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Yale rape case will change how the accused are treated

Stephen L. Carter   Last month, a federal court reinstated a former Yale student’s defamation lawsuit against another student, whose accusation of rape led to his dismissal. The ruling has reverberated across academia — and is likely to have implications for other organizations, including private companies. The case of Khan v. Yale University has traveled […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Federal government wastes billions on empty offices

Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board   “Office Space” may be a comedy classic, but the government’s version is no laughing matter. Last month, the U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report on how federal agencies use — or don’t use — their headquarters. It examined 24 agencies, including the departments of Justice, Education and Transportation. […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Healey and Driscoll reflect on first 10 months in office

LYNN — In the 10 months since they took office in January, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll have prioritized tax cuts, MBTA improvements, and expanded benefits for veterans while navigating a migrant crisis. The pair reflected on their administration’s recent legislation and staffing changes in a sit-down interview with The Item Monday. […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Lynnfield brother and sister getting a kick out of MIAA soccer tournaments

LYNNFIELD — For a high school athlete, chasing a state championship is a big deal. But siblings chasing two titles at the same time? On the same field and day? That’s what Lynnfield’s Dylan and Ava Damiani are doing this fall. Dylan, a senior, is a center back on the boys soccer team, while sister […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
St. John’s Prep gearing up for Final Four

DANVERS — After yet another Division I state championship in 2022, the St. John’s Prep football team is back in the state tournament semifinals after a 56-34 victory over BC High. The score shows a dominant win for the Hawks, but it didn’t come so easy in the first half. Trailing 22-18 at halftime, the […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Wechsler reflects on historic Tech season

LYNN — Heading into the season Lynn Tech’s volleyball team failed to make the playoffs in the past four years and has never won its conference. At the conclusion of the season, the Tigers not only made the postseason with a 14-6 record earning them the No. 22 seed, but they were crowned CAC Lower conference […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Swampscott considers mid-sized housing in 3A zoning

SWAMPSCOTT — As the Planning Board works on drafting new zoning bylaws allowing for multifamily housing, it is trying to balance studio or one-bedroom apartments with “missing middle” housing, such as townhouses and courtyard buildings. To comply with Section 3A of Massachusetts’ 2021 Zoning Act, MBTA communities or municipalities located half a mile from an […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
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Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Healey, Driscoll, and Nicholson visit Lynn Business Partnership

LYNN — Alongside Mayor Jared Nicholson, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the Lynn Business Partnership and heard its members advocate for improved transportation, equity, and affordability in the region Monday morning. Comprising the senior executive officers of the top three dozen firms doing business in Lynn, the Partnership’s mission, since 1992, […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Police Log 11/14/23 – Itemlive

All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Arrest Jose Barrios, 26, of Laighton Street, was arrested for operation […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023