We congratulate St. Mary’s head football coach Matt Durgin and his players on winning the Catholic Central League championship and wish the Spartans good luck in their playoff game Tuesday at Manning Field. Matt Durgin has been an outstanding mentor…
Category: Editorials
Lunch with Santa is Always a Fun Event
The Lynn Parks and Recreation will sponsor “Lunch with Santa” this Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Tyme Italian Cuisine on Boston Street. This is an enjoyable event that Lynn Parks Director Lisa Nerich…
The People Have Spoken : Obama, Warren, and Local Democrats Big Winners
Ten years ago this week, a majority of Lynn voters joined with the rest of the Commonwealth in electing Mitt Romney as our governor, sending him on a trajectory that would take Romney within a whisker (or two) of becoming…
Excellent Teamwork : Lynn Carried out Its Plan Well for Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy hit Lynn hard with its strong winds and driving rain but a well-executed plan by city officials helped minimize the effects of the tremendous storm and accelerated the city’s recovery from it. Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, Emergency Management…
Be Sure to Vote : It’s Your Choice….and It’s a Big One
The pundits have proclaimed that the upcoming Presidential election presents the starkest contrast between the candidates of the major parties in generations. And for once, we agree with the pundits. The gaping chasm separating Democratic President Barack Obama and his…
Question 3
Lynn residents will be casting a vote on Election Day on Question 3 – by voting yes or no on a proposed law that will eliminate state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by qualifying patients.…
Voting on Question 2
Lynn residents voting on November 6 will have the option to vote for or against a ballot measure regarding physician prescribed and assisted suicide. It is, obviously, an important ballot question as it goes to the core of how we…
Thank you, Chronicle
The Channel 5 Chronicle piece depicting Lynn last week was perfect in nearly every way. We want to thank the Chronicle people for doing such a wonderful job of showing this city’s positive aspects so brilliantly. Television has the power…
Of Canines and Things
A few months ago, the state enacted a new law to modernize animal-control laws, which includes the first statewide rules for tethering canines. The bill signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick is especially aimed at those who are convicted…
Columbus Day
Monday the 8th is the annual celebration of Columbus Day – which commemorates the achievements of Christopher Columbus, chief among them, the discovery of America. No 15th Century explorer matched the heroism and daring that Christopher Çolumbus brought onto the…