Letter: Formulate opinions about Swampscott candidates by weighing truths
To the editor: I’m disappointed that The Item (April 14) published Alex Jafarzadeh’s letter, as it is not based in fact. Yes, it is an “opin... Read more.
Vecchione establishing himself as Saugus’ forward thinker
No question about it — Saugus Planning Board member Joseph Vecchione has established a reputation as a forward-thinking civic-minded town resident who is focu... Read more.
Lynn School Committee should get out of superintendent’s way
During his nearly-four-year tenure leading Massachusetts’ fifth-largest public school district, Lynn Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Tutwiler has re... Read more.
Let’s invest in Lynn’s history to enrich future generations
Asked on Wednesday if the city plans to spend money on repairing the historic Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) building on Andrew Street, Lynn Mayor Jared C. Ni... Read more.
An alternative to eminent domain for 2 State St.
The City of Lynn is making a beeline to court with Mayor Jared C. Nicholson and the City Council insisting that taking two buildings by eminent domain ― to pr... Read more.
Setting the record straight on incorrect rDNA coverage
Due to a reporter’s errors, the March 23 article, “Lynn City Council tables rDNA decision,” that appeared on Page 1 of The Item contained seve... Read more.
Shining a light on COVID-19’s student mental-health impact
Dawn Trainor, Saugus Public Schools’ executive director of pupil personnel services, did not mince words when she described COVID-19’s collateral da... Read more.
In Swampscott, a bridge built out of empathy and insight
At a time when war, political division, and a lurking pandemic have us on edge, four Swampscott High School students and four town seniors celebrated the human ... Read more.
Opponents’ misinformation need not hold up Lynn life-science vision
We share Lynn City Council President Jay Walsh’s frustration with the council’s vote on Tuesday to not act on the recombinant DNA proposal. A buil... Read more.
Saugus schools’ journey to excellence can pass through the Iron Works
Call it a happy confluence: The National Park Service has launched a restoration project at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site even as Superintendent ... Read more.