The second annual All Ability Day at Revere Beach is scheduled for next Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Revere Disabilities Commission, which has received a grant from Save the Harbor/Save the…
Guest Op-Ed: Tips to Help Massachusetts Residents Navigate Health Care More Easily and Save More Money
By Dr. Ana Stankovic In the past, an imperfect and often complicated health care system, along with rising costs, impacted consumers’ ability to easily access care. In fact, nearly 11% of adults nationally and over 7% in Massachusetts avoided care due…
Obituaries 08-01-2025
Kenneth D. Sessler U.S. Census Bureau Retiree Kenneth D. Sessler, 73, of Weymouth, died on July,12, 2025 after a long illness. Ken was born and raised in Lynn and lived in Boston Back Bay before moving to Weymouth. He was…
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…
Lynn Shelter Association Names New Family Shelter in Honor of Sean Reid
By Cary Shuman The beautiful plaque presented to Rep. Sean Reid by the Lynn Shelter Association at the ribbon-cutting ceremony said it all. It read, “Welcome to Reid House, dedicated to Sean Reid, who has taken his lived experience with…
Jordan Avery Announces Candidacy for Ward 7 Seat on Lynn City Council
By Cary Shuman Well-known Lynn resident and business owner Jordan Avery has announced his candidacy for the Ward 7 seat on the Lynn City Council. Following is his announcement: “Dear Residents of the Great City of Lynn: As proud native…