The Probation Department has been run into the ground, according to Judge Paul Ware, an independent counsel who wrote a detailed report revealing exactly how the department has been abused. That report has caused shockwaves throughout the halls of the…
Author: Joshua Resnek
Carrasco asks Committee to ‘consider’ a dress code
Lynn School Committeewoman Maria Carrasco has been seeking affirmation from her colleagues on the board about the benefits of a dress code. “I’m just asking the school committee to consider it,” she said recently. Only the areas parochial schools presently…
Strangie seen as a likely successor to Fila at Lynn English High School
Although there is an apparent search to replace English High School Principal Andrew Fila who retired last week, Vice-Principal Thomas Strangie is believed to be the most likely successor to Fila. “He was Fila’s alter ego. He has been virtually…
Public hearing on adult entertainment Tuesday night in City Hall
After weeks of discussion and study the Lynn City Council is set to discuss an ordinance intended to severely restrict adult entertainment in the city. A public hearing will be held Tuesday evening in city hall. The ordinance as drafted…
Lynn’s foreclosure rate well below neighbors
It is hardly a surprise that foreclosures have caused dozens of Lynn property owners to lose their homes during the past three years. In fact, from August 2009 to August 2010, 50 homes were foreclosed on by their mortgage holders…
I don’t like the odds
The tragedy on the Lynnway last week is something I can’ get out of my mind. Think about it. You are traveling on the Lynnway in a small car, minding your own business on a lovely summer day. A friend…
East Boston Savings Bank riding high
The East Boston Savings Bank, who run a major banking branch in Wyoma Square, has announced stunning earnings for the Quarter ended June 30. The bank announced a net income of $3.2 million or 0.15 cents a share compared with…
Long weekend, lots of fun
The 4th of July weekend brought Lynners out in massive numbers throughout the city for food, music and fireworks. The annual fireworks display at Red Rock Park Saturday evening was a super hit. Thousands attended the fireworks display, lining Lynn…
Easy living? – Residency requirement investigations in jeopardy
The Flanagan-Kennedy administration has apparently stopped funding private investigators to pursue questions related to legal residency – putting the city’s residency requirement into jeopardy, according to city hall sources who wished to remain unnamed. This is a direct turnaround from…
Governor Patrick on triumphant Lynn tour
Govenor Deval Patrick began his day at the Lynn Health Center, moved on to Bridgewell – Lynn Mental Health Center on Boston Street and closed the circle at Lynn/Nahant Beach. In all three visits to locations either being expanded or…