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TUESDAY JUNE 8, 2021 Former Lynn Mayor Clancy dies By Steve Krause later this month. ITEM STAFF He served as mayor at a tumultuous time in the city, from 2002 through 2009, when the fi- (Editor’s note: see editorial, In Memoriam: Ed- nancial situation of the city tightened consider- ward J. Clancy Jr., on A4.) ably in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. During his LYNN — Edward J. “Chip” Clancy, former may- term, his administration closed two convalescent or of Lynn, who also helped forge a family legacy homes — the Joseph P. Devlin Public Medical In- in the city’s baseball history, has died. stitution on Holyoke Street and Lynn Convales- Clancy, who died Sunday night at Masconomet cent Home; tore down Manning Bowl, a historic Healthcare Center in Topsfield after a lengthy Edward J. “Chip” Clancy illness, would have celebrated his 71st birthday CLANCY, A6 COURTESY PHOTO | BRIAN CASTELLANOS School Committee member Brian Castellanos ran a virtual marathon on Satur- day in honor of the Class of 2021. Castellanos ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS Actors rehearse for the filming of “Julia,” a new HBO series based on the life of Julia Child, at the Armory takes the building in Lynn. Sarah Lancashire, center right, will be playing Julia Child and David Hyde Pierce, left, will heat for be playing Paul Cushing Child. Lynn seniors HBO series ‘Julia’ begins filming in Lynn By Allysha Dunnigan nowned chef Julia Child and Mays, and David Hyde Pierce at St. George Greek Orthodox By Allysha Dunnigan ITEM STAFF includes her beloved television as Child’s husband, Paul. Church was filled with antique ITEM STAFF program, “The French Chef.” The pilot was written by Dan- cars, trailers, COVID-19 test- LYNN — Cameras began to Produced by North Center iel Goldfarb — a co-producer ing sites and tents for the crew. LYNN — After eight hours roll Monday at the Armory on Production, this series stars of “The Marvelous Mrs. Mais- Outside of the Armory, actors and 12 minutes, School Com- the Commons, as a crew for two-time British Academy el” — and directed by Charles could be spotted in mid-cen- mittee member Brian Castel- forthcoming HBO Max limited Television Awards-winner Sar- McDougall — whse credits lanos crossed the finish line of tury clothing — an antique series “Julia” filmed its pilot ah Lancashire as Julia Child. include “House of Cards” and WGBH truck even made an his second virtual marathon on episode. The cast also includes Britta- “Desperate Housewives.” Saturday. appearance. The “Julia” set The series, based in Cam- ny Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fio- A set featuring Child’s kitch- also featured vintage WGBH Castellanos ran to raise mon- bridge, Mass. in the 1950s and na Glascott, Bebe Neuwirth, en was set up inside of the ey for scholarships for Lynn 1960s, depicts the life of re- Isabella Rossellini, Jefferson Armory, and the parking lot JULIA, A7 seniors — now the graduated Class of 2021 — after the pan- demic altered their high-school experience. Mystic Valley on deck for Castellanos hatched the idea Saugus after running a virtual mara- thon for the Class of 2020; he decided to continue the tradi- former Lynn coach Guidi approves tion of a “Covid-19 Redemption Run” for the Class of 2021, ac- By Daniel Kane about the game at age 77. knowledging the tremendous ITEM STAFF His love of sports started when $97.3M impact the pandemic had on he was a student-athlete him- Bob Guidi has seen plenty of self at Winthrop High School. He those students. baseball during his 57-year coach- “It was my fondest memory of played four sports — football, bas- ing career, but he still swears one budget my senior year that compelled ketball, tennis and baseball — and of the best defenses he’s seen was me to embark on this journey,” was later inducted into the Win- last month at Shawsheen Tech. Castellanos said. “(I want) to be throp High Hall of Fame in 2010. By Tréa Lavery ITEM STAFF a voice for those students who “Without a doubt, (it was) the He went on to play three sports at best defense I’ve ever seen and I have been impacted by this pan- Tufts before graduating in 1964 SAUGUS — On the played at Tufts,” Guidi said, who demic.” and starting his coaching career. fourth night of the annu- still has a hop in his step while Castellanos could be seen He’s spent most of his life on ITEM FILE PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS al Town Meeting, town recreating cut-off throws, and a meeting members ap- CASTELLANOS, A7 twinkle in his eye when talking GUIDI, A6 Bob Guidi proved a $97.3 million operating budget for fis- cal year 2022. Of that budget, $67.4 million is for town depart- Salem Hospital approves minimum wage boost ments and the remain- ing amount is the school By Steve Krause increase was made effective Sun- spokeswoman Laura Fleming. our exceptional staff throughout department budget. No ITEM STAFF day. The system employs 4,000 alto- the COVID pandemic, we take more than $1.4 million According to a statement, the gether. this responsibility more seriously SALEM — Employees at Salem will come from the town’s hospital is reaching this goal well “As a responsible employer, we than ever.” stabilization fund. Hospital will see a bump in their ahead of the 2023 deadline set by continually evaluate our wage NSPG and Salem Hospital em- paychecks this week. Several town meeting the state for raising the minimum and benefit programs to ensure ployees impacted by the wage members raised concerns The hospital announced Mon- wage to $15. The previous mini- that our employees are compen- increase work in roles such as that the school depart- day that it is raising its minimum mum was $13.50. sated fairly for the vital work they patient service, food service, envi- ment budget was raised wage for workers, both at the hos- The pay increase impacts ap- do,” said hospital President Dr. ronmental services and transport. by just $300,000 over the pital and North Shore Physicians proximately 1,000 employees in David J. Roberts. “After witness- previous year’s budget, Group, to $15 per hour; the pay the Salem Hospital family, said ing the dedication and courage of HOSPITAL, A6 after being level-funded last year. However, the budget passed with no changes. In addition, the town Brides are dancing again at the Smith Barn INSIDE meeting approved an ex- Lynn pense of $33,500 to pur- By Thor Jourgensen dancing.” chase a columbarium for ITEM STAFF After a tough 2020 that One injured in Warren Street the interment of ashes at saw weddings canceled, the Saugus Cemetery. PEABODY — With the Society began to book stabbing. A5 COVID-19 social-distanc- Cemetery Commission weddings in May; Mes- LOOK! Chair Rich Thompson ing restrictions loosen- sina said 2021 booking ing, the Peabody Histor- Swampscott native explained that the new dates are still available, to direct mediation columbarium was des- ical Society & Museum’s and that she is starting to Felton Street wedding center. A8 perately needed as the book weddings for 2022. current one has only two venues are welcoming • Smith Barn, a meticu- unsold spots left. back brides, grooms and Lynnfield tree lously-restored historical “We have citizens in wedding parties. warden’s bark is property, features charm- bigger than bite. A8. town with relatives who “We just reopened and ing country ambience have passed who are we’re excited to be back and modern amenities Sports waiting to put their ash- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK in business,” said the for weddings: Guests can Bishop Fenwick es somewhere and there’s Society’s Event Manag- dine and dance in the Event coordinator Tammy Messina checks to boys lacrosse top St. nowhere to put them,” er Tammy Messina. “It’s make sure everything is ready for an evening Mary’s in overtime so good to see people WEDDINGS, A6 wedding at Smith Barn. thriller. B1 BUDGET, A7 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 92° VOL. 142, ISSUE 154 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 69° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ....................................B4 BUSINESS ................................B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY JUNE 8, 2021 NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS ‘All Black Lives Matter’ mural “This is a very silent but voiced criticism of the ef- cohol-related offenses. Po- teen who suffered a severe he spent more than three installed in Providence very loud protest,” he said. fort, saying they weren’t lice say no one was injured spinal cord injury during months recuperating, The project has been in consulted. But a leading and there was no property a hockey game has grad- WCVB-TV reports. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) the works for more than a member of the group told damage during the inci- uated from his Catholic He’s continuing his re- — A street mural saying year and was made possi- WPRI-TV Saturday that dents school in Massachusetts. hab at Journey Forward “All Black Lives Matter” ble by local artists and the was merely a “miscommu- Police say they stepped A.J. Quetta attended in Canton, Massachusetts Providence Department the graduation ceremony is being installed in down- nication.” up their presence in the and was recently feted by of Art, Culture, and Tour- for Bishop Feehan High town Providence. beach community near the the Boston Bruin’s as their Providence Mayor Jorge ism, Elorza and organizers Police in coastal town crack- Massachusetts state line School in Attleboro on Fri- said. A ribbon cutting and day and received a huge honorary banner captain Elorza was on hand Sat- this weekend in response celebration of the com- down on rowdy beach crowds ovation as he received his during the opening game urday for the unveiling of to recent fights.