Press Releases
Lynn officials unveil $450 million South Harbor site plan

[ad_1] LYNN — Mayor Jared Nicholson unveiled a massive $450 million development plan for the South Harbor site on Tuesday. The plan calls for constructing an 850-unit apartment complex with a first-floor retail space. The project traces its origins back four years when former Mayor Tom McGee and Economic Development & Industrial Corporation of Lynn […]

Updated: Nov 15, 2023
Police Log 11/15/23 – Itemlive

[ad_1] All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item.  LYNN Arrests Holly Klopotoski, 54, of Whiting Street, was arrested on […]

Updated: Nov 15, 2023
At last, Lynnfield returns to the big game

[ad_1] LEOMINSTER — When you get to the Final Four, your record goes out the window – especially when it’s No. 2 vs. No. 3. Fortunately for the two-seeded Lynnfield Pioneers, they made the most of their chances and advanced to the state championship game (Division 4) with a 2-1 win against Hampshire Regional, which […]

Updated: Nov 15, 2023
Mayor Nicholson: City of Lynn stands against hate

[ad_1] Mayor Jared C. Nicholson   Lynn’s history is one of welcoming people from all corners of the world to build their lives and families in our neighborhoods. Our embrace of diversity is to be celebrated, especially as we continue to witness alarming spikes in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia around the globe. Even here, many of […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Report details allegations against former Saugus superintendent

[ad_1] SAUGUS — A sprawling report produced by law firm Arrowood LLP following an investigation into former Superintendent Erin McMahon’s conduct reveals both the reasons why the School Committee felt it necessary to terminate McMahon in the third year of a five-year contract and the origins of the investigation that ultimately proved to be the […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Lynn MBTA Commuter Rail platform will open Dec. 18

[ad_1] LYNN – Commuters will get a boost next month when the Lynn MBTA Commuter Rail station’s temporary platform opens nine months ahead of schedule. In a Monday interview with The Item, Gov. Maura Healey said that the temporary platform at the Lynn station would open on Dec. 18. MBTA spokesperson Lisa Battiston confirmed the […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
This or that? Anthony LaFratta

[ad_1] Anthony is head football coach at Lynn English and attended Peabody High School.   Offense or Defense? “I’m more of an offensive guy.” Passing or rushing touchdown? Passing Home or road win? “It’s always fun to win on the road.” Game-winner or late defensive stop? Late defensive stop Night or afternoon game? “Night game. […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
What the actors’ union victory means for your wallet

[ad_1] Paul Hardart   SAG-AFTRA finally ended the 118-day actors’ strike after negotiating a tentative three-year agreement with the Hollywood studios. This marked the longest strike in the guild’s history, securing significant improvements in pay, benefits and pensions and preliminary guardrails around AI use.  Across the country, members of SAG-AFTRA celebrated their long-fought and well-deserved […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
LTE: Running for Lynn City Council was an awesome experience

[ad_1] To the editor: Earlier this year, I made the decision to run for the City Council. At the time I was both excited and anxious about throwing my hat into the ring. I really didn’t know what to expect – just that I wanted to give back. In the final analysis, I found it […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Philip F. Hoffman – The Suffolk Times

[ad_1] Philip F. Hoffman (92) of Cutchogue passed away peacefully on Veterans Day. He was born on Oct. 6, 1931, in East Rockaway N.Y. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1950 where he was a basketball, football and track star. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and later graduated from […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023