Author: Journal Staff

Vote splits city down the middle

Judith Flanagan- Kennedy’s 27 vote victory over Mayor Edward Chip Clancy has stunned the city. Actually, the vote has divided the city more than anything else; which brings to mind Abraham Lincoln’s famous quote made during a speech at the…

Mayor-elect Judith Flanagan-Kennedy

Judith Flanagan-Kennedy’s election last week marks a new era in Lynn politics. Her candidacy by write-in defied all odds and her final victory, although by 27 votes, also defied all odds. Her two victories leading to the mayor’s office is…

Obituaries 11-11-09

Stephen Bashore, 52 Carpenter for Seaver Construction Stephen Bashore died suddenly on November 2. He was 52 years old. A carpenter employed by Seaver Construction Company, he was born in Chicopee, the son of Arthur and Jean (Willis) Bashore and…

Election Day

All eyes are on the mayor’s race today as the city goes to the polls in what has become a hotly contested race. Mayor Edward Chip Clancy appears to have marshalled his forces since his stunning loss in the primary…

Get out and vote

You want Mayor Edward Chip Clancy to be returned for another four years, then you’ve got to get out and vote. You’d prefer his opponent, Councillor at Large Judith Flanagan Kennedy, well, you’ve got to get out and vote. You…