Warren Keel Jr., one of the premier high school point guards in Massachusetts, has transferred from Lynn English to Bradford Christian Academy, a private school located in Lawrence. A dynamic 5-foot-9-inch, Keel was the most valuable player in the Greater…
Month: August 2023
Striking Gold on the Gridiron: Youth Football Phenom Jadiel Ortega Begins His High School Career at Lynn Tech
Jadiel Ortega accomplished a lot on the football field this summer. And that’s an understatement. After playing in the New England Flag Football League and excelling at a tournament in New York, Ortega was recommended for a tryout on the…
Elwell Seeks New Players As He Takes Over Classical Baseball Program
After an incredible run of success as a Greater League Babe Ruth All-Star manager, Leon Elwell is looking to conquer new baseball diamonds. Elwell has been named the varsity head baseball coach at Lynn Classical High School, succeeding Mike Zukowski…
City Updates Rental Inspection Program
Special to the Journal In September 2020, the Lynn City Council passed the Rental Inspection Ordinance. The new ordinance would require a yearly registration of all rental units, including condominiums, as well as an inspection of said unit once every…
Overnight Lane Closures on General Edwards Drawbridge Over the Saugus River
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced deck repairs are underway on Route 1A northbound on the General Edwards Drawbridge in Lynn and Revere. The repairs are expected to continue nights from 8:00 p.m. each night to…
Fire Officials Emphasize Safety for Incoming College Students
Special to the Journal As thousands of young adults make their way to Massachusetts colleges and universities, fire service leaders are reminding students and parents to be sure their living spaces have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms,…
Jeff Newhall Campaigns for Ward 1 City Councilor
Ward 1 Candidate Jeff Newhall is ready on day one when elected. He will bring a positive leadership role to Ward 1. Jeff is campaigning with a visionary outlook for a better future for Ward 1 and the City of…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Equitable Expansion of Electric-Vehicle Rebate Program
Special to the Journal The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced substantial changes to the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles Program (MOR-EV Program), which provides rebates for the purchase or lease of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty battery electric and fuel cell…
MCB Commissioner John Oliveira Speaks on Budget at Low Vision Group Meeting
Story by Marianne Salza John Oliveira, Acting Commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB), Brookline, attended the August 16 Winthrop Low Vision Group meeting at the Robert DeLeo Senior Center to discuss the proposed $27.1 million FY2024 state…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Holy Cross Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List Local students were named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. The following local students made the list:…