Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy last week discussed major reconstruction and improvement plans for Lynn Common, McManus Field and Frasier Field, all of which will begin in the spring. “We are undertaking major improvements to Lynn Common,” said Mayor Kennedy. “Really…
Author: Journal Staff
Mayor Kennedy Looks Forward to Her New Term
Just one month after her re-election victory for a second term as Lynn Mayor, Judith Flanagan Kennedy is relaxed and confident in the leadership she has provided to the city through her first term. “The first thing to ask yourself,…
A Gem of a Guy: Bobby Dwyer Was Admired by All
“A gem of a guy.” That’s how former Item sports editor Paul Halloran described Bobby Dwyer, the former graphic arts foreman at the daily newspaper who died last week. Mr. Dwyer was very involved in the Lynn sports community, having…
Obituaries 12-10-2013
Carmelo Minaya Longtime Hardward Store Owner Carmelo Minaya of Lynn died after a brief illness at the Peabody Glen Health Care Center on December 6. He was 87 years old. Born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he was…
Thanksgiving Dinner at Brothers Deli
George Markos, owner of Brothers Deli on Market Street, once against hosted a free full-course Thanksgiving turkey dinner for hundreds of local residents. Markos is pictured at his restaurant with some of the volunteers who helped bring enjoyment to residents…
United Way, LHAND Team up to Provide Thanksgiving Food for 1,200 Families
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development came together to distribute bags of food and gift cards to 1,200 families in the Lynn for the Thanksgiving holiday. LHAND was one of…
Girls Inc of Lynn Receives Generous Gift from the Honorable Amy L. Nechtem
The Honorable Amy L. Nechtem was awarded the 2013 Simmons College Alumnae Association Community Service award. This award recognizes alumna who has made significant achievements to the world around her through community service activities. Judge Nechtem is an associate justice…
Chakoutis Will Support Cahill for Council Presidency: Councilor-at-large Is Deserving of the Promotion
Ward 5 Councilor-elect Dianna Chakoutis said she will vote for Councilor-at-Large Daniel Cahill for president of the Lynn City Council. Chakoutis told the Lynn Journal that she will cast her vote for Cahill when the new council convenes for its…
St. Mary’s Honors Dr. Mary Grassa O’Neill with Cardinal Cushing Society Award
It was a celebration of Catholic education and one of its true champions at St. Mary’s Cardinal Cushing Society Reception at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Nov. 20. The school honored Dr. Mary Grassa O’Neill, who recently stepped down…
Gingerbread House Competiton to Benefit Housing Families Inc.
The Boston Christmas Festival hosted its 20th annual Gingerbread House Competiton to benefit Housing Families Inc., a Malden based non profit dedicated to ending family homelessness in Massachusetts. Boston area restaurants created elegant gingerbread houses which were on display at…