Residents cautious but hopeful with new CDC guidelines
As more people throughout the country receive COVID-19 vaccines, hope has begun to spread that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for this pandemic. The... Read more.
Lynn will create a planning department
LYNN — The city will establish a planning department, following a unanimous vote by the City Council on Tuesday. “I have no doubt this department … will... Read more.
Swampscott Senior Center celebrates St. Paddy’s with grab-and-go meals
SWAMPSCOTT — Seniors were able to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year despite the pandemic, with a drive-through meal pickup of corned beef and cabbage. The... Read more.
Lynn to seek proposals for former Marshall school property
LYNN — The city of Lynn will put out a request for proposals (RFP) for the former Thurgood Marshall Middle School property on Porter Street. The City Council voted... Read more.
St. Patrick’s Day: I hate it
When I was a kid, I loved St. Patrick’s Day. I was always the kid wearing the shamrock headband and all-green outfit to school, excited that people everywhere... Read more.
Trujillo to receive award for Latina leaders
LYNN — The Item’s own Carolina Trujillo will be honored Thursday by Amplify Latinx for her work in the local Latino community. Trujillo serves as community relations... Read more.
Swampscott Police will not charge protesters after march blocks traffic
SWAMPSCOTT — Police will not charge protesters after a Sunday march blocked traffic and allegedly caused a minor car crash, according to a Swampscott Police Department... Read more.
Swampscott helping seniors ‘Keep in Touch’
SWAMPSCOTT — A new program at the Swampscott Senior Center is helping town residents connect with seniors who have been dealing with isolation during the pandemic.... Read more.
How did we get here? A look at why we still need Women’s History Month
Women make up approximately 51 percent of the world’s population. Mathematically, this makes them a majority. Yet women everywhere feel as though they are still... Read more.
Swampscott seeking input on Hadley Elementary reuse
SWAMPSCOTT — The town is conducting a survey of residents to seek input on how to use the site of the current Hadley Elementary School. “The Hadley Elementary... Read more.