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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 Swampscott Lynn lines up behind Houston administrator By Bridget Turcotte mance to help draw crowds through who are no stranger to the cafe’s stage ITEM STAFF the doors. to see if anyone was available to per- “We have a lot of people on our staff form on such short notice. Churchill LYNN — The Walnut Street Cafe is moving on who are musicians and poets and they sending a loud and clear message that said the response was incredible. it stands with the victims of Hurricane have been seeing what’s been in the “We haven’t worked out exactly who to Pentucket Harvey. news and they were upset,” said Alicia we will give the money to,” said Chur- The coffee house, which comes alive Churchill, who owns the cafe with her chill. “We’re looking to nd an organi- By Gayla Cawley at night with music, drinks, and an husband, Jim Chalmers. “One of our zation, a registered charity, that’s more ITEM STAFF open mic, will donate 10 percent of staff, a young poet, thought it would be speci c to Texas, but we’ll also be mak- Thursday’s pro ts to help the victims great if we could put something togeth- ing a donation to the Red Cross.” SWAMPSCOTT — After a decade as in Texas, and its regular musicians and er and came to us with the idea.” an administrator at Swampscott Public poets threw together a bene t perfor- The couple reached out to musicians LYNN, A7 Schools, Assistant Principal Frank Kow- alski is moving on to the same position at Pentucket Regional High School in West Newbury. Kowalski, 48, said Thursday was his last day at Swampscott High School — he starts his new position next Tuesday. He said it’s been an emotional time since he found out he got the job early last week. “It’s been tough,” Kowalski said of say- ing goodbye to Swampscott. “It’s been a very emotional rollercoaster this week.” Kowalski was hired in 2007 as the high school’s athletic director and dean of stu- dents and was appointed assistant princi- pal in 2010. He served as interim princi- pal from January to June 2016. Edward Rozmiarek, the former high school principal, resigned in December 2015, following explicit and inappropri- ate chat activity, as detailed in a report by Beverly Police. Robert Murphy was named principal of the high school last year, after serving in the same position at the middle school. Before coming to Swampscott, Kowalski spent three years as dean of students at Salem High School. He spent 10 years in Chelsea at the middle school level teach- ing English and history for nine years and spending a year as dean of students. Kowalski said part of the emotion has come from thinking about the amount of leaders he’s worked with during his time First-class effort in Nahant at the high school, and the amount of peo- ple who came and left during his tenure. ITEM STAFF REPORT He said the administrative turnover at part in regular morning meetings and Sixth-grader will apply social and emotional learn- Charles Schepens the high school was frustrating and that NAHANT — The Johnson School ing skills learned during games and holds the ag as people would take a job and when it got kicked off the new school year with a welcoming activities,” Andrews stated. dif cult, they would leave. Kowalski said ag-raising ceremony on Thursday custodian Ted School improvements undertaken he loves a challenge — administration is with Principal Kevin Andrews encour- Cronin ties it to during the summer included adding 24 hard but it’s about coming up with the aged by improvements and training the pole during best decisions for the kids. undertaken during summer vacation Chromebooks for classroom use. Andrews the start of the “For 10 years, I was the only stable thing by school employees. said third and fourth grade students will ag-raising the kids had,” Kowalski said. “I think “We are looking forward to continuing use computer programs to help them ceremony at that’s important. I didn’t desert the kids initiatives begun during the past school master computer keyboard skills. Johnson School when a lot of other people did.” year, as well as launching new ones,” he Summer vacation did not keep John- on Thursday. Kowalski said he moved to North An- said in an announcement posted on the son School teachers from mastering dover three years ago — convenience and school website. their skills. Five teachers received ITEM PHOTO | working close to home was a big factor in Kindergarteners and pre-school training in a program called Respon- SPENSER HASAK him leaving for his new position. Being students started school on Thursday sive Classroom. closer to home will allow him to work lon- with older students starting school on Responsive Classroom’s website ger hours and not be obstructed by travel- Wednesday. The school year gets into describes the program as an “evi- ing time, he said. high gear next week following the La- dence-based approach to elementary He said he has loved working in Swamp- bor Day holiday. and middle school teaching that focus- scott, but there’s more growth opportuni- “Students will start the year by dis- es on the strong link between academic ties for him where he’s headed — he loves cussing how they will like their class- success and social-emotional learning.” room to function, setting guidelines KOWALSKI, A7 and expectations. They will also take NAHANT, A7 Barry Election coming into to bang focus in Malden By Steve Freker being challenged by Candace L. July- gavel on FOR THE ITEM an and Jennifer Lynn McClain. In the Ward 3 School Committee race, which MALDEN — A busy municipal elec- is an open seat, three candidates are tion season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. career vying to advance to the nal election, 19 with a preliminary election in three including Julianne Marie Orsino, Mek- of the city’s eight wards. By Thomas Grillo ka Alicia Smith and Jennifer M. Spada- ITEM STAFF Preliminary elections will be held in Ward 3, Ward 6 and Ward 8 on that day. fora. LYNN — Michael Barry, The nal election is set for Tuesday, In Ward 6, there are three candi- the city’s longstanding at- Nov. 7. dates for the open Ward 6 councilor torney, will call it quits next In Ward 3 there are preliminary post. Two candidates from the eld year. elections for both City Council and of Dave Camell, Joseph S. Gray and The 67-year-old city solic- School Committee. In both races there Jerry Leone will advance to the nal itor whose law career dates are three candidates and the top two election in November. Leone is the back to serving as assistant vote-getters will advance to the nal Ward 6 School Committeeman and is attorney general under for- election while the third-place nisher not running for reelection to seek the mer Massachusetts Attorney will be eliminated. council seat. General Frank Bellotti, has For Ward 3 councilor, incumbent John been at City Hall since the Matheson is seeking reelection and is MALDEN, A7 1980s. “I’m retiring now because I can,” he said with a laugh. “It’s a birthday and Valen- INSIDE tine’s Day gift to my wife In Lynn when I retire on February 14.” Let the festivities Barry said he and his wife begin: Greek Festival recently met with a nancial kicks off today. A3 planner. When they did the math, the couple learned the In Opinion time was right to retire. Angelakis at the Last year, he earned about forefront of mental $134,000 in total compensa- health safety. A4 tion, a gure he said is the max for nearly 37 years of In Sports ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK public service. Classical golf City Solicitor Michael Barry plans to retire has revamped BARRY, A3 early next year. roster. B1 ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK OBITUARIES ..............................A2 HOME .......................................A5 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 HIGH 69° VOL. 139, ISSUE 226 LYNN .........................................A3 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 LOW 48° OPINION ...................................A4 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 OBITUARIES Malden is ready Claire E. Maguire, 85 Marilyn G. Pierro, 60 1932-2017 1956-2017 to run Monday LYNN — Claire E. women, and enjoying SAUGUS — Marilyn Grayce body, creating intense pain. In Maguire, age 85, of life. Her last months Pierro of Saugus, a writer and public she kept a busy sched- ITEM STAFF REPORT honors in both. Lynn, died Tuesday, were spent at the La- friend, died Aug. 29 in Boston ule, including traveling across Registration for the race Aug. 29, 2017. Born fayette Nursing Home after a long battle with cancer. the U.S. to trade shows to sell MALDEN — If you live at the site begins at 9 a.m. in Malden or Medford, La- on May 1, 1932, she in Marblehead where She was 60. her company’s medical books. and the races begin at 11 bor Day means a lot more was the daughter she received excel- She was born on Oct. 23, When Wiley eliminated her job a.m. Runners may regis- than just a day off or ip- of the late Leo and lent care by wonder- 1956, in Brockton, the young- after many years, she founded ter online at coolrunning. Agnes Maloney Ma- ful staff. est of three children to Joan her own successful copywrit- ping some burgers on the grill.