As COVID-19 updates evolve worldwide, Lynn residents will be faced with varying degrees of hardship. Families who are in arduous economic situations are grappling with the joint need for childcare and maintaining an income. In addition to the need for…
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Mayor Lays Out Lynn’s Plan in Fighting the Coronavirus
The following is Mayor Thomas McGee’s Statement to the City Council: Thank you Council President Cyr. The news surrounding COVID-19 outbreak, commonly known as the coronavirus, is constantly changing and rapidly evolving. Yesterday, I declared a State of Emergency within…
SBA to Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement last Friday in response to the President’s address to the nation: “The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital…
Money Tips to Stay Safe from Coronavirus
By Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub Analyst •Ask Your Bank for Help “Many banks and credit unions have stated they are willing to offer assistance to people who face temporary financial hardship due to the coronavirus,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “These…
Earth Day Poster Winners Announced
During last week’s City Council meeting, Councilor-At-Large Brian Field announced the winners of the “Keep Lynn Clean” poster contest. The contest was set in motion on Earth Day, April 22, and inspired students to use creativity as a way of…
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St. Mary’s Boys Claim Division 3 North Title
The St. Mary’s High School boys basketball looked every bit like the No. 1 seed in a thorough 63-40 victory over No. 11 Weston in the Division 3 North final Saturday at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. Coach Dave Brown’s…
English Boys Basketball Advances to State Final
Playing on the biggest stage in Massachusetts high school basketball, the Lynn English boys basketball team was more than equal to the spotlight. Coach Antonio Anderson’s Bulldogs are returning to the state finals after an impressive 74-58 victory over Mansfield…
Home Sales Fell in 2019, But Prices Reached Record Levels
Single-family home sales in Lynn fell slightly last year. But there was no relief from rising prices as buyers paid a premium for a piece of the American Dream. For the third consecutive year, home sales fell modestly last year…
Girls Inc. of Lynn annual Celebration Luncheon April 2
When the doors open at the Hilton DoubleTree in Danvers on Thursday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m., hundreds of community leaders, elected officials, businessmen and women, girls and supporters of girls will unite to celebrate Girls Inc.’s 32nd Annual Celebration…