Special to the Journal The Flax Pond Association has purchased and donated eight brand new, heavy-duty, steel drum trash barrels with lids for use at Flax Pond Park. Plans also are underway for a clean-up of the area. “With the…
Month: September 2021
Preliminary Election for Mayor Set for Tuesday
Lynn voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to nominate two candidates for mayor for the final election in November. Mayoral candidates Darren Cyr, Michael Satterwhite, and Jared Nicholson have been campaigning for the past several months,…
Celtics PA Announcer Eddie Palladino Lends His Voice to New NBA Video Game
Diehard Boston Celtics fans are sure to recognize the new voice that will serve as the announcer for Visual Concepts’ upcoming NBA 2K22 video game that will be released around Christmas. East Boston native, Saugus resident and “Voice of the…
Former Postal Worker from Lynn Sentenced for Stealing Mail
A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee was sentenced in federal court in Boston for stealing mail, including almost $5,000 in stimulus payments, and making over $16,000 in fraudulent purchases and ATM withdrawals. Angela Gomez, 40, of Lynn, was sentenced…
Woman Indicted in Connection With Trafficking Multiple Victims for Sex
A Revere woman has been indicted for trafficking multiple victims for sex through Crystal’s Day Spa in Revere, which she was allegedly operating as a front for human trafficking, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. Two employees of the business have…
Lynn Receives Part of $21M Grant for MVP Program
Building on its commitment to creating a more climate change resilient Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration last week announced $21 million in grants to cities and towns including one grant for Lynn through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. The Lynn…
Lynn Comedian, Actor Demi Woodz Is a Potential Star in Entertainment Biz
He is funny. He is talented. He is handsome. And that combination is serving Lynn’s Demetri Underwood well as he advances to new heights of popularity and recognition in the entertainment industry. As he waits to hear about his status…
RMV Announces New Customer Service Options
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing on Monday, September 20, it will begin offering a new wider variety of statewide services to provide convenient service options and flexibility and to continue ongoing efforts that have been put…
Restore Happy Hours? Are They Crazy?
There seems to be a move afoot to place a ballot question for the November, 2022, state election that would allow for the return of so-called Happy Hours (a/k/a, drink as much as you can, as fast as you can)…
Guest Op-Ed: What Life Seems to Be
Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is short. The best we can do, is the best we can do. If we are doing our best, then what more can we expect from ourselves and others? Most people are doing the best they…