Just in time for the unofficial beginning of summer, the Save the Harbor water quality ratings are out for area beaches, and some fared better than others. The scores are based on the average of the last six years and…
Author: Sue Woodcock
Crowd Funding Eyed for the Waterfront
June 1 is a very important date to soccer fans around the world. It’s when The Championship soccer league, also known as the English Football League, holds its playoffs. It’s also when supporters of a temporary waterfront development idea will…
Ehrlich Considering Congress
With Congressman Seth Moulton throwing his hat in the ring as a Democratic candidate for President of the United State in 2020, a lot of people are watching State. Rep. Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead, Swampscott and a small portion of Lynn)…
Creighton and Ehrlich Team Up for Diversity in Journalism
State Rep. Lori Ehrlich and State. Sen. Brendan Crighton have teamed up to file a bill addressing diversity in journalism. The bill H.181 would establish a commission to study journalism in underserved communities. The bill has been sent to the…
NSCC, Food Project Team up in New Greenhouse
North Shore Community College and the Food Project have teamed up to build and utilize a 1,200 square foot greenhouse on the side of the college at 300 Broad St. “The intention is for the greenhouse to be shared between…
Saugus Sues over Lynn Pot Shop
They warned the Lynn City Council that they would sue if it approved a recreational marijuana shop at 829A Boston St., site of the former O’Brien’s Pub and Saugus officials did just that by filing an appeal in Land Court.…
State, City Officials Seek to Have Ferry
There’s a clear consensus among Lynn local officials that there needs to be a Lynn Ferry, especially now that the Tobin Bridge will undergo construction for the next two years. “In order to alleviate the negative impacts and increased congestion…
Garelick Farms Parcel Sold to Boston Developer
The former Garelick Farms plant on the Lynnway promises to be a key piece in water development plans. The site was recently purchased by A.W. Perry. “It’s exciting to see real interest on the waterfront,” said Mayor Thomas McGeee. “I…
Drew Russo Selected as City Personnel Director
The Lynn City Council unanimously approved the Mayor’s recommendation to have Drew Russo become the next Personnel Director for the city. “We are excited to bring Drew Russo on as the Personnel Director,” said Mayor Tom McGee in a statement.…
Cultivation Site Approved
The City Council granted a special permit for the first marijuana cultivation center in Lynn at 71 Linden St. Bostica, LLC was approved for a 40,000 square-foot “grow facility” on the site of the Harvard Folding Box Company. Attorney James…