Those of us who live in this city tend not to check out the value of our homes anymore at websites like Zillow. Those who are brave enough to do so always report back that the situation is very bad,…
Author: Journal Staff
Making Waves
The Lynn waterfront was pounded by heavy surf all day Sunday attracting major attention from passersby.
Hannah Byrne Signs Letter with Saint Anselm College Classical Senior will Play Softball
It’s been a grand April for Lynn Classical softball star Hannah Byrne. She’s already hit a home run out of Cy Tenney Park in Peabody and helped save a no-hitter with her glove for pitcher Mackenzie Coppinger. This week she’s…
Lynn Shelter Benefit Major Success
There are events and there was the Lynn Arts event for the Lynn Shelter Association which was held Friday evening at the Lynn Arts studios in Central Square. This evening gathering held to raise money for a good cause brought…
Lynn’s Municipal Salaries Hold no Surprises
The recent release by the city of Lynn’s municipal salaries – that is – the amount of money taxpayers are forking over to pay our various public employees for their yearly pay, shows no meaningful trends and gives away no…
Numbers Decline in Wyoma Little League
Wyoma Little League, which held its opening day ceremonies Saturday, has always been one of the largest and most successful youth baseball organizations in the city and the region. Wyoma teams always seem to perform very well in the District…
Municipal Salaries Now and Then
Most local newspapers print municipal salaries as though they are all about insults, shock and awe – that we should be shocked that municipal employees make good salaries and benefits with the awe – why should it be that way?…
Obituaries 04-18-2011
Derek Fula Died of Metatastic Melanoma Derek G. Fula of Lynn, formerly of Revere, died on April 13 following a two year battle with metastatic melanoma. He was 27 years old. He was the beloved son of Denise E. MacAllister…
Permanent Mark – Tavernese Elected to Candlepin Bowling Hall of Fame
Joseph Tavernese is candlepin royalty now, officially joining the pantheon of the greatest bowlers who ever participated in the sport. Tavernese, whose sterling record as a professional bowler includes 50 appearances on television, has been elected to the International Candlepin…
Lynn Tech Changing Guard Causing Raised Eyebrows
There are big changes being made by the administration at Lynn Technical High School. Tech’s new principal Diane Paradis is apparently making moves seeking to put in place her own staffing preferences which has included, so far, the removal, replacement…