Month: October 2022
Camp Fire North Shore Honors Tom McGee With Its Community Partner Award
Camp Fire North Shore presented its Community Partner Award to former state senator and mayor Tom McGee at “An Evening at the Lynn Museum” fundraising event on Oct. 13. McGee was honored for his outstanding contributions to the community and…
Senator Brendan Crighton Endorses Yes on Question 3
Sen. Brendan Crighton, who represents the 3rd Essex District, has announced his support for the approval of Question 3 on November’s ballot. The question will update Massachusetts’ liquor laws to enhance consumer convenience while protecting small businesses. A yes vote…
Early Voting Starts This Weekend
We wish to remind our readers that early voting will get underway this weekend, October 22, at every city and town hall throughout the state. Early voting presents a wonderful opportunity to vote in-person for those who choose not to…
Don’t Be an Apathetic Citizen: This Is Why It’s Important To Vote
With the pre-election polls suggesting that there are no competitive races for the major elective offices in Massachusetts, there is a temptation to think that our vote won’t matter. However, we would urge all of our readers to consider this:…
E Pluribus Unum: Do We Still Believe in It?
In 1782, the then-Congress of the United States approved the Latin phrase, “E pluribus unum,” — “Out of many, one” — for the Great Seal of the United States. The phrase since that time has been attached to many of…
Lynn Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
BC Basketball Star Marnelle Garraud Transfers to Vanderbilt
Marnelle Garraud, who began her basketball career at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn where she was a Catholic Central League MVP in Jeff Newhall’s powerful program, will be playing for the Vanderbilt University women’s basketball team in the 2022-23…
Lynn Boys and Girls Club Will Honor Lisa Nerich With Its Hall of Fame Award
The Lynn Boys and Girls Club will honor Lisa Nerich, Associate Commissioner of the Lynn Department of Public Works, with one of its prestigious Hall of Fame Awards at its Fifth Annual Celebration Oct. 19 at the Danversport Yacht Club.…
Women Construction Workers Make ‘Herstory’ at First-Ever Women Build Boston Conference
Special to the Times-Free Press Women in the building trades came together for the first-ever Women Build Boston conference on Saturday, October 8, highlighting Boston’s leadership in making the construction industry more inclusive and diverse. The conference, dedicated to celebrating…