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James Lamanna honored at party at Italian- American Club
18+ hour, 52+ min ago (289+ words) A tremendous turnout of family and friends honored new Lynn City Clerk James Lamanna at a celebration at the Italian American Citizens Club in Lynn. " Reflecting on the club being filled to capacity in tribute to him, Lamanna said, "I'm…...
Classical coach Tom Sawyer has has the Rams heading to the MIAA Tourney " again
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (461+ words) When Tom Sawyer took over as the head coach of the Lynn Classical girls basketball program, he had the proverbial "big shoes to fill." But Sawyer has kept the program soaring (or should we say Sawyer-ing) to considerable heights since…...
Boston Food Access Council awarded Community Power Grant from Project Bread to advance food justice and systems change
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (798+ words) Food insecurity is not just about food " it is about deep structural disparities," says Adriana Mendes-Sheldon, Director of Community Partnerships at Project Bread. "True transformation happens when. .. Boston Food Access Council, of Boston, has been named a recipient of Project…...
Cuffe-Mc Ginn Funeral Home and Parker Funeral Home Come Together to Continue a Lynn Tradition
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (387+ words) Two long-standing Lynn funeral homes with deep family roots are coming together to continue serving the community with care, familiarity and respect. Cuffe-Mc Ginn Funeral Home has partnered with. .. Two long-standing Lynn funeral homes with deep family roots are coming…...
2 Life Communities breaks ground on Solimine House in Lynn
4+ mon, 4+ hour ago (310+ words) Lynn Journal Special to the Journal Senior housing developer, owner, operator, and advocate 2 Life Communities welcomed an exhilarated crowd to the official groundbreaking celebration for Solimine House in Lynn. Scheduled for completion in fall 2027, the development will create 150 new apartments…...
Coco Alinsug will offer bold new leadership as council president Ward 3 councilor announces his 10-Point Agenda
4+ mon, 4+ hour ago (264+ words) Constantino "Coco" Alinsug will be elected president of the Lynn City Council Monday, and there will be several changes to follow in the way the 11-member body conducts its operations and serves its constituents. Alinsug, who was elected to a…...
Catholic Charities Boston launches Holiday Giving Drive with M&T Bank to support food for families
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (581+ words) M&T Bank is joining Catholic Charities Boston (CCAB) in providing Hope for the Holidays to those in need. M&T Bank is collecting non-perishable food items at all Greater Boston branch locations. .. M&T Bank is joining Catholic Charities…...
Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed Near Chelsea
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (409+ words) Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced last week that West Nile Virus has been detected in Mosquitos and in Humans in surrounding communities. One is a woman in her 60s with exposure in Middlesex County,…...
State Retailers Set for Sales Tax-Free Weekend on Aug. 9, 10
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (320+ words) Special to the Journal Saturday, August 9, 2025, and Sunday, August 10, 2025, are the official dates of Massachusetts" annual sales tax holiday thanks to actions taken by the Massachusetts Legislature today. During the holiday, the state"s 6. 25 per cent sales tax is suspended…...
MBTA Announces August Service Changes
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (554+ words) Special to the Journal The MBTA has announced service changes in August on the Blue, Orange, Lowell, and Fitchburg lines." On the Blue Line: Blue Line service will be suspended between Airport and Wonderland for nine days, August 9 " 17. Free and…...