Category: News
Lynn Veterans Council will Hold Salute To Service Golf Tournament August 6
Plans announced for parade in 2026 By Cary Shuman The Lynn Veterans Council (LVC) will hold the 2025 Salute To Service Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Gannon Municipal Golf Course in Lynn. The event is the first of…
Celebrate Creativity at the Lynn Arts and Cultural Festival
Special to the Journal Get ready for a full afternoon of inspiration, music, and community as the Lynn Arts & Cultural Festival lights up the city on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This free, family-friendly celebration brings together the heart and…
Julie P. Dorsey Announces Candidacy for School Committee
Special to the Journal Julie Dorsey has announced her intention to seek election to the Lynn School Committee. The following is her announcement: “My name is Julie Pyram Dorsey, and I’m running for the Lynn School Committee because I have…
Councilor Nicole McClain Receives Endorsement from Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus PAC
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus PAC (MWPC PAC) has officially endorsed Councilor Nicole McClain for re-election as Councilor At Large in the City of Lynn. The MWPC PAC, a leading organization committed to increasing the number…
Ward 7 Council Candidate Jordan Avery Holds Campaign Kickoff Reception
A large crowd of family members, friends, neighbors, and supporters attended a campaign kickoff reception for Jordan Avery, who is a candidate for the Ward 7 seat on the Lynn City Council. City Council President Jay Walsh, who currently holds…
Boston Harbor Now Announces First-Ever Overnight Camping Experience on Spectacle Island
Special to the Journal For the first time ever, campers can sleep under the stars on Spectacle Island. Boston Harbor Now invites you to Camp Spectacle—a one-of-a-kind overnight adventure packed with s’mores, stargazing, ranger-led walks, and breathtaking views of the…
State Retailers Set for Sales Tax-Free Weekend on Aug. 9, 10
Special to the Journal Saturday, August 9, 2025, and Sunday, August 10, 2025, are the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday thanks to actions taken by the Massachusetts Legislature today. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 per cent…
MBTA Announces August Service Changes
Special to the Journal The MBTA has announced service changes in August on the Blue, Orange, Lowell, and Fitchburg lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and…
Lynn Calm Team Formally Launched
Special to the Journal The City, in partnership with Eliot Community Human Services, has officially launched its unarmed response team, officially named the Lynn Calm Team. The pilot phase of the Lynn Calm Team implementation will consist of proactive outreach…