By Cary Shuman Ten-year-old Jake Ryan Flynn is enjoying a sweet and glorious summer starring in the role of Charlie Bucket in Roald Dahl’s new musical, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” on Broadway. Yes, that Broadway. New York, New York.…
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Turning Up the Heat:Chef O’Shea at Heart of Exciting New Lynn Restaurant District 45
By Cary Shuman Corey O’Shea is seeing his hard work and years of experience in the hospitality industry paying off as the new executive chef and partner at Lynn’s hottest new restaurant, District 45, on Lewis Street. The restaurant has…
Phoenix Charter Academy Network’s Beth Anderson Named a Barr Foundation Class of 2017 Fellow
In recognition of her leadership and impact as Founder and CEO of Phoenix Charter Academy Network and within the Greater Boston community, Beth Anderson has been named a 2017 Barr Foundation Fellow. As a member of the 2017 Class of…
Lynn DPW Commissioner Andrew Hall Reappointed by Lynn City Council
By John Lynds At the July 11 Lynn City Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to approve Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy’s reappointment of DPW Commissioner Andrew Hall. “Andy Hall has done an outstanding job in his three years as DPW…
LACC Member 2 Member Connections: Busy Bee Nursery School, Salem Five
Three years ago, a fateful meeting between Joseph Scianatico and Ashley Bennett at a Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours set a solid professional relationship in motion. Scianatico is the Assistant Vice President, Market Manager for Salem Five…
Northeast Arc Takes First Place
An employment specialist from Northeast Arc and an artist supported by the agency combined to create an award-winning mural at the Salem Arts Festival. Angela Gonzalez painted the 72-inch x 42-inch mural with the help of Arelis O’Neal, who shows…
Fisher Named New Head Basketball Coach at Winchester High School
By Cary Shuman Johnna Fisher, a former basketball captain at Winthrop High who went on to play at Division 1 Central Connecticut State University, has been named the new head coach of the Winchester High girls basketball team. At 24,…
Magrane Seeks Election to Ward 2 Seat on Council
By Cary Shuman Christopher Magrane, a lifelong Lynn resident and a homeowner, has announced his candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Lynn City Council. Ward 2 Councilor William Trahant Jr. is not seeking re-election to the seat. Magrane…
Council Votes to Place Medical Marijuana Dispensary on Lynnway
By John Lynds The Lynn City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to grant a special permit to Mass Patient Foundation Inc. (MPF) to site a medical marijuana dispensary on the Lynnway. The Newton-based MPF Inc. was one of two medical…
Boston Nightlife in Lynn:District 45 Now Open in East Lynn
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. East Lynn and the North Shore welcomed District 45 to the dining scene this past month, as the latest addition to The Neighborhood Restaurant Group chain opened its doors at 45 Lewis Street, in the site…