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Bridgewell Recuperative Care Center Needs Care Construction Begins On THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Moulton rolls out his agenda By Gayla Cawley ITEM STAFF SALEM — After cruising to an easy re-election win Tuesday night, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton chose to fo- cus his remarks during a late Wednesday morning press conference on the importance of counting every vote in a tight presi- dential race. Moulton, a Democrat from Salem, will represent the 6th Congressional Dis- trict for another two years after defeating John Paul Moran by a 30-point mar- gin. ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Speaking outside the Old Town Hall, Moulton crit- STEVE KRAUSE icized President Donald COMMENTARY Trump for the “shameful display of anti-Democrat- ic behavior” he displayed Pollsters’ favorability rating tumbles when he appeared in the White House shortly after For decades, I’ve watched weather one of those high-visibility pollsters tion, the reputation of the polling 2 a.m. Wednesday to de- forecasts on TV and recited the old today? How would you like to be go- out ts is just shot. They are useless. clare himself as the win- cliche that “oh, it must be great to be ing into your boss’ of ce to explain Those of us who aren’t exactly fans ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK ner of the election and in- in a profession where you get paid how you had ahead Joe Biden up by of Trump (guilty!) are permanently sist that votes should stop for being wrong half the time.” nine points, or that you had predict- scarred after 2016, when we were Congressman Seth being counted. Well, if the weather forecaster ed a “Blue Wall” or you had talked assured Hillary Clinton was going Moulton speaks about At that point, millions is wrong half the time, he/she has about a mass repudiation for all to win the election and become the his vision moving for- of votes had not yet been nothing on that bastion of political things Donald Trump. rst-ever woman to be president. ward after winning prognostication: the pollster. None of that happened, of course. re-election. MOULTON, A3 How would you like to work for Whatever comes out of this elec- POLLSTERS, A2 Bridgewell Recuperative Construction begins on Care Center needs care $500K Swampscott wall By Gayla Cawley By Guthrie ITEM STAFF Scrimgeour ITEM STAFF LYNN — For the past three years, Bridgewell’s SWAMPSCOTT — Recuperative Care Center King’s Beach was alive has provided temporary with the sound of con- housing and medical care struction Wednesday, as a for the city’s homeless af- crew of about 10 workers ter they are discharged used shovels, jackham- from the hospital. mers and a Bobcat to re- However, while city and pair the seawall along the state of cials recognize Lynn border. the services provided by The project, which be- the recuperative care gan last Monday, and is center, located downtown expected to be completed on Buffum Street, are by Dec. 31. The estimated much-needed in the com- cost of the project is about munity, “nobody at this $525,000, making it one of point is willing to pay for Swampscott’s larger pub- it,” said Bridgewell CEO lic works projects of the Chris Tuttle. year. Through its partner- “It’s a good-sized proj- ship with Lynn Com- ect,” said Swampscott munity Health Center, Public Works Director Bridgewell’s RCC strives Gino Cresta. “Comparable to cut down on repeat to some of the paving proj- emergency visits by pro- ects. But not quite as high viding patients with on- as our sewer main rehab site medical and recuper- work.” ative care. The town has contracted If Bridgewell is not able the dramatically-named to secure additional fund- masonry company Xtreme ing by April 1, Tuttle said ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Shotcrete LLC to com- ITEM PHOTO |OLIVIA FALCIGNO he will be forced to shut plete the project. Xtreme Jose Diaz, a resident at the Bridgewell’s Recu- Construction workers chip away at the down the center on June Shotcrete LLC made the 30, 2021. perative Care Center in Lynn, sits in his room lowest offer when the seawall at King’s Beach on Wednesday in Funding looked even at the facility. Bridgewell needs to secure ad- project was opened for Swampscott as a $525,000 repair project gets more bleak a few weeks ditional funding to prevent its Recuperative bidding on Sept. 2. underway to x the natural damage to the ago before North Shore Care Center, which provides temporary hous- The project intends to x wall that has occurred over the years, specif- ing and medical care for homeless residents, ically focused on damage caused by a large BRIDGEWELL, A3 from closing next spring. SEAWALL, A2 2018 nor’easter. COVID-19 Saugus re-appoints animal-control of cer Peabody reports two more deaths, virus cases surge serving in a temporary role, began to our town, residents and employees. By Elyse Carmosino in Lynn and Revere. A2 ITEM STAFF his permanent, full-time position on “Darren loves animals and will Oct. 28. thrive in his role.” SAUGUS — Darren McCullough Peabody has taken on the role of Saugus’ new “I am happy to welcome Darren McCullough most recently worked Roaring ‘20s night animal-control of cer, Town Manager back to the role of animal-control as a surface line operator and se- goes virtual. A8 Scott Crabtree and the town’s Board of cer for the town of Saugus,” said nior money agent for the Massachu- of Selectmen announced this week. Crabtree. “Darren possesses ad- setts Bay Transportation Authority Sports McCullough, who previously served vanced knowledge of the community, (MBTA). Previously he served as Lynn eld girls soccer as the community’s animal-control as well as public service and govern- closes season with a win of cer and has most recently been ment, which will make him an asset McCULLOUGH, A3 Darren McCullough over Newburyport. B1 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 66° VOL. 141, ISSUE 277 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 CLASSIFIED ...............................B6 LOW 53° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ....................................B4 BUSINESS ................................B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 North Shore Christian School At Home Learning ~ On Campus Learning ~ Home To School Connection Beverly & Lynn Campus Hamilton Campus Preschool-8th Grade Early Childhood Education Learn more at nschristian.org or call 781.469.0706 A2 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 OBITUARIES Peabody reports two Darryl D. Coulter, 54 Evelyn J. Carbone, 91 1966 - 2020 more virus deaths SAUGUS - Evelyn J. Carbone, line, Aimee, Katelyn, Joseph PEABODY - Darryl D. Coulter, 91, loving mother, grandmother IV, Christopher and Benjamin; By Gayla Cawley been reported in Peabody 54, of Peabody, passed away great grandmother, sister, aunt many great grandchildren, ITEM STAFF since Monday. The city now early Saturday morning, follow- and friend died on Sunday, nieces and nephews; her very has 1,544 cases and 192 Lynn and Revere re- ing a lengthy battle with cancer, November 1st peacefully at special sister Christine Dona- people have died, according ported a signicant spike surrounded by his loving fam- home. She was the loving wife hue and brother in law Bill Do- to the health department. in coronavirus cases on ily. He and his wife Frances of the late Joseph C. Carbone, nahue and sister in law Ellen Numbers remained the (Moynihan) Coulter shared Jr., with whom she shared 50 Howlett. She was predeceased Wednesday and two more deaths were reported in same in Lynneld (183 33 years together, 28 years in years of marriage. by many brothers and sisters, cases, 14 deaths) and Na- Born in Boston, Evelyn was John McCarthy, Edward McCa- Peabody. wedded bliss. hant (67 cases, six deaths), the daughter of the late John rthy, Mary McCannon, Thomas In Lynn, 53 new cases Born in Salem, MA, on Jan- and were not updated in uary 9, 1966, son of Dave and Frances (Kelly) McCarthy. Howlett, Joe Howlett, James were reported for the sec- She worked for many years at Howlett, Eileen Howlett and ond straight day, which Marblehead, Saugus or Coulter and Ellie (Singleton) Swampscott on Wednesday. Coulter. He was raised and Sears as a sales clerk. Evelyn Frank Howlett. brings the city’s caseload was a long-time resident of In lieu of owers donations to 5,880. As of Tuesday, Saugus educated in Peabody, gradu- had 904 cases and 44 ating from the Peabody Voca- Saugus. in her memory may be made Of that total, 630 cases deaths. Swampscott had tional High School. Besides Evelyn is survived by her ve to the Parkinson’s Foundation, remain active, 123 people his loving wife, he is survived children Joseph C Carbone III www.parkinsons.org. have died, and 5,127 have 193 cases and 11 deaths by his children, who he loved and Gwen, Edward Carbone Service Information: At recovered from the virus, as of Monday, and Mar- very much and was so proud and his wife Sue, Richard Car- the request of the family according to city data. blehead (299 cases, 30 of. Daniel P. Coulter USMC, were the best of Funday’s with bone and Laurie, Laura D’Eon services were private. For Revere reported 46 deaths) has not provided of Peabody, Shelby A. Menard his friends, watching sports or and her husband Raymond condolences www.Bisbee- new cases on Wednesday updated numbers since and her husband Jake of NH; going for a ride. Darryl leaves III, Mary Barthelmes and her Porcella.com to bring the city’s total last Thursday. his siblings, David B. Coulter of his friends, too many to men- husband Glenn; eleven grand- numbers to 3,462 cases Gayla Cawley can be Peabody, and Tracy L.
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