Special to the Journal The City is spending $100,000 to install lighting on five railroad bridge underpasses, providing for safer passage for both pedestrians and vehicles. There are five underpasses that will be illuminated. The MBTA owns the bridges, but…
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Former Mayor Tom McGee Named Next Chair of the MBTA Board of Directors
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey announced that she is appointing Thomas M. McGee as the next Chair of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) Board of Directors. McGee has served as a board member since April 2023. He…
Bridge Renamed Honoring Bill Russell
Special to the Journal Mayor Michelle Wu joined Mrs. Jeannine Russell, Governor Maura Healey, state and local officials, and Celtics leadership and players to rename the North Washington Street Bridge as the William Felton ‘Bill’ Russell Bridge. Russell, a civil…
As Halloween Creeps Closer, NFPA Urges Public to Keep Fire Safety in Mind
Special to the Journal As Halloween creeps closer, fire safety hazards lurk among many of the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2018 and 2022, an annual average of 835 home structure fires…
Enrollment Now Open for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) enrollment period for the 2024-2025 winter heating season will open on October 1. This critical program provides financial relief…
News Briefs
Boston-area landlord Arraigned on Fraud Charges A landlord with properties in East Boston, Chelsea and Revere was arraigned on charges related to fraudulent applications for pandemic-era housing relief in Suffolk Superior Court on October 17, 2024. Steven Stoico is charged…
City Celebrates Opening of New Lynn Woods Playground
Special to the Journal The City of Lynn held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 4 for the new Lynn Woods Playground located on Great Woods Road adjacent to the softball field. Mayor Jared Nicholson led the ceremony and speaking program for…
MBTA Extends Popular Lynn Ferry Service Through November 29
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Family Friends Fete Jean O’Donnell on her 90th Birthday
Special to the Journal Genevieve “Jean” Donnell celebrated her 90th birthday in the company of her children, other members of her proud family, and friends at Old Tyme Italian Restaurant. Jean attended Sacred Heart School and St. Mary’s High School,…
Wellness Pathways at GLSS Celebrates Class of 2024
Wellness Pathways at Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) held its first annual graduation celebration on Thursday, October 3, at the Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn. The festive program recognized the achievements of over 160 adults—proudly dressed in caps and gowns—who…