SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 Signs Sick of of the being sick times in By Daniel Kane FOR THE ITEM LYNN — The Lynn Community Health Peabody Center and medical facilities in neighbor- ing communities have been put to the test By Adam Swift this u season. ITEM STAFF A surge of patients have visited the cen- ter describing their u-like symptoms, ac- PEABODY — At least one cording to registered nurse Tammy Sands. city councilor has had enough That’s a common site at clinics across the of ag-like business signs country as medical staff deal with the apping in the breeze. Lynn Commu- worst u season since 2009. The council met with Al nity Health Sands says the center has seen 34 cases Talarico, the city’s build- Center regis- just this past week. ing inspector, to discuss the tered nurse “It’s one of the worst years we have seen over ow of ags, banners, Tammy Sands in a while,” she said. A-frames, and other assorted gives a child a Sands also manages the immunization signs throughout Peabody. It clinic with children from Lynn Public took a little bit of conversa- u shot. tion to determine just what COURTESY PHOTO SICK, A7 the biggest culprits are caus- ing sign pollution. “I’m opposed to the ags that plunge into the ground and sit there and ap,” said Ward 5 Councilor Joel Saslaw. There was some discussion THEY VALENTINE’S DAY about the A-frame signs that typically sit outside busi- nesses on sidewalks as well as more traditional banner signs. But Saslaw, Talari- co, and the other councilors zeroed in how to deal with the newer style planted ag signs, which can often be seen outside used-car dealerships, sub shops, and coffee shops. “They do take up a lot of room, and it’s an eyesore,” said Talarico. “But as long as the city approves of them, there’s not much that we can do about it.” Saslaw made a motion to ban the ag signs in the city, but Councilor-at-Large Tom Gould pointed out that pro- hibiting those types of ags outright would require a zon- ing change. Rather than moving forward with a zoning charge, Coun- cilor-at-Large Tom Rossignoll suggested city of cials see if the sign issue improves after the building department hires the newly created position of a zoning enforcement of cer. Talarico said there are rules for how long unattached or freestanding signs can stay in one place, and with increased enforcement, some of the is- sues could be addressed. “Like we did with lawn signs, we can start targeting certain By Bella diGrazia The ower shop located on Pleasant Street has Genesis areas of the city and educate FOR THE ITEM been spreading love through ower arrangements Grullon, businesses,” he said. “Route 1 is for over 10 years. Their week leading up to the big co-owner of a concern, we can send a couple Small businesses are feeling the love as they day consists of getting the shop ready and decorat- Slay N’ Glam in of guys through and talk to the gear up for one of the busiest days of the year. ed, organizing ower orders, and assembling their Lynn, puts the businesses about the ag.” Flower shops, bakeries, ne-dining restaurants, red rose bouquets, which is their biggest seller. nishing touch- Councilors said they would and boutiques in the surrounding North Shore “We usually have 10 employees on that day, mak- es on a bouquet take up the matter again in communities are in full force with preparations ing sure it’s all ready for when customers come in,” full of beauty four to ve months to see if for Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s assembling bou- she said. “They expect it to be ready, so you have supplies, candy, greater enforcement helps quets or whipping up dinner specials, it’s nonstop to be ready.” and a balloon. lessen the sign nuisance. for these shops until the beloved holiday is over. D’Orsi’s Bakery & Delicatessen in Peabody has “The issue is the signs go “It’s a great day in here, we love every minute of been in business on Washington Street for more ITEM PHOTO | up and never come down and it because it’s a lot of fun,” said Paulette Brophy of than 25 years. Michael, Anita, and their daughter SPENSER HASAK it just doesn’t look good,” Sa- Flower House in Marblehead. “I love seeing every- slaw said. one come in with smiles on.” VALENTINE’S DAY, A7 Q & A forum set for Swampscott school parents INSIDE In Saugus By Gayla Cawley der identity and expression will be held at going forward. Daniels prefers to use they/ Deputy re chief graduates ITEM STAFF the school at 6:30 p.m., which will be led them pronouns. from state training program. A2 by Jeff Perrotti, program director for the Daniels plans to fully transition to female, SWAMPSCOTT — Parents are invited Massachusetts Department of Elementary including medically, but said their identity In Opinion to attend a question-and-answer forum and Secondary Education’s Safe Schools is gender non-binary or gender uid. Dan- Shribman: Republicans, on Monday night at Stanley Elementary Program for LGBTQ students, according to iels will gradually start dressing, acting and united? A4 School, which pertains to the principal’s an- Superintendent Pamela Angelakis. sounding differently as they begin to nur- nouncement this week that they are trans- Principal Shannon Daniels announced ture their new identity, and acknowledged In Sports gender and will present as female. on Tuesday that they identify as both male Mistakes spell doom for A question-and-answer session on gen- and female, but will be presenting as female SWAMPSCOTT, A7 Tech boys basketball. B1 Blue Canoe oats into Marblehead By Bridget Turcotte and nobody’s on the road, a pot of coffee ITEM STAFF brewing. An hour later it’s bustling and crazy.” MARBLEHEAD — A new coffee shop is After more than a decade in business, the oating into town in a Blue Canoe. Blue Canoe cafe The site of the former Atomic Cafe on Atomic Cafe closed in October. Mahoney, owner Stephanie Ma- School Street will once again feature who is related to the shuttered cafe’s own- honey shows where brewed beans when resident Stephanie ers, jumped at the opportunity to get back the different stations Mahoney opens up her new coffee shop in into the business. The deal was sealed will be behind the early March. the next month, and construction began counter in her new “I just can’t wait to be in here at 3:30 in shortly after to make the place her own, cafe. the morning starting to bake,” she said. “It’s a beautiful time of day — driving in MARBLEHEAD, A7 ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 HIGH 50° VOL. 140, ISSUE 54 OPINION ...................................A4 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 40° REAL ESTATE .............................A5 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 OBITUARIES John Kelley Robertson, 92 Mary J. Krzywicki, 74 1925-2018 LYNN — John Kelley band Andrew Krebs, SAUGUS — Mrs. and his wife Diane of Robertson, age 92, of Thomas Robertson Mary J. (Davis) Krzy- Florida and Sharon Lynn, husband for 66 and wife Yuko, Patri- wicki, age 74, died Sayers of Lynn; 18 years of Irene (Casey) cia Robertson, Marie on Friday morning grandchildren; and Robertson, died at Robertson Epstein at the Kaplan Fam- seven great-grand- his home on Wednes- and husband Jay, Paul ily Hospice House children. She was day, Feb. 7, 2018. Robertson and wife in Danvers. She was predeceased by Born in Swamp- Sima Baran, Cather- the devoted wife of grandson Jacob and scott on March 17, ine Robertson-Souter Richard A. Krzywicki great-granddaughter 1925 to the late and husband Dave, Sr., with whom she Julianna. Mrs. Krzy- Ralph and Marguerite (Kel- and Jean Robertson Getraer shared 49 years of marriage. wicki was the sister of Linda ley) Robertson, John (“Jack” and husband Andrew. He also Born in New Castle, Ind., Gray of Indiana. She is also or “Kelley,” as he was often leaves 15 grandchildren, Mi- she was the daughter of the survived by many nieces and known to friends) lived in Lynn chael Robertson, Thomas, Ca- late Howard and Grace (De- nephews. nearly his entire life. sey, and Curtis Krebs, Jeremy meter) Davis. She moved to In lieu of flowers donations John loved the beach, Lynn Epstein, Alexander and Aylin Lynn in 1969, and settled in in her memory may be made Woods, photography, garden- Robertson, Maxwell, Scarlett, Saugus a few years later. Mrs. to St. Jude Children’s Re- ing, church, and the running and Katrina Souter, and Sandy, Krzywicki worked for several search Hospital at www.stju- community. He was a member Alexander, Benjamin, Lindsay, years as a home health aide, de.org. of the Meadowlarks, a leader and Sarah Getraer, and two and Pioneer Sales of Saugus. Service information: Visit- in the Scouts, and a com- great-grandchildren, Audrina Her greatest love was her fam- ing hours will be held in the mitted volunteer in several Krebs and Ro’i Getraer. He also ily, cooking and spending time BISBEE-PORCELLA Funer- church organizations. He ran leaves a sister, Ruth (Robert- by the ocean al Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., hundreds of road races over son) Devine and a sister-in- Besides her husband, she Saugus, Monday 4-8 p.m.