The Lynn City Council rose up in mightiness and sent a message to the city of Salem last week. In so many words, the council delivered this message to the city of Salem and its Planning Board: “Don’t tread on…
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Town and Gown
English graduates Saltzman and Curtis tie the knot after successful collegiate athletic careers in Cambridge They are shining examples for the Lynn public school system, two graduates of Lynn English High School who went on to college and worked hard to…
Chelsea Man Kills Woman; dumps Body in Lynn
A 27-year old Chelsea man confined to a mental health facility in Revere apparently killed a 25-year old Peabody woman who was caring for him last Thursday. Deshawn Chapell repeatedly stabbed Stephanie Moulton inside the North Suffolk Mental Health facility…
Clancy Bests Barton in Harassment Suit
With Councillor at Large Buzzy Barton’s considerable help, Mayor Judith Flanagan-Kennedy pushed former Mayor Chip Clancy out of public life and into retirement. It was a big victory for Barton, who often felt done in by the ex-mayor when he…
Martin Luther King Day Brings All of us Together
The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Day was celebrated in Lynn with a major event sponsored by the Community Minority Cultural Center. Held at Lynn City Hall on Monday morning, the event drew hundreds of people from all walks of…
Long-time Political Printing Business Shuts its Doors
A regional political landmark business on Beach Street in Revere closed last week after decades and decades of serving politicians in Lynn and the surrounding area. Art-Tone Studios, a screen printing shop that has been open for 50 years, has…
Alice O’Neil
By Josh Resnek and Cary Shuman Alice O’Neil, by every stretch of the imagination, was a legendary figure in the life and times of youth sports in this city for 40 years. Because of her leadership and interest in the…
Coakley’s Office is Investigating Alleged Misconduct at Trash Incineration Plant on the Rumney Marsh
-By Seth Daniel For the Journal A whistleblower lawsuit against the RESCO trash incineration plant on the Rumney Marsh has apparently triggered an investigation by Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office, and one local group wants some information now. The lawsuit…
City Mobilizes for Snowstorm
By Joshua Resnek [email protected] With one big storm under our wings, now comes the second of the season and the first of the New Year. The city has mobilized its forces, from snow plows to ticket enforcement for those who…
Lynn Man Arrested in Connection with Bank Robbery in Everett
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted robbery of the Century Bank in Everett and subsequent police-involved shooting, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and Everett Police Chief Steven Mazzie informed the public today. Robert Giannino,…