MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020 Let’s hear it for Lynn eld St. By Gayla Cawley The plan consists of the recon- stalled at Great Woods Road, and ITEM STAFF struction of Route 129, or Lyn- new pavement markings and signs nfield Street, between Colonial will be provided throughout the LYNN — One of the most heavi- Avenue and Cowdrey Avenue. In project limits. Bicycle accommoda- ly-traveled roads in the city is ex- tions will be provided by exclusive pected to undergo a massive over- addition to the reconstruction of roadway pavement, the proposal bike lanes, according to MassDOT. haul next year. “It’s much needed for obvious rea- The Massachusetts Department also includes new concrete side- walks with granite curbing, new sons,” said Ward 1 Councilor Wayne of Transportation (MassDOT) will Lozzi, who represents the area. wheelchair ramps and drainage post a pre-recorded virtual public “It’s the most heavily-traveled road improvements, according to Mass- hearing Thursday, Oct. 29 that will short of the Lynnway in Lynn.” present the proposed Lynnfield DO T. Street Improvement Project. A new flashing beacon will be in- MASSDOT, A3 ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK From left, Ted, Pete, and Mary Dickenson, all of Nahant, scrape algae and other debris off the hull of the Stormy Petrel as they prepare it for winter at Tudor Wharf in Nahant on Friday. Nahant boaters mark the end ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Lynn eld residents took to the eld at Lynn eld High School for Special Town of the season Meeting on Saturday afternoon. By Elyse Carmosino ITEM STAFF NAHANT — The weekend was a bittersweet one for Lynn eld postpones several boaters, who gathered alongside tow crews at Nahant Wharf Friday and Saturday to haul and store nearly 30 vessels in preparation for winter. articles at Town Meeting “It’s a sad day,” said lifelong resident Bruce Bennet, who was there Friday to secure his recreational boat, Excali- By Elyse Carmosino Breen, who announced his re- last 10 years and logged 37 bur. “It’s the end of the season.” ITEM STAFF tirement plans at Thursday’s years in law enforcement. For dedicated sailors, each October’s haul-out marks the Board of Selectmen meeting. Article 5, which proposed the LYNNFIELD — Residents end of the summer season and the start of yet another “I’ve had the most incredible town enact eminent domain New England winter. voted in favor of indefinitely fortune to work here in this over the historic Joseph Smith Although a practical event that allows local fishermen postponing three controversial town,” he told the selectmen. House; Article 8, a tree-protec- and recreational boaters to take advantage of cheaper warrant articles during Lynn- “It’s been a good ride and I tion bylaw; and Article 9, an towing costs offered by the town, Nahant Harbormaster field’s Town Meeting Saturday. completely enjoyed it and am open-space residential design Rob Tibbo said the day does come with a sense of finality The meeting, held outside bylaw, will be voted on at a lat- grateful to the town for bring- for many. on the high school football er date by Lynnfield residents. field, opened with a standing ing me here 26 years ago.” BOATS, A3 ovation for Police Chief David Breen served as chief for the MEETING, A2 Scary-good times Odd Fellows for Peabody making a trick-or-treaters comeback in By Anne Marie Tobin ITEM STAFF Swampscott ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK PEABODY — Calling all ghosts, goblins, By Mike Alongi monsters and demons. There will be trick-or- ITEM STAFF Residents cast their treating on Halloween this year in Peabody votes during the rst after all. SWAMPSCOTT — Peter Preble day of early voting at Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced, in a robo knows what it’s like to steer an Lynn eld Town Hall call to residents, set forth city’s recommenda- organization dedicated to helping on Saturday. For ear- others through good times and tions for celebrating Halloween this year. ly-voting schedules “Many residents have contacted my office bad. The Marblehead resident and for local communities, with questions about Halloween, specifically secretary of Odd Fellows Hall Ke- see page 3. for guidance on how best to celebrate the hol- arsarge Lodge No. 217 said the iday safely during this public health emergen- big grey building on Swampscott’s INSIDE cy,” Bettencourt said. “After consulting with Elmwood Road is seeing a revival Peabody’s Director of Public Health (Sharon even as businesses and organiza- Peabody Cameron), and reviewing guidelines from the tions begin to re-emerge follow- Contractor injured in fall state and Center for Disease Control (CDC), ing the shutdowns caused by the at Rousselot. A6 we are offering recommendations for a safe and COVID-19 pandemic. healthy Halloween.” After having meetings and Opinion Bettecnourt said trick-or-treating is consid- events suspended since mid- Strategies for convincing ered a safer alternative to hosting Halloween ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK March due to the pandemic, the friends to vote. A4 parties that are strongly discouraged this year. Odd Fellows are holding meetings Peter Preble, of Marblehead, the current re- Trick-or treating should take place on Hallow- again and slowly trying to get Sports een night (Saturday, Oct. 31) at its traditional cording secretary of past grand master of back to normal. English head baseball Odd Fellows Hall Kearsarge Lodge No. 217, coach Doug Mullins HALLOWEEN, A7 stands in front of the hall in Swampscott. ODD FELLOWS, A3 dies from cancer. B1 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... 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He 2020 after a short battle with She was the wife of the was the husband of the late cancer. He was a devoted late Edward Eugene Vick. Jean L. (Henderson) Mekalian. husband to Trudy Myhre with Born in Lynn, she was the Born in Newburyport, he whom he shared 52 years of daughter of the late Hanford was the son of the late Arshag blissful marriage. and Margaret (Jones) Sims. and Markroohie (Choreba- Nick, as he was fondly A lifelong Lynn resident, nian) Mekalian. Mr. Mekalian known, was born in Peabody, she attended Lynn Public worked as a milk man for MA and was the son of Ange- Schools. Loretta was also many years. A graduate of lo and Katherine Scangas of life-long friends with Vir- Lynn English, he then enlisted Lynn. He attended Worcester ginia (Bubbles) Panton and in the Navy and was a WWII Academy, class of 1961, then Jeanette Wiswall. US Navy Veteran who was went on to graduate from New Loretta worked for the stationed in the North Atlantic York University in 1967, as a Massachusetts Water Re- serving on both USS Philadel- business major. At NYU he was sources Authority in Boston phia and the USS Saratoga. a member of Alpha Kappa Psi. until her retirement. She Vardy started his young life He also met Trudy there. whenever he was around. He was a communicant of St. Frank, Robert, John and Alice out as a milkman but dis- garet Mekalian and Susan Upon graduation, Nick was kind, honest, and fair, and Mary’s Church in Lynn, and Sims and Gloria Arrington covered he had a mind for Mekalian both of Lynn; two served in the Coast Guard Re- had a positive impact on all spent time volunteering and leaves many nieces and numbers and became a pro- grandchildren, Anthony and serve from 1967 to 1972. who came into contact with there. She was also a Girl nephews including her spe- fessional gambler. He was an Damon; many loving nieces Nick grew up in the dairy him. Nick loved his family with Scout leader for her daugh- cial niece Dolly Evans. avid sports fan, particularly and nephews including niece industry, starting at the age all of his heart, and beamed ter’s troop and enjoyed knit- Service information: Vis- in the boxing and horse rac- Lisa Sheehan. He was prede- of 10, and went on to run with pride when he was ting, crocheting, ceramics iting hours will be Wednes- ing world, having owned race ceased by three siblings; Sart West Lynn Creamery and the around them. But Nick’s great- and traveling. day, October 21, from 4-7 horses at one point in his Khanbegian, Cora Yagjian and Richdale Convenience Stores, est love was being in Maui, Loretta is survived by her p.m. in the SOLIMINE FU- career. Vardy was known for Varse Sheehan. Hawaii with his wife. Nick and with his cousin Arthur Pap- daughter, Darlene Williams NERAL HOME, 67 Ocean St his generosity, whether taking Service information: Rel- Trudy spent over 20 winters atives and friends are in- pathanasi and brother Chris- and her husband Craig; her (Rt. 1A), Lynn. Relatives and people out to eat or taking his there, and quickly became a vited to attend a graveside topher Scangas, for 35 years.