We’ve had quite a few weeks in which we have endured Syrian atrocities, a gunman at the Washington Navy Yard, terrorists at a Nairobi shopping mall, and a city election in Boston. It’s time to think about something frivolous. I…
Category: Editorials
Thank You, Sarah Bartley For Your Work at Catholic Charities
Sarah Bartley has moved on from her outstanding seven-year tenure at Catholic Charities North, an organization based in Lynn, to a position as director of development at United Way of the North Shore. But Bartley made her final curtain call…
Mayor’s Race Is Heating up
The race for the Lynn Mayor’s position between Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy and Council President Tim Phelan is generating a lot of conversation in every corner of the city. The debates being held this week and the Lynn Area Chamber…
Haven Project Event Was Educational and Inspiring
The Haven Project, a Lynn-based organization under the director of Gini Mazman, has been existence for less than a year, but it is already making a tremendous impact with its services for homeless young adults in the city of Lynn…
Congratulations, Chris Dwyer on Your Promotion to the Kansas City Royals of MLB
Chris Dwyer, who played sports at St. Mary’s High School and led the Spartans to the Super Bowl championship, was called up the Kansas City Royals last week. He joined the Royals on Friday and will remain with the team…
New Marshall Middle School: Project Deserves the City’s Support
Today, Tuesday, Sept. 17, is a very important day for the future of the city of Lynn. Residents will head to the polls for the primary election for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee, but also to determine whether to…
John Ford Steps Forward for Lynn Basketball
When Jake Canty was looking for a place to locate his ABA basketball franchise, he consulted his mentor and friend, John Ford, a member of the Lynn School Committee. Ford suggested the Lynn Tech Fieldhouse would be the right venue…
Congratulations, LynnCAM on the Great Debate
It’s not an easy task to host a political debate, let alone one with so much at stake and so much community wide interest – and on live television, no less. But LynnCAM and its executive director Cassi Vitali pulled…
School’s Back: So Be Careful Driving on Our Streets
School either already has begun or will be back in session shortly in communities all across the state — and that means motorists who have become accustomed to child-free streets during the morning commute once again must become eagle-eyed and…
Coach Zukowski’s Comments were Refreshing
Lynn Classical baseball coach Mike Zukowski comments were certainly refreshing at the team’s “celebration dinner” last week at Old Tyme Italian Cuisine. Speaking to the players and parents in attendance, Zukowski said he wanted to try a different approach to…