Cary Shuman

1 week ago | lynnjournal.com | Cary Shuman

There wasn’t any doubt that after John Hoffman completed his remarks at the podium on a day in which his legendary sports broadcasting career was recognized by the City of Lynn that he would flawlessly return the microphone to its stand. John Hoffman has been brilliant behind a microphone for all of the more than 40 years that he has been the preeminent voice of high school sports in the city.

1 week ago | lynnjournal.com | Cary Shuman

Ward 5 City Councilor Dianna Chakoutis told the Lynn Journal that she will not be seeking re-election in the 2025 city election. A lifelong resident of Ward 5, Chakoutis was first elected in 2013 and has been victorious in each of her subsequent runs for the office. Chakoutis, who is widely admired throughout the city and a popular manager at Old Tyme Italian Cuisine, also served a Council vice president during her tenure.

1 month ago | everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman

Continuing her immense contribution to Girl Scouts, Holly Garcia has been elected as a National Council Delegate for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. “I’m honored to have been chosen by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Board to serve as a voice for our local council at the National Council Session,” said Garcia, who is the Ward 4 city councilor.

1 month ago | winthroptranscript.com | Cary Shuman

Winthrop High student-athletes place American flags to honor town’s veteransWinthrop High School student-athletes volunteered their time to place flags at the gravesites of war veterans Saturday at the Winthrop Cemetery. Veterans Officer Phil Ronan said of the outstanding project held in observance of Memorial Day, “We had a wonderful turnout today. I’m thrilled that I was able to partner with the Athletic Director, Mark DeGregorio, and we had multiple teams and athletes participating today.

1 month ago | everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman

Councilor-at-Large Katy Rogers walked into the City Clerk’s office at City Hall last Thursday, May 15, exactly at 8 a.m. Rogers affixed her signature to the official list for nomination papers and thus began the 2025 municipal election process. Rogers, who collected 325 signatures over the weekend to be certified as a candidate, said, “I’m committed to continued accessibility to residents, and I am looking forward to meeting new people this election cycle.