Special to the Journal Four new Lynn Councilors took the Oath of Office joining seven current members on the Council. This new Council makes up a diverse group for the next two years. They bring a personal talent with a…
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City Invests $2.2 Million in Affordable Housing
Special to the Journal In 2022, the City created the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and designated $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the trust. To date, more than $2.2 million has been invested to increase…
Boston Nonprofit Acquires Senior Affordable Housing in Lynn
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) has acquired Olympia Square Apartments, a 44-unit, 100% Section 8, fully occupied senior housing building in Lynn, just north of Boston. Formerly known as the Sweetser Block, the building was constructed in 1874 and originally…
DCR and Greenbelt Announce Conservation Restriction on Lynn Woods, Permanently Protecting the Park From Development
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Greenbelt, Essex County’s Land Trust (Greenbelt), today announced they have partnered to protect more than 2,000 acres of Lynn Woods, as part of a decades-long effort with the City of Lynn to…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Never Gave Up
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2024 will mark 56 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Replace Belichick? Good Luck With That!
As we are writing this at the beginning of the week, there is rampant speculation that the Patriots are going to fire Bill Belichick, who undeniably is the greatest football coach of all time. Yes, he had a great quarterback…
Obituaries 01-12-2024
David Raymond Doucette Of North Dakota, formerly of Lynn David Raymond Doucette, 68, of Rugby, North Dakota died at his home on December 29. David was born on January 15, 1955 in Lynn to Raymond and Elsie (Abel) Doucette. He…
L/CPL Bradley J. Campus Remembered
A very large crowd came to L/CPL Bradley J. Campus memorial dedication at Clark Street playground on a warm bright day. It was a poignant moment and became a celebratory event honoring Lynn’s hero. Sgt. Major Ken Oswald opened the…
Looking Slick: City Launches New and Improved Website
Special to the Journal One of the items on Mayor Jared C. Nicholson’s to-do list after taking over as mayor in 2022 was completely revamping the City’s website. That can be crossed off the list. As of Monday, those who…
NSCC Offering Electric Vehicle Charging
Special to the Journal If you are searching for places to charge your electric vehicles you can now add both the Danvers and Lynn campuses of North Shore Community College to your list. The college, with help from grant funding,…