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By Cary Shuman standing game,” said Brown. “I INDEX receives $50,000 guarantee he had six or seven as- Editorial 4 The St. Mary’s High School sists that led to easy baskets and boys basketball looked every that was important.” Police News 16 state grant for jobs bit like the No. 1 seed in a thor- Dave Brown said he was hap- ough 63-40 victory over No. 11 py that his team will be playing Sports 11 Special to The Journal the business community that Weston in the Division 3 North in the Garden. Classifieds 18-19 are critical to fostering eco- final Saturday at the Tsongas “As you get older and ev- Monday morning the Bak- nomic success and building Center in Lowell. ery season goes by, you realize er-Polito Administration stronger neighborhoods in ev- Coach Dave Brown’s Spartans getting to the Garden is not as DEATHS awarded $500,000 to nine ery region in Massachusetts.” built an early lead and staved off easy as some people think,” said Thomas Boyan, Sr projects through the Urban Revere is rebuilding its each attempt at a comeback by Brown. “These guys worked hard Agenda Grant Program. The economic and employment the No. 11-seeded Wildcats. in the off season and they were Marie Butera Revere arm of The Neigh- base by utilizing large-scale Lee Pacheco, a senior for- determined to get back here. I’m Richard Buttiglieri borhood Developers (TND) and high value assets includ- ward, was a major catalyst in the really proud of these guys.” Theresa Conte was one group given $50,000 ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- Spartans’ quick start, converting in funding to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO baskets from close range. Pache- David Brown Jr. Dr. Adrian Costanza workforce development ser- plant, and the MassDevelop- co is shooting an uncanny 77 per- making an impact Dorothy Cordaro vices in Revere to support lo- ment TDI Waterfront District. cent from the field this season, cal residents to acquire newly The program seeks to un- according to coach Brown. St. Mary’s head coach David Gerardo Iannuzzi created jobs. lock community-driven re- Joseph Abate-Walsh, a 6-foot- Brown was asked after his team’s Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along sponses to local obstacles, 8-inch center who likes to set up big win over Weston Saturday Patricia Muse Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston of The Neighborhood Developers, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, with Housing and Economic and promote economic devel- shop from downtown, scored 15 what it was like to be guiding the Paul Penta, Jr. Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian Arrigo and Secretary of Housing and Development Secretary Jay opment opportunities through points in another display of his Spartans’ season with his son, Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the announcement of the Urban Agenda Grant Program on Ash came to Revere City Hall partnership-building, problem David Jr., making such a big im- Antonetta Salamone Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. outside shooting prowess. to present the check to the solving, and shared account- “I think we were well prepared pact in his first full-time year on Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The the varsity. Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 for this game,” said Abate-Walsh. “Our administration under- competitive awards offer flex- “We just have so many weapons David Jr. is a freshman guard Real estate values continue to be strong in Revere stands the importance of local ible funding for local efforts that you can’t really come in to with excellent ballhandling leadership and its impact on that bring together commu- a game against us and say you skills. His command of the court INDEPENDENT days on the market in 2016. “2017 was a fantastic year is noteworthy and he makes the NEWSPAPER GROUP By Sue Ellen Woodcock the lives of residents,” said nity stakeholders to pursue need to stop one person. JP (Josh The number of listings in to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economic development ini- Perez) and David Brown Jr. are no-look pass look effortless. The Revere real estate mar- 2017 also dropped to 265, Mario of Century 21 Ma- “The Urban Agenda Grant tiatives. These awards will such good facilitators and our de- “It’s hard to put in to words – fund projects in Boston, Clin- ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8 percent down from 297 rio Real Estate. “There’s a Program relies on the strong fense really stepped up.” I’m tough on him [David Jr.] but good one with higher prices in 2016. The good news for partnerships between local it’s something I’ll cherish, it’s lot of confidence and equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 Josh Perez (11 points) and $1.5 MILLION FOR for homes than in 2016, but sellers is that the original list- government, non-profits and amazing to be able to coach him in homes. For 35 years now Sammy Battista (7 points) also NORTHERN STRAND a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 Councillor Robert Haas Jr. PHOTOS BY EMILY HARNEY playing good minutes at the var- it’s been positive. Now is the By Sue Ellen Woodcock took advantage of the fast-paced COMMUNITY TRAIL listings, making home-buying percent of the time. The Lynn English boys’ team, cheerleaders and coaches celebratedtried to their get convincing barriers installed state Division 1 tempo and large court at Tsongas. sity level,” said Coach Brown. time to sell. Revere is getting David Jr. missed a game earlier The Executive Office of an adventure. The condominium mar- semi-final win Tuesday night, MarchFor years10, on thethe abuttersparquet offloor in in 2011 the andTD Garden. received Now, no reit’s- on to the champi- David Brown Jr., son of the head onship game this Saturday, March 14, in Worcester. In Tuesday’s game, English’s Jack Rodriguez was a lead- in the season that St. Mary’s lost Energy and Environmental “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends with the overflow from the Boston Route 1 have put up with the sponse. coach, continued his sterling er on the offensive end for the Bulldogs, dropping in 20 points in the effort. Meanwhile, dominant center to Lowell Catholic, “and I had Affairs has approved a $1.5 es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price at market and people are moving noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re- freshman campaign with another Mukeba Jean-Baptiste slams one home in the second half for part of his 20 points on the night. million grant regarding the years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percent to Revere. and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed- strong two-way effort. owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar- development of the Northern Mario said Revere is desir- want to have Mayor Brian Ar- eral government,” Patch said.. “I think Josh Perez had an out- Please see ST. MARY’S Page 5 ket also dropped from 67 in Strand Community Trail led Estate. “And 2018 is going to rigo contact the MassDOT to Keefe noted that more af- 2016 to 47 days on the market able because of its proximity by a Revere on the Move part- be another banner year. Inven- English boys installbasketball barriers along Route advances 1 fluent communities to are state often final tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden ner organization, Bike to the between Route 16 and Cope- granted sound barriers. is looking to the spring.” everyone is looking toward gem with a beautiful beach. land Circle. Ward 2 Councillor Ira No- Sea. the TD Garden. – were spectacular. But the sheer According to figures from the spring,” Celata said Mario isBy looking Cary Shuman forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles voselsky pointed out that Sau- Revere has a one-mile The well-behaved and enthu- brilliance of English’s backcourt the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is also Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route stretch in North Revere. The to the spring market, drawing siastic English rooting section, of Jack Rodriguez (20 points) and tion of Realtors, the median strong with rents ranging from Playing on the biggest stagePatrick in Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball Northern Strand Community from Boston and surrounding with Principal Thomas Strangie Jarnel Guzman (19 points) was sales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat noted Massachusetts high school basketCouncillor- Joanne McKen- field. Trail has been in development communities. He added that and AD Dick Newton at courtside awe-inspiring. a 4.9 increase over prices in that if someone is paying big ball, the Lynn English boys basna -teamed up on a motion at “It’s a quality-of-life is- See DeLEO Page 3 for over 20 years. The North were treated to an exhibition of With the Mansfield defense col- 2016. rent they just might be capable theketball Revere team School was more system than is equallast last week’s council meet- sue,” he said. Revere segment is a major interior strength and backcourt ex- lapsing on the English big men, Homes also were also on of buying and taking advan- alsoto the a drawspotlight. for buyers. ing. Patch said he and the late Barriers are easily seen part in the project that creates cellence by the Bulldogs. Rodriguez and Guzman consis- the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyers “ItCoach all addsAntonio to the futureAnderson’s a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail The dunks by the English’s tently found a path to the bas- percent increase over the 56 programs. growthBulldogs of Revere,”are returning he said. to the state running from West Everett, Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sityfinals in childrenafter an and impressive adults. 74-58 towers of power – Jean-Baptiste ket. When the shots didn’t fall, through Malden and Revere for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the Thevictory ATOD over Task Mansfield Force fund in -the REVEREDi- Mukeba RECREATION (20 points) and Ademide HOSTS PAINT to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the edvision projects 1 semifinal totaling $9,500Tuesday to night at Badmus (8 points, 12 rebounds) Please see ENGLISH Page 6 into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- reduce youth substance use, & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move improve their mental health, joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by the and increase opportunities for Rumney Marsh. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positive youth engagement. The funding, awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- In addition to the mini- through the Executive Office Force; and this time, these vere. grants already funded, Revere of Energy and Environmental ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 on the Move has extended Affairs’ (EEA) Gateway City reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and Parks Program, enables the Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- design of the trail, develop- vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. ment of bid-ready construc- al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for tion documents, and receipt select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to of all necessary construction grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for permits. When completed, the through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See MINI GRANTS Page 3 See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- Our Offices will be TRASH

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OUR UNDERPREPARED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

The coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping across the world has highlighted how ill-prepared the U.S. healthcare system has become for dealing with a national health emergency of this potential magnitude. The U.S. has lagged far behind other nations in terms of testing our citizens to determine whether they have con- tracted Covid-19. Not only did our government not have anywhere near the number of test kits available to meet the demand for testing, but those that we did have were defective. As a result, we have lost precious time in identifying how many of our citizens have the disease and the extent of the outbreak in specific parts of the country. Cutbacks in the budgets of the federal agencies responsible for ensuring our nation’s health have reduced the ability of the federal government to respond to such threats speedily and competently. However, there is a much-deeper problem that has been looming for years. The closing of community hospitals throughout the nation in the past few decades has created a crisis that already has placed our healthcare system at the breaking point -- a situation that will only get worse as the Baby Boomers Guest Op-Ed begin to reach their late 70s and 80s. Anybody who has been to a hospital emergency room recently knows all too well that our healthcare system is woefully inadequate even in the best of times. Have a hippity-hoppity holiday

The 46,500 beds in intensive care in the United States By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. to children. Aren’t the hens steamed? Many Orthodox Christians still follow are occupied virtually 24/7/365 by mostly elderly persons It’s hard work laying eggs, only to give the Jewish Orthodox customs of not eat- with a wide range of health issues. Covid-19, if uncon- This year, Easter falls on Sunday, the credit to a happy hare. Plastic looka- ing any pork, so lamb takes center stage trolled, might lead to up to 1.9 million ICU admissions, ac- April 12. So, make your menu, sew like eggs have replaced boiled eggs in at their Easter meal. Others, however, cording to projections presented to the American Hospital your outfit, and decorate your dwelling the annual Easter egg hunts. The chick- wouldn’t imagine Easter without ham. Association -- a situation for which we have nowhere near while there’s still time. ens don’t have to work as long during Symbolizing “good luck” for many cul- the capacity or capability. Easter has become a commercial the season, but please give the poor tures around the world, it made a fitting Even without a pandemic or similar national health event catered toward children with bas- cluckers a raise and retirement benefits. meal at all sorts of feasts and celebra- emergency, our health care system is a disaster waiting to kets full of chocolate rabbits, dyed eggs, But no billionaire bunnies allowed ac- tions, according to the Encyclopedia of happen in the years ahead. jelly beans, and other sweet treats. Eas- cording to Bernie. Religion. Some historians believe Eas- ter is the second best-selling candy hol- The White House Easter Egg Roll ter’s spring timing also factored into the iday in America after Halloween. Keep is an annual tradition. Since 1878, choice: Farmers typically slaughtered SEND US YOUR NEWS that a secret from your kid’s dentist. when Rutherford B. Hayes was in of- pigs in the fall and then took several The Lynn Journal encourages residents to submit engagement, wedding and How interesting that a dog is in the fice, American presidents have - host months to smoke the pork, making a birth announcements, news releases, business and education briefs, sports running to be the next Cadbury bun- ed the party on the lawn according to ham ready just in time for Easter din- stories and photos for publication. Items should be forwarded to our offices ny—that will be one funny bunny. the White House Historical Association ner.” www.goodhousekeeping.com. at 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. Items can also be faxed to 781-485- And I voted for the two-legged dog website. The liberals probably want to The Real Deal of Easter 1403. We also encourage readers to e-mail news releases and photos to from New Richmond, Ohio, to be the roll Trump down Capitol Hill—then “The Bible makes no mention of a [email protected] 2020 candy canine. Bark for the bun- he will have a bad ‘hare’ day. Sorry, long-eared, short-tailed creature who ny! Lt. Dan is named after the “For- I couldn’t resist a hair joke. Womp delivers decorated eggs to well-be- rest Gump” character who lost his legs womp. haved children on Easter Sunday; nev- h e y n n o u r n a l overseas in combat. What animal lover The following corny jokes were ertheless, the Easter bunny has become T L J can resist a disabled dog wearing long found at www.southernliving.com. Q: a prominent symbol of Christianity’s PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley ears and a fluffy tail. Cadbury issued a Therapist: What’s been up lately? A: most important holiday,” according to EDITOR IN CHIEF: Cary Shuman [email protected] casting call for all pets to enter the con- Chocolate bunny: I don’t know, I just an article at www.history.com. test to become the next Cadbury Bunny. feel so hollow inside. Q: How can you Easter is a deeply religious holiday PHONE 781-485-0588 // FAX 781-485-1403 Email: [email protected] Lt. Dan the dog is competing against a tell which rabbits are oldest in a group? for many, packed with significance in mini-horse, llama, pig, hamster, duck A: Just look for the gray hares. Q: the resurrection story of Christ. Good Web Site: www.lynnjournal.com and two cats. The winner of the contest Where does the Easter Bunny go when Friday marks Jesus’s crucifixion and DIRECTORY will star in Cadbury’s new TV commer- he needs a new tail? A: To a re-tail store. Easter Sunday celebrates his resurrec- Advertising & Marketing Business cial and receive $5,000. The Cadbury What’s for Easter Dinner? tion. 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Peter Sacco Reporting Staff How interesting that a giant bunny Passover, he represented the ultimate Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an au- Kathleen Bright Seth Daniel John Lynds carries a huge basket and hops down sacrifice for sin, the “lamb of God,” and thor, columnist, educator, and thera- Legal Advertising Ellen Bertino Printer the bunny trail to deliver colored eggs the animal evolved into a potent sym- pist. She lives in Ohio. GateHouse Media bol for Christians, especially at Easter. Thursday, March 12, 2020 THE LYNN JOURNAL Page 3 Home sales fell in 2019, but prices reached record levels

By Thomas Grillo body-based real estate market tracker and publisher of Banker & LLC. “The lack of inventory con- ing to trade their apartment for a Still, there are very few choices Single-family home sales in Tradesman. tinues to drive prices up.” home. for potential condo buyers. Lynn fell slightly last year. But When compared to 2017, sales At press time, there were just “We’re seeing buyers from There were just 17 condos list- there was no relief from rising are off by 4 percent. But as sales two dozen single-family homes Lynn who are trading up and oth- ed last week from a one-bedroom prices as buyers paid a premium continued to slip, the median listed on the MLS Property Infor- ers from closer to Boston who see on Hamilton Avenue for $147,400 for a piece of the American Dream. price for a single-family home has mation Network, the state’s largest Lynn as more affordable,” Toner to $549,000 for a waterfront con- For the third consecutive year, reached record levels. listing company based in Shrews- said. do on the Lynnway with sweeping home sales fell modestly last year “I’d say prices are up by as bury. During the peak, there were Last year, the median home ocean and Boston skyline views to 651, down from 656 in 2018, a much as 20 percent in the last four more than 200 homes for sale, price in the city reached $375,000, that offers 2,304 square feet of nearly 1 percent drop, according years,” said Colleen Toner, bro- agents recalled. the highest level since records space with three bedrooms and un- to The Warren Group, the Pea- ker-owner of Toner Real Estate The lowest price is an eight- have been kept. That’s up by near- derground parking. room, two-bath home on Wood- ly 9 percent in 2018, and up 17 Toner said she doesn’t expect lawn Street for $274,900. At the percent since 2017 when the me- home prices to ease in 2020. She high end is a new 2,607-square- dian was $319,500. predicted robust sales, in part due Girls Inc. of Lynn annual foot Colonial on Judge Road Condominiums are less expen- to lower mortgage interest rates. that features three bedrooms, 2.5 sive and sales in Lynn increased Last week, the average 30-year baths, and a two-car garage for by double digits in 2019 while fixed-rate mortgage hit a record Celebration Luncheon April 2 $819,900. prices continued to rise. 3.2 percent, the lowest level in its Toner said the lack of homes for The number of condos sold nearly 50-year history, according When the doors open at the sale is the result of Lynn residents reached 229 last year, up from 180 to the Freddie Mac Primary Mort- Hilton DoubleTree in Danvers on choosing to stay put. in 2018, a 27-percent increase. gage Market Survey which has Thursday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m., The buyers, she said, are a mix Median condo sales prices rose by tracked rates since 1971. hundreds of community leaders, of families who are seeking more 13 percent to $275,000. That’s up “The low rates offsets the rise in elected officials, businessmen and space and first timers who are hop- from $242,250 in 2018. home prices,” Toner said. women, girls and supporters of girls will unite to celebrate Girls Inc.’s 32nd Annual Celebration Luncheon. “We are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of the SIMPLY FREE CHECKING 2020 graduating class and our Girl Heroes. I am honored to be part of an organization that celebrates MAKES LIFE SIMPLE girls and women as leaders in the Suzanne Iovanna, president of Pride Motor Group. community,” says Deb Ansour- OPEN ANY NEW CHECKING ACCOUNT lian, executive director of Girls AND YOU’LL RECEIVE FREE: Inc. of Lynn. An additional highlight of the “We are especially proud to luncheon will be a speech by present Suzanne Iovanna, presi- alumna Lani Sanethong. 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North Shore Community As Amanda continued, “To- evening along with a variety of College (NSCC) Multi-Cultural night, we came together across international cuisine to enjoy”. Society presented an evening of the community by inviting the Our committee is really excited jazz music and the open mic of Lynn Public Schools Jazz Band, in giving back, working togeth- spoken word from students and having members of the spoken er with others, and celebrating friends at the Lynn Museum. word group, and showcasing Black History Month.” North Shore Community Col- our North Shore students this lege Director of Student Engage- ment, Amanda Dooling said, “This is a combination of information on Black History Month. During this time the college celebrated creative ways of spoken word, storytelling, film screening, hip-hop, and jazz.”

NSCC student Jenet Jaidah with her sister, Stephanie, and nephew, Biovany, enjoying some delicious food.

Singer/Poet Rapper Joseph LeB- lanc will sing, “What a Wonderful Spoken Word participant Joe World” and “Hello Dolly.” Boyd read Children’s Poems.

Elaine Mom with a delicious smile at the Poetry Groove 2020 Mango Cake.

NSCC Poetry Groove Committee – Dean of Students Bonie Williamson, Director of Student Engagement Amanda Dooling, Assistant Coor- The Lazy Llama Café of Lynn catered a variety of food at the Poetry dinator Jacob Rockwell, Program Coordinator Michele Cabelli, VP of Groove evening – Elijah, Maria, Carlos Almendarez and Freddy Poou. Student Affairs Bill Hebert, and Asst. Dean of Students Iyanoska Liria.

Grandparents Marsha and Dean Robinson with Tenor Sax Jazz Musician Colby Stevens.

NSCC Creative Writing Students – Leanne Woods and Isabella White.

The Lynn Public Schools Jazz Band.

Piano-man Elijah Alouidor plays NSCC Student Government during Poet Joshua Jean-Charles President David Smith read his visit us online at www.lynnjournal.com performs the “Spoken Word.” original poem – “Lost at Sea”. Thursday, March 12, 2020 THE LYNN JOURNAL Page 5

St. Mary’s/ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 seniors coming up to me, say- ing, ‘we missed David tonight,’ so they realize how important he is as a basketball player to this team. He’s been around the game since he could walk and he’s one of the smartest players knowing situations and sets. It’s something that I’ll cherish forever.” Said David Brown Jr., “It feels great to be a part of this and share it with my father. Most of the time whenever he’s been at the Tsongas or the Garden, I’ve been on the bench or just watching the game. But now that I’m on the team and playing for him, it feels great.”

The St. Mary’s High School boys basketball players and coaches proudly display their Division 3 North championship banner after Satur- day’s victory over Weston High School.

GE Aviation cordially invites you to attend a free screening of:

To Be of Service

Sammy Batista has his sights on the basket as he begin his drive down the lane.

Freshman guard David Brown Jr. prepares to start an offensive play for the Spartans.

A ReelAbilities Film Festival event, sponsored by GE Aviation, and hosted by GE’s Veterans Network and the GE People with Disabilities Network

To Be of Service is a feature documentary that explores complex stories of veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the impeccably trained service dogs they’re paired with. These dogs bring independence and a feeling of St. Mary’s boys basketball head safety along with a new measure of happiness and hope to these brave warriors we sent into the maw of war. coach David Brown Sr. and his son, David Jr., with the Division 3 North sectional champion- “Many of the smiles mask deep sorrows in To Be of Service, but hope still runs through… These dogs are ship trophy after the Spartans’ saving the lives of those who’ve sacrificed so much. Every person profiled here deserves an immense win over Weston at the Tsongas amount of respect. Every animal, too.” - New York Times Center. “[A] stirring portrait of war, duty, sacrifice and the love of a good dog.” – Los Angeles Times

Showtime is Wednesday, March 25th, at 6:30pm, at the Showcase Cinemas de Lux – Revere. For Advertising A live panel discussion will follow with one of the film’s subjects, veteran Sylvia Bowersox, with local experts. Rates, Call St. Mary’s senior Joey Abate- *Note: Guests and family members are welcome, however, the film deals with mature subject matter/language and may Walsh takes a free throw in not be suitable for younger audiences. Saturday’s Division 3 North final To attend the showing, please visit www.reelabilities.org/boston 781-485-0588 at the Tsongas Center Page 6 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, March 12, 2020

the court, but we know we came off the court, so it’s kind of easy CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 English // here with a goal and a purpose and to click with him on the court. It Badmus and Mukeba were often ing basketball,” said Anderson. sights on a state championship. I’m excited to advance to the next feels like we’ve been playing [for there to convert their offensive re- “Anytime you can one of the few “We came this far, this is our round,” said Rodriguez. English] forever, but it’s only been bounds. schools left that are practicing and goal to get here, and now we just Asked about teaming up with two years. I’m looking forward to Meanwhile, Mason Jean-Bap- playing, it’s a good feeling. These have to finish, play hard, take on Janell Guzman, Rodriguez re- Saturday, I can’t wait.” tiste played his usual two-way guys are hungry and they want to defense, and if we do that – Satur- plied, “He’s one of my best friends game with authority while Louis win [a state title] again and we day will be good,” said Guzman, Rivera (5 points) responded with have a chance to do it on Satur- Guzman praised his backcourt an exceptional effort off the bench. day.” partner, Rodriguez. Rivera hit a key three-pointer in “I love playing basketball the second quarter to help English Guzman, Rodriguez with Jack,” said Guzman. “Some build a 38-26 lead at the half. were a formidable duo teams may go to the box and one Rodriguez brought the offen- They’re close friends off the on me, but I can just kick it out to sive pressure on the Hornets in the court and a dynamic duo on the my teammates and everybody on second half, scoring 12 points and court. the team can score. Working with delivering five assists. Aaron Viz- Jack Rodriguez, whose mirac- Jack in the backcourt is amazing. caino had two free throws in the ulous performance in overtime in He knows what I’m good at and I game. Lynn English’s 73-63 victory over know what he’s good at and it just Anderson, who knows what Lowell in the Division 1 North makes the job easier. And Mason multiple, double-figure scoring final is the stuff of legend, and [Jean-Baptiste] is a big part of our performances mean in big games Jarnell Guzman, who’s become backcourt rotation and we trust from his own days at Tech and one of the best guards in the state him a lot.” Memphis, liked what he saw from under the watchful eye of Coach Rodriguez talked about playing his offense. Antonio Anderson, combined for in the Garden for the second year “That’s what they have been 39 points and 10 assists in the win in a row. doing all season – on any given over Mansfield Tuesday night at “We’ve been here before, last Jack Rodriguez blew by Mansfield defenders all night on Tuesday. night, our guys can step up and the Garden. year, of course, we were in awe PHOTOS BY EMILY HARNEY make plays, so it’s hard to key on Guzman said the team is play- because it’s the Garden and it’s one guy,” said Anderson. “They ing unselfish basketball and has its where all our NBA idols step on trust one another and at the end of the day, you have a group of guys who believe in one another and know that anyone can make a shot or get to the basket.” Anderson said once the players took a step back from being in awe of the Garden, good things began to happen. “Once things settled down a bit, we were able to slow Mansfield down a bit and get out on transi- tion, we were able to do that most of the game and that gave us a lit- tle bit of a cushion and we were able to put things away,” said An- derson. Anderson said the team is having fun and it’s an honor to be rep- The team celebrates their second playoff win at the TD Garden in Mukeba Jean-Baptiste was a force in the middle on defense and resenting the school and the city. two years. offense. “It’s awesome to still be play-

Jarnel Guzman kept the Mansfield defense guess- Ademide Badmus works down low. Mukeba Jean-Baptiste contemplates a shot from the baseline. ing all night. Thursday, March 12, 2020 THE LYNN JOURNAL Page 7

The Lynn English team locks arms for the “National Anthem” at the TD Garden.

Mason Jean-Baptiste drives to the basket. Ademide Badmus tips in a shot in the lane. Jack Rodriguez goes up for an uncontested layup.

Lynn English fans showed up in large numbers despite the Coronavi- rus warnings. Louis Rivera on the wing. Jarnel Guzman. Page 8 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, March 12, 2020 North Shore Music Theatre hosts “Golden Ticket” on-stage dinner party to benefit Express Yourself North Shore Music Theatre Arriving “Golden Ticket” North Shore Music Theatre’s Hosts “Golden Ticket” On-Stage guests strolled the Red Carpet Bill Hanney and Karen Nascem- Dinner Party to Benefit Express Walk to the Dressing Room beni, and honorees Josiah A. Yourself Cocktail Party with a festive Spaulding and Joan Mikula. On March 5, the award win- backstage atmosphere. Later, Beverly based Express Your- ning youth arts program Express guests were ushered down the self immerses at risk young peo- Yourself celebrated its 25-year aisle making grand entrances to ple in the arts where they find a partnership with the Boch Cen- the theatrical Onstage Dinner powerful tool for self-expres- ter and the Department of Men- Party. The night culminated with sion, uncover inner strength, and tal Health. Honorary Special Guest Performances by Dinner Chairman Bill Han- singer Amanda Mena (Ameri- deepen connection with others. ney, Owner/Producer of the ca’s Got Talent), National Poet Each year-long session culmi- North Shore Music Theatre, cre- Regie Gibson, and the Ricardo nates in a spectacular springtime “America’s Got Talent” singer (and Lynn resident) Amanda Mena performance at the Boch Cen- performs for appreciative dinner guests at last Thursday’s (March ated this exciting, one-of-a-kind Monzon Orchestra. 5th)”Golden Ticket” benefit dinner at the North Shore Music Theatre. event to celebrate Express Your- In attendance were Express ter-Wang Theatre. This year’s The evening, hosted by NSMT’s owner and producer Bill Hanney, cele- self partners, donors and special Yourself Co-Directors, Stan production, entitled “Imagine brated the 25th anniversary of the Beverly-based youth arts program guests. Strickland and Paula Conrad, Nation” will be held on May 21. “Express Yourself”.

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By Cary Shuman and Nicolette D’Itria performed are known for their creative in- Grossi was ready. team and obviously win, because well against Amesbury’s defen- stallations on offense, producing The talented junior from that’s all we wanted to do,” said The St. Mary’s High girls bas- sive pressure. Jannise Avelino unimpeded drives and high per- Wakefield had some key baskets Grossi. ketball team defeated a 20-win also played a key role off the centage scoring opportunities. and one noteworthy sequence The Spartans’ super-depend- Amesbury High contingent, 59- bench. While it wasn’t the Spartans’ in which she made a clutch able reserve guard and forward, 45, in the Division 3 North final Newhall said adjustments best performance of the season, two-pointer and stole a pass at Grossi said her teammates exe- Saturday at Tsongas Center in were made during the game Newhall knew the goal on this the other end of the court. cuted their plays well to set her Lowell. against a relentless Amesbury day had been accomplished: an- Grossi turned in one of the up for baskets. Though St. Mary’s had beaten defense. other ticket to the TD Garden. finest performances of her career “We run those plays in prac- Amesbury handily in their first “Amesbury deserves a lot “At this point, there are no and the Spartans used that boost tices and I was just in the right meeting in the Spartan Classic, of credit, we played them two pictures on the scoreboard – one to pull away from a stubborn spot at the right time,” said Gros- coach Jeff Newhall and his staff weeks ago and it was not that team moves on and one goes Amesbury team in the second si humbly. expected a tough test and the No. competitive of a game – they’re home, and we’re going on and half. She said that coach Newhall 2-seeded Cape Ann League pow- a good high school basketball we’re happy about that,” said “We just really came together and the staff has prepared the erhouse made things interest- game that won 20 games,” said Newhall. at the half and pushed through team well for the postseason. ing in the rematch of last year’s Newhall. “You’re playing for a like we’ve doing all season,” “He’s a great coach who really North final. chance to go to the Garden, so GROSSI COMES OFF said Grossi. “We made the extra pushes you and he’s really there In the end, the trio of senior you know you’re going to get ev- THE BENCH TO SPARK pass.” for you, especially in games like Olivia Matela (14 points), junior eryone’s best shot.” Grossi saw that players were this – he wants to win as much Maiya Bergdorf (12 points) and St. Mary’s ability to create ST. MARY’S in foul trouble and knew her min- as you do, so it’s really great. I’m senior Gabby Torres (11 points) baskets off of inbounds and set When St. Mary’s coach Jeff utes will likely be extended. so happy we’re going back to the led the Spartans to a solid victory plays was a difference-maker in Newhall called on Alyssa Gros- “I knew it was my time to step Garden.” and a matchup with Rockland in the game. Newhall and his staff si in the Division 3 North final, up and I was ready to help the the state semifinal Wednesday at the TD Garden. Junior Alyssa Grossi made a huge contribution off the bench with six points and some terrific defense. Starting guards Yirsy Queliz

St. Mary’s junior Alyssa Grossi is closely guarded by Amesbury’s Olivia DeLong. Grossi made a major contribution in the Spartans’ The St. Mary’s High school girls basketball players and coaches display their Division 3 North sectional championship banner after defeating win over Amesbury. Amesbury at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. St. Mary’s defeated Rockland, 53-37, Wednesday at the TD Garden to advance to the Division 3 state final Saturday in Worcester.

Senior Olivia Matela, who had a team-high 14 points, prepares Senior Gabby Torres has control of the basketball and looks to pass Senior Jannise Avelino plays the tough defense that St. Mary’s oppo- for a free throw in the Division 3 the ball in Saturday’s North sectional championship game. nents have come to expect in the State Tournament. North final. Page 10 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, March 12, 2020

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RESIDENTS NAMED a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 mission. With more than 33,000 cey L. Duran, Master of Divini- and humanities, health science, TO DEAN’S LIST AT percent of their class, as well as students, BU is the fourth-largest ty in Theological Studies, Sum- the arts, and other professional a full course load as a full-time private university in the coun- ma Cum Laude; Brent Watkins, disciplines, along with a num- BOSTON UNIVERSITY student. try and a member of the Amer- Master of Business Administra- ber of multi-disciplinary centers Four Lynn residents have re- Founded in 1839, Boston ican Association of Universities tion in Business Administration and institutes integral to the Uni- cently been named to the Dean’s University is an internationally (AAU), a nonprofit association and Management. versity’s research and teaching List at Boston University for recognized institution of higher of 62 of North America’s leading Founded in 1839, Boston mission. With more than 33,000 the Fall semester. education and research. Consist- research-intensive institutions. University is an internationally students, BU is the fourth-largest Students recognized for this ing of 16 schools and colleges, recognized institution of higher private university in the coun- honor include: Christina M. Hal- BU offers students more than TWO STUDENTS education and research. Consist- try and a member of the Amer- lisey, Kaylee M. Maher, Belen 250 programs of study in science GRADUATE BU ing of 16 schools and colleges, ican Association of Universities I. Novoa Reyes and Brandon T. and engineering, social science BU offers students more than (AAU), a nonprofit association Von. and humanities, health science, Boston University awarded 250 programs of study in science of 62 of North America’s leading Each school and college at the arts, and other professional academic degrees to 2,286 stu- and engineering, social science research-intensive institutions. Boston University has their own disciplines, along with a num- dents in January 2020. criterion for the Dean’s List, but ber of multi-disciplinary centers Receiving degrees were Mus- students generally must attain and institutes integral to the Uni- tafa Ekim, Master of Education a 3.5 grade point average (on versity’s research and teaching in Curriculum and Teaching; Sta- Lynn designated as Green Community, now eligible for grants The Baker-Polito Administra- Cod and are home to 84 percent of tion announced 31 Massachusetts Massachusetts’ population in mu- s cities and towns including Lynn nicipalities as large as Boston and Lynn' Professional Service Directory have been designated as Green as small as Aquinnah. 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• Revere • Everett • Winthrop • Lynn • East Boston • Chelsea • Charlestown Two Lynn men plead guilty to drug and firearm possession

Lynn Carlos Lopez, aka “C-Lo,” 31, of possession of firearms in further- E. Lelling; Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Independent Newspaper Group pleaded guilty to one count of pos- ance of drug trafficking crimes pro- Special Agent in Charge of the Fed- REaL EstatE session with intent to distribute hero- vides for a mandatory sentence of eral Bureau of Investigation, Boston Sales • Rentals rEvErE Call: in and marijuana, one count of being five years in prison to be served con- Field Division; Kelly Brady, Spe- EvErEtt 781-485-0588 Land • Commercial RECRuItmENt a felon in possession of firearms and secutive to any other term imposed cial Agent in Charge of the Bureau ChELsEa Fax: Professional • Medical ammunition and one count of pos- and up to three years of supervised of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & CharLEstoWn Winthrop 781-485-1403 General • Services session of firearms in furtherance of release. The charge of possession of Explosives, Boston Field Division; East Classified Boston Classified 7 Communities More Than 100,000 Readers Each Week • Auto Sales • Yard Sales drug trafficking crimes. Dionis- Lo a firearm with an obliterated serial Colonel Christopher Mason, Super- • Miscellaneous pez, aka “Kuku,” 29, pleaded guilty number provides for a sentence of intendent of the Massachusetts State to one count of possession with in- up to five years in prison, three years Police; and Lynn Police Chief Mi- • 272 GEN’L tent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine of supervised release and a fine of chael Mageary made the announce- • 123 ROOM FOR and marijuana, one count of posses- $250,000. Sentences are imposed by ment today. Assistant U.S. Attorney HELP APTS. FOR RENT sion of a firearm with an obliterated a federal district court judge based Timothy Moran, Deputy Chief of RENT WANTED serial number and one count of pos- on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Lelling’s Organized Crime and Gang session of firearms in furtherance of and other statutory factors. Unit is prosecuting the case. LYNN - 2 bedroom, 1 WINTHROP - Room in PART TIME DRIVING drug trafficking crimes. U.S. Senior United States Attorney Andrew bath, kitchen, living room very quiet house on INSTRUCTORS - Weekday District Court Judge Douglas P. $1800 month includes Bellevue Ave. Off street afternoons to early Woodlock scheduled sentencing for heat & hot water. Call parking, with w/d, tv, evenings & Saturdays. July 13, 2020. The defendants were arrested and charged in September Vipul 781-218-9706 internet. $900/month Certified and experience Now You can be 2018. 4/1 Contact Carl @ preferred will train. Call On Nov. 14, 2017, Carlos Lopez 1776btown@ gmail.com Pleasant Auto School ------possessed and intended to distribute UPFRONT &CENTER 3/25 REVERE Beachmont - (781)284-4388 heroin and marijuana while in pos- Available now. 4/1 session of a Bersa, Model Thunder 3BR, 2BA, LR, Kit, ------With our A P R I L 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 380, .380 caliber pistol and a Beretta, The Beacon HOUSE T H E R E A R E N O T I M E S L I K E T H E S E T I M E S hill Times BHAC continues Laundry in bldg., Sec 8 DELIVERY DRIVER - Part Beacon Hill Model Px4, 9mm pistol with various Bistro application

By Dan Murphy to the commission with more STICKY NOTE information on the proposed The Beacon Hill Architectural hardware for the new entry door Commission again voted to con- and the awning fronting Charles tinue its determination on the Street, as well as a final win- Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro’s FOR RENT dow design. “Your application application during its April 18 is incomplete…and you need hearing at City Hall to resolve the window issue,” approved. $2500 incl. Frank McGuire, project archi- tect, outlined two concepts for Rosales said. Time the building at 25 Charles St., The commission voted to deny rounds of 9mm ammunition. Due both of which include plans to without prejudice an application relocate the hotel’s main lobby for the Charles Street Garage at and entry to the corner of Charles 144-158 Charles St. to remove on the Front Page and Branch streets while offering three existing AT&T antennae Cyan two alternatives for realigning and hardware from a chimney

the building’s windows openings and replace them with four Magenta and patterns along its Charles-, antennae inside three, new fiber- Program leaders and participants are all smiles at the Aspire Spring Gala held by MassGeneral Hospital Branch- and Chestnut-street glass canisters on the roof, which for Children. sides. would have been visible from a Commissioner Miguel Rosales public way. Yellow heat 339-224-3839 instructed the applicant to return

Aspire Spring Gala raises $2.6M for autism research (BHAC Pg. 8) Black For a dry cleaners in to a previous conviction for a crime Photos by Matt West with high cognitive autism spec- and Kim and Eric Karofsky Area A-1 sees 11 percent decrease in trum disorder and related pro- (Terry and Tom Hamilton could Around 900 people came files develop the skills necessary together for the MassGeneral not make it due to Aerosmith’s Part One crime in ’19 from last year Perfect for: Community Reminders, to be successful in their commu- Las Vegas schedule); Aspire pro- Hospital for Children Aspire nities and workplaces. Spring Gala at the Four Seasons gram participants and their fam- By Dan Murphy assaults were also down by near- Peter L. 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Aspire clients with our new program- dropped to 12 from 17 in 2018. and David Long, Tim Sweeney, According to Boston Police, The rate of residential bur- helps children, teens and adults Ann Marie and Daniel Gross, 449 incidents of Part One crime punishable by more than one year in (Aspire, glaries remained steady, however, Pg. 5) Winthrop were reported between Jan. 1 with nine incidents this year and Schedules, Coupons, Sales, and March 24 of this year in the last, respectively. Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner dis-trict, which includes Beacon Meanwhile, other burglaries Hill, Chinatown Downtown and were on the rise as the number It’s Membership Season at the BHCA! the North End, down from 504 climbed to three from one in last year. 2018. near Wonderland station. 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North Shore Latino Business Director and chairperson of this ceremony, Francis Martinez said, “This event is so important at this moment, since the Domini- can Republic is going through a very difficult time. The primary elections were cancelled when people were voting, and they felt their liberties were violated. This City Officials at flag raising ceremony – Ward 6 Councilor Fred Hogan, caused a very huge problem for State Rep. Peter Capano, Ward 2 Councilor Rick Starbard, Dominican the Dominican community in Dominican Republic Independence Committee of Lynn – Fermin Puel- participant Eduardo Tejada, Mayor Thomas McGee, Latino Business Lynn.” As she continued, “The lo, Yoleny Ynoa, Jose Encarnacion, Juan Gonzalez, Frances Martinez, Association President Francis Martinez, and Councilor-at- Large Brian amount of people attending to- Adonis Rodriquez, and Manuel Espinosa. Field. day definitely shows how the Dominican people who are out of the country feel so hopeless. But again, they are showing their support for their home-land and they are thankful for the liberties being allowed in the United States.” Mayor Thomas McGee extended his welcome from the city and said, “This is an annual event and we will continue it. To- day, we are celebrating the Do- minican Republic independence and you are also celebrating your culture, traditions, and the many contributions made by the members of the Dominican commu- Participating in the flag-raising event - Angela Perez, Sandra Lopez, nity in the City of Lynn. We all Salem Councilor Domingo Dominguez, Jose Laria, and Carlos Marti- came together celebrating and I nez. thank you for being outstanding members of the community. I look forward to raising the flag Mayor Thomas McGee raised the Dominican Republic flag to fly over and wish you all a happy Inde- City Hall Square. pendence Day.”

Participating in Dominican Republic flag-raising day – Radhames Peguero, Carlos Martinez, Amando Beetre, and Daniel Peguero.

Dominican Republic flag raising supporters.

Joining Dominican Republic flag day ceremony: Lennin Pena, Ward 6 Councilor Fred Hogan, Former Lynn School Committee Member Maria For Advertising Rates, Call 781-485-0588 Carrasco, and State Rep. Peter Capano.