THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 Local coronavirus cases continue to rise By Gayla Cawley cases since the outbreak began Ambrosino announced the Qual- The day-to-day increase in face masks when entering es- and David McLellan — 97 new cases and 767 total. ity Inn in Revere has agreed to Lynn had appeared to be trend- sential businesses or public ITEM STAFF Also, four more deaths were an- allow the use of the entire build- ing down since last Saturday’s places to try to curb the spread. nounced, bringing that total to ing for residents of both cities to peak of 70 new cases. But All employees of essential busi- The City of Lynn saw a 14 per- 16. safely quarantine and recover Wednesday’s data represents a nesses have also been ordered to cent increase in its COVID-19 Elsewhere, Swampscott has 60 from the virus. 14.4 percent spike over Tues- wear face coverings. cases Wednesday, while Revere con rmed cases as of Tuesday, The temporary housing option day’s case count. McGee has implemented an and Chelsea leaders announced Nahant has recorded 24 positive is targeted toward infected Re- Data shows residents between overnight curfew between the a partnership to designate a ho- (with two deaths). Peabody has vere and Chelsea residents who the ages of 21-61 are getting hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Those tel as a housing option for resi- 227 cases, Lynn eld 44, Marble- live in overcrowded housing con- infected at the highest rate in who don’t comply with those or- dents to safely recover from the head 52 and Saugus 137. ditions or would otherwise be at Lynn, while its youngest resi- ders face a ne up to $1,000. coronavirus. In a news conference broad- risk of spreading the virus with- dents, 21 and under are least “During these dif cult times, In Lynn, the city released casted live Wednesday, Revere in their community and don’t re- impacted. by staying apart, we are standing data showing its largest day- Mayor Brian M. Arrigo and quire hospitalization, according Mayor Thomas M. McGee has to-day increase in COVID-19 Chelsea City Manager Thomas to a release from Arrigo’s of ce. mandated all residents to wear VIRUS, A3 LESSONS IN VIRTUAL Lynn eld GRANDPARENTING rolls out remote learning program By Anne Marie Tobin ITEM STAFF LYNNFIELD — The school district rolled out its new remote learning program last week to unify at-home education during coronavirus after providing students for the last month with lesson ideas and school resource information. While remote learning had its fair share of tweaking and anxiety in the rst week it was introduced, School Superintendent Jane Tremblay said the program was extremely success- ful, thanks to the many hours of work on the part of students, families, fac- ulty and staff. “I recognize how stressful this has been for everyone, but it is a true test of grit, resilience and perseverance,” she said. “Now that we are in week By Steve Krause ern technology they can see Sloane Victoria Jim Beliveau two, things have been a bit less fran- ITEM STAFF Dalton every day. of Lynn looks tic as we work out the kinks on the And Susan Conti waits for her oldest son on from a safe y. Everyone is adjusting to this new Candace Santoro says she feels isolated and daughter-in-law — Stuart and Jessie — distance so he normal.” without being able to hold her rst grand- to deliver their baby. Jessie is due Monday. can watch his The Huckleberry Hill and Summer child. “This is all very surreal,” said Santoro, who grandson, Mason Street elementary schools are post- Jim and Kristen Beliveau do what they grew up in Saugus but now lives in Middle- Beliveau, 3, of ing weekly lessons Sunday nights on can to see their new grandson either by their new joint website, giving par- ton. “It’s like he’s not here, because I haven’t Georgetown, play FaceTiming or by drive-by visits where they ents one-stop shopping for lessons held him yet. in his front yard. travel from Lynn to Georgetown, just to get “This is supposed to be such a joyful time,” that will be posted daily by subject. a eeting glimpse. she said. “Instead, it’s so isolating. I don’t ITEM PHOTO | The lessons’ focus is on critical skills Tom and Wilma Dalton won’t be getting know. It’s exciting, but I have to hold on until SPENSER HASAK (math and reading). The website to Stamford, Conn., to see their new grand- daughter anytime soon, but thanks to mod- GRANDPARENTS, A2 LYNNFIELD, A3 Commentary: Tragedy When churches’ doors and hope for nursing closed, dollars dwindled homes, A4 By Thor Jourgensen gy scramble to nd new ways to U.S. relief checks begin ITEM STAFF bring in money to pay the bills. arriving as economic Lowe has waived rent for damage piles up, A5 With 35 congregation members Cliftondale Nazarene’s tenant and a Spanish-speaking congre- congregation and he is sending gation for a tenant, Rev. Frank- church members a letter asking Military sees no quick lin Lowe is hoping and praying them to make a contribution exit from “new world” Cliftondale Church of the Naza- or “tithing” to sustain church rene can survive coronavirus. nances. He anticipates the of coronavirus, A5 “We haven’t made a bank de- church will have to dip into - posit since March 8,” said Lowe. nancial reserves to pay the bills. Worship buildings closed their Our Lady, Star of the Sea in WHO, allies lament cut doors when coronavirus triggered Marblehead is open for prayer to U.S. funding as virus social distancing precautions al- from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. But rages, A6 most a month ago. The faithful social distancing suspended ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO now tune in remotely for online offertory collections Catholic services instead of dropping mon- Rev. Franklin Lowe of the Cliftondale Church of the Naz- Stocks sink on grim CHURCHES, A3 ey onto collection plates and cler- arene in Saugus struggles to stay open during COVID-19. data, B7 LOOK! Swampscott chooses 5 sites for new school Cindi Navarro joins By David McLellan to ve sites. The meeting focused on traf c, having conservation land or protected land, All Care VNA, A8 ITEM STAFF sidewalks, road width, crosswalks, and other dif cult topography, existing buildings on- vehicle and pedestrian traf c-related consid- site, and size. Lynn SWAMPSCOTT — Residents expect to erations. Hadley Elementary School North Shore Community vote on a proposal to build a new elementa- College approves ry school at the 2021 annual Town Meeting, According to Catherine Porter Roberts, a The current Hadley Elementary School site interim president, B3 and there is much work to be done, even if member of the School Building Committee, is one site being considered. The Redington meetings must be done virtually due to the traf c was a crucial factor in narrowing down Street site is being considered for a number Lynn eld COVID-19 pandemic. the potential sites for a new school. of reasons, including being in a central loca- A cancer survivor The School Building Committee held a vir- “At each of our community forums, we’ve tion with many students living nearby, mini- gives back in Jimmy tual meeting Tuesday night to share that had repeated concerns about traf c,” Porter mizing the amount of driving it would take to Fund walk, B3 the project intended to replace Hadley Ele- Roberts said. get to the school. mentary School on Redington Street — has Town-owned land was evaluated for its suit- narrowed its potential building locations ability, and eliminated due to factors such as SWAMPSCOTT, A3 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 48° VOL. 142, ISSUE 106 OPINION ...................................A4 POLICE/FIRE .............................B3 CLASSIFIED ...............................B6 LOW 33° LOOK! .......................................A8 COMICS ....................................B4 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 OBITUARIES Shawn P. Gilhooley, 53 Edward Delisle 1966-2020 1941-2020 LYNN — Shawn P. Gilhooley, Edward “Skip” Delisle was of Lynn, age 53, entered into Born in Lynn on Sept. 16, eternal rest on Monday, April 1941 to Rita (Basiliere) and 13, 2020 at the Brudnick Edward Delisle, raised in a Center for Living/Aviv in Pea- family of love and simplici- body following a lengthy ill- ty. He married his childhood ness and complications from sweetheart, Judy (Courchaine), the COVID-19 virus. directly after high school and Born in Lynn on April 26, had four beautiful children. 1966, he was the loving son Skip’s greatest source of joy of Frances J. (Greenleaf) and was his family. He enjoyed fre- the late James “JJ” Gilhooley. quent family gatherings, watch- In addition to his mother Fran- ing his grandchildren play in ces, Shawn is survived by his sporting events and school ac- ve siblings, Retired Sergeant tivities, spending time in the log James S. Gilhooley of the cabin he built in Paris, Maine, Massachusetts State Police weekends camping at Tuxbury and his wife Diane, Dr. Mary Pond, walks around Salem Wil- Dill and her husband Dan- lows and shopping excursions/ iel, Karen McGrath, Retired In rmary; these surgeries lunches with the love of his life, he made lifelong friends. He Lieutenant Colonel Sharon were needed to try and stop Judy. They were truly two peas rekindled his love for football Costine of the Massachusetts the progression of total blind- in a pod and shared 58 years when his grandsons captained State Police and her husband ness.