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FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 DEALS OF THE Drugs and racial language rock Lynn Police Department$DAY$ PG. 3 By Tréa Lavery text messages he sent to the violence against Black people. cers have been placed on ad- the department PGsaid.. 3 ITEM STAFF victim. Although those charges Acting Police Chief Lenny ministrative leave during the Carrie Kimball, a spokeswom- were dropped, the of cer’s text Desmarais acknowledged the investigation. an for the Essex County District LYNN — Seven of cers in the messages and emails were in- use of racial language between The identities of the seven of - Lynn Police Department are the spected and revealed a group two of cers in a private text cers involved were not disclosed. Attorney’s of ce, said the of ce subject of an internal investiga- chat with the other six of cers conversation. However, “In the “The Lynn Police Department was not currentlyDEALS investigating tion for off-duty drug use. OF THE where they discussed cocaine course of our continuing inves- has spoken to the Essex County any misconduct within the de- The investigation was trig- and steroid use. tigation, we have not found any- District Attorney’s of ce regard- partment. gered when one of cer was ar- In addition, the of cers had thing concerning or intending ing the matter and will conduct $DAY$ rested in Salem on a warrant made statements using racial violence against Black people.” a transparent investigation into Tréa Lavery canPG .be 3 reached at for domestic violence based on slurs and describing intended Desmarais said several of - the conduct,” a statement from [email protected].

THOR JOURGESEN COMMENTARY Northeastern:DEALS EminentOF THE Police $DAY$ should domain PGcould. 3 cost Nahant reform By ElyseDEALS Carmosino ITEMOF STAFF THE NAHANT — Representatives for police Northeastern University say a push by local of cials to$ DAenact Yeminent$ do- Now that a police of - main over Nahant’s PGEast. 3 Point may cer is headed to prison for be more costly for residents than ini- murdering a Black man, tially proposed. what is the next step for During a virtual Eminent Domain racial reckoning and po- Information Session hosted by the lice reform in America? school Thursday, Ralph Martin, senior I think a lot of people vice president and general counsel at ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS wish the answer was just Northeastern, said that if the town to get rid of racist and lu- Pabel Perez, left, and his sister, Victoria Perez, are seeking justice after a woman were to seek to enact eminent domain natic cops. But that's not with a baby carriage stole a row of their father’s tulips on two occasions under the but ultimately choose to abandon the simple. cover of darkness from their family garden in Saugus. effort due to cost, the nancial burden The Derek Chauvin tri- to taxpayers could potentially be in al, and the deaths of Black the hundreds of thousands. Americans at the hands “If the town walks away from the of police of cers since last A blooming crime taking, it will owe Northeastern the May 25, has shown that damages Northeastern will suffer police departments are from delaying its expansion project,” not exempt from racism Martin said. “In a litigation process that pervades all sectors spree in Saugus the selectmen themselves say will of American life. last two to three years, those delayed I talk to one Black damages will be substantial, in the American on a regular Family angered by tulip thefts on Essex Street range of $6-9 million.” basis who tells me that Earlier this month, the Board of Se- being Black in America By Elyse Carmosino is the rst time our family has owned anything lectmen voted, 3-0, to place an article means acting one way ITEM STAFF with so much land,” he said. “We like plants, we on the annual Town Meeting warrant with Black people and like trees, we like anything that has to do with SAUGUS — A Saugus family is looking for an- that would give the town authority to another way with white nature.” swers after a thief was caught on camera stealing take control over a portion of the East people. Interacting with Hoping a garden would help brighten up the from their Essex Street garden on two separate Point property currently occupied by white people in a grocery yard, Perez’s father planted several dozen bulbs occasions earlier this month. Northeastern University’s Marine store, at the bank or in with the idea that the family would be able to Pabel Perez said when he and his mother, fa- Science Center. almost any other social enjoy a tulip garden of their own come spring. ther and sister moved in 2019 to Saugus from If passed, Article 22 would allow the transaction means endur- However, it wasn’t long after the  owers began Chelsea, the family — all avid gardeners — was town to enact eminent domain — a ing suspicion, racist as- to bloom that the Perez family noticed something excited to have a large yard. law that provides the government the sumptions and questions “We lived in a really small house before, so this a white person would not THIEF, A6 ask another white person. DOMAIN, A7 This interaction, my col- league tells me, is hyper intensi ed when Black people are questioned by These parties reveal so much about us law enforcement. So what lesson should KINGSTON, N.H. (AP) — One New Hamp- several neighboring towns could hear the No injuries were reported from the explo- white people in Amer- shire family's gender reveal party was de - explosion and some thought it was an earth- sion, police said. ica learn from George nitely a blast. quake. Many called 911. Others said the ex- The source was 80 pounds of Tannerite, an Floyd's death beneath a Kingston police said they received reports of plosion was so strong it rocked their homes. police of cer's knee? Be- over-the-counter, explosive target used for a loud explosion Tuesday that could be heard "We heard this god-awful blast," Sara Ta- fore attempting to answer rearms practice sold in kit form, police said. in several towns and as far away as Massa- glieri, who lives in a home that abuts the the question, it's proba- The person who purchased and detonated the chusetts. They responded to Torromeo quarry quarry, told the television station. "It knocked bly worth asking if most explosives has turned himself into police. He Americans are even inter- where they found people who acknowledged pictures off our walls ... I'm all up for silliness was not identi ed. ested in reckoning with holding a gender reveal party involving ex- and whatnot, but that was extreme.” race and policing in this plosives and thought this would be the safest Taglieri's husband, Matt, told the TV sta- Police said an investigation is ongoing and spot to hold it. tion the blast cracked the foundation of they will make a determination on what REFORM, A6 NBC 10 Boston reports that residents in neighbors' homes. charges will be forthcoming.

STEVE KRAUSE COMMENTARY INSIDE LOOK! A perfect ending coming for Walloon’s food truck opens brick-and-mortar store in Swampscott Swampscott or Marblehead (Nelson Sanchez, owner, is pictured at left). A8 There's just something about those chance at going to a Super Bowl. Thanksgiving Day football rivalries, Marblehead won a game with a eld Opinion even if they're played — as they are this goal, with no time left on the clock, that Msgr. Garrity: Time year — in April. just about tore the heart out of then- to repeal the Second It's certainly odd to be talking about coach Bill Bush. The Magicians also won Amendment? A4 Thanksgiving football in April. In fact, a game in a blizzard when Ray Forbes, it's incongruous, counterintuitive, and whose father played for coach Stan Bon- Lynn any other of those complicated words delevitch and the Big Blue, caught a City of Lynn alleges six that end up as Jeopardy clues. But we pass that it's a good bet only he could counterclaims against bus all know why, so there's no use dwelling see. Because those of us watching cer- company. A3 on it. tainly couldn't. But do you know what else is odd? This A year later, Marblehead, with Chris Nahant game has never been a battle of unbeat- McGrath leading the way, was on its Two vie for Planning ens. We'll nally get one Friday night (6) way to a Northeastern Conference Board seat in upcoming when the two teams play each other at championship until it ran into a moti- Nahant election. A3 Blocksidge Field in Swampscott. vated Swampscott. The Big Blue were There have been battles for the league just itching to get back at the Magicians Sports championship. There have been stun- for spoiling their championship season Revere boys soccer takes ning upsets. Each team has pulled a in 1984. down Classical. B1 victory out of thin air that kept the oth- It has gone that way forever. Back and er from winning a title and having a RIVALRIES, A6 ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS

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FBI warns New Englanders appeared shortly after a about fake government Minnesota jury found for- Jodi Webster, 52 Lucille M. (Tardi) Halligan, 82 mer Minneapolis police of- 1968 - 2021 1938 - 2021 agent scams cer Derek Chauvin guilty in Floyd’s death last May. BILLERICA - Jodi Ann (Rich- LYNN - Lucille M. “Lu” (Tar- BOSTON (AP) — The The Fall River Herald ardson) Webster, age 52 of Bil- di) Halligan, age 82, of Lynn, FBI’s Boston of ce is News reports the post con- lerica, formerly of Lynn, passed died peacefully at her home warning New Englanders trasted how Chauvin was tragically on Sunday, April 18th. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. about scammers claiming calm as he was handcuffed Born and raised in Lynn, the She was the wife of Thom- to be a government of cial and taken away from the daughter of Donald and Carol as F. Halligan, with whom she and using intimidation or courthouse after the ver- (Leach) Richardson currently shared 56 years of marriage. threats to get money from dict and questioned what from Saugus, was a graduate Born and raised in New Bed- victims. would have happened if of Lynn Classical’s class of ford, she was the daughter The of ce said it’s see- Floyd had done the same 1986. Currently employed as of the late Omer and Simone ing a rise in the number during his arrest. a Business Operations Man- (Gingras) Tardi. She had also of reports of the scam from The Fall River Police De- ager at Mitre Corp. in Bedford lived in Winthrop before moving its coverage area, which partment said in a state- for the past 21 years. Jodi’s to Lynn. Lu had worked as an includes Maine, Massa- ment that an employee passion for life was re ected of ce manager for a chemical chusetts, New Hampshire, had accessed the Facebook in all that she did, whether at company until her retirement. and Rhode Island. page and “inadvertent- work, at play, with family or as She was a longtime member It says the scammers a surrogate mom to Kyle and of Sacred Heart Parish in Lynn. ly” re-posted an opinion typically claim to be call- Caden. Always busy, eager for a In addition to her husband, meant for their own per- ing from a government game night challenge, she en- she is survived by her daugh- sonal account. It stressed joyed gardening, crafts, hiking, Wenham, a brother Bryan Rich- ters, Lisa Leggett and Stacey Arrangements by the SOLI- agency. They threaten to the post didn’t represent reading, outdoor recreation, ardson and his partner Barry of McCarthy; her son, Patrick MINE FUNERAL HOME, Lynn. con scate property, freeze the opinion of the depart- just sitting by a re and most of Lee, NH, two nephews Stephen Halligan and his wife Shelly; In lieu of owers, donations bank accounts, or have ment. all putting smiles on people’s and his wife Julia Kefalas, Jar- ve grandchildren, Kahleigh may be made to Care Di- people arrested unless Police Chief Jeffrey Car- faces. Her radiance, compas- ed Kefalas, and niece, Jillian Am, Simone Leggett, Thomas mensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan payment is made through doza said later the post sion, ability to garner instant Kefalas Halligan, Brendan McCarthy Street Suite B-102, Danvers, a wire transfer or prepaid was shared by one of a few friendships and benevolent na- Service Information: Vis- and Owen McCarthy; as well as MA 01923. Guestbook at or gift cards. of cers who has access to ture, along with stunning blue iting hours will be held at three great-grandchildren, Kiley, www.solimine.com The FBI stressed that the department account. eyes, were the trademarks of the Parker Funeral Home Emma and Chan Am. federal agencies do not call He said the department this incredible woman. 35 Franklin St. Lynn, MA on Service Information: At or e-mail people threaten- will investigate and may In addition to her parents, Saturday, 4/24 from 2:00 the request of the family, ing arrest or demanding consider disciplinary ac- she is survived by her signi- PM – 5:00 PM. Relatives and her services will be private. money. The agency said tion. cant other, of 9 years, Ronald friends are invited to attend. residents should hang up “I am personally disap- Walker of (Lynn) Billerica, and Funeral service will be pri- and report the call, even pointed these attitudes his two sons Kyle and Caden. vate. Guest book at parker- if it appears to be coming exist,” Cardoza said in a Predeceased by her brother memorialfuneralhome.com Margaret A. “Peg” Ashley, 66 from an agency’s legiti- statement. Donald Richardson, she also 1954 - 2021 mate phone number. Mayor Paul Coogan add- leaves behind one sister, Robyn More than 400 com- ed in a statement that the Kefalas and husband Steve of CENTER OSSIPEE, NH - Mar- plaints of such scams were post was “disappointing, garet A. “Peg” Ashley, 66, of led in Maine, Massachu- frustrating and unaccept- Center Ossipee, NH passed setts, New Hampshire, able.” away Thursday, April 15, 2021 and Rhode Island last He said it showed there’s at Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, year, with nancial losses more work to do to “create David A. Olsson, 83 NH. totaling $3.8 million, the transparent, strong re- 1938 - 2021 Peg was born July 3, 1954 in of ce said. lationships” between the Lynn, MA the daughter of the The majority of those department and the com- LYNN - David A. Olsson, age late Joseph and Anna Marie cases were in Massachu- munity. 83, passed away peacefully at (Furey) Mannion and grew up setts, where 270 victims his home on Tuesday, April 20, in the Lynn area. reported nancial losses Victim in weekend 2021, surrounded by his loving She was a 1972 graduate of totaling $3.2 million from family. He was the beloved St, Mary’s High School, Lynn, government imperson- crash identi ed MA. She moved to Wolfeboro, husband of the late Rosemarie ation scams, according to COVENTRY, R.I. (AP) — (Saulnier) Olsson, who passed NH where she had lived for 7 the FBI. years and moved to Center Os- Police on Thursday iden- in 2007. ti ed the victim in a fatal Born in Lynn, MA on Febru- sipee 20 years ago. Police department crash over the weekend. ary 6, 1938 he was a son of Peg had worked as a Phle- the late Gunnar and Eleanor botomist at Huggins Hospital, apologizes for post The Coventry Police De- (Fitch) Olsson. David was a Wolfeboro, NH for several years ing hours will be Saturday critical of Floyd partment said 42-year-old graduate of the Lynn Trade and retired just a few years ago. April 24, from 1-2PM at Lord Ian Evans, of Coventry, Vocational School, Class of She is survived by four broth- Funeral Home, 23 Club Lane, FALL RIVER (AP) — A died following a two-car 1956. He then went on to work ers Joseph Mannion and John Wolfeboro, NH. A Memo- Massachusetts police de- crash on Route 117 on for J&M Brown Co. for over 40 Mannion both of Florida and rial service will be held at partment is apologizing Sunday. years, prior to his retirement. Michael and James Mannion 2:00pm immediately follow- after a social media post Evans was pronounced He was a member of the IBEW both of Massachusetts. She ing. critical of George Floyd dead at Kent Hospital in Local 103 Boston for also leaves behind four neph- If you wish to express a was shared on the depart- Warwick after suffering which he just received ua, David, Amy, Jared, ews and two nieces. condolence or leave a fond ment’s of cial Facebook life-threatening injuries. his 62 year pin. Owen and Evan; his She was predeceased by her memory please visit, www. page. Police said the second driv- In his free time, David great-grandchildren, husband Scott Ashley. lordfuneralhome.com. The since-deleted post er suffered minor injuries. was a member of many Destiny, Sophia and Service Information: Call- associations, including, Ricky; as well as many the Eastern Ri e and other dear in-laws, Revolver Club and the nieces, nephews, cous- Man gets jail Plaistow Fish & Game Club. ins and friends. Lynn, Revere, He also loved boating, shing David was the father of the and shooting, winters spent late Richard Olsson, brother of time for torching with family and friends in Fort the late Gunnar “Pete” Olsson Myers, Florida and camping in and the late Kristina Bruhm of Salem, Saugus Sandown, NH. He was a de- Swampscott. voted parishioner of St Jeans Arrangements: Friends and Biden-Harris Church in Lynn. Above all else family are invited to call at the report new though, David loved his family. Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, Spending time with his chil- 157 Maple Street, Lynn, on farm display dren and grandchildren was Sunday, April 25th from 2 p.m. the highlight of his life and the until 5 p.m. A Funeral Service virus cases DALTON (AP) — A Mas- rights intimidation. This will be held in the Funeral memories he made with them website said. sachusetts man was sen- re victimized not only will carry on. Home on Monday, April 26th By Gayla Cawley ITEM STAFF In Saugus (4,089 cases, tenced Thursday to one the property owners but Surviving David are his chil- at 11 a.m. Burial will follow 71 deaths), 73 new cases year in jail for burning represented a threat to dren, Robin Crowley of Lynn, at St. Jean Cemetery, Lynn. If New coronavirus cases down a stack of hay bales entire communities," she Theresa Peterson, wife of the you would like to leave an on- have been reported since were reported Thursday April 13, and 12 new cases that a local farm had dec- said in a statement. "This late Thomas Peterson of Sa- line message or condolence, in Lynn, Revere, Salem were reported in Salem to orated in support of Joe sentence sends a message lem, Kristina Serino, wife of the please visit www.cuffemcginn. and Saugus. bring the city’s total num- Biden and Kamala Harris that our community will late Anthony “Tony” Serino of com. An additional case bers to 4,587 cases and 80 during the lead up to last not accept those types of Danvers and Michael Olsson apiece was also reported deaths. year's presidential elec- actions and that civility and his wife Tracy of Salem; his in Lynn eld and Nahant tion, prosecutors said. and respect will prevail." grandchildren, Janelle, Rich- Numbers were not up- to bring their respective Lonnie Durfee, 50, of The display at Holiday ard, Jessica, Courtney, Josh- dated in Marblehead, totals to 1,182 cases and Dalton, will serve out Brook Farm in Dalton had 29 deaths, and 247 cases Peabody, or Swampscott. the sentence on a single featured 19 wrapped hay and eight deaths. Peabody had 7,049 cas- count of burning personal bales painted with the In Lynn, 31 new cases es and 316 deaths as of were reported to bring the Wednesday, Swampscott property at the Berkshire words "USA" and "VOTE" city’s caseload to 17,226. had 1,126 cases and 19 County House of Correc- along with the names of Of that total, 293 cases are deaths as of Tuesday, and tion in Pitts eld. the then-Democratic pres- active, 212 people have numbers have not been Berkshire District Attor- idential ticket. died, and 16,721 have re- updated in Marblehead ney Andrea Harrington's On Oct. 9, 2020, Durfee covered from the virus, ac- (1,295 cases, 31 deaths) of ce said the penalty is used motor oil and gas- cording to city data. since last Friday. the maximum jail time al- oline to set the display Eighteen new cases Gayla Cawley can be lowed under law. alight because he "dis- were reported in Revere, reached at gcawley@item- "The use of re has a agreed with the political which now has 10,654 cas- live.com. Follow her on deeply rooted association stance it represented," ac- Stories live on. es and 161 deaths, the city Twitter @GaylaCawley. with political and civil cording to a police report. Tell theirs. Baker: Feds should reconsider distribution BOSTON (AP) — Gov. they have. er said. The Republican of making Massachusetts Charlie Baker said Thurs- "If you have folks who said he planned to talk the leading state among Share your loved one’s story. day he's pressing feder- aren't taking down the to members of the state's all big states in getting [email protected] | 781-593-7700 al of cials to reconsider allocation that is being all-Democratic Congres- our residents vaccinated." how they distribute the made available to them, sional delegation to see if During the press confer- COVID-19 vaccine to take we here in Massachusetts they can also press for a ence, Baker also said that into consideration the rel- would love to have that be- change. the state is continuing In partnership with ative demand for the vac- cause we have people who Recently-published data to ramp up vaccination want to be vaccinated and from the U.S. Centers for cine in individual states. efforts in underserved The distribution of vac- we have an infrastructure Disease Control and Pre- communities, including cine shots is currently that could probably do two vention show that Mas- the release of new TV ads based on population. times, as many as three sachusetts has the lowest Catch up with your But there is stronger times, the doses a day as vaccine hesitancy rate in as part of its $5 million, favorite team demand for the vaccine we do now," Baker said at the nation with all coun- multilingual "Trust the in Item Sports! in some states than in an afternoon press confer- ties demonstrating hesi- Facts, Get the Vax" public others, Baker said, with ence. tancy rates well below 10 awareness campaign. some areas essentially Federal of cials have percent, Baker said. He also urged residents telling federal of cials not acknowledged the dis- "People in Massachu- to continue getting tested to send them more shots parity in demand but setts are eager to get vac- for the coronavirus. because they haven't been haven't gured out the cinated," he said. "This en- "We are not done with able to use the vaccine best way to respond, Bak- thusiasm is a critical part COVID," he said. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A3 Lynn completes installation of new energy efficient LED streetlights By Allysha tion of 116,139 new LED greenhouse gases and this justice communities. The Dunnigan streetlights. Lynn received is how we go about solv- Baker-Polito administra- ITEM STAFF $263,242 of that funding ing climate change,” Davis tion committed to achieve and was one of the first said. “Step by step, in part- net zero emissions by 2050. LYNN — In honor of municipalities to begin the nership together.” The legislation will com- Earth Day, state, region- program about three years State Department of En- bat climate change while al and local officials an- ago. ergy Resources Commis- growing the state’s econo- nounced Thursday the con- The Rapid LED Street- sioner Patrick Woodcock my by reducing emissions, clusion of the installation light Conversion Program referred to the project as authorizing the adminis- of energy- and cost-saving was administered by the a historic conversion of tration to implement a new light-emitting diode (LED) Metropolitan Area Plan- streetlights across the voluntary, energy-efficient streetlights in 77 cities and ning Council (MAPC) on Commonwealth. building code for munici- towns across the Common- behalf of DOER, and saves Woodcock said energy ef- palities, and allowing the wealth. time and money for par- ficiency has put Massachu- Commonwealth to procure Mayor Thomas M. Mc- ticipating communities setts in a leadership role an additional 2,400 mega- Gee, who spoke from the through MAPC’s collective on climate change. watts of clean, reliable off- parking lot at the Lynn purchasing; the program “I think on Earth Day, Vocational Technical In- shore wind energy by 2027. also aims to save on energy you look at accomplish- Woodcock said continued stitute Annex Building, — LED technology is capa- ments but you also re- investments like this must expressed his gratitude ble of decreasing electricity flect on what you want for be made to shift to clean and support for the project, usage by 50 to 70 percent Earth Day as a future and energy not only in the com- saying that climate change — and the cost of mainte- this program is instruc- munities that can afford it, is real and is definitely nance. tive,” Woodcock said. “It’s happening. McGee said the new instructive that a decade but especially in the com- “We see it here in the street lights provide in- ago, this technology did not munities that can’t. community and we know creased visibility across even exist. Now it is ubiq- “By making these invest- we need to address it to- the city and have resulted uitous.” ments, we can reinvest in gether,” McGee said. in annual cost savings of Climate change is a cri- the historic efforts of mar- Converting all of the more than $300,000 for the sis that states across the ginalized communities and streetlights in Lynn to LED city. country have been working reinvest in the housing and took about two years, and “Not only are the lights ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK to combat and Woodcock members of all communi- ties across the Common- McGee said they worked better, they’re safer and Under a streetlight, which has been retro-fit- said projects like this can wealth,” Woodcock said. from day one to make that brighter,” said McGee. ted with an LED, DOER Commissioner Pat- improve the climate for program a reality. “We’re making some sub- future generations and McGee said the project is rick Woodcock speaks about the installation a win across the board and The Department of En- stantial savings in the of LED streetlights. achieve ambitious climate ergy Resources (DOER) community and we’re re- goals. he looks forward to seeing grant program, including ally adding, on this Earth munity.” can feel overwhelming, but Last month, Gov. Charlie the long-term benefits of nine majority environ- Day, to the steps we need MAPC Deputy Director projects like this are a win- Baker signed climate leg- the new streetlights. mental justice communi- to take together to address Rebecca Davis said think- win. islation to reduce green- Allysha Dunnigan can ties, gave more than $5.5 climate change and the ing about climate change “We’ve saved communi- house gas emissions and be reached at adunnigan@ million for the installa- impacts it has on this com- and making a difference ties money. We’re saving protect environmental itemlive.com. Two vie for Planning Board seat in upcoming Nahant election By Elyse Carmosino He co-founded Friends of (together) to continue certain projects to go for- hold the position until this hant’s residents with the ITEM STAFF Mary Cummings Park in planning for that,” he said. ward.” month, when the town goal of making Nahant a Burlington and frequently Steinberg, a 14-year Na- Board of Selectmen must once again elect him better place to live.” NAHANT — Patrick volunteers with the Nah- hant resident, previously Chair Mark Cullinan is to the board. This will be the town’s O’Reilly and Rob Stein- ant Preservation Trust. worked as an environ- also seeking to keep his Cullinan has cited Nah- third election since the berg are the two candi- “I’m interested in main- mental land use lawyer in position after announc- ant’s aging infrastructure, start of the COVID-19 dates vying for an open taining the small-town Washington, D.C. before ing in February that he coastal flooding from cli- pandemic. As with the two seat on Nahant’s Planning character of the commu- taking on his most recent mate change, Northeast- previous elections, Town Board Saturday, making had submitted the neces- the spot the only one to be nity,” O’Reilly said. “Giv- position as CEO of a con- sary signatures to run for ern University’s expan- Clerk Diane Dunfee said contested in this year’s an- en my background vol- struction maintenance re-election. sion plans, and housing residents will be required nual town election. unteering for parks and company. Cullinan was first elect- as among the town’s most to wear masks and ob- O’Reilly, the incumbent, recreation, I’d like to col- “I’ve typically been com- ed to the board in January pressing issues. serve social distancing is seeking re-election af- laborate with other town munity-oriented, and I 2020 — in a landslide vote “A year in office is not measures, regardless of ter he was appointed to committees on improving have that background, of 702 to 133 over com- enough time to accomplish vaccination status. the position in August pedestrian and bike con- which I think helps in petitor David Wilson — all the things I set out to “We look forward to following the departure nections to our open spac- terms of making a con- following the premature do, particularly in a year having a smooth and safe of former Planning Board es.” tribution to the Planning departure of former chair, that has been dominated election. It is our third one member Gene Canty. He added that his long- Board,” Steinberg said. Francis J. Barile in late by the pandemic,” Culli- (during a pandemic), so A software development term goals include mak- “My goal is to look at is- 2019. nan said in March. “The I think we have it down team manager at MIT, ing sure the coastal town sues from the standpoint Because Barile left his town is facing several im- pat,” Dunfee said. “We look O’Reilly has lived in Nah- is prepared for the effects of preserving environ- seat before the end of his portant issues, and I want forward to people coming ant since 2002 and spends of global warming, partic- mental impunity in Nah- three-year term, Cullinan, to be at the table to advo- out to vote.” much of his time volun- ularly rising sea levels. ant, and also making sure who previously served as cate for the town, to prob- Elyse Carmosino can be teering for the local com- “It’s important to bring there aren’t adverse eco- town administrator from lem-solve and to continue reached at ecarmosino@ munity. all the town committees nomic impacts by allowing 1995 to 2011, can only working on behalf of Na- itemlive.com. City of Lynn alleges six counterclaims against North Reading Transportation By Allysha in 2018. In 2019, the city but the city said NRT did ready, willing and able to Dunnigan forged a three-year con- not respond. fully perform, and that ITEM STAFF tract for transportation Since no transportation this damaged — and con- services for special needs services were requested LYNN — The city of tinues to damage — the students, known as the or required for the next city every day. Lynn responded to the Special Needs Bus Con- year, the document said lawsuit that North Read- Lynn Superintendent tract. that nowhere in Baker’s Dr. Patrick Tutwiler an- ing Transportation (NRT), The document lists an emergency pandemic or- nounced in March that the school district’s trans- example of an invoice the ders does he require cities the district was temporar- portation provider, filed city received for special to pay school bus trans- against it last week, de- education transportation portation contractors as if ily suspending transpor- nying all of the claims and services in April 2020 — they were actually trans- tation for all students due The value of each coupon shown here is equal to demanding a jury trial. when schools were closed porting children to school to a lack of bus drivers, or greater than the price of the newspaper. The city also submitted due to the pandemic — when they weren’t. which he said was a state- six counterclaims against that totaled $277,472. Around April 21, the city wide issue. The district A NRT, alleging breach of This invoice was allegedly stated NRT said it was presented a new plan a contract, breach of the for running 89 vehicles, unable to perform trans- few weeks later, with ad- If you would like to participate in covenant of good faith and including 78 minibuses, in portation services because ministrators saying trans- The Daily Item’s Deal of the Day, fair dealing, fraud, inten- mornings and afternoons its buses were uninsured. portation would resume tional misrepresentation, contact us at 781-593-7700, ext. 1280 for 16 days in April 2020. About two weeks later, by May 12, but on a stag- negligent misrepresenta- “These buses did not the city received a let- gered schedule. tion, and unfair or decep- run. The city disputes this ter from counsel for NRT A A A tive business practices. Allysha Dunnigan can invoice and those like it,” stating the city was in de- be reached at adunnigan@ Assistant City Solicitor the document said. fault of its contract unless itemlive.com. James F. Wellock said the NRT did provide a it paid NRT as though it document stating Lynn’s “COVID-19 Discount” that had been receiving full response to NRT’s com- reduced the invoice to services. LAW OFFICES OF plaints and the alleged about $216,428. Two weeks after that, JAMES J. CARRIGAN counts were filed in Supe- An attorney for NRT, the city reportedly re- rior Court on Tuesday. In • Social Security Disability Alycia Kennedy, said it is ceived another letter that • Workers Compensation the document, Lynn de- undisputed that Lynn has reiterated the previous • Accidents nies every allegation and not paid NRT since March letter. 25 years located across asks NRT to present strict of 2020. On July 1, City Solicitor from Lynn District Court proof at the time of a trial. “Unlike nearly all other George Markopoulos re- 15 Johnson St. According to the docu- cities and towns across sponded to these letters, 781-596-0100 ment, NRT sent an invoice the Commonwealth, Lynn stating the city was not JAMES J. CARRIGAN to the city every month is unwilling even to cov- able to pay for services ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN listing itemized charges, LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL er NRT’s costs for critical that weren’t rendered be- www.jamescarriganlaw.com which included the num- readiness expenses,” she cause NRT did not provide [email protected] ber of buses that ran, the said. the correct documents and number of bus drivers who “This situation is entire- information required un- drove, and the number of ly of Lynn’s own making, der new legislation. bus monitors. and no effort by it to al- “So the city could not 781-593-7700 The city said when lege otherwise will change pay under the new legisla- Publishing Daily, except Sundays schools closed due to the that. NRT’s focus is on be- tion due to NRT’s own un- USPS-142-820 ISSN-8750-8249 Periodicals postage paid at Lynn, MA COVID-19 emergency, ing able to get the children willingness,” Markopoulos and additional offices. NRT’s invoices should of Lynn to school.” said. Copyright ©2020 The Daily Item ITEM CLASSIFIEDS have reflected a change When Gov. Charlie Bak- Markopoulos asked in Subscriptions that included the number er initially announced the his letter if NRT was will- Prepaid by mail to all parts of the United States of buses that ran, drivers closure of schools until ing and able to continue $30.00 for 4 weeks GET RESULTS! $95.00 for 13 weeks who drove, and monitors, the end of the school year, the performance of its con- $185.00 for 26 weeks but the invoices did not. the city said it offered to tract, which NRT said it $340.00 for 1 year The city entered into a amend its contract with would. Send payment to and POSTMASTER, Call Customer Service three-year contract for NRT, and asked that it The city said NRT mis- send address changes to: regular education school provide different trans- represented its ability to The Daily Item to place an ad 110 Munroe St. bus transportation — portation services such perform under the agree- P.O. Box 5 781-593-7700, ext. 2 known as The Big Bus as delivering subsidized ments multiple times Lynn, MA 01903 Contract — with NRT meals to Lynn students, when it stated it was A4 FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 OPINION

MSGR. PAUL V. GARRITY HOW TO REACH US

E¦¡¦ M. G DIRECTORS President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill Is it time to repeal the M§¢ H. S¢¢ Chief Executive O cer John M. Gilberg Edward M. Grant E C J. GŸ C¡Ÿ Advertising Director Regional Editor Gordon R. Hall 110 Munroe St. W J. K T¢  J £¤ Monica Connell Healey P.O. Box 5 Chief Financial O cer Editorial Editor J. Patrick Norton Second Amendment? Lynn, MA 01903 J N. W  C  T£¥ Michael H. Shanahan Chief Operating O cer Community Relations Director Chairman Customer Service Mass shootings in which mate reasons for people outlaws and violent law- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBLISHERS four or more people die to own guns. Hunters and breakers, but this is the Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 have become an epidemic. gun collectors lead the list. reason we have police de- Connecting Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 All Departments: Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 While each has its own eti- Target shooting is also a partments. When lawless- 781-593-7700 Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 ology, what they all have favorite pastime for many. ness happens, we do not Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 Ext. 2 Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 in common is gun owner- Self-defense may also be take the law into our own Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 ship. a legitimate reason for hands and go after the Classified/Legal Advertising Brian C. šayer, 1996-1999 The Second Amendment wanting to own a firearm. lawbreakers with guns [email protected] Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 gives American citizens Repealing the Second blazing. We call the po- Subscriptions the right to bear arms. Amendment would not lice who generally do an [email protected] John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 When this gets referenced, necessarily make these excellent job of protecting Circulation only rarely do we hear legitimate aspirations us and arresting violent [email protected] mention of the purpose be- illegal. It would simply criminals. Ext. 3 hind the Second Amend- require that people who When it becomes more Newsroom ment: for the purpose of choose to own firearms be difficult for everyone to [email protected] maintaining a militia. trained in their use and be own a firearm, this will in- [email protected] There was a time when licensed. clude would-be criminals Ext. 4 local sheriffs and police of- Automobiles can kill as well. ficers did not exist. While people. Training and a li- Our Founding Fathers Sports [email protected] the right to self-defense cense are required before thought a great deal about EDITORIAL has always been axiomat- anyone can drive a motor the tyranny of the majori- Ext. 5 ic, there was a time when vehicle. ty. Today, we are confront- Retail and Online skepticism toward govern- Training and licensing ed by the tyranny of the Advertising ment, such as it was, was for gun ownership should minority. The vast major- [email protected] Plugging a brain very real. be no different. This is ity of Americans favor a ADVERTISING Things change. The 18th simple common sense. sea change in the way in Ernie Carpenter Jr. century was nothing like Mental illness is a terri- which we deal with guns Director of Advertising drain in Saugus our 21st century United ble kind of sickness. Our in our nation. and Business Development, ext. 1355 [email protected] News that Peter Rossetti, Jr. and Dennis Moschella States. Sheriffs, police de- hearts go out to people A majority of the mem- Ralph Mitchell will resign from the Saugus Planning Board (Item, partments and courts are whose mental health is bers of the National Rifle part of our permanent compromised in various Association also support Sales Representative, ext. 1313 April 22) is startling and underscores challenges [email protected] Saugus and neighboring communities face as they landscape and have com- and sundry ways. The substantial changes with pletely replaced the rea- fact that a person who is regard to gun safety, gun Patricia Whalen attempt to attract volunteers to serve on town boards Sales Representative, ext. 1310 and committees. sons for which the Second afflicted in this way can sales and ownership. The [email protected] Amendment was formu- walk into a store and buy a minority are a collection of Rossetti is one of Saugus’ most civic-minded res- BUSINESS OFFICE idents, and his decision to step down as Planning lated. firearm without any ques- gun manufacturers, NRA Susan J. Conti Board chair comes at a time when planning reviews Today, gun ownership is tions asked should cause leadership and libertari- rampant. Not only does us all to think seriously ans who forget that free- Controller, ext. 1288 will be required for Cliftondale Square’s business re- [email protected] vival. our Constitution allow about the reasonableness dom without responsibili- this, but it is also used of this potentiality. ty is anarchy. Ted Grant Rossetti and Moschella cited competing time com- Publisher, ext. 1234 mitments in explaining their exodus and Town Man- to justify the ownership If we were building our It is time to repeal the [email protected] ager Scott Crabtree’s office has appealed for residents of weapons that were de- country from scratch to- Second Amendment and veloped for war. No other day, is this something that begin to deal with gun Marian Kinney to fill vacancies on Planning as well as the Board of ext. 1212 Health and the Commission on Disabilities. country in the world has we would like to include? ownership in a reason- [email protected] as many weapons in pri- Probably not. able and sensible way. The To the town’s credit, major local boards tasked with Will Kraft making important policy and financial decisions, in- vate ownership as our It is often said that when blood of the children of Chief Financial Officer, ext. 1296 cluding the Board of Library Trustees and Conserva- own. guns are outlawed, only Sandy Hook, and so many [email protected] tion Commission, have members whose terms are not Not surprisingly, no oth- outlaws will have guns. others, cries out to us from er country in the world While this sounds clever, their graves. Paula Villacreses due to expire in at least a year. A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 But a quick town website review reveals other has as many mass shoot- it suggests that we are liv- Msgr. Paul V. Garrity is [email protected] ings as our own. Connect- ing in some kind of Wild the former pastor of St. boards in need of fresh blood. The Boats & Water- Mike Shanahan ways Commission — a not-insignificant board in a ing these dots does not re- West with the likes of Wy- Mary’s Parish in Lynn and Chief Executive Officer, ext. 1956 town with a working riverfront — has a four-member quire a degree in actuarial att Earp and Davy Crock- the current pastor of St. [email protected] board with a vacancy and two membership terms two science. ett. Brigid and Sacred Heart Carolina Trujillo years past their expiration date. There are very legiti- We will always have Parishes in Lexington. Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 [email protected] All seven Youth & Recreation Commission board memberships expired between 2012 and 2015. Jim Wilson LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Chief Operating Officer, ext. 1200 The problem of attracting and retaining volunteers [email protected] to municipal boards is not confined to Saugus. Lynn regularly issues appeals for volunteers to join boards. CIRCULATION Swampscott advertised for volunteers to represent Spellios for Select Board Lisa Mahmoud the town on a board reviewing Logan Airport flight Manager, ext. 1239 paths, and Lynnfield residents mixed concern with To the editor: cerning race — these are her opposition to using [email protected] admiration when Planning Board Chair Brian Char- Peter Spellios is a man discussions which right- eminent domain to ac- CUSTOMER SERVICE of principle and of accom- fully are taking place all quire small sections of pri- ville announced his ultimately-unsuccessful School La’ Mosha Ball Committee candidacy. plishment, and I enthu- over the country, and I am vately-held property, I fear Customer Service, ext. 1276 Boards and committees are often stepping stones siastically support his pleased that Swampscott the rail trail will not hap- [email protected] for civic-minded citizens who eventually set their bid for re-election to the is also having these con- pen if he is not re-elected. GRAPHICS sights on running for School Committee, City Council Swampscott Select Board. versations. I have known Peter for Trevor Andreozzi and Select Board. During his recent tenure While serving on the Se- almost 20 years. I know We urge city and town officials to review board and Designer on the board, Peter has lect Board for the past six him to be a thoughtful [email protected] committee membership lists and work to fill mem- bership vacancies. This effort could be accompanied been a leader in address- years, Peter has taken the and considerate man of Sean Casey ing issues of racial equity. lead on many important extraordinary intelli- Designer by publicity campaigns — including social media ap- [email protected] peals — to entice residents into civic engagement. Under his leadership, the initiatives involving taxes, gence, energy and focus. board issued a compelling town financial planning, Moreover, he is a man of Aaron Fee statement against the kill- school construction and, conviction and principle. Designer [email protected] What the U.S. did ing of George Floyd. particularly important to Swampscott will be well Edwin Peralta Jr. More recently, Peter has me, affordable housing. served by his continuing Designer been very much engaged He has been instrumen- the work he has begun [email protected] right on vaccines in promoting meaningful tal in moving the rail trail while on the Select Board. NEWSROOM dialogue in Swampscott forward and, given that Deborah Boggs New York Daily News Editorial Board Mike Alongi America’s deeply flawed health care delivery sys- on important matters con- his opponent has stated Swampscott Sports Editor, ext. 1228 tem ranks near or at the bottom when objectively [email protected] compared to peers in Britain, France, Canada and Elyse Carmosino Australia. Extraordinarily high per capita cost, the What happened to common Reporter, ext. 1264 inaccessibility of affordable preventive care and oth- [email protected] er chronic maladies make the case for big changes Gayla Cawley here, even after Obamacare has ushered in some sense and compassion? Regional Editor, ext. 1236 [email protected] modest improvements. To the editor: the scene were screaming be a police officer. Howev- But champions of universal health care elsewhere It seems to me that po- “Stop.” There was no need er, all of us need to be ac- Cheryl Charles must admit one area in which America’s health sys- lice officers need to be re- to treat a human being News Editor, ext. 1278 tem still shines: scientific innovation. It’s impossible countable for our actions. [email protected] trained. They are too quick with excessive force. to ignore the fact that the United States’ vast invest- to shoot unarmed people of People of color seem to Lives are at stake. Black ment in developing and manufacturing lifesaving Allysha Dunnigan color and not to listen to be targeted. It happens so Lives Matter and we who Reporter, ext. 1302 COVID-19 vaccines is a big part of the reason why cries of “I can’t breathe.” often that I think we are [email protected] a country that floundered in its early COVID-19 re- call ourselves Christians A video clearly showed getting numb to the horrif- Spenser Hasak sponse has leapfrogged most other developed coun- should be heard. Systemic George Floyd’s suffering ic suffering of our brothers Photographer, ext. 1332 tries. After a shaky start, we’ve vaccinated 23.7 per- [email protected] as a police officer knelt on and sisters, neighbors and racism is wrong. cent of our adult population, while France, Sweden Floyd’s neck for nine and friends. Josephine Russo and Canada, to name just a few, have managed to Julia Hopkins a half minutes. People at I know it is a tough job to Lynn Photographer, ext. 1224 vaccinate just 6.8 percent, 6.4 percent and 2.5 per- [email protected] cent, respectively. Thor Jourgensen When COVID-19 struck, many problems in Amer- Editorial Editor, ext. 1267 ica’s health care delivery system were laid bare, as [email protected] long-standing disparities in access to care and the Daniel Kane nationwide prevalence of preexisting conditions like Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 heart disease and diabetes helped contribute to the [email protected] needless deaths of thousands. Steve Krause What the U.S. did right, though, was send billions Senior Writer, ext. 1229 of dollars to pharmaceutical companies to speed [email protected] along development and manufacture of vaccines — Tréa Lavery much of which could happen right here, thanks to a Reporter, ext. 1317 robust domestic medical production capacity that the [email protected] nation pointedly lacks in other realms. That’s a stark Anne Marie Tobin contrast to Canada and European countries, which Assignment Editor, ext. 1307 had to rely largely on foreign vaccine manufactur- [email protected] ers for their supply.And fair-minded U.S. politicians Sophie Yarin should acknowledge another reason vaccines have Copy Editor, ext. 1222 sped along so quickly here: The feds mandated free [email protected] shots for all. Almost nothing else in the U.S. health- TECHNOLOGY care system works that way, but much more should. Tim Noyes Director, ext. 1247 TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS, PLEASE MAIL TO THE DAILY ITEM, P.O. BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] [email protected] FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A5 POLICE/FIRE

All address information, particu- man was picked up in a car larly arrests, reflect police records. prior to police arrival. In the event of a perceived inac- curacy, it is the sole responsibility PEABODY of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and Accidents have the department issue a no- A report of a motor vehicle tice of correction to the Daily Item. crash at 12:10 p.m. Wednes- Corrections or clarifications will not day at 7-Eleven at 79 Lowell be made without express notice of St.; at 2:16 p.m. Wednesday change from the arresting police at Starbucks at 240 Andover St.; at 4:47 p;.m. Wednesday department. at 5 Washington St. A motor vehicle crash LYNN was reported at 1:56 p.m. Wednesday at Dunkin’ Donuts Arrests at 3 Central St. One person was taken to Lahey Clinic and Joshua Cunningham, 36, Bianca Xavier, 26, was sum- of 111 Marianna St., was moned for unlicensed opera- arrested and charged with tion of a motor vehicle. armed assault to murder, A report of a motor vehicle armed robbery, assault and crash at 3:13 p.m. Wednes- battery with a dangerous day at Wilson Square Citgo at weapon, and assault and bat- 2 Andover St. Miguel Romero, tery with serious bodily injury 26, of 68B Sagamore St., at 4:08 p.m. Wednesday. Lynn, was summoned for un- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Ruben Sanchez, 56, of 4 licensed operation of a motor Kingsley Terrace, was arrest- vehicle and leaving the scene New Orleans Police Chief Shaun Ferguson, center, said the Derek Chauvin verdict showed police ed and charged with parole/ of property damage. officers are not above the law. probation violation and on a One person was taken to warrant for carrying a firearm Salem Hospital after a motor without a license at 4:06 p.m. vehicle crash was reported Wednesday. at 4:01 p.m. Wednesday at Police chiefs hail Chauvin 378 Lynnfield St. and 0 Bar- Accidents tholomew St. A report of a motor vehicle verdict as key step to healing crash at 6:13 p.m. Tuesday at Breaking and Entering Law enforcement leaders Madison, Wis., Police “is certainly not part of 498 Western Ave.; at 10:28 A report of a breaking By Michael R. Sisak said Chauvin’s conviction Chief Shon Barnes, who our ethics or our values.” p.m. Wednesday at 195 Bea- and entering at 12:31 p.m. and Jake Bleiberg ASSOCIATED PRESS was a step toward restor- is Black. “As an officer of Some large unions for con Hill Ave.; at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday at 16 Paleolo- ing trust in the criminal the law, I believe that to- rank-and-file officers also Wednesday at Chestnut and gos St. A caller reported she Not long after a jury justice system and repair- day justice has prevailed. supported the verdict, but Union streets; at 3:16 p.m. heard a noise, discovered convicted former Minne- ing relations between po- We hear you. This moment it’s unclear whether that Wednesday at 39 State St.; that her roommate’s bedroom apolis Police Officer Derek lice and the communities matters.” sentiment was universal at 4 p.m. Wednesday at 39 was a mess, and thought Chauvin of killing George they serve. It was a major At Chauvin’s trial, jurors State St. someone may have broken when the general practice Floyd, police chiefs across departure from years past, saw video from bystanders A report of a motor vehicle in. Police did not observe any is to defend officers imme- the U.S. started speaking and police body-worn cam- hit and run crash at 6:42 p.m. forced entry. when even the highest diately. Tuesday at 29 Rogers Ave. up. And it wasn’t to defend levels would close rank eras and heard witnesses Floyd’s death last May A report of a motor vehicle the police. around an officer following describe how the white gave rise to nightly pro- crash with personal injury at Complaints New Orleans Police an on-duty killing. officer pinned his knee to tests across the U.S. and 11:17 a.m. Wednesday at A report of an unwanted Superintendent Shaun But police leaders and Floyd’s neck as the Black demands from activists to Lynn English High School at guest at 12:01 p.m. Wednes- Ferguson said convict- activists alike cautioned man cried out, “I can’t dismantle or radically re- 50 Goodridge St.; at 12:29 day at Honey Dew Donuts at ing Chauvin on Tuesday that a single case will not breathe.” think the role of police in p.m. Wednesday at 551 East- 130 Newbury St. An employ- showed “police officers end systemic racism or Minneapolis Police Chief society. ern Ave. ee reported a customer was are not above the law.” stamp out excessive force Medaria Arradondo tes- Since then, some police unhappy with her sandwich Charmaine McGuffey, in departments nation- tified against Chauvin, departments have insti- Breaking and Entering and threw an item at the the sheriff in Cincinnati, wide. breaking the “blue wall tuted changes — such as drive-up window. Police re- said it was a “necessary “The American justice of silence” that has long banning chokeholds or A report of a motor vehicle ported the woman was given step” in healing a nation system has not always shrouded accountability setting timelines for the breaking and entering at 3:42 a refund and sent on her way. torn apart by police vio- served all of her people around police wrongdo- release of body-camera p.m. Tuesday at 121 Broad A report of a disturbance at lence. Miami Police Chief well, and the death of ing. Arradondo told jurors video of fatal police inter- St.; at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday at 1:03 p.m. Wednesday at 37 Art Acevedo encouraged George Floyd is a shock- that Chauvin’s conduct vi- actions — and many state Dexter and Friend streets. Castle Circle. A mother report- Americans to breathe “a ing example of where we olated department policy, legislatures are debating ed her son was very drunk collective sigh of relief.” can fail each other,” said went against training and police reform bills. Theft and under the influence. Nar- A report of a larceny at 5:10 can was administered and p.m. Tuesday at 10 Heath’s the man was taken to Salem Court; at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday Hospital. at 119 Alley St. A caller reported he has A report of a motor vehicle video and still shots of a theft at 1:52 p.m. Wednesday neighbor’s dog in his yard, at 20 Neptune Blvd. walking down the street, and A report of a robbery at defecating in another neigh- 3:39 p.m. Wednesday at Lib- bor’s yard at 12 Blaney Ave. erty and Washington streets The complaint was made at 1:29 p.m. Wednesday. MARBLEHEAD Vandalism Complaints A report of vandalism at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday at A report of suspicious ac- 3703 Woodbridge Road. tivity at 8:37 a.m. Wednes- A caller reported someone day on Dean Road. A caller scratched his vehicle with reported the front door to a ladder. Police reported a her neighbor’s home was construction company had open on Tuesday, and noticed been doing some work on the PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS that it was open again on building and agreed to pay Wednesday. Police reported $350 to fix the damage. Marine debris, including plastic, covers the beach on Midway Atoll in the Northwestern Hawai- the resident was sanding and ian Islands. refinishing the stairs. He was home when police arrived SAUGUS and said he was fine. A caller reported a 2- to Accidents Expedition hauls tons of plastic 3-year-old child was in the Police received a report at playground with only one shoe 12:48 p.m. Wednesday of on. There were reportedly no a motor vehicle crash with adults around and the caller out of remote Hawaii atolls non-fatal injuries on Route 1 nolulu. est protected marine re- monument is diverse, said she would stay with the North; at 5:31 p.m. Wednes- By Caleb Jones child until police arrived. Po- day on Essex Street. ASSOCIATED PRESS The cleanup effort in serve in the U.S. and one unique and one of the lice reported the child was Police received a report at Papahanaumokuakea Ma- of the largest in the world, most intact marine hab- returned to their guardian. HONOLULU — A crew rine National Monument is in the northern Pacif- itats on Earth. But the 3:07 p.m. Wednesday of a returned from the north- Suspicious activity was lasted three weeks and ic Ocean and surrounded beaches are littered with motor vehicle crash on Lily ernmost islands in the reported at 11:26 p.m. the crew picked up more by what is known as the plastic and nets that en- Pond Avenue. Hawaiian archipelago this Wednesday on Mount Vernon than 47 tons (43 metric Great Pacific Garbagesnare endangered Hawai- Street. A caller reported there week with a boatload of was a suspicious person in Complaints marine plastic and aban- tons) of “ghost nets” and Patch — a huge gyre of ian monk seals — of which other marine plastics such floating plastic and oth- there are only about 1,400 the neighborhood who was Police received a report of doned fishing nets that standing in front of a house suspicious activity at 10:57 threaten to entangle en- as buoys, crates, bottle er debris that circulates left in the world — and and talking to himself. The p.m. Wednesday at the Eliot dangered Hawaiian monk caps and cigarette light- in ocean currents. The is- green turtles, among oth- caller thought the man, who Community Human Services seals and other animals ers from the shores of the lands act like a comb that er wildlife. appeared to be in his 20s, group home on Western Ave- on the uninhabited beach- Northwestern Hawaiian gather debris on its other- The crew removed line was intoxicated or high. The nue. es stretching more than Islands. wise pristine beaches. from a monk seal on the 1,300 miles north of Ho- The monument, the larg- The ecosystem in the expedition’s first day. COVID-19 hospitalizations tumble among U.S. senior citizens By Matthew cases among Americans vaccinations happen, hos- that the fall in deaths Perronse and Carla 65 and older is especially pitalizations and death among senior citizens is K. Johnson encouraging because se- rates come down,” said driving the overall decline ASSOCIATED PRESS nior citizens have account- Jodie Guest, a public in lives lost to COVID-19, WASHINGTON — ed for about eight out of health researcher at Emo- vindicating the U.S. strat- COVID-19 hospitaliza- 10 deaths from the virus ry University. egy of putting elderly peo- tions among older Amer- since it hit the U.S., where The best available ple at or near the front of icans have plunged more the toll stands at about data suggests COVID-19 the line for shots when the than 70 percent since 570,000 deaths among Americans vaccine became available the start of the year, and COVID-19 deaths among 65 and older have declined over the winter. deaths among them ap- people of all ages in the more than 50 percent since The U.S. trends mir- pear to have tumbled as U.S. have plummeted to their peak in January. ror what is happening in well, dramatic evidence about 700 per day on aver- The picture is not entire- other countries with high the vaccination campaign age, compared with a peak ly clear because the most vaccination rates, such as is working. of over 3,400 in mid-Jan- recent data on deaths by Israel and Britain, and Now the trick is to uary. age from the Centers for stand in stark contrast to FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS get more of the nation’s “What you’re seeing Disease Control and Pre- the worsening disaster in People stand in line to receive the Pfizer younger people to roll up there is exactly what we vention is incomplete and places like India and Bra- their sleeves. hoped and wanted to see: subject to revision. zil, which lag far behind in COVID-19 vaccine at the Jackson Hospital in The drop-off in severe As really high rates of Still, the figures suggest dispensing shots. Miami. A6 THE DAILY ITEM FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 Police should reform police REFORM to monitor police depart- From A1 ments and ush bad cops out of the ranks. But this country. "Big Brother is watching" My guess is the answer approach to reform is only is no. going to discourage even When an elderly person more people from joining is beaten and robbed, a po- law enforcement. lice of cer responds. When Real reform must come someone is maimed and from within police depart- bleeding to death after a ments with police of cers car crash, a police of cer initiating the changes. I responds. When someone's believe most police of cers son or daughter dies from — like most of their fellow a drug overdose, a police Americans — are good, of cer responds. When a fair-minded people. domestic argument esca- But racism and white lates into violence — well, privilege must be tackled you know who shows up. head-on by police depart- We ask the police to deal ments with training and with society's catastro- accountability that recog- ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS phes, and we empower nizes the reality of police police of cers to carry re- interactions with Black Security footage caught a woman stealing tulips from the Perez family garden on two separate arms and know how to use Americans. Implicit bias, occasions in Saugus. them in order to protect conict resolution and cri- the rest of us. sis intervention must be So how does a racist priority training protocols. society rid its law en- Police of cers get a clos- A blooming crime spree in Saugus forcement of racism? The er look at human tragedy, "defund the police" move- human frailty and human THIEF On April 12, Perez posted “(I feel) anger,” he said. “Potentially they could ment demands we strip cruelty than most of us From A1 the video to a Saugus com- “The more I saw (the foot- be charged with larceny of tax dollars from police de- munity page on Facebook age), the more disturbed I property,” Giorgetti said. would ever want to see. I was wrong. partments and spend the know police of cers, and I and appealed to its mem- became. It was a complete “If we were able to identify money solving societal ills “We’ve continued to x bers for help identifying the disregard for privacy and the individual involved, we believe good cops are com- the front lawn and the contributing to crime. mitted to justly enforcing thief, who can be seen on respect for private property. would probably request a I'm not sure that idea backyard and all that stuff, camera pulling the owers Seeing how the couple al- summons to court for the the law. They want to work and we noticed three or four is totally absurd. But I with men and women who from the bed and throwing lowed the dog to just walk larceny of property, or re- urge anyone who has em- holes in the tulip garden,” them in the stroller’s under- on the garden and not even quest a hearing before a share their values. said Perez, 31. “Luckily we braced it to spend a day in The rest of us must de- carriage. on the sidewalk, I was just clerk magistrate on a prob- a courtroom and witness owned a security system, Despite community-wide shocked.” able cause hearing.” mand that they immedi- so we decided to check the the parade of recidivist ately live up to those val- outrage, no one seemed able Perez said his family con- As for the justice his fam- lawbreakers trooping past cameras, and we caught a to recognize the woman, Pe- tinues to monitor the gar- ily would like to see, Perez ues by eradicating racism lady with her boyfriend or the judge. from policing. rez said. Then the woman den and their security foot- said they simply want to husband, carrying a stroll- Other reformers de- Thor Jourgensen can be struck again. age to see if the woman with make sure the couple un- er and walking their dog, mand we appoint over- reached at tjourgensen@ “We’ve been keeping an the stroller returns. derstands the way their ac- and she took three or four sight and review panels itemlive.com. eye out to see if they steal “For her to pass by again tions have affected others. tulips.” some more, and they took and take another tulip, it “It’s only owers. She had Unsure of what to do next, some Monday night around was really disrespectful. a baby, and we de nitely the family contacted the po- 11:30,” he said. “We were We just feel like someone don’t want her to pay any- Either Swampscott lice. still awake, and you can see has violated our privacy,” thing or go to jail for some- “They told us there was in the video where she looks Perez said. “It’s frustrating thing so small,” he said. “We nothing they could do. It at the house to make sure not knowing if she’s going to just ask that if they pass by, or Marblehead will wasn’t like they were steal- no one is watching because pass by again. Do we plant they respect us and don’t ing something worth a lot of some of the lights were still more tulips, you know? Are touch anyone else’s proper- money that they could get on. they going to steal them? ty. That’s it.” have a perfect ending arrested for. It was some- “She decides to take one Do we have to keep watch- Anyone who recognizes RIVALRIES goal with 46 seconds to go thing petty,” Perez said. that she thinks is out of ing the front lawn? We just the suspects or has any Although there wasn’t view.” want her to stop.” information about the in- From A1 to give the Big Blue a 16- 14 lead. But Marblehead much to go on, the Saugus In total, Perez estimates No one has come forward cident should contact the in 1984. quarterback Josh Rob- Police advised Perez to post the woman has taken four with any information so far. Saugus Police at 781-231- 4037. It has gone that way ertson brought the Ma- the security footage online or ve tulips. He added that Saugus Police Lt. Ronald he and his family have be- Elyse Carmosino can be forever. Back and forth. gicians right down eld to see if someone else would Giorgetti said that, if identi- come disheartened by the ed, the culprits could face a reached at ecarmosino@ Somehow, with all those and hit AJ Russo with the be able to identify the wom- an. multiple thefts. minor larceny charge. itemlive.com. great teams Swampscott game-winning score with had in the 1950s, '60s and seven seconds left. '70s, Marblehead — at the For many years, the moment — has a pretty coaches would meet the healthy lead in the over- Monday after Thanksgiv- FDA inspection found problems all series (59-50-7). And ing to pick the Item All- one reason the Magicians Star football team. Many seem to be running away times, when the coaches at factory making J&J vaccine with the overall series is would come into the old that Swampscott hasn't Porthole, the look on their By Linda A. Johnson around in the factory, with won on Thanksgiving faces still told the Thanks- ASSOCIATED PRESS the bags touching mate- since 2012. Marblehead giving tale. Those games rials ready to be used to has won seven in a row The Baltimore facto- linger. make vaccine batches. (there was no game last ry hired to help make Some of the key partici- The footage also showed year, remember; this game Johnson & Johnson's pants from that game are employees moving be- is it, actually). COVID-19 vaccine was still on their respective tween manufacturing ar- A win on Thanksgiving dirty, didn't follow prop- teams, including Robert- eas for the two vaccines can make your whole sea- er manufacturing pro- son, now a junior, for Mar- without documenting son. Only two teams per cedures and had poorly blehead and wideout An- whether they changed division go to the Super trained staff, resulting in drew Augustin, who may protective gowns and Bowl, so for everyone else, contamination of mate- be one of the best in the showered in between, as you have to take your vic- rial going into a batch of area. well as removing protec- tories where they lie. And shots, U.S. regulators said Marblehead comes into tive clothing in the ware- for most schools, a win on Wednesday. the game at 6-0 and has house near prepared vac- Thanksgiving is right up The Food and Drug Ad- won its ninth Northeast- cine ingredients, dropping there on the priority list. ministration released a FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ern Conference North ti- the clothing on the oor Conversely, a loss can statement and a 13-page tle in 11 years. But only A pharmacist holds a vial of the Johnson & and then tossing it in open leave a sour taste in your report detailing ndings in 2011, a season that Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a hospital in Bay trash cans. mouth for, well, two years. from its just-completed in- saw them make the Super Shore, N.Y. Janssen Pharmaceuticals is a divi- Case in point: In 2019, spection of the idled Emer- The report noted that Bowl, did the Magicians sion of Johnson & Johnson. Swampscott dominated gent BioSciences factory. Emergent didn't suf - nish up undefeated (11- Amherst-Pelham to win Agency inspectors said factory. The Biden admin- its possible connection ciently investigate the 0). Their only other un- the Division 5 Super Bowl. a batch of bulk drug istration now is working to very rare blood clots. contamination of the lat- beaten season was 1942. The score was 21-0 and substance for J&J's sin- to move AstraZeneca vac- Their decision on whether er-discarded J&J batch Swampscott had to deal it could have been 42-0 gle-shot vaccine was con- cine manufacturing to an- to allow its use to resume and didn't appear to have with a COVID-19 hiccup with a few more fortunate taminated with material other factory. AstraZeneca could come Friday. done any extra cleaning earlier in the season and bounces. Amherst-Pelham used to make COVID-19 has yet to seek emergency On Tuesday, the Euro- after it was discovered. only got to play three could have had the ball for vaccines for another Emer- authorization for use of its pean Medicines Agency's "There is no assur- games. But the Big Blue a month and a half, and gent client, AstraZene- vaccine in the U.S. safety committee conclud- ance that other batches won them all. And even wouldn't have scored. It ca. The batch, reportedly The Baltimore factory ed the blood clots are a have not been subject to though Swampscott has was about as thorough a enough to make about 15 halted all production late very rare side effect but cross-contamination," the had nine unbeaten sea- performance as you'll ever million J&J vaccine doses, last week at the FDA's re- that the vaccine's bene ts report stated. sons, one of them wasn't see. had to be thrown out. quest. The agency hasn't outweigh that risk. It noted other problems in 1942. Hence, we have Swampscott should have Other problems cited given emergency approv- Emergent, a little-known at the factory, known as what we never had before: been thrilled (and I'm sure in the inspection report al to the factory, which is drug manufacturing con- Bayview: inadequate pro- both teams going in their the players were). But in included peeling paint, needed before any vaccine tractor, was granted a cedures for assuring the rivalry game undefeated. the back of their minds black and brown residue material made there can major role in the Trump vaccine met all quality Where the game is usu- was the reality that the on factory oors and walls, be distributed. administration's response and purity requirements, ally a show, this year it'll team had lost on Thanks- inadequate cleaning and All the bulk vaccine sub- to the coronavirus. The and oors and walls too be a really big show. And giving to Marblehead. As employees not following stance inside Emergent's company has been repeat- damaged to be proper- it won't matter if it's April great as that Super Bowl procedures to prevent factory, plus early batches edly cited by the FDA for ly sanitized. The plant and not November. It's win felt, that's how terri- contamination between made there and then put problems ranging from also was too small and Swampscott-Marblehead. ble everyone felt about the vaccine batches and ingre- in vials and packaged by poorly-trained employees not properly designed for loss — a defeat compound- Let's lace 'em up and go! dients. other J&J contractors, are to cracked vials and mold thorough cleaning, main- ed by its improbability. Steve Krause can be Nothing made at the being stored and will un- around one of its facilities, tenance and operations, The Big Blue's Thomas reached at skrause@item- factory for J&J has been dergo additional testing according to records ob- inspectors said. Friscoli had kicked a eld live.com. distributed, the FDA not- by the FDA, the agency tained by The Associated It's unclear how long it ed. The nearly 8 million said. Press. will take the companies to doses of J&J vaccine given "We are doing everything After the J&J vaccine resolve all the problems. Catch up with your in the U.S. came from Eu- we can to ensure that the batch was contaminated, J&J has pledged to pro- rope. COVID-19 vaccines that FDA inspectors started vide 100 million doses for Both Emergent and are given to the people of checking the Emergent the U.S. by the end of May favorite team Johnson & Johnson said this nation have met the factory on April 12 and and 1 billion doses global- Wednesday that they are agency's high standards nished their investiga- ly by the end of the year. in Item Sports! working to x the prob- for quality, safety and ef- tion on Tuesday. "Right now, we can't lems as quickly as possi- fectiveness," the FDA said. The inspectors also re- speculate on any potential ble. At the moment, use of viewed security camera impact this could have on After quality problems the J&J vaccine is on hold footage, which showed em- the timing of our vaccine surfaced late last month, in the U.S. as government ployees carrying unsealed deliveries," J&J said in a J&J took control of the health of cials investigate bags of medical waste statement. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A7 Northeastern: Eminent Is this an ‘Asterisk Oscars’ domain could cost Nahant or a sign of things to come? DOMAIN According to Selectman townspeople,” he said. By Jake Coyle From A1 Joshua Antrim, CPA funds “What you may not ASSOCIATED PRESS do not affect the town’s op- have heard is that walk- right to purchase private erating budget or its tax ing away comes with an In 93 years of existence, property for public use — rate in any way, and the additional price. Under the Oscars have been in order to declare part of principal interest on the Chapter 80a, if the town postponed by shootings — East Point as a wildlife money borrowed for the abandons the taking, the the assassination of Mar- preserve, thus protecting taking would cost the av- town will be liable to fully tin Luther King Jr. and it from future develop- erage Nahant household indemnify Northeastern the attempted killing of ment. about $35 per year. for the damages it has Ronald Reagan — and by Citing concern about However, Martin said suffered as a result of the a ood, when 1938 rain- an expansion’s impact on Thursday that the cost to taking process initiated by storms overwhelmed the the local environment, as the town could actually be the town.” Los Angeles River. Sun- well as the desire to keep much higher than the sum Martin added that the day’s ceremony will be the nearby Canoe Beach a proposed by the Board of town would also have to rst Academy Awards de- public area, the board pre- Selectmen, estimating the compensate Northeastern layed by a pandemic. viously declared it would land at East Point to ac- for the cost of the project’s After a year that erased seek public approval to tually be valued closer to delay, which is estimated movie titles from mar- designate $1.5 million of $6 million — more than to be $250,000 per month. quees and sent seismic Massachusetts Communi- double the selectmen’s es- In a statement provid- shockwaves through Hol- ty Preservation Act (CPA) timate of $2.5 million. ed to The Item Thursday lywood, the show is going funds — which are used Should the selectmen night, Antrim rejected on — two months later for public areas of need, walk away from c.80A Martin’s claims that the than usual, in a crowd- including affordable hous- Eminent Domain because board provided the town less ceremony at Los An- ing, historic resources and the value of the property with inaccurate cost as- geles’ Union Station and PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS recreational spaces — to with a batch of nominees is found to be too high, sessments. A sign advertising this year’s Oscars ceremony nance the motion. Martin said the nancial “The Board of Selectmen that have barely played is pictured near the Dolby Theatre in Los An- When drafting the ar- consequences would fall has provided written re- in movie theaters. The ticle, Board of Selectmen entirely on the town. Na- ports on costs associated biggest box ofce of the geles. Chair Mark Cullinan hant would then be liable with eminent domain,” best-picture nominees be- ning 8 p.m. EDT Sunday strictly forbidden. Instead, previously said the board to Northeastern for dam- Antrim said. “Northeast- longs to “Promising Young on ABC after a red-carpet tested and quarantined chose to use Massachu- ages, including attorney’s ern has not offered a sin- Woman” — a pandemic pre-show, will be the most maskless nominees will setts General Law Chap- fees, experts’ fees, and oth- gle expert opinion to sub- blockbuster with $6.3 mil- transformed in decades. gather at the downtown ter 80A instead of MGL er litigation costs. stantiate its claims of dire lion in U.S. ticket sales. The show’s producers, led train station, while satel- That this is all very Chapter 79 for the pro- “This low estimate of nancial consequences, by lmmaker Steven So- lite feeds connect others posed taking. land value that the select- presumably because it has strange goes without say- derbergh, are pledging from around the world. Unlike a Chapter 79 tak- men have put forth and none.” ing. Given such an unusu- an entire makeover, one On the heels of a hum- ing, which is irreversible, suggested that there is Nahant residents will al year, this year’s awards perhaps long overdue for Chapter 80A allows the no undue nancial risk if vote whether to approve have been called the “As- an institution resistant bling year, the Oscars — town to discontinue and the taking is accomplished Article 22 during Nah- terisk Oscars.” But there to innovation. They plan usually a frothy night of withdraw from the taking under by Chapter 80a, will ant’s annual Town Meet- is reason to believe, and to treat the awards more self-congratulation — this if the process becomes too allow the town to walk ing on May 15. even to hope, that some like a movie, including year may feel more like a expensive or if the town away if the price is greater Elyse Carmosino can be of this year’s changes are shooting it in 24 frames- therapeutic rally for an and Northeastern come to than the lowball value the reached at ecarmosino@ here to stay. per-second, rather than industry in the midst of an agreement. selectmen are pitching to itemlive.com. The broadcast, begin- the typical 30. Zooms are convulsive change. Relics seized from smugglers are returning to Afghanistan

By Ben Fox of power. But it controls archaeology and history ASSOCIATED PRESS much of the country out- in the world,” he said. And side of Kabul amid stalled there’s very good reason, WASHINGTON — Pre- talks with the government of course. For 6,000 years cious relics of Afghani- and the looming with- there’s been civilization stan’s ancient past are drawal of U.S. and NATO based in Afghanistan.” returning home as the forces after two decades That also makes it an at- nation confronts deepen- of war. Rahmani concedes tractive target to looters, ing uncertainty about its it’s a delicate time. which is how the items future. “However, what I know eventually ended up in the A collection of 33 arti- is that our security forces United States. facts seized from a New are determined to defend In 2007, Homeland Se- York-based art dealer who our people,” she said in an curity Investigations, an authorities say was one of interview with The Asso- agency that deals with the world’s most prolic ciated Press. “The govern- cases of smuggling that smugglers of antiquities ment is committed to do traverse international was turned over by the its part for peace and sta- borders, received informa- U.S. to the government of tion about looted artifacts Afghanistan this week. bility in a way that would brought to the New York “The signicance of the bring durable peace.” material is huge,” Roya They may get a chance City area from India. Rahmani, the country’s earlier than expected. It eventually led to the ambassador to the U.S., Germany’s Defense Min- indictment of a New York said Wednesday. “Each istry said Wednesday that art gallery owner, Sub- one of these pieces are discussions are underway hash Kapoor, and seven priceless depictions of our among military planners others as well as the sei- history.” with the NATO-led Res- zure of more than 2,600 Rahmani formally took olute Support Mission in artifacts, valued at more control of the collection Kabul for a possible with- than $140 million. He is in a ceremony Monday in drawal of international jailed in India on charges New York with the Man- troops from Afghanistan and faces extradition to hattan District Attorney’s as early as July 4. the U.S. when that case is ofce and Homeland Secu- President Joe Biden PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS resolved. rity Investigations, which has already said the Afghan Ambassador to the U.S. Roya Rahmani gives a tour at the Af- In the meantime, the recovered the artifacts as U.S. would remove all its ghanistan Embassy in Washington of looted and stolen Afghan religious U.S. government is work- part of a larger investiga- troops by Sept. 11, the relics and antiquities recovered by U.S. government authorities. ing to repatriate the looted tion into the trafcking of 20th anniversary of the material, much of which prepared to ship the ar- said. “I really cried hard. I Shiva and a Greek mask. antiquities from a number attacks that prompted the was found in a series of tifacts to her homeland, wept and wept.” The artifacts re ect the of countries. American invasion to dis- raids on storage units in not only because a mural In contrast, the items multicultural in uences Now, after brie y being lodge the Taliban in 2001 the New York City area. of the sandstone Buddhas are “returning to a gov- on Afghanistan, an im- displayed at the embassy for allowing al-Qaida to They have already re- adorns the room at the ernment and people who portant center of trade in Washington, the masks, operate from Afghanistan. turned relics to Nepal and commerce, according sculptures and other Before the Sept. 11 at- embassy where visitors cherish their past” and and Sri Lanka and soon items, some from the sec- tacks, the Taliban had gathered this week to see will make sure they are to Fredrik Hiebert, an ar- will turn over artifacts to ond and third centuries, already become inter- the relics. preserved for future gen- chaeologist and National Thailand, said Stephen are en route to Kabul, nationally notorious for Rahmani, her country’s erations, Rahmani said. Geographic Fellow who Lee, the supervisor spe- where they are expected enforcing a harsh form rst female ambassador to She doesn’t expect the studies the country. cial agent in charge of to go on display at the Na- of Islamic law that kept the United States, recalls Taliban, if they return to There are at least 2,600 HSI’s cultural property, tional Museum. women out of public view that she wept when she power, would dare to de- archaeological sites arts and antiquities unit. It’s the same museum and for destroying — with rst learned what the Tal- stroy them. around the country, said The 33 items being sent where members of the Tal- rockets, shells and dyna- iban had done to the Bud- “Our security forces and Hiebert, who helped au- to Afghanistan, valued at iban destroyed artifacts in mite — the famed giant, dhas. It was an important our government would not thenticate some of the around $1.8 million, are 2001 as part of a cultural sixth century sandstone moment, she says, because let that happen,” she said. items after they had been the rst to go back there rampage rooted in a fun- Buddha statues built into she had pledged never to “We are determined not to conscated by federal as part of this investiga- damentalist version of Is- a cliff in Bamiyan prov- let anyone see her cry as a let that happen.” agents and discuss the rel- tion. lam in which depictions of ince. way to defy the male-dom- Like the statues, some of ics at a gathering Tuesday “They belong to the peo- the human form are con- The destruction of the inated culture of her the recovered antiquities at the embassy. ple of Afghanistan,” Lee sidered offensive. statues was on the am- homeland. depict Buddha. There’s “Afghanistan is one of said. “That’s their cultural The Taliban is now out bassador’s mind as she “I broke my vow,” she also a marble statue of the richest countries in history.” Prince fans pay respects at Paisley Park 5 years after death

CHANHASSEN, Minn. front doors in the shape the superstar’s legions of 2016, of an accidental fen- edge the incredible force I couldn’t go anywhere, (AP) — Paisley Park, of his famous purple Love fans. tanyl overdose at age 57, and inspiration Prince is I couldn’t do anything. I where Prince lived and Symbol. Wednesday was the rst shocking fans and setting in people’s lives and open was just in so much shock. worked, welcomed back A custom-made ceramic time the urn has returned off waves of grief around up our doors for them to It was unbelievable.” select fans Wednesday to urn shaped like Paisley to the atrium for display the world. Since then, pay their respects.” Known as the “godfa- mark the fth anniversa- Park with Prince’s sym- to the public. Paisley Park was turned Paisley Park also post- ther of the Minneapolis ry of his death from inside bol on top was originally “He reached me through into a museum and paid ed an online memorial at sound,” he met Prince as his creative sanctuary. placed in the middle of his music and through his tours were created. Tours www.Paisleypark.com. a young musical prodigy Some wore custom Prince the atrium when the pop words and everything. My were shut down for the Pepe Willie, Prince’s after marrying his aunt. clothes and shoes and left legend’s 65,000-square- daughters, I raised them day to mark the fth an- uncle and an early mu- The pair developed a owers and other memen- foot studio in suburban with the love of Prince,” niversary. sic mentor, still tears up bond through music, with tos as tributes to the late Minneapolis rst opened said Raquel Ponce of Ma- “We celebrate his life when he thinks of the lost Prince soaking up his superstar. as a museum in October son City, Iowa. She noted and legacy every day at star. knowledge about the mu- The sprawling studio’s 2016. At the request of while ghting back tears Paisley Park, a place that “It was devastating,” he sic business and playing atrium opened to 1,400 Prince’s family, the ash- that she tried to give Prince wanted to share recently told The Associ- for Willie in a recording people who were able to es were moved to a less birth to one of her daugh- with the world,” Paisley ated Press of the moment studio. snag free reservations, prominent spot in the ters on the singer’s birth- Park Executive Director he learned the news. “I’m “I cried for him so hard,” while other fans paid atrium and eventually day, but missed that mark Alan Seiffert said in a standing in the living Willie said. “I didn’t even their respects in front of a removed entirely from by a day. statement. “So, on this day room with my under- cry at my father’s funer- statue erected outside the public view, disappointing Prince died April 21, especially, we acknowl- wear on watching the TV. al.” A8 FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 LOOK! National Cherry Cheesecake Day, National Picnic Day, Talk Like Shakespeare Day

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Look no fur- “I said, ‘I need a store, One of their more popu- ther than 197 Essex St. because people gotta lar chicken sandwiches is North Shore-based food eat,’” he joked. the Pepper Jack, which is truck Walloon’s opened They currently offer topped with pepper jack its brand-new store this mostly takeout, and can cheese, jalapeño peppers month, offering fried seat eight people inside and chipotle aioli. chicken, traditional Do- the store, but are wait- A native of the Domin- minican food and Latin ing on a permit from the ican Republic, Sanchez staples like empanadas town to offer outdoor says he spent his child- and quesadillas. seating. hood enjoying his moth- “Everything is cooked Since the grand open- er’s traditional cooking. to order,” said owner and ing on April 10, Sanchez He came to the United founder Nelson San- says business in the store States at the age of 17, chez, adding that the has been good, with many and has been cooking for chicken is prepared every people finding out about more than 20 years, in- day and never frozen. the new location through cluding at popular Boston “That’s why it’s so good. social media. restaurants like Legal We put a lot of love in it.” “I’m proud that who- Sea Foods. Walloon’s was origi- ever comes here once, Now Sanchez operates nally located on Route they’ll be back,” he said. his new restaurant and 1 in Peabody, but the “I can say that for sure, the food truck with his first store closed in 2016, because with the food family, employing his leaving only the truck. truck, I see it happening.” parents, sister, and niece. Sanchez said during Part of that loyal follow- “I wouldn’t be able to do the pandemic it became ing is due to Sanchez’s it without them,” he said. much more difficult to secret sauce, which he Tréa Lavery can be ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS make a profit with the describes as “honey mus- reached at tlavery@item- Nelson Sanchez is the owner and head chef of Walloon’s Fried Chicken truck, with the normal tard without the mus- live.com. Sandwiches & Fries in Swampscott. The Food Project hosts community garden at Lynn Tech By Allysha as needed. The Food Project will Dunnigan Community garden be installing a fence and ITEM STAFF plots cost $25 and are every community garden- assigned each year by a er will be provided a key LYNN — Volunteers lottery. The fee goes right for access. from the The Food Project back into The Food Proj- Kebreau and fellow worked on Earth Day to ect, which uses the money Lynn English senior prepare a new communi- to purchase supplies, such Geneliz Herrera are the ty garden in front of the as dirt and shovels. “Lynn gardens interns” Lynn Vocational Technical “It’s very open,” Kebreau for The Food Project’s new Institute, which would be said. “There’s plenty of intern program. used by about 20 resi- space for people to grow Andres Bolanos, an dents who have applied their produce.” assistant grower, has for space in the garden. Kebreau said most of been working with The Construction on the the people participating pilot project at Lynn Tech Food Project for about two finished in October, but are local, with some com- weeks and said he really volunteers spent Thurs- ing from the neighboring enjoys doing projects like day morning carving out Neptune Towers and Mar- this for the community. the plots in preparation ian Gardens Apartments. “It just gives people a for an orientation Satur- According to the Lynn space to want to be able to day aimed at residents Grows website, having a grow produce that is not partaking in the project. farm right on the Lynn always accessible at all The orientation will Tech campus will allow supermarkets,” he said. provide the community The Food Project to grow Bolanos said he grew up ITEM PHOTOS | SPENSER HASAK gardeners with informa- more culturally-diverse on a small farm in Guate- crops for distribution mala so it’s nice to see a Andres Bolanos, assistant grower with The Food Project, left, and Nel- tion about the space and help them set up their while “offering a space community that is excited son Carrion prepare the community garden at Lynn Tech for the grow- for residents to grow the about farming. ing season. garden beds. Tyler Kebreau, a varieties that they love He is hopeful the project senior at Lynn English for their own families.” will expand, and wants High School, has been The nonprofit has a more people in the com- volunteering with The few community gardens munity to take part in Local news in the palm of your hand Food Project since 2018 throughout the city, in- gardening. The location and said he likes the cluding the Warren Park of the Lynn Tech garden feeling he gets from doing Community Garden and used to just be a grassy meaningful work. the Ames Community area next to the gym, but “It’s also enjoyable,” he Garden, located on Straw- Bolanos said it’s nice to said. “I like making con- berry Avenue. see the area repurposed nections with the commu- Since this is a pilot proj- for something good. nity and meeting people, ect at Tech, Kebreau said “I think that anything and just being useful and the organization hopes you are doing, you can helpful.” to hire two community find fulfillment in,” he The Food Project, a garden coordinators so it said. “It’s always a plus nationally-recognized can open up the space to when you’re doing what nonprofit with an office in more people. you love and you can help Lynn, offered a variety of “We’re looking to see out your community at bed sizes for participants — if we can handle it — the same time.” ranging from 4-by-4 feet maybe opening up to more Allysha Dunnigan can to 4-by-24 feet. 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©2021 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 Revere stays hot, takes down Classical second half. Halimi scored the lone BOYS SOCCER “We didn’t play our best goal in the loss. The Rams By Mike Alongi game, but we got a positive have had a challenging ITEM SPORTS EDITOR result,” said Revere coach start to the season, with Manny Lopes. “Between a number of players miss- REVERE — The Revere the wind and the COVID ing due to injury and va- boys soccer team contin- restrictions, the game was cation during the opening ued its solid start to the a mess for both sides.” week. season Thursday morn- Senior captain Diego “I’m really proud of the ing, coming from behind ≠Salcedo scored two goals effort and the ght that to defeat Greater Boston for Revere in the win, our guys have shown over League foe Lynn Classical while senior forward An- the rst few games of the by a score of 3-1 at Harry dres Callejas scored on a season,” said Classical Della Russo Stadium. The penalty kick. Senior cap- coach Eric Moreno Jr. “The Patriots notched two goals tain Michael Maldona- way they’ve responded in the late minutes of the do and senior mid elder against teams like Lynn rst half to pull ahead, Juan Perez each had one Tech, Revere and Chelsea holding the lead the rest assist. while being shorthanded ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS of the way before sealing For Classical, soph- Revere’s Diego Salcedo ies up the  eld with the ball. things with a goal in the omore forward Elzon REVERE, B2 Classical stays unbeaten, tops Winthrop

this year and they’ve re- GOLF sponded really well early By Mike Alongi on. There’s obviously still ITEM SPORTS EDITOR plenty we have to work on, but it’s been a great LYNN — The Lynn start.” Classical golf team Classical’s depth came braved the elements and through in the clutch in came out on top Thursday this match, as the bottom afternoon, notching a 44- half of the lineup all won 28 win over Winthrop in their respective match- a non-conference battle es down the stretch. The at Gannon Golf Course. Rams got wins from Mat- With the win, the Rams thew Patrie (5 1/2-3 1/2), have now started the Ryan Dugan (5-4), Pat- shortened season off with rick McHale (6 1/2-2 1/2), four straight victories. Steven Downey (8 1/2- “I’m really happy with 1/2) and Ethan Wilson (8- the start we’ve gotten off 1), while Daniel Finnigan to this year,” said Classi- tied his match (4 1/2-4 cal coach Jack Morrison. 1/2). ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS “We have a lot of new Lynn Classical’s Matthew Patrie putts the ball during a match against Winthrop Thursday at players in the lineup CLASSICAL, B2 Gannon Golf Course. English battles to a draw GOLF SCHOOL ROUNDUP Revere 49, By Daniel Kane Lynn English 23 ITEM STAFF Junior Alexio Trichillo played the number one spot A shorthanded Lynn for the Patriots and won his English girls soccer team match 5-4. Seniors Joseph showed some improve- Polidoro and Steven Leone ment Thursday and fought played the two and three to a 0-0 tie on the road at slots, with Polidoro tying Greater Boston League foe his match 4 1/2-4 1/2 and Medford. Leone winning his match 8 “It was de nitely a better 1/2-1/2. showing for us, especially Other contributors for Re- defensively,” English coach vere included senior Kyle Abby Driscoll said. “I think Gove, sophomore Ryan Wil- we’re starting to nd our lett and freshmen Andrew groove out there.” Leone, Cameron Correia Starting goalkeeper and Austin Annunziata. Elysse Newson missed Revere (3-0) has a quick the game with an injury, turnaround with a home but Emma Farris-Howes match against English Fri- stepped in and made some day (4) at Cedar Glen Golf big saves in net for the Course. Bulldogs. Despite the loss, Justin English got great defen- Barrows had a nice day in sive efforts from Arsema the No. 2 spot with a 4.5-4.5 Gebreyesus, Anadia Whel- tie. ton and Arianna Garcia, English (0-3) hosts Med- but it just couldn’t nd the ford Tuesday (4) at Gannon ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK back of the net to put itself Golf Course. over the top for the rst VOLLEYBALL Senior Nicholas Galeazzi is one of  ve co-captains for the Lynn Classical football team this win of the year. Danvers 3, season. English (0-1-1) is on the Marblehead 0 road again at Revere Sat- The Magicians nish up urday (12). the shortened season at 6-6. Rams ready to kick off season

By Daniel Kane they’re just having fun. Thanksgiving rival Lynn ponent in Revere, who ITEM STAFF For the most part, they English to look forward the Rams will host at haven’t been able to par- to in a few weeks Manning Field Friday LYNN — Over the ticipate in any sports for “Everett is Everett, for their season opener. past two months, teams a year. It’s been a long they’ve been putting to- Vaughan knows exactly at Lynn Classical have time and we’re all grate- gether a great team for what to expect from a nally gotten the taste tough Patriots team. of what it feels like to ful for this opportunity.” years now,” Vaughan get back on the elds This season will only said. “English always “We’ve played Revere and courts for the rst include four games, but does a great job with every year since I’ve time since the pandemic Classical is planning on their team. Malden has been coaching here,” started. making the most of ev- some things in place Vaughan said. “I’m good Now it’s Brian Vaughan ery minute of it in its and their kids are turn- friends with their coach and the Classical foot- rst year as members ing things around. We’re Lou Cicatelli. He does ball team’s chance to get of the Greater Boston expecting some tough a great job over there League. Opponents like games this year, but our and this is another week ITEM FILE PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO back to work. “The kids have been Everett and Malden will kids are excited to get to we’re expecting a great Lynn English’s Arianna Garcia helped lead the excited out there at prac- bring a new challenge work.” game with them.” Bulldogs’ defense in a scoreless tie with Med- tice,” Vaughan said. “Re- this year, and of course For now, the focus is ford Thursday. ally, more than anything there’s a game against on another new GBL op- RAMS, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Revere boys soccer takes down Classical FRIDAY Revere at Malden (10) Football SATURDAY KIPP at Shawsheen Tech (1:30) Football REVERE Lynnfield at North Reading (4:30) St. Mary’s at Diman Vocational (12) From B1 Saugus at Peabody (5) Masconomet at Winthrop (12) St. John’s Prep at BC High (5) Boys Soccer Tech at Essex Tech (5:30) It was the Rams who English at Revere (TBD) Revere at Classical (6) struck rst in this one, English at Everett (6) Girls Soccer jumping out to a 1-0 lead Marblehead at Swampscott (6) Revere at English (TBD) on Halimi’s goal about Arlington Catholic at Bishop Fenwick MONDAY midway through the rst (7) Girls Soccer Boys Soccer half. Revere at Classical (4) Classical continued to Northeast at KIPP (6) Volleyball Girls Soccer Revere at Classical (5:30) play well after that, but KIPP at Northeast (4) English at Medford (5:30) Revere quickly turned Golf Cross Country the tables. The Patriots Classical at Revere (4) Chelsea at Classical (4) responded with two goals Field Hockey English at Revere (4) late in the rst half, both from Salcedo, to take a SPORTS BRIEFS 2-1 lead into the halftime break. St. Mary’s seeking nis and boys tennis. If “The wind made it hard- interested in either posi- er for Classical to get out tennis coaches tion, please contact athletic of its defensive third,” said director Jeff Newhall at Lopes. “We know we can St. Mary’s is seeking jeff.newhall@stmaryslynn. pressure the ball and we head coaches for girls ten- com or 781-586-2016. know we have the skill to bring about a result, and ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS TV/RADIO we were able to do it. But Revere forward Michael Maldonado (center) tries to get past Lynn Clas- we’re still not nishing sical’s Jair Alvarez (left) and Elzon Halimi (right). Baseball enough for the number 2 p.m...... Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs ...... MLB Network of opportunities we are “The results haven’t Stadium. 7:10 p.m...... Seattle at Boston ...... NESN; WEEI-FM 93.7 start coming back next 10 p.m...... San Diego at LA Dodgers ...... MLB Network creating. I’m guessing we week.” come yet, but we’re real- “We had a tough learn- College baseball are somewhere around 20 Classical came back in ly moving in the right di- ing experience against 11 a.m...... Delaware at Northeastern ...... NESN+ to 25 percent on nishing the second half with some rection and I think we’re Somerville (last week), in 2 p.m...... Delaware at Northeastern ...... NESN+ our chances, so if we ever going to have a good run 8 p.m...... Texas at Oklahoma St...... ESPNU more pressure, but the the space of ve minutes gure it out it may get in- Pro basketball Rams simply couldn’t nd when we get back to full we lost a winnable game,” 7:30 p.m...... Boston at Brooklyn ...... ESPN, NBCSB; WROR-FM 105.7 teresting.” strength,” said Moreno. said Lopes. “Every time we the back of the net the 10 p.m...... Denver at Golden State ...... ESPN “We made a couple of “We’ll come back next play we learn. Classical rest of the way. Late in the Golf changes to the rotations week and then we have is a well-coached, strong 9 a.m...... European: Gran Canaria Lopesan Open ...... Golf game, Revere was award- 3:30 p.m...... PGA: Zurich Classic ...... Golf during that period, and four more games before team -- as is English. This 6:30 p.m...... LPGA: LA Open ...... Golf it just didn’t work,” said ed with a penalty kick and the playoffs, so we’re going is the GBL, there is no rest Pro hockey Moreno. “It’s tough when cashed in when Callejas to try to make some noise and every game is like a 7 p.m...... Boston at Buffalo ...... NESN+; WBZ-FM 98.5 knocked one into the back over the nal weeks of the Philadelphia at NY Rangers ...... NHL Network you’re missing a lot of playoff game. We expect 10 p.m...... Minnesota at Los Angeles ...... NHL Network guys and you don’t have a of the net to seal the win. season.” the English game to be a Horse racing lot of depth to fall back on. Classical (1-3) hosts Ev- Revere (2-1) hosts En- quality, competitive match 1 p.m...... NYRA: America’s Day at the Races ...... FS2 We’re hoping we can get erett Tuesday evening (5) glish Saturday morning against another well- Mixed martial arts (11) back at Della Russo 9 p.m...... Lightweights: Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Collard ...... ESPN2 that cleared up when guys at Manning Field. coached team.” Rodeo 10 p.m...... PBR: Nampa Invitational ...... CBSSN Men’s soccer 2:55 p.m...... Premier: Everton at Arsenal ...... NBCSN Classical golf stays unbeaten 7:30 p.m...... MLS: Orlando at Sporting KC ...... FS1 10 p.m...... Liga MX: Necaxa at Tijuana ...... FS1 College softball 6 p.m...... Northwestern at Michigan ...... ESPNU with win over visiting Winthrop NBA about playing smart in the EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE CLASSICAL Atlantic Division Southwest Division From B1 wind and being aware of W L Pct GB W L Pct GB all of the elements around Philadelphia 39 19 .672 — Dallas 31 26 .544 — Brooklyn 39 20 .661 ½ Memphis 29 28 .509 2 “Our depth really won you,” said Morrison. “We New York 33 27 .550 7 San Antonio 28 29 .491 3 this match for us,” said like to say that the ele- Boston 31 27 .534 8 New Orleans 25 33 .431 6½ ments don’t affect us, they Toronto 25 34 .424 14½ Houston 15 44 .254 17 Morrison. “You tend to Southeast Division Northwest Division rely on your top guys to affect our opponents.” W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Winthrop (1-1) now has Atlanta 32 27 .542 — Utah 44 15 .746 — score well and contribute, Miami 31 28 .525 1 Denver 38 20 .655 5½ but when you have the a few days off before it Charlotte 28 29 .491 3 Portland 32 26 .552 11½ entire bottom half of the hosts Somerville Tuesday Washington 25 33 .431 6½ Oklahoma City 20 39 .339 24 afternoon (4) at Winthrop Orlando 18 40 .310 13½ Minnesota 16 44 .267 28½ lineup come away with Central Division Pacific Division Golf Club. wins, that’s a huge boost.” W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Classical (4-0) has a Milwaukee 35 22 .614 — Phoenix 42 16 .724 — Winthrop’s wins came quick turnaround with a Indiana 27 31 .466 8½ L.A. Clippers 42 19 .689 1½ from Evan Smotrich in Chicago 24 34 .414 11½ L.A. Lakers 35 23 .603 7 match on the road at Re- Cleveland 21 37 .362 14½ Golden State 29 30 .492 13½ the No. 1 spot (5 1/2-3 1/2) Detroit 18 41 .305 18 Sacramento 24 35 .407 18½ vere Friday afternoon (4) and Dan Liberti in the No. at Cedar Glen Golf Course. Friday’s Games Toronto at New York, 1 p.m. 4 spot (6 1/2-2 1/2). Boston at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. “We’re just trying to get Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. One of the biggest fac- Miami at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. better every day, so it’s al- Cleveland at Charlotte, 8 p.m. Chicago at Miami, 8 p.m. tors that both teams had ways a work in progress,” L.A. Clippers at Houston, 8 p.m. San Antonio at New Orleans, 8 p.m. to contend with all match said Morrison. “It would be Washington at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 10 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. long was the wind, which great to close out this busy Memphis at Portland, 10 p.m. Minnesota at Utah, 9 p.m. blew relentlessly and week with another win, ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS Saturday’s Games Houston at Denver, 10 p.m. gusted to over 20 miles but we’re going to have to per hour often. clean up some things if we Winthrop’s Evan Smotrich hits an iron shot NHL “We’re always talking want to get that done.” during a match at Lynn Classical Thursday.

East Division West Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Wash 46 29 13 4 62 163 141 x-Vegas 46 33 11 2 68 155 102 NYI 46 29 13 4 62 133 106 Colorado 43 30 9 4 64 154 101 Pittsburgh 46 29 14 3 61 159 132 Minnesota 45 29 13 3 61 141 118 Boston 44 26 12 6 58 127 110 Arizona 47 20 22 5 45 124 150 NYR 46 23 17 6 52 152 124 St. Louis 43 19 18 6 44 124 135 Phila 45 20 18 7 47 128 162 San Jose 46 18 23 5 41 122 157 NJ 45 14 25 6 34 115 157 LA 43 17 20 6 40 118 128 Buffalo 46 12 27 7 31 111 156 Anaheim 47 14 26 7 35 104 151 Central Division North Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 45 30 10 5 65 146 108 Toronto 46 28 13 5 61 150 126 Florida 47 30 12 5 65 152 126 Winnipeg 45 27 15 3 57 144 120 Tampa Bay 46 30 14 2 62 153 121 Edmonton 45 27 16 2 56 144 125 Nashville 48 25 21 2 52 130 137 Montreal 44 20 15 9 49 130 126 Dallas 45 19 14 12 50 130 113 Calgary 45 19 23 3 41 118 133 Chicago 47 22 20 5 49 134 148 Vancouver 39 18 18 3 39 109 125 Detroit 48 16 25 7 39 107 153 Ottawa 46 16 26 4 36 126 166 Columbus 48 15 24 9 39 117 163 y-clinched division x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched conference Friday’s Games Carolina at Florida, 7 p.m. Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Dallas at Detroit, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Montreal at Calgary, 7 p.m. Nashville at Chicago, 8 p.m. Toronto at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Montreal at Calgary, 9 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Minnesota at San Jose, 9 p.m. Saturday’s Games Vegas at Anaheim, 9 p.m. New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 12:30 p.m. Arizona at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Colorado at St. Louis, 3 p.m. Ottawa at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division East Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Boston 12 7 .632 _ New York 7 6 .538 _ Tampa Bay 10 9 .526 2 Philadelphia 9 9 .500 ½ Baltimore 8 10 .444 3½ Miami 8 9 .471 1 Toronto 8 10 .444 3½ Atlanta 8 10 .444 1½ New York 6 11 .353 5 Washington 7 9 .438 1½ Central Division Central Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Kansas City 10 7 .588 _ Milwaukee 11 7 .611 _ Chicago 9 9 .500 1½ Cincinnati 9 8 .529 1½ ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Cleveland 8 8 .500 1½ Pittsburgh 9 10 .474 2½ Detroit 7 12 .368 4 Chicago 8 9 .471 2½ Lynn Classical football coach Brian Vaughan and the Rams open up their season Friday against Minnesota 6 11 .353 4 St. Louis 8 10 .444 3 Revere at Manning Field. West Division West Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Oakland 12 7 .632 _ Los Angeles 14 4 .778 _ Seattle 11 7 .611 ½ San Francisco 11 7 .611 3 Los Angeles 9 7 .563 1½ San Diego 10 10 .500 5 Classical football ready to kick off the year Texas 9 10 .474 3 Arizona 8 10 .444 6 Houston 7 10 .412 4 Colorado 6 12 .333 8 Friday’s Games Pittsburgh (Brubaker 2-0) at Minneso- RAMS Saldana on both sides of and it did just that with the eld. Milwaukee (Anderson 2-1) at Chicago ta (Happ 0-0), 8:10 p.m. From B1 the line. Junior Nicholas four straight wins to “For us, what we’re try- Cubs (Hendricks 0-2), 2:20 p.m. Texas (Dunning 1-0) at Chicago White Tinkham, another anchor qualify for the Division 3 ing to do is go out there Oakland (Irvin 1-2) at Baltimore Sox (TBD), 8:10 p.m. A core group of ve cap- on the offensive and de- North state tournament. and try to get better ev- (López 1-2), 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati (Gray 0-0) at St. Louis fensive lines, rounds out The Rams eventually ery week,” Vaughan said. Kansas City (Minor 1-1) at Detroit (Kim 0-0), 8:15 p.m. tains will lead the Rams (Mize 1-1), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Velasquez 0-0) at Colo- through the gauntlet of the group. closed out the year with a “We’re going to work on “Those four are our se- 22-9 win against English some things just like we N.Y. Yankees (Montgomery 1-1) at rado (Márquez 1-1), 8:40 p.m. tough games this spring. Cleveland (Allen 1-2), 7:10 p.m. Miami (Alcantara 0-1) at San Francis- nior leaders,” Vaughan on Thanksgiving. did in previous years. Ob- Seattle (Kikuchi 0-0) at Boston co (Wood 1-0), 9:45 p.m. Four senior captains in- said. “And Nick Tinkham That may be in the dis- viously this year is about (Pérez 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games clude Edgar Ramirez re- is a junior who started for tant past now and there the seniors so we’ll get the Toronto (Matz 3-0) at Tampa Bay Kansas City at Detroit, 1:10 p.m. turning at quarterback, (Glasnow 2-0), 7:10 p.m. Seattle at Boston, 1:10 p.m. us last year. He’s become may not be a tournament younger guys ready for the Washington (Fedde 1-1) at N.Y. Mets Pittsburgh at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Nicholas Galeazzi at a leader in the offseason to strive for, but improve- fall and send them out on (deGrom 1-1), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Houston, 4:10 p.m. linebacker and running and the kids have really ment is still the name of a high note.” Arizona (Weaver 1-1) at Atlanta (Ynoa N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m. back, Howard Guerre- 0-1), 7:20 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. responded to him.” the game for Vaughan and Classical and Revere L.A. Angels (Heaney 1-1) at Houston Oakland at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. ro Vega in the secondary In 2019, Classical was the Rams as they make kick off the season Friday (Greinke 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Texas at Chi. White Sox, 7:10 p.m. and Orlando Concepcion all about improvement the most of their return to (6). FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION Sharpton decries ‘stench of racism’ By Aaron Morrison, pro ling out of the atmo- anthem. Tim Sullivan and sphere. And during a silent read- Tammy Webber “We come to Minnesota ing of Wright’s obituary, ASSOCIATED PRESS as air fresheners because some could be heard crying your air is to odorous for softly. MINNEAPOLIS — us to breathe,” he said.” We The families of several Daunte Wright, the young can’t breathe in your stink- other Black people killed Black man shot by an of- ing air no more!” by police were there, too, in- cer during a traf c stop PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Brooklyn Center’s police cluding the mothers of Phi- in suburban Minneapo- chief said it appeared from lando Castile, who was shot Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C., center, joined from left by Sen. Tom lis, was not “just some kid body camera video that the by a police of cer during a Carper, D-Del., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks at a with an air freshener,” but of cer who shot Wright traf c stop in a Minneapo- news conference ahead of the House vote on H.R. 51- the Washington, a “prince” whose life ended used her pistol when she D.C. Admission Act, on Capitol Hill in Washington. too soon at the hands of po- lis suburb in 2016, and Eric meant to use her Taser as lice, the Rev. Al Sharpton Garner, who was lmed said Thursday during an Wright struggled with po- saying “I can’t breathe” in emotional funeral. lice. The 26-year veteran, a fatal 2014 encounter with DC statehood Hundreds of people Kim Potter, is charged with New York City police. wearing COVID-19 masks second-degree manslaugh- Also attending were the packed into Shiloh Tem- ter. Both she and the chief families of Oscar Grant, ple International Minis- resigned after the shooting. killed in 2009 by a Cali- approved by House tries to remember Wright, Ben Crump, attorney for fornia transit of cer who a 20-year-old father of one both the Floyd and Wright mistook his service weap- who was shot by a white families, has called for more on for a stun gun, similar By Ashraf Khalil but died in the then-Re- to America’s ongoing reck- serious charges against to the Wright case, and of ASSOCIATED PRESS publican-controlled Senate. oning over police brutality police of cer on April 11 in the small city of Brooklyn Potter and said Wright’s Emmett Till, the teenag- Now, with the 2020 elec- and longstanding issues of son “is going to get old er whose 1955 lynching in WASHINGTON — A de- tions leaving Democrats racial injustice. Center. The funeral was cades-long movement to held just two days after enough to watch that video Mississippi helped spark controlling both chambers “This vote comes at a crit- of how his father was slain the civil rights movement, reshape the American polit- of Congress and the White ical time when Americans former Minneapolis police so unnecessarily. A misde- as well as the boyfriend of ical map took a further step House, Republican senators nationwide are eager to Of cer Derek Chauvin was meanor, a misdemeanor.” Breonna Taylor, who was Thursday as the House of may resort to a libuster to deliver on the promise of convicted in the death of “It’s too often that traf c shot by white Louisville, Representatives approved stymie the statehood bill. liberty and justice for all,” George Floyd and amid a stops end up as deadly sen- Kentucky, of cers in March a bill to make the nation’s The Senate is split 50/50 Bowser said in a statement. national reckoning on rac- tences, a death sentence,” 2020 as they served a war- capital the 51st state. with Vice President Kama- “For centuries, an incremen- ism and policing. Crump said, adding he rant. Approval came by a 216- la Harris as the tie-breaker. tal approach to equality in “The absence of justice wants Wright’s son to know, 208 vote along strict party But it takes 60 senators to America has delayed this is the absence of peace,” U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, lines. Republicans oppose break a concerted libuster promise for too many. Now Sharpton said. “You can’t “We stood up for Daunte, Gov. Tim Walz and Minne- the idea given that the new attempt. Senate Democrats is the time for bold action.” tell us to shut up and suffer. his father.” apolis Mayor Jacob Frey state would be overwhelm- could vote to tweak the l- Kentucky Republican We must speak up when Daunte’s mother, Katie also attended. ingly Democratic — and the ibuster rules and slip the Rep. James Comer called there is an injustice.” Wright, told mourners, “True justice is not done proposal faces a far tougher statehood issue through a the measure “atly uncon- The civil rights leader’s “The roles should be com- as long as having expired road in the Senate, where loophole — but that would stitutional.” thundering eulogy includ- pletely reversed. My son tags means losing your life even full Democratic sup- require total unity and “It won’t withstand ju- ed a stinging rebuke of the should be burying me,” be- during a traf c stop,” Klo- port isn’t guaranteed. some moderate Democrats dicial scrutiny, but it will possibility that Wright was fore burying her hands in buchar said before a minis- The legislation proposes have expressed opposition cause massive confusion pulled over for having air her face. ter gave the closing prayer. creating a 51st state with to that strategy. for years as it’s reviewed by fresheners dangling from Wright recalled her son “True justice is not done one representative and two Perennial swing vote and the courts,” Comer said in a his mirror. Wright’s mother becoming a father to a boy as long as a chokehold, the senators, while a tiny sliver Democratic Sen. Joe Man- statement. “Democrats are has said her son called her born prematurely: “He was knee on the neck or a no- of land including the White chin of West Virginia had pushing D.C. statehood to after he was stopped and so happy and so proud, and knock warrant is consid- House, the U.S. Capitol and already publicly stated that pack the U.S. Senate with told her that was the rea- he said he couldn’t wait to ered legitimate policing.” the National Mall would re- he will not vote to eliminate two progressive senators so son. Police said it was for make his son proud. Junior More than a dozen mem- main as a federal district. or weaken the libuster. they can end the libuster, expired registration. was the joy of his life. He bers from an armed team of Instead of the District of Co- Manchin is also one of a pack the Supreme Court, en- “We come today as the lived for him every single local men, the Minnesota lumbia, the new state would handful of Democratic Sen- act the Green New Deal, and air fresheners for Minne- day.” Freedom Fighters, provid- be known as Washington, ators who has not openly create the socialist utopia sota,” Sharpton said, vow- Funeral attendees were ed security. Douglass Commonwealth supported the D.C. state- the Squad dreams about.” ing changes in federal law. brought to their feet when Wright was killed when — named after famed abo- hood initiative. The bill received strong “We’re trying to get the artist Ange Hillz painted a a scufe broke out as police litionist Frederick Douglass, For now, though, Demo- support from the White stench of police brutali- portrait of Wright — white tried to arrest him after re- who lived in Washington crats and statehood advo- House, which has called ty out of the atmosphere. paint on a black canvas — alizing he had an outstand- from 1877 until his death in cates are celebrating their Washington’s current sta- We’re trying to get the as trumpeter Keyon Harr- ing warrant for failing to 1895. House victory. tus “an affront to the dem- stench of racism out of the old played “Amazing Grace” appear in court on charges An identical statehood bill D.C. Mayor Muriel Bows- ocratic values on which our atmosphere. We’re trying and “Lift Ev’ry Voice and of eeing police and having passed the House in 2020, er tied the statehood issue Nation was founded.” to get the stench of racial Sing,” the Black national a gun without a permit. Grim list of deaths at police hands grows even after verdict By Lindsay Unlike Chauvin’s case, rare. Out of the thousands Whitehurst and many killings by police in- of deadly police shootings Alanna Durkin volve a decision to shoot in the U.S. since 2005, Richer in a heated moment and about 140 of cers have ASSOCIATED PRESS are notoriously dif cult to been charged with murder prosecute even when they or manslaughter and just Just as the guilty verdict spark grief and outrage. seven were convicted of was about to be read in the Juries have tended to give murder, according to data trial of former Minneapolis of cers the bene t of the maintained by Phil Stinson, police of cer Derek Chau- doubt when they claim to a criminologist at Bowling vin, police in Ohio shot and have acted in a life-or-death Green State University. killed a Black teenager in situation. “This is a success, but broad daylight during a con- While Tuesday’s convic- there are so many more frontation. tion was hailed as a sign unjust murders that still The shooting of Ma’Khia of progress in the ght for need reckoning, that we Bryant, 16, who was swing- equal justice, it still leaves still need to address,” said ing a knife during a ght unanswered dif cult ques- Princess Blanding, a Virgin- with another person in Co- tions about law enforce- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ia gubernatorial candidate lumbus, is in some ways ment’s use of force and Students leave the Ohio Union on the campus of Ohio State University whose brother was killed by more representative of how systemic racism in policing. to protest the shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant a day earlier by Columbus a Richmond police of cer. Black and other people of The verdict in the Chauvin Police in Columbus, Ohio. Marcus-David Peters, who color are killed during police case might not be quickly was Black, was fatally shot encounters than the death repeated, even as the list of happened,” said Salt Lake witnesses, forensic evidence has to be in order to actually by a Black of cer during a of George Floyd, pinned to those killed at the hands of County District Attorney and multiple police of cers have that kind of account- mental health crisis after the ground by Chauvin and police grows. Sim Gill, who has exam- testify against one of their ability,” he said. he ran naked onto an inter- captured on video for all the “This was something ined over 100 use-of-force own is unique and “demon- Convictions like Chau- state highway and charged world to see. unique. The world saw what cases there. To have video, strates how high the bar vin’s are extraordinarily at the of cer. World leaders pledge climate cooperation despite other rifts By Ellen sil fuel pollution during under President Donald foreign adversaries ... and Knickmeyer, the rst day of the two- Trump, who mocked the maximum pain for Ameri- Matthew Daly and day U.S.-hosted summit. science of climate change can citizens.” Christina Larson But climate advocates and pulled the U.S. out of At the summit, Japan ASSOCIATED PRESS hoped the high-pro le — the landmark 2015 Paris announced its own new if glitch-ridden — virtual climate accord. 46 percent emissions re- WASHINGTON — The gathering would kick- Biden’s administration duction target and South leaders of Russia and start new action by ma- this week is sketching Korea said it would stop China put aside their jor polluters, paving the out a vision of a prosper- public nancing of new raw-worded disputes with way for a November U.N. ous, clean-energy United coal- red power plants, U.S. President Joe Biden meeting in Glasgow criti- States where factories potentially an important on Thursday long enough cal to drastically slowing churn out cutting-edge step toward persuading to pledge international climate change over the batteries and electric cars China and other coal-reli- cooperation on cutting cli- coming decade. for export, line workers re- ant nations to curb build- mate-wrecking coal and The entire world faces “a lay an ef cient national ing and funding of new petroleum emissions in moment of peril” but also PHOTO |ASSOCIATED PRESS electrical grid and crews ones as well. a livestreamed summit “a moment of opportunity,” cap abandoned oil and gas Canadian Prime Minis- showcasing America’s re- Biden declared, speaking President Joe Biden speaks to the virtual Lead- rigs and coal mines. ter Justin Trudeau, one of turn to the ght against from a TV-style chrome- ers Summit on Climate, from the East Room of But Senate Republican the leaders shown watch- global warming. blue set for the virtual the White House in Washington. leader Mitch McConnell ing summit proceedings in Neither Vladimir Putin summit of 40 world lead- takable,” Biden said. “The summit, would cut Amer- dismissed the administra- the coronavirus pandem- nor Xi Jinping immedi- ers. Participants appeared science is undeniable. ica’s fossil fuel emissions tion’s plans as costly and ic’s familiar Brady Bunch- ately followed the Unit- one after the other on- ineffective. style multibox conference ed States and some of its screen for what appeared The cost of inaction keeps as much as 52 percent by “This is quite the one-two screen, said his nation developed allies in mak- to be a mix of live and re- mounting.” 2030. It comes after four punch,” McConnell said in would up its fossil fuel ing speci c new pledges corded addresses. Biden’s new U.S. com- years of international a Senate speech Thursday. pollution cuts from 30 per- to reduce damaging fos- “The signs are unmis- mitment, timed to the withdrawal from the issue “Toothless requests of our cent to at least 40 percent. B4 THE DAILY ITEM FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 COMICS

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CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Mom feels shunned when planned playdates never materialize DEAR ABBY: I am a ture with his former mom of two boys, 8 and Dear Abby is written by Abigail spouse makes me wonder 12. They both have best if he’s lazy about remov- friends whose moms I Van Buren, also known as Jeanne ing pictures from his like and I would like to be Phillips, and was founded by her Facebook, or sabotaging friends with. My problem mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact himself because he’s not is, when we set up a play- quite as ready to move on date for the boys or make Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. to something new as he plans, when the time Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. thinks he is. comes around and I text them about it, I don’t DEAR ABBY: My late hear back from them at husband was of the Jew- all. I have even left phone more accurate. self divorced for 3 1/2 ish faith. Our children messages a couple of It’s time to start culti- years and looking for a and I are not. Through times. vating relationships with relationship was actively the years, kind and gen- I’m bipolar, and I have other mothers. Do not per- contacting me and invit- erous friends and neigh- social anxiety, so when I sonalize what has been ed me to look at his pho- bors have sent cards and say yes to something, it is happening because the tos on Facebook. When I gifts for Jewish holidays, huge for me. When they way you have been treat- did, I noticed he still had which makes me very un- don’t respond, I feel as ed has less to do with you his wedding photo post- comfortable. What word- though I am annoying than what it shows about ed. I thought it was odd, ing would you suggest I them or they’re mad at them. In the future, rath- so I asked him about it. use to have this practice me for some reason. The er than chase these moms, He said it was 20 years of discontinued without rejection is starting to take your children to a his life, and he just can- seeming rude or unap- upset me, and it’s upset- park to play (if one is not pretend it didn’t hap- preciative? ting my children, espe- open) or enroll them in pen. He said I was read- cially my 8-year-old. My other activities. ing way too much into it. NON-JEWISH IN question: How do I deal My gut is telling me, ILLINOIS with aky moms without DEAR ABBY: I have “Thank you, but no thank ruining my relationship been divorced for eight you.” What are your DEAR NON-JEWISH: with them? years. After being divorced thoughts, Abby? You can get your point for a year, I became curious across to these thoughtful REJECTED IN about dating and have PHOTO FINISHED people by saying some- CALIFORNIA been on and off the online IN NEW YORK thing like this: “I appreci- dating sites. I have a rule ate your thoughtfulness, DEAR REJECTED: about not meeting anyone DEAR PHOTO FIN- but you should know that Have these women EVER with a status of “separat- ISHED: Listen to your although my husband fol- agreed to a playdate with ed.” Knowing myself, I gut as you get to know lowed the Jewish religion, your children? Flaky is knew I needed time to get him better. For someone my children and I do not. not the way I would de- over my divorce before wel- who is divorced and look- We are ______.” scribe them. Rude border- coming someone in my life. ing for a relationship to Frankly, you should have ing on cruel would be A man who listed him- leave up a wedding pic- spoken up years ago. BRIDGE

The menagerie play colourful(!) deals This is St. George’s Day, commem- characters. This deal is classic Mollo. orating the patron saint of England In which contract would you (South) who supposedly slew a dragon. He like to play, given that you can see all was declared the patron saint by King 52 cards? Edward III in the 14th century. When North bid ve hearts, South One of the most colourful(!) English signed off in six diamonds. But the bridge players and writers was Rus- Hideous Hog (East) said that he sian-born Victor Mollo. When a boy, hadn’t passed. He doubled. South he was having his appendix removed could do what he liked, but North as the Russian Revolution started. His was barred (as the law stood then). mother took him from the hospital as So South took a shot at seven clubs, quickly as possible, bought a train the only makable grand slam! He had and driver, and went to the Finnish border. After some time in Stockholm, hoped for ace-doubleton in the dum- they moved to London. my, but after a heart lead, declarer He used to write during the night — cashed the diamond ace, ruffed a di- no telephone interruptions — sleep in amond, played a heart to hand, drew the morning, play rubber-bridge for trumps and claimed. money in the afternoon, go home for The Hog cried, “You should have led a gourmet dinner and ne wines with a trump, partner.” No good! The club his wife, the Squirrel, and return to ace, a heart to the king, three more writing after midnight. rounds of trumps and three top dia- Mollo is famous for his animal monds squeeze West in the majors. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B5 WHAT TO WATCH

8 p.m. LIFE Movie: A Simple Favor Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively head the beguiling cast of director Paul Feig’s (“Bridesmaids”) well-re- ceived 2018 black comedy about a widowed single mom and vlogger (Kendrick) from a small town who gets drawn into a baf ing mystery after her wealthy and enigmatic best friend (Lively) seems to vanish without a trace. Henry Golding (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Linda Cardellini (“Bloodline”), Andrew Rannells (“Girls”), Jean Smart and Rupert Friend co-star.

9 p.m. PBS Great Performances Two of Britain’s fastest-rising young stars — Josh O’Connor (Prince Charles in “The Crown”) and Jessie Buckley (HBO’s “Chernobyl”) — play starcrossed lov- ers “Romeo and Juliet” in this stylized lm of Simon Godwin’s National Theatre staging of Shakespeare’s timeless classic. This contemporary rendering of the play celebrates the power of theatrical imagination, moving from a no-frills rehearsal into a cinematic journey, some of which takes place in backstage ar- eas of the Lyttleton Theatre. The cast also features Deborah Findlay, Tamsin Greig, Adrian Lester and Lucian Msamati.

11 p.m. HBO A Black Lady Sketch Show The Emmy-nominated sketch comedy series returns for a second season of six episodes, with new fea- tured players Laci Mosley and Skye Townsend joining returning core cast members Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Ashley Nicole Black. Among the sched- uled Season 2 celebrity guest stars are Issa Rae (“Insecure”), also an executive producer, along with Gabrielle Union, Jesse Williams, Miguel, Laz Alonso, Skai Jackson, Omarion, Kim Wayans, Ayesha Curry, Lance Gross, and Wunmi Mosaku.

1 a.m. PBS Great Performances Two of Britain’s fastest-rising young stars — Josh O’Connor (Prince Charles in “The Crown”) and Jessie Buckley (HBO’s “Chernobyl”) — play starcrossed lov- ers “Romeo and Juliet” in this stylized lm of Simon Godwin’s National Theatre staging of Shakespeare’s timeless classic. This contemporary rendering of the play celebrates the power of theatrical imagination, moving from a no-frills rehearsal into a cinematic journey, some of which takes place in backstage ar- eas of the Lyttleton Theatre. The cast also features Deborah Findlay, Tamsin Greig, Adrian Lester and Lucian Msamati. Cheers to Debris Jeers to Lifetime Jeers to The Rookie Cheers to Net ix for not cluttering things up with ro- for capitalizing on a royal mess. for bungling its family reunion. On for giving weekly drops anoth- mance. Despite the crackling chem- Hot on the heels of Meghan Markle the March 28th episode of ABC’s er shot. The second round of the ITEM CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS! istry between stars Jonathan Tucker and Prince Harry’s chat with Oprah, solid cop drama, star Nathan Fil- streamer’s reality original The Cir- and Riann Steele (pictured), the the cable net is planning its third TV lion’s Castle daughter Molly Quinn cle will unravel like Season 1, with Call Customer Service slick NBC thriller is wisely keeping movie about the pair, this time fo- popped up as the kid of a criminal four episodes per week starting on its alien-tech-hunting agents from cused on their falling out with the with ties to an abduction case. Sad- April 14, offering fans more time to to place an ad getting irty, leaving extra space for Queen (pictured) and other fam- ly, the uber-talented Quinn barely savor the voyeuristic joy of seeing the show’s ominous international ily members. As if that won’t make shared the screen with her former isolated singletons connect (and 781-593-7700, ext. 2 conspiracy mythology to keep de- things worse for everyone! father and that’s a damn crime. maybe catsh each other) through veloping. social media.

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By Graham Dunbar allowed on athlete apparel It said the survey’s meth- to the IOC’s decision have ASSOCIATED PRESS at Olympic venues, though ods were awed. not changed. it approved using the “These types of surveys “Nor has our commit- GENEVA — Athletes words “peace,” “respect,” only empower the major- ment to elevating athlete who make political or “solidarity,” “inclusion” ity when it is the minori- expression and the voic- social justice protests and “equality” on T-shirts. ty that want and need to es of marginalized pop- at the Tokyo Olympics The IOC’s athletes’ com- be heard,” said Ireland’s ulations everywhere in were promised legal sup- mission cited support to Caradh O’Donovan, a ka- support of racial and so- port Thursday by a glob- uphold Rule 50 of the rate athlete who helped cial justice,” CEO Sarah al union and an activist Olympic Charter from start Global Athlete. Hirshland said. group in Germany. more than two-thirds of While the IOC said cas- Both Schwab and Herber The pledges came one about 3,500 replies from es would each be judged said minorities would be day after the Internation- consulting athlete groups. on merits, athletes who protected from discrimina- al Olympic Committee “This is precisely the follow the iconic salutes tion if the IOC recognized con rmed its long-stand- outcome we expected,” by American sprinters the human rights of ath- ing ban on “demonstration said Brendan Schwab, PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Tommie Smith and John letes to express themselves. or political, religious or executive director of the Jadon Sancho, of Borussia Dortmund, cele- Carlos at the 1968 Mexico The IOC erred by trying racial propaganda” on the World Players Associa- City Olympics still could brates scoring his team’s second goal of the to regulate the place where eld of play, medal podi- tion union. “The Olympic be sent home. a protest might take place game with a ‘Justice for George Floyd’ shirt ums or of cial ceremonies. movement doesn’t under- The U.S. Olympic and instead of the statement’s Raising a st or kneel- stand its own history bet- during the German Bundesliga soccer match Paralympic Committee content, Schwab said, ing for a national anthem ter than the athletes.” at Benteler Arena in Paderborn, Germany. inducted Smith and Car- adding athletes’ freedom could lead to punishment Speaking to The Associat- los into its Hall of Fame of expression in Olympic from the IOC. The Olym- ed Press in a telephone inter- ing for its national team. Johannes Herber, the in 2019. It pledged in De- venues “should be respect- pic body’s legal commis- view from Australia, Schwab “Should German ath- group’s chief executive, cember not to take action ed, protected and indeed sion should clarify what said “Any athlete sanctioned letes decide to peacefully said in a statement. against athletes protest- promoted.” kind of punishment before at the Tokyo Olympics will stand up for fundamental In a statement, another ing at their Olympic trials Athletes breaching Rule this year’s games, which have the full backing of the values such as ghting athlete group, Global Ath- for Tokyo. On Thursday, it 50 can be sanctioned by open on July 23. World Players.” racism during the Olym- lete, encouraged athletes released a statement say- three bodies: the IOC, their The IOC also said that The independent group pic Games, they can rely to “not allow outdated ing its plans to update its sport’s governing body, and slogans such as “Black representing German ath- on the legal support of ‘sports rules’ to supersede recently released policy their national Olympic Lives Matter” will not be letes pledged legal back- Athleten Deutschland,” your basic human rights.” over protests in response committee (NOC).

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CLEANING/ LEGAL NOTICE CARPENTRY MAINTENANCE FUELS/HEATING MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Jacquelyn Fitzhugh to Geneva Mortgage Corp., dated January Carpentry & Services 14, 2005 and recorded in Essex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in WE TAKE AND DISPOSE Book 23870, Page 405 (the "Mortgage") of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, • Full Cleanouts: Homes, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the Impac CMB Trust Series 2005-3 is the present Attics, basements, yards, FUEL ASSISTANCE ACCEPTED holder by Assignment from Geneva Mortgage Corp. to Impac Funding Corporation Commercial clean outs, etc. 24 HOUR BURNER SERVICE dated January 19, 2005 and recorded at said Registry of Deeds in Book 24883, • Full Home Repairs, OF ANYTHING We service Page 549, and Assignment from Impac Funding Corporation to Wells Fargo Bank, Painting and Installations. gas and oil N.A., as Indentured Trustee for the Registered Holders of IMH Asset Corp., • Windows, doors, porches, heating systems. Collateralized Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2005-3 dated February 24, 2005 and decks, stairs etc. recorded at said Registry of Deeds in Book 24883, Page 550, and Assignment Cellars, Attics, Oil tanks • Gutter repairs and cleaning. from Geneva Mortgage Corp. to Impac Funding Corporation dated March 12, 2008 Garages, Yards, Stores, etc. installed/removed. and recorded at said Registry of Deeds in Book 27730, Page 425, and No job too small! Assignment from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the Registered Call for quick service 781-592-9505 Holders of IMH Assets Corp., Collateralized Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2005-3 to 781-354-0023 and best prices. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement relating to IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage CLEANING/ LANDSCAPING Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-4 dated April 1, 2011 and recorded at MAINTENANCE said Registry of Deeds in Book 30336, Page 430, and Assignment from Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement relating to IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage Pass-Through WE ALSO RENT Certificates, Series 2006-4 to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the RONNIE Z RC Registered Holders of IMH Asset Corp., Collateralized Asset-Backed Bonds, Series ROLL-OFF DUMPSTERS Landscaping & 2005-3 dated August 16, 2016 and recorded at said Registry of Deeds in Book MOVING 15 yards, 20 yards, and 30 yards Construction 35201, Page 111, and Assignment from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Leave your moving to us! 781-913-8736 Trustee for the Registered Holders of IMH Asset Corp., Collateralized Asset-Backed [email protected] Bonds, Series 2005-3 to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the Whether it be one piece or more! Impac CMB Trust Series 2005-3 dated October 6, 2017 and recorded at said 10% off for senior citizens, Spring cleanup • Mulching Registry of Deeds in Book 36286, Page 495, for breach of conditions of said veterans, and disabled Pruning • Trimming mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises 781-593-5308 / 781-598-0646 Plantings • Sod-seed lawns located at 46 Bloomfield Street, Lynn, MA 01902 will be sold at a Public Auction Call Ronnie Mowing • Walkways at 4:00 PM on May 17, 2021, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly 781-321-2499 Patio • Walls • Paver driveways described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: For a free estimate ericzdisposal.com Aordable prices • Free estimates The land with the buildings thereon, bounded and described as follows: REAL ESTATE NORTHWESTERLY by Bloomfield Street 74.97 feet; NOTICES FOR SALE LEGALS NORTHEASTERLY by land now or late of Chase, 100 feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or late of Parker, 42.41 feet; COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SOUTHERLY by land of the City of Lynn, 19.60 feet, and PAY CALLS THE TRIAL COURT SOUTHWESTERLY by said land of the City of Lynn 93.91 feet and containing PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT 6,449 square feet of land more or less. CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Pay Call Numbers Docket No. ES20P3003EA Said premises are subject to an easement for slope under a decree in connection with the separation of grade of The Boston and Main Railroad. (900, 976 and 550) If you want an honest Advertiser telephone numbers with opinion of value Essex Probate and Family Court For mortgagor's title see deed recorded with the Essex County (Southern 900, 976 and 550 prefixes MUST FREE SERVICE 36 Federal Street disclose the price of the telephone Salem, MA 01970 District) Registry of Deeds in Book 23870, Page 404. Also see Deed recorded in call. When a number is published Zero down for veterans (978)744-1020 Said Deeds in Book 36410, Page 105. within the advertisement the per 3% down for non-veterans minute and/or flat charge must be Estate of: George E. Espindle The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other included. If you dial a pay per call municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable number from an advertisement appear- Also known as: George E Macfarlane encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to ing in the classified section and it and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of DOES NOT disclose this information, Date of Death: 05/27/2020 record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. please notify the Item classified REAL ESTATE department immediately. Response to To all interested persons: Terms of the Sale: Cashier's or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 any pay per call numbers will be FOR SALE as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as charged to your telephone bill and A Petition for S/A - Formal Probate with Appointment of Personal a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this All real estate advertising in this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of anyone under 18 years of age must newspaper is subject to the Federal Representative has been filed by have parent's consent. Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachu- bid; balance of purchase price payable by certified check in thirty (30) days from Please call immediately for further setts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston and Dennis Fountain of Methuen MA the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Associates, Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances, which makes P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as details or information. it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or CLASSIFIED discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. (781)593-7700 age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, as requested in the Petition. veteran's status, or source of income or any intention to make any such preference, limitation Other terms to be announced at the sale. HELP WANTED or discrimination. The petitioner requests that: This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of Steven K Hemingway of Westwood MA Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the Impac CMB Trust Series JOB INFORMATION the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all 2005-3 dwellings in this newspaper are available on an Korde & Associates, P.C. SERVICES equal opportunity basis. To complain of be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Personal discrimination, please call HUD toll-free at Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration 900 Chelmsford Street 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD at Suite 3102 NOTICE 617-595-5308. The toll-free number for the Lowell, MA 01851 For more information and assistance hearing-impaired is 1-800-927-9275. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the (978) 256-1500 regarding the reliability of business Fitzhugh, Jacquelyn, 16-024792 opportunities, work-at-home opportuni- Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on ties, employment services and financ- Item: April 16, 23 and 30 ing, the Daily Item urges its readers to the return day of 05/28/2021. contact the Better Business Bureau This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written Inc., 290 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a 102, Marlborough, MA 07152-4705 or timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections CITY OF LYNN call 508-652-4800 within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The Lynn City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 5:00 NOTICE P.M. in Council Chambers, on the following Petitions of National Grid, for a Grant Don't pay to find work before you get UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM of Location (to excavate and run and maintain underground electric conduits the job. Legitimate job placement firms PROBATE CODE (MUPC) and/or together with installing poles/stub poles/hand hole for telecom service per that work to fill specific positions A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised plans submitted for the following locations: Bowler St., Lewis St., Blake St., cannot charge an upfront fee. For free administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Essex/Rogers Ave, Rogers Ave, Union St., Union/Washington St., Amity St, 147 information about avoiding employ- Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the Broad St., City Hall Square, Johnson St., Liberty St., Market St., 210 Market St., ment service scams, write the Federal administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Mount Vernon St., Tremont St, Washington St., Washington/Munroe St., Alley St., Trade Commission at Washington, Court in any manner relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and Burns St., River St., South Common St., Western/Holland Ave, Western Ave, Fuller D.C., 20580 or call the National Fraud expenses of administration. St. Information Center, 1-800-876-7060 WITNESS, Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. This meeting is closed to the public but will be televised live on the Lynn Placing a help Date: April 13, 2021 Community Television (LCTV) and also streamed on LCTV Facebook page. The RENTALS Pamela Casey O'Brien public is welcome to call in "live" any questions or concerns at 781-586-6783 or wanted ad is Register of Probate 781-586-6773. great for finding Item: April 23, 2021 Per Order: Janet L. Rowe, City Clerk APARTMENTS the skilled LEGAL NOTICE ITEM: April 23, 2021 SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN FLAX POND workers you PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF LYNN Lake Front 1 Bedroom Apt. 2nd. Flr. need. Include Heat Hot Water and Parking Notice: The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in ONLY $1295 a month Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public the City Council Chambers at 5:30 pm on the petitions below. This meeting is WYOMA SQUARE Hearing to amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations regarding Highland closed to the public but will be televised live on the Lynn Community Television Attractive 1 Bedroom Apt. 1st. Flr. Avenue and John A. W. Pearce Drive or any other action the Selectmen may take. (LCTV) and also streamed on LCTV Facebook page. The public is welcome to call in Includes Heat Hot Water and Parking "live" any questions or concerns at 781-586-6783 or 781-586-6773. ONLY $1095 a month This Public Hearing will be held on May 11, 2021 via a Zoom Meeting ID: 829 0007 8579 Passcode 567067 at 1700. 34 Munroe St, Starry Inc to install wireless telecommunication on roof for CALL CENTURY REALTY residents and tenants. 781-593-0004 Anthony Cogliano, Chairman 121-125 Essex St. Michael Quintana, to open a juice bar with a fitness center Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk 653 Eastern Ave, Global Gas Station for a Sign Permit.

Item: April 23, 2021 Per Janet Rowe, City Clerk 781-593-7700, ext.2 Item: April 23, 27, 2021 FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B7 INTERNATIONAL Israel says Syrian missile was not aimed at nuclear reactor By Josef Federman ar reactor is located, and cluding at military targets craft missile landing deep ASSOCIATED PRESS some 300 kilometers (200 linked to foes Iran and the inside Israel. miles) south of Damascus. Lebanese Hezbollah mi- The air raid sirens were JERUSALEM — The Is- “There was no intention litia, both allies of Syrian sounded in Abu Krinat, a raeli military said Thurs- of hitting the nuclear reac- President Bashar Assad. village near Dimona. Ex- day that a Syrian missile tor in Dimona,” Zilberman Such strikes routinely plosions heard across Is- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS that reached deep into was quoted as saying. draw Syrian anti-aircraft Israeli territory and set rael might have been the Lava ows down the slopes of the Pacaya Vol- An Israeli missile-de- re. Thursday’s exchange off air raid sirens near the air-defense systems. cano near El Patrocinio village in San Vicente fense system tried but was unusual because the Apparent missile frag- country’s top-secret nucle- failed to intercept the in- Syrian projectile landed Pacaya, Guatemala. ments were found in a ar reactor was the result coming missile. Defense deep inside Israel. swimming pool in Ashalim, of a mis re and not a de- Minister Benny Gantz Syria’s state news agen- liberate attack. said the incident was un- cy SANA said the ex- a community approximate- Guatemala’s The missile landed der investigation. change began with an Is- ly 20 miles southwest of in southern Israel ear- In Washington, Gen. raeli air strike on Dumeir, Dimona. Israeli troops ly Thursday, prompting Frank McKenzie, head of a suburb of the capital, arrived at the scene and Pacaya volcano Israel to respond with U.S. Central Command, Damascus. Dumeir is be- collected the fragments. airstrikes on the missile gave a similar assess- lieved to house Syrian There were no reports of launcher and other tar- ment to the Senate Armed army installations and damage or injuries. threatens towns gets in Syria. Services Committee on batteries as well as bas- The exchange between The army’s chief spokes- Thursday. es and weapons depots Israel and Syria comes By Sonia Pérez D. tion and 21 communities man, Brig. Gen. Hidai “I think it reects, actu- belonging to Iran-backed against the backdrop of ASSOCIATED PRESS surround it. Zilberman, was quoted as ally, incompetence in Syri- militias. SANA said four growing tensions between In early February, a telling military correspon- an air defense, where they soldiers were wounded. EL PATROCINIO, Gua- Israel and Iran, which chasm opened in one of the dents that the Israeli air were responding to Israeli The Britain-based Syri- maintains troops and temala — Residents of volcano’s anks and lava force was already oper- strikes on targets in Syria. an Observatory for Human proxies in Syria. Iran has small communities living began to ow, now stretch- ating in Syrian airspace They red their missiles, Rights, an opposition war accused Israel of a series around Guatemala’s Pa- ing at least three miles. when the anti-aircraft caya volcano wake each the missiles went ballistic, monitoring group based in of attacks on its nuclear Meanwhile ash and gases missile was red. He said day wondering if the lava literally, and followed a Britain that tracks Syria’s spewed from its crater. the projectile, identi ed facilities, including sabo- will reach their homes. parabolic trajectory to Is- civil war, said the Israeli Even if the lava doesn’t as a Russian-made SA-5 tage at its Natanz nuclear A lava ow descending rael,” he said. “I do not be- strikes hit an air defense reach their homes, the ash facility on April 11, and the volcano has advanced missile, missed its target lieve it was an intentional base belonging to the Syri- has damaged their corn vowed revenge. between El Patrocinio and and exploded in southern attack, but just rather a an military and destroyed crops and the pastures The exchange of re also San José el Rodeo. In the Israel. lack of capability on the air defense batteries in where their cows graze. threatened to complicate case of the latter, the lava The missile, also known part of the Syrian air de- the area. It said the Syr- El Rodeo is home to 57 U.S.-led attempts to revive has advanced to within as an S200, set off air raid fenders.” ian military red surface- families, some 350 people, two and a half blocks of sirens in a village near Di- In recent years, Israel to-air missiles in response. the international nuclear said Juventino Pineda, the outermost homes. mona, the southern desert has repeatedly launched Syrian media made no deal with Iran, to which Emma Quezada, a president of the Urban town where Israel’s nucle- air strikes at Syria, in- mention of an anti-air- Israel is deeply opposed. 38-year-old homemaker and Rural Development in one of those houses, has Community Council. lived there her entire life Pineda, 67, can recall var- ious eruptions during his Indonesia looking for submarine and said she’s used to the volcanic activity. Still, this lifetime. “One of the worst time she’s afraid. was 1962, I was a child and “These last three days lava also came out of a s- that may be too deep to help the lava stopped; we hope sure in the volcano, that it stays there,” Quezada time it was 20 kilometers of said. lava,” he said. By Niniek Karmini north of the resort island Daewoo Shipbuilding safety margin built into Local authorities had This time, Pineda says ASSOCIATED PRESS of Bali, though there was and Marine Engineering, the design, but the pumps spoken to residents about “we believe that at least no conclusive evidence which re tted the vessel and other systems that are 50 percent of the homes JAKARTA, Indonesia that they were linked to in 2009-2012, said the associated with that may moving the community to — Indonesian navy ships another location some 62 in the community would the submarine. submarine would collapse not have the capacity to be destroyed because of searched Thursday for “Hopefully we can rescue if it goes deeper than operate. So they can sur- miles away, but without a submarine that likely the space they have now, the lava’s path.” There is them before the oxygen around 655 feet because of vive at that depth, but not sank too deep to retrieve, she said. an evacuation plan if the has run out” at 3 a.m. on pressure. He said his com- necessarily operate.” making survival chances “As if you’re going to go situation worsens. Saturday, Indonesia’s navy pany upgraded much of Owen, a former submari- for the 53 people on board from here to a little piece “At night, when the vol- chief of staff, Adm. Yudo the submarine’s internal ner who developed an Aus- of land!” she said. “Maybe cano erupts, everything slim. Authorities said ox- Margono, told reporters. structures and systems tralian submarine rescue we don’t have a great thing turns red, everything ygen in the submarine He said rescuers found but lacks recent informa- system, said the Indonesian here, but we live in bless- shines, it looks like day,” would run out by early an unidenti ed object tion about the vessel. vessel was not tted with a ed peace, we don’t face Pineda said. Saturday. with high magnetism at Frank Owen, secretary rescue seat around an es- any other danger, not even Approaching the lava The diesel-powered KRI a depth of 165 to 330 feet of the Submarine Insti- cape hatch designed for un- thieves... The options they you can feel the ambient Nanggala 402 was partic- and that of cials hope it’s tute of Australia, also said derwater rescues. He said give you don’t compare temperature rise. There’s ipating in a training ex- the submarine. the submarine could be at a rescue submarine would with what we have here.” a light sulfur smell and ercise Wednesday when The navy believes the too great a depth for a res- make a waterproof connec- The Pacaya volcano you can hear a crunching. it missed a scheduled re- submarine sank to a depth cue team to operate. tion to a disabled submarine rises some 8,372 feet be- “It’s important to know porting call. Of cials re- of 2,000-2,300 feet, much “Most rescue systems are with a so-called skirt tted tween the departments of that we need help, maybe ported an oil slick and the deeper than its estimated really only rated to about over the recue seat so that Guatemala and Escuintla someone can help us on smell of diesel fuel near collapse depth. 1,970 feet,” he said. “They the hatch can be opened south of the capital. It’s a the international level,” the starting position of its Ahn Guk-hyeon, an of- can go deeper than that without the disabled sub- popular tourist destina- Pineda said. last dive, about 60 miles cial from South Korea’s because they will have a marine lling with water. Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave

By Nasser Karimi of immediately burying and Aya Batrawy the dead. ASSOCIATED PRESS Outside the gates of Tehran’s Imam Khomeini TEHRAN, — As Iran Hospital complex, where faces what looks like its the capital’s poor can re- worst wave of the corona- ceive free treatment at its virus pandemic yet, Teh- 1,300 beds, scores crowded ran commuters still pour around one recent day as into its subway system guards turned away rou- and buses each working tine cases and allowed in day, even as images of the only test-con rmed coro- gasping ill are repeatedly navirus cases. shown on state television every night. “They say the wards are After facing criticism full of corona patients,” for downplaying the vi- said Manijeh Taheri, who rus last year, Iranian au- sought a regular thyroid thorities have put partial treatment for her mother at lockdowns and other mea- the hospital. “I have no idea sures back in place to try where to take her when and slow the virus’ spread. such a huge complex has no But in this nation of 84 place for my mother.” million people, which fac- Field hospitals are being es crushing U.S. sanctions, prepared in Tehran and many struggle to earn other major cities. State enough to feed their fam- TV has shown images at ilies. Economic pressure, hospitals outside the cap- coupled with the growing PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ital with patients being uncertainty over when Cemetery workers lay cinder-block rows of new graves at the Behesht-e-Zahra cemetery on the treated in hallways. “We are not going out vaccines will be widely outskirts of the Iranian capital, Tehran. available in the Islamic of the red zone any time soon,” Deputy Health Republic, have many sim- ly death toll has surged Across Tehran, Asso- heart-shaped balloon hov- alone — at least 150 had Minister Alireza Raisi told ply giving up on social dis- to around 400, still below ciated Press journalists ered over a still respirator. died of coronavirus. The state media. tancing, considering it an the grim record of 486 it have seen signs of the At the massive Be- cemetery had never pro- President Hassan Rou- unaffordable luxury. That reached in November. pandemic’s toll. hesht-e-Zahra cemetery, cessed that many burials has public health of cials hani blames the current During the peak of At Tehran’s Shohadaye already reeling from the in a single day, not even worried the worst of the surge on the fast-spread- Iran’s last surge, around Tajrish Hospital, orderlies pandemic, workers laid during Iran’s war with pandemic still may be yet ing variant of the virus 20,000 coronavirus pa- pushed the bodies of two cinder-block rows of new to come. Iraq in the 1980s that saw rst found in Britain, “I cannot stop working,” tients were hospitalized victims of the coronavi- graves. Mourners in black 1 million people killed. which the government said Mostafa Shahni, a across the country. Today, rus across a parking lot to wept at a stream of funer- It was “one of the hardest says arrived from neigh- worried 34-year-old con- that gure has topped its morgue, one wrapped als. Of cials plan to open a and saddest days for my boring Iraq. Travel be- struction worker in Teh- 40,000. The health min- in white, the other in a new morgue at the site to colleagues in the half-cen- tween the countries has ran. “If I do, I can’t bring istry warns the number black body bag. All of its handle the wave of death, tury-history of the ceme- been restricted since home bread for my wife will climb to 60,000 in wards on ve oors of much wrought by what Ira- tery,” Khal told state TV. March, though people and two kids.” the coming weeks. Iran the hospital are reserved nians simply call “corona.” So much is the inux and commerce continue Iran is now reporting its remains among the hard- for coronavirus patients. Saeed Khal, the director that some burials are be- to cross each day. Overall, highest-ever new coronavi- est-hit countries in the One empty gurney held a of Tehran’s main cemetery, ing delayed by a day, un- Iran has seen 2.2 million rus case numbers — more world and the worst-hit in bouquet of roses left for a said workers buried 350 usual for Iran which fol- reported cases and 67,000 than 25,000 a day. Its dai- the Middle East. recently deceased man. A bodies there on Tuesday lows the Islamic practice deaths in total. B8 THE DAILY ITEM FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 THIS WEEK IN PHOTOS

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