John Boland is the 2010 men’s champion at Gannon Golf Club after defeating Ben Friedman, 3 and 2, in the 36-hole final match Saturday at the Lynn course. It was just a great experience – I played just well enough…
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I don’t like the odds
The tragedy on the Lynnway last week is something I can’ get out of my mind. Think about it. You are traveling on the Lynnway in a small car, minding your own business on a lovely summer day. A friend…
East Boston Savings Bank riding high
The East Boston Savings Bank, who run a major banking branch in Wyoma Square, has announced stunning earnings for the Quarter ended June 30. The bank announced a net income of $3.2 million or 0.15 cents a share compared with…
Catholic Schools in Lynn get CSF Grant
St. Pius V School is pleased to announce that it was selected by The Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) as one of 49 elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Boston to be awarded a grant enabling them to participate in the…
Phelan uncovers rich trove of city owned art
City Council President Tim Phelan has recovered and made efforts to preserve seven pieces of 19th Century art – museum framed oil on canvas portraits of former Lynn mayors that were hidden under a pile of junk in the basement…
Lynnway odor mitigation on the way following meeting
A Friday morning meeting in room 402 at city hall between city officials led by City Council President Tim Phelan and Councillor Peter Capano may have done the trick in persuading Garelick Frams officials to take bold action to eliminate…
What might have been
This week marks the anniversary – the first – of former Mayor Pat McManus’ sudden and untimely death. This time last year, he had announced his candidacy for mayor. I, for one, did not believe he had a chance to…
Jarred Dwyer wears Agganis jersey proudly
When Jarred Dwyer was a young boy growing up in Lynn, his grandfather, Bob Dwyer, bought him an Agganis All-Star football jersey. Jarred never forgot the generosity or intention of his grandfather’s prescient gift. “I couldn’t wait for the day…
Council hearing debates new regulations for pit bulls
Pit bull owners beware – new regulations are about to be put into place by the Lynn City Council. The regulations will actually be new restrictions with the effort being all about reducing the number of violent pit bull attacks…
Long weekend, lots of fun
The 4th of July weekend brought Lynners out in massive numbers throughout the city for food, music and fireworks. The annual fireworks display at Red Rock Park Saturday evening was a super hit. Thousands attended the fireworks display, lining Lynn…