Lynn Journal

MEET AND GREET WITH GOV. MAURA HEALEY MEET AND GREET WITH GOV. MAURA HEALEY A Meet and Greet was held with Gov. Maura Healey at the home of Saritin Rizzuto in Wakefield. Lynn residents and officials attended the reception. Lynn School Committeewoman Brenda Ortiz McGrath, Gov. Maura Healey, School Committeeman Lennin Pena, and Ward 4 Councilor Natasha Megie-Maddrey. Pictured with Gov. Maura Healey are Claudia Diaz, Diana Moreno, and Eric Moreno. Event host Saritin Rizzuto welcomes Gov.

Bunker Hill Community College names Dr. Kiruba Murugaiah as Alumni Trustee Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiruba Murugaiah, Ph.D., as Alumni Trustee on the BHCC Board of Trustees. A proud BHCC alumna, former faculty member, scholar, and international education leader, Dr. Murugaiah brings decades of experience in education, equity, and community service to the College’s governing board.

Kowloon set to host an ‘End Of Summer Dance Party’ starring Tavares; concert set for September 12 Grammy Award-winning Tavares is set to perform at Kowloon, the landmark restaurant and entertainment complex at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus, in what is being billed as An End Of Summer Dance Party set for September 12 at 8:00 pm.

Professional Boxing Show Held at Encore Boston Harbor CES Boxing and Granite Chin Promotions hosted “Boston Harbor Fight Night 2” on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett. A large crowd enjoyed the show that featured several exciting bouts. Pictured at the Granite Chin professional boxing show at Encore Boston Harbor are (from left) Joe Stella, DPW Clerk of the Works Joe Lake, Mayor Patrick Keefe, DPW Supt. Chris Ciaramella, Mark Hilton, and Nick Daher.

Healey-Driscoll Administration expands joint active shooter response training statewide More than 1,000 police, fire and EMS professionals have completed joint active shooter response training across Massachusetts this year as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands efforts to prepare first responders to act quickly and work together during a crisis.

Primary Perfection City Clerk Jim Lamanna excels in his first Election Day test There is a famous baseball quote: “They expect an umpire to be perfect on Opening Day and to improve as the season goes on.” And that was the impossible standard that Jim Lamanna was expected to achieve on State Primary Day 2026, the first election that he was overseeing in his new position as Lynn city clerk.

North Shore Veterans and First Responders Parade is Sept. 20 The City of Lynn, in coordination with the Lynn Veterans Council, will hold the North Shore Veterans and First Responders Parade in the city on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. Lynn Veterans Council President Wayne Johnson, Vice President Charlie Griffin, Secretary Sgt. Major Ken Oswald, Treasurer Dr. Peter Meaney, and Board Member David Solimine Sr. are the co-chairpersons of the parade.

Adam Vinatieri to appear at Boys and Girls Club of Lynn’s 9th Annual Gala Adam Vinatieri, the former New England Patriots’ placekicker who launched the team’s dynasty with the game-winning field goal on the last play of Super Bowl XXXVI (a 20-17 victory over the St. Louis Rams), will be the guest speaker at the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn’s 9th Annual Gala on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at the Danversport Yacht Club.

US Army veteran, attorney, husband, father, and candidate for Congress Micah Jones challenged Sixth District Democrat nominee Dan Koh to a minimum of three debates across the district. Koh earned their party’s nomination last evening garnering just 41% of the vote.

Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament The annual Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was held Aug. 24 at Gannon Municipal Golf Course, Lynn. GLCC members and guests enjoyed a round of golf on a beautiful summer day, followed by a luncheon in the Gannon function room.