Letter to the editor: Safety and the rail trail
Proponents of the Wakefield-Lynnfield Rail Trail claim that the trail would make Lynnfield a safer town, but we strongly disagree for the following reasons. Creating... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Markey has served Lynnfield
The purest form of democracy is the town meeting, where every citizen has a voice. New England has had the town meeting form of government in most towns for more... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: New thinking for Bali Hai site
The Bali Hai restaurant has been empty for months, and there is no definite plan for an apartment building to replace it even though three different proposals have... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: No on MarketStreet cinemas
Will this nightmare ever end and does National Development not know the meaning of no? National Development assumes that if they wait long enough, they will whittle... Read more.
We’re just like NBA players — and it’s not a good thing
If ever there was a group of people we’d think wouldn’t have a care in the world, it would be NBA players. Their wealth, talent and fame are beyond what... Read more.
Letter to the editor: Time to renew respect in schools
I am really concerned about students, teachers, lunch aides — all of us who work within Lynn public schools. The problem is with a few students and their behavior.... Read more.
Letter to the editor: A vote for Markey
Town Moderator may not be the most-recognized position in town government, but it is incredibly important. The moderator conducts Town Meeting — the legislative... Read more.
Bury residency once and for all
It’s time to dig a grave for the city of Lynn’s employee residency law and deep-six the absurd and counterproductive live-where-you-work requirement.... Read more.
Ehrlich looks to the future
State Rep. Lori Ehrlich’s approach to shaping government has focused on renewable and alternative energy advocacy. She began her civic career 21 years ago... Read more.
Commentary: Lynn needs good jobs and YMCA chief should help
As Lynn natives, we see firsthand that our community needs good jobs now. As we embark on a major revitalization effort, the fuel that will keep the engine moving... Read more.