Stu Primus’ nickname on the Lynn Classical basketball team was “Do-It Stuart.” Why? Because he just did it. He did it on the basketball court and the football field, and even on the baseball field as an All-Star (with Tony…
Month: May 2021
Darren Cyr Kicks off his Campaign for Mayor
Nicholson for Mayor Campaign Holds Successful Virtual Kickoff
Special to the Journal Jared Nicholson, candidate for Mayor of Lynn, hosted a virtual kickoff of his campaign for Mayor on Wednesday, May 12. Speaking during the event in support of Jared’s candidacy were Patti Capano, Rosa Feliz, and Jared’s…
Baker Files Legislation to Extend Certain COVID-19 Emergency Measures
Governor Charlie Baker will file legislation to extend certain emergency measures currently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergency will be rescinded, he reported on Tuesday. Most restrictions, including…
Stu Primus Pays Tribute to Sports Reporter Bob Keaney
Stuart Primus has sports stories and photos from the (Lynn) Daily Item and Lynn Sunday Post that fill multiple scrapbooks. One of the sportswriters covering the spectacular careers of Primus and his Lynn Classical teammates during the glory years was …
Brian Castellanos Scholarship Marathon
School Committee member Brian Castellanos will run a 26.2 marathon scholarship fundraiser for the Class of 2021. He ran last year with the idea to raise funds helping Class 2020 for financial assistance to attend college. This past year seniors…
Phinix Kitchen and Lounge Grand Opening
A quaint appearance and inviting lounge offers a variety of healthy International cuisines. This new restaurant located at 56 Central Square will capture one’s appetite. Owner Sam Pogosov was excited to expand his business into Lynn as he said, “We…
John C. Mihos
The recent passing of John C. Mihos removes from our midst one of the foremost residents of our community for the past 50 years. Mr. Mihos was a Lynn guy through-and-through. A 1964 graduate of Lynn Classical, where he played…
Letter to the Editor
Affordable Housing Problem To the Editor. Rising housing costs remain one of the most pressing issues that We, as a Nation, State, Region and City presently face. Current home prices and rents are not sustainable for our City’s working-class families. …
McGee Announces Appointment Of Christopher P. Reddy as the City of Lynn Chief of Police
Special to the Journal Mayor Thomas McGee is pleased to announced the hiring of Christopher P. Reddy as the new Chief of Police for the City of Lynn. Chris was selected from a list of several highly-qualified candidates who completed…