Political observers watching elections since the start of the 2008 recession have noticed that races across the levels of government – from local to state to federal elections – have all included some element of negativity and hostility from the…
Author: Journal Staff
Patterson Appears at Project Smile Charity Event
It was a night full of jokes and laughter at the 7th Annual Charity Date Auction for Project Smile. There was one moment, however, that host Michael Winter swapped his comical demeanor for a more subdued one. Towards the end…
Incumbents Lead the Way in Ward, At-large Races: Ward 5 Race Will See a Recount as Chakoutis Leads, with Keo and Albaum Separated by 5 Votes
Name recognition, it seems, played a factor in the September 17 primary races for city council seats, as incumbents in almost every ward and at-large seat posted victories. Though the General Election on November 5 is the one that counts,…
Haven Project Event Was Educational and Inspiring
The Haven Project, a Lynn-based organization under the director of Gini Mazman, has been existence for less than a year, but it is already making a tremendous impact with its services for homeless young adults in the city of Lynn…
Congratulations, Chris Dwyer on Your Promotion to the Kansas City Royals of MLB
Chris Dwyer, who played sports at St. Mary’s High School and led the Spartans to the Super Bowl championship, was called up the Kansas City Royals last week. He joined the Royals on Friday and will remain with the team…
Lynn Fire Department Receives $625,000 in Grants
The Lynn Fire Department has received two Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) totaling more than $625,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. The first grant, $295,388, will be used for a community fire-education program that will start…
The Marshall Plan: Fate of the Marshall Middle School Project in Hands of the Voters
When the polls open at 7 a.m. today, residents will head to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. Also, at the bottom of the September 17 primary ballot, is a ballot question that will shape…
School Administration Now at 100 Bennett Street
The past few weeks have been extremely hectic for Lynn Schools staff working in the administration., as they have not only had to oversee the start of school for all of Lynn’s public school population, but they have also been…
Foley Family Finds Felicity at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s is a school known for the family atmosphere that is prevalent among its students, faculty, administration and alumni. No one knows that – or lives it –better than the Foleys. Jackie (Rowley) Foley is a veteran educator at…
New Marshall Middle School: Project Deserves the City’s Support
Today, Tuesday, Sept. 17, is a very important day for the future of the city of Lynn. Residents will head to the polls for the primary election for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee, but also to determine whether to…