By Cary Shuman Jaime Figueroa has announced his candidacy for Lynn councilor-at-large in the 2017 city election this fall. Figueroa is currently treasurer of the Lynn Community Association. “I’ve been a public servant almost five years,” said Figueroa. “I’m a…
Month: February 2017
Markakis Optimistic about Proposal for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
By Cary Shuman Lou Markakis, consultant for Massachusetts Patient Foundation (MPF), one of the groups trying to open and operate a medical marijuana dispensary in the city, is hopeful that the Lynn City Council will vote for the group’s proposal…
Lynn Police Asking for Public’s Help with Recent Armed Robbery
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Lynn police are still searching for a suspect involved in alleged armed robbery that took place on Park Street near North Common on January 22, and they are now asking for the public’s help in identifying…
Wednesday Commute Hits Slick Patch
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Lynn Police and Fire crews responded to more than 60 calls for traffic accidents Wednesday morning, January 8, due to “an onset of sudden black ice,” according to Lynn Police Lieutenant Rick Donnelly, who added that…
Mass Development Bond Helps Lynn’s KIPP Academy Public Charter School Build Addition
MassDevelopment has issued a $5.7 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School. The school is using bond proceeds to build, furnish, and equip an approximately 12,000-square-foot addition to its campus, which will accommodate 600 students in…
Congratulations,New England Patriots!
We join the entire New England region in congratulating the New England Patriots on winning Super Bowl LI in what many are calling the greatest triumph in Boston sports history. This historic moment reaffirmed that the New England Patriots under…
Obituaries 02-07-2017
Pechof Mel Of Lynn, formerly of Cambodia Pechof Mel of Lynn, formerly of Cambodia, died on February 2. She was the beloved wife of the late Phum Taing; beloved mother , grandmother and sister. Visitation and Prayer service were held…
Patriots Parade 2017
Patriots Victory Parade, photos by Joseph Prezioso and Katy Rogers.
Pie in the Face Fundraiser
St. Mary’s students and staff raised more than $600 as part of Andrew Belliveau’s Gastroparesis Pie Challenge. Students bought raffle tickets with the prize being the opportunity to put a pie in a teacher’s face. The festivities took place…
In Appreciation:Amid Loss, Remembering Their Gains Mike Carr
By Joyce Erekson When the English High athletic director Dick Newton and assistant principal and former AD Gary Molea talk about Mike Carr, it’s not wins and losses, titles or milestones that dominate the discussion. Both Newton and Molea say…