St. Mary’s, a Catholic, college-preparatory school for students in Grades 6-12, has named John F. Dolan, Ed.D. head of school and David J. Angeramo associate head of school. The appointments mark the successful conclusion of a national search that commenced…
Month: March 2018
Boston Marathon Runner Upton Running for Special Olympics
The Special Olympics hold a special place in Jessica Upton’s heart, and this year, she’s going the distance (26 miles, 385 yards to be exact) to raise money for the cause. Upton is running the Boston Marathon (her first) as…
Lynn City Council Passes Wage Theft Ordinance
On Tuesday night, the Lynn City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance that would block dishonest contractors and subcontractors from doing business with the city through public bids. Lynn joins a growing list of cities and towns in the…
The Kids are Alright
The tremendous outpouring by young people all across the country this past weekend in support of meaningful gun control was absolutely spectacular. It is fair to say that no issue has galvanized America’s youth to such an extent since the…
Happy Passover And Happy Easter
One of the most significant religious holidays of the year for Jews and Christians alike occurs this week with the observances of Passover and Easter. Jews celebrate Passover as a commemoration of their liberation by God from slavery in ancient…
Lynn Jets Hockey Team Celebrates Outstanding Season
The Lynn Jets high school hockey team celebrated its successful 2017-18 season at an awards banquet hosted by the Parent Boosters Tuesday night at Spinelli’s, Lynnfield. The Jets finished with a 13-6-4 record, defeating Latin Academy (5-4) and Shawsheen Tech…
USAF Ambassadors in Blue Visit Classical
The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team – the Ambassadors in Blue – showcased its amazing skills, precise drill movements, immaculate uniform appearance, and attention to detail before an appreciative student body Monday in the Lynn Classical High…
Two Supervisors of Attendance to be Hired
Discussion of the search for a new Supervisor of Attendance continued at the recent School Committee meeting, as the committee members took turns giving their views on whether the position should be expanded to two people instead of one. Superintendent…
MCU Launches Latino Economic Advancement Advisory Council
Metro Credit Union welcomed Latino community leaders from Lynn and Salem to take part in its Latino Economic Advancement Advisory Council. In an effort to create effective solutions and address challenges facing members in different stages of the financial spectrum,…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Program to Reduce Contamination in the Residential Recycling Stream
The City of Lynn will be receiving $40,000 in a state grant on educationg residents on how to recycle better. The Baker-Polito administration has announced a new resource through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to help cities and…