By Cary Shuman Billy Devin Jr., whose family name has been synonymous with Lynn Classical athletic excellence for decades, kicked off his campaign for the Ward 7 Council seat at a reception at Hibernian Hall. Devin, whose campaign signs bear…
Author: Journal Staff
MBTA Reveals New Ferry Name with the Help of Local Lynn Students
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) officially held a rededication ceremony for a newly renamed ferry, the Frederick Douglass, on September 10 at the Blossom Street Pier in Lynn. The vessel, formerly known as the Schoodic…
Element Care PACE Appoints Zizza, as New Chief Medical Officer
Special to the Journal Element Care, a leading Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and managed care provider for Senior Care Options (SCO), is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Zizza, M.D., as the organization’s new Chief…
2025 Awardees for Latino Excellence on the Hill
Special to the Journal The Lynn legislative delegation was proud to nominate individuals from their district for the Annual Latino Excellence Awards organized by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. This event recognizes the outstanding and transformational work of…
MBTA Announces October Service Changes
Special to the Times-Free Press The MBTA announced service changes in October on the Green and Orange lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will…
Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed Near Chelsea
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced last week that West Nile Virus has been detected in Mosquitos and in Humans in surrounding communities. One is a woman in her 60s with exposure in Middlesex…
EBT Fraud, Card Skimming Operation Prevents Estimated Loss of $16.7 Million
Special to the Journal The U.S. Secret Service, along with local and state law enforcement partners from throughout the Boston area, concluded a three-day outreach operation aimed at combatting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud. Law enforcement…
It’s Vaccine Season for Senior Citizens
With the fall and winter months approaching, this is the time of year when health experts urge seniors over the age of 65 to get their annual flu and COVID-19 shots. The benefits of both vaccines are huge for even…
A Government Shutdown Benefits No One
As this is being written, it would appear as though the federal government is set for another government shutdown this week. Republican-controlled majorities have been responsible for most of the shutdowns over the past 30 years, starting with the Newt…