Irma Avalos, chief executive officer of Lynn-based Precise Management and Residence, is the new president of North Shore Women Connect (NSWC) becoming the first Latina to lead the organization. Avalos presided over her first meeting at Mangia Restaurant in Danvers,…
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Classical coach Tom Sawyer has has the Rams heading to the MIAA Tourney – again
When Tom Sawyer took over as the head coach of the Lynn Classical girls basketball program, he had the proverbial “big shoes to fill.” Gene Constantino had guided the Rams through a golden era, notably a perfect 20-0 regular season…
Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home and Parker Funeral Home Come Together to Continue a Lynn Tradition
Two long-standing Lynn funeral homes with deep family roots are coming together to continue serving the community with care, familiarity and respect. Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home has partnered with Parker Funeral Home following owner Richard Parker’s decision to semi-retire. Richard felt confident…
Revere Beach Partnership hosts annual Winter Wonderland on February 7
To celebrate the winter season at America’s First Public Beach, the Revere Beach Partnership will host its annual Winter Wonderland event on Saturday, February 7, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Waterfront Square on Revere Beach. This family-friendly winter…
AFT Massachusetts stands with State House efforts to protect residents from ICE
Special to the Journal The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts joined Governor Maura Healey today as she unveiled an Executive Order to protect Massachusetts residents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who continue to operate with unchecked authority fulfilling…
Healey takes action to keep ICE out of schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey took action to protect the people of Massachusetts from abuses by President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She filed legislation to keep ICE out of courthouses, schools, child care programs,…
Aquarium welcomes new members to Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council
The New England Aquarium is beginning 2026 with six new members joining its Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council. The Board of Trustees recently elected Danny Kalmar and Jane Willis to its ranks. Kalmar, who has served on the Aquarium’s…
Boston Food Access Council awarded Community Power Grant from Project Bread to advance food justice and systems change
Boston Food Access Council, of Boston, has been named a recipient of Project Bread’s inaugural Community Power Grants program. The funding will help to drive grassroots advocacy and systems change to address the root causes of food insecurity, building capacity…
Massport releases Draft 2025 Strategic Plan; public input will help shape the Authority’s vision for the next decade
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the release of its draft Strategic Plan and is seeking public comment to help shape Massport’s path forward. The Plan builds on Massport’s strengths and a decade of progress,…
National Grid offers safety reminders for clearing snow at your home or business
National Grid reminds its customers to exercise caution near the energy equipment outside of their homes as they clear snow left behind from Winter Storm Fern. Over a foot of snow has fallen across our Massachusetts service area with additional…