Republic strike impacts local communities
Across Massachusetts, 15 communities were affected by a current strike by Republic Services workers. Teamsters Local 25 trash collectors and sanitation workers... Read more.
Lynnfield’s Michelle Marder is out of this world
LYNNFIELD – Michelle Marder, a University of Rhode Island Ph.D. student originally from Lynnfield, is one of two students, with Kate Remy, to be awarded with a... Read more.
Senator Joan Lovely pushes child protection laws
BOSTON – Sen. Joan B. Lovely presided over the Briefing on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse at the State House Thursday, pushing for legislative proposals to help... Read more.
Lynn fights opioids with a vending machine
LYNN – The Opioid Working Group has installed a Wellness Vending Machine in Lynn, at the corner of Buffum Street and Blake Street, to distribute Narcan, hygiene... Read more.
Lynn School Committee reflects on year of growth
LYNN – As the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, the Lynn School Committee reflected on the overall progress of Lynn Public Schools with a yearly evaluation... Read more.
Lynn Council votes to ‘modernize’ zoning regulations
LYNN – The City Council passed a significant rezoning ordinance on Tuesday, looking to modernize land use in alignment with the 2023 Vision Lynn strategic plan,... Read more.
Peabody contemplates suicide prevention
PEABODY – The Board of Health discussed mental health services for schools and new body art regulations in regional collaboration with North Shore communities.... Read more.
Eastern Bank Foundation makes leadership changes
LYNN – The Eastern Bank Foundation (EBF) announced Nancy Huntington Stager’s retirement from her position as president and CEO on Tuesday, after thirty years... Read more.
Pickering actor nominated for theater role
LYNN – Pickering Middle School’s Harper McGarvey was nominated for the METG Musical Theater Awards for Best Performance in a Featured Role in March, a first... Read more.
Asphalt Art grant aims to beautify area
LYNN – Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative granted $100,000 to Lynn to improve street safety in the community through artistic redesign in the central... Read more.