Category: News
Mayor-Elect Nicholson Names Transition Team
Special To The Journal Mayor-Elect Jared Nicholson has announced the formation of a Transition Committee to advise his incoming Administration as well as the launch of a website to support his team’s outreach and recruitment: www.lynnforallofus.com. The Transition Committee will…
State Senate Passes Mental Health ABC Act 2.0
Special To The Journal Senator Brendan P. Crighton voted along with the entire Massachusetts State Senate to pass the Mental Health ABC Act 2.0: Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC) to further prioritize mental health care reform in Massachusetts and ensure that people get the mental health care they need, when they need it. With the passage of the Mental Health ABC Act…
The Procopio Companies Announce LEED Platinum Certification at Caldwell in Lynn
The Procopio Companies (Procopio), a fourth-generation, full-service real estate development and construction management firm based in Lynnfield, MA, announced that its luxury mixed-use residential property Caldwell has achieved LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for its efforts in sustainable design. Caldwell is…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Lauren Conway of…
Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of New Public Park in Lynn
Special to the Journal Seeking to expand recreational opportunities for the public, the Baker-Polito Administration celebrated the official opening of a newly constructed park in the City of Lynn between Spencer Street and Cottage Street. As part of the celebration,…
As Thanksgiving Nears, State Fire Marshal Offers Several Safety Tips
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey offered a safety message in advance of the #1 day for residential fires in Massachusetts. “Over the past five years, there have been more than twice as…
Lynn English School Community Honors Thomas Strangie at Retirement Celebration
Colleagues, friends, and family honored former Lynn English teacher and principal Thomas Strangie at a retirement celebration Tuesday at Spinelli’s, Lynnfield. After graduating from Lynn English in 1982 and attending Boston University, Strangie began as a substitute teacher at English…
St. Mary’s Football Team Beats Medway in State Quarterfinals
The St. Mary’s High School football team defeated Medway, 40-14, in the Division 6 quarterfinals Friday night at Manning Field. St. Mary’s (9-1) will play Abington (9-1) in the state semifinals Friday at Quincy High School, with the winner earning…
Lynn Honors Veterans at Lynn Commons
Veterans Day was celebrated at the Frederick Douglass Bandstand inside the Lynn Commons. A beautiful autumn morning provided a refreshing moment for many veterans who were treated to a delicious breakfast before the Veterans Day Ceremony. Director of Veteran Services…