher P. Reddy as the City of Lynn Chief of Police
Special to the Journal Mayor Thomas McGee is pleased to announced the hiring of Christopher P. Reddy as the new Chief of Police for the City of Lynn. Chris was selected from a list of several highly-qualified candidates who completed…
Lynn Silverbacks Rise Up
Lynn’s Ellis Selected to the USA Olympic Boxing Team
Special To The Journal Lynn amateur boxer Rashida Ellis has been selected as a member of the USA Boxing Olympic Team and will compete in the Summer Olympic Games that begin July 23 in Tokyo. Ellis, who has trained at…
MAPC Awards $400,000 in ‘Accelerating Climate Resiliency’ Grants to 12 Boston-Area Projects
A local project was among the twelve recipients in Greater Boston that will soon receive state funds to work advancing local climate change resilience. The grant is included in a new round of “Accelerating Climate Resiliency” funding that total $400,000 was announced this week, Grants…