Phelan re-elected Lynn council prez
LYNN – City Council President Timothy Phelan held onto his reins over the city’s legislators Tuesday when he was re-elected to the post by a 9-2 vote.Phelan... Read more.
Storm causing power outages, worst of the snow expected to end by mid-afternoon
A skeleton crew, including Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, manned Lynn City Hall today as the second nor’easter in two weeks battered the North Shore.”I’m... Read more.
Lynn City Hall open as storm continues
A skeleton crew manned Lynn City Hall today as the second nor’easter in two weeks battered the North Shore.Parents and guardians across the city were scrambling... Read more.
Blizzard warning in effect until 8 p.m., making travel treacherous
The blizzard warning, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for today’s snowstorm is expected to remain in effect until 8 p.m.Gov. Deval Patrick... Read more.
Lynn to build steps to High Rock Park
LYNN – The city plans to build a flight of stone steps connecting Essex Street and High Rock Tower before the end of June.James Marsh, director of the Department... Read more.
Recreational anglers now need state saltwater permit
LYNN – The days of picking up your fishing rod and tossing a line into the ocean without a license are gone.As of Jan. 1, saltwater fishing from beaches, rocks,... Read more.
Pentagon plans good news for GE
LYNN – U.S. Defense Secretary William Gates’ plan to order 41 more FA-18 Super Hornet fighter planes, unveiled Thursday at a Pentagon press conference,... Read more.
Probation literacy program turns 20
LYNN – Ten women on court probation in Lynn and Lowell graduated Friday from a literacy program designed to change their lives by introducing them to great... Read more.
Capt. Bourke retires after 34 years as Lynn firefighter
LYNN – When Robert Bourke joined the Fire Department in 1977, it wasn’t unusual to fight a fire every day.Bourke was promoted through the ranks to captain... Read more.
Cahill questions need for Lynn library dept.
LYNN – Lynn’s public library system, albeit a skeleton of its former self, still functions as a separate municipal department run by a chief librarian... Read more.