“There is a job available every two years for the position of Ward One City Councilor and I want the job,” said Debbie Plunkett. She has been knocking on doors in Ward One asking neighbors for their support and she…
Month: April 2013
Lynn Students on Dean’s List at Marian Court
The following students from Lynn were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Marian Court College in Swampscott: (from left) Robyn Gaines, Jessica Gambale, Ashley Curtin and Jacob Fernandez. They are pictured with Marian Court President Dr.…
Girls Inc.: 70 Years of Inspiring Girls and Young Women
We congratulate Girls Inc., an outstanding Lynn organization, for “70 years of inspiring girls and to be strong, smart and bold.” The Lynn Journal was invited to attend the 25th Annual Celebration Luncheon on April 11 and we had the…
Obituaries 04-16-2013
John Fern Retired Chelsea Police Patrolman, Recipient of Three Citations John Fern, a retired Chelsea Police Patrolman, passed away at the North Shore Medical Center – Salem Hospital on April 9 following a long illness. He was 76 years old.…
English Valedictorian Jake Meagher Admitted to Harvard College
Jake Meagher, the top-ranked student in the Lynn English High School Class of 2013, has been accepted to Harvard College in Cambridge. Meagher learned of his acceptance to the nation’s most prestigious university while returning from a preseason trip to…
Spartans Soccer Standout Scores Scholarship from Merrimack
Alexander “Xan” Alleyne has soccer in his blood, so there was never much question that he would play at a high level — if, that is, he took care of other matters, namely academics. “I know what type of soccer…
Lynn Youth Soccer Team Remembers Sandy Hook Students
The Lynn Youth Soccer Breakers girls team is paying tribute this season to the Sandy Hook Elementary School students and staff members who were killed in a tragic incident on Dec. 14, 2012 at the school in Newtown, Connecticut. Tim…
Beyond the Soccer Field: Lynn Youth Players Learning Important Lessons
Lynn Youth Soccer is one of the city’s largest individual sports organizations, providing superior instruction to young players, many who move on to play at the high school level and beyond. Playing youth sports is also about learning teamwork, good…
Barton Announces for Re-election to Councilor-at-large Position: Councilor Makes Donation to Victims of Lynn Fire
Councilor-at-Large Buzzy Barton announced his candidacy for re-election during a reception last Thursday at Old Tyme Italian Cuisine. Following his remarks to supporters, Barton made a donation to victims of a four-alarm fire at 145 Lewis Street that left dozens…
Solimine Family Hosts Re-election Fundraiser for Mayor Kennedy
The Solimine family hosted a fundraising reception for Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy on March 27 at Lucia Lighting and Design on Western Avenue. David Solimine Jr., co-owner of Lucia Lighting with Lucy Dearborn, said the hosting of the event amounts…