Essex Tech receives math acceleration grant
DANVERS — Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School has received an $80,000 grant to create a math-focused Acceleration Academy for around 80 students... Read more.
Perfect blend: cafe and gym in Lynn
LYNN — After nearly 11 months of renovating what used to be Welch’s Florist, Michael Quintana opened his new nutrition cafe and fitness center, Innergy,... Read more.
Lynnway strip mall sold for $5M
LYNN — The properties at 364-370 Lynnway and 210-226 Blossom St. Extension were sold last week for $5.27 million, according to the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds. ... Read more.
State legislature passes $101M COVID bill
BOSTON — The state legislature passed a $101-million COVID-19 supplemental-spending bill on Thursday, which is a $46-million increase since the bill was first... Read more.
Swampscott boards battle over appointment
SWAMPSCOTT — Select Board members expressed their frustration with the Housing Authority during a meeting on Wednesday night after learning that the Housing Authority... Read more.
State funding awarded to ‘On the Grow’ program in Lynn
LYNN — The Baker-Polito Administration has announced 65 grants, totaling more than $20 million, for 62 organizations in the state through the Community Empowerment... Read more.
Recycled bottle caps turned into benches for Lynn bike trail
LYNN — The new community bike trail between Spencer and Cottage streets that officially opened in November will see new benches installed in the coming months. ... Read more.
Lynn author publishes book of poems after going blind
LYNN — Dany Acosta’s life drastically changed in 2014 when he found out he had kidney failure, which led to a stroke, two seizures, 19 surgeries in seven... Read more.
Lynn woman charged with stealing social-security benefits
LYNN — A 64-year-old Lynn woman was arrested on Monday and charged with stealing more than $50,000 in social-security benefits, the U.S. Attorney’s office... Read more.
Saugus Board of Selectmen want to hear complaints
SAUGUS — The Board of Selectman allowed residents to speak during a meeting last week about two alleged contractor’s yards operating out of 132 Main St.... Read more.