The United States Postal Service Board of Governors last week announced the establishment of a bipartisan Election Mail Committee that will actively oversee the United States Postal Service’s support of the mail-in voting process. The committee will be chaired by…
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U.S. Department of Labor Finds OSHA Falling Short When Needed Most
With unjust firings resulting from requesting a mask, reporting feeling sick, or suggesting safer work protocols to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, thousands of workers are finding their rights on the job being violated without consequence, according to MassCOSH.…
Vassallo Coordinates New Route to My Brother’s Table in Lynn
Estimates show that in Greater Boston, some 40 percent of the food produced is wasted, but not if Vinny Vassallo can help it. Vassallo, an Everett native, is the lead trainer and coordinator for the Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ newest, and eighth…
Bike Patrol in Action at CBD
If you have visited the downtown area recently you may have seen our newly formed Central Business District (CBD) Bike Patrol Team in action. The team’s neon green uniform makes them easily recognizable. As the population of the downtown area…
Lynn Youth Hockey Awaits Word from State, Mass Hockey officials
Lynn Youth Hockey President Brian Boisson is awaiting the go-ahead from state and Mass. Hockey officials to begin the program’s 2020-21 season. Boisson said he has received notification that the Connery Rink in Lynn will open on Aug. 31. The…
City Clerk Announces Early Voting Schedule for Sept. 1 Primary
Special To The Journal Lynn City Clerk and Election Chief Janet Rowe has announced the early voting schedule for the Sept. 1 Primary. Early voting can be done in person or by mail. In-person early voting at Lynn City Hall…
Fares at Lynn Commuter Rail Station Lowered to Zone 1A Extended
The MBTA today announced that Zone 1A fares will be accepted at Lynn and Riverworks Commuter Rail Stations on a pilot basis through December 31. The extension of this pilot provides additional travel options for North Shore customers, eases crowding…
House Provides an Update on Ongoing Productive 2019-2020 Session
During the ongoing Massachusetts 191st General Court’s 2019-2020 session – which has been extended through legislative action – the House has passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as major legislation relating to education, transportation, and…
MassDOT Develops New Mobility Dashboard
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the release of the new MassDOT Mobility Dashboard. This dashboard is another resource for members of the public to visualize, analyze, and monitor data collected by MassDOT to better understand the effects of…