In 1782, the then-Congress of the United States approved the Latin phrase, “E pluribus unum,” — “Out of many, one” — for the Great Seal of the United States. The phrase since that time has been attached to many of…
Author: Journal Staff
Lynn Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Women Construction Workers Make ‘Herstory’ at First-Ever Women Build Boston Conference
Special to the Times-Free Press Women in the building trades came together for the first-ever Women Build Boston conference on Saturday, October 8, highlighting Boston’s leadership in making the construction industry more inclusive and diverse. The conference, dedicated to celebrating…
DOR Announces September Revenue Collections Total $4.187 Billion
Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder announced that preliminary revenue collections for September totaled $4.187 billion, $194 million or 4.9% more than the actual collections in September 2021, and $224 million or 5.7% more than benchmark.[1] September 2022…
Voter Registration Deadline for the State Election Is October 29
We wish to remind all of our readers that the deadline for registering to vote for the upcoming state election is October 29. Citizens of Massachusetts have three ways to register to vote: on-line, by mail, or in-person at your…
The End of an Era In Mass. Politics Is at Hand
The decision by Gov. Charlie Baker not to seek re-election effectively has brought to an end an era in Massachusetts politics. Although Massachusetts voters typically have split our legislature and governorship between Democrats and Republicans for much of the past…
Lynn Veterans Council Presents Patriot Award
Crighton announces $400,000 grant for Barry Park playground equipment
State Sen. Brendan Crighton is proud to announce alongside the Lynn legislative delegation that the City of Lynn has been awarded $400,000 for Barry Park playground equipment through the State’s Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program. This…
Boston area organizers gather for Shared Gifting Circle
By Shane Rogers It was a warm and sunny day at the end of June on the Boston waterfront. As the morning breeze blew in from the harbor, community organizers from around the Greater Boston area were descending downtown to…
NSCC Foundation awards $343,000 in scholarships
Special to the Journal The North Shore Community College (NSCC) Foundation has awarded $343,000 in scholarships to 300 NSCC students for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. This represents the highest amount ever awarded by the Foundation in a single…