The people who work for Massachusetts cities and towns are overwhelmingly whiter and older than the communities or region that they serve, creating a looming diversity challenge as public employees retire, according to a study released this week by the…
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SEIU Endorses Biden for President
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), 32BJ, on Monday endorsed Joe Biden for president, calling him a leader with a plan to make it easier for millions of workers to join unions. In making the announcement, they also noted his…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Sanchez Named to The College of Saint Rose Spring 2020 Dean’s List Congratulations to Emy Diaz Sanchez of Lynn for being named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at The College of Saint Rose! Full-time undergraduate students who complete a…
Massachusetts Postal Workers Executive Board Endorses Sen. Ed Markey
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) of Massachusetts Executive Board announced its endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the United States Senate. The American Postal Workers Union is an AFL-CIO affiliate that represents over 200,000 USPS employees and retirees,…
Going on a Vacation? Pack Your Bags, Set the GPS…and Get a COVID Test
Travelling this summer will be awkward at best, but a breath of fresh air on a much-needed getaway for residents who have been under long quarantines will also be necessary – awkward or not. But it won’t come without proof…
North Shore Navigators’ Hold Home Opener
Special to the Journal Players were excited during pre-game warmups as they prepared to play the Worcester Bravehearts. Home opener pitcher Todd Tringale of Saugus took the mound; earlier in his career Todd transitioned into a pitcher from being a…
We’re No 1 – Again! Lynn English Boys Basketball Team Earns State Championship Trophy for Second Year in a Row
It’s official. The Lynn English High boys basketball team is the 2020 state champion, bringing the trophy home to Goodridge Street for the second year in a row. Head Coach Antonio Anderson and his team accepted the trophy from MIAA…
Lynn Democratic City Committee to Host Virtual Gathering in Place of Annual Cookout
The continued response to COVID-19 has compelled the Lynn Democratic City Committee to cancel its annual, in-person cookout held at the Lynn Museum. Instead, the LDCC will host a virtual gathering via the Zoom platform. “United We Win: The LDCC…
St. Mary’s Girls Basketball Receives MIAA State Championship Trophy
Special to the Journal After a 104-day wait, the St. Mary’s High School girls basketball team received its MIAA Div. 3 state championship trophy Friday in a brief ceremony at the Tony Conigliaro Gymnasium. MIAA Associate Executive Director Richard Pearson…
McGee Asks Bd. Of Health To Declare Racism a Public Health Emergency, Crisis
Mayor Thomas M. McGee announced today initial steps to strengthen efforts to eliminate systemic racism within the City of Lynn through policy creation, systemic change, and increased community conversations. “Systemic racism adversely affects the Black Community and Communities of Color…