Malden’s decision resonates in Peabody
By STEVE FREKER MALDEN — In a swift deliberation with a dearth of discussion, the Malden School Committee on Monday night voted 6-3 to offer the position of Superintendent of Schools to Somerville High...
View ArticleLynn fire stations burned by budget cuts
ITEM PHOTO BY JIM WILSON A woman passes by the front entrance to the Hollingsworth Street station. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — For the first time since the city settled the firefighters’ contract, several...
View ArticleDaughter says mother had ‘the biggest heart’
PHOTO COURTESY OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE Pictured is murder suspect David Michael Grossack. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — The 47-year-old homeless man accused of killing his 56-year-old girlfriend in...
View ArticleThree shots fired on Grant Street
LYNN — Gunshots were reported on Grant Street on Sunday. Police responded shortly before 11 p.m. and recovered three shell casings in the area of 29 Grant St., Lynn Police Lt. Michael Kmiec said....
View ArticleMan makes off with $2K from Santander Bank
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Police are investigating a bank robbery that took place Friday afternoon at Santander Bank. Police responded to the location at 39 Exchange St. shortly before 3:30 p.m. Police...
View ArticleWeapons charges after shots fired at cemetery
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Police responding to gunshots on Pine Grove Cemetery on Sunday night recovered numerous shell casings and arrested a man on firearm charges. Yared Rios, 45, of Lynn, was charged...
View ArticleMan tells police he was robbed at gunpoint
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — A man was robbed at gunpoint on Laurel Street early Sunday morning. The victim, a man in his 20s, told police that he thought he was going to a party at 4 Laurel St. around 2...
View ArticleSchool spending ‘thorn in our side,’ mayor says
By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Five months after the state threatened to withhold millions in school funds, the city is on the hook again as they face a spending shortfall, The Item has learned. On Thursday,...
View ArticlePolice log: 4-5-2017
All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police...
View ArticleClaire J. Dunnigan, 93
LYNN — Claire J. (Crighton) Dunnigan, age 93, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Abbott House while surrounded by her loving family. Claire was the eighth child born to...
View ArticleHenry J. Fournier Jr., 85
PEABODY — Henry J. Fournier Jr., 85, of Peabody and formerly of Danvers and Lynn, died Saturday evening at the Continuing Care at Brooksby Village in Peabody. He was the devoted husband of Gail...
View ArticleLynn artist turns trauma into triumph
PHOTO BY DALIA SHILAS Dr. Eleanor Ruth Fisher’s art adorns the walls of her Lynn home and studio. By DALIA SHILAS BOSTON — The first thing you see as you enter the Canvas Fine Arts exhibit on the fifth...
View ArticleProtect-Preserve needs to produce
ITEM FILE PHOTO Don Castle motions at the “no-vote” victory party in this March file photo. The founder of the “no new schools” movement pledged following the March 21 referendum vote to reach out and...
View ArticleKennedy expected to announce third run
ITEM FILE PHOTO Mayor Judith Flanagan is pictured in this March file photo. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, who is expected to announce her candidacy for a third term next...
View ArticlePolice log: 4-6-2017
All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police...
View ArticleA week to celebrate the library in Lynn
By BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — The Lynn Public Library will offer special programming throughout April in recognition of National Library Week and school vacation week. National Library Week will be...
View ArticleCar burns up on Western Avenue
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS BARRY Fire crews extinguish a burning car on Western Avenue. By LEAH DEARBORN LYNN — Flames engulfed a car parked in front of Dunkin’ Donuts, 50 Western Ave., shortly before 7...
View ArticleSpring cleaning
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE A dead rat is seen on pavement of Union Street. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — There’s a reason the downtown isn’t looking its best: The city’s street sweeper is in the shop. “The...
View ArticleRuggiero on super post: I have the experience
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Debra Ruggiero answers questions during her finial interview. By ADAM SWIFT PEABODY — The school committee is down to its final candidate for superintendent, but Debra...
View ArticlePhilip P. Nicoletti, 68
LYNN — Philip P. Nicoletti of Lynn, formerly of Medford, peacefully passed away at the age of 68 on March 28, 2017. Beloved son of the late Philip and Jean (Izzo) Nicoletti. Loving and devoted father...
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