Gov. Maura Healey announced that, by the end of October, the state will no longer be able to add additional units to its emergency shelter system for families experiencing homelessness. For months, the state’s emergency family shelter system has been expanding at an unsustainable rate…
Author: Journal Staff
Hamas Are Terrorists, Not Freedom-Fighters
The demonstrations that have been occurring around the country, especially on college campuses, in apparent support of the Hamas terrorists who slaughtered 1400 Israelis, have been disappointing on many levels. The Hamas organization is not composed of “freedom fighters” who…
Will a Pill Make Americans Slimmer?
Americans have been overeating — and eating the wrong kinds of food — for a long time. It is estimated that 40 percent of Americans are obese and another 32 percent of us are overweight — which means that three…
Obituaries 10-19-2023
Robert (Bob) Kodzis Life Long Entrepreuner Who Courageously Faced Down Every Challenge That Life Threw at Him Until His Last Breath After a long life filled with love and accomplishments, Robert (Bob) Kodzis, of Saugus passed away on September 28. …
Education Comes First in Lynn
The most important gift in life is receiving an education. A new non-profit program named Education Comes First (ECF) began just over one year ago which is a separate entity from any partnerships. The first goal is raising funds to…
City Closes Magnolia Park, Heavy Metals in Soil
Special to the Journal The City of Lynn has shut off all access to a portion of Magnolia Park, after testing connected to the new Pickering Middle School project determined the presence of heavy metals in the soil a foot…
City Names Public Health, Parking Directors; CFO Reappointed
Special to the Journal Mayor Jared C. Nicholson appointed Lisa Tobin as director of public health, Jessica Chiappini as parking director, and reappointed Chief Financial Officer Michael Bertino, with the City Council confirmed. “We are excited with both appointments of…
Extraordinary Literacy Achievements Recognized: Campbell and Moreno Honored With ELLA Awards
The Celebrate Literacy Day Committee is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Excellence in Literacy Leadership Award (ELLA) – Amanda Campbell and Diana Moreno. These outstanding individuals have demonstrated unparalleled dedication and commitment to promoting literacy and language…
Aid to Ukraine Must Be Approved Forthwith
The entire country (with the exception of those whose goal is to cause anarchy and chaos) breathed a sigh of relief thanks to the last-minute passage by the House and Senate of a bill to fund the government for 45…
Tim Wakefield
We just wish to say a few words to acknowledge the passing this week of Tim Wakefield, the former Red Sox pitcher, who passed away suddenly this week from brain cancer. Beyond his remarkable success as a Major League pitcher…