ALDI opens on Boston Street, adding 20-25 jobs

Top story

ALDI grocery store opens on Boston Street in Lynn

ALDI's new store at 126 Boston St. opened its doors Wednesday afternoon for a soft opening ahead of Thursday morning's official grand opening. The location is expected to bring 20 to 25 jobs to the city. The first 200 customers after Thursday's opening will receive a gift bag with a sampling of ALDI products and a gift card through the chain's Golden Ticket giveaway program.

Itemlive

Lynn Shore Showdown beach wrestling returns Saturday

The 11th annual Lynn Shore Showdown beach wrestling tournament returns Saturday, Aug. 8, between Lynn and Nahant Beach, with youth, high school, and open division matches starting at 10:30 a.m.

Itemlive

Teen Tech Space at Lynn Public Library this afternoon

The Lynn Public Library hosts its Teen Tech Space program today, Aug. 6, at 3 p.m. for local teens to explore technology.

Itemlive

LEHS Class of 2006 reunion set for Central Lynn

Lynn English High School's Class of 2006 holds its reunion Saturday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. in Central Lynn.

Itemlive

Lynn launches South Harbor urban renewal planning

The City of Lynn began an urban renewal planning process for South Harbor on Aug. 5, awarding Innes Land Strategies Group a contract to address vacant waterfront properties, with plans tied to Gearworks, Harbor Park, shoreline restoration, and a possible River Works station.

Lynn Community TV

Council approves withdrawal of Western Ave housing plan

The Lynn City Council voted 10-0 on Aug. 5 to approve withdrawal without prejudice of plans for a six-unit multifamily development at 30-32B Western Ave. after neighborhood concerns.

The Daily Item

LEO Inc. wins grant to coordinate youth health services

LEO Inc., Aspire Developmental Services, and Lynn Community Health Center announced Aug. 5 they received a multi-year Bright Beginnings Breakthrough Fund grant to design a unified care model for Lynn infants and toddlers.

The Daily Item

Swampscott officials raise concerns over Lynnway redesign

Swampscott leaders reviewed the state-led Lynnway Corridor Multimodal Project on Aug. 5 and are seeking changes before construction begins.

Swampscott Tides

The Bandwagon to perform at Red Rock Park concert series

The Bandwagon performs a free concert today, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Red Rock Park overlooking Lynn Beach, part of the Friends of Lynn & Nahant Beach summer entertainment series.

Save The Harbor

Lynn Farmers' Market returns to Lynn Common

The Food Project's Lynn Farmers Market runs today, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lynn Common, offering fresh local produce with SNAP/HIP/EBT, WIC, senior coupons, cash and card payment options.

Lynn Community TV

Children's Pokemon Trading Club meets at Lynn library

The Lynn Public Library hosts a Children's Pokemon Trading Club today, Aug. 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for young players to trade, battle, and showcase cards.

Massachusetts Libraries

Children's watercolor painting session at Lynn library

The Lynn Public Library holds a free Children's Watercolor Painting session today, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Massachusetts Libraries

Beyond Walls mural tour set during Lynn Arts Festival

Beyond Walls hosts a free community mural tour Saturday, Aug. 8, starting at noon at 18 Mt. Vernon St., letting visitors meet street artists and view works-in-progress.

Eventbrite