Kindergarten Zoom Teaches Dad and Daughter Swampscott Approves
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SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 Swampscott Historical struggle in Lynn eld Linda By Anne Marie Tobin Select Board Chair Chris Barrett refused approves Gillon, ITEM STAFF to recognize Robert Gillon after Gillon re- president peatedly blurted out, “Mr. Chairman, Mr. LYNNFIELD — The town of Lynn eld has Chairman, Mr. Chairman” to which Barrett of the Elm Place severed all ties with the Lynn eld Histori- responded, “we are not taking public com- Lynn eld cal Society, only the society isn’t going away ment right now.” Historical quietly. Gillon tried again twice, but again Barrett proposal Society, Society Treasurer Robert Gillon, the hus- held rm, saying “you are not recognized.” stands in band of Society President Linda Gillon, at- Mans eld continued his presentation, only the center tempted to speak at the Select Board’s most By Tréa Lavery to be interrupted again again by Gillon again, of the recent meeting, interrupting Historical Com- saying, “I am going to le a complaint.” ITEM STAFF controversy. mission President Kirk Mans eld’s presen- Gillon didn’t state the basis of the complaint tation on a proposal to paint the interior of SWAMPSCOTT — A 40B develop- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK the Pope-Richard Historical Family Centre. ment on Elm Place has been approved HISTORICAL, A3 by the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development, against the wishes of the Select Board. As proposed by Boston-based Win- Lynn nDevelopment, the ve-story build- ing would include 128 rental units, 64 percent of which would be income-re- schools stricted. Swampscott currently has 3.7 percent affordable units, well below the state-mandated minimum of 10 per- cent. look to “I think the board understands just how frustrating this is, given the ex- tensive concerns that we’ve presented clear to DHCD in the letter that outlined our opposition,” said Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald in Thursday night’s the air Select Board meeting. He was referenc- By Allysha Dunnigan ing a letter the board sent to DHCD in ITEM STAFF February recommending that the proj- ect not be approved. “We’re one of the LYNN — The school most densely settled communities in committee voted unani- the Commonwealth and to have a proj- mously Thursday night to ect like this roll in at this size really is move forward with fund- frustrating. This has disproportionate ing the project to replace impacts on our neighborhood and our the ventilation system in infrastructure.” 10 Lynn schools. The com- The February letter outlined sever- mittee voted to allow the al concerns about the project, notably administration to apply that it would be the densest number of Israel Rijo of Lynn works with his daughter, So a, on a phonics worksheet for her to use a portion of the $18 residential units in the town, its height remote kindergarten class. ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK million provided to the above any other structure in Swamp- city from the Elementary scott, its lack of parking, and its loca- and Secondary Education tion in the way of an intended extension Emergency Relief II (ESS- of the Swampscott Rail Trail. Kindergarten Zoom ER II) Funds. Fitzgerald said in the Select Board The 10 schools that will meeting that the town is working on undergo ventilation con- nding a consulting rm to help them teaches dad and daughter struction include Aborn, better advocate against the develop- By Elyse Carmosino job. Although he was eligi- of his wife’s day, Israel quick- Brickett, Cobbett, Dre- ment. ble to collect part-time un- ly stepped in to mentor the wicz, Fallon, Lincoln, “This is a signi cant project, and we’re ITEM STAFF employment bene ts, Yuri, a Tracy, Washington, Fecte- going to have to really be very strategic,” couple’s daughter, 6-year-old LYNN — When schools shut basic needs case manager for au-Leary and Pickering. Fitzgerald said. “I don’t think there’s a So a, a kindergartner at Dre- down to prevent the spread Catholic Charities, became Mayor Thomas M. Mc- linear path that says, this is how a suc- wicz Elementary, to make COVID-19 last March, Lynn the family’s primary nancial Gee said the city recent- cessful outcome will be determined. This sure she completed her re- parents Israel and Yuri San- provider, which left her con- ly requested a waiver really re ects the responsibilities we mote learning requirements. from the Department of chez-Rijo braced for the worst. stantly stressed and with lit- have as leaders to advocate and negotiate “I just started staying right Elementary and Second- Israel, an auto body shop tle time for anything else. ary Education (DESE) to ELM PLACE, A2 worker, was let go from his With work taking up much KINDERGARTEN, A3 use the savings they got from not having in-person learning over the last year to spend on xing the ven- Salem tries to tilation issues. DESE did not approve the request for this waiver, get to Root of but proposed and instruct- ed the city to use the ESS- ER II money for the proj- food insecurity ect. The ESSER II Fund falls under the Coronavirus By Steve Krause Response and Relief Sup- ITEM STAFF plemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act that was SALEM — As the stubborn coronavirus pan- demic continues to grip the country, there’s an VENTILATION, A2 ongoing effort in Salem to address food security issues resulting from it. Root, a non-pro t organization whose mission INSIDE is to help young adults become independent through food service training and employment, Opinion is partnering with the Salem Pantry to support Shribman: Guess who else residents who may be having trouble buying wanted to give Americans food. a nancial boost? A4 PHOTO | ALYSE GAUSE Along with Sam Hunt, Root’s chef, a team of Root alumni employees have been preparing nu- Sports Root’s mission is to help young adults create a pathway to independence tritious meals for the pantry’s mobile markets Pioneers defense leads through food service training and employment. By developing essential life twice each month. With support from individual the way in win over and work readiness skills, youths leave Root prepared for success in the Pentucket. B1 workplace. ROOT, A3 Peabody City Hall set to reopen April 1 By Elyse Carmosino “With health metrics ITEM STAFF continuing to improve, we can reopen City Hall PEABODY — Peabody safely and responsibly,” City Hall will reopen to Bettencourt said. the public April 7, Mayor Access to City Hall Edward A. Bettencourt, will be limited to the Jr. announced Friday. handicapped-accessi- Visitors to the build- ble entrance located on ing, which has remained Chestnut Street. After closed since March 2020, completing their busi- will still be required to ness, visitors will exit wear masks at all times through the building’s and adhere to six feet front entrance. physical distancing re- There will still be lim- quirements and other its on access to speci c public health guidelines departments, however, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. CITY HALL, A3 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 55° VOL. 142, ISSUE 93 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 40° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ....................................B4 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 OBITUARIES James R. McCullough Swampscott approves 1935 - 2021 LYNN — James R. Mc- Cullough, age 85, passed away Elm Place proposal at the Abbott House in Lynn on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. ELM PLACE “They asked very spe- themselves.” community feedback we re- He was the beloved husband From A1 cic questions and heard Winn said in a statement ceived early in this process of Cynthia McCullough, with very specically from us that they were looking and we have been working whom he shared over 50 years and really support a tech- what it would take,” he forward to moving ahead to update our initial pro- of marriage. nical review.” said. “It wasn’t specics as with the project, and were posal where possible. We Born in Boston, MA on June He added that the town to design, it was specics taking the town’s feedback look forward to sharing 10, 1935, he was a son of the has applied for a grant into consideration. as to process to even con- those improvements and to late Gene and Caroline (Rich- from MassHousing to sup- template getting support. “We are very pleased that working with all parties to ards) McCullough. James was port this technical review. That requires deliberate the Commonwealth has a graduate of Peabody High Board Chair Peter Spell- and transparent open dia- approved the project and commence this important School. He then went on to ios said that since the logue with the community, has clearly illustrated the community development.” proudly serve in the United letter was sent to DHCD and at the pace that’s nec- need to create mixed-in- States Marines. Following his more than a month ago, essary for good dialogue come housing at this site,” Tréa Lavery can be service, James was a postal there has not been any to happen, not at the pace the statement said. “We reached at tlavery@item- clerk for over 38 years until his communication with Winn. that the developers decide also take very seriously the live.com. retirement. In his free time, James en- children, great grandchildren, joyed playing cards (beating and one great-great grandchild. everyone in cribbage), camp- James was predeceased by his Lynn schools look to clear the air ing, traveling and spending children Daniel McCullough time with family and friends.