The United States Postal Service Board of Governors last week announced the establishment of a bipartisan Election Mail Committee that will actively oversee the United States Postal Service’s support of the mail-in voting process. The committee will be chaired by…
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U.S. Department of Labor Finds OSHA Falling Short When Needed Most
With unjust firings resulting from requesting a mask, reporting feeling sick, or suggesting safer work protocols to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, thousands of workers are finding their rights on the job being violated without consequence, according to MassCOSH.…
Be Sure to Vote in the Primary
This Tuesday, September 1, is primary election day in Massachusetts for both national and state legislative offices. Primary elections in Massachusetts typically are of little or no consequence because of the overwhelming Democratic voting enrollment and because most Democrats run…
Politicizing the Pandemic
This past Sunday evening, President Donald Trump held a news conference to announce that the use of blood plasma in treating patients who have contracted Covid-19 has been shown to reduce the death rate from Covid-19 by 35% — a…
Letter to the Editor
Join me in Voting for Joe Kennedy To the Editor: Not so long ago when my office uncovered the largest case of fraud ever perpetrated upon this country by the rampant greed of the big banks and their Wall Street…
Bike Patrol in Action at CBD
If you have visited the downtown area recently you may have seen our newly formed Central Business District (CBD) Bike Patrol Team in action. The team’s neon green uniform makes them easily recognizable. As the population of the downtown area…
City Clerk Announces Early Voting Schedule for Sept. 1 Primary
Special To The Journal Lynn City Clerk and Election Chief Janet Rowe has announced the early voting schedule for the Sept. 1 Primary. Early voting can be done in person or by mail. In-person early voting at Lynn City Hall…
Fares at Lynn Commuter Rail Station Lowered to Zone 1A Extended
The MBTA today announced that Zone 1A fares will be accepted at Lynn and Riverworks Commuter Rail Stations on a pilot basis through December 31. The extension of this pilot provides additional travel options for North Shore customers, eases crowding…
House Provides an Update on Ongoing Productive 2019-2020 Session
During the ongoing Massachusetts 191st General Court’s 2019-2020 session – which has been extended through legislative action – the House has passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as major legislation relating to education, transportation, and…
MassDOT Develops New Mobility Dashboard
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the release of the new MassDOT Mobility Dashboard. This dashboard is another resource for members of the public to visualize, analyze, and monitor data collected by MassDOT to better understand the effects of…