Saugus Tentatively Has a Super Deal Mayoral
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WEDNESDAY MAY 26, 2021 Saugus tentatively has a super deal Mayoral By Elyse Carmosino Erin McMahon, who was selected last In the meantime, Fisher and fellow ITEM STAFF month to replace Saugus’ current su- committee member Dennis Gould said candidate perintendent, Dr. David DeRuosi, when McMahon, who currently serves as se- SAUGUS — The School Committee has DeRuosi retires June 30. nior advisor to the Massachusetts De- reached a “tentative” contract agreement A vote to finalize McMahon’s contract partment of Elementary and Secondary avoids with the district’s incoming superinten- will likely take place Thursday. Education commissioner, has spent time dent of schools, Vice Chair Ryan Fisher “The lawyers are ironing out the lan- familiarizing herself with the district in said. guage to make sure it works for every- preparation for her new role. campaign According to Fisher, the committee and body,” Fisher said. “Once (it’s voted on), “I know she was in the district today the district’s lawyers have completed a it will be signed by both parties and we’ll drafted agreement in collaboration with officially have our next superintendent.” SCHOOLS, A6 misstep By Elyse Carmosino Gyms ITEM STAFF LYNN — City Council Presi- drop dent and may- oral candidate Darren Cyr avoided a cam- mask paign mishap Tuesday when he rectified an mandate error in which he did not dis- Darren Cyr By Steve Krause close the names ITEM STAFF of his campaign donors with the state’s Office of Campaign and Po- Now that things are litical Finance (OCPF). easing up in the strict Cyr, who represents Ward 3, said COVID-19 protocol de- his team received a letter from partment, the masks are the OCPF asking that a receipt of coming off in two of the donations made to his campaign area’s most prominent during the month of April be pro- physical fitness facilities vided to the department by May — at least partially. 28. In the YMCA of Metro He said his team was working to North, which encompass- resolve the issue — which he char- es Lynn, Saugus, Pea- ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS acterized as an oversight — within body and Melrose, mask 24 to 48 hours. mandates will be lifted A moment of silence is held in honor of George Floyd and other victims of police as of Saturday for all brutality at a vigil organized by Diverse People United in Lynn. “Whatever filings that need to be those who have been vac- done will be done,” Cyr said. “I’m cinated. Following suit is going to look into it and take care the Planet Fitness chain, Anniversary of Floyd’s death of whatever the issue is. It will be which has gyms in Lynn, rectified.” Revere and Salem. Cyr declared his candidacy in “I think we have fol- March shortly after Mayor Thomas lowed the science the en- commemorated with Lynn vigil M. McGee announced he would not tire time (of the pandem- run for re-election this fall. He fac- tice in United States policing temic racism, police brutality ic),” said Andrea Baez, By Allysha Dunnigan es School Committee members Jar- ITEM STAFF senior executive director be taken seriously. and marginalization. ed Nicholson and Michael Satter- A vigil honoring Floyd’s DPU President Anthony at the Lynn Demakes LYNN — One year after white, as well as newcomer Keith Family YMCA, which memory was held Tuesday Coleman said he thinks Lynn Lee, in the November election. the tragic murder of George has made some positive opened last Monday. Floyd at the hands of former night at Red Rock Park by Because he is a state worker em- “We have followed CDC members of the nonprofit Di- changes in law enforcement, ployed as a manager in the asset Minneapolis Police Officer but said the nation as a whole (Centers for Disease verse People United (DPU), protection bureau of the Massa- Derek Chauvin, local activ- has a long way to go. Control and Prevention) ists are demanding that the which invited people to reflect chusetts State Lottery, Cyr said he YMCA, A7 urgent crisis of racial injus- on their experiences with sys- FLOYD, A7 CYR, A6 Nahant Lynn rapper riffs on pandemic By Allysha Dunnigan Legion ITEM STAFF LYNN — Rather than slowing honors down, rapper Heger Asenjo — known as Heg — has spent the pandemic creating a new song McCarthy which he says captures the emo- tional upheaval and struggles many have experienced over the By Elyse Carmosino past year. ITEM STAFF The song, simply called “Soul,” is deeply personal and emotional, he NAHANT — Rachel McCarthy is said, a piece that he was inspired this year’s recipient of the American to write while his mother was un- Legion Post 215 annual scholarship. dergoing cancer treatment. The award was granted to the “With what everyone’s been Swampscott High School senior fol- going through in the past year, lowing review of her application with the riots, COVID-19 and the essay by a scholarship committee, violence, I just tried to focus ev- which was impressed by her re- erything on a message and sub- sponse to the question that asked stance,” Heg said. COURTESY PHOTO | HEG applicants to describe what the Wall Talking about the struggles peo- That Heals — a traveling replica of ple have been facing is important, Heg created a song dedicated to Lynn the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in and the trauma that has occurred Washington, D.C. scheduled to visit HEG, A6 over the past year. Nahant July 14 — means to them. “We in Nahant are privileged to be able to host that wall,” said Com- INSIDE Correction mander Bob Fields. “No matter your In a photo on A1 of stance regarding the Vietnam War, it ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS Tuesday’s paper, a per- was a time that impacted all Ameri- Opinion LOOK! Sports son was incorrectly cans and touched all too many fam- Rachel McCarthy has been recog- Ben Downing Schools try Peabody girls identified. The person ilies. nized for her achievements with the and empathetic pep-rally lacrosse gets is Mike Tripoli, not By- American Legion Post 215 annual government. tactics to its revenge on ron Mahoney, as named SCHOLARSHIP, A6 scholarship. A4 get students Swampscott. in the SCC Scholarship vaccinated. A8 B1 caption. OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 90° VOL. 142, ISSUE 143 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 67° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ....................................B4 FOOD ........................................B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY MAY 26, 2021 OBITUARIES George A. Fitzhenry, 78 Richelind E. Nichols, 73 Gregory J. Vick, 58 1942 - 2021 1948 - 2021 1962 - 2021 SWAMPSCOTT, MA AND FOR- and Peter G. Fitzhenry and his LYNN - Richelind E. Nichols, LYNN - Mr. Gregory J. Vick, MERLY OF LYNN, MA - George wife Joyce of Lynn and brother 73, passed away peacefully 58 years of Lynn, died in Lahey A. Fitzhenry, age 78, of Swamp- of Mary Daniels and her hus- in her home in Maryland af- Clinic, Burlington on Saturday, scott and formerly of band Fred of Rohnert ter a long battle with multiple May 22, 2021. He was prede- Lynn, passed away Park, CA. He is also medical conditions on May 10, ceased by his loving wife Karen peacefully on Friday, survived by his many 2021. (Rigby) Vick. Greg was born in May 21, 2021 follow- beloved nieces, neph- Richelind was born in Lynn, Lynn, the son of the late Ed- ing a brief battle with ews and friends. In MA on May 31, 1948. She is ward E. and Loretta J. (Sims) cancer. He was the addition to his parents, survived by her husband Larry Vick. He was raised in Lynn devoted husband of he was predeceased Nichols, her siblings, Wayne and was a graduate of Lynn Janet (Gurney) Fitzhenry with by his brothers Paul and John Hopkins, Jan Monahan, Billy Tech High School. whom he celebrated 50 years “Jack” Fitzhenry and his sister Finnigan, Scott Finnigan and Greg was a man of many tal- of marriage in January. Born Roberta Kiley. Kerry Finnigan. Also survived ents and interests which includ- in 1942, in Manchester, CT, he Service Information: A by her daughters, Geralind Tra- ed cars, motorcycles, trucks, was the son of the late Rob- Funeral Service will be held cy Lynch, Shawna Leigh Lynch snowmobiling, camping and ert Emmett and Mary Helena on Friday, May 28, 2021 and Jennifer Ellen Lynch and shing. If it had wheels or an (McBrairty) Fitzhenry. He was in the SOLIMINE FUNERAL her six grandchildren and ten engine, he could x it or drive raised in Hartford, CT before HOME, 67 Ocean St (Rt. great grandchildren. She is it. He was passionate about all moving to Lynn and graduated 1A), Lynn at 12p.m. Visiting predeceased by her parents, types of vehicles and spent his from Lynn English High School. hours will be on Friday from William and Juanita Finnigan Richie spent her weekends career driving many of them. several nieces, nephews and George was extremely proud of 10a.m.-12p.m, prior to the and her rst husband Gerald golng and loved scratching He loved the outdoors and his longtime partner Carlene his service in the United States Funeral Service. Relatives T. Lynch. her lotto tickets. If there was spending time in Maine. Greg Dow. Greg was well-loved by Navy during Vietnam and his and friends are respectful- Richelind graduated form any type of sport playing she was also an excellent cook and his close circle of friends from service with the Army National ly invited to attend and are Lynn English High School in was watching and rooting for loved sharing that passion with his childhood neighborhood on Guard for over 28 years.