Lynn Council discusses how to improve snow removal for future storms
LYNN — The City Council spent a portion of its meeting Tuesday taking the two heads of the Department of Public Works to task for the city’s inadequate plowing... Read more.
Lynn matches single-day high with 196 new virus cases
LYNN — Lynn matched its previous single-day record Wednesday, with 196 new coronavirus cases reported over a 24-hour period. The increase matched the same single-day... Read more.
Lynn Council approves $4.15 million budget increase, police body camera purchase
LYNN — The City Council has voted to approve a $4.15 million budget increase for fiscal year 2021. The budget amendment increases the city’s spending for... Read more.
Lynn neighbors throw shade on tree removal
LYNN — Some neighbors are not pleased that the Procopio Companies gave four large trees the axe to make room for their planned residential development in Central... Read more.
Lynn reports 171 new virus cases
Lynn reported a large spike in coronavirus cases and an additional death, while new cases were also reported in Revere Tuesday. In Lynn, 171 new cases were reported... Read more.
Lynnway accident injures pedestrian
LYNN — An accident Tuesday afternoon on the Lynnway left a 46-year-old Cambridge man who was waiting for a bus with a serious leg injury, according to reports.... Read more.
2020 Persons of the Year: Marblehead’s Molly Blander advocates for social justice
MARBLEHEAD — White privilege is something that Molly Blander has become especially attuned to as a result of her social justice efforts over the past year. Blander,... Read more.
2020 Persons of the Year: Lynn’s Carlos Prudencio has brought about positive change
LYNN — It’s been quite a year for Lynn English High School senior Carlos Prudencio. At the time of his interview with The Item, where he was informed... Read more.
Lynn fire chief appointed to selective state board
LYNN — Lynn Fire Chief Stephen Archer is one of just four Massachusetts fire chiefs that will sit on a state board responsible for appointing the state fire marshal... Read more.
COVID-19 douses annual Christmas tree burning in Marblehead
MARBLEHEAD — The town’s annual Christmas tree burn, which traditionally occurs on Jan. 6, has been canceled at the request of the fire chief. With coronavirus... Read more.