The Lynn sports community was rocked this week by the announcement that Tony Luciano has decided to step down as the head coach of the Lynn American Legion Post 291 baseball program. Luciano, 50, has been a stalwart in Lynn…
Month: September 2022
Brown, Coulanges Lead St. Mary’s Past Winthrop
The Saint Mary’s and Winthrop football teams could meet again in the state playoffs, but for now the Spartans showed they have the clear edge, defeating the Vikings, 37-14, at Miller Field last Friday night at Miller Field in Winthrop.…
Lynn Station To Close on October 1 for Needed Improvements
Lynn Commuter Rail station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line will close on October 1, to address potential station deterioration issues. Seeking to take proactive measures to advance rider and employee safety, the MBTA is completely rebuilding the station as part of…
Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates the Success of the Greening the Gateway Cities Program
As part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s celebration of Climate Week in Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Doug Rice and state and local officials visited the City of Lynn to promote the Commonwealth’s Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP).…
Orange Line, Green Line Extension Service Resume on Schedule
Special to the Times-Free Press On Monday, September 19, both the Orange Line service and Green Line Union Square service resumed. The MBTA initiated the 30-day full closure of the Orange Line on August 19 to complete five years of…
Commuter Rail Announces Service Changes As Orange Line Service Returns
Keolis and the MBTA announced several changes to Commuter Rail operations as the Orange Line returned to service on Monday. Oak Grove station, which was re-opened to support passengers during the Orange Line service disruption, will remain in service, becoming…
Baker Declares September 18 to 24 To Be Forensic Science Week
Governor Charlie Baker has declared September 18-24 as Forensic Science Week in Massachusetts. This week marks the 10th anniversary of National Forensic Science Week, which recognizes the public service of forensic science professionals within the criminal justice system. The Baker-Polito…
Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Set for October 2
Registration is now open for the 2022 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, October 2, funds raised from the Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at one of the nation’s premier cancer centers, Dana-Farber…
Details Listed for Return of $2.941 Billion in Excess Tax Revenue to Taxpayers
Following the State Auditor’s certification that Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) net state tax revenues exceeded allowable revenues per Chapter 62F by $2.941 billion, the Baker-Polito Administration has announced details regarding the return of this excess revenue to taxpayers. “Stronger-than expected…
Get the New COVID Shot Now!
We realize that after two and one-half years of dealing with COVID-19, all of us just want to be done with COVID. But the unfortunate reality is that COVID-19 is not done with us, despite what President Biden suggested in…