Buck-a-box cigarette tax talk a drag for locals
LYNN – Gary Insuik can afford the cigarettes he smokes, but he thinks a proposed dollar-a-pack tax is going to be hit people less fortunate than him hard.”If... Read more.
Pols cite pros, cons of seniors road test
Legislators and 8th Essex legislative district candidates said there are pros and cons to a proposed crackdown on older, potentially accident-prone drivers.”There’s... Read more.
Lynn housing dispute to be reviewed again
LYNN – The state’s highest court has sent a long-running dispute between public housing officials and a former tenant back to a hearing officer for review... Read more.
Revere moving ahead with purchase of three new fire trucks
REVERE – Two of the city’s fire engines and a ladder truck have aged past their recommended operating life and are saddling the city with big repair... Read more.
LWSC taking resident to task over fence
LYNN – Water and Sewer commissioners voted this week to prosecute a Den Quarry Road homeowner who, they claim, is blocking maintenance workers’ access... Read more.
Project start contingent on Revere netting state funds
REVERE – Construction of the first phase of the 10-acre Eurovest project will not start until the state hands out $23 million in taxpayer money to the city.”It’s... Read more.
City sued for $45M
REVERE – A Beachmont School teacher named last year in a federal lawsuit is now the target of a state sexual harassment complaint filed by the family of a... Read more.
LWSC panel says billboard profits ripe for picking
LYNN – Water and Sewer ratepayers have missed out on hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of potential rate relief revenue from a billboard located on prime... Read more.
Council wants Ocean Club, Eurovest update
REVERE – “Progress” is the operative word for City Councilors who meet at 5 p.m. tonight to discuss plans for the Ocean Club and Eurovest developments... Read more.
Seniors OK with tougher road test
LYNN – Peg Skomurski still drives at the age of 83, but some of her friends may have to garage their cars and toss their keys on the counter if Gov. Deval... Read more.