Seeking a fifth term as Councilor-at-Large, Brian LaPierre looks forward to making more improvements in the City of Lynn. He has continuously been very accessible and responsive to constituents. Brian said, “As City Councilors, we have achieved much, by increasing…
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USPS Honors Author and Illustrator Tomie dePaola
The U.S. Postal Service celebrates children’s book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola with the release of a Forever stamp. A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held May 5, at the Currier Museum of Art. “There are many gifted children’s…
Local Students in the News
Malden Catholic Students From Lynn, MA Achieve Honor Roll – Third Quarterr Malden Catholic students have completed the coursework required for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has three categories for outstanding academic performance honors: President’s…
Solimine Receives Lifetime Patriot Award
The newly revitalized Lynn Veterans Council, consisting of veterans’ organizations in the city, honored David Solimine Sr. with its Lifetime Patriot Award during a luncheon Saturday at the Knights of Columbus. Veterans Council President Charles Dineen and Lynn Veterans Services…
Nicole McClain Sworn In As Councilor-at-Large
Mary Jane Solimine Was A Wonderful Woman
Our city lost a great lady this week with the passing of Mrs. Mary Jane Solimine on Monday. Together with her husband, David Solimine Sr., to whom she was married for 65 years, Mary Jane formed a philanthropic couple who…
Moulton Hosts Forum on Affordable Housing Crisis
Congressman Seth Moulton convened a forum Monday at the Lynn City Council Chambers that focused on solutions to the current affordable housing crisis in Massachusetts and on the North Shore. Mayor Jared Nicholson delivered the opening remarks for the forum,…
Celebrate Literacy Day Planning Committee Announces 2023 Excellence in Leadership Award Recipient
Special to the Journal The Celebrate Literacy Day Planning Committee announced the organization receiving the 2023 Excellence in Literacy Leadership Award (ELLA). We are proud to announce that the recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Literacy Leadership Award (ELLA) is…
St. Mary’s Hockey Program Bids Fond Farewell to Retiring Coach Mark Lee at Awards Banquet
Mark Lee was such a successful and revered coach that the Massachusetts State Hockey Coaches Association inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 2017, the same year that Lee led the Spartans to the Division 1 state championship. Lee…
Lynn Councilor-at-Large Nicole McClain
Patrick Gecoya A historic moment happened at Lynn City Hall Council Chamber. Nicole McClain became the first Black female to be sworn-in as Councilor-at-Large. Since the recent passing of Council VP Buzzy Barton, the Lynn City Charter requires a replacement…