MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 Lynn schools offer a look at ‘blended instruction’

By Guthrie Scrimgeour Schools once pupils return to in the virtual world along with to students,” he said, explaining “Which can be shifted at a mo- ITEM STAFF classrooms. traditional educational instruc- how utilizing technology can ment’s notice when learning has “There’s no such thing as go- tion.” allow students to learn at their to be 100 percent remote.” LYNN — Public school instruc- ing back to normal. When we English Language Learners own pace. “Students work both The model is inspired by The tion may look different even af- go back, it will be different,” (ELL) Intervention Specialist independently and collabora- Modern Classroom Project, a ter students return to school. said Superintendent Dr. Patrick Michael Molnar laid out the tively but can also revisit and group which aims to improve A presentation at the school Tutwiler. “One of the things we goals behind the blended learn- review resources as needed. If educational quality through committee meeting Thursday know will be part of our stu- ing model, which aims to im- a student needs to slow things technology. outlined the potential bene- dent’s educational experience prove both student agency, and down or speed things up, those Molnar discussed how in blend- ts of implementing “blend- going forward will be technolo-  exibility, while allowing for options are built into the learn- ed learning, teachers have the ed learning,” a combination of gy. As we look ahead, we really self-paced instruction and mas- ing experience.” options of using both synchronous face-to-face instruction and on- want to think about a thought- tery-based learning. “We appreciated the  exibil- line learning, into Lynn Public ful integration of instruction “We’re giving more ownership ity of this model,” said Molnar. BLENDED, A3 Swampscott Saugus committee group halves circles social square

By Guthrie distancing Scrimgeour ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — An article ap- guidelines proved unanimously at the February Special Town Meet- By Tréa Lavery ing established a nine-per- ITEM STAFF son Cliftondale Square revi- SWAMPSCOTT — The School Com- talization committee, which mittee has voted to change social dis- aims to transform the area tancing guidelines in district schools into a thriving business dis- to three to six feet — down from the trict. mandatory six — to allow more stu- “The fact that it was a dents into in-person learning. unanimous vote was telling The action, taken last Wednesday, that people do care that this will not immediately change the dis- district is hurt and needs trict’s hybrid learning model, as it will some sort of taking a look be up to Superintendent Pamela An- at,” said Joe Vecchione, who gelakis to propose a plan to transition ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK drafted the article. more students into classrooms. “Given the decline of the Saugus Town Meeting approved a Cliftondale Square revitalization committee “This is not  icking a light switch. It last week with the goal of encouraging development in the area. SQUARE, A3 is not going to happen overnight,” An- gelakis said in the meeting. “It’s some- thing that is going to be phased.” Gov. Charlie Baker announced last week a directive for all school districts Time to hit in the state to have elementary school students back in-person ve days a week by the rst week in April. The the trail School Committee’s decision will allow the town to move toward meeting this requirement. in Nahant The committee circulated a survey to district parents earlier this month to By Thor Jourgensen determine whether there was support ITEM STAFF for returning to in-person learning. NAHANT — An easy walk of just Committee Chair Amy O’Connor said over a mile highlights the town’s nat- that 66 percent of responses were in ural and historic wonders and offers support of returning to the classroom, panoramic ocean views. with the highest need for doing so con- Owned by the town, Nahant Her- centrated in the lower grades. itage Trail winds from Short Beach “This crisis is about more than to Bailey’s Hill with history and oth- COVID,” O’Connor said. “What we’re er information about each stop along seeing as it relates to our kids is the trail detailed on the town website, it’s more than about keeping them thanks to the Open Space Committee. COVID-free, but about their health Parking for the trail is available off and welfare from an emotional, physi- Ward Road at Short Beach and visi- cal and mental standpoint.” GLSS staff lend a hand to tors should check for noti cations con- Dr. Cheryl D’Souza, physician for the cerning parking permit requirements. district, said that communities that Starting at Little Nahant Play- had made this change had so far had Lynn vaccination efforts ground, the trail follows the sidewalk success, as children are less likely to past the Life Saving Station, built in By Allysha Dunnigan been assisting in preparing vac- Rosemary 1898 and transferred to the U.S. Coast GUIDELINES, A2 ITEM STAFF cines for administration at the Durant, left, Guard in 1915. Lynn Tech Fieldhouse site. GLSS Nurse LYNN — Staff members at The trail’s Short Beach section of- OMISSION “There were many volunteers Manager, and fers an example of a classic barrier Greater Lynn Senior Services from both the community and (GLSS) are assisting the City GLSS home beach with sand dunes sprouting wild In a story in Saturday’s Item about an the Lynn Community Health  owers, including beach pea, sea rock- of Lynn with its vaccination ef- care nurse enslaved woman named Agnes who is Center directing consumers et and wild radish. Butter ies and buried at Old Burial Hill Cemetery, forts. Carolyn and answering questions,” Du- Coan-Andrews tree swallows  it over the sand with a link to a GoFundMe account to re- Rosemary Durant, Registered rant stated. “The Lynn Fire De- administer the population aloft increasing during place her headstone was inadvertently Nurse and GLSS’ Nurse Manag- partment was out in full force warm weather months. omitted. To donate, go to https://www. er, and GLSS Home Care nurse vaccines at gofundme.com/f/restore-agness-grave. Carolyn Coan-Andrews have GLSS, A3 Lynn Tech. TRAIL, A3

Salem Lynn Sports Police search for Former Police of cer Bergdorf, Dorr INSIDE armed man on Lynn/ facing charges in highlight members of Peabody candidate Salem border. A6 attack. A6 1,000-point club. B1 cites COVID issues By Anne Marie Tobin itself, but also the rising ITEM STAFF pediatric mental health crisis,” Chalvire said. “The PEABODY — Citing mental health of our stu- the presence of the “ma- dents and our seniors is jor issues impacting our being adversely affected community caused by the at greater levels. Isolation COVID-19 pandemic,” and grief related to lost Bukia Chalvire has joined loved ones, food insecurity the race to secure an at- in our community are all large seat on Peabody’s increasing and we need City Council. to have full-time mental “I am running this year health and social and emo- ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS because I am extreme- tional specialists, we need ly concerned that we are teachers to receive train- Bukia Chalvire is a now seeing a twin pan- ing so they can recognize candidate for Coun- demic with the obvious cillor at Large in issues about coronavirus CHALVIRE, A3 the city of Peabody.

OBITUARIES ...... A2 LOOK! ...... A8 DIVERSIONS ...... B5 HIGH 47° VOL. 142, ISSUE 70 OPINION ...... A4 SPORTS ...... B1-2 CLASSIFIED ...... B6-7 LOW 15° POLICE/FIRE ...... A5 COMICS ...... B4 HEALTH ...... B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 OBITUARIES Swampscott Gertrude O’Shea Harland Shapiro, 93 1928 - 2021 GRAND RAPIDS - Gertrude committee halves O’Shea, also known as: Gigi, PEABODY - Harland Shapiro, Nana, and Gert, went to be of Peabody, MA, entered into with the Lord on Thursday, Feb- rest on Saturday, February 27, ruary 25, 2021. In this new social distancing 2021 at the age of 93. Beloved home, she was reunited with her loving husband, John, her husband of Rose Arlene, devot- parents, John and Mary Evans, ed father of Mark (Mimi), Ellen guidelines and brothers: Joseph, Edward, (Dave), and honorary daugh- ter, Rosa Alvarado. Cherished Paul, and Jack. Gert’s journey public, they are over 65 grandfather to Brian (Jill), Em- GUIDELINES began in South Boston on June or have two or more co- ily (Adam), Jessica (Clint), and From A1 19, 1926. She attended Gate morbidities. However, the Jonathan (Taylor), and great of Heaven Elementary School contract the virus. She ex- decision by the committee grandfather of seven. Loving and South Boston High School. plained that three feet of will allow for the possi- During World War II, she went brother of the late Irving and social distancing has been bility of having adults in to Fort Devens to work for the Edward Shapiro. Harland grew shown to be sufficient for the classroom maintain New England Telephone Com- up in Lynn and graduated from young children. six feet of distance, while pany as a long-distance tele- Lynn English High School and “We’re seeing very little young students can get phone operator and worked Bentley School of Accounting student-to-student trans- closer together. there for about 15 years. After IL and Caledonia, MI and Dave and Finance (now Bentley Uni- mission, and we’re also The superintendent’s the war, she met John O’Shea (Francine) O’Shea of Dracut, versity). He raised his family in ing, and in his youth, playing not seeing those students plan for returning to at the Revere Beach Ballroom. MA. getting truly ill,” D’Souza Marblehead and was a com- poker with his buddies. His school will also have to They lived in Lynn, MA and were Service Information: The said. mercial real estate broker with greatest joy was supporting the consider keeping six feet happily married for 48 wonder- family will greet visitors According to the town’s Miller-Shapiro Co. for over 50 activities of his children, grand- of distance between stu- ful years. on Thursday, March 4 from Board of Health, 19.6 years. He served with the U.S. children, and great grandchil- dents when they eat lunch She started a new chapter in 12:30-1:30PM at Stroo Navy in Norfolk, VA and San dren. Memorial donations may percent of lab-confirmed her life at age 87 and made the Funeral Home, 1095 68th COVID cases in Swamp- and snack, and will there- Diego, CA. He loved reading, be made to North Shore Elder fore be unmasked. move to Grand Rapids, MI to be Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI. skiing, traveling, history, bowl- Services or My Brother’s Table. scott have been individu- closer to family. She resided at The Mass of Christian Burial als under the age of 18. The committee will dis- Beacon Hill at Eastgate where will follow at 2:30PM at the There was concern in cuss next steps with the she formed great friendships, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, the meeting that less- superintendent at their greatly enjoyed her daily exer- 215 Sheldon Boulevard SE, ening social distancing next meeting, to be held cise classes, looked forward Grand Rapids, MI. Gert will requirements could en- Wednesday, March 10. to her pizza parties, was a Wii be put to rest during a pri- Mary A (Ukleja) Ballard, 86 danger teachers, who are Bowling & bingo champ, made vate burial service in Lake- not eligible for the coro- Tréa Lavery can be many fun crafts and between side Cemetery, Wakefield, PEABODY - Mary A (Ukleja) navirus vaccine unless, reached at tlavery@item- family and friends, grew closer MA, joining her loving hus- Ballard, 86, of Peabody, died like other members of the live.com. to God. Gert greatly enjoyed band. peacefully at home Thursday spending time with her family, The family thanks the staff February 18, 2021 surrounded especially her grandchildren of Beacon Hill at Eastgate in by her family. She was the wife and great-grandchildren. She Grand Rapids for their kind- of the late Robert D Ballard. U.S. still open was blessed with 8 grand- ness and compassionate Born and raised in Lynn, she children and 7 great-grand- care. In lieu of flowers, me- was the daughter of the late children. Gert will greatly be morial contributions may be Albert & Sophie (Szarek) Uk- to Iran nuclear missed by her children: Elaine made in Gertrude’s name to leja and the sister of the late (Dan) Wloch of Schaumburg, IL Faith Hospice of Grand Rap- Thaddeus and Stanley Ukleja, and Indian Land, SC, Bill (Fran) ids or the Hand2Hand Minis- and Jane Cwalina. She was O’Shea of Jackson, NH, Claire try at Cornerstone Church in a graduate of Lynn Classical talks after (Timmy) Donahue of Wheaton, Caledonia, MI. High School and has lived in Peabody for the past 55 years. Mary worked as a hairdresser at Phillip’s Coiffeurs in Swamp- Iran’s rejection scott for many years. She en- joyed playing the piano, organ, Brandon Ryan and Brianna By Matthew Lee agreement that all U.N. Magda I. “Margie” and accordion and was a fan Ballard of Groveland, and by AP DIPLOMATIC WRITER sanctions had been re- of the New England Patriots her great-grandson, AJ Zayas of stored. McCormick, 86 and Boston Red Sox. Full of Lynn. Mary was also survived WASHINGTON — The The U.N. move had little fun, Mary loved to dress in cos- by several nieces and neph- Biden administration said practical effect as nearly LYNN - Mrs. Magda I. “Mar- tume, sing and dance to mu- ews. Sunday it remains open all members of the world gie” (Acevedo) McCormick, age sic, and enjoyed her hot fudge Service information: Fu- to talks with Iran over body had rejected Trump’s 86 of Lynn, died peacefully at sundaes. Most of all, she cher- neral Services will be held the 2015 nuclear deal de- determination because her home, surrounded by her ished being and sharing in all privately. Donations can be spite Tehran’s rejection of the U.S. was no longer a family, on Friday, February 26, activities with her family. made in Mary’s name to Care an EU invitation to join a participant in the nucle- 2021. She was the wife of the Mary is survived by her four Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St, meeting with the U.S. and ar deal. Biden adminis- the other original partici- late Gerald T. McCormick, with children, Roy and his wife Lin- Suite B-102, Danvers, MA tration officials said the pants in the agreement. whom she shared 50 years of da Ballard of Lynn, Holly and 01923. Arrangements were withdrawal of the deter- made by the Conway, Ca- A senior administration marriage. her husband Richard Yaffi of mination was intended to hill-Brodeur Funeral Home, official said the U.S. was Born and raised in Moca, Lynn, Brenda and her husband show goodwill toward its Peabody. To view on-line obit- “disappointed” in the re- Puerto Rico, she was the Thomas Morton of Lynn, and partners and at the same uary and sign guestbook, visit jection but was flexible as daughter of the late Felipe and Robert and his wife Cheryl time had eased severe www.ccbfuneral.com to the timing and format Eva Acevedo. She moved to the Ballard of Groveland. By her restrictions on the move- States at the age of 24 and of the talks and saw Iran’s beloved grandchildren, Tara ment of Iranian diplomats lived in Everett before moving decision to snub the Eu- Yaffi of Lynn, Lindsey Jillian posted to the U.N. to Lynn 50 years ago. and Kelsey Ballard of Lynn, ropean invitation as part Separately on Sunday, Magda had worked as a Bi- of the diplomatic process. the State Department lingual Administrator for the The official said the U.S. condemned a weekend Lynn Public Schools, until her would be consulting with attack by Iran-backed retirement in 2003. caela McCormick, and Michael the other participants — She was a member of the McCormick. She was also the Britain, China, France, Yemeni rebels on Saudi Catholic Daughters of Ameri- sister of the late Sonia Agrait. Germany, Russia and the Arabia, saying it dam- ca, the Ladies Sodality of Our Service Information: A vis- Charles Reed European Union — on the aged prospects for peace. Lady of Grace Church, Everett, itation will be held on Thurs- way forward. Along with the overtures the Red Hat Sweeties of Sau- day from 8:00AM-9:30AM The official was not au- to Iran on the nuclear gus, as well as other various in the Solimine Funeral thorized to discuss the front, the Biden adminis- organizations in Lynn. She was Home 426 Broadway, Lynn. matter by name and spoke tration also reversed sev- an avid reader and enjoyed Attendees are expected to on condition of anonymity. eral late Trump admin- playing the piano, and most adhere to the guidelines of Earlier Sunday, Iran istration moves against especially spending time with the Commonwealth of MA turned down the offer for Iranian-backed rebels in her family. and the CDC, which limits talks saying the “time Yemen. Magda grew up with one the visitation to 50 family isn’t ripe” for the meeting, Secretary of State Ant- sister, Sonia. She was blessed members and friends at a at which the U.S. would ony Blinken rescinded his when she married Gerald with time at the Funeral Home. have participated as an predecessor’s designation an amazing family; Paul, Jack, Following the visitation a observer. Iran had been that the Houthi rebels James, Frank, Donald, Dot, private Funeral Mass at St. insisting that the U.S. lift were a “foreign terrorist Mary’s Church and burial Geraldyne, Pauline, Mary, and or ease sanctions imposed organization,” a move that in Holy Cross Cemetery will Betty that accepted her as one on it by the Trump admin- the U.N. and relief groups of their own. occur. In lieu of flowers, do- istration under its “maxi- had said would make the She is survived by her chil- nations may be made to St. mum pressure campaign” already disastrous hu- dren, Gerald McCormick and Jude Children’s Research before sitting down with manitarian situation in his fiancé Amy Kosmin of Lynn, Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Yemen even worse. In ad- Michael McCormick and his Memphis, TN 38105. Direc- the United States. LYNN - Charles “Charlie dition, the Biden admin- wife Lisa of Londonderry, NH, tions and guestbook at www. dren, Priscilla Reed, Monique President Joe Biden has Reed, age 73, of Lynn, and a istration decided to halt and Marjorie Doherty and her solimine.com Reed-Guilmette and Ebony said repeatedly that the lifelong resident, passed away all offensive assistance to husband Daniel of Laconia, Reed-Guilmette, great-grand- U.S. would return to the Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Saudi Arabia for its mili- NH, and her grandchildren Col- children Omarian and Charlie, deal that his predecessor, He was the husband of the tary campaign against the in Doherty, Kelsey Doherty, Mi- extended family, many nieces, Donald Trump, withdrew late Pearlistine (Johnson) nephews and friends. He was from in 2018 only after Houthis in Yemen. Reed. He was the son of the the brother of the late Mackie, Iran restores its full com- The Houthis, however, late Luther Sr. and Willieanner Clyde, Willie, Linda and Luther pliance with the accord. have stepped up their op- Reed. Charlie really enjoyed Reed Jr. “Considering US/E3 po- erations in the country, sports and Umpired City and Service Information: A me- sitions & actions, time pressing ahead with an of- School Leagues. He also en- morial service will be held in isn’t ripe for the proposed fensive in Marib province joyed Western Movies. He was the Goodrich Funeral Home, informal meeting,” Ira- and launching attacks on a member of GLSS. He is sur- 128 Washington Street, nian foreign ministry Saudi Arabia. vived by his daughter Kimberly Lynn, on Saturday, March spokesman Saeed Khatib- On Saturday, Saudi au- Reed-Guilmette, his grandchil- 6th, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. zadeh said on Twitter. He thorities said they had referred to the so-called intercepted a missile at- E3, which comprises Brit- tack over their capital and ain, France and Germany. reported that bomb-lad- Selling a house? “Remember: Trump en drones had targeted a Buying a house? failed to meet because of southern province, the lat- his ill-advised ‘Max Fail- est in a series of airborne Find out what properties ure,’” he said. “With sanc- assaults they have blamed on the Houthis. recently sold in your area. tions in place, same still Stories live on. applies. Censuring is NOT State Department Check out diplomacy. It doesn’t work spokesman Ned Price with Iran.” on Sunday said the U.S. Tell theirs. the Real Estate page The Biden administra- “strongly condemns the in Saturday’s paper. tion announced earlier Houthis’ attacks on pop- Share your loved one’s story. this month that it would ulation centers in Sau- accept an EU invitation to di Arabia.” He said they [email protected] | 781-593-7700 participate in a meeting of “threaten not only inno- deal participants and at cent civilians but also the same time rescinded prospects for peace and a Trump determination stability in Yemen” and In partnership with from the U.N. Security called on the Houthis “to Council that Iran was in end these egregious at- significant breach of the tacks.” MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A3 Lynn schools Saugus group circles square SQUARE offer a look From A1 district for many years, expedited by this pandem- ic, I believe there is a win- at ‘blended dow to begin revitalization efforts that have long been talked about but never im- plemented.” instruction’ The article was met with strong support by the rest BLENDED ondary education team. of the town meeting. From A1 Following the presen- “My support is 100 per- tation, School Committee cent. Anybody who grew and asynchronous teach- member Lorraine Gately up near Cliftondale re- ing. expressed concerns that members what it was 30, “In blended learning, the model did not appear 40, 50 years ago,” said (teachers) now have some significantly differentTown Meeting Member new options,” he said. “In- from things that were Chris Riley at the meet- stead of me lecturing in already being done in ing. “There is still a place real time, students can schools. in the world for local have access to a recording “This doesn’t seem new shops.” that they can pause, re- to me at all,” said Gately. The article was altered wind and review.” “I’ve done things in my at town meeting to in- “Students don’t move classrooms at St. Mary’s. clude six Town Meeting from one learning experi- It looks like it’s just a members appointed by ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK ence to the next one just combination of strategies the town moderator, two because it’s time to move we’ve used in the past.” selectmen and the town A man waits at the bus stop in Cliftondale Square as a light rain falls on on,” said Molnar. “Rather, “You’re right, it’s not manager or his designee. Saturday. they progress from one new,” Tutwiler responded. Changes were also made learning experience to the “We now have the tools to the article, from its orig- While some new short- “What have other com- committee to take the next when they’ve mas- to make this happen in a inal submission to avoid term rentals have been munities done success- next step in this process, tered the concepts and way that is more robust overlapping with the on- filling up these spaces, fully?” he said. “They in- moving beyond identify- skills from that lesson.” than ever before. It may going efforts of the Eco- Vecchione reports, there is stituted a “Main Street” ing problems and working Molnar touted the mod- have been done in pockets nomic Development Com- still significant work to be program where the mu- towards identifying solu- el’s ability to improve but it has not been an an- mittee, the Planning and done to restore the square. nicipality and the private tions. equity in the schools, be- chor of instruction in our Economic Development He hopes that zoning stakeholder are working “It’s all about taking a cause “everyone gets what district.” Department and the Town changes allowing mixed- together to create more vi- hyper-local focus to the they need and everyone To increase that capaci- Manager. use development could brant downtown districts.” square and seeing what advances forward.” ty of blended instruction, Cliftondale has suf- provide an incentive for The process of revital- we can do,” he said. “It’s The schools have already the district plans to col- fered in the wake of the businesses to invest in the izing Cliftondale Square not about rehashing the been working towards ex- laborate with teachers to COVID-19 pandemic, ex- area. has been ongoing for issues. We know what the panding this approach in gain information about periencing a rash of recent “It’s hard for people many years, beginning in issues are. It’s about tak- schools. the project then to use business closings, with to want to invest in the the 1980s. The most re- ing that logical next step Four teams of teachers these insights to inform the branch of North Shore square with such limited cent action occurred in to see how we can get it have been created to plan the creation of profession- Bank shutting down this options,” said Vecchionne. 2016 when a study was done.” the process of preparing al learning in the coming September and the branch He also hopes that he commissioned through a The committee will re- staff for blended instruc- school year. of Webster First Federal can use the examples of $10,000 grant through the port to the next annual tion: an elementary sci- Guthrie Scrimgeour Credit Union closing in other North Shore com- Massachusetts Downtown town meeting, and a final ence team, an elementary August. The Tumble Inn munities such as Peabody Initiative to figure out report with recommen- can be reached at gscrim- math team, an elementa- Diner, One Stop Market, and Beverly, which have what kinds of businesses dations will be issued on ry ELA team and a sec- [email protected] and a hair salon also re- had success in revitalizing the square needs. or before the date of that cently shut their doors. downtown areas. Vecchione wants this meeting. GLSS staff lend Time to hit the trail in Nahant a hand to Lynn TRAIL From A1 In addition to the Life vaccination Saving Station, the beach offers additional history with its parking lot once the former site of the Nah- The Nahant efforts ant and Lynn Street Rail- Life Saving way’s wooden trestle. The Station is GLSS people. lot area during decades “It is really our honor located on From A1 past hosted circuses, mil- Nahant Road. and privilege to be able to itary exercises and sport- and was a big help.” do this,” Syed said. ing events, according to a Durant said that the ITEM PHOTO | Staff working at Sup- town website. OLIVIA FALCIGNO entire process, from regis- portive Housing Sites Trail markers at Flash tration to distribution, at partnered with the City’s Road Playground guide the trees and through the descent down the trail to Lynn Tech seemed orga- man/Bailey’s Hill section Board of Health and walkers through the low- birch woods. nized and went smoothly. offers some of the most Bailey’s Hill Park where Housing Authority to offer lands where woods and Wooden steps lead up Staff members Liz Bulk- concentrated historic the switchback trail leads vaccination clinics. wetland harbor a vari- a short slope to Goddard ley, Moeun Him and Joey sites. Activated during to the remains of Gun No. Maloney Properties, ety of birds ranging from Drive to the former fort Sawyer-Shaw are cur- both world wars, the fort 2 and Battery Gardner. which manages St. The- grackles to goldfinches. bunkers. rently working with the included a mess hall, infir- The wooded hillsides at- resa House and St. Mary’s This portion of the walk At Gardner and Tri- Lynn Community Health Plaza, worked with CVS leads to Flash Road with mary and movie theater. mountain roads, the trail tract birds and butterflies Center on a series of edu- to distribute vaccines to the trail markers leading The land these buildings follows the road to the top in the summer and water- cation videos highlighting over 90 residents over the to the rear of the fire sta- were once located on are of the fort with its spectac- fowl in the winter. the safety and efficacy of course of four clinics. tion and on past the rear accessed along the trail by ular sea views. History and nature com- the vaccines. Resident Services Co- of the Johnson School. following the trail mark- The trek back into histo- bine to make the short walk The media team has ordinator Iliana Arzola The walk’s Fort Ruck- er behind the school past ry continues with a steep a rich town experience. been creating videos to worked with the Lynn assist in educating staff, Board of Health and Si- consumers, and the gener- mon Properties to put to- al public about COVID-19 gether a clinic at Silsbee Peabody candidate cites COVID issues and developing program- Tower Apartments, to dis- ming to reduce stress and tribute vaccines to about CHALVIRE should give incentives to publican City Committee to be there for them. Aside isolation. 60 residents. From A1 businesses to hire retired (PRCC). In 2017 she ran from the pandemic, we are During the past year, “I am so grateful to Si- people and veterans and unsuccessfully for Ward 4 and will be seeing major GLSS has delivered Meals the signs of students who mon Properties for open- also young people.” City Councilor of Peabody changes in our community on Wheels, brought food to are struggling. That may As far as the state and where she resides with ing its doors to the res- and we need to be ready to local shelters, distributed not solve all the problems, city’s response to the pan- her husband, Stanley, idents of nearby McGee adjust to those changes.” Thanksgiving and Christ- but will help.” demic, Chalvire said she three children and “soon- House and Olive Street,” Current at-large council- mas meals, organized toy Keeping Peabody afford- believes the state “has to-be daughter-in-law.”. program manager Mau- ors Tom Gould, Ryan Mel- drives, and gave out Grab able for small businesses been doing a good job Prior to joining MORI, reen Teal said. “Residents ville, Tom Rossignoll and & Go meals and bags of and residents, especially keeping people informed Chalvire served as a cam- at those sites were de- groceries. seniors, is another top pri- and that the mayor (Ted paign manager for former Jon Turco confirmed to The “I have been at GLSS lighted to be included.” ority for Chalvire. Bettencourt) has done a state representative can- Daily Item that they intend for almost a year now, “Throughout the pan- “Peabody must remain great job keeping resi- didate Jaclyn Corriveau. to run for another term. and during that time, I demic, consumer, clinical, affordable for seniors and dents informed with his Chalvire has served on have witnessed so many and protective services small businesses. Our se- weekly robo-calls. It’s the boards of the Lynn LAW OFFICES OF acts of caring and com- staff have gone above and niors built this city and we challenging as this is new Washington Street Bap- JAMES J. CARRIGAN passion among our staff,” beyond to stay connect- must do our part to help uncharted waters and all tist Church; the Matta- said GLSS CEO Kathryn ed with our consumers, them stay in their homes,” we can ask for is everyone pan Board of trade and • Social Security Disability C. Burns. “As I have said and, at this critical time, Chalvire said. “We may can only do their best with the Mattapan Technolo- • Workers Compensation before, it continually reaf- everyone is doing their • Accidents not have had tax rate in- effort put forth.” gy Learning Center. She 25 years located across firms for me my decision part to help people get creases, but the taxes peo- A native of Mirebalais, worked as a marketing from Lynn District Court to join this incredible or- vaccinated,” said Holly ple actually pay have gone Haiti, Chalvire immigrat- agent for Radio Belle Hai- 15 Johnson St. ganization.” Jarrell-Marcinelli, Direc- up as property values ed with her parents to the ti for three years, running tor of Consumer Services. 781-596-0100 On Monday, Paula Gon- are skyrocketing. Young United States in her early her own television and ra- JAMES J. CARRIGAN zalez and Nurse Super- “Both our nursing and families may not feel it 20’s in 1996 and moved to dio ad agency for 10 years. 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I hope these Sports erans gain their citizen- ing for the sick, field work- words reach you and in- [email protected] EDITORIAL ship saw some return to ers, etc. Both veterans and spire you to support the Ext. 5 empty promises. Several essential workers share Essex County Communi- Retail and Online returned with the goal one thing, and are in the ty Organization (ECCO), Advertising of continuing their ser- same fight together. That and our fight to create this [email protected] Improving vice stateside as police fight is for the pathways pathway to citizenship. ADVERTISING or firefighters. However, to citizenship. For many Ernie Carpenter Jr. they could not because it’s simply a piece of pa- Mario E. Rodriguez Director of Advertising they weren’t citizens. A per; but for us, its true Lynn and Business Development, ext. 1355 the Affordable [email protected] Ralph Mitchell Sales Representative, ext. 1313 [email protected] Care Act Eric Rondeau Sales Representative, ext. 1280 [email protected] Editorial from the Bloomberg Opinion editorial Patricia Whalen board Sales Representative, ext. 1310 [email protected] Here’s some news from 2020 that seems almost good: Despite heavy job losses during the pandemic, BUSINESS OFFICE the proportion of Americans without health insur- Susan J. Conti ance didn’t spike, as you might have expected. Some Controller, ext. 1288 [email protected] employers maintained their coverage. Many of those who lost their employer-provided policies picked up Ted Grant Publisher, ext. 1234 Medicaid coverage instead. And others bought indi- [email protected] vidual policies on the state and federal Obamacare Marian Kinney marketplaces. ext. 1212 This illustrates how the 2010 Affordable Care Act [email protected] (ACA) broadly improved Americans’ health security Will Kraft — by making it possible to buy good-quality, often Chief Financial Officer, ext. 1296 subsidized insurance, and by expanding eligibility for [email protected] Medicaid. Paula Villacreses Even so, the uninsured population in the U.S. re- A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 mains unacceptably large — nearly 30 million peo- [email protected] ple, according to the Census Bureau’s 2019 count, Mike Shanahan and probably more now, as the number rose steadily Chief Executive Officer, ext. 1956 while Donald Trump was in the White House. His PAMELA GARRISON [email protected] team worked what mischief it could — shortening to Carolina Trujillo six weeks the fall window for buying insurance on the Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 federal marketplace, for example, and taking various [email protected] steps to squeeze Medicaid enrollment. President Joe The hard work of being poor Jim Wilson Biden is right to move quickly to reverse the damage. Chief Operating Officer, ext. 1200 As Congress advances [email protected] Biden’s first step has been to reopen the federal a COVID-19 relief pack- CIRCULATION Obamacare marketplace for three months beginning age that calls for a $15 Feb. 15, and to boost outreach and marketing efforts national minimum wage Lisa Mahmoud to help people figure out which policies are most eco- Manager, ext. 1239 by 2025, I am aware that [email protected] nomical for them. Several states that run their own some people think that insurance marketplaces have likewise provided spe- being poor is a personal CUSTOMER SERVICE cial enrollment windows for people who have lost em- choice, or something that La’ Mosha Ball ployer coverage during the pandemic. reflects personal failings. Customer Service, ext. 1276 Some 4 million uninsured, low-income Americans It isn’t and it doesn’t. [email protected] could take this new opportunity to obtain health in- I’m a coal miner’s daugh- GRAPHICS surance at no cost because they are entitled to fed- ter — no one has to teach eral subsidies large enough to cover their entire pre- Trevor Andreozzi me about hard work. My Designer miums, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. four siblings and I grew [email protected] Another 4.9 million qualify for subsidies to cover a up in a West Virginia coal Sean Casey large part of their premiums. camp. Hard-working peo- Designer Biden has also told federal health agencies to re- ple were the foundation of [email protected] view many administrative changes that the Trump our lives, even as the air Amanda Lunn administration made to weaken the ACA — includ- we breathed was polluted Designer ing an 84 percent cut in the budget for helping peo- with coal dust. [email protected] ple navigate insurance exchanges, and a decision to The mines offered good Edwin Peralta Jr. allow substandard “short-term” insurance policies to work for a while, but they Designer last as long as three years. took a terrible toll. Our [email protected] Also under review will be two kinds of state Med- communities and wa- NEWSROOM icaid waivers floated by the Trump administration. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ter were contaminated. Mike Alongi One kind would allow states to impose work rules Neighborhoods polluted Incredibly, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia Sports Editor, ext. 1228 for Medicaid beneficiaries, potentially knocking hun- with PCB from abandoned continues to oppose a A$15-per-hour minimum [email protected] dreds of thousands of people off the program. The oth- coal mines had dogs run- wage. Elyse Carmosino er would allow states to restrict Medicaid coverage ning around hairless. Our Reporter, ext. 1264 in return for limited federal funding (block grants). health suffered too. two years without help be- er policies. [email protected] Such waivers were obviously not designed to advance I lost both my parents to cause our annual income We’ve led caravans all Gayla Cawley Medicaid’s mission to provide health coverage for cancer — my dad’s was re- was three dollars too high. around West Virginia to Regional Editor, ext. 1236 [email protected] the poor, and are properly being challenged in court. lated to black lung. I lost All this was before build support for a living Biden’s new secretary of Health and Human Services two brothers to the AIDS COVID-19. When the pan- wage, health care for all, Cheryl Charles (California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has demic hit, I couldn’t even News Editor, ext. 1278 crisis, and one of my daugh- safer working conditions [email protected] been nominated) should rescind them. ters struggles with addic- get the small jobs I relied and good green jobs to re- Biden can further buttress the ACA by working on to help my family sur- Allysha Dunnigan tion. I nearly lost a sister to place the coal mining jobs Reporter, ext. 1302 with Congress to enlarge subsidies for low-income health problems, so I care vive. Congress finally sent that have been killing us [email protected] families buying individual policies. One good strate- us $600 in December — for her in my own home. for decades. Spenser Hasak gy is included in the COVID-19 relief package now Now my husband has not even enough to cover Reverend Barber even Photographer, ext. 1332 under consideration: replacing the existing income chronic obstructive pulmo- our propane heating bill. joined us as we pushed [email protected] ceiling for subsidies — set at 400 percent of the feder- nary disease after decades Here’s what I’d like folks Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., Julia Hopkins al poverty line — with a commitment to ensure that of hard, dangerous work in to understand: We aren’t to support a $15 minimum Photographer, ext. 1224 no one spends more than 8.5 percent of their income the mines and many terri- poor, sick, injured and dy- wage. Amazingly, he’s still [email protected] on premiums. ble injuries. He suffered a ing because of bad choices. refusing — for now. Thor Jourgensen A bare majority could also nullify a prominent law- heart attack in his 40s and We didn’t choose this. We Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 I was disappointed, but [email protected] suit seeking to invalidate the ACA that was filed by is now in his 60s. I have chose hard work, family, poor people are used to Republican-led states, supported by the Trump ad- disabilities of my own, but faith and community. But having to push our politi- Daniel Kane ministration, and heard but not yet decided by the I care for him as best I can. because of bad policies, that Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 cians. If we were quitters, [email protected] Supreme Court. All that’s needed is to restore the I’ve worked my whole wasn’t enough even before we’d have quit by now. But individual mandate’s tax penalty, even if it were set adult life as a cashier, but the pandemic. Now there’s Steve Krause we’re not. News Director, ext. 1229 as low as a dollar. Democrats might also be able to money is tight. Years ago more pressure on our com- We are stronger togeth- [email protected] munities than ever before. create, through budget reconciliation, new incentives I attended night school in er. We may not have cho- for the 12 states that have not yet expanded Medicaid For me, things changed Tréa Lavery hopes of getting a manage- sen our poverty, but we are Reporter, ext. 1317 under the ACA to do so. when I saw the Reverend ment position, but the store choosing to keep fighting [email protected] Probably off the table this year, given the Democrats’ gave it to a 19-year-old man William J. Barber II on for what’s right. Guthrie Scrimgeour slim advantage in Congress, are two of Biden’s signa- with no experience instead. television preaching. He Reporter, ext. 1222 ture campaign proposals: a public insurance option, When we tried to get urged us to use the bless- Pamela Garrison is a [email protected] and a reduction in the Medicare age from 65 to 60. public assistance, we ings we do have to work member of the West Virgin- Anne Marie Tobin Even if those efforts have to wait, progress through learned just how meager toward better policies for Assignment Editor, ext. 1307 smaller steps is feasible. The administration should do — and hard to get — it can all of us. Now, as a mem- ia chapter of the Poor Peo- [email protected] everything it can to repair and fortify the ACA. be. After one of my hus- ber of the Poor People’s ple’s Campaign: A Nation- TECHNOLOGY band’s injuries, we went Campaign, I fight for fair- al Call for Moral Revival. Tim Noyes Director, ext. 1247 TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS, PLEASE MAIL TO THE DAILY ITEM, P.O. 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ASSOCIATED PRESS She maintains the way the EPA evaluates such com- Super Bowl ring When President Joe plaints makes it nearly im- Biden made environmen- possible to prevail because tal protection a key el- GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) floor of the car and was proving with scientific ement of his campaign, certainty that pollution is — The son of a former kicked outside the vehicle, he promised to overhaul Green Bay Packer says he said. causing disease is a nearly the federal office that in- insurmountable obstacle. he is heartbroken after “All I can do now is sit vestigates complaints losing his father’s Super back and wait,” Kostel- Ben Eaton, a Perry from people in minority County Commissioner in- Bowl II ring, and he is of- nik said. “Maybe anoth- communities who believe fering a $5,000 reward for er idea will pop up, and volved in the Uniontown they have been unfairly complaint, said attorneys its return. I will follow all pursuits. harmed by industrial pol- Mike Kostelnik told Right now, I’m just wait- warned that discrimina- lution or waste disposal. tion claims usually go no- the Green Bay Press-Ga- ing.” Although the Environ- where, but residents felt zette that he believes Ron Kostelnik played mental Protection Agency their evidence — including he lost the ring that be- for the Packers for eight PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS acknowledges that dis- photos and videos — was longed to his dad, former seasons from 1961 to advantaged communities Ben Eaton, a Perry County (Ala) Commission- compelling. “What’s the Packers defensive tack- 1968 and helped the in America are dispro- er stands at the entry of Arrowhead Landfill in use of having these agen- le Ron Kostelnik, last team win five NFL portionately affected by Uniontown, Ala. cies,” he said, “if they’re not weekend when he and championships and the pollution, hundreds of going to do the job?” his family went to visit first two Super Bowls. complaints sent to its civil bearing the brunt of indus- Commission called the dis- Residents of a predom- his daughter at Indiana He finished his career rights office since the mid- trial pollution can bring a missal of the Uniontown inantly Black and Latino University and take an- playing one season for 1990s have only once re- complaint if federal money complaint “another dis- community in Oakland, other daughter to tour the Baltimore Colts in sulted in a formal finding is tied to the project. tressing step in the wrong California were similarly Miami University in 1969 and was inducted of discrimination. In Uniontown, Ala- direction” by the EPA office. disappointed with results of Ohio. into the Packers Hall of The situation has pro- bama — a mainly Black The outcome was typ- their civil rights complaint He said he had been Fame in 1989. He died of voked criticism from the town of 2,200 — residents ical. In three decades of over air pollution from ships wearing the ring but took a heart attack in 1993 at U.S. Civil Rights Commis- complained to the EPA in fielding complaints, EPA’s and truck traffic at the busy it off and stored it in the age 53. sion, the EPA’s own Office 2013 about the Alabama civil rights office has al- Port of Oakland. car’s console. “It’s the ring my father of Inspector General and Department of Environ- most never found pollu- Margaret Gordon, a Kostelnik said he made wore,” he said. “A lot of citizens who have filed mental Management’s tion was adversely affect- co-founder of the West only one stop along the things he went through in complaints that some- oversight of a huge landfill ing human health. And Oakland Environmental way, at a BP gas station life after football were in times languished for years containing 4 million tons without such a finding, the Indicators Project, said in Greensburg, Indiana. that ring. It’s a ring that — or decades. of coal ash that residents agency won’t even consid- her group did not have When he was at Miami I wore during the times I Under Title VI of the blame for respiratory, kid- er whether illegal discrim- a seat at the table when and discovered the ring was building my business. 1964 Civil Rights Act, ney and other ailments. ination occurred. EPA hammered out an was no longer in the con- So, it’s all of the energy states, cities and other en- Five years later, the EPA Marianne Engleman-La- informal resolution with sole, the family went back and the issues that ap- tities that receive federal dismissed the complaint, do, who was recently ap- the port. Air pollution is to the gas station to look pear that are in that ring. funds are prohibited from saying residents hadn’t pointed by the Biden ad- still a problem, she said, for it and to report it miss- I felt like it gave me a lot discriminating because of proven the landfill caused ministration to the EPA’s although port officials are ing to police. It’s possible of strength in some very race, color or national or- their health problems. office of general counsel, now more willing to listen the ring ended up on the trying times.” igin. That means citizens The U.S. Civil Rights had helped Uniontown to community members. Virginia lawmakers vote to legalize marijuana in 2024

By Denise Lavoie the Senate bill. average arrest rate of Black and Sarah Rankin Several Democrats said individuals for marijuana ASSOCIATED PRESS they hoped Northam would possession was 3.5 times send the legislation back higher than the arrest rate RICHMOND, Va. — Vir- to them with amendments, ginia lawmakers gave for white individuals. The including speeding up the study also found that Black final approval Saturday date for legalization. to a bill that will legalize people were convicted at a “If we have already made rate 3.9 times higher than marijuana for adult recre- the decision that simple ational use, but not until white people. possession should be re- The bill calls for dedi- 2024, when retail sales of pealed, we could have done cating 30 percent of mari- the drug would also begin. that today and ended the juana tax revenue — after With a compromise bill disproportionate fines on clearing the House and communities of color,” said program costs — to a Can- Senate, Virginia becomes Sen. Jennifer McClellan. nabis Equity Reinvest- the first Southern state to “Let’s be absolutely clear ment Fund. The money vote to legalize marijuana, — this bill is not legaliza- would be used to help com- joining 15 other states and tion, and there are a lot of munities that have been the District of Columbia. steps between here and le- historically over-policed The legislation now goes galization,” she said. for marijuana crimes, with to Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam’s spokeswom- funds going toward schol- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Northam, who supports an, Alena Yarmosky, said arships, workforce devel- legalization. the governor “looks for- Sen. Jeremy McPike, D-Prince William, left, Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Ports- opment and job placement The bill was a top priority ward to continuing to im- mouth, center and Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, right, confer on mar- services, and low- or no-in- for Democrats, who framed prove this legislation.” ijuana legislation before the floor session of the Virginia Senate, which terest loans for qualified legalization as a necessary “There’s still a lot of is meeting inside the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, Va. cannabis businesses. step to end the disparate work ahead, but this bill Virginians who have a treatment of people of color will help to reinvest in our a reenactment clause that of marijuana, but House “This moves us in a ... marijuana-related convic- under current marijuana communities and reduce will require a second vote Democrats argued that direction to strike down tion, have family members laws. But talks between inequities in our criminal from the General Assem- legalization without a le- and to address those in- with a conviction, or live in Democrats in the House and justice system,” she said. bly next year, but only on gal market for marijuana stitutional barriers, and an area that is economical- Senate grew tense in recent Under the legislation, the regulatory framework could promote the growth over-policing, over-arrests, ly distressed could qualify days, and a compromise ver- possession of up to an ounce and criminal penalties for of the black market. over-convictions of African as social equity applicants sion of the massive bill did (28.3 grams) of marijuana several offenses, including Lawmakers last year de- Americans who do not use not emerge publicly until will become legal beginning underage use and public criminalized marijuana, marijuana at a higher rate who would get preference late Saturday afternoon. Jan. 1, 2024, at the same consumption of marijuana. making simple possession than our white counter- for licenses to get into the “It’s been a lot of work to time sales will begin and A second vote will not be a civil penalty that can be parts, but we seem to get marijuana marketplace as get here, but I would say regulations will go into ef- required on legalization. punished by a fine of no the brunt of criminal con- cultivators, wholesalers, that we’re on the path to fect to control the marijua- The Senate had sought more than $25. victions,” Herring said. processors and retailers. an equitable law allowing na marketplace in Virginia. to legalize simple posses- House Majority Leader A recent study by the The largest portion of the responsible adults to use Under a provision Sen- sion this year to immedi- Charniele Herring said that legislature’s research and tax revenue from marijuana cannabis,” said Sen. Adam ate Democrats insisted on, ately end punishments for while the legislation isn’t watchdog agency found sales would go toward fund- Ebbin, the chief sponsor of the legislation will include people with small amounts perfect, it was a “justice bill.” that from 2010-2019, the ing pre-K for at-risk kids. A6 THE DAILY ITEM MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 POLICE/FIRE

All address information, particu- Accidents Police search for armed larly arrests, reflect police records. A report of a motor vehicle In the event of a perceived inac- accident at Chestnut Street curacy, it is the sole responsibility and Union Street at 1:59 man on Lynn/Salem border of the concerned party to contact p.m. Friday; at 50 Lynn Shore Drive at 4:00 p.m. Friday; at the relevant police department and building. Lynn police sent three hicle and I started walk- Boston Street and Rhodes By Guthrie have the department issue a no- Scrimgeour Upon arrival, officers or four cars to assist, per ing towards the area,” he Avenue at 5:35 p.m. Friday; ITEM STAFF tice of correction to the Daily Item. at Park Street and Western spoke to a witness on their report and units said. “All of a sudden an scene and observed that from Salem, Peabody, officer came up with a rifle Corrections or clarifications will not Avenue at 6:55 p.m. Friday; SALEM — Law enforce- the windows of a backhoe North Eastern Massachu- and asked me to leave the be made without express notice of ay 540 Chestnut St. at 6:57 ment officers conducted a p.m. Friday; at the Porthole loader in the rear of the setts Law Enforcement area right away.” change from the arresting police search Sunday afternoon Pub on 98 Lynnway at 11:35 for a six-foot-tall black lot had been shattered by Council (NEMLEC) and By 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Sa- department. p.m. Friday; at 883 Western male suspect wearing a projectile. Salem State University lem police reported that Ave. at 10:20 a.m. Saturday; grey clothing and carry- Evidence was located were also on the scene. they had not yet located LYNN at Union Street and Wash- ing a long gun (possibly an showing that this incident Salem resident Fred the individual in question. ington Street at 10:46 a.m. air rifle or BB gun) in the was likely the result of an Votta, who drove past Anyone with informa- Arrests Saturday; at 210 Lewis St. at woods behind the Walmart air rifle, and BBs are sus- the scene, reported that tion on this incident is 11:36 a.m. Saturday; at 207 on Highland Avenue. pected to be the projectiles a large section of the urged to call the Salem Raviel Carrasquillo, 38, of Lynnfield St. at 3:30 p.m. According to Salem Po- in question. Walmart parking lot had Police Criminal Investi- 11 Nelson St. Lynn, was ar- Saturday; at 74 Chestnut St. lice, officers responded to There were no identi- been blocked off and that gations Division (CID) rested at 2:50 p.m. Saturday at 6:21 p.m. Saturday; at 5 a 10:50 a.m. report that a fied threats to individuals police had set up a large at (978) 745-9700 or the on charges of larceny, assault Magnolia Ave. at 6:53 p.m. man with a rifle had run made during the incident perimeter. anonymous tip line at and battery and defacement Saturday; at 128 Washington into the woods behind the according to Salem PD. “I stepped out of my ve- (978) 619-5627. St. at 11:17 p.m. Saturday; of property. A report of a motor vehicle Michael Green, 15, of 31 accident involving a police Phillips Ave. Lynn was arrest- vehicle on 85 Foster Road at ed at 2:44 p.m. Friday on 3:30 p.m. Friday; charges of resisting arrest, re- ceiving a stolen motor vehicle, Overdose trespassing and disorderly conduct. A report of an overdose on 1 Kingsley Terrace at 11:03 Veasna Oeun, 17, of 182 p.m. Friday; at CVS Pharma- Chestnut St. Lynn was ar- cy at 65 Boston St. at 10:11 rested at 3:05 p.m. Friday on a.m. Saturday; at charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle, resisting arrest, Robbery breaking and entering, and unlicensed operation of a A report of a robbery on 19 motor vehicle. Mall St. at 9:47 p.m. Friday; Sarah Perras, 40, of 224 at Planet Fitness on 50 Bos- ton St. at 3:35 a.m. Saturday; Washington St. Lynn was ar- rested at 7:52 a.m. Saturday Theft on charges of assault and battery, carrying a dangerous A report of larceny at 8 weapon, drug possession and Houghton St. at 2:26 p.m. driving with a suspended li- Friday; at 140 Timson St. cense. at 5:34 p.m. Friday; at 280 Christian Rosario, 28, of Union St. at 6:27 p.m. Friday; at 545 Western Ave. at 12:44 8 Windsor Ave. Lynn was ar- p.m. Saturday; at 8 French St. rested at 2:25 p.m. Friday on at 4:04 p.m. Saturday charges of unlicensed opera- A report of shoplifting from tion of a motor vehicle. the Walmart on 780 Lynnway Michael Sanchez, 28, of at 4:44 p.m. Friday; from the 22 Warren St. Lynn was ar- Market Basket on 40 Federal rested at 8:09 p.m. Friday on St. at 1:15 p.m. Saturday a charge of drug distribution. Richard Stringer, 38, of 52 Violence PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Andrew St. Lynn was arrested A report of an assault and at 10:35 p.m. Saturday on battery on 42 West Baltimore Conference attendees pose for a photo next to a statue of former president Donald Trump at the charges of assault and bat- St. at 7:20 p.m. Saturday; at merchandise show at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla. tery on a police officer, and 24 Tilton Terrace at 4:04 a.m. operating under the influence. Sunday. Trump calls for GOP unity, Former Lynn Police officer facing charges repeats lies about election loss By Jill Colvin his unfounded claim that a while; Barack Obama former aide who is seeking in attack of Black ASSOCIATED PRESS he lost the November elec- was famously seen kite- to oust Ohio Rep. Anthony tion only because of mass surfing on vacation after Gonzalez, who voted in ORLANDO, Fla. — Tak- voter fraud — an asser- he departed, while George favor of Trump’s impeach- man in custody ing the stage for the first tion that has been repeat- W. Bush said he believed ment. time since leaving office, edly rejected by judges, Obama “deserves my si- Still, in his speech Sun- former President Donald SALEM — Former Lynn Bennett, who was enlisted Republican state officials lence” and took up paint- day he insisted the only Trump on Sunday called Police officer Matthew Cop- by the Essex County Dis- and Trump’s own admin- ing. gulf in the party was “be- for Republican Party uni- pinger will face criminal trict Attorney’s office to istration. Not Trump. ty, even as he exacerbated tween a handful of Wash- charges after a clerk magis- independently investigate Still, Trump continued He delivered a sharp re- intraparty divisions and ington, D.C., establish- trate ruled last Friday that the incident. to repeat what Demo- buke of what he framed as trumpeted lies about the ment political hacks and there was probable cause to Coppinger’s attorney, Ken crats have dubbed the “big the new administration’s election in a speech that everybody else, all over advance his case. Anderson, said Coppinger lie,” calling the election first month of failures, in- made clear he intends to the country.” Coppinger is accused of was justified in striking “rigged” and insisting that cluding Biden’s approach remain a dominant polit- While he no longer has assaulting Victor White, a White because White was he won in November, even to immigration and the ical force. his social media mega- Black man, while he was drunk and belligerent, and though he lost by more border. Speaking at the Con- phone after being barred in custody at the Lynn Po- refused to comply with re- than 7 million votes. “Joe Biden has had servative Political Action from Twitter and Face- lice Station following his peated commands to re- “As you know, they just the most disastrous first Conference, where he has book, Trump has already arrest last summer. move his mask. lost the White House,” he month of any president in been hailed as a returning been inching back into Coppinger, 35, was al- Anderson said he was said of Biden, rewriting modern history,” Trump hero, Trump blasted his public life. He called into legedly caught on a police disappointed with the history as he teased the said. successor, President Joe conservative news outlets station security camera clerk magistrate’s ruling prospect that he will run White House press sec- Biden, and tried to cement after Rush Limbaugh’s on June 15 striking White last Friday. again in 2024. “I may even retary Jen Psaki brushed his status as the party’s death and to wish Tiger in a station jail cell, after “Probable cause is a very decide to beat them for a off the expected criticism. undisputed leader despite Woods well after the pro White refused to take off low threshold and we look third time,” he said. “We’ll see what he says, his loss in November. golfer was injured in a car his face mask. forward to defending this And he mocked those but our focus is certain- “Do you miss me yet?” crash. He has also issued The video, released by in a setting where all the who have warned that ly not on what President Trump said after taking WBUR, allegedly shows evidence will be present- such talk will damage the Trump is saying at CPAC,” statements, including one the stage, where his old Coppinger punching and ed,” he said. party. she told reporters. blasting Mitch McConnell rally soundtrack had been elbowing White, who was White, a Tufts Univer- “If Republicans don’t get Aside from criticizing after the Senate Repub- playing. “I stand before unarmed at the time, be- sity cook who was arrest- this and the other things Biden, Trump used the lican leader excoriated you today to declare that fore wrestling him to the ed after police received I’m going to say, then you speech to crown himself Trump for inciting the the incredible journey we ground. Another officer is a noise complaint and a should, like the Supreme the future of the Repub- Capitol riot. McConnell begun together ... is far also present in the room. report of public drinking Court, be ashamed of lican Party, even as many has since said he would from being over.” Coppinger resigned from at his home last summer, yourselves,” he said. leaders argue they must “absolutely” support Though Trump has flirt- the police department days said that he wants Cop- The conference’s annual move in a new, less divi- Trump if he were the GOP ed with the the idea of after the alleged beating. pinger prosecuted because unscientific straw poll of sive direction after Re- nominee in 2024. creating a third party, he He appeared in Salem what he did was wrong. just over 1,000 attendees publicans lost not only At his Mar-a-Lago club pledged Sunday to remain District Court Thursday “I instinctively put my found that 97% approve of the White House but both in Palm Beach, Florida, part of what he called “our at a show-cause hearing, hand up and I was struck the job Trump did as pres- chambers of Congress in Trump has been quietly beloved party.” where evidence was pre- with an elbow or a fist on ident. But they were much the last elections. meeting with aides and “I’m going to continue sented related to the event. my head, neck, leg, stom- more ambiguous about And he insisted the senior party leaders as he to fight right by your side. “It’s clear from the video ach and shoulder and I whether he should run party was united, even builds his post-presiden- We’re not starting new and Mr. White’s testimony yelled for help,” White said. again, with 68% saying he as he called out by name tial political operation. parties,” he said. “We have that he was struck numer- If convicted, Coppinger should. Republicans who voted While he has already en- the Republican Party. It’s ous times,” said Special may face up to two and a If the 2024 primary were to impeach him for incit- dorsed several pro-Trump going to be strong and Prosecutor David Bennett half years in prison. held today and Trump ing the Jan. 6 riot at the candidates, aides have united like never before.” at the hearing. He will be arraigned in were in the race, just 55% Capitol, including the No. The conference, held this been working this past “The statute that allows March at a date that has said they would vote for 3 House Republican, Rep. year in Orlando instead of week to develop bench- police to use reasonable not yet been determined. him, followed by Florida Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the Washington suburbs marks for those seeking force does not allow them Material from the Bos- Gov. Ron DeSantis at 21%. and lashed those he labels because of COVID-19 re- his endorsement to make to strike an individual in ton Globe was used in this Without Trump in the RINOs, “Republican in strictions, has served as sure the candidates are the face in a jail cell,” said report. field, DeSantis garnered name only.” a tribute to Trump and 43% support, followed by “We cannot have lead- serious and have set up Trumpism, complete with 8% for South Dakota Gov. ers who show more pas- full-fledged political and Neptune Towers Apartments fundraising organizations Will be accepting applications for placement on the waiting list for housing from a golden statue in his like- Kristi Noem and 7% each sion for condemning their March 1, 2021 to March 15, 2021 ness on display. Speakers, for former Secretary of fellow Americans than before he gets involved. 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By Patrick Whittle sioner Dr. Deidre Gifford Many producers report- ASSOCIATED PRESS said in a statement Sun- ed an increase in online day that though the state maple sales early in the PORTLAND, Maine — A has increased capacity to pandemic, she said. congressman from Maine accommodate online and NEW HAMPSHIRE who cast one of two Dem- telephone requests, delays ocratic votes against the are likely. Democratic Rep. Annie $1.9 trillion pandemic re- Connecticut has more Kuster said the authoriza- lief bill said the proposal than 500,000 people aged tion of a third COVID-19 contained too much un- 55 and over and 160,000 vaccine has the potential necessary spending. educators and childcare to be a “game changer” for Rep. Jared Golden, who workers. The state is get- the state and the nation. represents Maine’s vast, ting about 130,000 vaccine The Food and Drug Ad- mostly rural and political- doses per week from the ministration cleared the ly mixed 2nd Congressio- federal government. Johnson & Johnson one- nal District, said he “won’t The positivity rate in shot COVID-19 vaccine on support trillions more in Connecticut is holding Saturday. funding that is poorly tar- steady, as it is in all six Kuster said the news geted or in many cases not states in New England, came the same week as necessary at this moment where positivity rates are COVID-19 hospitaliza- in time.” The proposal, tions in New Hampshire which had strong support either declining or staying about the same. fell below 100 for the first from Democratic Presi- time since November. The latest average pos- dent Joe Biden, passed the “There is light at the itivity rate in Connecti- U.S. House of Representa- end of the tunnel and by cut is 3.38 percent. State PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tives on Saturday. working together, relying health departments are The only other Democrat Volunteers Robert Lewis, left, and Leonard Lee, second from left, dis- on science, and following calculating positivity rate to vote against the propos- tribute masks and sanitizer to people who have received a COVID-19 the guidance of public differently across the al was Rep. Kurt Schrader inoculation at a vaccination site at the Reggie Lewis Center, in Boston. health officials we will of Oregon. The proposal country, but for Connecti- have brighter days ahead,” passed along party lines cut the AP calculates the ago. The site, which is owned late March this time. Kuster said. by a fairly thin margin. rate by dividing new cas- The communities that by Roxbury Community “It’s kind of a bummer, New Hampshire Sen. Golden said he support- es by test specimens us- remain at highest risk College, was slated to serve but probably the right de- Jeanne Shaheen, a Dem- ed portions of the bill that ing data from The COVID are scattered around the hundreds of people over cision,” Jenna Baird who ocrat, also said Sunday focus on key recovery proj- Tracking Project. state. They include small the course of the weekend. runs the retail portion of she’s reintroducing a pro- ects such as vaccine dis- The seven-day rolling towns such as Acushnet College president Valerie Baird Farm told the Rut- posal designed to improve tribution and emergency average of the positivity and Rutland and cities Roberson said in a state- land Herald. vaccine rates in under- federal unemployment as- rate in Connecticut did such as Chicopee and Fall ment it’s “crucial to have “We usually do it both served areas and among sistance. not increase over the past River. Boston is listed in a mass vaccination center days … and we estimat- communities of color. “This bill addresses ur- two weeks, going from the “yellow,” or moderate, that is accessible via pub- ed around 700 people in RHODE ISLAND gent needs, and then bur- 3.46 percent on Feb. 13 to category. lic transportation in a lo- two days, so it’s grown to ies them under a moun- 3.38 percent on Feb. 27. “The public health risk cation that is familiar and be quite the event on our The Rhode Island De- farm,” Baird said. “Ev- tain of unnecessary or MASSACHUSETTS reduction measures re- comfortable.” partment of Health said main the same. Individu- eryone does it a little bit untimely spending,” Gold- VERMONT the number of new cases en said. The number of cities als must continue to wear differently, but we try to in the state trended down- The aid bill’s next test is and towns in Massachu- masks or face coverings Another event canceled promote it a lot. We do free ward over the past week. in the U.S. Senate. setts that the state has while out in public, main- by the coronavirus pan- rosemary waffles, we do The department said the designated as among the tain 6-foot social distanc- demic is the annual Maple free tours all day — stuff number of new cases per CONNECTICUT highest risk for COVID-19 ing, stay home when you Open House Weekend in like that.” 100,000 was about 210. Health officials in Con- transmission continues to are sick, and get tested if Vermont. The decision to cancel For the preceding week, necticut are expecting fall. you have symptoms or are The event, in which ma- the event for a second it was nearly 250, the de- an avalanche of requests The Massachusetts De- identified as a close con- ple syrup makers in the year came after talking partment said. for appointments as the partment of Public Health tact,” the department said country’s top maple pro- to members who said The number of new hos- state on Monday opens up said 28 municipalities in a statement. ducing state open their they weren’t comfortable pital admissions also fell COVID-19 vaccines to ev- were in the state’s “red” The Reggie Lewis Track sugar houses to the pub- participating because of slightly. eryone 55 and over as well category for COVID-19 and Athletic Center has lic, has been canceled for the pandemic, said Cory The health department as school teachers and risk as of late February. been turned into a mass a second year in the row. Ayotte, communications also said more than 71,000 other school staff. More than 100 communi- vaccination site with a A similar event in Maine director for the Vermont Rhode Islanders are now Acting Department of ties were in the highest hope of reaching commu- was canceled last year but Maple Sugar Makers As- fully vaccinated against Public Health Commis- risk category two weeks nities of color in Boston. is slated to go forward in sociation. the virus.

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Massachusetts man indicted Rhode Island voters to weigh park and sexually assault- over the past five years, School board member Arrest warrant issued in on state bond questions ing her before abandon- the school said in a state- who used anti-Semitic for suspect in slaying in death of parents ing her in an unfamiliar ment. MIDDLEBOROUGH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) neighborhood. The funds were raised slur on TV resigns of Yale student (AP) — A Massachusetts — Rhode Island voters are Joshua Besaw, 37, of as part of the university’s Thompson, is set to be $3 billion BrownTogether LOWELL (AP) — A NEW HAVEN, Conn. man has been indicted by heading to the polls on school board member in (AP) — An arrest war- a grand jury stemming Tuesday, but instead of sentenced to 20 to 25 campaign. years in prison Monday in “As our nation continues a Massachusetts city has rant has been issued for a from the fatal stabbing of voting for candidates for said he is resigning imme- suspect in the slaying of a state office, citizens are federal court in Hartford. to confront racism and dis- his parents in December. diately after his use of an Yale graduate student, au- being asked to weigh in on He pleaded guilty to a kid- crimination while battling District Attorney Timo- anti-Semitic slur on live thorities said Friday. thy Cruz’s office said Ryan seven bond measures for napping charge last year. a pandemic that dispro- portionately affects people cable television. Qinxuan Pan is wanted True, 21, was indicted for about $400 million in pro- Federal prosecutors said Besaw enticed the girl into of color, the importance of Robert Hoey Jr., 66, an- in the Feb. 6 killing of Kev- two counts of murder on posed state spending. his car at a park in Web- addressing issues of di- nounced his resignation in in Jiang, who was found Friday. True previously By far the largest is ster, Massachusetts, on versity, equity and inclu- a Facebook video on Friday. lying outside his car on pleaded not guilty to the Question 1, which if ap- May 31, 2019, and drove sion has never been more He made the anti-Semit- a New Haven street with same charges in district proved, would authorize her over the state line to clear,” President Christina ic comment during a live multiple gunshot wounds. court, the Boston Globe the state to borrow more than $107 million for sev- a wooded area in Thomp- Paxson said. episode of the show “City Pan, 29, is believed to reported. eral projects at the state’s son, Connecticut. After he At the Center for the Life,” and a video clip of it be staying in the Atlanta Police responded to a three public colleges, in- sexually assaulted her, he Study of Race and Ethnic- surfaced on Wednesday. area and should be con- Middleborough home cluding more than $57 dropped her off in Dudley, ity in America, for exam- Hoey was a member of the sidered armed and dan- where True resided with million to rebuild the Uni- Massachusetts, where she ple, scholars from across Lowell School Committee. gerous, Supervisory Dep- his parents on Dec. 10. versity of Rhode Island borrowed a stranger’s cell- the academic spectrum He said in his resignation uty U.S. Marshal Matthew They found the bodies of Fine Arts Center. phone to call her parents. are convening for urgent video that people should Duffy said. Renee True, 55, and David Question 2, if approved, Besaw was arrested two explorations on how an- “condemn what I said,” the He was seen in the Geor- True, 52. would allow for the borrow- months later, after tests ti-Black racism permeates Boston Globe reported. gia capital suburbs of Du- The case will be moved ing of $74 million for envi- showed DNA on cigarettes American public health, City leaders condemned luth or Brookhaven, driv- to a higher court because ronmental and recreation he discarded matched criminal justice and elec- Hoey’s use of the slur and ing with family members, of the indictments, but a projects including $33 DNA evidence collected tion procedures. had planned to hold a spe- carrying a black backpack date for an arraignment million for state beaches, from the girl. Prosecutors At the Center for the cial session to consider a and acting strange days has not been disclosed. parks and campgrounds. said many Webster resi- Study of Slavery and Jus- resolution calling for him after the killing, Duffy If approved, Question 3 dents lived in fear until tice, faculty and students to resign. Robert Trestan, said. Feds taking final would allow for the bor- Besaw was arrested. are collaborating with the the director of the New Pan, an MIT graduate, comments about plan rowing of $65 million to Besaw’s lawyer, William Smithsonian’s National England chapter of the is accused of stealing an build and rehabilitate Paetzold, wrote in a court Museum of African Amer- Anti-Defamation League, SUV from a Massachu- to save right whales housing, particulary af- document that Besaw is ican History to gather sto- told the Boston Globe that setts dealership the day of accepting responsibility ries from descendants of he welcomed Hoey’s resig- the killing before driving PORTLAND, Maine (AP) fordable units. for his crimes and doesn’t slaves. nation. to Connecticut. — The federal government Question 4 would replen- oppose the lengthy prison is taking the last of the ish $72 million in funding for state Department of sentence. He said Besaw comments about a propos- Transportation construc- “is not a lost cause” and al to try to save an endan- tion projects. has the ability to make gered species of whale. Question 5 would borrow positive changes in his Local news in the palm of your hand The North Atlantic right $15 million for the De- life. whale numbers only about partment of Human Ser- Paetzold said Besaw, a 360. The National Marine vices to distribute to fix, truck driver, was addict- Fisheries Service is taking expand or build new ear- ed to opiates at the time comments about its propos- ly childhood and daycare of the kidnapping, which al to reduce risk to right classrooms. he believes played a role whales until March 1. Question 6 would borrow in the crimes. He also said The government’s pro- $7 million for arts and cul- psychological testing of posal to help the whales tural grants. Besaw concluded he has a includes changes to the Question 7 would borrow personality disorder and U.S. lobster fishing indus- $60 million to build new emotional immaturity. try, which is one of the industrial parks and con- most lucrative marine in- tinue to pay for the recon- Brown raises $20M dustries in the Northeast. struction of piers at Quon- to support diversity, The whales are vulnerable set’s Port of Davisville. to entanglement in fishing Adding interest over the equity and inclusion gear. 20-year life of the bonds PROVIDENCE, R.I. 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He is expected to Hadjicostis a raw nerve with some in pic Community Police survive his injuries, Tip- ASSOCIATED PRESS the east Mediterranean Station, just northwest of pet said. island nation, who con- downtown, around 6 p.m, “I continue to love you NICOSIA, Cyprus — A sider it to be fraught with said Capt. Jonathan Tip- Ryan Fischer, you risked FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS man has been charged Satanic connotations. pet, commanding officer of your life to fight for our with uttering threats and According to the Cyprus the department’s elite Rob- Lady Gaga sings the national anthem during family. You’re forever a causing a disturbance News Agency, an associa- bery-Homicide Division. 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©2021 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 Bergdorf, Dorr highlight most recent members of 1,000-point club By Mike Alongi 2020), Jalen Echevarria of 2001), Tyler Grillo ITEM SPORTS EDITOR (1,507 points, 2019), Pa- (Class of 2009), Tori Faieta mela Gonzalez (1,436 (Class of 2011), Nick Ga- When the news broke points, 2019) and Olivia gliolo (Class of 2012), Jen- that schools would be al- Nazaire (1,178 points, nie Mucciarone (Class of lowed to play winter sports 2018). 2014), Brianna Rudolph this year, student-athletes On an interesting note, (Class of 2014) and Dennis around the North Shore there are also two current Bailer (Class of 2015). rejoiced at their opportu- North Shore coaches on Dorr followed 11 days nity to have a successful later on Jan. 26, reaching season. St. Mary’s senior the St. Mary’s all-time scoring list. Peabody boys 1,000 points after a Maiya Bergdorf and Win- 19-point effort against throp senior Maura Dorr basketball coach Thad Broughton is the Spar- Gloucester. Dorr became made the most of that op- the 15th player and fth portunity, as both were tans’ all-time leading scor- girls player to reach the able to score their 1,000th er, nishing his career in milestone in Winthrop career point during the 2002 with 2,005 points, history, and the rst since course of the year. while St. Mary’s boys Tayjaun McKenzie and Bergdorf was the rst to coach David Brown n- Devin Pulsifer both reach the milestone, be- ished his career in 1989 reached the mark in 2018. coming the 18th player with 1,267 points. First on that Winthrop list and seventh girls player in Other players on the St. is Chris Tsiotos, who n- the history of St. Mary’s to Mary’s 1,000-point scorer ished his career in 1973 reach 1,000 career points list include Peter Gray with 1,003 points and cur- on Jan. 15. Bergdorf is (Class of 1982), Derrick rently has the honor of the also the fth player in the Morris (Class of 1995), Ed Winthrop High basketball ITEM FILE PHOTOS past four seasons to reach Lewis (Class of 1995), court bearing his name. the mark, following Joe Robyn Mazin (Class of St. Mary’s forward Maiya Bergdorf (left) and Winthrop guard Maura Dorr Abate-Walsh (1,065 points, 1997), Loren Green (Class BASKETBALL, B2 (right) both hit the 1,000-point milestone for their careers this season. Davern, Chaplain, Shull, Porazinski reach 100-point milestone in 2021 season By Mike Alongi list of St. Mary’s girls Smith (186 points), Paul ITEM SPORTS EDITOR hockey scorers that in- Usher (154 points), Justin cludes all-time leading Santerre (148 points), Dan- Even with a shortened scorer Abby Gauthier — te Maribito (133 points), season in 2020-2021, sev- who nished her career Jason Bullock (130 points), eral local hockey players with a seemingly untouch- Doug Comfort (126 points), — two of whom were team- able 358 career points Todd Langlais (122 points), mates — were able to reach (179 goals, 179 assists). Jimmy Mamos (110 the milestone of 100 career The rest of the Spartans points), Alan Hogan (104 points. St. Mary’s senior girls hockey list includes points), Jason Rexinis (101 Samantha Porazinski, St. Courtney Winters (234 points) and Colin Reddy Mary’s sophomore Jenna points), Christen Hart (100 points). Chaplain, Bishop Fenwick (200 points), Alison Butler Davern also got her mile- senior Gabby Davern and (199 points), Michelle stone out of the way early Marblehead senior Will Golden (185 points), Erin on in the year, notching her Shull all reached the mark McAndrews (174 points), 100th point on Jan. 24th. over the course of the year, Sabrina Iannetti (173 She joins Lexi McNeil (118 a testament to their scor- points), Courtney White points) as the only two girls ing prowess for their re- (160 points) and Kaleigh players to hit the milestone spective teams. Finigan (142 points). Pora- for Bishop Fenwick. Chaplain was the rst zinski nishes her career On the boys side for the player to hit 100 career with 102 points, while Crusaders, John Hanlon is points this season, doing so Chaplain currently has the program’s all-time in a 9-0 St. Mary’s win on 132 points with two more leading scorer with a stel- Jan. 18. On the other seasons to play. lar 206 points. Cam Martin hand, Porazinski nearly The St. Mary’s boys hock- (110 points), Chris Garofa- ran out of time before ey team has its own stellar lo (110 points) and Jay reaching the mark -- scor- list of 100-point scorers, ITEM FILE PHOTOS Mroz (105 points) also ing her 100th point in the headlined by Charlie Cap- reached the career mile- Clockwise from top left, St. Mary’s Samantha Porazinski, Marblehead’s Spartans’ penultimate illo’s program-leading 199 stone for Fenwick. Will Shull, St. Mary’s Jenna Chaplain and Bishop Fenwick’s Gabby Davern game on Feb. 17. Either points. Also on the list for all scored their 100th career point during the 2021 season. way, the teammates join a the Spartans are Matt HOCKEY, B2

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PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS World Series Park Tuukka Rask made 20 saves for the Bruins in a win over the New York Rangers Sunday. Hammersmith Family capacity and curbside Restaurant recently made pickup and takeout. a donation to World Series “Hammersmith Family McAvoy, Rask lead Bruins past Rangers Park, as it has done for Restaurant has been one of our sponsors for many NEW YORK (AP) — Alexandar Georgiev McAvoy hammered a eyes. The ice was tilted a many past seasons. Ham- years and has uncondi- Charlie McAvoy had a goal made 31 saves, but the one-timer to push the mersmith is a family lot.” tionally renewed their and an assist, leading the Rangers fell for the second Bruins’ lead to 3-0 at owned and operated The Bruins and Rang- sponsorship every season,” Boston Bruins to a 4-1 win time in three games. Colin 10:20 of the second peri- restaurant that’s been ers have met four times in said World Series Park su- against the New York Blackwell scored for New od. Pastrnak and Brad serving the Saugus com- the month of February perintendent Bob Davis. Rangers on Sunday. York. Marchand assisted on the munity for the past 47 this season, all at MSG. “When we hosted the Spe- Tuukka Rask made 20 “Really happy with how play. years. They’re located at The teams are scheduled cial Olympics, the Ham- saves and earned his 299th the team played today,” “Even though I thought 330 Central Street in Sau- to play four more times at mersmith staff always NHL victory. Charlie Coyle McAvoy said. “We stuck to- we played structurally gus Center and are open TD Garden in Boston came to help us, even if it scored twice and David gether, kind of felt like a sound, they took it to us for breakfast and lunch during this abbreviated was after working a long Pastrnak added two as- must-win. We are not com- and we didn’t match their Monday through Friday 56-game season with re- day at the restaurant. We sists as the Bruins snapped fortable dropping games. effort 100 percent,” Black- and breakfast on Satur- vamped divisions because very much appreciate a two-game skid. Trent ... We wanted to x this well said. “We didn’t quite day and Sunday. The of COVID-19. their long-time support.” Frederic also scored for road trip and at least n- get to the inside enough, restaurant is now open for Boston. ish on a high note.” take away the goalie’s BRUINS, B2 inside dining with limited DONATION, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

TV/RADIO TV Looking back at the top boys and girls MLB Spring Training 1 p.m...... Atlanta at Boston...... NESN NBA basketball scorers in area history 8 p.m...... Utah at New Orleans...... NBATV 10:30 p.m...... Charlotte at Portland...... NBATV BASKETBALL (Class of 1996), Helen Rid- derwood, Corey Bingham, liro (Class of 1997), Mi- NBA G League From B1 ley (Class of 2001), Monqi- Sted Bourdeau, Shena chael Smiley (Class of 3 p.m...... G League Ignite vs. Delaware Blue Coats...... ESPN2 ue Lee (Class of 2004). Mitchell, Tony Gallo and 2000), Alana Zell (Class of Men’s College Basketball Other players on the Vince Spence (Class of Richie Warren Jr. 2001), Alexi Mazareas Winthrop 1,000-point 5 p.m...... Dayton at St. Bonaventure...... ESPNU 2007), Jasper Grassa Not to be forgotten, (Class of 2002), Jason scorer list include Mau- (Class of 2010) and Paris KIPP Academy Lynn Col- 6 p.m...... Miami at Virginia...... ACC Network Blydell (Class of 2004), reen McManus (Class of Wilkey (Class of 2018). legiate has also had a pair 6 p.m...... UMass at Saint Louis...... CBSSN Lizzy Moran (Class of 1983), Sean Conway English has had a of 1,000-point scorers in 2009), Tara Nimkar (Class 7 p.m...... North Carolina at Syracuse...... ESPN (Class of 1986), Elizabeth 1,000-point scorer in each its history. Alex Huffman 7 p.m...... Rutgers at Nebraska...... Big Ten Network of 2009) and Allie Beau- Doherty (Class of 1993), of the past two seasons, was the first to reach the lieu (Class of 2009). 9 p.m...... Arizona at Oregon...... ESPN2 Lori Thomas (Class of with Jarnel Guzman mark with the Class of Current Saugus boys 9 p.m...... Oklahoma at Oklahoma St...... ESPN 1993), Michael Mason 2015, while Dominic Jette reaching the mark in 2020 basketball co-head coach 10 p.m...... Air Force at Colorado St...... CBSSN (Class of 1993), Lawone and Alonzo Linton reach- followed in the Class of Joe Bertrand scored 1,000 Women’s College Basketball Bennett (Class of 1997), ing it in 2019. Senior 2018. career points at his alma 7 p.m...... Baylor at Texas...... ESPN2 Sean Burgess (Class of Ademide Badmus was on Bishop Fenwick also mater with the Class of 8 p.m...... Marquette at UConn...... CBSSN 2002), Anthony Griffin track to become the third sports a healthy list of 2014. He’s joined by fellow NHL (Class of 2005), Courtney in a row in 2021 before the scorers, including two Sachems Pam Thornton, 7 p.m...... Carolina at Panthers...... NHL Network Finn (Class of 2009) and Bulldogs’ season was post- 2,000-point scorers in Ca- Jen Salas and Norma Men’s Soccer Dino Mallios (Class of poned due to the COVID-19 sey Arena (Class of 1992) Waggett. 3 p.m...... Premier League: Southampton at Everton...... NBCSN 2010). pandemic. But with recent and Sean Connolly (Class Radio As for the rest of the news that English will of 1998). Making up the Marblehead most re- MLB Spring Training area, there’s a host of play a shortened season 1,000-point scorers for the cently saw a 1,000-point 1 p.m...... Atlanta at Boston...... WEEI-AM 850 recognizable names that beginning in March, Bad- Crusaders are John Mur- scorer in 2018 when Der- make the cut. mus is almost certainly phy (Class of 1971), Tom ek Marino reached the The Lynn public schools going to add his name to Konevich (Class of 1975), mark. Along with Marino, NBA have had a host of the list. Also on the list for Cindy Mulica (Class of Magicians Harold Na- EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE 1,000-point scorers in English are Craig High 1977), Brody Broughton taupsky (Class of 1982), Atlantic Division Southwest Division their histories, with Clas- (Class of 1992), Deidre (Class of 1979), Rob Yvette Jones (Class of W L Pct GB W L Pct GB sical boasting 17 players, Peachey (Class of 1987), Philadelphia 22 12 .647 — San Antonio 17 12 .586 — Jackson (Class of 1995), 1982), Tina Angenica Brooklyn 22 13 .629 ½ Dallas 16 16 .500 2½ English boasting 14 play- Anthony Anderson (Class Gina Marcinkowski (Class (Class of 1982), Kevin Bu- Toronto 17 17 .500 5 Memphis 14 15 .483 3 ers and Tech boasting 14 of 2000), Jenette Anderson of 1990), Bill Mandell New York 17 17 .500 5 New Orleans 14 19 .424 5 chholtz (Class of 1982), Boston 16 17 .485 5½ Houston 11 20 .355 7 players. (Class of 2009), Jenicia (Class of 2000), Kerri Chris Buchholtz (Class of Southeast Division Northwest Division Classical’s first scorer Duggins (Class of 2010), Burke (Class of 2003), 1982), LaTeisha Johnson W L Pct GB W L Pct GB dates all the way back to Ryan Woumn (Class of Ryan Sasso (Class of Miami 16 17 .485 — Utah 27 7 .794 — (Class of 1982) and Asha- Charlotte 15 17 .469 ½ Portland 18 14 .563 8 the late 1960s, when Peter 2010), Jarrell Byrd (Class 2007), Nolan DiPanfilo ra Carrington (Class of Atlanta 14 19 .424 2 Denver 18 15 .545 8½ Mazareas hit the mark in of 2010), Keandre Stanton (Class of 2009), Mike Clif- 1982) also reached the ca- Washington 13 18 .419 2 Oklahoma City 14 20 .412 13 1969. Joining Mazareas (Class of 2012), Catherine ford (Class of 2009) and Orlando 13 21 .382 3½ Minnesota 7 27 .206 20 reer milestone. Central Division Pacific Division on Classical’s list are Ed Stinson (Class of 2014), Amy Pelletier (Class of Current NBA star Pat W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Thurman (Class of 1977), Diondra Woumn (Class of 2011). Milwaukee 21 13 .618 — L.A. Lakers 23 11 .676 — Connaughton is the all- Indiana 15 17 .469 5 L.A. Clippers 24 12 .667 — Tony Thurman (Class of 2014), Freddy Hogan Swampscott girls bas- Chicago 15 17 .469 5 Phoenix 21 11 .656 1 1980), Pancho Bingham (Class of 2014) and Erick ketball coach is one of 13 time leading scorer for St. Cleveland 13 21 .382 8 Golden State 19 15 .559 4 John’s Prep, wrapping up Detroit 9 24 .273 11½ Sacramento 13 20 .394 9½ (Class of 1980), Sandy Mc- Rosario (Class of 2016). players to score 1,000 points for the Big Blue, his career in 2012 with Sunday’s Games Tuesday’s Games Gee (Class of 1981), Stu Tech most recently saw Milwaukee 105, L.A. Clippers 100 Memphis at Washington, 7 p.m. Primus (Class of 1981), Robert Wallace reach the doing so with the Class of 1,713 points. He headlines Chicago at Toronto, ppd Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. 1993. Also on the list for a list of Eagles that in- Washington at Boston, 7 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Michelle Smith (Class of 1,000-point mark with the Atlanta at Miami, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Boston, 7:30 p.m. 1982), Tim Frager (Class Class of 2020. Wallace is Swampscott are David cludes David Winey (Class Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 8 p.m. New York at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Bucklin (Class of 1982), of 1974), Chris Ford Jr. Memphis at Houston, 8 p.m. Denver at Milwaukee, 9 p.m. of 1986), Dave Anderson joined on that list by Jeff New York at Detroit, 8 p.m. Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m. (Class of 1988), Nick Lam- Byrd, Lou Byrd, Corey Kyle Mueller (Class of (Class of 1994), Matt Phoenix at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Wednesday’s Games 1084), Paul Moran (Class Symes (Class of 1999) and Charlotte at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Indiana at Cleveland, 7 p.m. pros (Class of 1992), Cal- Foster, Victor Smith, Gary Monday’s Games Utah at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. vin Johnson (Class of Martin, Jamaal Thornton, of 1985), Kevin Rogers Ryan O’Connell (Class of Dallas at Orlando, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Houston, 7:30 p.m. (Class of 1993), Chris Bal- Indiana at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Orlando, 8 p.m. 1993), Nicole Foisset Ebony White, Jessica Un- 2008). Denver at Chicago, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Utah at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Chicago at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Cleveland at Houston, 9 p.m. Golden State at Portland, 10 p.m. Reminiscing on the area’s top hockey scorers Charlotte at Portland, 10:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. HOCKEY of 100-point scorers. career points for the co-op Matt Rodgers (149 points), NHL From B1 The list of St. John’s Prep team that is made up of Andrew Bucci (130 points), EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE 100-point scorers is lit- players from Marblehead, Elijah Cohen (127 points), East Division West Division Shull became the 16th tered with known names, Masconomet, Hamil- Ed Sousa (126 points), GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA player in Marblehead his- including active NHL ton-Wenham and Man- Washington 21 12 5 4 28 73 69 Vegas 17 12 4 1 25 51 36 Dennis Magarian (118 Boston 19 12 5 2 26 59 50 Minnesota 18 12 6 0 24 57 44 tory to hit 100 career players Colin Blackwell chester-Essex. On the boys points), Mike Velez (114 Philadelphia 18 11 4 3 25 61 54 St. Louis 21 11 8 2 24 67 67 points when he reached (132 points) and Brian side for Swampscott, Nick points), Josh Shalin (110 N.Y. Islanders 20 10 6 4 24 54 49 Colorado 18 11 6 1 23 55 42 the mark on Feb. 8. The Pinho (101 points). Cur- Fagone (130 points), Colin Pittsburgh 19 11 7 1 23 60 63 Los Angeles 20 9 7 4 22 60 56 points), Bob McKenzie N.Y. Rangers 19 7 9 3 17 50 52 Arizona 21 9 9 3 21 56 64 rest of the list includes rent Eagles hockey coach Kelly (128 points), Mike New Jersey 17 7 8 2 16 45 52 Anaheim 21 6 10 5 17 42 61 Don “Toot” Cahoon (174 Kristian Hanson is second Johnson (127 points), Gino (108 points), Mark Addo- Buffalo 19 6 10 3 15 44 57 San Jose 18 7 9 2 16 53 71 risio (106 points), Matt Central Division North Division points), Braden Haley (166 on the all-time list for the Cresta (122 points), Dan GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA points), Tom Colby (128 Prep with 192 career Santanello (121 points), Sucharewicz (106 points), Tampa Bay 19 14 4 1 29 69 39 Toronto 22 16 4 2 34 78 55 James Noftle (102 points) Florida 20 13 4 3 29 65 57 Edmonton 23 14 9 0 28 79 69 points), Kyle Reny (117 points, while Mike Kelfer Alex Stone (118 points), Carolina 20 13 6 1 27 69 56 Winnipeg 20 13 6 1 27 69 53 points), Tim Kalinowski is the team’s all-time lead- Louis Olivieri (113 points), and Anthony Palmieri (101 Chicago 22 11 7 4 26 66 66 Montreal 20 9 6 5 23 65 60 (116 points), Trevor Price er with 204 career points. Steven Santanello (112 points). On the girls side, Columbus 23 8 10 5 21 62 77 Calgary 22 10 10 2 22 58 65 Nashville 21 10 11 0 20 49 64 Vancouver 24 8 14 2 18 68 85 (115 points), Phil Legro Former NHL players Bob- points) and Keith Morgan former Peabody/Lynnfield Detroit 23 7 13 3 17 49 71 Ottawa 23 7 15 1 15 61 91 (112 points), Ryan by Carpenter (167 points), (101 points) also reached star Sammie Mirasolo fin- Dallas 16 6 6 4 16 46 45 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for OT loss. Dempsey (110 points), Ken Hodge Jr. (118 points) the career milestone. ished her career with 144 Sunday’s Games Tuesday’s Games Rick Ledbury (108 points), and John McCarthy (107 The Lynn Jets, a team Boston 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. points. Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 0 Detroit at Columbus, 7 p.m. Tom Koopman (107 points), points) are also on the list, made up of student-ath- Despite no longer field- Nashville 3, Columbus 1 N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Scott Garfield (105 points), along with Sam Kurker letes from Classical, En- Washington 3, New Jersey 2 Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m. ing a hockey team, Salem Chris McLeod (104 points), (129), Jamie Thompson glish and Tech, boasts two Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. has several 100-point scor- Detroit at Chicago, 7 p.m. Carolina at Nashville, 8 p.m. Bob Jackson (104 points), (120 points) and Jon Col- 100-point scorers in Brian Monday’s Games Vancouver at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. ers in its history as well. Calgary at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Todd Clifford (101 points) lins (112 points). Clougherty (149 points) Carolina at Florida, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games and Ryan Fader (101 The highest scoring play- and John DiFilippo (128 Justin Gautreau leads the Vancouver at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Washington at Boston, 7 p.m. pack with 121 career Minnesota at Vegas, 10 p.m. Toronto at Edmonton, 8 p.m. points). er to come out of Swamp- points). St. Louis at Anaheim, 10 p.m. St. Louis at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m. Elsewhere around the scott actually didn’t suit Peabody has a list of points, followed by Justin Toronto at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Arizona at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at Vegas, 10 p.m. North Shore, plenty of fa- up for the Big Blue, as scorers that includes Jim- Wilkins (105 points) and miliar faces are on the list Sydney Cresta scored 176 my Geraghty (152 points), Derek Hollis (104 points). TODAY IN SPORTS March 1 reach 1,000 career victories as the Saugus’ Hammersmith Family Restaurant 1934 — Primo Carnera retains Hawks beat Cleveland 74-68. his world heavyweight title with a 1997 — Canada’s Elvis Stojko unanimous 15-round decision over nails the first quad-triple combina- Tommy Laughren in Miami. tion jump in figure skating history makes a donation to World Series Park 1948 — Top-ranked NYU, the na- to win the Champions Series final. tion’s only unbeaten basketball 2000 — With 26-year-old rook- DONATION have stuck with us during account. People can donate Lesser donations will glad- team, is upset by Notre Dame 64- ie Dean Barker at Black Magic’s From B1 these crazy times. Their by going to the World Series ly be accepted. 59 at Madison Square Garden. 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The Jayhawks Missouri State becomes the NCAA to participate,” said the Ag- needed funds to install Park Lighting Fund plaque Saugus, MA 01906. Please beat rival Kansas State 77-66. career scoring leader in women’s ganis/Politis family, which lights at the field. To assist that will be installed on the indicate that the donation 1973 — Robyn Smith becomes basketball, running her career total owns Hammersmith. “We in making this happen, third base dugout. Dona- is for the Lighting Fund. to 3,133 points with 30 in South- the first woman jockey to win a also want to thank all of World Series Park has set tions can be made in mem- Donations are tax deduct- west Missouri State’s 94-59 victory stakes race when she rides North our long-time patrons who up a GoFundMe Charity ory or in honor of others. ible. Sea to victory in the Paumonok over Creighton. Handicap at Aqueduct Race Track 2003 — Roy Jones Jr. beats John in New York. Ruiz, becoming the second light 1969 — Tuesdee Testa becomes heavyweight champion to win a Bruins take down Rangers on the road the first female jockey to win a piece of the heavyweight title. race at a major American Thor- Jones wins a unanimous 12-round lision with Bruins forward decision to take the WBA heavy- BRUINS oughbred track when she rides Buz Nick Ritchie. Igor Shester- On to victory in the third race with weight crown. From B1 kin replaced Georgiev af- at Santa Anita. 2006 — The Los Angeles Clippers 1983 — Tamara McKinney be- hold New Orleans to one field goal Coyle opened the scoring ter the goal for the remain- comes the first American female over the final 20 minutes and an at 6:41 of the first period der of the first period. skier to win the overall World Cup NBA record-low 16 points in the with a deft wrist shot from Georgiev returned for the championship. second half of an 89-67 victory. inside the left faceoff cir- second period and finished 1986 — Billy Cunningham, Tom 2014 — Jaromir Jagr becomes cle. Pastrnak’s leading the game. Heinsohn and Red Holzman are the seventh player to score 700 pass allowed Coyle to en- Frederic extended the elevated to the Basketball Hall of NHL goals during New Jersey Dev- ter the offensive zone with Bruins’ lead to 2-0 late in Fame. ils’ 6-1 victory over the New York speed and get by Rangers the first period when he Islanders. 1988 — Wayne Gretzky of the Ed- rookie defenseman K’An- redirected a puck past monton Oilers becomes the NHL’s 2014 — Wichita State (31-0) rolls all-time assist leader, breaking the to a 68-45 victory over Missouri dre Miller. McAvoy earned Shesterkin. Connor Clifton longtime mark of Gordie Howe. In State to complete a perfect regular the secondary assist on the and Jack Studnicka assist- his ninth season, Gretzky picked up season. The Shockers are the first play. ed on the goal at 18:14 of assist No. 1,050 in a game against team since Saint Joseph’s in 2004 “That’s Bruins hockey for the opening period. the Los Angeles Kings. Gretz- to enter its league tournament un- us,” Coyle said. “You can “He is starting to annoy ky takes 681 games to surpass beaten. see it every shift, guys do- people, he is a big body the record that took Howe 1,767 2015 — Kiley McKinnon and Mac ing their job, playing their that can back it up,” Bru- games to set. Bohonnon give the United States role. That all plays into our ins coach Bruce Cassidy 1994 — NBA referee Steve Javie its first World Cup title double in identity and that’s huge. said about Frederic. “We ejects Portland radio analyst Mike aerials skiing. McKinnon becomes Rice in the third quarter of the Pac- the first U.S. woman to win the It’s fun to play that way, are seeing growth in his it’s fun to get this result.” game. ... You need players ers’ 106-94 victory over the Port- World Cup since Nikki Stone in PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS land Trail Blazers. 1998, while Bohonnon was the Before Coyle’s goal, Geor- like that, it’s a long year 1996 — Atlanta’s Lenny Wilkens first American men’s winner since giev sustained a cut above and you need energy in David Pastrnak had two assists in a win over becomes the first NBA coach to Jeret “Speedy” Peterson in 2005. his left eye following a col- different ways.” the New York Rangers Sunday afternoon. MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION Biden team readies economic package after virus relief By Kevin Freking, in Congress. er initiatives that promote Hope Yen A White House proposal job creation. She cited as and Josh Boak could come out in March. an example federal invest- ASSOCIATED PRESS “Now is the time to be ments to boost “workers aggressive,” said Trans- that have been left be- WASHINGTON — Look- portation Secretary Pete hind” by closed coal mines ing beyond the $1.9 trillion Buttigieg, a former South or power plants, as well as COVID relief bill, President Bend, Indiana, mayor who communities located near Joe Biden and lawmakers knows potholes. polluting refineries and are laying the groundwork At a conference with state other hazards. for another top legislative and local highway officials “He’s been a long fan of priority — a long-sought Thursday, he referred to investing in infrastruc- boost to the nation’s roads, the often-promised, nev- ture — long outdated — bridges and other infra- er-achieved mega-initia- long overdue, I should structure that could run tive on roads, bridges and say,” White House press into Republican resistance the like from the Trump secretary Jen Psaki said to a hefty price tag. administration. Thursday. “But he also Biden and his team have “I know you are among wants to do more on care- begun discussions on the those who are working and giving, help our manu- possible outlines of an in- waiting most patiently, or facturing sector, do more frastructure package with maybe impatiently, for the to strengthen access to members of Congress, par- moment when Infrastruc- affordable health care. So ticularly mindful that Tex- ture Week will no longer FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS the size — the package as’ recent struggles with be a kind of Groundhog’s Work continues on a bridge on the Interstate Highway 75 project in — the components of it, power outages and water Day promise — but actu- Troy, Mich. the order, that has not yet shortages after a brutal ally be something that de- been determined.” winter storm present an livers generational invest- overall grade of D+. 2019 focused on reauthoriz- to deploy $2 trillion on in- Sen. Bernie Sanders, opportunity for agreement ments,” he said. Both chambers of Con- ing federal transportation frastructure and clean en- I-Vt., chairman of the Sen- on sustained spending on Much of America’s infra- gress will use as starting programs. It, too, flamed out ergy, but the White House ate Budget Committee, infrastructure. structure — roads, bridges, points their unsuccessful as the U.S. turned its focus has not ruled out an even recently told the White Republicans say if the public drinking and water efforts to get infrastruc- to elections and COVID-19. higher price tag. House that he’s ready to White House approach on systems, dams, airports, ture bills through the last Biden has talked bigger Pointing to the storm in use the budget maneuver the COVID relief bill — mass transit systems and session. numbers, and some Dem- Texas as a “wake-up call” known as reconciliation to which passed the House more — is in need of major Democrats passed a $1.5 ocrats are now urging him for the need to improve pass a broad economic re- Saturday on a near par- restoration after years of trillion package in the to bypass Republicans in energy systems and other covery package with only ty-line vote and now heads underfunding, according House last year, but it went the closely divided Con- infrastructure, Gina Mc- Democratic votes. That to the Senate — is a sign of to the American Society nowhere with the Trump gress to address a broader Carthy, Biden’s national drew stern warnings from things to come for Biden’s of Civil Engineers. In its administration and the Re- range of priorities urged climate adviser, told The Republicans, who have al- plan on infrastructure and 2017 Infrastructure Re- publican-led Senate. A Sen- by interest groups. Associated Press that ready closed ranks against other initiatives, it could port Card, it gave the na- ate panel approved narrow- During the presidential Biden’s plan will specifi- Democrats’ COVID-19 re- be a difficult road ahead tional infrastructure an er bipartisan legislation in campaign, Biden pledged cally aim at green and oth- lief bill. Cuomo asks state AG, top judge, to launch harassment probe

By Karen Matthews and Marina Villeneuve NASA ASSOCIATED PRESS astronauts Kate Rubins, ALBANY, N.Y. — New top, and Victor York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Glover work has asked the state’s at- outside the torney general and chief International appeals court judge to Space Station. jointly appoint an indepen- dent lawyer to investigate PHOTO | claims he sexually ha- ASSOCIATED PRESS rassed at least two women who worked for him. It was unclear whether PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS the proposal would appease New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a Spacewalking astronauts prep legislative leaders and oth- press conference before the opening of a mass er top Democrats who had COVID-19 vaccination site in the Queens bor- station for new solar wings assailed Cuomo’s initial ough of New York. plan to appoint a retired By Marcia Dunn to lug out the hundreds dergarten skills over here,” federal judge to review his without political affilia- necessary,” James said. “I AP AEROSPACE WRITER of pounds of mounting Mission Control replied, workplace conduct. tion to conduct a thorough urge the governor to make brackets and struts in urging him to move on. “The Governor’s Office review of the matter and this referral immediately.” CAPE CANAVERAL, 8-foot duffle-style bags. With more people and wants a review of the sexu- issue a public report.” The plan for James and Fla. — Spacewalking astro- The equipment was so big experiments flying on the al harassment claims made Garvey said that report DiFiore, who was appoint- nauts ventured out Sunday and awkward that it had space station, more power against the Governor to be would be solely controlled ed to her position by Cuo- to install support frames to be taken apart like fur- will be needed to keep ev- done in a manner beyond by the lawyer doing the for new, high-efficiency so- mo, to choose an investi- niture, just to get through erything running, accord- reproach,” Beth Garvey, review. lar panels arriving at the gator jointly was met with ing to NASA. The six new special counsel to the gov- The administration’s pro- International Space Sta- the hatch. resistance from James Some of the attachment solar panels — to be de- ernor, said. “We had select- posal came almost simulta- and legislative leaders. tion later this year. ed former Federal Judge locations required extra livered in pairs by SpaceX neously with a statement Under state law, the NASA’s Kate Rubins and Barbara Jones, with a stel- from James calling on Cuo- turns of the power drill and over the coming year or state attorney general Victor Glover put the first lar record for qualifications mo to issue an executive or- set of mounting brackets still weren’t snug enough, so — should boost the sta- needs a referral from the as indicated by black lines. tion’s electrical capability and integrity, but we want der putting her in exclusive and struts together, then to avoid even the perception control of the inquiry. She governor in order to inves- bolted them into place The astronauts had to use by as much as 30 percent. tigate his conduct. a ratchet wrench to deal Rubins and Glover tack- of a lack of independence or said such a referral would next to the station’s oldest inference of politics.” A spokesperson for with the more stubborn led the struts for the first empower to issue subpoe- and most degraded solar Garvey said the Demo- nas, enforceable in court. James called Cuomo’s idea bolts, which slowed them two solar panels, due to wings. But the work took cratic governor’s admin- “There must be a truly of simply giving her a role down. At one point, they launch in June. Their longer than expected, and istration has asked Attor- independent investiga- in selecting the investiga- were two hours behind. spacewalk ended up last- they barely got started on ney General Letitia James tion to thoroughly review tor unacceptable because “Whoever painted this ing seven hours, a bit lon- the second set before call- and Janet DiFiore, chief these troubling allega- that inquisitor would lack ing it quits. black line painted outside ger than planned. judge of the Court of Ap- tions against the governor, the ability to subpoena Rubins will finish the the lines a little bit,” Glov- “Really appreciate your peals, to jointly select “an and I stand ready to over- witnesses and documents, job during a second space- er said at one particularly hard work. I know there independent and qualified see that investigation and and would have to rely on walk later this week. troublesome spot. were a lot of challenges,” lawyer in private practice make any appointments voluntary cooperation. The spacewalkers had “We’ll work on our kin- Mission Control radioed.

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CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Mom’s spiritual plans collide with daughter’s wedding date DEAR ABBY: My house. I’m tired of feeling mother has become very Dear Abby is written by Abigail stressed. I don’t like “spiritual” over the last Van Buren, also known as Jeanne cleaning up after him and eight years or so. Recent- Phillips, and was founded by her our daughters, and I’m ly, it has become all-con- mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact thinking of moving out. suming and on the verge Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. I feel overwhelmed and of becoming detrimental. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. want to live by myself for She often refers to her a period of time, but some- “guides” (she says they thing is stopping me from are feelings, but I think the teacher in which she let her live her life as you signing a lease. Our she’s getting brainwashed said she would try to “di- are pursuing your own. daughters are in college, by human “guides” on- rect me to choose a differ- and my door will be open line), who have convinced ent date.” I let her know DEAR ABBY: My hus- to them anytime. Should I her to withdraw thou- she’s not going to dictate band and I have been move out? sands of dollars from her our wedding day, but is married 22 years. They ON THE VERGE IN bank before the second there something more have been a rough 22 TEXAS wave of COVID-19 hits. here that needs to be ad- years, and I’m no longer I recently became en- dressed? in love with him. I will not DEAR ON THE VERGE: gaged. We don’t plan to be be looking for another Perhaps. However, before CERTIFIABLY married until 2022 so our husband should we get you sign anything includ- ANNOYED guests can have a fun, divorced. ing divorce papers please safe time at our wedding. DEAR ANNOYED: I We tried counseling as consider discussing your Mom wants to take a “me- don’t think so. Your moth- well as a Retrouvaille feelings of stress and be- diumship certification”er’s spiritual life is her weekend, which was hard ing overwhelmed with a class, which will run for personal business, and it emotionally as we learned licensed psychotherapist. 18 months. The actual would be a mistake to at- a new way of communi- Some time away from certification is scheduled tempt to make it yours. cating. However, after the your stressors might be for the month we told her Unless you are convinced weekend, I would always helpful for you, and a we may want to get mar- her spirit guides cheated initiate the skills we therapist may be able to ried, so now she’s trying her out of the money she learned, but he would not. help you determine how to guilt me into changing withdrew in which case He’s retired. I’m still long a period that should the date. She copied me you should contact the working, yet nothing is be before making any- on the email she sent to authorities and report it getting done around the thing permanent. BRIDGE

Let them guess a suit for you Christopher Morley, who was a won with the ace, cashed the dia- journalist, novelist, essayist and poet, mond queen and exited with a spade. claimed that something “is a wonder- Now South had to find the club jack ful training for girls, it’s the first way for his contract; as you have no doubt you learn to guess what a man is go- surmised, he didn’t do it. He took the ing to do before he does it.” What was spade return on the board, played a he talking about? spade to his ace and led a club to the In today’s deal, you can try to guess queen. But East won with the ace and what to do yourself, or you can call on returned his second club: down one. the opponents to help. Clearly, it is Declarer should have taken the better to get the opponents to assist simple precaution of eliminating the you. spades before playing a diamond How should South plan the play in four hearts after West leads the spade toward his king. Then, after the de- jack? fenders have taken their two diamond South’s jump to three hearts was tricks, they must either lead a spade, a super-accept. It showed four-card conceding a ruff-and-sluff, or open up support, a maximum or near-max- clubs, which saves South the guess. imum opening and a doubleton In his quotation, Morley was talking somewhere. about dancing. On this deal, South Declarer won the spade lead on the failed to step from trick to trick cor- board, drew trumps in two rounds and rectly. He trod on his own toes — and, played a diamond to his king. West effectively, those of his partner. MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B5 WHAT TO WATCH CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS 8 p.m. FOX Pretty In Pink: Catching up with 9-1-1 Michael (Rockmond Dunbar) notices some strange behavior at a nearby apartment and “The Walking Dead’s” princess, Paola Lázaro turns into an armchair detective after installing By Barb Oates a “rear window” in his home in the new episode It’s been quite a wait for the “There Goes the Neighborhood.” Meanwhile, return of one of cable’s most popular series, but the final Hen (Aisha Hinds) is dismayed when her moth- six episodes of Season 10 are er (guest star Marsha Warfield) unexpectedly finally here, beginning Sun- arrives bearing news that she’s moving to Los day, Feb. 28. We last left the Angeles. On the work front, the 118 come to the bleak world of the walking dead with all of our favorite rescue of a man pinned under a Humvee, and a survivors intact and alive garage band that rocks out too hard. (not something fans are usu- 8 p.m. ally familiar with). Let’s take NBC a minute, however, to refresh your memory as to where The Voice things left off. The war with The Emmy-winning musical competition se- the Whisperers is over now ries returns for Season 20, which also marks that Beta is dead. Carol led the 10th anniversary of the show. Pop music the horde (and almost her- superstar Nick Jonas reclaims his red judge’s self) off that cliff, and ended up bonding with Lydia. Mag- chair on the panel, along with returnees John gie and a hooded ninja saved Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton. This Gabe. And Eugene, Ezekiel season’s Battle Advisors include Emmy- and and Yumiko — on their quest Golden Globe-winning actor and singer Darren to find Stephanie — meet up with the colorful, quirky, con- Criss; international Grammy-winning artist Luis stant talker Princess (Paola Fonsi; Grammy-winning R&B star Brandy; and Lázaro) before ultimately Grammy-winning country duo Dan & Shay. Car- getting trapped in a train- son Daly also is back as host. yard filled with soldiers in white armor who we assume 9 p.m. are from the Commonwealth. BRAVO We caught up with Láza- Below Deck Sailing Yacht ro while she was on break in Captain Glenn Shepherd puts his trust in an all- Houston with her family. Here she shares more on getting the new crew as the Parsifal III sets sail for a luxury part, what’s next for Princess cruise along the coast of Croatia. Joining Shep- and that amazing pink coat. first, because you don’t know So I’m excited for us to get comic book in terms of the cos- herd are chef Natasha De Bourg, chief stew Tell us about getting the these people, you just know deeper into how she survived tumes, because the comic book Daisy Kelliher, chief engineer Colin Macrae, first role and the response you’ve them from the tough character that, and that all comes from drawings are incredible, and been receiving from fans. that they play, but they have her past. Who we are is always the costume is so specific and mate Gary King, second stew Dani Soares, third Paola Lázaro: When I got just been so kind. I was super dictated, a lot of the time, by they really went for the speci- stew Alli Dore and deckhands Sydney Zaruba the call, I fell to my knees. I nervous to meet her because I what happened to us when we ficity. It’s fun and unique and and Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux. Friction sets in al- just had worked so hard for look up to her so much in the were younger. Or in our early exciting to see a pop of color in most immediately between chief stew Kelliher it. For me it is a dream job. show, and I think her charac- young adulthood. So I’m excit- such a gray, dark world. It totally is. In terms of the ter arc is one of the best char- ed for us to see more of that, Season 11 marks the end of and chef De Bourg, setting the tone for what’s fandom. Oh my God. It’s been acter arcs that has been on and seeing how the group re- the flagship show, The Walk- to follow. a rough year for everyone. TV for the last 20 years. I was acts to the Commonwealth ing Dead, but spinoffs are be- 9 p.m. But her fandom and their nervous to meet her, and then and to having their weapons ing planned (one with Carol HBO kindness and their support she’s just so super nice. taken from them at that last and Daryl) and talked about. has been something that Where is Princess’ mindset moment in Episode 16. Do you see an opportunity for Beartown has elevated me emotionally at going into these next new When you walk into ward- Princess to carry on after The In the new “Episode 2,” Peter (Ulf Stenberg) through this time. … I found episodes? What can you share? robe is it all black, and then Walking Dead? does everything he can think of to coach his a really beautiful community Well, in terms of her mindset there’s your big pink fluffy I’m not sure, but in terms of juniors to a semi-final victory, with the financial and I couldn’t even imagine on what she’s been through, I coat? I’m pretty sure you’ve the comic book, my character how amazing, and kind, and think some of what we’re going got to be the only one wear- survives to the end. So who future of the arena at stake. Feeling under pres- supportive these people are. to see is — she hasn’t seen any- ing pink on the show, right? knows? I’m just excited that sure from virtually everyone in town to pull out I’m very thankful for them. body in a year, which means I think so. It’s a big, old, fluffy we get to shoot 24 more epi- a win, Kevin (Oliver Dufaker) turns for support Once you got to set was she had survived by herself jacket, and I call it “the sofa” sodes, and we get to spend this to Maya (Miriam Ingrid), the only person who there a character you were for a year. Which makes you because it’s like putting a sofa time together and really make most excited to interact with? wonder, there’s got to be some- on. And I absolutely love it, the most of it and work as expects nothing from him. Later, a horrifying act I mean, my favorite charac- thing tough or how does a per- and the rest of the wardrobe. hard as we can to go out with of violence sends a celebratory evening off the ter is Carol — Melissa McBride son survive the apocalypse by I just loved how closely the a bang. And who knows what rails. is just such a sweetheart. At themselves, for a whole year? designers have stuck to the will happen in the storylines? 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CITY OF LYNN LEGAL NOTICE Legal Notice MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE City of Lynn Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, a Public Hearing will be Zoning Board of Appeals held by the Planning Board at 3:00 o'clock p.m. and by the Council at 5:15 pm in By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain the Council Chambers regarding the following: mortgage given by Arthur E. Gagnon and Sylvia M. Gagnon to Wilmington Finance, The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all parties of interest on the following A Recodification of the City of Lynn Zone Ordinance to incorporate all changes a division of AIG Federal Savings Bank, dated August 25, 2004 and recorded in petition on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers, Lynn City made to the Zone Ordinance since 2018. A full copy of the proposed Essex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 23319, Page 23 (the Hall. Recodified Zone Ordinance is available at the City Clerk's Office during normal "Mortgage") of which mortgage Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a City Hall Hours and available on line on the City Clerk's Webpage. The Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as LOCUS: 0 CIRCLE AVENUE, PARCEL NO. 034-752-027 — PETITIONER: PERRRY Recodified Zone Ordinance does not contain any substantive changes to the Certificate Trustee for NNPL Trust Series 2012-1 is the present holder by LYNNWAY, LLC, BY HIS ATTORNEY, JAMES D. MOORE (ZBA 9965) Zone Ordinance but rather incorporates the amendments made piecemeal Assignment from Wilmington Finance, a division of AIG Federal Savings Bank to since 2018 into a singular readable document. CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. dated December 17, 2004 and recorded at TO ALLOW THE EXISTING 2,520 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AND 4.5 ACRES OF THE said Registry of Deeds in Book 23803, Page 120, and Assignment from LAND TO BE USED AS WORK SPACE FOR THE STAGING OF UNREGISTERED MOTOR For Planning Board participation: Please join my meeting from your computer, CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by reason of merger to Citifinancial Mortgage VANS AND SIMILAR TYPE VEHICLES TO BE PUT INTO ACTIVE DELIVERY PENDING tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/838031189 You can Company, Inc. to U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Stanwich ORDERS BY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ALLOW UP TO 4.5 ACRES OF THE EXISTING also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2012-7 dated August 28, 2012 and recorded at said 10,383 ACRES OF THE LOT TO BE SUED FOR PARKING OF SUCH VEHICLES. 838-031-189 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now for your first meeting Registry of Deeds in Book 31709, Page 1, and Assignment from U.S. Bank, https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/838031189 National Association, as Trustee for Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2012-7 LOCUS: 0 LINWOOD ROAD, PARCEL NO. 055-216-111 — PETITIONER: GARY to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not FUNARI, TRUSTEE, BY HIS ATTORNEY, SAMUEL A. VITALI (ZBA 9966) Both meetings will be closed to the General Public due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. in its individual capacity, but solely as indenture trustee for NRPL 2015-2 dated The meeting will be televised live on the Lynn Community Television Government June 3, 2016 and recorded at said Registry of Deeds in Book 35118, Page 532, TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO FAMILY DWELLING ON A LOT CONTAINING Channel (LCTV) and also streamlined on LCTV Facebook page. The public is and Assignment from Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, DBA Christiana Trust, 10,356 S.F. (LESS THAN THE REQUIRED AREA) AND FRONTAGE OF 105.52 IN THE welcome to call in "live" any questions or concerns at 781-586-6783 or not in its individual capacity but solely as indenture trustee for NRPL 2015-2 to R-2 GENERAL RESIDENCE DISTRICT. 781-586-6773. Written submissions either for or against this petition should be Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not in its individual submitted by mail to Lynn City Council, c/o Terry Young, Council Office, Lynn City capacity but solely in its capacity as Certificate Trustee for NNPL Trust Series LOCUS: 321 ESSEX STREET, PARCEL NO. 083-700-032 — PETITIONER: TINA Hall, Lynn MA, 01901 or emailed to [email protected] Documents and or Zip 2012-1 dated May 22, 2019 and recorded at said Registry of Deeds in Book SIPHON, BY HER ATTORNEY, SAMUEL A. VITALI (ZBA 9967) drives or similar devices may also be submitted via the Lynn City Hall Drop Box at 37586, Page 586, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose the Johnson St. entrance with a deadline of 6 hours prior to the meeting. of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 654- 654A Western TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF A RESIDENTIAL UNIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF A Avenue a/k/a 654 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA 01905 will be sold at a Public PRE-EXISTING NON-CONFORMING MIXED USE STRUCTURE (APARTMENT, RETAIL No claim of invalidity of any zoning ordinance or by-law arising out of any possible Auction at 3:00 PM on April 5, 2021, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly SPACE) ON A 9,677 S.F. LOT IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT, WITH OFF STREET defect in the procedure of adoption or amendment shall be made in any legal described below, all and singular the premises described in said PARKING HAVING LESS THAN THE REQUIRED SETBACK, FINDING SUCH CHANGE IS proceedings and no state, regional, county or municipal officer shall refuse, deny mortgage, to wit: NOT SUBSTANTIALLY MORE DETRIMENTAL IN EFFECT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. or revoke any permit, approval or certificate because of any such claim of invalidity unless legal action is commenced within the time period specified in sections The land in said Lynn, together with the buildings thereon, being the premises now **** THE MEETING WILL BE CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC DUE TO THE thirty-two and thirty-two A of chapter forty and notice specifying the court, parties, known and numbered as 654 Western Avenue, bounded and described as follows: COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED LIVE ON THE LYNN invalidity claimed, and date of filing is filed together with a copy of the petition COMMUNITY TELEVISION (LCTV) GOVERNMENT CHANNEL AND ALSO STREAMED with the town or City Clerk within seven days after commencement of the action. NORTHWESTERLY by Western Avenue, 39.94 feet; ON THE LCTV FACEBOOK PAGE**** Janet Rowe, City Clerk NORTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Cain, 83.59 feet; Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89656580447?pwd=dVg5TkR4Z0c5RFNIazRuMnlke Item: March 1, 8, 2021 SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Powicki, 41.75 feet; and HFuZz09

SOUTHWESTERLY by other land of the grantor, 74.88 feet; Meeting ID: 896 5658 0447 Passcode: 963576 Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) Be all said measurements more or less, or however otherwise bounded and One tap mobile described; being the premises shown as lot B on a sub-division of land in Lynn, +13126266799,,89656580447#,,,,*963576# US (Chicago) FEE ACCOUNTANT SERVICES RFP Massachusetts by Albert D. Martin, Surveyor, dated November 29, 1954, and +16465588656,,89656580447#,,,,*963576# US (New York) recorded with said Registry of Deeds, and containing 3,215 square feet of land The Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development requests proposals from according to said plan. Dial by your location qualified accounting firms to provide fee accountant services. +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Granting to said Arthur E. Gagnon and Sylvia M. Gagnon an easement of way over +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Specifications may be obtained, starting Monday March 1, 2021 from LHAND a strip of parcel of land four feet in width on the easterly side of lot A Known +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) Procurement Manager: Jim Finigan, by email to: [email protected]; numbered as 658 Western Avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts, and reserving an +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) easement of way over a strip of land four (4) feet in width on the westerly side of +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Technical Proposals and Cost Proposals must be sealed and clearly marked in 2 lot B, known and numbered as 654 Western Avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts, +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) separate envelopes. Both proposals must be mailed or hand delivered at the establishing an easement of way bounded northerly by Western Avenue eight (8) Meeting ID: 896 5658 0447 same time to: Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development, Attn: John feet and extending from said Western Avenue in southerly direction a distance of Ladd, 10 Church Street, Lynn, MA. 01902, prior to: Wednesday March 17, 2021 74.88 feet, said easement to be used in common by the owners of lots A and B, Passcode: 963576 at 10 am. There is a locked Drop Box at this address also for submissions. as appurtenant to their adjoining estates for all purposes of a common driveway Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdnHP2iktM for the benefit of the owners and their tenants of lots B and A. The LHAND's Board of Commissioners reserves the right to waive any informalities ANY INDIVIDUAL DESIRING TO SUBMIT WRITTEN MATERIALS EITHER FOR OR in, or to reject any or all proposals or any part thereof, and make award as may Being the same premises conveyed to the herein named mortgagor (s) by deed AGAINST A PARTICULAR PETITION SHOULD SUBMIT THE SAME VIA E-MAIL: appear in the best interest of the Authority. recorded with Essex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 6839, Page 5. [email protected] OR REGULAR MAIL TO: LYNN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, C/O MARY GOKAS, LYNN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, LYNN CITY HALL, LYNN, MA 01901. The Board of Commissioners and Executive Director Charles Gaeta will do the For mortgagor's title see deed recorded with the Essex County (Southern DOCUMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED VIA THE LYNN CITY HALL DROP BOX Notice of Award and the actual awarding of this contract. District) Registry of Deeds in Book 18237, Page 48. LOCATED AT THE JOHNSON STREET ENTRANCE WITH A DEADLINE OF TWENTY- FOUR HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING. THE DOCUMENTARY Bid under MGL Chapter 30B. The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other SUBMISSIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA A ZIP DRIVE OR SIMILAR DEVICE municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable COMPATIBLE WITH A WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM **** Jim Finigan - LHAND encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to Procurement Manager and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of Richard Wood: Chairman record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. Jeanne M. Curley: Vice Chairman Item: March 1, 2021 Patrick Calnan: Clerk Terms of the Sale: Cashier's or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SUMMONS BY deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a Item: March 1 and 8, 2021 PUBLICATION, DOCKET NUMBER 20CP0098LY, Trial Court of Massachusetts, bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Essex County requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of City of Lynn Juvenile Court, 139 Central Avenue, Lynn, MA 01901 TO: Claudirys DeLaCruz bid; balance of purchase price payable by certified check in thirty (30) days from For Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Rodriguez: A petition has been presented to this court by Lynn DCF, seeking, as to the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Associates, PUBLIC NOTICE the following child, Winifer L. DeLaCruz Fernandez, that said child be found in P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in The City of Lynn will award approximately $554,898. subject to final appropriation Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. from the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program of the receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds will be custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it Other terms to be announced at the sale. allocated for FY 2021-2022 to eligible sub-recipients that provide housing and finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of related services to residents and families within Essex County in the the child would be served by said disposition. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not in its individual Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Lynn, as the sub-recipient of the City of You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth capacity but solely in its capacity as Certificate Trustee for NNPL Trust Series Cambridge, will administer this program through The Lynn Housing Authority & above, on the following date and time: 04/13/2021 at 09:00 AM Pre Trial 2012-1 Neighborhood Development (LHAND). The HOPWA program addresses the specific Conference (CR/CV) Korde & Associates, P.C. needs of low-income persons medically diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the 900 Chelmsford Street families. HOPWA funds may be used for a wide range of housing, social services, court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to Suite 3102 program planning and development costs within Essex County. represent you. Lowell, MA 01851 If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter (978) 256-1500 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and eligibility and completion instructions can be with a trial on the merits of the petition and an adjudication of this matter. Gagnon, Estate of, Arthur E., 16-024926 requested by e-mailing Danielle Hoyt at [email protected]. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 781-586-0415. A Public Hearing will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 WITNESS: Hon. Kerry A. Ahern, FIRST JUSTICE, DATE ISSUED: 02/02/2021, Judith Item: March 1, 8 and 15, 2021 p.m. Zoom invitation details will be sent to all applicants upon receipt of M. proposals. Completed applications for HOPWA funding must be received by LHAND Brennan, Clerk-Magistrate no later than Friday March 12, 2021 before 12:30PM**. The preferred method of submission is to e- mail a PDF version of the entire application (one file) to Item: February 19, 22 and March 1, 2021 [email protected] by the deadline. Mailed or hand-delivered copies of the application can also be submitted to the following address: CITY OF LYNN Notice: The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Danielle Hoyt the City Council Chambers at 5:15 pm on the petitions below. This meeting is LHAND closed to the public but will be televised live on the Lynn Community Television 39 Curwin Terrace (LCTV) and also streamed on LCTV Facebook page. The public is welcome to call in Lynn, MA 01905 "live" any questions or concerns at 781-586- 6783 or 781-586-6773. 31 Stetson St, Grace City Church (ECID) to use parking lot for Food Trucks. **Please note that applications received AFTER the deadline may be excluded Per Janet Rowe, City Clerk from the review process. Item: March 1, 2021 Item: March 1, 8, 2021 MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM CLASSIFIED B7 INTERNATIONAL U.S. is ‘gravely concerned’ by reports of abuses in Ethiopia

By Andrew Meldrum ASSOCIATED PRESS JOHANNESBURG — The United States is “gravely concerned by re- ported atrocities and the overall deteriorating situ- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ation” in Ethiopia’s Tigray The Israeli-owned cargo ship, Helios Ray, sits region, U.S. Secretary of docked in port after arriving earlier in Dubai, State Antony Blinken said United Arab Emirates. in the toughest statement yet from Washington on Ethiopia’s ongoing conflict. Israeli-owned ship Accounts of atrocities by Ethiopian and allied forc- es against residents of the docked in Dubai after country’s northern region of Tigray were detailed in mysterious blast reports by The Associat- ed Press and by Amnesty By Isabel Debre comment on the vessel International. Ethiopia’s central government and ASSOCIATED PRESS docking in the country. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Friday’s blast on the regional officials in Tigray DUBAI, United Arab ship, a Bahamian-flagged both believe that each Manuel Fontaine, UNICEF Director of the Office of Emergency Pro- Emirates — An Israe- roll-on, roll-off vehicle car- other’s governments are grammes, center, visits internally-displaced people in Adigrat Town, in li-owned cargo ship that go vessel, recalled a string illegitimate after the pan- the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia. suffered a mysterious ex- of attacks on foreign oil demic disrupted elections. plosion in the Gulf of Oman tankers in 2019 that the “We strongly condemn said Blinken in a state- neighboring country of tance,” Blinkin said. came to Dubai’s port for U.S. Navy blamed on Iran. the killings, forced remov- ment issued Saturday. Eritrea and from Amhara, Alarm is growing over repairs Sunday, days after Tehran denied any role als and displacements, Those responsible for the Ethiopian region bor- the fate of the Tigray re- the blast that revived se- in the suspected assaults, sexual assaults, and oth- abuses in Tigray must be dering Tigray. It also called gion’s 6 million people curity concerns in Mideast er extremely serious hu- which happened near the held accountable, Blinken for the Ethiopian govern- as fighting is reportedly waterways amid height- man rights violations and added, calling for an inde- ment to cease all hostili- Strait of Hormuz, a key oil as fierce as ever between ened tensions with Iran. chokepoint. abuses by several parties pendent, international in- ties in Tigray and to allow Ethiopian and allied forc- Associated Press jour- Several Israeli officials that multiple organiza- vestigation into the reports “unhindered delivery of as- nalists saw the hulking hinted that they believed tions have reported in of human rights violations. sistance to those in Tigray.” es and those supporting Israeli-owned MV Helios Iran was responsible for Tigray. We are also deeply The U.S. urged the im- USAID will deploy a di- the now-fugitive Tigray Ray sitting at dry dock the explosion on the ship. concerned by the worsen- mediate withdrawal from saster assistance team to leaders who once dominat- facilities at Dubai’s Port In a speech at an army ing humanitarian crisis,” Tigray of troops from the deliver “life-saving assis- ed Ethiopia’s government. Rashid. Although the base on Sunday, Israe- crew was unharmed in the li military Chief of Staff blast, the vessel sustained Aviv Kochavi accused Iran two holes on its port side of carrying out “operations UN Human Rights Office says 18 and two on its starboard against civilian targets,” a side just above the water- charge the army later con- line, according to Ameri- firmed was in reference to killed in Myanmar crackdown can defense officials. the suspected ship attack. It remains unclear what Israeli Defense Minister YANGON, Myanmar another 10 deaths uncon- caused the blast, but the in- Benny Gantz echoed con- (AP) — Security forces firmed. The independent cident comes amid sharply cerns about Iran’s threats in Myanmar opened fire media company broad- rising tension between the against Israel, adding in and made mass arrests casts on satellite and dig- U.S. and Iran over its un- a speech that the army Sunday as they sought to ital terrestrial television, raveling 2015 nuclear deal. was “working to build up break up protests against as well as online. Iran has sought to pressure our forces and is prepar- the military’s seizure of DVB counted five deaths President Joe Biden’s ad- ing itself for any scenario, ministration to grant the including one in which we power, and a U.N. human in Yangon and two in sanctions relief it received would need to take op- rights official said it had Mandalay, the largest and under the accord with erative action to prevent “credible information” second-largest cities. world powers that former Iran from obtaining nu- that 18 people were killed It registered five deaths President Donald Trump clear weapons.” In an in- and 30 were wounded. in Dawei, a much small- abandoned. terview with Israeli Kan That would be the high- er city in southeastern From the shore, AP jour- TV the day before, he said est single-day death toll Myanmar that has seen nalists could not immedi- the circumstances of the among protesters who are tens of thousands of pro- ately see damage to the explosion pointed toward demanding that the elect- testers nearly every day PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS vessel. The dock blocked Iranian involvement but ed government of Aung since the coup. Witnesses the view of the vessel’s stressed it needed to be San Suu Kyi be restored to Protesters shout slogans as police arrive said Sunday’s march was starboard side down to the investigated further. power after being ousted by during a protest against the military coup in also large and people were waterline and the port side Meanwhile on Sunday, Ye- a Feb. 1 coup. About 1,000 Mandalay, Myanmar. determined not to be driv- could only be seen from men’s Iran-backed Houthi people are believed to have en off the streets. a distance. The blue and rebels claimed responsibili- been detained Sunday. and stun grenades. journalist was taken into Confirming the deaths white ship was anchored ty for firing a ballistic mis- “Deaths reportedly oc- “We strongly condemn the police custody on Satur- of protesters has been dif- near Dubai’s storied float- sile and nine bomb-laden curred as a result of live escalating violence against day morning while provid- ficult amid the chaos and ammunition fired into general lack of news from ing hotel, the Queen Eliz- drones at “sensitive sites” protests in Myanmar and ing news coverage of the abeth 2. An Emirati coast crowds in Yangon, Dawei, protests. The journalist, official sources, especially in Saudi Arabia’s capital Ri- call on the military to im- guard vessel was seen sail- yadh the night before. The Mandalay, Myeik, Bago Thein Zaw, remains in po- in areas outside Yangon, mediately halt the use of ing behind the ship, with group’s military spokesman and Pokokku,” the U.N. lice custody. Mandalay and the capital Dubai police and Emira- Yahia Sarei added that an- Human Rights Office said force against peaceful pro- The Democratic Voice of of Naypyitaw. But in many ti armed forces vehicles other six explosive drones in a statement referring to testers,” its spokesperson Burma reported that as of cases, photos and video parked nearby. targeted “military positions” several cities, adding that Ravina Shamdasani was 5 p.m. in Myanmar, there circulated showed circum- Emirati officials did not in the southwestern cities of the forces also used tear quoted saying. had been 19 confirmed stances of the killings and respond to requests for Abha and Khamis Mushait. gas, flash-bang grenades An Associated Press deaths in nine cities, with gruesome photos of bodies.

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By Geoff Mulvihill estimates that more than Other estimates, accord- and Andrew $63 billion has been paid ing to AP reporting across Welsh-Huggins out improperly through the states, range from sev- ASSOCIATED PRESS fraud or errors — rough- eral hundred thousand ly 10 percent of the total dollars in smaller states COLUMBUS, Ohio — amount paid under coro- such as Alaska and Wyo- With the  oodgates set to navirus pandemic-related ming to hundreds of mil- open on another round of unemployment programs lions in more populous unemployment aid, states since March. states such as Massachu- are being hammered with “We’re all learning that setts and Ohio. a new wave of fraud as there is an epidemic of The nationwide fraud they scramble to update fraud,” said U.S. Rep. has fed on twin vulnera- security systems and block Kevin Brady of Texas, the bilities: a  ood of jobless scammers who already ranking Republican on the bene t applications since have siphoned billions of House’s powerful Ways the pandemic began that dollars from pandemic-re- and Means Committee. has overwhelmed state lated jobless programs. Brady said the $63 billion unemployment agencies FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS The fraud is  eecing estimate “is larger than and antiquated bene t taxpayers, delaying le- the entire budget of the systems that are easy prey Organizer Jayme McElvany speaks with athletes from the Upper Pen- gitimate payments and Department of Homeland for crafty and persistent insula behind her during a “Let Them Play” rally at the Capitol in Lan- turning thousands of Security.” criminals. sing, Mich. Americans into unwit- “These are frightening In Ohio, weekly rst-time ting identity theft victims. levels of fraud,” he said. unemployment claims have Many states have failed California has been the ranged from 17,000 to Some GOP state lawmakers help to adequately safeguard biggest target, with an more than 40,000 during their systems, and a re- estimated $11 billion in the pandemic. But since spread COVID-19 misinformation view by The Associated fraudulent payments and late last month, those Press nds that some will an additional $19 billion claims have topped more By Julie Carr Smyth killing children. The plat- didn’t feature any witness- not even publicly acknowl- in suspect accounts. Colo- than 140,000 some weeks, and Becky Bohrer form said the video vio- es from the other side. edge the extent of the rado has paid out nearly with many of them be- ASSOCIATED PRESS lated its community stan- Wizner said such im- problem. as much to scammers — lieved to be fraudulent. dards against the spread balances need to be high- The massive sham an estimated $6.5 billion The state has paid at least COLUMBUS, Ohio — of misinformation. lighted, not suppressed. springs from prior identi- — as it has to people who $330 million in fraudulent Many Republican law- Ben Wizner, director of “People need to know this ty theft from banks, cred- led legitimate unemploy- pandemic unemployment makers have criticized the ACLU Speech, Priva- is what passes for local gov- it rating agencies, health ment claims. bene t claims. governors’ emergency re- cy, and Technology project, ernment,” he said. When care systems and retailers. strictions since the start of said YouTube went too far. the hearings are posted on- Fraud perpetrators, some- the coronavirus outbreak. “When we’re talking line, YouTube owner Google times in China, Nigeria or Now that most legislatures about testimony that oc- has plenty of tools for  ag- Russia, buy stolen person- are back in session, a new curred at a public hearing, ging questionable informa- al identifying information type of pushback is taking the far better response tion and directing people to on the dark web and use root: misinformation. would be counterspeech, facts, Wizner said. it to  ood state unemploy- In their own comments maybe in the form of In Tennessee, a Republi- ment systems with bogus or by inviting skeptics to fact-checking or labeling, can lawmaker is pushing claims. testify at legislative hear- rather than this attempt legislation that would ban The U.S. Justice De- ings, some GOP state law- to  ush it down the memo- most government agencies partment is investigating makers are using their ry hole,” Wizner said. from requiring anyone to unemployment fraud by platform to promote false But opposing voices ar- get COVID-19 vaccines, “transnational criminal information about the vi- en’t always allowed in which isn’t a mandate any- organizations, sophisticat- rus, the steps needed to committee hearings. where. Rep. Bud Hulsey ed domestic actors, and in- limit its spread and the In Michigan, for example, has tried to drum up sup- dividuals across the Unit- vaccines that will pull the the House Oversight Com- port downplaying the seri- ed States,” said Joshua nation out of the pandemic. mittee didn’t include state ousness of the disease. Stueve, a spokesman for In some cases, the mis- health of cials or other vi- While testifying, he ticked FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS the department’s criminal statements have faced rus experts in a discussion off selective statistics that division. A man walks past a “Now Hiring” sign on a win- swift backlash, even get- about an extended pause COVID-19 has a lower The Labor Department dow at Sherwin Williams store in Woodmere ting censored online. That’s on youth contact sports or- death rate among children inspector general’s of ce Village, Ohio. raised tough questions dered by Democratic Gov. and falsely alleged that the about how aggressively to Gretchen Whitmer. vaccines could cause genet- combat potentially danger- It did feature Jayme ic modi cations. SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER ous misinformation from McElvany, a virus skeptic Hulsey faced pushback elected of cials or during who also has posted about from a fellow Republican, legislative hearings while the QAnon conspiracy and Rep. Sabi Kumar, a sur- protecting free speech and former President Donald geon who has been a rare people’s access to govern- Trump’s unfounded claims GOP advocate for proper AMERICA’S FAVORITE ment. of election fraud. 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