Special to the Journal The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce (GLCC) hosted the last mayoral debate at the Knights of Columbus between Darren Cyr and Jared Nicholson. Executive Director Colin Codner welcomed everyone; he presented questions to each candidate. Both…
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United States Postal Service Rates for Holiday Shipping Listed
It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to…
State Health Officials Announce Eighth Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) last week announced the eighth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a male in his 50s who was exposed to WNV in Middlesex County.…
Legal Initiative to Help GE Workers Available
Plant workers employed before 1981 diagnosed with various cancers are entitled to special benefits. Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer, pharyngeal cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, and mesothelioma are frequently caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos-laced products were used…
Mayor McGee Endorses Jared Nicholson
Mayor Thomas M. McGee has announced that he is endorsing Jared Nicholson for Mayor of Lynn. In his announcement Mayor McGee said that “being Mayor requires patience, an open mind, forward thinking, thoughtfulness, poise under pressure, and consensus building. That’s…
St. Mary’s Prevails Over Fenwick, 21-19 in OT
The stands at Donaldson Stadium were packed for the latest edition of the St. Mary’s High School-Bishop Fenwick sports rivalry, a Catholic Central League battle of football unbeatens. And the two Catholic Central League sports powerhouses gave their fans an…
Stopping Vandalism: Avery Seeks to Prevent Incidents at Manning Field
When Rich Avery, Lynn director of facilities at Manning Field, discovered incidents of vandalism inside the women’s and men’s restrooms at Manning Field two weeks ago, he developed a plan to prevent those incidents from happening again. Because the incidents…
News Briefs
Annual Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser at Ninety Nine Restaurants Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub announced today that the annual Boys & Girls Club fundraiser will go through Sunday, October 31 at all 103 Ninety Nine locations across New England and upstate New…
New Grant Program to Help Historic Places Challenged by Pandemic
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announces a new $3.5 million program designed to help preserve and interpret historic places that reflect the inclusive narrative of American cultural history, made possible through a generous grant from the National Endowment for…
A Q&A With Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Brad Hill
The MGC is pleased to welcome Bradford R. Hill as a member of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Commissioner Hill was sworn into office on September 16. Hill was appointed to the Commission by Governor Charlie Baker, Attorney General Maura Healey,…