SWAMPSCOTT — As School Committee members warn of rising special-education costs and an expected $190,000 annual operational cost for the new elementary school putting the district “well over budget,” the Select Board is working to address emerging budget concerns amid a decline in new growth year-over-year. Less than a week before Monday’s Special Town Meeting, the […]

LYNN  — Early next year, adult learners will be offered some educational options at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute.  Last week, Lynn Tech was awarded a $200,000 state Career Technical Initiative grant to offer classes in automotive technology and welding for adults. Adults who complete the courses will earn certifications in their respective area of study […]

SWAMPSCOTT —  If you were to ask most coaches in the Northeastern Conference, the main goal is to win the conference, and make a run in the state tournament.  But for Swampscott boys basketball coach Jason Knowles, making long-term goals can be a dangerous game.  “I don’t ever want to put a number of wins […]

WAKEFIELD — A resident of Saugus won $1 million on a lottery ticket sold in town. Jack Rizzari purchased his $50 ticket in the state lottery’s Billion Dollar Extravaganza instant ticket game at Carousel Variety on Water Street. Rizzari opted to receive his prize as a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes rather than an […]

LYNN — Moving your family to a new community is always full of challenges. From packing and unpacking to worrying about how your children will adjust to a new school and whether they will be able to make new friends, moving is a process that can be full of stress and anxiety. But when that […]

Alfred J. “Al” Terp Sr., age 94, passed away at his home surrounded by family after a long history of cardiac disease on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.He was born on Jan. 18, 1929 in Southold to Joseph and Anne Terp, and was one of three sons. After high school he enlisted in the Army Air […]

Faye Reynolds of Mattituck passed away at home Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. She was 85.The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of the visitation at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Father Peter […]

Kathleen Rafferty Kathleen Rafferty quietly passed away on Dec. 2, 2023. Kathy was born on June 11, 1967 in Glen Cove, N.Y. and grew up in Watchung and Bridgewater, N.J.  She was employed at The Harbor Front Inn in the Village of Greenport, N.Y. at the time of her passing.  She leaves behind her sister […]

Philip Schoppmann and Eileen Shanahan at last week’s ASIST training at the Warrior Ranch in Calverton. (Nicholas Grasso photo) Here are the headlines for December 8, 2023. THE SUFFOLK TIMES Warrior Ranch hosts suicide training for local first responders Southold man sentenced to 50 years for child abuse RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Habitat For Humanity of Long […]

Philip Schoppmann and Eileen Shanahan at last week’s ASIST training at the Warrior Ranch in Calverton. (Nicholas Grasso photo) Twenty first responders, health care workers and veterans’ advocates gathered in a classroom-style setting in Calverton last Tuesday and Wednesday to learn skills that could potentially save lives. Warrior Ranch, a Calverton-based not-for-profit which offers equine […]