Lynn residents will be casting a vote on Election Day on Question 3 – by voting yes or no on a proposed law that will eliminate state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by qualifying patients.…
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Voting on Question 2
Lynn residents voting on November 6 will have the option to vote for or against a ballot measure regarding physician prescribed and assisted suicide. It is, obviously, an important ballot question as it goes to the core of how we…
Thank you, Chronicle
The Channel 5 Chronicle piece depicting Lynn last week was perfect in nearly every way. We want to thank the Chronicle people for doing such a wonderful job of showing this city’s positive aspects so brilliantly. Television has the power…
Of Canines and Things
A few months ago, the state enacted a new law to modernize animal-control laws, which includes the first statewide rules for tethering canines. The bill signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick is especially aimed at those who are convicted…
Columbus Day
Monday the 8th is the annual celebration of Columbus Day – which commemorates the achievements of Christopher Columbus, chief among them, the discovery of America. No 15th Century explorer matched the heroism and daring that Christopher Çolumbus brought onto the…
Tierney Versus Tisei
At first glance, it now appears that Richard Tisei is leading incumbent Congressman John Tierney in the polls. This is considered an extraordinary achievement given the fact Tisei began his run a virtual stranger to much of the sprawling congressional…
Register to Vote
Massachusetts voters have until October 13, to register to vote. The presidential election coming up in November is among the most important in decades. In order to vote, one must be registered to make themselves heard and felt – as…
When Terrible Things Happen to Good People
Dillon and Riley McManus, twin brothers with their lives stretching before them like an endless dream, were struck by tragedy last week. Thursday morning they were healthy and fine enjoying their lives and then at 11:00 p.m. while crossing the…
Development Possibilities
Increasingly we are hearing more and more about the possible development of the enormous empty space behind the Walmart and the former Build 19 property which sits on the water and is prime real estate. Whatever shape this possible development…
Congressman Tierney Versus Richard Tisei
The contest between longtime incumbent Congressman John Tierney and former state senator Richard Tisei is reaching maximum tilt, which is to say, both men are now doing whatever they can to destroy one another. This is to be expected in…