Recent statistics indicate that the single-biggest cause of motor vehicle accidents these days can be attributed generally to what is known as “distracted driving.” According to some reports, more Americans now are killed on our roads because of distracted driving…
Month: March 2019
Guzman Heats up the Garden Parquet Floor
When Lynn English basketball coach Antonio Anderson learned that Jarnel Guzman had transferred from St. John’s Prep to English, his first thought was: “I was happy.” Guzman, a junior guard, continues to bring smiles to the entire Lynn coaching staff.…
Anderson Talks About Being a Basketball Coach
Antonio Anderson has enjoyed many big moments a basketball career that has spanned from Lynn Tech (high school) to Memphis (college) to Oklahoma City (pro). “This is whole different feeling,” said Anderson when asked by reporters about his amazing career.…
Arch Angels: St. Mary’s Prevails on Pivotal Shot Call
Jeff Newhall has led his St. Mary’s teams to two state titles, taken Marblehead to the brink of a third, won a tournament at Disney and several Boverinis, and produced a string of victories over the most elite programs in…
Carving a Niche in the Food Economy
The city of Lynn has a great food economy with large companies such as Old Neighborhood, Traditional Breads, Side Kim Foods and Kettle Cuisine, not to mention numerous small eateries and small convenience stores that sell prepared foods influenced by…
Waterfront Report Given to Council
Dave Andrews of Brown, Richardson and Rowe gave a brief overview of the Lynn Waterfront Open Space Master Plan to the City Council last week. Since the plan was developed there have been several public meetings on it. The next…
Joseph Aiello to Speak at the LACC Transportation Forum
On Tuesday, March 12, the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) will host a Transportation Forum from 8-10 a.m. at the Lynn YMCA. Joseph Aiello, Chairman of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Fiscal & Management Control Board will be the…
Proposed ‘T’ Hikes Meet With Outcry from Commuters, Elected Officials
A roomful of commuters and elected officials roundly rejected proposed MBTA fare hikes during a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the State Transportation Building in Boston. Steve Poftak, general manager of the MBTA, outlined the increases, which would…
AG’s Office to Host Events Across the State for National Consumer Protection Week
In celebration of the 21st annual National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Maura Healey announced a series of events designed to help empower and educate Massachusetts residents. “The AG’s Office advocates for consumers every day, arming them with the tools…
Let’s Close the Loophole in State Law to End Human Trafficking
The recent national news stories concerning a massage parlor in Jupiter, Fla., have brought to light what is nothing less than a national abomination: The trafficking of women that reaches into every corner of the United States. The news stories…