Author: Journal Staff
MassDOT Announces Launch of New Local Bottleneck Reduction Program
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of the new Local Bottleneck Reduction Program. Through the passage of the 2021 Transportation Bond Bill, the Baker-Polito Administration authorized establishment of a program that provides support to municipalities in…
St. Mary’s Varsity Club Induction Ceremony
Ten standout athletes, two coaches, a championship team and a contributor were inducted into the St. Mary’s Varsity Club on Oct. 14 in the Tony Conigliaro ’62 Gymnasium at the school. The ceremony had originally been scheduled for May 1,…
Jared Nicholson Receives Endorsements
Firefighters Local 739 Local 739 President Matt Reddy said “We are proud to endorse Jared Nicholson for Mayor of Lynn. We believe that Jared’s vision for the fire department’s role in the city, along with his commitment to our needs for…
General Colin Powell
The death this past week of General Colin Powell at the age of 84 removes from our country one of the most outstanding persons ever to serve the United States. Colin Powell was both a soldier and a statesman. What…
Get Your Booster Stat
With the FDA and the CDC recommending that already-vaccinated Americans over a certain age and with certain medical conditions receive booster shots, we urge all of our readers who qualify to receive a booster to do so as soon as…
Guest Op-Ed: Cargo Ships – America’s Old Jobs Floating at Sea
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Cargo ships waiting to unload at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach California could keep some of America’s store shelves bare for a while. These two ports handle the bulk of cargo coming from…
Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate
Special to the Journal The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce (GLCC) hosted the last mayoral debate at the Knights of Columbus between Darren Cyr and Jared Nicholson. Executive Director Colin Codner welcomed everyone; he presented questions to each candidate. Both…
United States Postal Service Rates for Holiday Shipping Listed
It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to…
State Health Officials Announce Eighth Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) last week announced the eighth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a male in his 50s who was exposed to WNV in Middlesex County.…