Jerome MacDonald Amtrak retiree Jerome MacDonald of Revere, formerly of Cambridge, died on February 5 following a long illness. He was 81 years old. A US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and an Amtrak retiree, he was the beloved…
Author: Journal Staff
Catholic Schools Week sends strong message
Pope Benedict the XVI has shown how the Catholic Church is approaching the future by maintaining the excellence of its traditions. Catholic School education is the bulwark of Catholicism in America. The education of Catholic children all over the nation…
NSPO leads a musical trip to Europe
Classical music has been said to capture the imagination, and the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra’s Valentine’s Day concert at Swampscott High School will escort your imagination on a musical journey to old-fashioned Europe. Music Director Robert Lehmann will lead a…
Waterfront potential abounds but only if made worthwhile
Events are moving rapidly on the Lynn waterfront east of the Lynnway where, one day, the city is hoping for the kind of development that will utilize the waterfront. With the power line issue all but solved, the coming months…
Retaining the rollback
City hall officials should think long and hard about restoring the hour that was lost for bar owners during the last administration. The cutback has proven useful to law enforcement. It has also enhanced the city’s reputation outside of our…
Obituaries 02-02-2010
Lauretta Martin Member of Many Organizations Lauretta P. (Finlay) Martin of North Conway, NH, formerly of Chelsea, died on January 30. She was 87 years old. She was a member of the Catholic Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus,…
Sverker Retires as Tech Coach
Gary Sverker, head coach of the Lynn Tech football team for the past 19 seasons, announced his retirement at the breakup banquet last Thursday night at the Tiger’s Den. “I’m not going to announce captains for next year [because] I’m…
Clancy outspent Kennedy $167,000 to $32,000
Money isn’t everything when it comes to getting re-elected or elected, for that matter. This was proven in Lynn during the recent mayoral campaign. Former Mayor Edward Chip Clancy spent $167,000 on his campaign. Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy spent $32,000.…
Celebration of Art Fiste’s life to air on Lynn television
Cable television broadcaster John Hoffman will host “A Celebration of Arthur Fiste’s Life” television show on Feb. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the Lynn English High School library. Mr. Fiste, a former basketball coach, teacher, and member of the Lynn…
Phelan eminent domain filings completed
All the legal paperwork is complete and that paperwork will be filed in the Land Court this week for the taking of easements throughout the Lynn waterfront development area on portions of property where the power lines will be hanging…