Lynn probation officer of 22 years reflects on opioid crisis
LYNN — Kelley Montgomery has been a probation officer at the city’s district court for 22 years. In that time, she has worked with more than 500 people tryi... Read more.
Lynn resident Christopher Cole named Civil Engineer of the Year
LYNN — Lifelong Lynn resident and the town of Reading’s Assistant Public Works Director Christopher Cole has been given the Boston Society of Civil Engineer... Read more.
Lynn Youth Fire Academy creates a pathway for students
LYNN — Like many high school students, 17-year-old Kevin Smart was uncertain about his path after graduation. But that has all changed in just a few weeks tha... Read more.
Lynn Police clarify incident on Market Street, say no stabbing occurred
CORRECTION: Due to incorrect information given to The Item from a source, this story originally reported a stabbing occurred at 195 Market St. Updated informati... Read more.
Lynn celebrates anniversary of American with Disabilities Act
LYNN — The Lynn Disability Network and Caring Hearts Special Rights Support Group hosted a celebration of the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilit... Read more.
Lynn Affordable Housing Trust Fund approves funds for new project
LYNN — The Affordable Housing Trust Fund voted to approve $75,000 of funding on Monday for a low-income housing project proposed by the Commonwealth Land Trus... Read more.
Greater Lynn Senior Services welcomes new CFO and director
LYNN — Greater Lynn Senior Services has brought on two new staff members for leadership positions. Michele Desmarais is now the director of outreach and opera... Read more.
Lynn adds new trash barrels to city parks for a cleaner city
LYNN — The city has installed 75 Bigbelly barrels at 27 city parks as part of an initiative to reduce waste in green spaces and keep Lynn clean, according to ... Read more.
Kitchen fire erupts at Lynn apartment complex
LYNN — Residents at the Harbor Loft Apartments at 678 Washington St. were evacuated Monday morning after a kitchen fire filled the fourth floor with smoke. Ac... Read more.
Keith Lee dribbles from Lynn to Lawrence
LYNN — On a humid but cool summer morning, Keith Lee laced up his Jordan 37s, did a special handshake with his son, and shot a basketball into a hoop at Lynn ... Read more.