Special to the Journal The Celebrate Literacy Day Planning Committee announced the organization receiving the 2023 Excellence in Literacy Leadership Award (ELLA). We are proud to announce that the recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Literacy Leadership Award (ELLA) is…
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Lynn Councilor-at-Large Nicole McClain
Patrick Gecoya A historic moment happened at Lynn City Hall Council Chamber. Nicole McClain became the first Black female to be sworn-in as Councilor-at-Large. Since the recent passing of Council VP Buzzy Barton, the Lynn City Charter requires a replacement…
Healey Appoints Patrick Lavin as MassDOT Chief Safety Officer
Governor Maura Healey and Massachusetts Transportation Secretary and CEO Gina Fiandaca announced the appointment of Patrick J. Lavin to the position of MassDOT Chief Safety Officer. Lavin has 40 years of experience in transportation safety and operations, including as a subject matter expert and technical writer…
Alysha Hill Bingham Leadership Foundation Hosts Fashion Show at Lynn Museum
The Alysha Hill Bingham Leadership Foundation held its Third Annual Fantastic Prom Fashion Show April 1 at the Lynn Museum. Hill Bingham, who holds a Batchelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Leadership, both from…
Meet and Greet With Lynn Fire Chief
By Pat Gecoya A meet and greet was held at Lynn Auditorium with new Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan. This was an opportunity for Lynn residents to interact with him in regards to public safety. Chief Sullivan wanted shared his vision…
Antisemitism Has No Place in Our Society
As we were reading about the federal court trial that is getting underway this week of the 50 year-old Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting 11 people and wounding six at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, which was the deadliest…
Guest Op-Ed: Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights 100 Days of Making Massachusetts More Affordable, Competitive and Equitable
Special to the Journal Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll’s 100th day in office was on April 15, and they are highlighting their key accomplishments to make Massachusetts more affordable, competitive and equitable. In addition to building out a…
Gordon “Buzzy” Barton: A beloved legend
The passing this past week of City Council member Gordon “Buzzy” Barton removes from our community a man who truly can be described as beloved by all who knew him. Buzzy touched the lives of thousands of his fellow Lynn…
Sean Reid becomes first School Committee candidate to qualify for Lynn ballot
Sean Reid has become the first School Committee candidate to successfully obtain the verified signatures necessary to be listed on the ballot in the Lynn municipal elections this fall. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of the…
Coppola announces candidacy for Ward 4 City Council
Donna Coppola has announced her candidacy for Ward 4 City Council. She is currently serving her 12th term on the Lynn School Committee as Vice Chairperson. She serves on finance, personnel, buildings and grounds and DEI subcommittees. Her years of…