Pine Hill resident Dianna Chakoutis has taken out nomination papers for the Ward 5 seat on the Lynn City Council. “I’ve been out getting signatures and I’m halfway there,” said Chakoutis, who is making her first bid for elective office.…
Author: Cary Shuman
English Valedictorian Jake Meagher Admitted to Harvard College
Jake Meagher, the top-ranked student in the Lynn English High School Class of 2013, has been accepted to Harvard College in Cambridge. Meagher learned of his acceptance to the nation’s most prestigious university while returning from a preseason trip to…
Lynn Youth Soccer Team Remembers Sandy Hook Students
The Lynn Youth Soccer Breakers girls team is paying tribute this season to the Sandy Hook Elementary School students and staff members who were killed in a tragic incident on Dec. 14, 2012 at the school in Newtown, Connecticut. Tim…
Barton Announces for Re-election to Councilor-at-large Position: Councilor Makes Donation to Victims of Lynn Fire
Councilor-at-Large Buzzy Barton announced his candidacy for re-election during a reception last Thursday at Old Tyme Italian Cuisine. Following his remarks to supporters, Barton made a donation to victims of a four-alarm fire at 145 Lewis Street that left dozens…
Solimine Family Hosts Re-election Fundraiser for Mayor Kennedy
The Solimine family hosted a fundraising reception for Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy on March 27 at Lucia Lighting and Design on Western Avenue. David Solimine Jr., co-owner of Lucia Lighting with Lucy Dearborn, said the hosting of the event amounts…
A Classy Beginning: Angelo Diiorio Opens a New Barber Shop on Boston Street
Angelo DiIorio is a recent graduate of the New England Hair Academy in Malden and now the owner of a new barbershop in Lynn. DiIorio hosted the grand opening for his new business, Classy Edge Barbers, Saturday at 13 Boston…
Fields of Expertise: John Kasian Has Mastered His Role of Managing Fraser and Manning Fields
When the Fisher College baseball team plays its first home game Thursday at Fraser Field, Lynn’s John Kasian will be front and center monitoring the proceedings on and off the field. Kasian, 54, who works in the Lynn Office of…
A Golden Moment for Wojewodzic: Eighth Grader’s Winning Goal Will Be Remembered Forever at St.
Two weeks have passed since Ashley Wojewodzic scored the goal that shook up the Massachusetts girls high school hockey scene and ended undefeated, top-ranked Woburn’s season. Wojewodzic, a 14-year-old eighth grader for St. Mary’s, came off the bench to score…
St. Mary’s Wins Division 1 State Title: Butler, Crugnale, Skinnion Lead Spartans to 2-1 Victory over Arlington Catholic
The St. Mary’s High School girls hockey team completed its amazing season with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Arlington Catholic Sunday morning, claiming the Division 1 state championship at the TD Garden. All-Scholastic senior Alison Butler broke a 1-1 tie…
Kettle Cuisine is Moving to Lynn
Jerry Shafir, president of Kettle Cuisine, finalized a lease agreement last Friday for the building that will serve as the company’s new home at 330 Lynnway, Lynn. Shafir said the company will be moving all of its operations from Chelsea…