We join Lynn residents in offering our congratulations to Beth Bresnahan on her appointment as the new Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. Treasurer Steven Grossman has made an outstanding choice for this esteemed and important position as…
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Keeping up with the Snow Lynn Public Works Keeping Streets Clear
As the winter of 2014 continues to linger residents across the city can take solace in the fact that that by and large the local public works department has done an admirable job in dealing with a tougher than usual…
Congratulations Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce and Business Person of the Year Matt O’Neil
We offer our congratulations to the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce on hosting the 2014 Annual Meeting and Business Excellence Awards Dinner last Thursday evening at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. It was an outstanding event and showcased the city of Lynn…
Marvin Avery Did a Great Job Coaching at Lynn Tech
The decision by Marvin Avery last week to step down as the head coach of the Lynn Tech boys basketball program caught many by surprise but the good news is that Avery will be continuing to coach AAU basketball and…
Rep. Walsh Will Be Missed: His Departure Leaves a Void in Lynn
State Representative Steven Walsh’s decision to leave the House of Representatives to take a position as the Executive Director of the Massaachusetts Council of Community Hospitals leaves a void not only on the political scene, but also for the people…
He Had a Dream: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King
Despite the countless number of times that we have heard Dr. Martin Luther King’s speeches on TV news shows and specials over the past 50 years (okay, we’re revealing how old we are), we never fail to feel a chill…
Mayor Kennedy’s Inaugural Address Sets The Tone For The Year Ahead
Lynn Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy set the standard of excellence for which all mayoral inaugural addresses will be judged. The mayor’s speech was brilliant and original and stood out as a personal call for a strong working relationship with the…
Good Luck to Lynn Officials in 2014
The City of Lynn welcomed its governmental leaders into office Monday at an impressive inauguration ceremony. Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy has led the city to great heights the past four years and Lynn appears poised for even greater days ahead.…
The Casino Licensing Process
Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy brought city leaders together at an event to show Lynn and other area communities’ support for the proposed Mohegan Sun hotel/casino at Suffolk Downs. There is no question that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s granting of a…
Ring out the Old…. We Wish Our Readers a Happy and Healthy 2014
New Year’s Day really isn’t different than any other day of the year. It is a day that has no real significance other than its place on the calendar. However, that lack of meaningfulness also is New Year’s greatest asset.…