Swampscott Recreation Department investigation turns up violations but not fraud
SWAMPSCOTT — A complete audit of the town’s Recreation Department, prompted by allegations from one of its vendors that town assets from Recreation-sponsored... Read more.
Bicyclist struck in Revere by alleged hit-and-run drunk driver
REVERE — A 56-year-old bicyclist was struck on Revere Beach Parkway by an alleged drunk driver who fled the scene early Sunday morning. The driver, Josue Flores-Ochoa,... Read more.
Lynn School Committee to vote on proposed $147.2M budget next week
LYNN — The Lynn School Committee is expected to vote next week on a proposed $147.2 million fiscal year 2019 school budget. There are no layoffs in the proposed... Read more.
Lynn schools want more diversity in their staff. School officials discuss ways to make it happen.
LYNN — School officials are exploring strategies to bring more diversity into the staff at Lynn Public Schools to better reflect the student population. In... Read more.
CVS on Boston Street could lose their 24-hour license — here’s why
LYNN — The CVS Pharmacy on Boston Street could lose its 24-hour license if it doesn’t clean up its act, according to city officials. City Councilor-at-Large... Read more.
Cawley: Federer-Nadal rivalry is back in full swing
I’m not really sure exactly how I started to get into watching tennis, but it was clear early on who was going to be my favorite player. Rafael Nadal came... Read more.
Securing a $580,000 grant could bring the Lynn Commons back to life
LYNN — The City Council authorized Mayor Thomas M. McGee on Tuesday night to seek a $580,000 grant to finalize the facelift of the Lynn Commons. James Marsh,... Read more.
Lynn is running out of pre-K seats for students with special education needs
LYNN — An increasing amount of special education referrals is making it more difficult for school officials to find space to service children in the Lynn Public... Read more.
A dog park is coming to Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — The town is getting a little more pet friendly after the Board of Selectmen opted to authorize the creation of a dog park. The board voted last... Read more.
Marblehead high graduates told to follow their passions, step outside of comfort zones
MARBLEHEAD — The 242 graduates of Marblehead High School were encouraged on Sunday to follow their passions, step outside of their comfort zones and stay positive... Read more.