Tom McGee is very likely the most popular elected public official in the city. He represents a widely varied district including Marblehead, Swampscott, Nahant, Saugus and the entirety of Lynn. He even has two wards in Melrose. McGee is finishing…
A decade of excellence – Fila retires as Lynn English principal
Andrew Fila said he had “ten great years – a great decade” as principal at Lynn English High School. “It’s time to move on and let someone else take over and continue what’s been going on,” said Fila who announced…
Barton named Licensing Board chairwoman
Mayor Judith Flanagan-Kennedy has named Patricia Barton to head the city’s Licensing Commission, replacing John Pace, whose term had ended. At the same time, the mayor replaced License Chairman Richard Coppinger, naming Barton chairwoman. Coppinger said he would continue serving…
Memory Lanes Lynn City Bowling League begins 56th season
The Lynn City Bowling League is rolling along for the 56th consecutive year. Thirty-two bowlers, 22 men and 10 women, are keeping the tradition alive each Saturday at three candlepin bowling establishments, Jim Barber’s Lucky Strike Lanes, Lynnway Sportscenter, and…
Hail, Andrew Fila
Lynn English High School will not be the same without Andrew Fila. The longtime principal, a great moving force for achievement at the high school, will be sorely missed now that he has retired. His announcement sent by e-mail to…
The waterfront
Has anyone in a position of responsibility thought of drawing up a plan for the development of the waterfront and then having a competition and awarding the right to the bidder willing to invest the most? That’s how the Lynn…