The Lynn Fire Department has received two Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) totaling more than $625,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. The first grant, $295,388, will be used for a community fire-education program that will start…
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The Gately Connection: School Committee Candidate Was a Coach of Undefeated Lynn English Basketball Team
School Committee candidate Lorraine Gately has 33 years of experience as a teacher and one very special connection to one of Lynn’s greatest basketball teams. Gately, who taught at Eastern Junior High, English High School, Breed Middle School, and Pickering…
The Marshall Plan: Fate of the Marshall Middle School Project in Hands of the Voters
When the polls open at 7 a.m. today, residents will head to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. Also, at the bottom of the September 17 primary ballot, is a ballot question that will shape…
School Administration Now at 100 Bennett Street
The past few weeks have been extremely hectic for Lynn Schools staff working in the administration., as they have not only had to oversee the start of school for all of Lynn’s public school population, but they have also been…
Foley Family Finds Felicity at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s is a school known for the family atmosphere that is prevalent among its students, faculty, administration and alumni. No one knows that – or lives it –better than the Foleys. Jackie (Rowley) Foley is a veteran educator at…
Kennedy, Phelan Debate the Issues on Live Television
The Great Lynn Mayoral Debate is now in the books. Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy and Council President Timothy Phelan offered sharp exchanges on a number on issues and how they would lead the city over the next four years during…
Semi-pro Basketball Team Will Be Based in Lynn: The Aba’s North Shore Tides Will Play Home Games at Lynn Tech
The league that launched the professional basketball career of “Doctor J,” Julius Erving, is coming to Lynn. Team owner Jake Canty has announced that the semi-professional North Shore Tides will play their American Basketball Association (ABA) home games at the…
Fatal Police Shooting Under Investigation: Victim Allegedly Reached for Officer’s Weapon
Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett’s office is investigating the officer involved shooting on Newcastle Street, that left an Iraq War Veteran dead and the three police officers involved on paid administrative leave while the investigation is on-going. According to…
A Tragedy on All Fronts: Following Shooting We Must Ask: Was There a Way to Avoid This?
The tragic death last week of an Iraq war veteran, during what began as a routine police call for a disturbance of the peace should first and foremost be looked at as the tragedy that it is. Denis Reynoso, according…
The 19th Annual St. Mary’s Golf Open
From left, Assistant Head of School/Principal Dr. Mark DiFabio, Golf Open co-chairs Mike Reddy and Cheryl Meninno, Head of School Grace Cotter Regan and Board of Trustees Chair Jack King.