The job of mayor of a large American city never has been easy, but these days the challenges facing our public officials who lead our major metropolitan areas are greater than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a confluence of…
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Something Else to Worry About
We were driving on the Expressway the other day and we heard on the radio that the Florida orange crop will be at its lowest output since the 1940s. “What? The 1940s?!?” we thought to ourselves. The point of the…
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City Announces Vision Lynn Steering Committee
Special to the Journal The City of Lynn Planning Department announces the membership of the Vision Lynn Steering Committee, which will guide the community engagement for the City’s first ever comprehensive plan, Vision Lynn. The Committee’s 34 members will assist…
Baker-Polito Administration Launches Tool for Residents to Access COVID-19 Digital Vaccine Card
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a tool that gives residents a new way to access their COVID-19 digital vaccine card and vaccination history. The new tool, called My Vax Records, allows people who received their vaccination in Massachusetts to access…
Baker-Polito Administration Secures Contract for 26 Million Rapid Antigen Tests
The Baker-Polito Administration announced an order was placed with iHealth to supply the state with 26 million rapid antigen tests over the next three months. The tests will be prioritized to support K-12 schools and childcare settings. The agreement allows…
Centerboard Launches Empowerment Scholarship
To help college students in the upcoming 2022-23 school year, Centerboard is pleased to announce our new Empowerment Scholarship. The Empowerment Scholarship is now open to students who are at least 18 years of age, are attending a two- or…
COVID 19 Test Result – What to Do If You Test Positive
Most people have mild COVID-19 illness and can recover at home without medical care. If you used a COVID home test kit and your result is POSITIVE • You have COVID and do NOT need to confirm result with another…
Rincon Macorisano Restaurant Holds Grand Opening
A large following of epicureans who enjoy good food and comfort came to the Grand Opening of Rincon Macorisano Restaurant. Rincon was established in 1993 in downtown Lynn and has a good following. Recently, restauranteur Basilio Encarnacion relocated his fine…
USPS Delivers 13.2 Billion Mailpieces and Packages This Holiday Season
The United States Postal Service reported preliminary performance metrics for the 2021 holiday season showing the organization saw volume increase when compared to the same time last year. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, it took on average 2.7 days…