Parking downtown was the main focus of a public workshop at the Lynn Museum, and more than 50 residents, stakeholders, and elected officials attended to weigh in on parking strategies and solutions for an improved parking system. Two representatives from Stantec consulting led the workshop to gather community input and outline the current state of […]

On Senior Night for the Peabody-Saugus boys hockey team, Masconomet played the role of the villain to spoil the party at McVann-O’Keefe Rink. But in the 9-5 final, Dom Chianca and Michael Ryan each scored two goals for the hosts, while Artie O’Leary tucked the other. “It was a close game throughout and the boys […]

Adobe Stock photo THE SUFFOLK TIMES Counterfeit money found circulating at Mattituck High School “Ranked, A Musical!” makes LI debut at MHS this weekend Community calendar: February 8, 2024 RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Catholic Health opens outpatient facility in Riverhead State Sen. Palumbo to seek reelection Community calendar: February 8, 2024 SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Shelter Island Councilman […]

Michelle Guzman and Lisa Connolly joined Attorney James J. Carrigan and co-host Jeff Crosby, the former president of North Shore Labor Council and IUE-CWA Local 201, on Carrigan’s LCTV show, “The American Dream” this week to discuss the history of the 1860 Lynn Shoe Workers Strike and the resiliency of the human spirit. The show, […]

Concerns in Lynnfield regarding a lack of communication from Town Hall have surfaced, reflecting a growing distrust in the town’s government and frustration among residents, according to the Lynnfield Community Vision Draft Plan.  “There needs to be a leadership change as it’s become quite clear the different boards aren’t always working for the well-being of […]

Kevin Frazier When you’re stuck in the wilderness, Bear Grylls wouldn’t suggest you prioritize searching for Wi-Fi. Instead, survival experts would likely tell you to focus on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. In other words, you should be trying to address physiological needs before you start thinking about self-actualization. There’s also a hierarchy of democratic needs, […]

To the editor: I read Msgr. Garrity’s commentaries with great interest. For his column published in The Item on Feb. 7, I disagree with his major premise (which he will remember from his philosophy studies), which results in my disagreement with his conclusion. The comparison of a questionable penalty call in a Super Bowl, no […]

Foster: 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote in local elections In Swampscott, Select Board member Peter Spellios has proposed allowing 16-year-olds to vote in the town’s elections. Although it is certainly a controversial suggestion, it would better enable our young people to develop into responsible citizens. An argument often brought against this proposal is that […]

There is a shift in the way drugs are being used and obtained in Lynn, according to Candice McClory, the city’s opioid prevention specialist. “Currently what we are seeing is an increase in xylazine being added to substances, both opioids and stimulants,” McClory said.  Xylazine, a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer, has been linked to an increasing […]

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 Katherina Alves, 29, was arrested for trespassing, threatening to commit […]