Knock It Off with Knock-Offs Lynn Digs in on New YMCA
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018 Lynn police: Knock it off with knock-offs By Bella diGrazia chael Kmiec. During the arrest, “For the public’s awareness, it’s the Lynnway flea market will be inal enterprises, including drug ITEM STAFF officers seized over 530 counter- not legal to buy cheaper counter- penalized, given the investiga- organizations and terror groups, feit items at the Lynnway Mart feit products and sell them at a tion was based solely around in- according to Kmiec. Women’s LYNN — Police and the De- Indoor Mall & Flea Market. higher price,” said Kmiec. “A lot formation they obtained on Diaz luxury handbags, designer wal- partment of Homeland Security Handbags labeled as Louis of effort was put in to crack this. and Miranda. lets, jewelry, electronics, and ap- are cracking down on the sale of Vuitton, Michael Kors, Coach, We had undercover officers do- Counterfeit goods are manu- parel are some of the most coun- counterfeit consumer goods af- Gucci, Burberry, Chanel, Saint ing the buys, getting different factured to look like brand-name terfeited items. ter the arrest of two men on the Laurent, Prada, and Tory Burch size purses at $20 and $15.” items but are produced without “We are trying to protect con- Lynnway last month. and apparel labeled as Nike, The joint investigation was the brand’s authorization, which sumers because, under certain Luz Diaz, 32, of Dorchester, Adidas, North Face, Christian part of a nationwide anti-coun- is in direct violation of Trade- circumstances, they think what and Jose Miranda, 42, of Lynn, Dior, and Hermes were among terfeiting campaign to identify mark Protection and Intellectu- they are purchasing is real,” he were arrested and charged the seized counterfeit items, ac- manufacturers, distributors, al Property Rights Laws, accord- said. with manufacturing and sales cording to Kmiec. Were the items and retailers of counterfeit ing to Kmiec. of counterfeit merchandise, ac- authentic, the total retail value consumer goods, according to The profits from many of these Bella diGrazia can be reached cording to Lynn Police Lt. Mi- would have exceeded $400,000. Kmiec. He said it doesn’t appear counterfeit sales can fund crim- at [email protected]. Lynn eld property owners clear path to luxury By Thomas Grillo ITEM STAFF LYNNFIELD — The town could soon have a new mini-neighborhood with $1.5 million homes. The Planning Board has given ini- tial approval for the Degiovanni Fam- ily Trust, Stephen and Laura Wallace, and Jane Coonrod to combine the lots on each their Summer Street homes to create a 8.5-acre subdivision. Under the plan, the 100-year-old homes at 333, 339, and 349 Summer St. would be demolished. In their place, a new road would be a built, creating a cul-de-sac for nine luxury homes. “The homeowners can achieve more value for their homes by having a new subdivision with nine lots than they could by selling off their individual homes,” said Ted Regnante, the Wake- field attorney representing the fami- lies. “They’re all interested in moving.” The three owners have an agreement to sell their homes for an undisclosed amount to HPI Commercial Real Es- tate, a Salem, N.H., firm that plans to build Colonial-style houses in the new block. Regnante said the deal will close only if the family-owned company, operated by Brian and Michael Hannon, wins approval for the new 800-foot street. The Hannons did not return a call ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE seeking comment. Governor Charlie Baker talks with some of the kids from the Lynn YMCA during the ground- The Degiovanni’s four-bedroom home breaking ceremony. at 333 Summer St. is on 2.8-acres and is assessed at $487,600, according to The By Bella diGrazia seated in front of him. “I’m sure you all Warren Group, the Boston real estate ITEM STAFF felt the wind stop while Amanda sang, tracking firm. The seven-room home and that was because she just blew it owned by the Wallaces on 3.2-acres at LYNN — After four years of plan- away.” 339 Summer St. is assessed at $475,500, Lynn ning, developers broke ground on the The planned 70,000-square-foot com- and Coonrod owns the four-bedroom $30 million Lynn YMCA expansion on plex is being built in front of the cur- house at 349 Summer St. on 2.3-acres Friday. rent YMCA. Set to open in 2020, the that is assessed at $532,260. Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Thom- new building will have seven preschool Under the town’s regulations, the ini- digs in as M. McGee were in attendance for tial approval by the Planning Board classrooms, a 12,000-square-foot fitness the ceremony, along with state repre- area, a gymnasium, a teaching kitchen, must be followed by a final sign-off, sentatives Dan Cahill, Lori Ehrlich, which could happen by year’s end. The a cafe, a 6,000-square-foot rooftop gar- and Donald Wong. Amanda Mena, den, and an aquatic center with a lap panel must approve any new cul-de-sac on new Lynn YMCA member and “America’s longer than 500 feet. pool, learning pool, and splash pad. Got Talent” contestant, serenaded the While the Planning Board gave “People love the idea of the building crowd with her rendition of “God Bless the proposal its first thumbs-up, the but what’s really important is what is five-member panel and abutters have America.” going in the building and how we are YMCA “I know you guys must be cold,” Bak- LUXURY, A3 er said to the young YMCA members YMCA, A3 Gift from Swampscott has INSIDE Lynn kids dancing with joy Revere By Bella diGrazia “I was extremely excited be- ITEM STAFF cause we are in a community Tour historic Rumney Cultura where, most of the time, the stu- Marsh Burial Ground SWAMPSCOTT — A long-time dents and their families can’t today in Revere. A2 Latina Dance Swampscott boutique donated Academy afford these things,” said Rodri- more than 100 dance shoes to a guez. Saugus founder Yaya non-profit dance academy based Rodriguez, Spirito was in search of a dance Hazardous household out of Lynn. school from Lynn that would be left, with waste disposal day in Infinity Boutique has been interested in performing during two of her Saugus. A3 waiting for the right dance her fashion show. During a Lynn students, school to come along to donate Area Chamber of Commerce Sports and In nity the shoes to, according to owner event, someone referred the Lynn Matt Severance leads Boutique Pauline Spirito. The total worth dance academy to Spirito but owner of the dance shoes, including English football to that was not where the friend- Pauline those fit for jazz, ballet, and tap, big win at Salem. B1 ship of the two women began. Spirito, right, is more than $3,000 and Yaya “I saw an article in the Lynn with the Rodriguez, founder of Cultura Daily Item and it talked about 100 donated Latina Dance Academy, said she shoes. could not be more grateful. DANCE, A3 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 53° VOL. 140, ISSUE 257 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ...............................B7 LOW 41° POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS ....................................B4 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018 OBITUARIES Tour historic Anna C. Dusseault, 89 1929-2018 Rumney Marsh LYNN — Anna C. Mary’s High School in (Jordan) Dusseault, Lynn with the Class Burial Ground 89, a lifelong resident of ’46 and attended of Lynn passed away Burdett College. She Thursday, October worked at Massachu- 11th at her home. setts Electric Company today in Revere She was the beloved in the payroll depart- wife of the late Hen- ment for 44 years prior By Bridget Turcotte Slade’s Spice Mill on the ry A. Dusseault with to her retirement in ITEM STAFF creek, were also buried whom she shared 37 1991. Anna enjoyed there. REVERE — The From left: St. Mary’s Board Chair William S. years of marriage. gardening, was a member of The committee is in- Born in Lynn, Anna was the Ancient Order of Hiberni- Rumney Marsh Burial Mosakowski, Head of School Dr. John F. Dolan viting Revere residents, the devoted daughter of the ans, Division 10 in Lynn; and Ground Renovation Com- and Monsignor Paul V. Garrity. neighbors, students, and late James and Annie (Man- served as the past Secretary of mittee will give a guided ning) Jordan. She was the the Lynn Gas and Lynn Electric tour of what they call “Re- visitors to join members as loving step-mother of Kristine Employees Bene t Fund. vere’s crown jewel” Satur- they present the story of St. Mary’s announces Boucher and her husband, Service information: An- day morning at 10 a.m. the Rumney Marsh Buri- Richard of Fair eld, CT; the na’s funeral will be held from The Rumney Marsh al Ground and provide a cherished grandmother of Al- the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Burial Ground is where guided tour throughout scholarship program exandra Boucher-Meade and Home, 157 Maple Street, some of the city’s first citi- the cemetery. Important her husband, Carlos; adoring Lynn on Wednesday, October zens are buried, including features will be highlight- in name of Msgr. great-grandmother of new- 17th at 8:00 a.m. followed many heroes of the Revo- ed and details of the types born, Theodore; dear sister by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 lutionary War and Civil of burial markers and of the late Margaret Meagh- a.m.