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 Mario Acosta, 66, of Lafayette Park, was arrested on charges […]
SWAMPSCOTT — The Climate Action Plan Committee and Renewable Energy Committee both voted unanimously to recommend several environmental design standards for Vinnin Square’s redevelopment. Town Meeting voted to rezone Vinnin Square, the lot of land between Essex Street and Paradise Road, for use as a mixed-use residential and commercial hub in May. In October, Metropolitan […]
Every now and then, you come across that one person who made a difference wherever he or she went. For many in Swampscott, that was John Hoffman, who passed away Wednesday. “I can’t believe he’s gone and I’m here. It doesn’t seem right,” said Hoffman’s uncle John, of Lynn. “He had a really great life. […]
FOXBOROUGH — No. 8 Fairhaven played the role of the villain in No. 3 Salem’s first Super Bowl appearance since 1999, defeating the Witches, 26-22, at Gillette Stadium Thursday afternoon. The Blue Devils scored 2:59 into the game, and never slowed down. Justin Marques – who scored four touchdowns – put a lid on it […]
LYNNFIELD — In her first public comment addressing last week’s bombardment of complaints and public outcry, Superintendent Kristen Vogel announced a proposal to make amends between administration and community stakeholders during a School Committee meeting this week. The proposal: A teacher’s raffle. The prize: The chance to have the superintendent take over their class “duties” […]
It doesn’t take a detective to figure out why parents choose Lynnfield as the community to raise their children in. There might be a couple or two who settle on the town for its proximity to Boston (or MarketStreet), but for most families, the only two words that move the needle are “school” and “system.” […]
LYNN — City councilors are not happy with how streets are being maintained while numerous trenching projects are happening around the city. There was a lively discussion at Tuesday’s council meeting, hitting on the topics of steel plates covering trenches, repaving trenched areas, and the storage of project supplies. Council President John Walsh called it […]
The Ron Bennett Boys Basketball Jamboree will be held Friday, December 1 at the Lynn English High School gymnasium (50 Goodridge St, Lynn, MA). The schedule is as follows: KIPP vs. Revere (4:30)East Boston vs. Malden (5:15)Chelsea vs. The Burke (6)Lynn Classical vs. Charlestown (6:45)Lynn Tech vs. St Mary’s (7:30)Lynn English vs. Brookline (8:15) A […]
SWAMPSCOTT — When the head coach says “I just didn’t want the season to end,” you know it was a good one. Swampscott’s boys soccer team had its best year since coach Adam Bailey took over the program three years ago. Bailey led his team to a 14-3-3 record, which earned the Big Blue the […]
Mattituck native Jeff Fabb. (Courtesy photo) Mattituck High School’s music students are about to learn industry insights from the pros. The Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District recently announced its new Friends of Music series. Each month from December through April, a professional musician, composer or industry figure will discuss their career and share their knowledge […]
