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A Bit of Fluff

September 25, 2012

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Only in Lynn! Taking Sheena for a walk on Monday morning, we passed by Durkee Mower Co., where they make Marshmellow Fluff. The big tanker truck you see in the photos below was idling while offloading syrup straight into the basement of the confection factory. The smell of fluff was in the air. Mmm. High […]

Look Who Made Boston Magazine 2011’s Best of Boston Issue!!

August 20, 2011

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It’s great to see a local business make the list; Karin and I take our dogs here all the time. While you’re here, check out another local business, Karin’s Canine Services. via Best of Boston 2011: Pet Care, North – Boston Magazine: Linda’s Critter Corral 73 Bessom St. Lynn, Massachusetts 781-599-7387 lindascrittercorral.com  Linda Katz and crew […]

Precious Metals

August 15, 2011

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It sits on the Lynnway one block south from Commercial St. where the DPW is headquartered.  The exterior facing the street is a handsome brick facade with a cannon above the central entry and two humongous bell hanging from chain sculptures. I suppose my visit to Solomon Metal Corporation came about as the result of my […]

Kevin Spacey Talks Arts Funding (BroadwayWorld.com)

April 7, 2011

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Kevin Spacey Talks Arts Funding (BroadwayWorld.com). I saw this interview on Hardball the other day, and it reminded me of the importance of the arts in the life and business of a city. The arts usher in a vitality and revenue that supports other business ventures, like restaurants. Consider what Broadway does for New York City.  Now imagine what […]

Walnut Street Cafe Open Mic

September 13, 2010

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“Acoustic Thrash Metal. Words you don’t normally hear together,” MC and native son Don White said as he introduced the musician from Natick to the audience at the Sunday night open mic at the Walnut Street Cafe. The entertainment mix for the night included acoustic, electric, comedy, rap and spoken word. Lots of originals and […]

Apply to be on a City Committee or Advisory Board

June 13, 2010

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What’s that, you say? Got a problem with trash in the city? Want to improve the image of Lynn? Make it into more of a destination for business and residence? Playgrounds and Parks not clean enough for ya? Here’s an idea. Apply to be on a city committee or advisory board! Applications are being accepted […]

Be a Knight in Shining Armour

February 13, 2010

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What better way to show that special someone you care than to buy a vase of long-stemmed roses? Here in Lynn, one of the best places to do just that is Welch Florist at 121 Essex St. What a well maintained, colorful storefront in the midst of a tired looking stretch of businesses on this […]