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DEALS OF THE $DAY$ PG. 3 SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 DEALS Swampscott: Mask up in municipal buildings SalemOF THE $DAY$ By Tréa Lavery tion status. Buildings included in vaccinations are highly effective Reports from the state have PG. 3 ITEM STAFF the new mandate include Town in preventing serious illness, hos- shown that vaccinated people Heights Hall, the library, senior center, pitalizations and deaths in those make up approximately 1 per- SWAMPSCOTT — The town Department of Public Works, po- that are fully vaccinated.” cent of con rmed COVID cases, will resume requiring masks in and those who do test positive receives all municipal buildings on Mon- lice station and re station. In Swampscott, 75 percent of “Unfortunately, after seven residents were fully vaccinated after receiving the vaccine are day as COVID-19 cases rise due much less likely to have severe DEALS to the Delta variant. weeks of no new cases in the as of July 27. Over the course Town of Swampscott, there have of the pandemic, the town has symptoms. $55M for In a post on the town’s Face- However, studies have also shown OF THE been 18 new lab-con rmed cases seen 1,184 lab-con rmed cases of book page Friday, the town wrote that those who are vaccinated but $ $ that the new rules will apply to in the last two weeks alone,” the the virus and 19 COVID-related upgradeDAY everyone regardless of vaccina- post reads. “The good news is that deaths. MASK UP, A7 PG. 3 By Tréa Lavery ITEM STAFF Triumphant SALEM — The afford- able rental housing facil- ity at DEALSSalem Heights has receivedOF a THE$55 million return to tax-exemptOF THEbond from MassDevelopment$DAY$ to use for improvementsPG. 3 to the Lynn for property, PG. MassDevel-3 opment announced this week. Olympic The 281-unit facility on Pope Street, which is ownedDEALS by Preservation of boxer Affordable Housing, Inc. By Mike Alongi (POAH),OF is home THE to about ITEM SPORTS EDITOR 500 residents, and 274 of its $unitsDA areY $restrict- LYNN — Next Wednesday will be ed to householdsPG. 3 earning a day to remember for Lynn native at or below 60 percent of Rashida Ellis, as Mayor Thomas M. Mc- the area median income Gee, members of the City Council and (AMI). The remaining the rest of the city will welcome home seven market-rate units the 2020 Olympic boxer following her are rented to households trip to Tokyo for the Summer Games. earning at or below 120 A parade will run from the steps of percent AMI. Lynn English High School — Ellis’ The building was built alma mater — all the way down Cha- in the 1970s and, with the tham Street before making a turn onto bond funding, will receive Essex Street and nally stopping on an entirely new building the steps of City Hall. envelope, extensive duct There, a short ceremony to honor El- repairs, improved ventila- lis and her Olympic accomplishments tion, a new cooling system, will take place. The parade, which will plumbing upgrades, com- feature escorts from both the Lynn mon area improvements Police and Fire departments, will run and a new playground. from 4:45 to 5 p.m. Fifteen units will also be Ellis’ quest for Olympic gold came converted to be compliant to an end last Thursday night, as the with the Americans with 26-year-old lightweight fell by a 3-0 Disabilities Act. split decision to Great Britain’s Car- “Not only is it important oline Dubois in a round of 16 bout at to expand affordable hous- Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo. Among the Rashida Ellis, of Lynn, connects with a punch to Caroline Dubois, of Great Britain, ing opportunities through- during their lightweight preliminary boxing match at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. out the commonwealth, BOXER, A2 PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS we must also ensure ex- isting facilities receive the upgrades they need FROM THE PUBLISHER to remain vibrant living Lynn eld Schools communities for the long term,” said Housing and A re ection of hatred Economic Development to offer vaccine Secretary Mike Kennealy, who serves as chair of and why we ran it MassDevelopment’s Board clinic for students of Directors. MassDevelopment also (On Aug. 4, The Item published a story, “Swampscott activist or- By Anne Rich Sjoberg said Vogel assisted the Department Marie Tobin and Rebelo have been as- ganizing a run for governor,” detailing Dianna Ploss’ decision to of Housing and Communi- ITEM STAFF sured by Pelmeds that le candidate campaign-organizing papers. In that story, we ran ty Development (DHCD) there will be enough vac- a photograph showing an offensive sign displayed at an October with the approval of fed- LYNNFIELD — The cines for all who register. 2020 rally in Swampscott. This seeks to explain the decision to eral low-income housing Lynn eld Public Schools “We’ve been told that run the photo.) tax credits, which will is partnering with Pel- anyone who wants one It’s a well-worn expression most commonly uttered by disap- provide approximately meds Pharmacy to offer a will be able to get them,” proving parents: “You are known by the company you keep.” $40.7 million in equity for COVID-19 vaccine clinic Sjoberg said. “Kristen and From our perspective, truer words could not be spoken about the project. on Monday for students Toni have done a great ages 12 and older. job putting this together PUBLISHER, A7 UPGRADE, A7 The P zer vaccine will so that parents will have be offered at the clinic, another opportunity to get which will run from 4-6 their children vaccinat- p.m. at Lynn eld Middle ed before the start of the School. A second-dose clin- school year.” ic at the same location will Registration is required; be held on Monday, Aug. walk-ins will not be ac- 30 from 4-6 p.m. cepted under any circum- The clinic is open to all stances. Residents are Lynn eld students, ages required to complete a 12 and older, and public COVID vaccine consent school employees. Town form with proof of paren- students who do not at- tal consent; the form must tend the public schools are be printed and presented also eligible; students un- at a resident’s scheduled der 16 must be accompa- appointment. nied by a parent or guard- Students and staff who ian. have already received “If your child is eligible their rst dose at anoth- to be vaccinated and has er location are welcome to not yet been vaccinated, register for a second dose we strongly recommend at either clinic. Individ- you to get your child vac- uals receiving a vaccine cinated,” said Superin- will be observed for 15 to tendent of Schools Kris- 30 minutes depending on ten Vogel, who organized their medical history and the clinic with COVID-19 clinical condition. Nurse Liaison Toni Rebe- Vogel said the district is By Tréa Lavery Mélineige Beaure- lo. ITEM STAFF gard of Canada School Committee Chair CLINIC, A7 A day carves a scene of REVERE — After taking a year off due to the the Ocean Pier COVID-19 pandemic, the International Sand Dancing Pavilion INSIDE at the Sculpting Festival returned to its home on Re- into sand during vere Beach Friday for its 17th year. at Revere Beach Lynn Sports (Revere) This year, however, the festival looks a little bit the International Mayor McGee approves Shoe City Classic different, with artists working together on an ex- Sand Sculpting artist for “Lynnstallation” basketball tournament hibition instead of competing against each other. Festival Friday. sculpture. A2 returns to Lynn. B1 beach SCULPTURES, A7 ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 89° VOL. 142, ISSUE 206 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 70° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ....................................B4 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 OBITUARIES Alan L. King, Sr., 88 1933 - 2021 PITTSFIELD - Alan L. King, Sr., 88, passed away at Berkshire Medical Center on Saturday, July 31st surrounded by his loving family. He was the for- mer husband of the late Patri- cia P. (Colburn) King. Born in Lynn, MA on Febru- ary 5, 1933, he was the son of the late Albert L. King and Helen T. (McDormand) Boren- stein. Alan was a graduate of Lynn Vocational High School, Class of 1949. He then went on to proudly serve in the Unit- ed States Navy, during the Ko- rean War. He also worked as a civilian employee for a military commissary as a fork-lift oper- ator in Virginia for over 7 years. King, Robert Lemaire, Heath- In his earlier years, Alan was er Clermont, Chad Lemaire, a lover of country music. He Vinnie Regan, and Jamie Re- enjoyed playing the guitar and gan; his siblings, Albert King singing with various country of W. Springfield, and Joyce music bands. During his trav- Brennan and her three sons els, he was even able to meet George, Paul and Alan of Lynn, some famous country stars, as well as many other dear like Faron Young and Willie Nel- great-grandchildren, nieces, son. Later on, he settled down nephews, cousins, and friends. and began his family, and Alan was pre-deceased by worked as a parts manager his beloved sister, the late at several different automotive Frances Tambini, formerly of W. dealerships. The greatest joys Peabody. in his life as he grew older be- Arrangements: Friends and came his family and beloved family are invited to call at the PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS grandchildren and great-grand- Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, children.