100M Development a Oat at North Harbor Development

THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 Desmarais in familiar role: Peabody Light Plant as acting police chief powers down rates

By Gayla Cawley the department for 34 years, including By Anne Marie Tobin Robert O. Wheatley. “The PP&FCA is ITEM STAFF the past three and a half as its chief. ITEM STAFF adjusted based on PMLP’s cost to pur- Desmarais has served as acting chief chase power, which we get from a vari- LYNN — Mayor Thomas M. McGee during a previous vacancy, which was PEABODY — For the second time in ety of different sources, as well as other plans to appoint Deputy Chief Leonard lled when Mageary was appointed 2020, customers of the Peabody Munic- factors. Having a diversi ed portfolio Desmarais as acting chief of the Lynn chief by former Mayor Judith Flanagan ipal Light Plant (PMLP) are getting a helps to keep costs to our customers sta- Police Department. Kennedy. rate cut. ble over time and as low as possible. The Desmarais, a 32-year veteran of the Deputy Chief Edward Blake also an- PMLP recently announced that new decreases in costs that we are realizing department, will assume his new role nounced his retirement earlier this year Purchase Power & Fuel Cost Adjust- today are in part based on investments after the retirement of Chief Michael after 34 years of service with the department (PP&FCA) rates went into effect made by the Peabody Municipal Light- Mageary becomes effective this Satur- ment, effective July 31. Blake joined the this month and will remain in place ing Commission over time.” day, according to an announcement from force in 1986 and worked in the patrol through the month of September. The rate cut will save money for res- the Lynn Police Department. division for 12 years. “Each quarter, the PMLP sets the rates idential and small commercial custom- Mageary announced his retirement on Blake was promoted to sergeant in charged to its customers through chang- ers, PLMP stated in a recent press re- Monday, calling it a “dif cult decision to 1998, lieutenant in 2002 and captain in es to the Purchased Power and Fuel lease. The typical residential customer’s make,” but one that he had been contem- Cost Adjustment (PP&FCA),” said Pea- plating for a long time. He has been with DESMARAIS, A3 body Municipal Lighting Commissioner PEABODY, A3 Saugus $100M development a oat turning at north harbor development rink over to state By Elyse Carmosino ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — The state will take over operations at Sau- gus’ Kasabuski Rink in order to implement more than $3 million in facility upgrades. The news comes after Sau- gus’ Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 last week to accept a mutual agreement ending a lease and sublease between the town, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the rink’s oper- ators, Nathaniel Maniff and John Curley. “I think the arrangement we voted on is really in the best interest for our town,” said Selectwoman Debra Pa- netta. “Over the years, there were different things that needed to be done that just weren’t being done, and under the former lease agreement, capital improvements (structural changes or resto- By Gayla Cawley pretty open and a lot of the work was outdoors, so Work is pro- rations made to a property) ITEM STAFF the timing of where we were at in the construction gressing on the were supposed to be done by cycle was to our advantage as well.” $100 million LYNN — 40 years vacant, not even a pandemic can the person leasing the rink.” Loth said crews from Callahan Construction are redevelopment slow down redevelopment of the north harbor site. In September 2008, the framing the rst building now, which will contain of the north The $100 million waterfront development, town entered a 20-year lease 231 units and is located on the Lynnway. He antic- harbor site in dubbed Breakwater, will result in two buildings with the Division of Capi- ipates that the building will be substantially com- Lynn off of the with 331 market rate apartments and commercial tal Asset Management and pleted by November. Lynnway. Maintenance (DCAMM), in space. He said crews are a bit behind on the second 100- consultation with the De- “You drive by and you can see there’s a fair unit building, with substantial completion expect- ITEM PHOTO | partment of Conservation amount happening there,” said Eric Loth, manag- ed by next March or April. That building will be OLIVIA FALCIGNO and Recreation, that would ing director of Minco Corp. “We did not have much located farther back on the site. effect from COVID. We actually kept working. have allowed the town to use LYNN, A2 and operate the rink until “Luckily, we were at a point where the site was 2028. However, when keeping up with the rink’s nances became too dif cult, the town’s former administration opted to sublease the rink to ease Reid’s Ride up for the its nancial burden on the community. Town Manager Scott Crab- challenge in Lynn eld tree said that under its lease with the state, the town By Anne Marie Tobin is the 16th annual and raises money for could have been liable for ITEM STAFF the Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young more than 3 million in neces- Adult (AYA) Cancer Alliance in memory LYNNFIELD — Stronger together sary capital improvements. of Sacco, a 2003 graduate of Lynn eld while we’re apart. “Right after (the rink) High School who was diagnosed with was subleased, there was a That’s the theme of this year’s Reid’s cancer shortly before graduation. After steady stream of issues that Ride which concludes Sunday. battling the disease for two years, he died continued to arise. The cap- Due to the ongoing pandemic, ride orga- ital improvements the rink nizers modi ed the format. Normally it at the age of 20 in April of 2015. needed piled up, and the is a one-day, 28-mile bike trek from Lyn- Sacco’s mother Lorraine Sacco, the town continued to receive n eld High School to Stage Fort Park in founder and executive director of the Al- notices and demand letters Gloucester, instead, the event was virtual liance, said, “This year is the best ever. from the state,” he said. “The Instead of a one-day 28-mile bike ride, this with participants able to choose any ac- “I am just totally shocked by the re- town relayed these demands year’s Reid Ride fundraiser allowed par- tivity to their liking to complete the 28- sponse this year as, incredible as it ticipants to choose their own activities for mile event. SAUGUS, A3 their fundraising. The event, which began in late April, REID’S RIDE, A3

COVID-19 King’s Beach posted second worst water quality last year No new virus deaths reported. A3 By David McLellan Health, within the Massachusetts Depart- ceed water quality standards. ITEM STAFF ment of Public Health (DPH), has released its Water quality is determined in part by Opinion We salute annual report for Massachusetts beach-test- measurements of the level of certain bacte- Chief Mageary. A4 LYNN — Second only to a beach in Boston, ing results — the most current report is a ria, such as enterococci, which can cause a Lynn’s King’s Beach had Massachusetts De-  summary of data for the year 2019. variety of infections. If multiple samples at a Charles: Tradition, partment of Public Health’s signage warning The data shows that in 2019 King’s Beach beach are taken in a row that show bacteria tribute or tone swimmers about poor water quality more was the second most “posted” beach in the levels exceed DPH standards, a beach can be deafness? A4 than any other tested beach in the state last state — “posted” is the term the DPH uses posted. year. when signage advising against swimming is The state’s Bureau of Environmental put up because a beach’s bacteria levels ex- BEACH, A2

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Leo W. Frechette, 70 1950-2020 LYNN — Leo W. Frechette, 70, of Lynn, passed away on April 18, 2020 in Saugus after a long illness. He was born on May 9, 1950 to the late Earl F. Fre- chette and Lorraine (Doane) Frechette. He attended Lynn schools. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and was deployed to Panama and Korea. He was employed for many years at Lynn Ladder. He loved to spend his spare time fishing and camping. He is survived by his children, Leo Frechette Jr. and daughter-in-law Mary of Virginia; daughter, Heather chette Jr. of North Carolina. Frechette of Lynn; his sister, Service information: Buri- Suzanne (Frechette) Caliri of al was at Pine Grove Ceme- Florida; and two grandchil- tery in the veterans section. dren. He was preceded in No services are scheduled at death by his brother, Earl Fre- this time.

The $100 million waterfront development, dubbed Breakwater, will result in two buildings with Shirley Rhodes 331 market rate apartments and commercial space. 1933-2020 Shirley Scott Johnston Building on Beacon Chevrolet site is surging ahead Rhodes passed away peacefully at the Concordia nursing home in Fayetteville, Ga., on LYNN project, Loth said construc- be turned over to the state. cluding state permitting, July 8. From A1 tion of the seawall is nearly The park’s development, state easements, zoning Shirley was born on Jan. complete, but the plantings a key factor in allowing issues, municipal harbor 19, 1933 in Oakland, Maine. The development team, that will go into the voids of the overall project to hap- plan amendments, tax She was the daughter of the Minco Corp., and The the wall will not be deliv- pen, was part of a land incentives, more than $1 late Norman Scott and Della Dolben Company, expects ered until later this year. swap agreement between million in infrastructure Perkins. Shirley grew up in Wa- their first certificate of A timeline has not been the development team and improvements, and the terville, Maine, before moving occupancy to be issued in determined for when the the state. construction of a $2 mil- about a year. The aim is to publicly accessible harbor- The redevelopment of to Lynn, where she raised her lion seawall. family. She made her home in have people living in the walk will be built. Work the 14-acre site across “To see it moving smooth- apartment complex, which cannot commence on that from North Shore Com- Jonesboro, Ga., for the past ly is great,” said Loth. 30 years. overlooks Lynn Harbor, by walkway, which will ex- munity College on the “Working through the city next summer, Loth said. tend along the waterfront, Carroll Parkway, dubbed She was a talented seam- was a great experience … stress. She created many “It is exciting to see $110 until site work on the two North Harbor, has been but it takes forever to get million being invested into buildings has been com- in the works since 2013 beautiful formal dresses, cos- it through the state. It’s tumes, clothing pieces and this key waterfront par- pleted, Loth said. when Minco first put the burn, Maine; 20 grandchildren; great to actually drive by sewing crafts for her family cel,” said James Cowdell, And Loth said the team land under agreement. and see the progress now.” 27 great-grandchildren; and EDIC/Lynn executive di- has been working on con- But the groundbreaking and friends. She was an avid reader, loved animals and lis- three great-great-grandchildren rector. “This is the first of verting a Central Square for the project did not oc- Gayla Cawley can be and numerous nieces and several waterfront proj- lot on Exchange Street cur until last December, reached at gcawley@item- tening to music. Her favorite songs to listen to were from nephews. Shirley was preced- ects in the pipeline.” into a park at a cost of with construction delayed live.com. Follow her on ed in death by her husband As for other aspects of the $750,000, which will then by a number of factors, in- Twitter @GaylaCawley. Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. She was the happiest when Robert Rhodes, brothers Nor- surrounded by her family. man Scott, Carl Scott, sisters King’s Beach posted second worst water quality last year She is survived by her sons Christine Maloney and Gloria Ralph Johnston and wife Mar- Dodge, her son-in-law Terrence BEACH June and July contribut- been a problem at King’s President Darren Cyr. leen of Senoia, Ga., Wayne Marengi, and great-grandson From A1 ing to the bacteria levels. Beach in part because of Ultimately, a five-person Johnston and wife Linda of Port Walker Marengi. In 2018, King’s Beach continual stormwater and committee was formed to Orange, Fla., Scott Johnston In lieu of flowers, contribu- In 2019, King’s Beach was still a top-fivesewage discharge from the study water quality at the and wife Sheila of Jonesboro, tions can be given to ASPCA was posted 51 times, most-posted beach in the pipes on the seawall near beach, with Celona ap- Ga., Mark Johnston and wife Gift Processing Center, P.O. only surpassed by Tene- state, but was posted 27 the Lynn-Swampscott pointed as the Friends of Wendy of Lynn; daughters Box 96929, Washington, DC an Beach in Boston (66 times. In 2017, it was only line. Lynn and Nahant Beach Debbie Marengi of Salisbury, 20077-7127. times), and followed by posted four times, which Friends of Lynn and representative on the Liz Marengi of Salisbury, Kelly Service information: Her Landing Road in Duxbury Friends of Lynn and Nah- Nahant Beach has been committee. Ekstrom and husband William funeral Mass and burial ser- (36 times), Malibu Beach ant Beach Vice President advocating for cleaner wa- The DPH posts recent of Lynn; stepdaughter Kathleen vice will be private. Arrange- in Boston (31 times), and Michael Cerona said was ter and appropriate public data about beach wa- Rhodes of Sharpsburg, Ga.; ments by MOWELL Funeral Wollaston Beach in Quin- an uncharacteristic year notice about water quality ter quality at https:// sister Arlene Rowe of Glen- Home, Fayetteville, Ga. cy (30 times). during an otherwise de- for years, including last ma-beaches.healthinspec- According to the DPH, cades-long problem with summer, when more than tions.us/index.cfm?. the exceedance rate last high bacteria levels. 50 residents showed up year was relatively higher According to Friends of at City Hall to discuss the David McLellan can be across the state in gener- Lynn and Nahant Beach, bacteria levels at a meet- reached at dmclellan@ al, with significant rain in high bacteria levels have ing held by City Council itemlive.com. Cheryl A. Marion, 62 1957-2020 NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS MEREDITH, N.H. — Cheryl Ann Marion, age 62, of Mer- Feds: Puerto Rico warrants at four locations enforcement out in the begin operating four edith, N.H., born on Aug. 14, to Rhode Island drug in Woonsocket resulted open and within reach of round-trip trains between 1957, who was formerly from in the seizure of 16 guns, a 6-year-old child, author- Brunswick, Maine, and Lynn, entered into rest on ‘pipeline’ shut down several military-style ities said. Boston every day starting June 25, 2020. She was the Four people are in custo- July 20. The move is part PROVIDENCE, R.I. bullet proof vests, ammu- beloved wife of Frederick Mar- dy and an arrest warrant of the service’s resto- (AP) — Federal author- nition, cross bows, a kilo- ion, with whom she shared 34 has been issued for a fifth ration in the wake of the ities have shut down gram of cocaine, a cocaine years of marriage. suspect. coronavirus pandemic, what they described as press, and other items She was the daughter of the which has disrupted train a “cocaine pipeline” that used in the distribution of late Ernest Griffin and Florence may have shipped more cocaine, authorities said. Downeaster to run travel in New England Griffin (Libby). She leaves be- than 100 kilograms of Also Tuesday, postal more trains from Maine and around the country. hind two sons, George Mar- Amtrak said trains will cocaine from Puerto Rico service inspectors inter- to Boston soon ion and Paul Marion of New to Rhode Island. cepted and seized three be sanitized and disin- Hampshire; with two grand- Five people have been packages sent from BRUNSWICK, Maine fected every day with en- sons, Mathew and Anthony charged in connection Puerto Rico to addresses (AP) — The Amtrak train hanced cleaning between Marion of New Hampshire. with the alleged drug ring in Woonsocket that con- that provides service from trips. Face coverings will She was also the beloved sis- tained eight kilograms of be required, and the num- ter of Madeline Gendron and that shipped the cocaine Maine to Boston will soon time favorite football team, the cocaine. ber of passengers will be her husband Terrance Gen- through the U.S. Postal add more round trips as New England Patriots. Cheryl The guns, many of limited to no more than dron of Lynn, Joseph Griffin Service, according to a part of its service resto- enjoyed listening to music, which were loaded, ration. 50 percent of available and his wife Jannet Griffin of statement Tuesday from dancing, spending time with U.S. Attorney for Rhode included handguns, The Northern New seating capacity. Lynn, and Richard Griffin and loved ones, and partying with Island, Aaron Weisman. shotguns, rifles, and a England Passenger Rail The Downeaster sus- his wife Paula Griffin of Salem. The execution of federal modified AK-47, were Authority said Tuesday pended service on April She leaves a brother-in-law, friends and family. court-authorized search found by members of law the Downeaster would 13. Phase one of reopen- Frank Marion behind as well. Service information: The ing began in mid-June She also leaves many aunts, celebration of Cheryl Mar- with the operation of uncles, nieces and nephews, ion’s life will be held on IN MEMORIAM one round-trip train on great nieces and nephews be- Saturday, July 25, 2020 COREY PAVONE weekdays only. The ser- hind, and was loved by all. at the location 291 Lower PAV 33 ON HIS BIRTHDAY vice made five round trips Cheryl’s favorite thing was Bay Road, Sanbornton, NH 1967 ~ JULY 16 ~ 2020 from Brunswick to Boston to watch and support her all- 03269. before the pandemic.

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By Gayla Cawley now has 1,091 cases and ITEM STAFF 165 deaths, and 849 people have recovered, ac- Several North Shore cording to the city’s health communities reported a department. handful of new cases, but Seven new cases were re- no additional deaths on ported in Revere to bring Wednesday. the city’s caseload to 1,886 Lynn, Marblehead, Pea- — 165 people have died body, Revere, Saugus and and 1,627 have recovered Swampscott all reported from the virus, according new cases, while numbers to the city website. remained the same in Saugus reported an ad- Lynnfield and Nahant. ditional case on Wednes- Fourteen new cases day. The town now has were reported in Lynn on 562 cases and 36 deaths, Wednesday, to bring the according to the DPH. city’s total number to 3,770. With three new cases re- Of that total, 516 are ported, Swampscott now active, 104 residents have has 136 cases and nine died and 3,150 have recov- deaths, according to DPH ered from the virus, ac- data. cording to city data. Numbers remained the Marblehead reported an same in Lynnfield (101 additional case to bring cases, 11 deaths) and Na- the town’s total num- hant (42 cases, six deaths) bers to 240 cases and 30 on Wednesday. deaths, according to the state Department of Pub- Gayla Cawley can be lic Health. reached at gcawley@item- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK In Peabody, six new cas- live.com. Follow her on The Saugus selectmen voted 4-0 last week to terminate the town’s lease with Kasabuski Rink. es were reported. The city Twitter @GaylaCawley. Saugus turning rink over to state Free COVID-19 testing

upkeep has been horri- ments from town officials expected to take place LYNN — Lynn is one of Program, which will have SAUGUS eight communities to of- ble. You can’t see through who criticized the rink’s during the next off-season a testing van set up in the From A1 fer free COVID-19 testing the glass, and sometimes reported level of disrepair. and into the next year. parking lot at 100 Willow through Aug. 14 as part to the sublessee, but the there’s no hot water for the “The state said they want- St./Liberty Street. “This has been a long of the state’s “Stop the improvements in compli- LCHC will also have a kids to take showers after ed it back, and the town and road to correct the issues at Spread” initiative. ance with the lease were site at its satellite loca- their practices.” … my clients signed the nec- the rink, and I think we as Testing will be of- never met.” tion, 29 Market Square, He said he was glad to essary papers to give it back a town are proud that after fered seven days a week According to Crabtree, see the town turn over a to the state,” he said, adding much negotiation, we’ve through the Lynn Com- from Monday through the facility currently new leaf when it came to that there was a long his- reached a mutual agree- munity Health Center in Thursday. needs a new rink chiller, the rink’s upkeep. tory of tension between the ment that will benefit the the Element Care park- See https://www.mass. and he said the rink has “There have been on- town and the rink’s man- town and the Saugus tax- ing lot, 9 Buffum St, and gov/info-details/stop-the- previously experienced going issues, and I think agers, referencing a 2010 payers financially,” Crab- on Fridays through the spread for a complete list problems with mold, as it’s just a great win that lawsuit in which the town tree said. “Our residents Healthy Streets Outreach of locations and times. well as with its hot water the state’s going to come attempted unsuccessfully to and visitors will finally be and lighting systems. in and fix the rink up and evict the rink’s sublessees. able to use and enjoy a safe “I would say the rink is bring in an operator to run “My clients have run and well-maintained skat- sub-standard compared to it,” Cogliano said. (the rink) for years and ing rink.” Reid’s Ride doesn’t miss other rinks in the area,” Maniff and Curley’s law- there has always been ac- said Selectman Anthony yer, Neil Rossman, said rimony,” Rossman said. Elyse Carmosino can be a step despite going virtual Cogliano, who also coach- the lease termination was According to the state, reached at ecarmosino@ es hockey at the rink. “The amicable and decried com- upgrades to the rink are itemlive.com. REID’S RIDE Care Program at Con- From A1 necticut Children’s Hos- pital. Both programs are Bright lights for Peabody, customers’ rates down sounds, the participation focused on making new has been phenomenal,” clinical trials available PEABODY is governed by PMLC, ed that PP&FCA is ad- PMLP’s income is used to she said. “We expected to youths battling cancer. From A1 an elected five-member justed quarterly to reflect benefit its local customers. to have a lull year and Sacco said the Alliance is board. changes in the actual cost The sole mission of the thought we’d be telling working on bringing an bill will decrease by 1.5 The PMLC works with of power purchased by PMLP since its founding people that we just need AYA clinic to the Dana percent, from $50.47 to the PMLP management PMLP, as well as other in1891, is providing reli- to get through to next Farber Cancer Institute. $49.70 for a 500-kWh team to achieve PMLP’s factors. PMLP says it is able electric service at the year. But I think that with For Sacco, who has com- monthly usage. A commer- goal of providing reliable committed to continue to lowest possible cost. all that’s going on with pleted seven 28-mile rides cial customer who uses electric service to its cus- monitor rates closely over With approximately the COVID crisis, it has this year, the event has 2,000 kWh per month will tomers at the lowest pos- the next three months and 26,000 customers, PMLP brought out the best in been full of emotion. She see its bill decrease by 1.6 sible cost. will adjust them accord- is the third largest of 40 people. Sometimes, when dedicated her first ride to percent, from $237.99 to The rate cut comes on ingly in the fourth quarter municipal electric utilities you are hurting like so Reid and also rode for an- $234.20. Industrial cus- the heels of last quarter’s of 2020. in the Commonwealth. many people are today, other family member who tomers will see a slight in- rate reductions when Peabody Municipal Its power supply comes the way you get through it recently died. crease of 0.6 percent rates were reduced across Light Plant is a commu- from a variety of sources is to help others.” “We had more partici- PMLP and the commis- all classes. nity-owned, non-profitthroughout the Northeast, For this year’s ride, any- pants than ever and It’s sioners of the Peabody All told, since Jan. 1 of electric utility serving all including two generators thing goes. Participants also been my best year as Municipal Light Commis- this year, rates for resi- of Peabody and portions in Peabody that are owned can choose any activity, I was able to ride for so sion (PMLC) said they are dential customers have of South Lynnfield. Un- and operated by PMLP, such as biking, spinning, many young people, not very pleased to see lower decreased five percent, like investor-owned utili- which helps support the walking, exercising, surf- just my son.” she said. rates to help ease the fi- giving a ratepayer with ties such as National Grid regional power grid, but ing, skateboarding or “Reid’s Ride is for the nancial burden that many monthly usage of 500 kWh and Eversource that must also serves as an emer- swimming to name just a cause, not any one per- PLMP customers face, es- an average bill that is be- raise money from their gency backup for PMLP few. Sacco said some par- son, so it was great to be pecially given the present low $50. customers to pay their customers in case of a grid ticipants even resorted involved with so many COVID-19 crisis. PLMP The press release stat- stockholders, all of the failure. to doing headstands and young adults fighting can- hopscotch. cer. It’s been emotional, There is no limit on how personally, riding for them Desmarais to take over as acting Lynn police chief to reach the 28-mile goal. with all my heart, not as It could be biking the tra- the director and founder, ditional route or complet- in 1996, captain in 2000 positions they’re in. I think lice officers can best serve but as a person.” DESMARAIS ing four miles of activity and deputy chief in 2010. the department will be on their needs,” said McGee Sacco gave a shout out From A1 over seven days, or two He became acting chief level footing going forward in a statement. to the Alliance Advisory miles of activity over 14 2008. He served as the when the position was with the deputy in that po- “He has been an exam- Board. days. captain of technical ser- vacated by former Police sition as acting chief.” “They are an incredible ple of honorable service Registration is free and vices until he was ap- group of mostly young Chief Kevin Coppinger, Once Mageary steps for all for this community the fundraising minimum pointed as deputy chief of people who just took this upon his election as the down and Desmarais as- to aspire to, and he will has been waived. Partici- administration in 2017. Sheriff of Essex County in sumes the position as act- truly be missed. I have en- on this year and never pants are asked to make stopped. I’d have been lost As deputy chief, he over- November 2016. ing chief, the process to joyed working with Chief a donation of any amount. saw the professional stan- Desmarais was one of permanently fill the chief Mageary, who has been a without them,” said Sacco. Participants making do- “The only reason we are dards, administration and four applicants considered position will begin. dependable and collabo- nations of $50 or more here today and able to do support services divisions. for the top position at the McGee said Wednesday rative leader for the Lynn will receive a Reid’s Ride what we did is because As the senior ranking time, but Mageary was that Mageary has demon- Police Department and the T-shirt. of my young adults, they member of the depart- ultimately appointed po- strated the utmost profes- city of Lynn. I thank him The all-volunteer Alli- have taken over and have ment, Desmarais will be lice chief after scoring the sionalism and humility in for his service, and wish ance, through Reid’s Ride worked tirelessly and end- appointed by McGee as highest on an Assessment serving the people of the him the very best in his and other fundraisers, lessly in difficult times. acting chief on a provi- Center review. city he loves throughout well-earned retirement.” has raised more than $2 What they are doing is sional basis, as required “He certainly has the his distinguished career. As allowed by Massachu- million since its found- just amazing.” by Massachusetts Civil experience from doing it “Chief Mageary has setts Civil Service Law, an ing. The funds have been For more information or Service regulations. before,” said Lynn Police worked to implement pos- assessment center was re- used to establish two Reid to make a donation, go to Desmarais and McGee Lt. Michael Kmiec. “We itive changes to the de- cently conducted to fill the R. Sacco AYA Cancer pro- www.https://www.cancer- both declined comment on certainly have the stabili- partment’s policies and deputy chief position, with grams; the Reid R Sacco inyoungadults.org/. the appointment. ty. The deputy has been in procedures and has been the results expected to be AYA Clinic For Cancer & Hired in 1988, Desma- his position for quite some willing to speak with res- finalized in the coming Blood Diseases at Tufts Anne Marie Tobin can be rais was promoted to ser- time. Obviously, we’ll be idents to understand their weeks, according to the Medical Center and the reached at atobin@item- geant in 1993, lieutenant changing some faces in the concerns about how po- police department. Reid R Sacco AYA Cancer live.com.

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EDITORIAL HOW TO REACH US We salute Chief Mageary

“I decided the time was sion is at a crossroad in a negative light on police ceremony, he said he has the department to pay for 110 Munroe St. right,” Lynn Police Chief history. I pray each night officers nationwide and “always been proud to be unarmed crisis response P.O. Box 5 Michael A. Mageary said that some good and posi- shatter the bonds with a cop, but more important- workers to handle non-vi- Lynn, MA 01903 on Monday, explaining tive change can come out the community that take ly, I’ve been proud to be a olent calls to police. Customer Service why he decided to retire of the unrest that is facing years to build. The city of Lynn cop.” The calls for defunding Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. after 3½ years as the city’s our nation right now.” Lynn is a diverse commu- He rose through the de- the police came as Mayor Connecting police chief. The unrest Guido re- nity and we have worked partment ranks and count- Thomas M. McGee and All Departments: Mageary’s retirement ferred to is the protests hard to build relationships ed friends from one end of Mageary announced revi- 781-593-7700 announcement made him and demands for change with the many different Lynn to another. A blunt sions to the department’s Ext. 2 the latest in a line of Mas- sparked by George Floyd’s groups within our city.” speaker, Mageary said the use-of-force policy in June. sachusetts police chiefs May 25 death in police On June 5, Mageary’s department needed the It took a leader to craft Classifi ed/Legal Advertising classi [email protected] who decided the time has custody in Minneapolis. name headed up a list of resources required to do the June 5 department come to leave the job. A police officer has been 169 Lynn police officers its job. Crime dropped in statement condemn- Subscriptions Salem Chief Mary But- charged with Floyd’s mur- in a Daily Item advertise- Lynn during his tenure as [email protected] ing Floyd’s death. Mike ler announced her retire- der. ment condemning Floyd’s chief. But homicides are Mageary ends his 34-year Circulation ment last week and Re- A May 31 protest out- death. Department mem- on the rise this year with [email protected] the five to date in the city police career as a proven vere Chief James Guido side the Lynn police sta- bers vowed in the ad “... to Ext. 3 announced his retirement tion brought a frank and restore the trust that has sure to exceed the total of leader and with a track re- on June 30. Like Mageary, forthright response from been damaged as a result six murders in 2019. cord demonstrating com- Newsroom mitment to law enforce- [email protected] Butler and Guido worked Mageary. The chief said of this incident.” Even as Mageary dis- [email protected] as police officers for more he understood the anger “We are all in this to- cussed his retirement on ment. than 30 years. and frustration driving gether,” read the ad’s final Monday, community or- His ascension to the Ext. 4 In announcing his re- protesters and issued this sentence. ganizers called on City chief’s job was well de- Sports tirement, Guido said he statement: Those six words sum up Councilors to cut the de- served and his retirement [email protected] is leaving police work at a “When these types of Mageary’s career. At his partment budget and use leaves big shoes that need Ext. 5 time when “... our profes- incidents occur, they shed 2017 chief’s swearing-in money stripped away from to be filled. Retail and Online Advertising [email protected] Tradition, tribute or tone deafness? ADVERTISING Ernie Carpenter Jr. Director of Advertising One might say I don’t offensive by even a third logo that was no more, And let me not be a hyp- and Business Development, ext. 1355 have a dog in this fight. of Irish Americans in this searched the stores until I ocrite. I have a beauti- [email protected] After all, I’m not a native country, it would have could find a few tradition- ful Chicago Blackhawks Ralph Mitchell Saugonian, I didn’t even been changed decades ago. al Willie Wildcat articles hoodie, that I will gladly Sales Representative, ext. 1313 CherylC [email protected] grow up in this state. And Yet every time Indig- of clothing, and my life retire. I’d much rather the my high school mascot enous Americans claim went on just fine. franchise go back to the Eric Rondeau CharlesC Sales Representative, ext. 1280 was a warrior taken from they don’t want to be “oth- I understand that the original two-word moniker, [email protected] Greek mythology, so little ered” into being mascots, further away we get Black Hawks, that they Patricia Whalen chance of anyone taking terized as fierce warriors mocked for their sacred from our wonder years, used to be, and change Sales Representative, ext. 1310 offense. (or savages) since Europe- practices, or treated as the more we look back their logo from an Indig- [email protected] But can we examine the ans first set foot on North savage animals instead of with nostalgic rose-col- enous person’s head to a BUSINESS OFFICE use of Indigenous people American soil. But when the human beings that we ored glasses. But if your beautiful bird. I’ll wait. as mascots with the clari- the newly formed govern- all are, someone not Na- old high school mascot Susan J. Conti In the meantime, our Controller, ext. 1288 ty that comes from higher ment moves people off tive starts talking about changed today, so that it memories aren’t erased [email protected] learning, sensitivity and their own land, slaugh- “traditions.” doesn’t connote racist im- because time marches on Ted Grant 21st century empathy? ters them, disenfranchises When I went back for a ages, how would your life and we become more en- Publisher, ext. 1234 The definition of Sa- them from their cultures high school reunion a few really be affected? If you lightened. In that sense, [email protected] chem, taken from Mer- and their sacred traditions, years ago (none of your were a Sachem before, you we all have a dog in this Marian Kinney riam-Webster is a North it’s tough to rectify that business which one), I can claim you’ll be a Sa- fight. Because we’re all ext. 1212 American Indian chief; es- with saying using their was surprised that they chem forever. But we are fighting for everyone’s dig- [email protected] pecially: the chief of a con- namesakes, likenesses or changed the logo for my all learning, and growing nity and humanity. Will Kraft federation of the Algon- caricatures (I’m looking at mascot. The name was the — and evolving. Our past Dr. Maya Angelou said, Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 quian tribes of the North you Cleveland Indians), is same, but the logo I grew isn’t being erased, it’s just “When we know better, we [email protected] honoring them. Atlantic coast. up with was unrecogniz- being reckoned with. do better.” Paula Villacreses It is easy to see why peo- Every time this comes able. Same when my be- The fact that even the So, now that we know, A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 ple could believe they were up, someone of Irish de- loved Willie Wildcat at NFL’s Washington team let’s do. [email protected] honoring the tribe when scent has countered “what Kansas State had to move has come around to reck- Mike Shanahan they named their mascot about the Fighting Irish of over for the Powercat logo. oning with the racist slur Cheryl Charles can be Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 for their school. Indigenous Notre Dame?” Let me tell So I felt a twinge of sad- it called its team is cause reached at ccharles@item- [email protected] people have been charac- you, if that was deemed ness for my high school for celebration. live.com. Carolina Trujillo Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 FRANCIS WILKINSON [email protected] Jim Wilson Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 [email protected] Little faith in a return to school CIRCULATION Lisa Mahmoud President Donald Trump of Secondary School Princi- there are practical problems According to a parallel president. Only 41 percent Manager, ext. 1239 this week began demand- pals. Another 22.8 percent for which there are no real USA Today/Ipsos poll taken of respondents to a Pew [email protected] ing that schools open in the felt “somewhat confident.” answers: “How do you tell in May, 46 percent of Ameri- Research Center poll last CUSTOMER SERVICE fall. It’s a successor to his Imagine the delight of par- a 4-year-old to social dis- cans (47 percent among par- month said they are confi- demand last spring that the ents and teachers upon learn- tance?” one principal asked. ents with at least one K-12 dent or somewhat confident La’ Mosha Ball Customer Service, ext. 1276 economy reopen full throt- ing that their school princi- Principals and health of- student) support a return that Trump can handle the [email protected] tle, and it looks like it will pal is “somewhat confident” ficials are not the only ones to in-person schooling be- “public health impact of the be similarly ignored. of keeping disease and death lacking confidence. fore there is a coronavirus coronavirus outbreak.” GRAPHICS Both are excellent goals, of at bay. Now consider that the In a USA Today/Ipsos poll vaccine. If schools reopen in It’s surely true that mil- Trevor Andreozzi course. Lots of experts, from majority of principals can’t in May, when the pandemic fall, 59 percent of parents lions of parents are desper- Designer pediatricians to economists, muster even that lukewarm outlook was brighter than said they would likely pur- ate to send their kids back [email protected] stress the importance of endorsement. More than a it is today, 87 percent of sue at-home learning such to school, and many teach- Ned Connors students returning to class. third of the 1,450 principals teachers said they expected as remote school or home- ers and administrators are Designer, ext. 1222 [email protected] But as long as Trump’s safe- who responded to the survey difficulty enforcing social schooling, and 30 percent equally desperate to re- schools planning consists of reported feeling “somewhat distancing among students. said they would be very sume their vocations and a Mark Sutherland an all-caps tweet, the presi- unconfident” or “not at all A robust 18 percent said likely to do so. In a national normal life. No doubt many Creative Director, ext. 1330 [email protected] dent is unlikely to convince confident.” they would quit working if survey of Hispanic parents would grasp at anything a few crucial constituencies Principals are also wary their school were to reopen. and grandparents conduct- resembling a coherent plan NEWSROOM — principals, teachers, par- of the politics of COVID-19. Among teachers over age ed this month by Latino from the White House. No Mike Alongi ents — that he has their “My fear is that the public 55, that rose to 25 percent. Decisions, 53 percent of His- such plan exists. Sports Editor, ext. 1228 best interests at heart. will be looking at each mea- So the majority of prin- panic parents or caregivers [email protected] Francis Wilkinson writes Only 12.4 percent of school sure as a political statement, cipals express limited con- said they are considering Bill Brotherton principals say they are “ex- and some will ignore the fidence in their ability to not sending their children editorials on politics and Features Editor ext. 1338 tremely confident” in their advice of health officials in keep schools safe, and al- to school or childcare this U.S. domestic policy for [email protected] school or district’s ability to regards to their kids just to most one-fifth of the teach- fall even though 83 percent Bloomberg Opinion. He was Elyse Carmosino “preserve the health of staff prove a point,” one respon- ing corps said in May that are worried that their stu- executive editor of the Week. Reporter, ext. 1264 and students” if school opens dent said. “I’m not looking they would abandon their dents are falling behind. He was previously a writer [email protected] in the fall, according to a forward to arguing with jobs if schools reopen. The lack of confidence in for Rolling Stone, a commu- Gayla Cawley survey released this week those who don’t take this OK. How’s it going with school openings mirrors a nications consultant and a Reporter, ext. 1236 by the National Association seriously,” another said. And parents? lack of confidence in the political media strategist. [email protected] Cheryl Charles News Editor, ext. 1278 [email protected] Olivia Falcigno Photographer, ext.1224 E¥¦¥ M. G DIRECTORS [email protected] President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill M§ H. S John M. Gilberg Spenser Hasak Chief Executive O cer Photographer, ext. 1332 Edward M. Grant E C J. C¡ C [email protected] Advertising Director News Editor Gordon R. Hall W J. 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All address information, particu- 16 Porter St., Apt. 3, Salem, larly arrests, reflect police records. was arrested and charged with In the event of a perceived inac- disorderly conduct for a subse- curacy, it is the sole responsibility quent offense and disturbing the peace at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday. of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and Accidents have the department issue a notice of correction to the Daily Item. A report of a motor vehicle Corrections or clarifications will not crash at 12:24 p.m. Tuesday at 550 Lowell St. and 232 be made without express notice of Newbury St.; at 2:56 p.m. change from the arresting police Tuesday at 63 Central St. and department. 2 Tremont St.; at 3:43 p.m. Tuesday at 56 Washington LYNN St. and 5 Aborn St.; at 11:46 a.m. Wednesday at 192 Low- Arrests ell St. and 1 Columbus Road; at 12:04 p.m. Wednesday at Josue Cespedes, 17, of 46 Main St.; at 3:34 p.m. 792 Western Ave., was arrest- Wednesday at 301 Lowell St. ed and charged with murder, A report of a motor vehicle four counts of armed assault hit and run crash at 10:21 to murder, four counts of as- p.m. Tuesday at 1 Andover St. sault and battery with a dan- and 1 Pulaski St. gerous weapon, and carrying a firearm without a license at Complaints 4 p.m. Tuesday. William Suleski, 33, of 41 A report of disorderly con- Columbia Blvd., Peabody, was duct at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday arrested and charged with OUI at 84 Margin St. A caller re- drugs at 1:01 p.m. Tuesday. ported an intoxicated woman Jason Teague, 48, of 57 locked herself inside a Honda Springvale Ave., was arrested CRV. Her mother was outside and charged with speeding of the vehicle. Jessica M. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS and operation of a motor vehi- Freeman, 43, of Salem, was Black Lives Matter protesters scuffle with an NYPD officer on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York cle with a suspended license arrested (see arrests). during a demonstration Wednesday. 10:52 a.m. Wednesday. A report of suspicious activity at 7:59 p.m. Tuesday at Accidents Peabody Fire Department at 47 Lowell St. A caller report- NYPD chief, protesters roughed A report of a motor vehicle ed a suspicious envelope was crash at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday dropped off at the station. at 120 Broadway; at 4:58 A well-being check was per- p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant and formed at 12:14 p.m. Wednes- up in Brooklyn Bridge clash Tremont streets; at 10:43 day at 82 Prospect St. and 230 a.m. Wednesday at Federal Andover St. after a child, aged By Michael R. Sisak cluding a woman who have been camping out- requirements for officers Street and Western Avenue; about 5, was seen wandering at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday at ASSOCIATED PRESS ended up on the pavement side City Hall in recent to have their shield num- by herself toward Route 114. with an officer pulling on weeks to demand severe bers visible — and not ob- Eastern and Western avenues. Police located the child at 13 NEW YORK — Sever- her hair. cuts to police funding. scured by things like black A report of a motor vehicle Keys Drive and will be filing a hit and run crash at 3:09 p.m. al New York City police Surveillance video post- Some people in the mourning bands; for the 51A report with the Depart- officers were attacked Tuesday at Chestnut and Es- ed on social media by the pro-police group marched NYPD to create and pub- ment of Children and Families. and injured Wednesday sex streets. police department showed with a banner that said, lish to its website a sched- as pro-police and anti-po- A report of a motor vehicle a man on the bridge’s pe- “We Support the NYPD.” ule of officer disciplinary Fire lice protesters clashed crash with personal injury at destrian walkway rushing The leader of that group violations and penalties, on the Brooklyn Bridge, 11:32 a.m. Wednesday at Bay A report of a fire at 12:41 toward a group of officers said they were calling for and for the department to State Road and Broadway. police said. The confron- a.m. Wednesday at Tanner tation happened hours be- and reaching over a fence an end to a recent spate disclose information about City Barbershop at 149 Main to smack one of them in of violence, including the its secret surveillance Assaults fore Mayor Bill de Blasio St. An electric scooter was re- signed into law a series of the head with a cane. shooting death of a 1-year- technology. Police photos of the after- A report of an assault at portedly on fire in front of the police accountability mea- old boy in Brooklyn. Another makes clear 10:53 a.m. Tuesday on Willow barbershop. The fire depart- sures inspired by the kill- math showed a lieutenant De Blasio helped paint a that the public has a right Street; at 2 p.m. Tuesday on ment responded. ings of George Floyd, Eric with a bloodied face, a de- Black Lives Matter mural to record police activity. Broad Street; at 5:51 p.m. Garner and other Black tective holding a bandage on a Bronx street before Wednesday’s demonstra- Tuesday on S Elm Street. SAUGUS people. to his head, and a bicycle signing the police reform tions and mural painting At least four officers were officer helping a fellow of- measures. They include were the latest in a wave Overdose Accidents hurt, including Chief of ficer dress a head wound. a ban on chokeholds and of protest activity across Department Terence Mo- Monahan, who last other restraints that could the country since George A report of an overdose at At 4:53 p.m. Tuesday, a call- nahan, and 37 people were month knelt in a show of restrict a person’s breath- Floyd was killed May 25 7:55 p.m. Tuesday on For- er reported she had been in arrested, police said. Infor- solidarity with protesters, ing. The NYPD has long by Minneapolis police. tesque Terrace. a motor vehicle accident and mation on charges was not sustained injuries to his barred chokeholds, but The first few nights of had to follow the other motor immediately available. hand. that hasn’t stopped some protests in New York City Theft vehicle until it pulled into a It was not clear how He and the other injured officers from using them were marred by stealing, driveway on Lincoln Avenue. officers were marching in recent years — most unrest and violence in- A report of a larceny at 4:31 many protesters were in- Papers were exchanged prior with a pro-police group led notably in Garner’s death flicted both by and on po- p.m. Tuesday at Carolyn Road jured. An Associated Press to police arrival. by local clergy when they and Circle Avenue; at 10:51 photographer witnessed on Staten Island just shy lice officers. Since then, several people getting were met on the bridge by of six years ago. protests have largely been a.m. Wednesday at 23 Allen Complaints Ave. roughed up by police, in- activists, some of whom Other reforms include peaceful. A 911 caller reported at MARBLEHEAD 4:29 a.m. Wednesday that an unknown person knocked Ex-Canadian football player gets Accidents over a chair in a yard near Reynolds Law Office on Jack- A report of a motor vehicle son Street. A dispatched offi- crash at 1:04 p.m. Tuesday on cer requested an ambulance three months for college scam Fort Beach Way. The crash infor an evaluation on an intox- volved a FedEx truck. icated male. The ambulance By Alanna ers and BC Lions, lowered than a month in prison in the college cheating transported the party to Mel- Durkin Richer his head into his hands for the online course scam. scheme involving wealthy rose Wakefield hospital. Complaints ASSOCIATED PRESS and cried as U.S. District Littlefair said she was parents and athletic Police received a call at Judge Nathaniel Gorton “truly sorry” and called the coaches at elite univer- A report of suspicious ac- 9:05 p.m. Tuesday from a A former Canadian Foot- chided him for his actions. experience a “nightmare” sities across the country. tivity at 11:32 a.m. Tuesday party who reported a black ball League player was on Humphrey Street. A caller PU truck was swerving on to sentenced Wednesday to Sidoo told the judge he’s for her family. Authorities say the par- reported she saw a male and Central Street and went up three months in prison “deeply ashamed.” “I acted out of love for ents worked with the ad- two females attempting to onto the sidewalk before pull- for hiring someone take “I make no excuses. I my son but I ended up missions consultant at the break into the short bus. She ing back to the roadway and the SATs in place of his broke the law. I pled guilty hurting my son greatly,” center of the scam, Rick said she confronted the teens the driver exited the vehicle. A two sons, while a Califor- to a crime and now I must said Littlefair, 57. Singer, to have someone and they took off. check of the area for the party nia mother got five weeks pay for my actions,” Sidoo Both Sidoo and Little- cheat on their kids’ exams A report of a disturbance at turned up negative. behind bars for paying said. fair appeared before the or get them admitted to 10:55 p.m. Tuesday on Front $9,000 to have online Earlier Wednesday, Kar- Boston federal court judg- selective schools with fake Street. A caller reported a Lost Property classes taken on her son’s en Littlefair of Newport es via videoconference be- athletic credentials. man approached the house behalf. Beach, Calif., asked U.S cause of the coronavirus Sidoo was CEO of min- and started talking about Police received a call at David Sidoo, who played District Judge Allison Bur- pandemic. ing firm Advantage Lith- “garbage.” She said the man 5:09 p.m. Tuesday from a man professional football for the roughs for leniency before They are among more ium Corp. when he was was at the back door talking who believed his personal Saskatchewan Roughrid- being sentenced to more than 50 people charged arrested last year. about how he wanted to property was removed from speak with the police. An offi- his residence on June 26 from cer reported the man’s broth- a male he met at the 7-11 on Feds: Man fraudulently sought $13M in loans er took custody of him. Hamilton Street after they both A report of suspicious activ- ingested Xanax. A dispatched BOSTON (AP) — A Mas- Buoi, who was arrest- ber of employees and coronavirus relief funds, ity at 11:14 p.m. Tuesday on officer reported speaking with sachusetts man is charged ed last month, is free on his payroll expenses and prosecutors said. Sunset Road. A caller report- the caller, who wanted to doc- with fraudulently seek- $5,000 cash bail. falsely certified that the PPP funds must be used ed he saw someone in the ument the missing items. neighborhood “who doesn’t ing for his information Buoi, the president and United States was the pri- by businesses for payroll technology company more CEO of Sosuda Tech, LLC, mary residence for his em- costs, interest on mortgag- look like he belongs.” The man SWAMPSCOTT was reportedly pacing back than $13 million in gov- in April and June alleged- ployees, prosecutors said. es, rent and utilities. ernment loans intended ly submitted fraudulent In the application for An email seeking com- and forth in the area. Police Accidents checked the area and could for businesses struggling applications for more than one loan, he claimed to ment was left Wednesday not find the man. A report of a motor vehicle because of the coronavirus $13 million in forgivable have 353 employees, most with Buoi’s federal public crash at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday at pandemic, federal prose- loans guaranteed by the within the U.S., according defender. Theft 65 Essex St. cutors said Wednesday. Small Business Adminis- to an FBI affidavit. He ac- He faces up to 20 years in A report of a motor vehicle Elijah Majak Buoi, 38, tration for COVID-19 re- tually had six employees, prison for each wire fraud A report of plants stolen from hit and run crash at 6:56 p.m. of Winchester, was indict- lief through the Paycheck including himself, and the count if convicted, and 30 the island at 2:32 p.m. Tues- Tuesday at Stop & Shop at ed on four counts of wire Protection Program, ac- other five were in India, years for the making a false day at Humphrey and Maple 450 Paradise Road. fraud and of making a cording to the U.S. attor- according to the affidavit. statement to a financial in- streets. A caller reported six to false statement to a finan- ney’s office in Boston. Buoi ultimately received stitution count if convicted, seven of his new plants were cial institution. He lied about his num- more than $2 million in prosecutors said. stolen from the traffic island. He Complaints said the island had been fully A report of suspicious activi- planted at 6 a.m. Tuesday. ty at 3:31 p.m. Tuesday at 400 A caller reported jewelry Paradise Road; at 10:49 p.m. was missing from his father’s Tuesday on Harrison Avenue. Lynn Drug Task Force CALL 24 HOURS A DAY estate at 3:12 p.m. Tuesday on Harding Lane. Vandalism Hotline or text the word tiplynn and your tip to “tip411” (847411) PEABODY A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 10:31 p.m. All reports of neighborhood activity will be investigated. Arrest Tuesday at 69 Franklin Ave.; 781-477-4444 at 10:32 p.m. Tuesday at 32 Callers may remain anonymous. Jessica M. Freeman, 43, of Franklin Ave. Spanish menu available A6 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 Small biz relief, new beach restrictions announced

By Philip Marcelo State Beach in Narragan- and Mark Pratt sett will be reduced to 25 ASSOCIATED PRESS percent, effective Thurs- day. Rhode Island will be Authorities will also using $200 million of its be stepping up enforce- share of federal coronavi- ment of illegal parking on rus aid money to help re- residential streets near build the state’s battered beaches, and officials will economy, Gov. Gina Rai- be stationed at beach pa- mondo said Wednesday. vilions handing out free The Democrat said the masks, according to Rai- money will be spent on mondo. improving educational op- The governor said state portunities, job training beaches last month saw for emerging industries, 50,000 more cars than at and support for small the same time last year, businesses. despite the pandemic re- She said her vision of strictions. rebuilding the state econ- The new parking restric- omy also includes invest- tions come as weekend PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ing in new roads, schools temperatures are expect- and affordable housing, as Evelinda Villegas receives a COVID-19 test at the Whittier Street Health Center’s mobile test site ed to be in the 90s. well as making the state a Wednesday in Boston’s Dorchester section. NATIONAL GUARD welcome place for manu- Rhode Island is among facturers and addressing roughly 40 states asking racial justice. “We have rebuilt this President Donald Trump Sam Adams closes roof patio; no to extend federal fund- economy before together and we’re going to do it ing for the state National again,” Raimondo said, Guard through the end of Swan Boat rides this summer referring to the 2008 re- the calendar year. cession that hit the state Gov. Raimondo said particularly hard. Wednesday the funds to BOSTON (AP) — Brew- believe it is in the best in- on U.S. Health and Hu- pansion for telemedicine Raimondo said the eco- cover full deployment of er Sam Adams is shutting terest of our drinkers and man Services Secretary services.” nomic effort will provide the guard are set to expire down the roof deck patio coworkers,” the company Alex Azar to extend the The letter was also about $100 million in di- in August. of its Boston Tap Room said. COVID-19 public health signed by U.S. Sen. Ed- rect aid to small business- She said she hopes to to protect guests and em- NO SWAN BOATS emergency declaration ward Markey and U.S. es. have the guard help con- ployees because of what it There will be no Swan that is set to expire on Reps. Richard Neal, James About $50 million of trol crowds at the state’ describes as an “influx of Boat rides in the Boston July 25. McGovern, Lori Trahan, those funds would come popular beach areas, out-of-state visitors from Public Garden this sum- The all-Democratic dele- Katherine Clark, Seth in the form of direct cash where some businesses mer for the first time in gation — led by U.S. Sen. Moulton, Ayanna Pressley, COVID-19 hot spots.” assistance to help offset have complained about The taproom opened in nearly a century and a half. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Stephen Lynch and Wil- reopening expenses such unruly customers refusing February, but was closed The Paget family, which Rep. Joe Kennedy III — liam Keating. as installing plastic barri- to comply with virus safe- because of the pandemic. has run the iconic Boston wrote a letter to Azar on STATE POLICE ers and purchasing clean- ty rules. It reopened about three tradition since 1877, said Wednesday arguing that MUSEUM REOPENS ing supplies, the governor HEALTH weeks ago. on its website that under the emergency declaration The Massachusetts said. Businesses can qual- DEPARTMENT “While we love welcom- current coronavirus safety should be extended until State Police Museum has ify for up to $15,000 in STATISTICS ing visitors to the tap- guidelines, it is impossible the end of the pandem- reopened. grants. There were more than room, we also know we to offer the rides this sum- ic, calling it “a lifeline for The museum in Grafton Business groups have 50 new confirmed cases of need to do our part to keep mer. Massachusetts.” reopened Tuesday after been clamoring for weeks the coronavirus in Rhode everyone as safe as possi- “Our business is a small “This determination en- a weekend of cleaning by for Raimondo to use part Island and two more ble,” the company said in a and intimate environment sured that Massachusetts volunteers, according to of the state’s $1.2 billion deaths, the state Depart- Facebook post on Tuesday. that brings people together would be able to furnish The Telegram & Gazette. allocation from the federal ment of Health reported Beer aficionados can still in a memorable way,” the healthcare services they The 10,000-square-foot coronavirus stimulus plan Wednesday. sample the brewer’s offer- family said. “As a result, we otherwise would not,” the museum is home to a col- to help beleaguered local There have now been ings. The tap room is of- face some unique challeng- delegation wrote of the lection of items dating companies. more than 17,600 con- fering contactless pickup es in our operation that initial declaration. “It en- from 1865 to the modern But Raimondo has said firmed cases of the dis- for online orders of Sam make it difficult to assure abled the Commonwealth day, including uniforms, she was reluctant to spend ease in the state and 987 Adams merchandise and the level of safety we are to waive certain Medicare, vehicles, and weapons — down the funds until she deaths. beers, including varieties committed to providing.” Medicaid, and CHIP re- and in one area, a wall knew whether Congress Fifty-nine people were exclusive to the taproom. CONGRESSIONAL quirements, expand the covered with the names of intended to provide addi- in the hospital with the “We’ll continue to moni- LETTER healthcare workforce, state police troopers who tional aid to states facing disease as of Monday, the tor trends and will reopen The state’s congressio- and implement critical died in the line of duty huge budget shortfalls latest day for which the our rooftop patio when we nal delegation is calling programs, such as the ex- dating to the 1800s. from the pandemic-caused data are available, down economic shutdown. from 64 the previous day. The initial $2.2 trillion COVID CASES Providence mayor launches reparations process stimulus plan from Con- GET YOUNGER gress was meant to cover The average age of peo- By Philip Marcelo conversation and using recognizing that in some Councilwoman Mary Kay immediate costs for the ple in Rhode Island with ASSOCIATED PRESS the levers at our disposal way at the city level, and Harris said in a lengthy public health emergency, the coronavirus continues to correct the wrongs of then taking steps to ad- statement ahead of Elor- to drop, a number that Rhode Island’s capital and Rhode Island used the past,” he said. dress its ongoing impacts. za’s announcement. “2020 concerns state health of- city is looking at providing some of it on medical sup- Elorza said two other cit- He stressed the question is definitely not the year plies, virus testing and ficials. reparations to residents of ies in the country have tak- of what kind of repara- to overpromise and under- The average age of con- African and Native Amer- other health care needs. en similar steps to provide tions the city could ulti- deliver. My people have “I made the judgment firmed Rhode Island cases ican heritage, Providence reparations, but haven’t mately provide residents been through enough.” call that it’s time to do fell from 47.5 years old Mayor Jorge Elorza an- gone as far as what he is is premature. The city of roughly something,” Raimondo the week of June 14 to nounced Wednesday. pushing Providence to do. “How much, what form, 180,000 residents, a ma- said when asked Wednes- 37.9 years for the week of The Democratic mayor Evanston, Ill., created how long are all legitimate jority of whom are persons day about her change in July 5, according to state signed an executive order a reparations fund last questions, but questions of color, has been taking stance. “And if Congress Department of Health sta- creating a “Truth-Telling, year that draws from tax for another day,” Elorza other steps to reconcile gives us more, then we can tistics. Reconciliation and Mu- revenue from recreational said. “It’s important to go its past in the wake of the do more.” Health Department nicipal Reparations Pro- marijuana sales. Officials step-by-step through this.” national reckoning on race A look at other corona- spokesperson Joseph cess” that would examine in nearby Chicago have But at least one Black spurred by the killing of virus developments in Wendelken said the agen- the feasibility of providing also been debating the is- city leader said she was George Floyd by Minneap- Rhode Island: cy is now looking at ways reparations, which are sue, and countries includ- skeptical of the efforts, olis police. BEACH to reach residents in their typically direct cash paying South Africa and Can- which have been backed Last month, Elorza or- RESTRICTIONS 20s and 30s. ments to individuals. ada and colleges including by other prominent Black dered the removal of the Parking capacity is be- “This drop mirrors Elorza said it’s the first Georgetown University Rhode Islanders, including word “plantations” from ing reduced at two major trends in other states,” step in accepting the have some form of repara- Keith Stokes, the former the state’s formal name — state beaches that saw he said. “Factors that city’s role in the country’s tions initiatives. head of the state Economic the State of Rhode Island large crowds of people who could be involved are the fraught racial history, in- Elorza said Providence’s Development Corporation. and Providence Planta- weren’t wearing masks or weather getting nicer and cluding Black slavery and monthslong effort will “When we utter the word tions — in all official city following social distancing younger people being out mistreatment of Native include accurately tell- ‘reparations’, I’m thinking documents. guidelines last week, Rai- more, and less compliance Americans. ing the history of slavery, of a remedy so thoughtful, Democratic Gov. Gina mondo announced. with mask wearing and “We’re putting a marker Jim Crow segregation and holistic and valuable as to Raimondo followed up Vehicle capacity at Mis- social distancing direc- on the ground and com- structural racism in Prov- make a dent in the debt with a similar edict for quamicut State Beach in tives among younger peo- mitting to elevating this idence. It will also involve owed to my community,” state documents. Westerly and Scarborough ple.”

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New Cape Cod bridges to be The multiyear process maintain control of the pedestrians and bicyclists. ough, was fined $200,000 happening again,” said built in 3-phase process will include preliminary existing bridges until the for using pesticides and Leo Gontmakher, CEO of design, a 25 percent de- new bridges are complet- Marijuana dispensaries trying to cover up their Healthy Pharms parent BOURNE (AP) — The sign and finally a handoff ed at which point control fined a total of $800,000 use by falsifying invoices. company 4Front Ventures, $1 billion effort to re- to a design and building of the new structures Garden Remedies said in a statement. place the two bridges firm for the construction will be transferred to the WORCESTER (AP) — said in a statement that The Botanist, owned that connect Cape Cod phase, state Transporta- state. Massachusetts marijuana it fired the employees by Acreage Holdings, to mainland Massachu- tion Department officials Funding for the project regulators have fined involved — whose actions Inc., was fined $250,000 setts will be done in three tell the Cape Cod Times. is still the biggest out- three companies a total were unknown to the for going forward with phases, with construction The U.S. Army Corps of standing issue, but the of $800,000 for various executive team. applications for licensure not expected to start until Engineers is the owner of state has hired a design infractions. Regulators also fined while trying to own or 2025 at the earliest, state the current 85-year-old firm to do preliminary The Cannabis Control Healthy Pharms $350,000 have a controlling interest transportation officials Sagamore and Bourne engineering and permit- Commission levied the for pesticide use over in more than the allowed say. bridges. The Corps will ting for the new bridges, fines against Garden several periods from July maximum of three stores. Jonathan Gulliver, the Remedies Inc.; Healthy 2018 to February 2019, The Botanist has a medi- state’s highway adminis- Pharms Inc.; and Acreage according to the commis- cal dispensary in Worces- trator said. Holdings Inc., accord- sion. ter and plans to open two Officials say there are ing to The Telegram & “Once the company more. no plans for tolls on the Gazette. understood the violations, An Acreage spokesman call 781-593-7700 ext. 2 new bridges. Garden Remedies Inc., we worked quickly to said the company has ter- to start your The new bridges will which operates a rec- correct them and have minated its relationships daily subscription. be able to handle more reational and medical implemented procedures with two other provisional vehicle traffic as well as dispensary in Marlbor- to prevent them from license holders THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A7 Oklahoma governor says he has tested positive for COVID-19

By Sean Murphy ASSOCIATED PRESS OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Wednes- day that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and that he is isolat- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ing at home, making him Walmart will require customers to wear face the first U.S. governor to coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club report testing positive. stores starting July 20. Stitt, 48, said he mostly feels fine, although he started feeling “a little achy” Tuesday and sought Walmart latest a test. He said his wife and children were also tested Tuesday and that retailer to require none of their results came back positive. Stitt has backed one of customers to the country’s most aggressive reopening plans, re- sisted any statewide mandate on masks and rarely wear masks wears one himself. “We respect people’s said in a statement that By Anne rights ... to not wear a D’Innocenzio it hopes Walmart’s move mask,” Stitt said during ASSOCIATED PRESS will be a “tipping point in PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday’s news confer- this public health debate.” ence, which was held vir- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday that he’s tested posi- NEW YORK — Walmart Retailers had been hes- tually. “You just open up a tive for the coronavirus and that he is isolating at home. will require customers itant to issue chain-wide to wear face coverings at big can of worms. mandates for fear of anger- so far back as the rally,” And he came under fire during the meeting. Pin- all of its namesake and “A lot of businesses are ing some customers. They which took place nearly a early in the pandemic after nell said on Twitter that Sam’s Club stores, mak- requiring it, and that’s also didn’t want to have month ago. he tweeted a photo of him- he’s not experiencing any ing it the largest retailer fine,” he said. “I’m just their workers play the role Most people infected by self and his children eating virus symptoms but that to introduce such a policy of enforcers of the protocols. hesitant to mandate some- that has otherwise proven thing that I think is prob- the new coronavirus de- at a crowded restaurant. he plans to be tested and It was already hard enough velop mild or moderate One of Stitt’s cabinet will quarantine at home. difficult to enforce without to get some customers to lematic to enforce.” state and federal require- Stitt attended President symptoms and recover af- members, David Ostrowe, Stitt also attended comply even in the states ter about two weeks. tested positive for the a meeting earlier this ments. that had the mandates. Donald Trump’s rally in The company said Tulsa last month, which Frye said contact tracing coronavirus in March. month with Tesla CEO However, the recent surge has begun in Stitt’s case, On Tuesday morning, Elon Musk, who is consid- Wednesday that the pol- of new virus cases — par- health experts have said icy will go into effect on likely contributed to a with a particular empha- Stitt attended a meeting ering Tulsa as a possible ticularly in Florida, Cali- sis on determining those of the Commissioners of site for the automaker’s Monday to allow time to fornia, Texas and Arizona surge in coronavirus cases who may have been within the Land Office in a con- new U.S. assembly plant. inform customers. Cur- — has left them with no there. 6 feet of the governor for ference room at the state A Tulsa restaurant that rently, about 65 percent of choice, retail experts say. Stitt said he’s confident longer than 15 minutes. Capitol that was attended Stitt visited last week, Kai its more than 5,000 stores “I think Walmart’s de- he didn’t contract the vi- In recent months, Stitt by more than 20 people. Vietnamese Cuisine, an- and clubs are located in ar- cision will give cover to rus at the rally. eas where there is already other retailers to require “As far as where he be- has attended numerous Stitt said he has reached nounced on its Facebook some form of government masks,” said Michael J. came infected, it’s real- meetings and press confer- out to Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell page that it was closing tem- mandate on face coverings. Hicks, an economist at ly unknown,” Oklahoma ences in which he was in and Secretary of Agricul- porarily so that its staff can Bentonville, Ark.-based Ball State University in Health Commissioner Dr. close contact with people ture Blayne Arthur whom be tested and the restau- Walmart joins a growing Muncie, Indiana. “I ap- Lance Frye said. “It wasn’t without wearing a mask. he said he spoke with rant professionally cleaned. but still small list of re- plaud Walmart and others tailers to require masks for stepping in.” at all of its stores, filling Bryan Eshelman, a man- 87 protesters arrested at Kentucky the role of states and the aging director in the retail federal government that practice at consultancy have failed to issue such AlixPartners, noted that mandates on an issue that retailers needed to step in attorney general’s home has been highly politi- to reduce their own health cized by President Donald risks and that having a vi- By Rebecca ly shot when police offi- Trump and many of his rus case is disruptive. Reynolds Yonker cers burst into her Lou- ardent supporters. “It is a business risk and Dylan Lovan isville apartment using a Given Walmart’s clout as that they need to manage ASSOCIATED PRESS no-knock warrant in the the largest retailer in the for the safety of employees early morning hours of LOUISVILLE, Ky. — U.S., its decision is expect- and customers,” he said. March 13 during a narcot- Eighty-seven demonstra- ed to push others to issue Eshelman added that he ics investigation. The war- tors who gathered at the similar mandates. In fact, believes making shoppers rant to search her home home of Kentucky’s at- hours after its announce- comply with the mask pro- was in connection with a ment, supermarket chain tocols will be easier now torney general to demand justice for Breonna Taylor suspect who did not live Kroger Co. said it would that wearing masks are be- there and no drugs were follow suit starting July 22. coming more of the norm. have been arrested and charged with a felony for found inside. “We are taking this ex- Still, Walmart is taking The shooting set off tra step now because we no chances, making sure trying to “intimidate” the prosecutor, police said. weeks of protests, policy recognize additional pre- to have a new strategy in changes and a call for the cautions are needed to Protesters with the so- place to enforce the mask officers who shot Taylor protect our country,” Kro- cial justice organization protocols. It said Wednes- to be criminally charged. ger said in a statement. Until Freedom gathered day that it will create the One officer has been fired, Last week, Starbucks for a sit-in on the front role of health ambassador but no charges have been announced that custom- yard of a Louisville home at its Walmart stores and filed. Investigations into ers who visit its compa- owned by Kentucky At- will station them near the shooting are continu- ny-owned café locations in the entrance to remind torney General Daniel ing. the U.S. will be required to customers without masks Cameron on Tuesday af- Stills posted on social wear face coverings. The of its new requirements. ternoon, news outlets re- media Wednesday after- policies at Starbucks and These workers, who will ported. Best Buy went into effect be wearing black polo They were arrested af- noon that he was “ar- Wednesday. shirts, will receive special ter refusing to leave and rested for peacefully pro- Only a handful of major training to “help make the — having been instructed testing. While Breonna retailers, including teen process as smooth as pos- beforehand by protest or- Taylor’s murderers are clothing chain American sible for customers.” ganizers not to resist — still out on the street.” Eagle Outfitters and Ap- Walmart said that it’s could be seen lining up to None of the Louisville offi- ple, has a mask mandate currently working on dif- await their transfer to jail. cers involved in delivering for customers for all of its ferent options for custom- Among those arrested the warrant at Taylor’s stores. Costco Wholesale ers who don’t show up were NFL player Kenny home have been criminal- Club was one of the first with a face mask. Stills, a wide receiver for ly charged. major retailers to require As for Sam’s Club, em- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS the Houston Texans, and Cameron, a Republi- face coverings for custom- ployees at the entrance Porsha Williams of “Real can and Kentucky’s first ers at all of its stores. The will follow the same pro- About two dozen protesters were arrested Housewives of Atlanta.” African American state policy went into effect in cess with its members, po- Wednesday after sitting in the front yard of Several of the protesters attorney general, said on early May. litely reminding them of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s were released from jail on Monday that he still has The National Retail its requirements to wear a home in Louisville, Ky., chanting Breonna Tay- Wednesday afternoon. no timeline for when his Federation, the nation’s face covering when shop- lor’s name as well as calling for justice for her Taylor, a 26-year-old office will conclude its in- largest retail trade group, ping. killing by Louisville Metro Police Department. Black woman, was fatal- vestigation of the case. Floyd family sues Minneapolis officers charged in his death By Amy Forliti compensatory and special ing and discipline.” said he couldn’t breathe. ty department. A majority public, saying they would ASSOCIATED PRESS damages in an amount to Crump said the lawsuit Chauvin is charged with of City Council members provide a more complete be determined by a jury. seeks to set a precedent second-degree murder, support the move, say- picture of what happened. MINNEAPOLIS — It also asks for a receiver “that makes it financially third-degree murder and ing the department has a The judge hasn’t said why George Floyd’s family to be appointed to ensure prohibitive for police to manslaughter. Three other long history and culture he’s not allowing the video filed a lawsuit Wednesday that the city properly wrongfully kill marginal- officers at the scene — Tou of brutality that has re- to be disseminated more against the city of Minne- trains and supervises offi- ized people — especially Thao, Thomas Lane and sisted change. A public widely. apolis and the four police cers in the future. Black people — in the fu- J. Kueng — are charged hearing was planned lat- According to documents officers charged in his “This complaint shows ture.” with aiding and abetting er Wednesday on the pro- in state probate court, death, alleging the officers what we have said all Mayor Jacob Frey’s office both second-degree mur- posal, which requires a Floyd is survived by 11 violated Floyd’s rights along, that Mr. Floyd died said he couldn’t comment der and manslaughter. change in the city’s char- known heirs, including when they restrained him because the weight of the on pending litigation. In- All four officers were ter that could go to voters five children and six sib- and that the city allowed a entire Minneapolis Po- terim City Attorney Erik fired the day after Floyd’s in November. lings. They live in Texas, culture of excessive force, lice Department was on Nilsson said the city is death, which set off pro- The lawsuit comes on North Carolina, Florida racism and impunity to his neck,” Crump said in reviewing the lawsuit and tests that spread around the same day that a court and New York. All but flourish in its police force. a statement. “The City of will respond to it. the world and turned into allowed public viewing by one of Floyd’s children are The civil rights lawsuit, Minneapolis has a history Floyd, a Black man who a national reckoning on appointment of video from adults. He has no living filed in U.S. District Court of policies, procedures and was handcuffed, died May race in America. the body cameras of Lane parents or grandparents. in Minnesota, was an- deliberate indifference 25 after Derek Chau- Floyd’s death also and Kueng. A coalition of Kaarin Nelson Schaffer, nounced by attorney Ben that violates the rights vin, a white police officer, sparked calls to abolish news organizations and named last week as the Crump and other law- of arrestees, particularly pressed his knee against the Minneapolis Police attorneys for Lane and trustee for Floyd’s family, yers representing Floyd’s Black men, and highlights Floyd’s neck for nearly Department and replace Kueng have been advo- is the plaintiff in the fed- family members. It seeks the need for officer train- eight minutes as Floyd it with a new public safe- cating to make the videos eral lawsuit. A8 THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 LOOK! National Stress Awareness Day, World Snake Day, National Spinach Day, Guinea Pig Appreciation Day

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! TO CONTRIBUTE TO LOOK!, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] OR MAIL YOUR SUBMISSION TO THE ITEM, P.O. BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903. New York’s Met Museum to open five days a week starting Aug. 29

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s Metropoli- tan Museum of Art will reopen five days a week starting Aug. 29 after being shuttered since March 13 to curb the spread of the coronavirus, museum officials announced Wednesday. The Met’s Fifth Avenue building will be open Thursday through Mon- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS day with safety protocols Nick Cannon including frequent cleaning and visitors limited to 25 percent of the muse- ViacomCBS cuts ties um’s capacity, the officials said. Face coverings and social distancing will be with Nick Cannon, required. “Perhaps now more than ever the Museum can cites ‘hateful speech’ serve as a reminder of the power of the human LOS ANGELES (AP) — relationship with him,” spirit and the capacity PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Nick Cannon’s “hateful the company said. of art to bring comfort, speech” and anti-Semitic Cannon produced inspire resilience, and People sit outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. theories led ViacomCBS “Wild ’n Out,” a comedy help us better understand to cut ties with the TV improv series for VH1, each other and the world tion as a temporary home a significant uptick in “We cannot go back to host and producer, the a ViacomCBS-owned around us,” museum pres- during renovation of infections as the state the hell we experienced media giant said. cable channel. He’s been a ident Daniel H. Weiss the Frick’s Fifth Avenue has slowly reopened its three months ago, so “ViacomCBS condemns regular part of TV shows said in a statement. mansion. economy starting in May, please stay vigilant and bigotry of any kind and unconnected to the compa- The Met’s Cloisters The planned reopening but Gov. Andrew Cuo- New York tough,” Cuomo we categorically denounce ny, including as the former facility in upper Manhat- of the 150-year-old Met mo has sought to crack said Wednesday. all forms of anti-Semi- host of NBC’s “America’s tan will open at a later is the latest sign of New down on travelers from About 1.3 percent of tism,” the company said Got Talent” and host of date, officials said. The York’s cautious resump- states where COVID-19 is people tested in New York in a statement Tuesday. It Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” Met Breuer on Madison tion of normal activities spreading at higher rates for COVID-19 Tuesday is terminating its rela- He wrote in a lengthy Avenue, which the Met as city and state officials and is urging New York- were positive, according tionship with Cannon, Facebook post Wednesday took over in 2016, will not seek to avoid a resurgence ers to wear masks, wash to Cuomo’s office. Nine ViacomCBS said. that he was “deeply sad- reopen. It is being turned of the virus. their hands and stay 6 deaths from the virus The company’s move dened” by his firing and over to the Frick Collec- New York has not seen feet away from others. were reported. was in response to re- accused the company of marks made by Cannon using his remarks to try on a podcast in which he to silence “an outspoken NBCUniversal wades into streaming wars with Peacock and Richard “Profes- black man. sor Griff” Griffith, the “I will not be bullied, By Meg James and Peacock to coincide with former Public Enemy silenced, or continu- Ryan Faughnder its comprehensive cov- member, discussed racial ously oppressed by any LOS ANGELES TIMES erage of the 2020 Tokyo bias. The podcast was organization, group, or Olympics. But in late NBCUniversal’s Peacock recorded in May 2019 and corporation,” Cannon March, as the coronavi- streaming service debuted released on June 30. said, adding that he was rus outbreak struck, the nationwide Wednesday, “We have spoken with seeking full ownership of International Olympic betting that weary con- Nick Cannon about an Committee and the Japa- “Wild ‘n Out.” sumers will tolerate a few episode of his podcast ‘Can- nese government post- “Systemic racism is what commercials in exchange poned the Tokyo Summer non’s Class’ on YouTube, this world was built on and for a low-priced offering Games until next year. which promoted hateful was the subject in which I that includes news, sports Additionally, despite speech and spread anti-Se- was attempting to high- and thousands of hours of the network’s ubiquitous mitic conspiracy theories,” light in the recent clips TV shows. mascot, Peacock isn’t a ViacomCBS said. that have been circulating The gambit sets the household name. “While we support from my podcast,” Cannon NBCUniversal’s service PHOTO | NBCUNIVERSAL ongoing education and said. “If I have furthered Then there’s the matter apart from streaming Comcast’s Peacock streaming service launched dialogue in the fight the hate speech, I whole- of distribution. The com- giants Netflix, Amazon Wednesday. against bigotry, we are heartedly apologize.” Prime Video and Dis- pany has been working to deeply troubled that Nick He also, however, de- strike partnerships with ney+. Those services have The New York media consumers. The test run has failed to acknowledge manded an apology from distributors, including soared in popularity in company’s service will came in the early days of or apologize for perpetu- Viacom-CBS, a brand he Cox Communications, so recent years with edgy come in three tiers : a free the COVID-19 pandemic ating anti-Semitism, and that its subscribers can noted he’s worked with original shows, deep option with 13,000 hours when viewers binged on get Peacock for free. The we are terminating our for more than 20 years. libraries of movies and TV of video-on-demand pro- familiar “comfort food” classics — and a lack of gramming and 20 themed shows. goal is to reach more than RIDE RIGHT TRANS. 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By Mike Alongi Thursday night. We had Cancer Tournament and ITEM SPORTS EDITOR a small team meeting the the Hoosac Valley Christ- next day where I saw ev- mas Tournament. LYNN -- It may have eryone, but that was the But more than the ac- been a bittersweet ending last time until now.” complishments on the to the actual season for the The Spartans had as suc- court, it was the growth St. Mary’s girls basketball cessful a season as a team off the court that Newhall team, but all of that was could have in 2019-2020, was most proud of with his forgotten Wednesday eve- rolling all the way to the team. ning when the group final- Division 3 state title game “I know it’s cliche to say, ly got back together again against Hoosac Valley. Be- but from Day 1 until the to celebrate at the team’s cause the state champion- last day we were together, annual end-of-season ban- ship game was canceled we didn’t have any prob- quet. due to the COVID-19 pan- lems as a team,” said Ne- “We haven’t been togeth- demic, both teams were whall. “You can have all er as a full team since the awarded co-state champi- the talent in the world, but Friday (March 13) after on status. if you don’t have the lead- we won the state semifinal St. Mary’s set a program ership to back it up you’re at the Garden,” said St. record for wins with its not going anywhere. We Mary’s coach Jeff Newhall. ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO 25-2 season, and the Spar- had great leadership and “We won on Wednesday, tans took home titles at great team chemistry, and From top left, Olivia Abbott, Alyssa Grossi, Jannise Avelino, Maiya Berg- had a practice Thursday the Boverini Tournament that’s what made us suc- dorf, Olivia Matela, Achan Wol, Van Nguyen, Gabby Torres, Pejae Par- afternoon and then I got (sixth straight), the Spar- cessful.” ent, Abby Constine, Krystana Manthorne and Nicolette D’Itria celebrate the call that everything tan Classic, the Hilton their season at Rolly’s Tavern in the Square on Wednesday night in Lynn. was canceled at about 5:15 Head (S.C.) Coaches vs. ST. MARY’S, B2 Lynn virtual track wraps up sixth session

By Daniel Kane Melrose’s Adam Cook vese came next in second ITEM STAFF (22:46) took third place. with a 34:38 finish while Michael McKie (Andover) O’Neill finished third with LYNN — Lynn Woods finished fourth with a a time of 35:32. Haynes Running, now in its 51st time of 22:56 while Erich came next with a 40:05 season, completed its fifth O’Neill (Beverly) took fifth time. Lynn’s Mike Fitzger- session of the 2020 season place (25:11). Abby Bent ald (41:21) and Christine via a new series of virtual McKie (Salem, 25:29), Eric Scuzzarel (46:20) along races that have been set up Bowden (Lynn, 25:35), with Patty Scarpretti to abide by the new social Lai-Sahn Hackett (Pea- (Chelsea, 1:27:09) and distancing rules brought body, 26:36), Sal Genovese Kimberly Mathews (Lynn, on by the COVID-19 pan- (Marblehead, 27:06) and 1:30:19) capped off the top demic. The session consist- Julie Haynes (Swamp- eight. ed of four races ranging scott, 28:36) rounded out The first longer race of from 3.2 miles to 5.57 mile the top 10. the session, a 4.86 mile runs. Next up was a 3.59 mile run, was won by Cook with The session’s shortest route that started at Pen- a time of 35:20. Woburn’s race, which ran a distance nybrook Road entrance Chris Smith wasn’t far of 3.2 miles was won by Wo- before taking a loop at behind, coming in second burn’s Chris Smith with a the Walden Pond trails with a time of 35:22. Next time of 22:08. Lynn’s Na- back to Pennybrook. Dao was McKie, coming in with kri Dao placed second took first place in this one with a time of 22:23 while with a 27:07 time. Geno- TRACK, B2 FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Running back Derrick Henry, who led the NFL in rushing yards last season, and the Tennesse Titans reached agreement on a four-year Emmerich, DiLisio deal before a deadline Wednesday afternoon. Henry, Titans reach Mass. Amateur runs longterm deal end in match play NASHVILLE, Tenn. deadline of 4 p.m. EDT Safety Kevin Byard had (AP) — The Tennessee Ti- Wednesday to sign Hen- a simple tweet of a crown tans have made sure that ry to an extension or let emoji in celebration for After two rain delays round of play into Wednes- playoff. DiLisio took the the NFL rushing leader him play this season for his teammate called Tuesday pushed back tee day morning, a pair of 3rd playoff hole by one is sticking around for a the $10.2 million due un- “King Henry”. times into the late after- Swampsscott natives, de- stroke to move on to the few more years. der the franchise tag he The Titans know all too noon, play was suspended fending 2019 Mass. Am- round of 16. The Titans announced signed April 2. They could well Henry’s value. at 8:06 p.m. due to dark- ateur champion Steven After making the cut, Wednesday they had have tagged him again He led the NFL with ness with 24 players com- DiLisio and first-time par- No. 24 Emmerich faced off agreed on a “multiyear for 2021 for 120 percent 1,540 yards rushing last bined still playing at The ticipant Aidan Emmerich against No. 9 Xavier Mar- extension” with Derrick of his pay this season. season with 303 carries Kittansett Club and The made the cut into match coux of Nashawtuc Coun- Henry just before the General manager Jon — both career highs. He Bay Club at Mattapoisett. play. try Club. Emmerich and NFL deadline for a long- Robinson has said for ran 83 more times in the The first weather delay Both just made the cut, Marcoux were even after term deal to avoid the months that he wanted to postseason. He also be- took place at 10:42 a.m. each shooting a 4-over thirteen holes but a late running back having to keep Henry on the roster came the first player in (Kittansett) and 10:52 146 through two rounds of push by the latter ended play this season under past this season with a NFL history to run for at a.m. (Bay Club), with play stroke play. Emmerich’s run in the the franchise tag. longer contract. least 180 yards in three resuming at 1:50 p.m. In the round of 32, DiLi- round of 32. Henry reportedly re- Tennessee already consecutive games, a However, the horn sound- sio, coming in at rank No. DiLisio’s Mass. Ama- ceived a four-year deal signed quarterback Ryan streak started in the reg- ed again and play was sus- 30 in the bracket went teur came to an end in the for $50 million with $25.5 Tannehill to a four-year ular-season finale, run- pended a second time from toe-to-toe with No. 3 Ricky round of 16 to No. 14 Nick million guaranteed, ac- deal worth $118 mil- ning the Titans to their 3 to 5 p.m.’ Stimets of Barnstable Maccario after falling be- cording to ESPN.com. lion in March before free Despite the weather Golf. The pair tied through hind by six strokes after The Titans faced a agency started. carrying over the second 18 holes and went into a 13 holes. TITANS, B2 Bruins’ Cassidy among NHL coach of the year finalists NEW YORK (AP) — Co- based on the Blue Jackets’ in 2006-07. lumbus’ John Tortorella, losses to free agency and “I’m extremely proud of Philadelphia’s Alain Vi- injury, though Cassidy’s our team,” Vigneault said. gneault and Boston’s Bruce Bruins led the league by “They want to be here. Cassidy were revealed a wide margin when the They want to put in the Wednesday as the finalists season was halted. The work. They are looking for the Jack Adams Award Jack Adams is voted on by forward to the challenge.” as NHL coach of the year. broadcasters. Makar and Hughes Colorado’s Cale Makar, “There’s a bunch this could be separated by just Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes year,” Winnipeg coach Paul a few votes of the Profes- and Chicago’s Dominik Maurice said. Pittsburgh sional Hockey Writers Kubalik are the finalists coach “Mike Sullivan did a for the Calder Trophy as hell of a job, didn’t he, with Association after strong the top rookie. All three what they faced? And all debuts as defensemen. Jack Adams finalists come those guys are good, too. Makar was second on the from the Eastern Confer- There’s a whole bunch of Avalanche in scoring with 50 points, while Hughes PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ence, while all three Calder them.” Finalists play in the West. This is Vigneault’s fifth emerged as a key piece for Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy talks to players at training camp on Tortorella is the likeli- time as a finalist. He won the Canucks and put up Tuesday. est winner among coaches the award with Vancouver 53 points in 68 games. B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020

TODAY IN SPORTS

July 16 winner of a record 20 consecutive defenses, starts slowly and the 1920 — Babe Ruth breaks his own undefeated challenger builds up a season record of 29 homers with his big enough lead on two judges’ 30th, and the New York Yankees scorecards to take the crown. beat the St. Louis Browns, 5-2. Ruth 2006 — J.R. Todd becomes the first ends the season with 54. black driver to win an NHRA Top Fuel 1920 — The United States sweeps event, beating Tony Schumacher in Australia in five straight matches to the Mopar Mile-High Nationals. win the Davis Cup for the first time 2010 — American sprinters who since 1913. The U.S. team is made were stripped of their 2000 Olympics up of Bill Tilden and Bill Johnston. relay medals because teammate 1938 — Paul Runyan wins the PGA Marion Jones was doping win an golf championship by routing Sam appeal to have them restored. The Snead 8 and 7 in the final round. Court of Arbitration for Sport rules in 1947 — Rocky Graziano scores a favor of the women, who had technical knockout with a barrage of appealed the International Olympic 30 punches against Tony Zale in the Committee’s decision to disqualify sixth round to win the world middle- them from the Sydney Games. In weight boxing title. Held in Chicago Sydney, Jearl Miles-Clark, Monique Stadium, it’s the largest grossing Hennagan, LaTasha Colander Clark fight in history. and Andrea Anderson were part of 1950 — Uruguay beats Brazil 2-1 to the squad that won gold in the win soccer’s World Cup in Rio de 4x400 relay. Chryste Gaines, Torri Janeiro. Edwards, Nanceen Perry and Passion 1989 — Betsy King birdies three of Richardson were on the 4x100 the first four holes of the final round bronze medal squad. to win her first U.S. Women’s Open 2011 — Kyle Busch wins the Nation- championship by four strokes over wide race at New Hampshire Motor Nancy Lopez. Speedway to become the third driver 1993 — Nick Faldo ties the best sin- to win 100 races in NASCAR’s three gle round in 122 years of the British national series. Busch, with 22 Cup Open with a course-record 63 to give victories and 29 Trucks wins, also him a one-stroke lead after the sec- ties Mark Martin for first place in ond round. career Nationwide Series victories 1995 — Annika Sorenstam of Swe- with 49. Richard Petty and David den wins the U.S. Women’s Open by Pearson are the other drivers with one stroke over Meg Mallon, her first have at least 100 wins. victory on the LPGA Tour. 2012 — Roger Federer surpasses 2001 — Jacques Rogge, a Belgian Pete Sampras to set the record for surgeon and Olympic sailor, is elect- the most weeks at No. 1 in the ATP ed to succeed Juan Antonio Sama- rankings. After winning Wimbledon a ranch as president of the Internation- week ago — his 75th career ATP title al Olympic Committee. — Federer returns to the top for the 2005 — In Las Vegas, Jermain Taylor first time since June 2010. Today beats Bernard Hopkins for the undis- marks his 287th week at No. 1, one puted middleweight title. Hopkins, a more than Sampras. Lynn virtual track wraps up sixth session of 2020

TRACK Bowden finished second From B1 with a time of 45:14. Next was Boxford’s Jeff Hixon a time of 35:58 while Dao (45:52) followed by O’Neill finished fourth (36:29). (50:26) and Genovese Salem’s Matt Lamothe fin- (52:39). Haynes (54:50), ished fifth with a time of Scuzzarel (1:08:27), Dot- tie Thibodeau (Lynn, 38:22. Eric Bowden (Lynn, 1:20:43), Mike Lavallee 38:44), Genovese (39:58), (Swampscott, 1:27:26) and O’Neill (40:39), Bent McK- Patty Scarpetti (Chelsea, ie (41:29) and Rich Lally 1:30:48). (Lynn, 42:48) rounded out This season’s sixth and the top 10. final session is taking The last race, a 5.57 place July 13 through 26 mile loop from Penny- and includes runs from brook past Dungeon rock 2.63 miles to 6.79 miles. before taking a loop back The sixth session will also at the Cooke trail was won include a Duathalon (2.46 once again by Dao (41:45). run-5.5 bike-2.46 run).

Henry, Titans agree ITEM PHOTOS | OLIVIA FALCIGNO St. Mary’s girls basketball players Gabby Torres (top) and Maiya Bergdorf (bottom) pose with head coach Jeff Newhall after receiving co-MVP honors for the Spartans Division 3 state-cham- to four-year deal pionship season. worth $50 million St. Mary’s girls basketball celebrates TITANS, B2 seasons, and he only had first AFC championship 215 carries in 2018. He game in 17 years. was cheap too through the historic season at annual banquet Henry brings size and first four seasons as the power at 6-foot-3 and 247 Titans’ third pick in the pounds. He’s also fast second round of the 2016 ST. MARY’S The banquet ceremo- (Unsung Player Award), may look. We’re just happy once he finds room to run, draft. He has 3,833 yards From B1 ny was set up very much Alyssa Grossi (Spartan to be able to do this.” clocked hitting 20.7 mph rushing and 38 TDs in 62 like a normal restaurant’s Award) and Jannise Aveli- As for the prospects for on his 66-yard run against games played in his four The banquet took place on outdoor setup under the no (Coaches Award). next season, Newhall -- Baltimore in the division- NFL seasons. the patio at Rolly’s Tavern new COVID-19 regula- All in all, Newhall is who also serves as the ath- tions, with people wearing happy that his team was letic director at St. Mary’s al round. But Henry also has on the Square, which was masks everywhere except able to celebrate together -- remains optimistic. He also has an NFL-best not caught more than 18 entirely shut down for the seven touchdowns, five event. at their respective tables. one final time. “You can’t even say passes in a single season, rushing and two receiv- “I must say, the people The Spartans handed out “We’ve been blessed to we’re taking things day which has limited him on ing, of 65 yards or longer at Rolly’s have been so awards to the varsity, ju- have been able to do a lot by day because things are third down. That also had over the past three sea- great and generous to al- nior varsity and freshman of things this year as a seriously changing hour sons. That’s two more than him well below the recep- low us to do this,” Newhall teams Wednesday night, team,” Newhall said. “We by hour,” Newhall said. Kansas City’s Tyreek Hill tions by running backs said. “There aren’t many, headlined by Maiya Berg- went to Hilton Head (S.C.) “Things are always chang- in that span. Henry is sec- such as Christian Mc- if any, sports banquets dorf and Gabby Torres for a tournament, we won ing, but we’re expecting ond only to Todd Gurley Caffrey, Alvin Kamara or going on right now, and sharing team MVP hon- a big game at the TD Gar- some guidance from the (29) with 28 rushing TDs Le’Veon Bell last season. under the circumstances ors for the varsity squad. den and we earned a state state soon on what plans over the past two seasons. The Titans are sched- I don’t know many restau- Other varsity awards championship. I’m glad are for fall sports and The 2015 Heisman Tro- uled to report for training rants that would totally went to Yirsy Queliz (Most we waited this out and we things like that. I’m op- phy winner benefitedcamp July 26, and they shut down their patio for Improved), Olivia Matela were able to have a ban- timistic for there to be from backing up DeMar- are scheduled to open the a night to host us. We’re (Offensive Player of the quet like we normally do, sports in at least some ca- co Murray his first two season Sept. 14 at Denver. very grateful for that.” Year), Nicolette D’Itria no matter how different it pacity this fall.” Prescott set for franchise tag without long-term Dallas deal ASSOCIATED PRESS Ngakoue has said he won’t er, never got his job back. play for the Jaguars and Dallas owner Jerry Jones Dak Prescott will play wants to be traded. has said repeatedly he con- whatever becomes of the Prescott signed his $31.4 siders Prescott a franchise 2020 season under the one- million contract in June. quarterback for years to year franchise tag after the The 2016 NFL Offensive come. If so, his fate will be Dallas Cowboys and their Rookie of the Year earned different than the other star quarterback couldn’t slightly more than $4 mil- two QBs who have played agree on a long-term con- lion total in the four years under the franchise tag. tract. of his rookie contract after Drew Brees won a Super Clubs had until Wednes- being drafted in the fourth Bowl and became the NFL’s day afternoon to reach mul- round. all-time passing leader in tiyear deals with players The Cowboys and New Orleans after playing given the franchise tag. Of Prescott have been work- under the tag with San Di- the 14 tagged in March, two ing for more than a year on ego in 2005. Kirk Cousins have agreements, including a long-term contract for a went to Minnesota after NFL rushing leader Der- two-time Pro Bowler who tagged seasons with Wash- rick Henry with Tennessee has started every game of ington in 2016-17. just before the deadline. his career. For now, the third $100 Two more — Cincinnati Prescott replaced an in- million-plus contract in receiver A.J. Green and de- jured Tony Romo during Dallas history — Romo fensive end Yannick Ngak- the 2016 preseason and had the first — will have oue of Jacksonville — ha- led a franchise-record 11- to wait until at least 2021, FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ven’t signed the one-year game winning streak that when the Cowboys could contract that goes with the carried the Cowboys to the put the franchise tag on Under the franchise tag, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is set to tag. They can stay away make $31.4 million after earning slightly more than $4 million under his top seed in the NFC play- Prescott again at nearly from team activities with- offs. Romo, a 10-year start- $38 million. four-year rookie contract. out the risk of being fined. THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION Virus cases rise in U.S. states amid new world restrictions By Eric Tucker, Costas Kantouris and Cody Jackson ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI — Arizona, Tex- as and Florida together Guests reported about 25,000 get their new coronavirus cases on temperature PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday as new restric- taken as A man looks at an electronic stock board show- tions aimed at combating they arrive ing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities the spread of the pandem- to attend the firm in Tokyo Wednesday. ic took hold in the Unit- official re- ed States and around the opening day world. of Epcot at The face-covering re- Walt Disney Wall Street climbs, quirements, lockdowns, World in health checks and quaran- Florida, tine lists underscore the Wednesday. tentatively, with reality that the number of infections is continuing to PHOTO | tick upward in parts of the ASSOCIATED PRESS hopes for vaccine world and make clear that a return to normalcy may 10,800, Republican Gov. visitors will be required ny to governors’ decisions. By Stan Choe and than four up for every one be farther off than many Greg Abbott has increas- to quarantine for 14 days Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Damian J. Troise down. The Russell 2000 leaders had envisioned ingly emphasized face cov- if they visit the tri-state Stitt, a first-term Repub- AP BUSINESS WRITERS index of small-cap stocks just weeks ago. erings as the state’s way region. Out-of-state trav- lican governor who has jumped 3.1 percent, an NEW YORK — Wall Alabama will begin re- out of avoiding another elers arriving in New York backed one of the coun- indication of rising expec- quiring face masks after lockdown, which he has airports from those states try’s most aggressive re- Street is rising on tations for the economy. Wednesday with hopes for the state reported a pan- not ruled out. face a $2,000 fine and a opening plans, became the Stocks across Europe and demic-high of 40 deaths Among the sternest mandatory quarantine or- first U.S. governor to an- a COVID-19 vaccine. much of Asia also climbed. Investors see a vaccine in a single day. In Texas, measures are in New der if they fail to fill out a nounce that he had test- Moderna itself rose 6.5 which again set a record York, where Gov. Andrew tracing form. ed positive for COVID-19. as the best way for the percent, and the S&P 500 economy and human life Wednesday for confirmed Cuomo added to a list now The broad reach of the He plans to quarantine at is back within 5 percent of new cases with nearly totaling 22 states whose virus has brought scruti- home. to get back to normal, its record after touching and researchers said late its highest level since Feb- Tuesday that one devel- ruary during the morning. oped by the National In- Companies that would Cost of ensuring school safety stitutes of Health and benefit most from a return Moderna revved up peo- to normal life led the way, ple’s immune systems in such as those that sell early testing, as hoped. tickets for cruises, flights complicates reopening plans The S&P 500 was 0.7 per- and concerts. Winners of cent higher in its first day the stay-at-home economy By Geoff Mulvihill State School Officers says of trading since the an- created by quarantines ASSOCIATED PRESS safely reopening public nouncement, after being and lockdowns, mean- schools could cost between up as much as 1.3 percent while, lagged behind. Clo- As school districts across $158 billion and $245 bil- during the morning. rox and Netflix both fell. the country decide how lion, while the American The Dow Jones Indus- Of course, the stock and when they can bring Federation of Teachers put trial Average was up 162 market has made other students back to campus the figure at $116.5 billion. safely, a major sticking points, or 0.6 percent, at big jumps recently follow- The Association of School point is emerging: the 26,805, as of 1 p.m. East- ing encouraging data on Business Officials Inter- money to make it happen. ern time. It also gave up other potential vaccines national estimates that Keeping public schools much of an earlier gain, or treatments, only to fall reopening will require ad- for 50 million students which had reached 428 back again as coronavi- ditional spending equiva- points. The Nasdaq com- rus counts keep climbing. and more than 7 million staff safe from the corona- lent to about 3.5 percent of posite was up 0.2 percent. Nearly two dozen possible virus could require more districts’ normal budgets. The vast majority of COVID-19 vaccines are in teachers and substitutes, “If you don’t have this stocks across the market various stages of human nurses and custodians. money, how are you going remained higher despite testing around the world, School districts will need to afford PPE? How are the loss of momentum in all of which still need to to find more buses to allow you going to have cleaning midday trading, with more prove themselves. for more space between every day?” asked Randi children and buy more Weingarten, president of computers for distance the American Federation learning. They’ll need to of Teachers, a major union. buy sanitizer, masks and “That’s why you’re going to see more and more other protective equip- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ment. Some are putting up districts, even when they plastic dividers in offices don’t have surges, staying Des Moines Public Schools custodian Cynthia and classrooms. with remote learning.” Adams cleans a desk in a classroom at Bru- While public health con- School officials in Los baker Elementary School, Wednesday, in Des cerns are getting most of Angeles and San Diego, Moines, Iowa. the attention, especially the two largest districts in with the nation’s infec- California, said this week days while doing work on- classes online. But district tions and hospitalizations their year will begin with line the rest of the time. spokesman Scott Wortman rising, costs have become online classes only. Many The school district in said those plans are not a major consideration. others, including New Columbus, Ohio, expects certain, and the ability to Many districts are hoping York City, are planning to to bring back younger stu- pay for measures needed PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Congress will step in. have each student attend dents in shifts while having to safely reopen will play a President Donald Trump speaks during a law The Council of Chief class in person only some high schoolers take all their role in the final decision. enforcement briefing in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, in Washington. U.S. to hit Huawei employees Trump looks to scale back environmental with visa bans for rights abuses By Matthew Lee with Huawei, they are do- reviews for projects AP DIPLOMATIC WRITER ing business with human rights abusers,” Pompeo By Kevin Freking of America. WASHINGTON — The said. and Aamer Madhani Critics call the Repub- Trump administration At a later event spon- ASSOCIATED PRESS lican president’s efforts a said Wednesday it will sored by The Hill news- cynical attempt to limit impose travel bans on paper, Pompeo said the WASHINGTON — Pres- employees of the Chinese the public’s ability to re- administration was also ident Donald Trump is technology giant Huawei view, comment on and in- looking at how to prevent ready to roll back a foun- and other Chinese compa- fluence proposed projects data theft from TikTok and dational Nixon-era en- nies the U.S. determines under one of the country’s other Chinese companies. vironmental law that he are assisting authoritari- bedrock environmental “Whether it’s TikTok or says stifles major infra- an governments in crack- protection laws. structure projects, but that ing down on human rights, any of the other Chinese environmentalists say has “This may be the single including in China’s west- communications platforms, served for decades as a biggest giveaway to pollut- ern Xinjiang province. apps, infrastructure, this safeguard for low-income ers in the past 40 years,” Secretary of State Mike administration has taken and minority communities. said Brett Hartl, govern- Pompeo also said the ad- seriously the requirement Trump was traveling to ment affairs director at the ministration is finalizing to protect the American Atlanta on Wednesday to Center for Biological Di- plans to minimize data people from having their versity, an environmental formally announce changes theft from the popular PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS information end up in the to the National Environ- group that works to save Chinese video streaming hands of the Chinese Com- mental Policy Act’s regula- endangered species. app TikTok, although he A monitor displays the logo for “Huawei” be- munist Party,” he said. tions for conducting envi- Trump has made slash- stopped short of saying it hind Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as he “And so we are working ronmental reviews, making ing government regulation would be banned outright. speaks during a news conference at the State through a process where it easier to build highways, a hallmark of his presiden- Pompeo made the an- Department in Washington, Wednesday. all the relevant agencies pipelines, chemical plants cy and held it out as a way nouncements a day after and the private sector are and other projects. When to boost jobs. Environmen- the British government to regimes engaging in hu- servitude of its population getting to say their piece. Trump first announced the tal groups say the regu- said it would ban Hua- man rights violations and shipped all over China,” We hope to have a set of effort in January, the ad- latory rollbacks threaten wei from its 5G networks abuses globally” would be he said. “Certain Huawei decisions shortly which ministration set a two-year public health and make over concerns that sen- hit with sanctions. employees provide materi- will reflect this central un- deadline for completing it harder to curb global sitive data could be com- “Companies impacted al support to the CCP re- derstanding.” full environmental impact warming. With Congress promised by the Chinese by today’s action include gime that commits human It is not clear how many reviews while less com- and the administration di- Communist Party. Huawei, an arm of the rights abuses. Huawei employees would prehensive assessments vided over how to increase Pompeo told reporters at CCP’s surveillance state “Telecommunications be affected. Huawei says would have to be completed infrastructure investment, a State Department news that censors political dis- companies around the on its website that it has within one year. The White the president is relying on conference that Huawei sidents and enables mass world should consider more than 194,000 em- House said the final rule his deregulation push to employees found to be pro- internment camps in Xin- themselves on notice: If ployees in more than 170 will promote the rebuilding demonstrate progress. viding “material support jiang and the indentured they are doing business countries and regions. B4 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 COMICS

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CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Man’s indecision puts his marriage on shaky ground DEAR ABBY: I have asked my sister why, she been with my husband Dear Abby is written by Abigail had no reasonable expla- for 29 years, 25 of them nation. I don’t know what married. We have had Van Buren, also known as Jeanne to do at this point. She good times and bad, like Phillips, and was founded by her won’t even let the family most couples, but over mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact see my nephew now. the last four years, things What should I do? have changed. We came Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. to a place where we both Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. MAD IN MARYLAND needed to decide whether we wanted to continue in DEAR MAD: Your sis- our marriage. We went to ter’s boyfriend has suc- Sex happens rarely, and I You take care of yourself, ceeded in isolating her, counseling, and I pur- and it is a very dangerous sued my own personal end up being rejected have a healthy sex drive more often than not. He and are entitled to a life. red flag. This is what growth, trying new abusers do, and you things I was interested in also had an emotional af- Now may be time to make fair with a woman he one for yourself. should worry not only and finding gratitude about her, but also her and happiness in my in- knows, but he thinks I made too much of it. That DEAR ABBY: For the son, whom the boyfriend terests and career. My doesn’t like. Could they be husband did the same was about 18 months ago. past year my sister has Help, please. been involved with a guy hiding the child because thing. he has bruises? Now I have moved past she went to high school As to the father of the UNCOUPLING IN with. He moved in with it, forgiven, told my hus- CANADA boy, if he has been con- band I love him and hope her and her 4-year-old tributing financially for he feels the same. You DEAR UNCOU- son. his son, he may, with the know what he said? He PLING: Going off and Before he moved in, my help of a lawyer, be able to said he doesn’t know. He being independent may sister, my mom and I had exert enough influence to said he needs more time. have been the wrong path a pretty decent relation- get his visitation back. Frankly, it has already to take. Your husband ap- ship. Since this boyfriend Please suggest it. been a long time, and it’s pears to have disconnect- has come into the picture, For now, all you can do upsetting to have to wait ed from you, both physi- our relationship has be- is tell your sister you are for him to make up his cally and emotionally. come strained. He doesn’t concerned for her well-be- mind. When he went off and work, doesn’t like her ing because she is carry- If I become frustrated, “tried things he was in- son, and she pays for ev- ing the whole load. Tell he says I don’t have to terested in,” among the erything (rent, food, car her you are also con- stay and I’m free to do things he tried may have payments, etc.). Whatev- cerned for the child and what I want. Trouble is, I been the woman with er he says, logical or not, that no matter what, you want my husband, and I whom he had the affair. she does it. love them both and will want him to want me If you continue waiting Recently, my nephew’s be there for them. She back. What do I do? I take for your husband to make father reached out to me needs to hear it. And if good care of myself and up his mind, you could be because she hasn’t let necessary, contact child have a healthy sex drive. sitting in limbo for years. him see their son. When I protective services. BRIDGE

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Golf: The Memorial Tournament: First Round Golf Channel, 2:30 p.m. Live The Memorial Tournament, which was postponed from June, tees off today at Muirfield Village Golf This Greyhound runs on water Club in Dublin, Ohio. Expect Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson and 2019 tournament winner Patrick Cantlay to be in the expanded field of 144 players. Golf Channel and CBS share tournament coverage through Sunday. Pretty Woman Freeform, 7:30 p.m. Catch a Classic! In this iconic Garry Marshall film, Julia Roberts stars as Vivian, a call girl with a heart of gold who finds her dream man in Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) — a rich, handsome business magnate who is seeking a friendly companion. Her wit wins Edward over and she starts to believe her Cinderella fantasies could come true. Killer Camp The CW, 8 p.m. New Series! In this British reality competition series, 11 strang- ers arrive at Camp Pleasant eager to enjoy some peace and quiet when they are stunned by the news from Camp Counselor Bobby (Bobby Mair) that they have actually arrived at Killer Camp. Each night, one camper will be killed by a bloody, bandaged handy- man who is given the orders by one of their fellow campers! Celebrity Watch Party FOX, 8 p.m. Season Finale! Join the party for one last time this summer as ce- lebrities watch the week’s most hilarious, exciting By Paul Hall wins and losses. Some of the and in charge of the team delivers a film that is high on confrontations are mere brief and is able to — through tension as it bounces between and newsworthy shows on TV. Pearl Harbor brought the skirmishes, while others are simple body language and the vast ocean landscape to 30 Rock Upfront Reunion Special United States into World War NBC, 8 p.m. extended battles that take facial expressions — tell a the tight quarters of a ship II. Over time, we have seen place for hours. All of these story of a man on his first It’s the reunion show you’ve always wanted to see! meant to run fast and protect many stories of the battles of encounters test Krause’s abil- mission wanting to do every- Beloved characters from NBC’s 30 Rock— including the war onscreen. The battle- men and machine. There is ity to lead his men through thing right by his men, his a true feeling of dread at the Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), fields are well known and the adversity. God, and with respect to all. most notable times and sub- Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan), Jenna Maroney (Jane airstrikes are legendary but His men equally admire his Hanks portrays a man who dued reflection at others. Over Krakowski), Kenneth Parcell (Jack McBrayer) and less frequently we have seen strength and determination is obviously leading his first the stories of those who served its brief runtime, Greyhound more — will return for this one-time event and cele- while questioning whether crossing and finding his sea gives viewers a look at one sto- brate the stories and talent featured in NBCUniver- as personal protectors to the he is overly invested and not legs in command. It is hard merchant ships supplying the ry that dotted a war filled with sal’s 2020-21 television season. taking care of himself like he for new bosses to know when countless tales that could be Allied forces. Greyhound tells to take charge, and when to The Real Housewives of New York City: “Remem- should. The men on the Grey- told. Its account of a little seen the story of one of these mis- hound are a true cross section trust those around them in all ber Your Blue Stone Manners” aspect of World War II is rivet- sions to reinforce the troops. of those who served — they walks of life. Hanks makes us ing and filled with moments of Bravo, 9 p.m. Capt. Ernest Krause (Tom stumble and pick themselves relate to the captain’s drive, heroism and bravery. After a rosé-fueled night, the ladies wake up to find Hanks) has recently been pro- back up, they look out for one his fear and his faith. that Luann has left Blue Stone Manor. The women moted and put in charge of the another and when the call for Greyhound begs to be seen Little victories and large head to town for some much-needed retail therapy Greyhound, a United States all hands on deck is issued, in the closest environment to ones take the efforts of many and group healing. To celebrate their last night in the warship tasked with pro- they truly bring all hands on a full-blown theater experi- individuals. In war there are Berkshires, Dorinda throws an elegant dinner party tecting a convoy of merchant deck. But can they survive ence one can muster. Put it personal battles that need to and the mayhem continues. ships crossing the Atlantic the barrage of attacks on the on the biggest screen in the be won along with the totality of the mission, and each per- Labor of Love during multiple days without convoy and their own beloved house, turn the volume up and son is important for its suc- FOX, 9 p.m. air cover. It is in those days ship? turn the lights out. Remember that Krause and his crew are those who have come before cess. It takes everyone to sur- Season Finale! A film that I just wish I tested in skill and resolve. A could see on the big screen, us — not perfect men by any vive to fight the next day, and It all comes down to this for Kristy Katzmann and wolf pack of German U-boats, Greyhound is a tightly wound means, but men who had each each “next day” should be cel- her remaining suitors. Will she choose one of them including the Grey Wolf, has 91 minutes of action with a others’ backs and truly put ebrated. It seems greyhounds to settle down and raise a family with, or will none of them in their sights and will brief build that quickly leads their lives on the line to keep run fast on land and water. them make the cut? Find out as Kristin Davis hosts stop at nothing to attack. to intense moments on the the entire convoy safe. the season finale tonight. The journey is filled with high seas. Hanks is swift Director Aaron Schneider Paul’s Grade: B / B-

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By Bassem Mroue ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIRUT — Facing a worsening economic crisis and with little chance of Western or oil-rich Arab countries providing assistance without substantial reforms, Lebanon’s cash- strapped government is looking east, hoping to se- cure investments from Chi- na that could bring relief. But help from Beijing risks alienating the Unit- ed States, which has sug- gested such a move could FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS come at the cost of Leba- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Residents pass by the entrance to the “Hotan City apparel employment nese-U.S. ties. A supporter of a communist group burns rep- training base” where Hetian Taida Apparel Co. has a factory in Hotan in A tiny nation of 5 million resentation of U.S. currency during a protest western China’s Xinjiang region. on a strategic Mediterra- against U.S. interference in Lebanon’s affairs, nean crossroads between near the U.S. embassy, in Awkar, Lebanon. Asia and Europe, Lebanon China: U.S. Xinjiang warning has long been a site where “Our move toward China with Washington. rivalries between Iran and is very serious but we are The China overtures Saudi Arabia have played not turning our back to come at a time when Hez- ‘bad for the whole world’ out. Now, it’s becoming a the West,” a ministerial of- bollah and its allies are in- focus of escalating ten- ficial told The Associated creasingly portraying the BEIJING (AP) — China’s and bad for the whole icalism and separatist sions between China and Press, speaking on condi- crisis in Lebanon, which government has warned it world,” said a ministry tendencies. It says those the West. tion of anonymity because stems from decades of cor- will protect Chinese com- statement. facilities have since been In recent months, the he is not authorized to ruption and mismanage- panies after Washington “China strongly urges closed, a claim impossible Lebanese pound has lost talk to the media. “We are ment, as one fomented by said enterprises may face the U.S. to stop its bad to deny given the restric- around 80 percent of its passing through extraor- the U.S. administration. legal trouble if they help acts,” the ministry said. tions on visits and report- value against the dollar, dinary circumstances and They accuse the U.S. of carry out abuses in the “China will take necessary ing about the region. prices have soared un- we welcome whoever is go- imposing an informal “fi- Muslim northwestern re- measures to resolutely Veterans of the camps controllably, and much of ing to assist us.” nancial siege” on Lebanon, gion of Xinjiang. safeguard the legitimate and family members say its middle class has been He said China has offered partly to put pressure on The U.S. warning came rights and interests of those held are forced, often plunged into poverty. to help end Lebanon’s de- Hezbollah which Wash- amid mounting tension Chinese enterprises.” with the threat of violence, Talks with the Interna- cades-long electrical power ington and its Gulf Arab with Beijing over human The U.S. warning issued to denounce their religion, tional Monetary Fund for crisis through its state com- allies consider a terrorist rights, trade and Hong July 1 said companies culture and language and a bailout have faltered, panies, an offer the govern- organization. Kong. It cited complaints that handle goods made swear loyalty to Commu- and international donors ment is considering. “We know well that there of abuses by the ruling by forced labor or supply have refused to unlock $11 nist Party leader and head In addition, Beijing has is a big decision to besiege Communist Party against technology that might be billion pledged in 2018, of state Xi Jinping. offered to build power the country. They are pre- ethnic Muslims including used in labor camps or for pending major economic The U.S. government has stations, a tunnel that venting any assistance to mass detention and forced surveillance might face reforms and anti-corrup- imposed sanctions on four cuts through the moun- Lebanon,” Diab told a July labor. unspecified “reputational, tion measures. Chinese officials including tains to shorten the trip 2 government meeting, ac- The Commerce Minis- economic and legal risks.” Left with few choices, cording to his office. a ban on property transac- between Beirut and the try accused the U.S. gov- China has detained an Prime Minister Hassan eastern Bekaa Valley, and Diab said, without nam- tions with them by Amer- ernment of meddling in estimated 1 million or Diab’s government — sup- a railway along Lebanon’s ing any country, that “they icans. Beijing responded China’s affairs. It said more members of its Mus- ported by the Iran-backed coast, according to the offi- are preventing transfers by announcing unspeci- Washington was misusing lim ethnic minority groups Hezbollah and its allies cial and an economist. to the country and block- complaints about human in internment camps. The fied sanctions on four U.S. — is seeking help from The U.S., which has his- ing credit lines to import rights to “suppress Chi- government describes senators who are critics of China, an approach that toric relations with Leba- fuel, diesel, medicine and nese companies.” them as vocational train- the ruling party’s policies the Shiite militant group non and is a strong back- flour to cut the electricity, “This is bad for China, ing facilities aimed at toward ethnic minorities strongly supports. er of its army, said such a starve the Lebanese and bad for the United States countering Muslim rad- and religious believers. Diab is walking a tight- move could come at the ex- make them die without Statue of Black protester replaces rope. pense of Beirut’s relations medicine.” toppled U.K. slave trader

LONDON (AP) — An artist has erected a statue of a Black Lives Matter protester atop the plinth in the English city of Bris- tol formerly occupied by a statue of a slave trader. People wait Marc Quinn created the in front of an life-size resin and steel Apple store likeness of Jen Reid, a in Munich, protester photographed before the standing on the plinth af- worldwide ter demonstrators pulled launch of the down the statue of Ed- iPhone 6s. ward Colston and dumped it in Bristol’s harbor on FILE PHOTO | June 7. ASSOCIATED PRESS The statue, titled “A Surge of Power (Jen Reid)” was erected before dawn Apple wins big EU court case on Wednesday without ap- proval from city officials. Reid, who came to in- over $15 billion in taxes spect her likeness, said “it’s something that fills By Raf Casert to 2014. The commission called the EU demand for me with pride.” ASSOCIATED PRESS said Apple used two shell back taxes “total political “I think it’s amazing,” companies in Ireland to crap.” she said. “It looks like it BRUSSELS — A Eu- report its Europe-wide The ruling is an espe- belongs there. It looks like ropean Union court on profits at effective rates cially stinging defeat for it’s been there forever.” Wednesday delivered a well under 1 percent. Vestager, who has cam- Colston was a 17th-cen- hammer blow to the bloc’s In many cases, multina- paigned for years to root tury trader who made a attempts to rein in multi- tionals can pay taxes on out special tax deals and fortune transporting en- nationals’ ability to strike the bulk of their revenue better regulate the power slaved Africans across the special tax deals with indi- across the EU’s 27 coun- of the big U.S. tech com- Atlantic to the Americas vidual EU countries when tries in the one EU coun- panies, including Google, on Bristol-based ships. it ruled that Apple does try where they have their Amazon and Facebook. His money funded schools not have to pay 13 billion regional headquarters. Trump has referred to her and charities in Bristol, euros ($15 billion) in back For Apple and many other as the “tax lady” who “re- 120 miles (195 kilometers) taxes to Ireland. big tech companies, that ally hates the U.S.” southwest of London. The EU Commission had is Ireland. For small EU Despite the setback, The toppling of his stat- claimed in 2016 that Ap- countries like Ireland, that she vowed to carry on the ue was part of a worldwide ple had struck an illegal helps attract international fight. “The Commission reckoning with racism and tax deal with Irish author- business and even a small will continue to look at slavery sparked by the ities that allowed it to pay amount of tax revenue is aggressive tax planning death of a Black American extremely low rates. But helpful for them. The net measures under EU state man, George Floyd, at the the EU’s General Court result, however, is that the aid rules to assess wheth- said Wednesday that “the companies often end up hands of police in Minne- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS er they result in illegal apolis in May. Commission did not suc- paying very low tax. state aid,” she said. Quinn, one of Britain’s Jen Reid stands in front of the new black res- ceed in showing to the req- The ruling can only be The European Network best-known sculptors, in and steel statue portraying her, entitled “A uisite legal standard that appealed on points of law on Debt and Develop- said Reid had “created the Surge of Power (Jen Reid) 2020” by artist Marc there was an advantage.” and the Commission Vice ment, a group that seeks sculpture when she stood Quinn after the statue was put up Wednesday “The Commission was President Margrethe Ve- to make the financial on the plinth and raised morning in Bristol, England. wrong to declare” that stager said she will “reflect system fairer, said that her arm in the air. Now Apple “had been grant- on possible next steps.” Wednesday’s court ruling we’re crystallizing it.” be allowed to stay, noting home to those who are ed a selective economic The Irish government showed how tough any City authorities fished that it “was the work and elated at the statue being advantage and, by exten- welcomed the ruling, say- tax policy remains. “”If we the Colston statue out of decision of a London-based pulled down, those who sion, state aid,” said the ing “there was no special had a proper corporate tax the harbor and say it will artist.” sympathize with its re- Luxembourg-based court, treatment provided” to the system, we wouldn’t need “The future of the plinth which is the second-high- U.S. company. Apple like- be placed in a museum, moval but are dismayed at long court cases to find out along with placards from and what is installed on est in the EU. wise said it was pleased whether it is legal for mul- the Black Lives Matter it must be decided by the how it happened and those The EU Commission by the decision, arguing tinational corporations to demonstration. people of Bristol,” he said who feel that in its remov- had ordered Apple to pay that the case is not about pay less than 1 percent Bristol Mayor Marvin in a statement. al, they’ve lost a piece of for gross underpayment of how much tax it pays, but in taxes,” said Tove Maria Rees cast doubt on wheth- “This will be critical the Bristol they know, and tax on profits across the in what country. Apple Ryding, a policy manager er the new statue would to building a city that is therefore themselves.” European bloc from 2003 CEO Tim Cook had earlier at the group. B8 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 TRAVEL Maldives to reopen for international tourism

By Patrick Clarke their own cost and subject to reopen. TRAVELPULSE to quarantine. As in other destinations, Visitors must have a properties throughout the The Maldives will re- confirmed booking at a islands have implemented open to international tour- property registered with new cleanliness and hy- ism on July 15. the Ministry of Tourism giene protocols designed In what’s certainly wel- prior to travel and will to keep guests safe and come news for eager trav- need to complete a health provide added peace of elers, the South Asian is- declaration card on their mind amid the pandemic. land destination will not flight. Travelers alsoDuring the initial phase require healthy visitors should expect to undergo of the islands’ reopening, to quarantine nor pro- temperature checks, wear visitors will be required to vide proof of a negative face-coverings, practice remain at one property for COVID-19 test upon ar- social distancing and use the duration of their stay. rival. hand sanitizer regularly Four Seasons Private However, the country is at the airport and during Island Maldives at Voa- advising those with symp- other aspects of their jour- vah and Four Seasons Re- toms such as fever and ney. sort Maldives at Landaa shortness of breath or who From July 15, visitors Giraavaru are among a have come in contact with will only be allowed to handful of resorts already a suspected or confirmed stay on resort islands and in operation but dozens COVID-19 case within live-aboard boats. Begin- more are planning to re- FILE PHOTO | TNS the last 14 days to avoid ning Aug 1, guest houses open in the weeks to come, Tourists wave from a boat as they leave a resort on the the island of Em- travel. Arrivals exhibiting and hotels on inhabited with many targeting July budu near Male, Maldives. symptoms will be tested at islands will be permitted 15 and Aug. 1. Could ‘quickie’ trips be the key to summertime travel in the U.S.? By Laurie Baratti close to home and limiting TRAVELPULSE your trip duration are key to reaping the rewards of Results of a new Hotwire travel while staying safe survey released this week and saving money!” offers a glimpse inside the Other findings of the sur- collective psyche of the vey, conducted by Wake- American public as sum- field Research, include: mer wears on amid the on- — 62 percent of respon- going COVID-19 pandemic. dents said they haven’t In his evaluation of the taken a vacation day since findings, brain-health ex- COVID-19 began, with 12 pert and New York Times percent reporting having PHOTO | TNS best-selling author, Mike taken only one. The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World is the only Orlando, Fla., facility to re- Dow, Psy.D., Ph.D., sug- — Still, 72 percent are ceive AAA’s Five Diamond rating. gested that widespread either planning or remain feelings of isolation and interested in summer burnout following months travel this year, while tak- of quarantine are prompt- ing extra precautions to The post-pandemic hotel ing Americans to plan stay healthy. much-needed escapes. The — 81 percent indicated majority cited a desire to that taking quick, local visit family and friends, trips are an ideal way to looks a lot like a cruise ship who have long been cut off test the waters of travel by lockdown measures. before investing in a lon- By Brandon Presser no cash exchanges. At several major brands, every But, Dow argues, trips ger vacation. don’t need to be lengthy BLOOMBERG NEWS “Ships have to work within the piece of the guest experience is be- — 67 percent said that confines of a fixed physical space,” ing moved online through enhanced in order to effectively they feel it’s just not sum- If you’ve ever sailed aboard a Roy- boost one’s mental health. Russo reasons — something hotels digital apps, another hallmark of mer without taking some al Caribbean cruise, a song lurks must increasingly do as guests pivot the cruise experience. Anyone stay- “Travel, especially quick, kind of vacation. deep within your subconscious: a local getaways, are a valu- from off-site dining and excursions ing at a Four Seasons hotel can — 86 percent preferred kiddie-style earworm about washing to room service and in-house activ- now text a real human (not a bot) able way to balance our short trips to long trips, in your hands that loops endlessly in the physical health with our ities. Although properties may have to contact-lessly fulfill any manner part because they’re more buffet entrance and on in-room TVs. fewer guests overall, hotels’ public of guest request. As of mid-June, mental health and can in- affordable (43 percent), “Wash your hands, like 50 times a crease connections in our spaces are more in demand, mak- Marriott had digitized 33 percent of less stressful to plan (39 day,” the tune goes, imploring pas- ing crowd-capacity solutions all the its hotel menus. Hundreds of other brain, thereby improving percent) and are easier to sengers — with a cartoon octopus both our current and fu- more important. properties are embracing technol- coordinate (31 percent). cleaning its multitude of hands — to “All of our clients are employing ogy as well, accommodating shifts ture mood — so quickie — Respondents believed do what it takes to avoid a norovirus getaways are actually an (these ideas) in some form,” Russo in how we interact with concierges, the top three health ben- outbreak, or worse. It’s far from the maintains, pointing to large-scale investment in your long- ask for room service, or tie up loose efits of a quick trip would ambient music of a five-star hotel, adoption. Among the luxury hotels term well-being,” he said. ends at checkout — all helping to re- include mental recharge whose in-room TVs are more likely to and lifestyle resorts leading the Hotwire’s investigation place face-to-face interactions with (51 percent), reduced feature swells of orchestral strings. implementation, she says, are the revealed that nearly 90 WhatsApp and other equivalents. stress (50 percent) and im- But it’s what’s necessary to keep Grand Hyatt Vail and the Perry percent of Americans are Brooke Lavery, co-founder of trav- proved mood (44 percent). 6,000-plus passengers from inadver- Lane Hotel in Savannah, Ga. The el agency Local Foreigner, is a fan of adopting new precautions The patchwork of ev- tently fueling a public health fire. former has added a food truck for the shift. “I’m constantly on the Four in the course of their trav- er-fluctuating interstate “There’s quite a lot of condescen- outdoor, server-less dining, while the Seasons app to book dinner reserva- els this summer, includ- travel restrictions in the sion in the (travel) industry about latter has revised its TV welcoming tions and having certain extras de- ing keeping their trips U.S. is also contributing cruises,” says Bjorn Hanson, a vet- message (sans dancing octopus). livered to my room before I arrive, fairly brief, close to home to travelers’ tendency to eran hospitality researcher and con- Ben Gottlieb of Geolo Capital — a but it’s always been difficult to en- and driving themselves to plan things at the last sultant. “In fact, most hotels would private equity investment firm that courage my clients to do the same,” their destinations. minute, to avoid encoun- say they use the anti-cruise model of owns a dozen hotel properties — has she says. “Now, people who were not Interest in local travel tering regulatory changes hospitality.” been one of the most ardent subscrib- enthusiastic about downloading the and shorter trips is in- at their intended desti- Perhaps for the first time, though, ers of HotelAVE’s cruise-centric re- app in the past are saying it’s great- creasing, as this type of nation between planning hotels and resorts on dry land have jiggering. “We’re reopening Ventana ly enhanced their hotel experience.” travel seems to fit the and execution of their trip. to fight microbial infestations with Big Sur with a new, all-inclusive ap- THE LONG-TERM OUTLOOK parameters of what most In offering advice, Dow the persistence of a tired cruise di- proach,” he explains. “And our cruise- Drawing on plays from the cruise Americans perceive as ac- reiterated the importance of rector. It’s no surprise that as these like pricing promises anticipatory industry book addresses a short- ceptable for avoiding po- researching the most recent properties start to reopen following service without unnecessary contact.” and medium-term problem. How tential viral transmission, information on your intend- months of COVID-19-related lock- That includes cashless tips for food many of these solutions will pass leading to the rise of so- ed destination, checking for downs, they’re turning to that cruise and beverage services, bell staff and the test of time? called “quickie” trips. regional or local restrictions model for ideas on how to keep housekeeping to further eliminate “Not many, if any,” predicts Hanson. “Quarantine has made us regarding travelers, as well guests safe. transmission by touch. In addition, “I’ve worked with major hotel brands stir crazy and that’s proba- as specific health and safe- CRUISING ON he says, private indoor and outdoor through all of the world’s crises, from bly putting it lightly. We’ve ty recommendations. He DRY LAND fitness classes will occur only by res- the oil embargo of ’73, to the Persian heard everyone talk about also endorsed the idea of One company leaning into the cruise ervation, and each guest will have Gulf War, SARS, Ebola, and the glob- flattening the COVIDbooking one’s trip close to philosophy is HotelAVE, a hospitality personal, pre-reserved chaise loung- al recessions of 2001 and 2008. The curve, but it’s also import- the departure date, so that asset-management and advisory firm es at the pool. only permanent changes to hospital- ant to flatten the mental there’s no risk of plans be- that counts more than 1,000 proper- BRANDWIDE SHIFTS ity are the ones that seem like good health curve,” said Dow. ing impacted by fresh state ties as clients — including outposts Outside HotelAVE’s purview, other ideas unto themselves.” “It’s understandable to feel or jurisdictional regulations of such big brands as Four Seasons, hotels and brands have begun to ar- Changes that speak to cleanliness, a bit nervous, but staying that could crop up. St. Regis, Fairmont and JW Marriott. ticulate the same conclusions. Sims says Hanson, will fade with time; Says Chief Executive Officer Michelle Foster, whose company Foster Sup- guests at luxury hotels implicitly trust Russo: “Our clients were only focused ply Hospitality includes five bou- that staff are going the distance to on advancing cleaning procedures tique hotels in upstate New York’s keep things spick-and-span. Stickier and not new operational initiatives,” Catskills, returned from a cruise innovation has largely been confined which means they were cleaning up with his wife and co-founder just to changes in the digital space, which messes, rather than preventing them before the onslaught of COVID-19. help travelers navigate language bar- in the first place. He credits the ship as the birthplace riers in addition to the public health Her short list of cruiselike initia- of such amenities newly installed at concerns of the moment. tives helps shift ingrained consum- his hotels as hand-washing stations “Anything that prevents a consum- er behaviors. It includes scheduling at all entrances (featuring sanitizer er from waiting in a line will prob- all meal times (including breakfast), made at a distillery down the road) ably outlast the pandemic,” adds pre-reserving pool chairs and gym and stringent pre-arrival planning HotelAVE’s Russo. “Consumers ulti- sessions, creating elaborate grab- for meals, swim time and yoga. mately want efficiency.” The average and-go dining, streamlining luggage “There’s no such thing as ‘last-min- traveler takes three devices on vaca- handling services, and shifting to ute’ on a cruise ship,” he adds, politely tion, she notes, furthering the idea FILE PHOTO | TNS an all-inclusive pricing model that pushing guests to think through their that they may forever prefer texting even bakes tips into the upfront entire stay as soon as they book a to talking. In other words, we may Six Mile Road in the heart of Gold Country pro- rate. That means no crowd at the room. Just as on a ship, it’s the only not see cartoon octopi telling us what vides a scenic drive through a canopy of trees host stand for breakfast, no bellboy way to avoid disappointment caused to do, but avatars that replace face- in the town of Murphys, Calif. accompanying you to your room, and by smaller occupancy allowances. to-face service are here to stay.