FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Delano A focus on excellence in Lynn By Allysha Dunnigan ed, and Bolaji Odusanya, a Lynn Classical grad- won’t seek ITEM STAFF uate currently attending Bentley University. The panel included Lynn Superintendent Dr. LYNN — Racial disparities in the Lynn Public Patrick Tutwiler, Director of Lynn Museum/Lyn- reelection in Schools, lack of representation in the arts com- nArts Doneeca Thurston, Marshunda Smith, a munity and ideas on how to inspire Black and cellist, music teacher and mentor, and Tony Sea- other children of color were among the topics forth, founder of the Seaforth Movement. Swampscott addressed at the North Shore Juneteenth Asso- The forum addressed questions regarding rep- ciation’s virtual celebration of local Black excel- resentation of people of color, mentorship and lence on Thursday night. By Tréa Lavery experiences. Panelists discussed their personal Lynn native Nicole Mcclain, founder of the views on representation and when they realized ITEM STAFF North Shore Juneteenth Association, hosted the they wanted to use their experiences and skills event alongside her moderators, Raven Cole- SWAMPSCOTT — Long-time School to mentor others. man, a graduate of Lynn Vocational Technical Committee member Ted Delano will not run for reelection this year, he an- Institute and a member of Diverse People Unit- EXCELLENCE, A5 nounced at Wednesday night’s commit- tee meeting. Delano, who has served on the com- mittee for nine years, said that the deci- Saugus sion had been made with his immediate family. “I held the position of being on the students School Committee incredibly close to my heart,” Delano said in the meeting. “I have enjoyed the privilege of repre- senting the future leaders of our com- back in munity, and my decisions were always based on the best interest of our chil- dren and the duciary responsibility to school the district.” By Guthrie Delano thanked his family, many of Scrimgeour whom attend- ITEM STAFF ed school in the district, SAUGUS — Many Sau- and his fel- gus elementary students low committee stepped foot in school build- members, past ings this Thursday for the and present, rst time in nearly a year. for supporting The Saugus Public him through Schools began to transi- his years on the tion to a hybrid model on committee, and Thursday, which started said that he with the return of elemen- felt privileged tary students. to have worked “I talked to all my prin- with a dedicat- cipals and they all had a ed and hard- really good opening,” said working group. Superintendent Dr. David The remain- DeRuosi. “The kids really ing money in were thrilled to be back.” Delano’s cam- Students at Douglas paign account, Waybright, Lynnhurst, Ted Delano $2,323.58, will ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS Oaklandvale, and Veter- be donated to Students and families receive packages of school supplies from staff members at ans elementary schools the district in the name of Robert Jal- the monthly food bank at Connery Elementary School in Lynn. began to return to school bert, father of Mike Jalbert, Delano’s this week, while students campaign manager and treasurer. Rob- at Saugus Middle High ert Jalbert was killed in the Sept. 11, School will start to return 2001 terrorist attacks. Food bank feeds a need on Tuesday, March 2. School Committee Chair Amy O’Con- Saugus schools have nor said that she was sorry to see Del- been remote — with the ano go. at Connery School in Lynn exception of a group of “It’s not over yet. We’ll still grind you high needs students who down a little bit,” she joked. “I’ve really returned in September — enjoyed working with you.” By Allysha Dunnigan held outside in the parking lot. since March 13, 2020. Delano will continue to serve as a ITEM STAFF This is a free, farmers’ market-style distribu- The schools have now tion in which families can ll bags with fresh detective with the Swampscott Police LYNN — Connery Elementary School host- entered a hybrid model, Department, where he said he will vegetables and fruits, snacks, dairy products which divides students ed its monthly food pantry on Thursday after- and meats. continue to help the town and its chil- noon for its students and their families. into two cohorts depending dren. Connery School Principal Glenda Colon said Connery, located at 50 Elm St., is the only on their last names. One “I had a front row seat in watching that this year, they have been serving between school in Lynn that hosts a monthly food pan- cohort attends school on amazing students grow, share their 150 and 180 families each month. Tuesdays and Thursdays, try for its community. stories and demonstrate the commit- “It’s doubled in size with the amount of fam- while the other learns in Since 2014, The Greater Boston Food Bank ment to their studies,” Delano said. “It ilies that we see now,” Colon said, referring to person on Wednesdays and (GBFB) has worked with Connery to provide does not take a village. It takes strong the last year since the pandemic began. Fridays. Everyone will be dedication from all. We are blue ribbon a variety of foods to families in need at the GBFB is the largest hunger-relief orga- learning remotely on Mon- great.” school. The pantry occurs on the last Thursday nization in New England and is one of the days. Tréa Lavery can be reached at tlav- of each month, from 2 to 3 p.m. and is usual- [email protected]. ly in the gym, but due to COVID-19, it is now FEEDS, A3 SCHOOL, A3 CAROLINA TRUJILLO INSIDE Nahant budget COMMENTARY Opinion Jourgensen: To work or keys on health Why I not work. A4 By Thor Jourgensen The $14.22 million LOOK! ITEM STAFF spending plan is under- Raising of the Dominican going Finance Commit- took my shot Republic Flag. A8 NAHANT — The town tee review after receiv- I don’t know if you, after all the devas- preliminary budget for ing Board of Selectmen Sports the spending year that tation and the massive vaccination-cam- approval. The scal year paign efforts to stop the COVID-19 pan- St. Mary’s Sammy Batista begins on July 1 includes 2022 budget’s nal draft commits to Nichols a signi cant increase for demic, are still doubting whether you for inclusion on the should get vaccinated. Because I also College. B1 public health needs, in- May 15 Town Meeting cluding COVID-19-relat- work in public health, I had the oppor- ed costs. HEALTH, A3 tunity to get vaccinated and without hesitation I did. The COVID-19 vaccination has been made possible by a gigantic scienti c effort to develop several vaccines in re- cord time. Now, we must continue this campaign with the global distribution and application of hundreds of millions of doses. However, doubts have been raised by some who say they are concerned with the long-term safety of the vaccine. And because of this, you may read on social and even mainstream media that this vaccine requires extended safety trials in several stages, over much longer pe- riods of time. COURTESY PHOTO In terms of global health, and despite the reluctance of small groups that Carolina Trujillo receives her COVID-19 vaccine. SHOT, A2 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 38° VOL. 142, ISSUE 68 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 30° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ....................................B4 ROP ..........................................B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 OBITUARIES Governor Carol Ann (Bitler) Hill, 78 Mileen McGee Schlenker, 90 1943 - 2021 1931 - 2021 nominates SAUGUS - Mrs. Carol Ann of coloring, doing puzzles and (Bitler) Hill of Saugus, formerly watching gure skating with of Williston, VT and Lynn and their grandmother. Carol had Michael Hogan beloved wife of the late Ken- an infectious personality; to neth W. Hill, passed away at the know her was to love her. Melrose-Wakeeld Hospital in Carol is survived by her lov- Melrose on Monday morning, ing children; Donald B. and his for Lynn District February 22, 2021. She was wife Janice M. Hill of Peabody, 78 years old. Scott A. Hill of Saugus and Born in Andover, Massachu- his longtime friend Carolyn L. Court clerk setts on February 6, 1943, she Eaton of Lynn and Timothy B. was the beloved daughter of Hill and his girlfriend Chris- the late Harold and Ruth (Fred- sy Holm of Middleton, dear magistrate rickson) Bitler. brother; Paul and his wife Doris Carol was a devoted wife, Bitler of Methuen, sister-in-law; By Guthrie rence-based law rm, mother, grandmother and Caroline Bitler of Vergeness, Scrimgeour and then transitioned to great-grandmother. She will be Vermont, grandchildren; Jen- ITEM STAFF his own practice in 2012. dearly missed. Carol enjoyed nifer, Matthew, Ashley, Nich- Hogan served as a mem- working in her garden and had olas, Nathan and Madison, LYNN — Lynn District ber of the Massachusetts a passion for collecting thim- great-grandchildren; Elena, Lu- FORT MYERS - Mi- George O’Shea and his Court may soon be getting leen McGee Schlenker State Police in a variety bles from around the world. The cas, Ryleigh, Emma, McKenna, son, George O’Shea Jr. a new clerk magistrate. of roles and cross-agency was born and raised in served as state repre- wife of an Air Force ofcer, Car- Tyler Jr. “TJ”, Theodore and Bri- Gov. Charlie Baker an- specialties, retiring as a Lynneld. She married sentatives from Lynn. ol and husband Ken traveled anna and several nieces and nounced the nomination sergeant in 2010.