By Penny & Ed Cherubino What special comforting foods do you plan to include in this year’s holiday celebrations? Food and feasting are part of the Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa year-end celebrations. When you reflect on past seasons,…
Essex County STAR Transitional Program Successful
Special to the Journal Essex County Sheriff Kevin Coppinger initiated a STAR program (Supporting Transition and Re-Entry) to help individuals who are confronted with personal challenges. These individuals faced barriers. “Entering STAR, these participants learn new skills, improve meaningful relationships,…
Free COVID-19 Vaccines Through Mobile Van Delivered in Lynn
The Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn has teamed up with the Mass General Brigham Community Care Vans to host COVID-19 vaccines clinics through January. “We want to keep people as healthy as possible this new year and the mobile van…
Demakes Family YMCA Dedicates Indoor Track in Memory of Christopher P. Oesterlin
The Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn dedicated its Indoor Track this past weekend in memory of Christopher P. Oesterlin. Christopher passed away suddenly on December 13, 2019 and was the son of long-time YMCA employee Phil Oesterlin and his wife…
Healey, Driscoll Announce Administration and Finance Secretary, Top Staff
Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Driscoll announced their first round of hires for their incoming administration. Matthew Gorzkowicz will be appointed as Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. Kate Cook will be Chief of Staff and…
Latest MBTA Bus Redesign Forum Looks at Equity
By Adam Swift The MBTA’s Bus Network Redesign meets almost all standards for equity under the federal Civil Rights Act according to T officials. Last week, the MBTA held an online forum on equity implications of its proposed Bus Network…