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The Water Rises in Lynn SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 THE WATER RISES IN LYNN By Thomas Grillo The construction project had its ITEM STAFF Two-percent roots in 1976, when the Environ- mental Protection Agency alleged LYNN — A water rate hike is on increase on tap the commission was in violation of tap. the Clean Water Act by allowing Next month, the city’s Water & Lynn’s water rates on July 1 will waste from sewer systems to ow Sewer Commission is expected to rise to $10.18 per 100 cubic feet or into the Atlantic. approve a 2 percent increase costing 748 gallons, up from $9.98 per 100 Under an order from the U.S. the average user $14 more per year. cubic feet. The average customer District Court, the commission is “For the last two years there’s been uses about 7,000 cubic feet of wa- required to end so-called combined no increases,” said Daniel O’Neill, ter annually and the cost will rise sewer over ows (CSOs) in four loca- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK the commission’s executive director. to $712, up from $698. If a family tions. The CSOs have been identi ed “But we have to pay for a mandated uses 8,000 cubic feet, the price will at Summer Street in West Lynn, two The Lynn Water & Sewer Commission will $106 million project and ratepayers increase to $814 from $798. across from North Shore Community most likely approve a 2 percent rate hike next are our only source of money.” The new rate will result in an an- month, making it the rst rate hike in the past Subject to commission approval, nual collection of about $700,000. WATER, A3 two years. Drawing lines in the sand Revere has a new beachhead: the war on opioids By Thor Jourgensen ITEM NEWS EDITOR REVERE — The city is stepping up its ght to end drug addiction by taking a multi-prong approach to opioid abuse and outlawing synthetic marijuana. This week’s public forum highlighted work by the city Substance Use Disorder Initiatives Of ce. During the past year, the of ce has sought to coordinate all of the city’s substance abuse- ghting efforts under one roof. The of ce expanded “drop-in center” hours allowing residents struggling with addiction or their family members to con- dentially talk with health professionals, ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK recovery coaches and public safety of - State Department of Conservation and Recreation spokesman Kevin O’Shea said a heavy equipment crew cials. took advantage of Friday’s dry weather before the rain to clear algae from King’s Beach next to Lynn It is continuing the work of the city out- Shore Drive. The seaborne vegetation prompts odor complaints and state legislators have set aside money reach team, combining police and re de- to pay for algae cleanup. partment efforts to connect residents who have recently experienced an overdose with resources that can help. The of ce has convened monthly leader- ship team meetings bringing together gov- A chance to relive ernment, education, health care, treatment and recovery of ce and agency representa- tives to help guide the of ce’s work. history in Saugus “While much has been accomplished, there is still much work to do,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “I am committed to provid- Historical Society, 30 Main St. By Bridget Turcotte ing the resources and support necessary ITEM STAFF Tim Hawkes is a descendant to make this work successful.” of Adam Hawkes, one of the Of ce outreach workers estimate 87 SAUGUS — Residents who rst European settlers in Sau- are curious about the history gus in the 1630s. Tim Hawkes REVERE, A7 of Vinegar Hill are in luck. has served as a Town Meeting The Historical Society will member, a volunteer for Sau- host a discussion on the site, gus Action Volunteers for the where several Native Amer- Environment (S.A.V.E.), the INSIDE ican artifacts have been dis- Alternative Energy Commit- covered over past decades. tee, and the Recreational Trail The trail on the crest of the In Lynn COURTESY PHOTO Access Committee. He was City to bene t from hill is a popular spot for sight- Seven of the eight ghting Santoro brothers, also named Man of the Year at Santander Bank initiative. A3 seers to catch sights of a sun- top row from left, Charlie, Paul, Leo, and John; Saugus’ Founders Day in 2015. set or a bird’s eye glimpse of rst row from left, Harry, Tom, and Joe. Hawkes studied forestry and In Opinion the center of town. horticulture at Essex Agricul- Shribman: It’s the end of The event will be led by Tim tural and Technical Institute politics as we know it. A4 Hawkes, who is known for his in Danvers and has a special Fighting Santoros work to preserve the town’s interest in the town of Saugus. In Sports natural and historic sites, at 7 Classical softball’s Adams getting squared p.m. Wednesday at the Saugus SAUGUS, A7 comes full circle. B1 away in Medford Slowing down By Steve Freker toro, 90, who is a lifelong FOR THE ITEM Medford resident, got and signing up quite a thrill last weekend MEDFORD — They when he and a number of were “The Fighting Santo- other New England res- in Peabody ros” and the name t the idents, all World War II family well. veterans, were transport- When America joined ed at no cost to Washing- By Adam Swift Jr. “Police Chief (Thomas) the ghting in World War ton, D.C. by Honor Flight ITEM STAFF Grif n and I spent a good II after the Pearl Harbor New England for a day- deal of time discussing PEABODY — Slow down. bombing, many joined the long tribute. and analyzing this issue The default speed limit on call to defend our country, The trip included visits and we believe it makes but this Medford family to the various military city streets has been low- sense for the community.” went far above and be- memorials in Washington. ered from 30 to 25 mph. The new speed limit yond in showing their pa- “I never shook so many The change went into doesn’t apply on roads or triotism. people’s hands in one day effect on May 1 after gain- sections of road that al- No less than eight San- in my life,” Santoro said, ing City Council approval ready have different speed toro brothers fought for “It was great to see so in February. limits posted. In those in- their country at the same many other veterans, too. “We believe this change stances, the posted speed time in World War II, sev- They treated us great.” to our citywide speed lim- limits will continue to be COURTESY PHOTO en of them serving over- Large families were in no it will make everyone who valid and will not be af- seas at once. short supply in mid-20th Of cials are enforcing a new, lower speed lives, works or visits Pea- fected by the new law. The last surviving broth- limit on city streets and looking to replace a body safer,” said Mayor er, Rosario “Charlie” San- SANTOROS, A7 variety of faded signs. Edward A. Bettencourt PEABODY, A7 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 HIGH 63° VOL. 139, ISSUE 128 LYNN .........................................A3 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 51° OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 OBITUARIES Maureen C. Conrad, 87 Records: Aaron Hernandez was 1930-2017 PEABODY — Mau- and her husband member of Bloods street gang reen C. (Martin) Con- Richard, Liane Con- rad, 87, of Peabody, rad, Gail Desmond By Denise Lavoie mitting a urine sample died peacefully in her and her husband ASSOCIATED PRESS that tested positive for a home on Thursday, Jack, all of Peabody. painkiller; committing an May 4, 2017 sur- She is also survived BOSTON — Former aggravated assault; re- rounded by her lov- by her oldest brother, NFL star Aaron Hernan- fusing to obey an order; ing family. She was William J. (Jane) Mar- dez was a member of the and possessing gang par- the wife of the late tin Jr. of Lowell; her Bloods street gang and aphernalia. George J. Conrad. 11 precious grand- was disciplined for having Separate reports re- Maureen was born in East children, Ryan (Andrea) Delp- gang paraphernalia, ac- leased Thursday by state Boston on April 3, 1930, ero, D’yana Delpero, Jesse cording to newly released police and the Depart- the only daughter of the late (Heather Jackson) Desmond, documents related to the ment of Correction offer William J. and Lucy (Daley) Rebecca (William) Dunn, Jor- investigation into his pris- insight into Hernandez’s Martin Sr., but moved to Lynn dan Desmond, Christopher on suicide. final days. when she was approximately T. Desmond, Taylor Conrad, A death report released Interviews with inmates 5 years old. She attended St. Joseph Conrad, Tyler Conrad, Friday lists the Bloods un- show Hernandez was ex- Joseph’s Institute and was a Madison Conrad, and Shaun der Hernandez’s gang pro- cited about his acquittal graduate of St. Mary’s High Conrad, her four great grand- file and says Hernandez in the double slaying and School in Lynn, Class of 1947. children, Kane Wojick, Benson, was disciplined for having didn’t appear to have She was employed as a teller Isabel and “baby girl” Delpero, “STG” paraphernalia. In thoughts of suicide. at the General Electric Credit and many nieces and neph- prison, “STG” stands for “They stated that he was Union for four years after her ews.
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