From An Education, “Education.Politics.History.Psychology.” Thinking about School Choice in the Context of the Lynn Public School System “Reading this guest commentary by Mary Levy posted on the blog All Things Education served as a catalyst for thought about the desire for school choice within the Lynn Public School (LPS) system, a district which has been deemed to... »
Friday, 12/30 1. Your LH and rundown editor, “DJ Seth,” will be at Gulu-Gulu Cafe in Salem, with classic and modern indie, shoegaze, post-punk castaways, new wave leftovers and candy-colored synth pop. You can dance or spazz in comfort, and whatever your plans they probably won’t be playing tunes like these the next night when... »
The iconic top of the stack at Traditional Breads is seen by commuters every day, but never like this (unless they’re not watching where they’re going.) Previous Signs of Lynn Charlie’s Seafood New Angle Glass (With flashing sign picture) Walsh’s Garage Ocean St. Treasures Hines Ben Peralta Shoes Monte’s and You are Here... »
City Council video from December 27th, 2011. Not on the agenda below, the Council says farewell to Councilors at Large Paul Crowley and Stephen Duffy – speeches in the video. I had to switch to vimeo for this one. First, blip.tv failed. Then, youtube’s verification system in order to upload videos longer than... »
A Living in Lynn post, a Licensing Board meeting and today’s Salem News tell the story: Let’s start with the most recent, today’s Salem News story, announcing 2am closings for New Year’s. The link will open in a new window. You’ve read it? Good. Here’s my response, posted December 14th, to Lynn’s... »
Friday, 12/23 1. Brown Chicken Brown Cow play original funk and wagnalls at Walnut Street Cafe at 8:30pm, #157 2. Jeff Savlon plays Gulu-Gulu, 8:30pm at 247 Essex Street in Salem Saturday, 12/24 You’re either celebrating Christmas Eve or waiting for a table at your favorite Asian restaurant. Listings on the right are... »
LOCATING A CASINO: MUCH AT STAKE FOR HOST COMMUNITY AND REGION A POLICY STATEMENT BY THE METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL DECEMBER 22, 2011 The recent press coverage about the Foxborough casino proposal reminds us all that Massachusetts faces some challenging decisions about where to locate up to three casinos, how to maximize the... »
From the Lynn DPW: CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy and Commissioner Jay Fink, Department of Public Works, would like to remind all residents that due the Christmas and New Year’s holidays falling on Sunday all trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed one day. Please remember... »
Holiday Arts Social organizer Jocelyn Almy-Testa says, “We’re going to do these events every month, starting with the Holiday Social, as a way for artists, collectors, collaborators, administrators, supporters, city officials, etc., to get together in the same room without overhead projectors, without surveys, and without limitations, and talk, chat, network, share ideas,... »
Friday, 12/16 1. Arts & Culture Holiday Social at Turbine, 56 Central Square. Come all ye creative types at 7pm. Harvey Mapcase strike up at 9pm. 2. The Lynn City Coffee House and Open Mic series at Lifepoint Church continues at 7:30pm with Boston slam poet champion Cole Rodriguez and more. 10 Baltimore Street.... »
