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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 DEALS OF THE School systems learning as they go remote$DAY$ PG. 3 By Tréa Lavery get elementary students back reached out to the school dis- single school.” “I have some kids who are ac- ITEM STAFF in the classrooms and elimi- trict to try to have her daughter Lynn Public Schools has hired tually attending with a higher nate remote learning by April, put on an IEP (Individualized more social workers and nurs- degree now in remote learning Almost a year since schools it’s been an uphill battle in the Education Program), but so far, es, and launched a diagnostic than they were in traditional in Massachusetts closed due to meantime. she hasn’t had any luck. testing program in January to learning, and then we have the the COVID-19 pandemic, many Nicole Hudson, mother of Ci- “She already broke the com- attempt to determine where other side whoDEALS struggle mighti- students in the region are still ara, 8, and Celia, 6, who attend puter the school gave us and students are falling behind. Su- ly,” Tutwiler said.OF “OurTH E rst line struggling, and the schools Sisson Elementary School, said she’s having a hard time,” Hud- perintendent Dr. Patrick Tutwil- is the teacher relationship with themselves are struggling to that while her older daughter is son said. “I understand there’s er said that while that system the students $andDA families.”Y$ reach them. doing just ne with her online almost 20 elementary schools has been helpful, it’s too early to The issue isn’tDA limitedY to Lynn. And even as Gov. Charlie Bak- classes, her younger daughter is in Lynn, but you have to pay at- make any concrete determina- PG. 3 er said Tuesday he is looking to having a tougher time. Hudson tention to the students in every tions from the data. REMOTE, A2

DEALS Council OFand THE committee$ DAmeetY$ PG. 3 on Marshall By Allysha Dunnigan ITEM STAFFDEALS LYNN — The Lynn City CouncilOF and TH SchoolE Com- mittee debated the fate of the former Thurgood Mar- shall Middle School during a special council meeting Tuesday night. $DAY$ The two Lynn boards have been atPG odds. 3 over the issue in past weeks. The City Council wants to trans- fer the Porter Street property to the city, with an intent for it to eventually be sold, so it is no longer the school’s responsibility. However, the School Committee is opposed to that plan because there is not much land left in the city to build new schools, which its members say is a priority. ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Members of both boards, along with other city of - Style during the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted to largely a comfort rst approach: a fa- cials, expressed their concerns and desires regarding vorite hoodie, sweats, beanie, and of course, a mask. the property. Chief Financial Of cer Michael Bertino said that the asbestos and deterioration inside the building makes maintaining the property for the future use of Another victim of the virus: style a school unrealistic. Mayor Thomas M. McGee, who is chairman of the By Allysha Dunnigan The “work from home” style that skyrocketed School Committee, retained his previous position, fa- ITEM STAFF last year has enticed people to purchase more voring the council’s recommendation to sell the prop- sweatpants and limited their wardrobe to lounge erty, stating that the costs to renovate and maintain Zoom meetings, conference calls and working clothes and pajamas. People have been turning to the property would be too much. remotely have altered the traditional style of comfortable pants paired with a nice-enough look- The site was originally estimated to cost $2-3 mil- everyday and work wear that we have known for ing top to appear business-like for Zoom meetings, lion to tear down. The price increased to about $9 so long. which usually only show participants from the million over the last few years, due to the res that Lipstick, foundation, skirts and dresses may not waist up. have occurred inside, the leak in the ceiling that has be present in women’s wardrobes anymore, but new, more comfortable trends are starting to emerge. STYLE, A3 MARSHALL, A3 READERS’ ADVOCATE Lynn talk show seeks Claude What we have Exama is the host of a new to provide inspiration web series, learned and what “Claude and By Guthrie Scrimgeour Exama, a graduate of St. Me,” that aims ITEM STAFF Mary’s. “No one teaches you to help how to master yourself, mas- we need to learn viewers LYNN — A long-time dream ter your inner world. Once you overcome of local lmmaker Claude can do that, you become more (Editor’s note: The Readers’ Advocate’s role is Exama was nally realized challenges powerful, you become more in to address the concerns of readers on a variety of recently when he wrapped and become control.” matters, including the fairness of stories; what production on the pilot epi- the best While he said he was inter- The Item covers and how; stories that may have sode of his talk show, “Claude versions of ested in the idea of running a been missed; and the emphasis put on certain and Me,” focused on exploring themselves. talk show for many years, the stories but perhaps not on others. It is written the spiritual journeys of his idea of speaking on people’s by Jo Sullivan, a retired educator who is not a guests. member of The Item staff and is not being paid. personal struggles did not ITEM PHOTO | “The show is there to help These commentaries appear periodically, on no JULIA HOPKINS people help themselves,” said set schedule.) INSPIRATION, A2

Thank you to The Item for the detailed story, “Home Schooling, Covid-Style” (Feb. 17), in which the reporter pro led two families coping Saugus to hold food and necessities drive with the challenges of remote learning: children in multiple grade levels, with varied learning By Tréa Lavery 12 p.m. at the Senior Center, 466 water, piles of toilet paper or pa- styles and needs. As challenging as it was, one ITEM STAFF Central St. per towels,” Panetta said. “It’s family was fortunate to have parents doing a tag Selectwoman Debra Panetta said just wonderful how our communi- team of work and supervision of their children’s SAUGUS — The Board of Select- that this is the fourth drive the ty comes together to help the less learning. men will hold a food and necessities board has held during the pan- fortunate.” drive this Saturday, February 27, at The Item should give us more of these details demic, and that at other events the This is the first drive that has of students, teachers, parents and their strug- the Saugus Senior Center. community has been very gener- been held since the death of Board gles. Stories about schools during this pandemic Donations of canned and boxed ous. of Selectmen clerk and former always tug at my heart and at times make me food items and necessities such as “People will go to the grocery School Committee chair Wendy cry. This is especially true when I try to picture toilet paper and hand sanitizer can store and come back with bags what it is really like for teachers, students and be dropped off between 10 a.m. and and bags of stuff, cases of bottled DRIVE, A2 families day to day. I have had the following questions all year long: In The Item’s coverage of area cities and towns, when learning remotely: How are teachers with children handling their INSIDE students and helping their own children? When teachers live in one district and teach in Opinion another, how does that work when each district Msgr. Garrity has a different model (remote, hybrid, or in-per- Learning our history. A4 son) or schedule? How do principals and supervisors observe and LOOK! evaluate teachers, especially those who are new Swampscott native and need extra support? appointed director of Are all schools, in-person, hybrid or remote, Boston Sports providing breakfast and lunch? How? Medicine clinic. A8 When parents cannot work from home, are old- Sports er siblings supervising younger ones while doing Lynn eld’s star their own remote classes? gymnast. B1 Are young students at home on their own? LEARN, A2

OPINION ...... A4 SPORTS ...... B1-2 CLASSIFIED ...... B6-7 HIGH 26° VOL. 142, ISSUE 66 POLICE/FIRE ...... A5 COMICS ...... B4 FOOD ...... B8 LOW 36° LOOK! ...... A8 DIVERSIONS ...... B5 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 Saugus to hold Lynn, Lynn eld, Revere, Salem necessities and and Saugus report new virus cases By Gayla Cawley 3,490, the town website Seven new cases were not updated in Marble- ITEM STAFF said. reported in Salem. The head, Peabody, or Swamp- In Lynn, 16 new cases city now has 4,033 cases scott on Tuesday. New coronavirus cases food drive were reported to bring the and 72 people have died, As of Monday, Marble- were reported Tuesday in city’s caseload to 15,431. the city website reported. head had 1,146 cases DRIVE cheese can make a differ- Lynn, Lynn eld, Revere, Of that total, 282 cases are Lynn eld reported an and 31 deaths, Peabody From A1 ence to a needy family, she Salem and Saugus. active, 193 people have additional case, which had 6,121 cases and 291 said. Saugus also reported an died, and 14,956 have re- brings its total number Reed on February 5. “I saw one person who additional death, which deaths and Swampscott Panetta said that Reed covered from the virus, ac- of cases to 1,001. Twen- said, I don’t have much, brings the town’s death had reported 930 cases was incredibly active at cording to city data. ty-nine people have died, but I have an extra tooth- toll to 64. and 19 deaths. the drives, so it will be Revere reported 12 new according to the town web- brush,” she said. “That Forty new cases have Gayla Cawley can be an emotional event, but cases to bring the city’s to- site. means more than bags been reported in Saugus reached at gcawley@item- she knows that Reed will tal numbers to 9,466 cases Numbers remained the and bags of stuff, because live.com. Follow her on be at the event in spirit. since last Friday to bring and 149 deaths, according same in Nahant (222 cas- you gave from your heart. the town’s caseload to to the city website. es, six deaths) and were Twitter @GaylaCawley. “She was always giving It meant so much to them. back to the community,” They felt so good that Panetta said. they could contribute and In that spirit, Panetta make a difference.” said that donations don’t Tréa Lavery can be Lynn talk show seeks have to be large. Even reached at tlavery@item- one box of macaroni and live.com. What we have to provide inspiration INSPIRATION From A1 learned and what come to him until about ve years ago. “I didn’t realize what I wanted to talk about un- we need to learn til I reached a place in my LEARN teacher gives assignments life where I was at rock bottom,” said Exama. “The From A1 for the day. Then the children are on their own, un- only thing I had left was How does it work when less they can afford to pay my true self, my inner self. community organizations for a dayIN MEMORIAMprogram while And I had to rebuild from such as the YMCA, Girls JARED J. RAYMOND that.” theirON parents YOUR 35TH are BIRTHDAY at work. Inc., and Boys & Girls The1986 Item - FEBRUARY could 24TH help - 2021 your He hopes that the sto- Club, are open during the readersYour Birthdayto know in Heaven more. As ries shared on the show day to supervise children with the issue of police will help people overcome learning remotely? reform, perhaps The Item challenges like his. Are these programs could tell us, for the com- The rst episode of the costly? munities it covers: show, called “Choose Life,” For districts now with With their remote mod- with Beatrice Fernando in-person learning, how and psychologist Dr. Ma- ITEM PHOTOS | JULIA HOPKINS does instruction work if el, how much time do the children have with their ria Sirois, begins with the Claude Exama has recently wrapped up production of the pilot episode some families still opt to story of Fernando, a Sri remain remote? teachers? If not face-to- of “Claude and Me,” his new talk show. face, what other access do Lankan woman who was Recently, when speaking live or die. show features a discus- “The goal is not for You- they have? human traf cked in Leb- with friends, I learned of When you were small She woke up in the hos- sion with Sirois about how With a hybrid model, anon. Tube,” he said. “The goal is several surprising situ- I would plan the day She was only able to pital 21 days later, para- people can get the tools to how muchWith cake, time balloons do stu- to catch some eyes, send it ations. In a South Shore lyzed from the waist down, develop that sort of resil- dentsAnd gameshave we wouldwith play. their escape by jumping out of to some different compa- town that claims a hybrid but has since learned to ience in their lives. teachers face-to-face, and a four-story window, Ex- nies and hopefully nd an model, when high school As you grew older ama said, without know- walk again. Claude released the students are on their “in- on whichAll days?that changed underwriter.” But still I would have fun arranged. ing whether she would The second half of the 30-minute pilot episode, school” days, they are How does it work? along with three shorter Exama said he picked sitting in the cafeteria AfterThis the year return is different to class- episodes on YouTube. The up the tricks to running a or auditorium with their rooms, You'rehow notdo here. teachers talk show pretty quickly. I wonder what it's other episodes include in- laptops, while their teach- balance Likeworking up there? with the terviews with Lynn sing- “People trust me,” said ers are still at home, and children in school and er Amanda Mena, who Exama. “I see them bean adult supervises the thoseI can't at imagine home Heaven's who chooseways recently scored a Gold- To celebrate such special days. come more comfortable in group. Another friend in to remainSo I'll send remote? up my gift for you en Ticket to Hollywood that chair as I’m talking to a midwestern state has With in-person learning, during her American Idol them.” a 7-year-old rst-grader how is It'ssocial from my heartdistancing audition. Each word is true. In the past, Exama who is in a remote mod- achieved? Many episodes focus on I wish you Peace, Love and Joy worked as a reporter el. This child has only 30 AreTo celebratethere maskyour day breaks? above. identity, and struggling to minutes with her teacher HappyHelp Birthday us in Heavenunderstand Jared!! nd oneself. and producer at several We love and miss you deeply. each morning, when the even more about the chal- “I want to give people news stations, including Lovelenges always, facing Mom, our Brian, children Auntie that space for people to working as a promotional IN MEMORIAM Suzanne, Cheryl and Jimmy xoxo have that voice,” said Exa- producer and writer at a JARED J. RAYMOND and their teachers. ON YOUR 35TH BIRTHDAY (Send your comments ma, “And represent people station in Tampa, an in- 1986 - FEBRUARY 24TH - 2021 to ReaderAdvocate@ com- who feel underrepresent- ternship at WHDH in Bos- Your Birthday in Heaven cast.net.) ed.” ton, and a news producer Exama, who also works at a station in New Hamp- as a model, was able IN MEMORIAM to fund the production shire. MELISSA M. MONTEIRO through the money he “I’ve done a little bit of ON HER 49TH BIRTHDAY everything on TV, from FEBRUARY 24, 2021 saved up from his model- ing gigs, and working var- the marketing end, to the ious jobs. He also worked writing end to the editing with an old friend to rent end,” he said. “It’s been out the studio space at a cool putting all that to- discount. gether.” When you were small “I’m far from a trust He plans to shoot and I would plan the day fund baby,” he said. With cake, balloons release another round of And games we would play. While the show is currently available online, “Claude and Me” episodes As you grew older Exama is optimistic that in the late spring. All that changed it will be picked up by Guthrie Scrimgeour But still I would have fun arranged. Happy Heavenly Birthday on February 24. “Claude and Me” is a show on YouTube that someone with the funds to can be reached at gscrim- This year is different Missing you, Mom, Tyla, Woody, aims to help people help themselves. produce an entire season. [email protected]. You're not here. Madisen, Aniyjah I wonder what it's Anthony II and Anthony III Like up there? I can't imagine Heaven's ways To celebrate such special days. School systems are So I'll send up my gift for you It's from my heart Each word is true. I wish you Peace, Love and Joy Home delivery To celebrate your day above. subscribers learning as they go remote Happy Birthday in Heaven Jared!! Get FREE access We love and miss you deeply. to the e-edition on REMOTE attention than normal,” ing has brought some of come for extra help on Love always, Mom, Brian, Auntie Suzanne, Cheryl and Jimmy xoxo From A1 said Superintendent Dr. those inequities out.” their assignments. In ad- Josh Vadala. Salem Superintendent dition, teachers and staff In Peabody, when the In addition, low-in- Dr. Stephen Zrike said in the district have been district switched to a hy- come students don’t al- that close to 70 percent assigned a list of students brid model, English lan- ways have the resources of students in that dis- to keep an eye on, reach- guage learners and spe- at home that they would trict have chosen to have ing out to families to en- cial education students have during the school some amount of in-person sure that those students IN MEMORIAM were given priority for the MELISSA M. MONTEIRO day. The district partnered learning, but that it isn’t are having their individu- ON HER 49TH BIRTHDAY cohort that would spend FEBRUARY 24, 2021 four days per week in-per- with the Peabody Educa- enough to reach all of the al needs met. son. tion Foundation to provide students who need help. “We feel much better “In general, students packages of school sup- To provide more out- about being able to sup- who are maybe English plies to those students to reach for those students, port our struggling learn- language learners or have try to close the gap. the district has set up ers right now,” Zrike said. special needs are typically “Their situation is a lit- learning hubs in schools Tréa Lavery can be struggling learners. It’s tle more challenging,” Va- and community organiza- reached at tlavery@item- Stories live on. harder to get personalized dala said. “Remote learn- tions where students can live.com. Tell theirs. Happy Heavenly Birthday on Catch up with your February 24. Missing you, Mom,Share Tyla, yourWoody, loved one’s story. Madisen, Aniyjah [email protected] II and Anthony III | 781-593-7700 favorite team in Item Sports! In partnership with WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A3 Pandemic Style: Lipstick and Unfriended no dresses, now a thing of the past more: Facebook STYLE to lift Australia From A1 Rachel Trahan, of Pea- body, said that she is now usually wearing comfort- news ban able pants, like sweats or By Rod McGuirk it-or-leave-it payment joggers. ASSOCIATED PRESS offers to news business- “For a top, I do try to keep es for their journalism. it looking decently profes- CANBERRA, Aus- Instead, in the case of sional in case I do have to tralia — Facebook an- a standoff, an arbitra- jump on a video call with nounced Tuesday that tion panel would make a client or my co-workers,” it would lift a ban on a binding decision on a she said. “I certainly don’t Australians viewing winning offer. do my makeup every day, and sharing news on its Frydenberg and Face- or put jewelry on, but I do platform after it struck book con rmed that make it a point to shower a deal with the govern- the two sides agreed to and not wear pajamas. I ment on proposed legis- amendments to the pro- found in the beginning of lation that would make posed legislation. The the pandemic, when I did digital giants pay for changes would give digi- journalism. work from my bed without tal platforms one month’s The social media com- changing clothes I was not notice before they are for- pany caused alarm with nearly as productive.” mally designated under its sudden decision last The famous “I didn’t the code. That would give week to block news on know you had your cam- those involved more time ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK its platform across Aus- era on’’ stories circulating to broker agreements be- tralia after the House of on the news and social Lipstick and dresses may be a thing of past now that the pandemic has fore they are forced to Representatives passed media have highlighted inspired a style that focuses on comfort. enter binding arbitration the dif culties of working the draft law. Initially, the arrangements. from home and the casual permanent solutions like have de nitely changed some of their co-workers blackout also cut access A statement Tuesday by wear that goes along with microblading,” said Mc- since they’re now virtual. actually look like. — at least temporarily — Campbell Brown, Face- it. Videos of spouses walk- Leod. “It’s interesting be- I would spend hours on Abby Papagelis recent- to government pandemic, book’s vice president for ing in the background of cause then you also have hair, makeup, and out ts,” ly started working as a public health and emer- news partnerships, added a Zoom call wearing only people who are extending she said. “I would also registered nurse at North gency services, fueling that the deal allows the their underwear, or a sib- longer in between services have to lug a bag with my Shore Medical Center, and outrage. company to choose which ling or parent strolling because they aren’t seeing out t and beauty essen- has discovered that she Facebook’s cooperation publishers it will support, through the kitchen in anyone. I used to see a lot tials to change into at the doesn’t know what anyone is a major victory in Aus- a robe in the middle of more people every four venue. I would even hire she works with looks like. tralia’s efforts to make including small and local the day proves that the weeks, and now it’s maybe makeup artists. Now, I “We’re all covered head two major gateways to ones. COVID-19 pandemic has every six to eight weeks. usually have sweats on (or to toe,” she said. “I’ve been the internet, Google and “We’re restoring news stunted society’s style. And some I’ve only seen underwear) and above the there six weeks and on my Facebook, pay for the on Facebook in Austra- Women in particular are for the rst time recent- waist I’m wearing some- Valentine’s Day shift, I journalism that they use lia in the coming days. wearing less makeup and ly since the shutdown in thing gorgeous.” quickly ate a chocolate at — a faceoff that govern- Going forward, the gov- feeling more comfortable March.” Virtual meetings and the nurse’s station and my ments and tech compa- ernment has clarified going out with a natural Jeans, bras and high conference calls have coworker said, “wow, I’ve nies the world over have we will retain the abil- look. heels have transitioned made minimal prepara- seen your face now.” watched closely. Google ity to decide if news Heather McLeod, of to special occasion attire, tion more common. With She said that her also had threatened to appears on Facebook Marblehead, works in the while putting on makeup the option to not even co-workers in her unit remove its search func- so that we won’t auto- cosmetics industry and and getting ready to go to have a camera on, many have discussed having a tions from Australia be- matically be subject to has noticed that nobody the grocery store has be- people are nding them- get-together outside of the cause of the proposed a forced negotiation,” is putting makeup on the come an event in itself. selves doing the bare min- hospital to see what they law, but that threat has Brown said. bottom half of their face, Brianna DeLeon, of Pea- imum to appear ready for all really look like. faded. Frydenberg described due to the highly encour- body, said that she almost the work day. This is a time in which “There is no doubt the agreed upon amend- aged usage of masks. always wears leggings “I don’t take as much people are experimenting that Australia has been ments as “clarifications” According to Fortune. and a cardigan now. “I time to do my hair and with their look and style. a proxy battle for the of the government’s in- com, Amazon sales in the was in dresses and tights, makeup because I’m not Some are cutting off their world,” Treasurer Josh tent. He said his nego- U.S. showed that “lip care all done up 90 percent of at an actual event for hair, focusing on skin care Frydenberg said. tiations with Facebook and color” saw the steep- the time before the pan- hours at a time,” Santiago and testing out a braless “Facebook and Google chief executive Mark est decline in retail sales demic started,” she said. said. “There are no people lifestyle. The pandemic have not hidden the fact Zuckerberg were “diffi- of any segment, with sales “I feel uncomfortable now in my face, bright lights, or has forced many to feel ac- that they know that the cult.” falling 15 percent and in tights and a dress. I photographers.” customed to appreciating eyes of the world are on A European publishers’ prices falling 28 percent. almost feel stiff if that Unfortunately, Santiago the little things, like going Australia, and that is why lobbying group that is Since lips are no longer makes any sense.” doesn’t see this changing out for a walk with friends they have sought to get among those teaming up visible, eyes have become Morning routines have for her until at least 2022, or having a movie night a code here that is work- with Microsoft said the the main focus. Data in a become shorter and com- as she believes that live with the ones you love. able,” he added, referring deal shows such legisla- report by The Telegraph mutes from the bedroom music won’t return for a The stress of nding the to the bill, the News Me- tion is possible — and not shows that eye makeup to the living room allot for while. perfect out t and spend- dia Bargaining Code. just in Australia. sales were up 204 percent more time to sleep in. Ge- According to a report ing hours on hair and In fact, this week, Mi- “The latest twist proves over a three-month period nie Santiago, of the North done by CNBC, one in four makeup has dwindled sig- crosoft and four Euro- that regulation works,” last summer. Shore area, is a musician people will continue to ni cantly in the past year. pean publishing groups said Angela Mills Wade, “We have lots of people and has noticed that what work from home in 2021. Only time will tell if that announced they would executive director of the being like ‘I’m just not used to take her hours to For those who are not, the trend will continue. work together to push for European Publishers wearing makeup any- get ready, now takes 20 physical barriers present- Allysha Dunnigan can Australian-style rules for Council. “Regulators from more’ or people doing minutes. ed by masks leave people be reached at adunnigan@ news payments from tech around the world will be more semipermanent and “My performance out ts not really knowing what itemlive.com. platforms. reassured that they can The legislation was continue to take inspira- designed to curb the tion from the Australian Council and committee meet on Marshall outsized bargaining government’s determi- power of Facebook and nation to withstand un- LEARN cation for drug activity, loses that land, the city lack of electricity and Google in their negoti- acceptable threats from From A1 breaking and entering re- will have nowhere left to falling debris inside the ations with Australian powerful commercial sulting in destruction of build a new school, which building. news providers. The dig- gatekeepers.” destroyed the walls, oors the property, and a tem- they said is needed since Members of the School ital giants would not be Facebook said it would and ceiling tiles and the porary home for homeless 12 school buildings are Committee and City able to abuse their po- now negotiate deals with asbestos throughout the people. more than 100 years old. sitions by making take- Australian publishers. building. Council expressed their Those reasons contrib- Nicholson suggested appreciation for working City Council President ute to the request to give restarting the process of together on the issue and Darren Cyr agreed with the property to the city, voting on tearing down the School Committee re- which is supported by the the building, in hopes of having an open discus- garding the lack of land City Council, McGee and getting rid of the liability sion on the options and to build on, but stated Bertino. Bertino identi ed it presents without de- condition of the building. that the location on Por- the building as a liability claring the property sur- They said they will con- ter Street is not great for to the School Committee plus. tinue that partnership a school building, due to and city. Coppola said she knows and come together to g- the density of the neigh- “It’s a liability because that they are in dire need ure out how to move for- borhood and the one-way it’s an uninsurable prop- of space and need to bring ward and have a broader streets surrounding the erty that’s been deemed schools up to par. discussion in future ses- area. hazardous,” Bertino said. “It’s the only piece of sions. He wants to create a “We’ve spent countless property that we know Allysha Dunnigan can committee, made up of hours with public safety of that we could possibly be reached at adunnigan@ two City Council members responding to calls, x- use for a school,” she said, itemlive.com. and two School Committee ing boarded windows, all noting that she respects members, and bring in an of which comes out of the the re and police chiefs AW FFICES OF The value of each coupon shown here is equal to outside source to tell them school side of the mainte- concerns but is worried L O AMES ARRIGAN where the city should nance budget, because it is about the fate of the Lynn J J. C or greater than the price of the newspaper. build new schools. still in the custody of the schools, and the potential • Social Security Disability “Any money we get from school.” for an early childhood cen- • Workers Compensation ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS! this property can go to- Michael Donovan, the ter and a new Pickering • Accidents 25 years located across If you would like to participate in wards building a new city’s chief of inspectional Middle School. “These two from Lynn District Court school and paying people services and building com- bodies (City Council and 15 Johnson St. The Daily Item’s Deal of the Day, to tell us where to do this,” missioner, said the school School Committee) togeth- contact us at 781-593-7700, ext. 1355 Cyr said. 781-596-0100 is in horrible shape, since er need to come up with a JAMES J. CARRIGAN Lynn Fire Chief Ste- it hasn’t been occupied plan.” ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN phen Archer and Inter- since 2016 and was orig- Cyr said that if the City LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL TODAY’S DEAL OF THE DAY im Police Chief Leonard inally the second worst Council and School Com- www.jamescarriganlaw.com Desmarais both spoke on school in the Common- mittee can work togeth- [email protected] their experience with the wealth. er, they can put together building and the dangers “The building will dete- a Request for Proposals that it presents to their riorate day after day,” he (RFP) and work with de- 781-593-7700 co-workers and the pub- said. “Every day that goes velopers to sell the prop- Publishing Daily, except Sundays lic. by, every weather event erty. 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Desmarais said members Donna Cop- the building is no longer $95.00 for 13 weeks 151 Central Ave., Lynn $185.00 for 26 weeks that they often receive pola, Jared Nicholson, safe. $340.00 for 1 year 339-440-4564 calls to that property and Michael Satter- “My biggest fear is Send payment to and POSTMASTER, www.rfosullivans.com regarding activity occur- white expressed their knocking on the door send address changes to: Established 1991 ring outside of the build- concerns regarding the of a firefighter’s fami- The Daily Item Home of the Unsquished Burger ing. lack of available land in ly telling them he’s not 110 Munroe St. P.O. Box 5 Owned and operated by RF O’Sullivans Cyr said the site has the city. They were con- coming home,” Cyr said, Lynn, MA 01903 now become a regular lo- cerned that if the school when discussing the A4 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 OPINION LETTER TO THE EDITOR HOW TO REACH US

E¤¥¤ M. G DIRECTORS President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill It is time for a change on M¦ H. S Chief Executive O cer John M. Gilberg Edward M. Grant E C J. S E. K¡ Advertising Director News Director Gordon R. Hall the Lynn eld School Committee 110 Munroe St. W J. K T J ¡¢ Monica Connell Healey P.O. Box 5 Chief Financial O cer Editorial Page Editor J. Patrick Norton To the editor: and willingness to serve. that the system works ho- Lynn, MA 01903 J N. W C T¡£ Michael H. Shanahan Chief Operating O cer Community Relations Director Chairman I’ve worked with Kate in listically: from preschool Customer Service As Lynn eld faces un- a number of roles, includ- to high school, from stu- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBLISHERS precedented disruption ing leading the parents’ dent to teacher to admin- Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 to our public education association at Tower Day istrator. One thing cannot Connecting Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 system due to COVID, School. She’s an excel- work without the other, All Departments: Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 781-593-7700 Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 we need innovative, cre- lent listener – never one and Brian and Kate are Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 ative, thoughtful leaders to back down from her both erce advocates for Ext. 2 Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 who ask the hard ques- beliefs, but always one to making sure this system Classi ed/Legal Advertising Brian C. ayer, 1996-1999 tions. With that, I write to determine the best com- does not just work, but classi [email protected] Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 wholeheartedly endorse promise. She’s tireless that it exceeds our great- Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 Subscriptions both Brian Charville and and she’s truly invested in est expectations. [email protected] John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 Kate DePrizio for Lynn- Lynn eld and the future I know I am not alone in Circulation eld School Committee. of her young family in this feeling that the commit- [email protected] While COVID is the town. tee elected to represent Ext. 3 most pressing educational Likewise, my experience our children has, over the Newsroom issue we face, it’s not the with Brian has indicated past year, failed to ask the [email protected] only one. Our school sys- his dedication not just to hard questions required to [email protected] the community, but to en- serve our students in the tem has been consistent- Ext. 4 ly behind the eight ball suring that the voices of best way possible. These on much needed changes. all stakeholders are heard. questions are important Sports [email protected] The recent school building He brings tremendous during COVID, yes, but project vote is a perfect credibility to any discus- they’re also important for Ext. 5 example of this issue. The sion with well-researched, every situation that will Retail and Online EDITORIAL project was years behind measured points of view. come up in the future. Advertising where it needed to be (in I’ve sat on a committee Asking hard questions is [email protected] fact, we are already over- when Brian presented a an important function of ADVERTISING crowded, even without proposal from the Plan- being an elected of cial in Ernie Carpenter Jr. COVID). ning Board, where he is a small town, and I know Director of Advertising When it came time to currently chair, and have that Brian and Kate are and Business Development, ext. 1355 [email protected] Simple but inform the public and ad- found his ability to take prepared to ask those vocate for the project, the questions and consider questions, listen to the Ralph Mitchell Sales Representative, ext. 1313 School Committee mem- feedback admirable and answers, and work with [email protected] hard lessons bers played a disappoint- rare in our current cli- the stakeholders in town Eric Rondeau ingly small role. Who did mate. – parents, students, ad- Sales Representative, ext. 1280 Editorial from Bloomberg Opinion lead the charge? Kate De- While Kate and Brian ministrators and teachers [email protected] Prizio. Her enthusiasm, have many differing and alike – to best serve our Patricia Whalen dedication and teamwork complementary qualities, families and to continue Sales Representative, ext. 1310 The details of what went wrong in turned out hundreds in there is one thing they Lynn eld’s reputation for [email protected] Texas last week — most likely the support of the building hold in common. Both are educational excellence. BUSINESS OFFICE project with little support dedicated to the long-term It’s time for change on biggest forced blackout in U.S. history Susan J. Conti — will take time to establish. So will from the School Commit- success of the Lynn eld our School Committee, Controller, ext. 1288 exactly what to do about it. But this tee itself. As a parent, I school system, and are and electing Kate and Bri- [email protected] was disappointed not to consistently able to look an is the right rst step. emergency already underlines some- Ted Grant see more action from our not only at the challenges thing that should’ve been obvious be- Publisher, ext. 1234 School Committee. of today, but at the chal- [email protected] fore and that applies to every state This is just one exam- lenges we will face in the Kristen Elworthy Marian Kinney in the nation: The growing threat of ple of Kate’s leadership future. They understand Lynn eld ext. 1212 extreme weather puts vital economic [email protected] systems at risk and climate resilience MSGR. PAUL V. GARRITY Will Kraft needs to be taken much more seriously. Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 Evidently no one thing went wrong. [email protected] The failure was systemic and multifac- Paula Villacreses eted. The extreme cold shut down pow- A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 Learning our history [email protected] er from fossil fuel and nuclear plants when instruments and pipelines froze. Mike Shanahan As the problems cascaded through the “One person can lead a Trayvon Martin. It got subjugate the Jews in Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 [email protected] state’s electricity grid, the outages un- horse to water but 10 peo- more prominence after the Germany in the 1930s, ple cannot make it drink.” deaths of Michael Brown they studied the way in Carolina Trujillo masked a glaring de ciency: The sys- Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 tem as a whole had not been weather- We all know the truth in Ferguson, Missouri, and which Black people were [email protected] ized to the necessary standard. of this piece of wisdom. Eric Garner in New York mistreated, tortured and As we come to the end of City. Jim Wilson The failure also exposed shortfalls murdered in our own Jim Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 A relatively self-contained power grid Black History month, we It is also currently being Crow South. [email protected] have all been led to water, used by the Black Lives limits the ability to draw power from Wilkerson also explores CIRCULATION elsewhere in emergencies. Lightly-reg- the question is whether Matter Global Network the parallel caste system we have decided to take a which is distinct from the Lisa Mahmoud ulated energy producers bene t con- of India that relegates Manager, ext. 1239 drink. slogan itself. It burst into sumers with cheap power. But the de- “untouchables” to the bot- [email protected] Black History Month widespread usage after tom rung of the social and layed cost of maintenance investments was raised to a nation- the video recorded murder CUSTOMER SERVICE is what consumers are now having to cultural ladder. In excru- al recognition status by of George Floyd in Minne- ciating detail, this work La’ Mosha Ball endure. Customer Service, ext. 1276 President Gerald Ford in apolis in 2020. records the rst hand ex- Investing in resilience is a form of 1975 but has its roots in The mantra “Blue Lives [email protected] periences of thousands of insurance. It costs money, and it’s rea- the 1926 establishment Matter” surfaced in the af- GRAPHICS people over three centu- sonable to ask how much is enough. of Negro History Week by termath of the homicides ries who were treated like Trevor Andreozzi The cost of guarding against every historian Carter Woodson. in 2014 of two Brooklyn, animals and subjected to Designer conceivable climate extremity would He was the founder of the New York police of cers, [email protected] the vilest and most inhu- be prohibitive, but that doesn’t ex- Association for the Study Rafael Ramos and Wen- Sean Casey cuse policymakers for simply turning of African American Life jian Liu. It was meant to mane treatment imagin- Designer a blind eye to infrequent yet recurring and History and believed counter anti-police senti- able. It is a hard book to [email protected] read with an importance events that cause massive losses when that “…the teaching of ment that was on the rise Amanda Lunn they happen. And the trade-off gets black history was essen- due to the deaths of Black that cannot be overstated. Designer worse with time. tial to ensure the physical men at the hands of police According to the FBI, [email protected] Failing to act on climate change now and intellectual survival of cers. domestic terrorism is on Edwin Peralta Jr. means that extreme weather is likely of the race within broader When it gets used as the rise in our United Designer [email protected] to become much more frequent. society.” a retort to “Black Lives States. Fueled by racism, The right amount of spending on For the most part, the Matter,” it comes across white supremacy and an- NEWSROOM resilience — the ongoing cost of cli- history of our nation has as being tone-deaf and ti-immigrant sentiment, Mike Alongi been chronicled by white racist. Of course, “Blue it is becoming a clear and Sports Editor, ext. 1228 mate-change insurance — will keep [email protected] getting bigger year by year until the men and women. Many of Lives Matter,” but that is present danger. One an- underlying threat is adequately ad- us white people grew up not the point. “Black Lives tidote is education about Elyse Carmosino with the myth that was Matter” calls attention to our real history and how Reporter, ext. 1264 dressed. Texas’ failures are glaring at [email protected] propagated by “Gone With systemic racism that con- the moment. But it’s by no means the our nation came about. The Wind” that slavery tinues to be a cancer on White people never think Gayla Cawley only place that’s gambling recklessly was a blessing for Black our nation today. Regional Editor, ext. 1236 on “It will never happen.” about being white or the [email protected] people who were treated Racism is not an Afri- privileges that come from Cheryl Charles very well by their owners. can-American problem. It the color of our skin. Black News Editor, ext. 1278 Black Wall Street was is a problem or a disease and brown people think [email protected] a prosperous 35-square within white America. Be- of this all the time. As the Allysha Dunnigan block of homes and busi- cause the history of people complexion of our nation Reporter, ext. 1302 nesses in Tulsa Oklaho- of color in our nation has changes, white privilege is [email protected] ma that was completely been largely ignored by impacted and can seem as Spenser Hasak destroyed by white rioters history books and average Photographer, ext. 1332 if something is being lost [email protected] on May 31, 1921. It was school curriculums, there or taken away. Without an a race riot touched off by is widespread ignorance understanding of our true Julia Hopkins an allegation that a Black of the despicable ways in Photographer, ext. 1224 history, good people can teenage boy had assaulted which African Americans [email protected] fall victim to this mental- a white teenage girl. have been dehumanized Thor Jourgensen ity, Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 It is a terrible and sad and treated going back to [email protected] story but shockingly it Colonial times. This is why Black Histo- only became part of the Isabel Wilkerson has ry Month is so important. Daniel Kane The philosopher George Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 Oklahoma school curricu- written a book that should [email protected] lum in 2020. It recently got be mandatory reading in Santayana once said: “Those who forget the past Steve Krause national publicity when high schools today. Those News Director, ext. 1229 our former president, unof us who are out of high are doomed to repeat it.” [email protected] This is even more true conscious of its history, school should also make it Tréa Lavery hosted a rally in Tulsa. a point to read her work. if we are ignorant of our Reporter, ext. 1317 The slogan “Black Lives “Caste: The Origins of our past in the rst place. [email protected] Matter” began in 2013 as Discontents” is a well-re- Msgr. Paul V. Garrity is Guthrie Scrimgeour a hashtag on social me- searched exploration of the former pastor of St. Reporter, ext. 1222 dia after the acquittal of the most horrendous parts Mary’s Parish in Lynn and [email protected] George Zimmerman in of our nation’s history. the current pastor of St. Anne Marie Tobin When the Third Reich Brigid and Sacred Heart Assignment Editor, ext. 1307 the shooting death of an [email protected] unarmed teenage boy, wanted to learn how to Parishes in Lexington. 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All address information, particu- 29 Bowler St. HHS pick says pandemic is larly arrests, re ect police records. A report of a larceny at 8:06 In the event of a perceived inac- a.m. Tuesday at 55 Friend St.; curacy, it is the sole responsibility at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday at 550 Walnut St.; at 10:37 a.m. top job, but agenda is broader of the concerned party to contact Tuesday at 2 Prescott Road; the relevant police department and at 10:48 a.m. Tuesday at 190 By Ricardo have the department issue a no- Fays Ave. Alonso-Zaldivar tice of correction to the Daily Item. ASSOCIATED PRESS Corrections or clarications will not MARBLEHEAD be made without express notice of WASHINGTON — Health secretary nominee change from the arresting police Complaints Xavier Becerra told sen- department. A caller reported at 6:26 ators Tuesday that con- p.m. Monday that he was fronting the coronavirus LYNN behind a vehicle on Pleasant pandemic will be his rst and Lafayette streets and be- priority if con rmed, but Arrests lieved that the driver was im- he also pledged to expand paired. The vehicle was travel- health insurance, rein in Jose De Leon, 30, of 267 ing slowly and almost caused prescription drug costs Chatham St., was arrested two collisions. and reduce racial and eth- and charged with unlicensed nic disparities in medical operation of a motor vehicle care. at 3:56 p.m. Monday. PEABODY “To meet this moment, Justin Livingston, of 891 we need strong federal Western Ave., was arrested Accidents leadership,” Becerra said on warrant charges of assault A report of a motor vehicle at the rst of two hear- and battery, assault with a crash at 9:01 a.m. Tuesday at ings on his nomination. “I PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS dangerous weapon, malicious 378 Lynn eld St. and 0 Bar- understand the enormous Xavier Becerra, center, listens during a con rmation hearing to be Sec- destruction of property, and tholomew St. challenges before us and armed burglary with assault our solemn responsibility retary of Health and Human Services before the Senate Health, Educa- at 7:43 p.m. Tuesday. Assaults to faithfully steward this tion, Labor and Pensions Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Diego Lopes, 27, of 79 agency that touches al- East Main St., was arrested government-run system appearance before the ideological confrontation A report of an assault and most every aspect of our like Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Health, Education, La- and asked questions that and charged with two counts battery at 6:11 a.m. Tuesday lives.” of unlicensed operation of “Medicare for All” idea. He bor and Pensions Com- centered on home state at Gaeta’s Shell & Citgo at 14 Becerra now serves as said he would act to lower mittee, Becerra will be concerns. Sen. Tommy a motor vehicle, electronic Newbury St. A caller reported California’s attorney gen- device use while operating a drug prices, particularly questioned Wednesday by Tuberville, R-Ala., made a man was assaulted. eral and previously rep- the cost of insulin. It’s a the Finance Committee, a reference to “when” Bec- motor vehicle, failure to stop/ resented the Los Angeles yield, and leaving the scene goal that has bipartisan which will vote on send- erra is con rmed, not “if.” Complaints area for more than 20 backing. Republican Sen. ing his nomination to the And Sen. Lisa Murkowski, of property damage at 9:43 years in the U.S. House. a.m. Tuesday. A caller reported that two Mike Braun of Indiana Senate oor. If con rmed, R-Alaska, said she would A liberal politician-law- noted that Becerra seems he’d be the rst Latino to encourage him to visit her Santiago Sanchez, 37, of peacocks were off of their yer, he faces opposition 30 Light St., was arrested on owner’s property, 278 Forest to have no drug industry head HHS, a $1.4 trillion state early. from many GOP senators, support, adding, “I think I agency with a broad port- Becerra sought to soft- warrant charges of unlicensed St., at 1:56 p.m. Monday. who question his support operation of a motor vehicle Police advised the owner that know why.” folio that includes health en his image as an enemy for abortion rights and Although leading Re- insurance programs, drug of drug companies. “We and crosswalk violation at the peacocks were loose and government-run health 1:54 a.m. Tuesday. asked him to fetch his birds. publicans are portraying safety and approvals, ad- need the pharmaceutical insurance, along with his Becerra as un t, Demo- vanced medical research industry in America to Jamie Sanchez Mendoza, The owner was also told to lack of a clinical back- 24, of 369 Essex St., was ar- ensure that the birds did not crats seem unfazed about and the welfare of chil- always feel like we’ve got ground. However, in the his prospects, accusing the dren. their back to innovate,” rested and charged with num- leave his property in the fu- past 25 years, only one ber plate violation to conceal ture. GOP of playing politics de- Sen. Richard Burr of he told Sen. Chris Mur- medical doctor has led the spite the urgency of deal- North Carolina, the rank- phy, D-Conn. “COVID is a ID, allowing improper opera- A report of a road rage in- Department of Health and tion of a motor vehicle, and cident at 8:04 p.m. Monday ing with the coronavirus ing Republican on the perfect example of how we Human Services in a per- pandemic. health committee, left no can come up with a vac- unregistered motor vehicle at at PetSmart. A caller reported manent capacity. 12:49 p.m. Tuesday. a gun was brandished during Becerra “has fought doubt that Becerra faces cine, but we have to make Appearing before the against pharmaceutical tough scrutiny. sure that we’re getting our an altercation he had with Senate health committee, Accidents another driver on Route 114 companies, opioid man- “I’m not sold yet,” Burr dollar’s worth.” Becerra seconded Presi- ufacturers, tobacco com- said at Tuesday’s hear- And he also credited the eastbound. He said the other dent Joe Biden’s goals of A report of a motor vehicle panies and polluters, and ing, looking straight at Trump administration driver who showed the gun 100 million vaccine shots crash at 11:27 a.m. Monday for more affordable qual- the nominee. “I’m not sure for its shepherding of two was in a black Jeep Grand in his rst 100 days, in- at Commercial and Summer ity health care for every that you have the neces- highly effective coronavi- Cherokee with tinted windows creased coronavirus test- streets; at 1:39 p.m. Monday patient,” said health com- sary experience or skills rus vaccines. “There are a and no plates. ing, ramped-up DNA map- at 138 Essex St.; at 6:30 a.m. mittee chair Sen. Patty to do this job at this mo- lot of people to thank, but ping of the virus to track Tuesday at Lynn eld Street Murray, D-Wash. “I have ment.” Burr questioned without the work that the worrisome mutations and and Tuscan Road; at 10:42 SAUGUS no doubt that, as secre- whether Becerra respects previous administration reopening schools and a.m. Tuesday at Lincoln and tary, he will put special in- the role of private com- did, we would certain- businesses. Union streets. Complaints terests on notice, patients panies in the health care ly not be here,” he told On health insurance, he A report of a motor vehicle and public health rst, system, particularly in- Braun. A caller reported at 8:45 pledged to work to expand crash with personal injury at and put science, data and novative pharmaceutical Although Becerra, 63, is a.m. Monday a BMW was the Obama-era Afford- 5:51 p.m. Monday at Boston experts back in the driv- rms. politically liberal, his style parked outside of his house able Care Act, though in and Franklin streets; at 2:27 er’s seat.” But other Republican is low-key and oriented to- with its lights on for two hours. the past he’s supported a a.m. Tuesday at Lynn Voca- Police reported that the vehi- Following Tuesday’s senators sidestepped ward problem solving. tional Technical Institute at cle was not occupied and the 80 Neptune Blvd. lights appear to have been A report of a motor vehicle left on accidentally. Fed’s Powell: Recovery hit and run crash at Boston A caller reported at 2:42 and Marion streets. p.m. Monday that they wit- nessed an individual dump Assaults property behind Roller World incomplete, high in ation unlikely on 425 Broadway. The indi- A report of an assault and vidual was contacted and re- tinued low rates, further lion a month in bonds in if he would “be cool” with battery with a dangerous By Christopher turned to Roller World to pick government nancial aid an effort to hold down lon- Congress approving or weapon at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday Rugaber and up the property. ger-term rates. voting down Biden’s pro- on Essex Street. Martin Crutsinger and progress in combating AP ECONOMICS WRITER the viral pandemic could Powell reiterated that posal, Powell said, “By ei- SWAMPSCOTT create a mini-econom- those purchases will con- ther being cool or uncool, I Breaking and Entering WASHINGTON — Fed- ic boom as soon as this tinue until “substantial would have to be express- eral Reserve Chair Jerome summer. Powell acknowl- progress” has been made ing an opinion. ... which A report of a breaking and Accidents Powell underscored the entering at 10:35 a.m. Tues- edged the potential for a toward the Fed’s goals of I’m not doing.” U.S. economy’s ongoing day at 510 Eastern Ave. A report of a motor vehicle healthier economy. But low unemployment and The divide in Congress crash at 6:09 p.m. Monday at weakness Tuesday in re- he stressed the personal stable ination at about 2 in regard to the state of Overdose 371 Paradise Road. marks that suggested that hardships caused by the percent annually. the economy was clear- the Fed sees no need to pandemic, especially for The economy may im- ly on display, a key part A report of an overdose at Complaints alter its ultra-low interest unemployed Americans. prove rapidly later this of the debate over the 7:43 p.m. Monday on Lincoln rate policies anytime soon. “As with overall eco- year, Powell said, “but the stimulus. Sen. Sherrod Street. A report of a con/scam at “The economic recovery nomic activity, the pace of job is not done yet, the job Brown, D-Ohio, chairman 3:12 p.m. Monday at Hum- remains uneven and far improvement in the labor is not done.” of the committee, spoke of Theft phrey Street and Shelton from complete, and the market has slowed,” Pow- Powell also downplayed Americans facing eviction, Road. A caller reported her path ahead is highly un- ell said. “Although there concerns about rising lon- struggling small business- A report of a motor vehicle cell phone number was used certain,” Powell said in has been much progress in ger-term interest rates es, and state and local gov- theft at 11:08 a.m. Monday at on the dark web. testimony to the Senate the labor market since the and potentially higher ernments that need nan- Banking Committee. spring, millions of Ameri- ination, which some an- cial assistance. Powell’s comments are cans remain out of work.” alysts worry will result Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., in contrast to the increas- Powell’s focus on the from a burst of spending however, noted that 18 ing optimism among many economy’s challenges re- and growth if the pandem- states have unemploy- analysts that the economy ects his reluctance to ic is brought under control ment rates below 5 per- Lynn Drug Task Force will grow rapidly later send any signal that the later this year. cent and argued that in- this year. That outlook Fed is considering pulling The Fed chair also re- comes have recovered to has also raised concerns, back on its efforts to boost fused to endorse or con- pre-pandemic levels. Hotline though, about a potential economic growth and hir- demn President Joe “We are well past the surge in ination and has ing. The Fed cut its bench- Biden’s $1.9 trillion eco- point where our econo- fueled a sharp increase in mark short-term interest nomic rescue package, my is collapsing,” Toomey 781-477-4444 CALL 24 HOURS A DAY longer-term interest rates rate to nearly zero last which is beginning to said. “In fact our econo- this year. March in response to the make its way through my is growing rapidly ... or text the word tiplynn Most economists say pandemic recession. It is Congress. When asked by There’s also real danger they think the Fed’s con- also purchasing $120 bil- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., that we have overheating and your tip to “tip411” (847411) ... that can lead to ination.” Powell has previous- Spanish menu available ly endorsed government spending in general to All reports of neighborhood activity offset the impact of the will be investigated. recession. Fed chairs typi- Callers may remain anonymous. cally avoid commenting on speci c legislation. 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Residents say Nantucket 2020 when they said they Joe Serpa, said it was a of cials suppressed were cut off. case of self-defense and The suit also says their asked for $25,000 bail. their speech right to access the meet- Kellar barged into the ing house without threats NANTUCKET, (AP) — room and started as- or intimidation was violat- Two Nantucket residents saulting his sister and ed by the vandal, who has have sued leading town girlfriend and “Every- not been caught. of cials alleging they body was in an incredible amount of danger,” Serpa were “muzzled” when they Man charged with fatally asked why the investi- said. gation into racist graf ti stabbing brother-in-law Cinemagic closing movie at the African Meeting denied bail House on the island in theater locations BOSTON (AP) — A New 2018 was taking so long. across 3 states James Barros and Rose Hampshire man facing a Marie Samuels, who are murder charge in the fatal PORTLAND, Maine Black, said in the suit led stabbing of his brother-in- (AP) — A New Hamp- law in a Boston hotel last last month in Nantucket shire-based movie theater weekend has been held Superior Court that their company will permanent- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS without bail. free speech rights were vi- ly close all locations in Ren Rodgers, 23, of Andrea Campbell, right, speaks with campaign worker Katie Prios- olated during public meet- Maine, Massachusetts Hollis, New Hampshire, co-Buxbaum, left, after Campbell announced that she is a candidate for ings, the Cape Cod Times and New Hampshire be- pleaded not guilty at his mayor of Boston in the fall 2021 election. reported Tuesday. cause of the coronavirus arraignment Monday. “Unhappy with the con- pandemic. Rodgers stabbed Chris- tent of Ms. Samuel’s and The Cinemagic the- topher Kellar in the back ‘Turning point’: Women Mr. Barros’s exercise of aters are in Saco, West- at Hotel Indigo near their free speech rights brook and South Portland, North Station at about Maine; Salisbury and criticizing the Nantucket 11:30 p.m. Sunday, accord- Sturbridge, Massachu- of color increasingly Police Department, the ing to a statement from setts; and Hooksett, Mer- Town Administrator, and the Suffolk district attor- rimack and Portsmouth, the Select Board” the of - ney’s of ce. leading Boston cials “immediately sought Rodgers and his wife had New Hampshire. to silence their speech gone out to dinner with The chain reopened By Steve LeBlanc from the city of just a few ors: Michelle Wu, Andrea through threats, intimida- Kellar and his girlfriend some of its theaters last ASSOCIATED PRESS decades ago — with hard- Campbell and Annissa Es- tion, or coercion,” the suit summer but Hollywood scrabble neighborhoods saibi George. to celebrate the victim’s BOSTON (AP) — For the says. 21st birthday and his sis- offerings and crowds were that once beckoned work- For Campbell, born and better part of a century, the ing-class immigrants now raised in Boston, the in- Select Board Chair ter’s birthday, prosecutors sparse. iconic image of a Boston offering oases for the well- equalities that have divid- Dawn Hill Holdgate, po- said. Rodgers is married Cinemagic’s parent com- mayor typically conjured lice Chief William Pittman pany, Zyacorp Entertain- off. ed the city for generations to Kellar’s sister. up the gure of James The political shift mir- have been reected in her and Town Administrator ment, announced in early Kellar and his sister got Michael Curley — the re- rors what happened when own family. February it was closing all Libby Gibson all declined into an argument on the al-life Irish-American city the city’s surging tide of Campbell attended the to comment. way back to the hotel and theaters until the spring. boss elected four times as Irish immigrants wrested prestigious Boston Latin Racist and sexual- it escalated inside prose- Then it announced Sun- mayor between 1914 and political control from the public school and went on ly explicit graf ti was cutors said. Kellar left, but day that the theaters will 1946. Think Spencer Tracy Boston “Brahmin” class in to graduate from Princeton spray-painted on the returned to the room to not reopen. in “The Last Hurrah.” the early part of the last University and UCLA Law historic African Meeting get some personal belong- Some communities are That stereotype may century. School. Her twin brother soon be going the way of House in March 2018. The ings and the altercation harder hit than others by The most recent evolu- Andre struggled, dying in Boston baked beans and building dates to 1827. continued. Kellar pushed the closings. The chain action was foreshadowed in state custody at 29 after tri-corner hats. The lawsuit stems from his sister before Rodgers counted for 30 screens in early 2020, when wom- spending time in correc- The city is on the cusp tional facilities and hospi- Samuels’ and Barros’ at- stabbed him, prosecutors the Portland, Maine, area en and minorities rst of having its rst wom- reached a majority on tals. tempts to discuss the graf- said. leaving a potential void an and person of color as the 13-member city coun- “There are systems that ti at a meeting in March The suspect’s attorney, when the pandemic ends. mayor when current May- cil. Two years earlier, the served me well but failed or Marty Walsh becomes state elected its rst Black him and continue to fail President Joe Biden’s la- woman to Congress, Rep. thousands of Bostonians Rhode Island health care groups, bor secretary. Walsh is the Ayanna Pressley, another today,” said Campbell, latest in a string of largely veteran of the Boston City 38. “We need a candidate Brown, to create new system Irish-American (and one Council. who not only understands Italian-American) mayors In retrospect, the trans- these inequities but has PROVIDENCE, R.I. endeavor. Brown will par- ates Women & Infants, — all men — going back formation seems inevita- lived them.” the better part of a century. (AP) — After years of on- ticipate on the governing Kent, and Butler hospi- ble given that Boston is The coronavirus pan- When Walsh leaves, the demic, housing, schools and-off discussions, Rhode board of the merged sys- now a “majority minority” tals. Combined they have mayor’s of ce for the rst city with white (non-His- and the ongoing opioid ad- Island’s two most domi- tem and play a key role in almost 24,000 employees. time will go on an interim panic) people comprising diction crisis are just some nant health care organiza- integrating medical edu- Merger discussions date basis to a Black woman: roughly 46 percent of the of the challenges facing the tions announced on Tues- cation and research with to the 1990s, but were re- Kim Janey, the 57-year- population, compared to city that require new lead- day that they have signed clinical practice. old president of the Boston newed again last summer, 25 percent Black or Afri- ership, according to Camp- a merger agreement that “What I am most excit- City Council. An election can-American, 20 percent bell. sparked by increased co- includes a collaboration ed about is the ability of this fall will be held to ll Hispanic or Latino and 10 “The city is changing with Brown University’s our new, locally based, operation during the coro- the job on a more perma- percent Asian. As recent- because voters and resi- medical school to create academic health system navirus pandemic. The nent basis; Janey hasn’t ly as 1970, white people dents are stepping up. The said if she’ll run, but the accounted for about 80 demographics continue to an integrated statewide to compete at a nation- nonpro ts signed a merg- percent of the city’s popu- change. We are majority er letter of intent in Sep- three declared mayoral health care system. al level, innovate, attract candidates are also women lation. women and people of col- The merger of Lifespan top talent, develop new tember. of color. The three mayoral can- or,” she said. “Boston is not and Care New England scienti c knowledge, im- The proposed merger In some ways, the Boston didates are all Democrats just ‘Good Will Hunting’ will improve patient ac- prove the care we deliver will require regulatory ap- of 2021 is unrecognizable and current city council- and ‘The Departed.’” cess and care, address ra- and serve as an economic proval, including from the cial and ethnic disparities engine for Providence and Rhode Island Department in care, foster research the state,” Lifespan Pres- of Health and the state at- Baker: Time for remote school and innovation, and help ident and CEO Dr. Tim- torney general’s of ce. drive the state economy, othy Babineau said in a House Speaker K. Jo- to end, starting in elementary among other bene ts, the statement. seph Shekarchi and Sen- organizations said in a Lifespan, the state’s BOSTON (AP) — inside a classroom since the authority to instruct Massachusetts is looking last March, he added. districts statewide to open statement. largest hospital group, op- ate President Dominick Ruggerio expressed sup- to get students back in “The science is pretty their classrooms full time, Brown’s Warren Alpert erates Rhode Island, Mir- classrooms in the next few clear on this one. There are ve days a week. Medical School has com- iam, Hasbro Children’s, port for a merger, as long months, Gov. Charlie Bak- now dozens of reports from Riley said the state’s pool mitted to providing a min- Newport and Bradley hos- as services, care and emer said Tuesday. around the world that it’s testing program — with imum of $125 million over pitals. Care New England, ployment are not nega- “With COVID cases and safe to be in school,” the 157 districts and schools ve years in support of the the second largest, oper- tively affected. hospitalizations continu- Republican said. “Getting opting into the program ing to decline and vaccines kids back in school needs as of last week — will also well underway it’s time to be a top priority.” keep students and teach- Rhode Island vaccine to set our sights on elimi- The pandemic has been ers safe. nating remote learning by dif cult for everyone, Bak- Under the pooled testing April and starting with el- er added, “but it’s been re- program, 10 nose swabs deliveries delayed by weather ementary schools,” Baker ally tough on kids and their from one classroom or co- said at an afternoon press parents as they struggle to hort of students and staff PROVIDENCE, R.I. The agency also said it numbers got below 2,000 conference at the State- be out of the classroom and will go into one tube to (AP) — Three community would release new vac- daily deaths average over house. detached from their teach- be tested together. If the coronavirus vaccination cination appointments the weekend and they are While most districts have ers and their peers.” pooled sample is negative, locations in Rhode Island for state-run sites at the dropping faster than I ex- incorporated some in-per- Baker echoed comments all the individuals are are rescheduling appoint- Dunkin’ Donuts Center in pected,” the dean of Brown son classroom learning for made earlier in the day by presumed negative. If the ments because harsh win- Providence and the former University’s School of Pub- students — whether fully state Education Commis- pooled sample comes back ter weather in some areas Citizens Bank headquar- lic Health said Tuesday or by adopting a hybrid sioner Jeff Riley. positive, all the individuals of the country delayed ters in Cranston on Tues- during the weekly taping model — about 20 percent Riley said during the will be retested with the the delivery of more than day and Friday mornings. of the national “COVID: of districts are still fully re- Massachusetts Board of rapid test. 12,000 doses to the state, The state on Monday What Comes Next” podcast mote, Baker said. Elementary and Second- The head of the Massa- health of cials say. started accepting appoint- hosted by The Providence Those districts serve ary Education monthly chusetts Teachers Asso- Because the shipment of ments for residents age 65 Journal. about 400,000 students, meeting he would ask Bak- ciation faulted the plan approximately 12,400 dos- and older. When hospitals are not most of whom haven’t been er next month to give him outlined by Baker and es of the Moderna vaccine Almost 148,000 people slammed with patients, Riley, saying it would did not arrive in Rhode Is- in Rhode Island have re- they have more time to take away control from land as scheduled on Mon- ceived a vaccine rst dose, focus on patient care, he local school committees day, clinics at the Cranston while nearly 63,000 have said. — which should have the Senior Center, the Swift been fully vaccinated, ac- “I see a lot of optimism nal say about returning Community Center in East cording to health depart- to classrooms — while also for the next two months, Greenwich, and the West ment statistics released undercutting the collective three months and de nite- Warwick Civic Center are Tuesday. bargaining rights of teach- rescheduling Tuesday ap- JHA OPTIMISTIC ly longer, too,” he said. er unions. pointments, the state De- The continued nation- Jha also approved of “There are places where partment of Health said in wide rollout of coronavirus President Joe Biden ad- it is possible to return to a statement. vaccines as well as a re- ministration’s pandemic in-person learning, but the People who had appoint- duction in the number of management, although he commissioner’s arrogance ments Tuesday will be hospitalizations gives pan- said it has at times been to create top-down man- contacted directly by clinic demic expert Dr. Ashish too pessimistic. dates will not get us there,” organizers. Jha reason for optimism. “I think they’ve been too MTA President Merrie Na- negative about the long The shipping delay could “We have been seeing cas- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS jimy told the Boston Globe. also result in the post- es drop in the last six weeks term. I hear ‘life will go Riley said remote and ponement of appointments and we’ve been waiting for back to normal by Christ- Anna Benham gets change and some paper- hybrid learning models are scheduled for Wednesday, the death numbers to start mas’ – but life will be way work from Heather Brazeau in the Pitts eld having an adverse effect the agency said. coming down — and the better well before,” he said. city Clerk’s Of ce in Pitts eld. on the state’s students. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A7 Ahmaud Arbery memorialized in Georgia a year after slaying

By Russ Bynum ASSOCIATED PRESS SAVANNAH, Ga. — When white men armed with guns pursued and killed Ahmaud Arbery as he ran through their neighborhood, few outside the Georgia port city of Brunswick paid much at- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tention at rst. Crews attach straps to the statue of Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart A year later, as three on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Va. men await trial in the Feb. 23, 2020 slaying, those closest to the 25-year-old FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Black man sought to make At least 160 sure Arbery’s death isn’t A mural of Ahmaud Arbery is on display in overlooked again. Brunswick, Ga., where the 25-year-old man was Arbery’s mother led a shot and killed. civil lawsuit Tuesday ac- planned a candlelight vig- let them walk free. The Confederate symbols cusing the men charged il at a church in Waynes- rst prosecutor assigned in her son’s death and lo- boro, where Arbery is to the case saw no reason cal authorities who rst buried in his mother’s to bring charges. Pleas for responded to the shoot- hometown. At the Georgia justice by Arbery’s family taken down in 2020 ing of violating his civil state Capitol in Atlanta, went largely unheard as By Aaron Morrison in Farmville. Her actions The movement to re- rights. The complaint led Democratic lawmakers Georgia and the nation ASSOCIATED PRESS led to court-ordered inte- move these symbols from by Wanda Cooper-Jones in joined civil rights activists entered lockdown in the gration of public schools public spaces became U.S. District Court seeks to mark the anniversary. coronavirus pandemic. NEW YORK — When ri- across the U.S, via the part of the national reck- $1 million. Attorneys for “It is important to re- Arbery had been dead oters tore through the U.S. landmark Supreme Court oning on racial injustice the men charged with kill- mind people of the origins, for more than two months Capitol last month, some decision, Brown v. Board following the May death ing Arbery say they sus- when it all started,” said when a cellphone video of of them gripping Confed- of Education. of George Floyd, a Black pected he was a burglar Jason Vaughn, Arbery’s the shooting was leaked erate battle ags, they Each state legislature man who died after a and committed no crimes. high school football coach online May 5 and a na- didn’t encounter a statue can choose up to two rep- white Minneapolis ofcer Members of Arbery’s and an organizer of the tional outcry erupted. The of the most famous rebel resentatives to honor in pressed his knee into his family in Brunswick were Brunswick event. “For a Georgia Bureau of Inves- general, Robert E. Lee. the Capitol’s collection. neck for several minutes. expected to join a memori- long time, it was like we tigation took over the case The Lee statue, which In December, a state com- Although activists have al procession Tuesday eve- were yelling into the dark, the next day and swiftly represented the state of mission recommended re- called for lowering Con- ning in the Satilla Shores and nobody was listening.” arrested the shooter, Tra- Virginia as part of the placing Lee’s statue with federate ags and taking subdivision where he fell Immediately after the vis McMichael; his father, National Statuary Hall a statue of Johns. Sup- down monuments for de- bleeding in the street from shooting, police inter- Greg McMichael; and Collection in the Capitol porters told the AP that cades, a broader push was three close-range shotgun viewed the men who neighbor Roddie Bryan on for 111 years, had been Virginia’s legislature has sparked after a white su- blasts. Other relatives chased Arbery down, and murder charges. removed just weeks before nearly nalized her ele- premacist gunned down — one of at least 160 pub- vation alongside George nine Black parishioners lic Confederate symbols Washington. during a June 2015 Bible Judge says wife of taken down or moved from Joan Johns Cobbs, Bar- study meeting at Mother public spaces in 2020, ac- bara Johns’ younger sis- Emanuel African Meth- cording to a new count ter, is ecstatic about the odist Episcopal Church in the Southern Poverty Law coming honor. She’s also Charleston, South Caroli- drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Center shared with The happy it hadn’t happened na. Associated Press ahead of before Jan. 6, when the “Exposing children to releasing it. Capitol was breached. anything that falsely pro- The Montgomery, Ala- “You can’t imagine how motes the idea of white su- to stay in jail bama-based law center, sad I was seeing what was periority and Black inferi- which keeps a raw count happening in the Capitol ority is dehumanizing,” of nearly 2,100 statues, billion-dollar cartel and Lichtman, said he would building,” Cobbs said. “I Brooks of the SPLC said By Michael Balsamo symbols, placards, build- ASSOCIATED PRESS plotting his audacious es- consent to her temporary was saying to myself, ‘Oh, in her statement. ings and public parks ded- detention after her arrest my God. I’m kind of glad That’s why the honor cape from a Mexican pris- icated to the Confederacy, WASHINGTON — A at Dulles International her statue wasn’t there for Johns couldn’t come on in 2015. plans to release the latest federal judge has ordered Emma Coronel Aispuro, Airport in Virginia. already.’ I wondered what at a better time, said gures from its “Whose Cameron Patterson, ex- the wife of Mexican drug 31, appeared by video U.S. Magistrate Judge would have happened.” Heritage?” database on ecutive director of the kingpin Joaquin “El Cha- conference for an initial Robin Meriweather ex- Long seen as offensive Tuesday. It has been to Black Americans, Lee’s Robert Russa Moton po” Guzman to remain court appearance before a plained the charges to tracking a movement to Capitol statue wasn’t the Museum, a caretaker of temporarily jailed after federal magistrate judge Coronel, who spoke to the take down the monuments only one representing Johns’ legacy. she was arrested and in Washington, D.C. The judge through a Span- since 2015, when a white a gure from the Lost Johns moved from New accused of helping her judge’s order came after ish interpreter. She said supremacist entered a Cause, a term referring York City to live with her husband run his multi- Coronel’s attorney, Jeffrey prosecutors had provided sufcient reason to keep South Carolina church to a belief that ghting grandmother in Virgin- Coronel behind bars for and killed several Black on the side of slavehold- ia’s Prince Edward Coun- now and noted that her parishioners. ers in the Civil War was ty during World War II. attorney had consented “These racist symbols just and heroic. Jeffer- She attended Moton High to the temporary deten- only serve to uphold re- son Davis, who served as School in Farmville where, tion. visionist history and the president of the Confed- according to her memoir, Prosecutor Anthony belief that white suprem- erate States of America the segregated school had Nardozzi said the U.S. acy remains morally ac- before becoming a U.S. poor facilities, lacked sci- government believed that ceptable,” SPLC chief of senator from Mississippi, ence laboratories and had Coronel should remain staff Lecia Brooks said in is one of two gures rep- no gymnasium. jailed, arguing that she a statement. “This is why resenting that state in On April 23, 1951, at “worked closely with the we believe that all sym- the Capitol. age 16, Johns led her command-and-control bols of white supremacy The SPLC says there classmates in a strike structure” of the Sinaloa should be removed from are 704 Confederate mon- against the substandard cartel, particularly with public spaces.” uments still standing conditions at Moton High, her husband. Nardozzi Sometime after visi- across the U.S. And taking drawing the attention of said she conspired to dis- tors and tourists are wel- some of them down may civil rights lawyers at the FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tribute large quantities of comed back to the U.S. be difcult, particularly NAACP. Attorneys led Emma Coronel Aispuro, center, wife of Joaquin drugs, knowing that they Capitol, there will be a in Alabama, Georgia, Mis- a federal case that be- “El Chapo” Guzman, leaves federal court in would be illegally smug- statue saluting Virginia’s sissippi, North Carolina, came one of ve the U.S. New York. gled into the U.S. Barbara Johns, a 16-year- South Carolina and Ten- Supreme Court reviewed old Black girl who staged nessee — states where in the Brown decision. In a strike in 1951 over un- lawmakers have enacted 1954, the high court de- equal conditions at her policies protecting these clared segregation uncon- What NY prosecutors could segregated high school monuments. stitutional. learn from Trump’s tax records

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Pandemic art sales: Prettying By Colleen Barry the Italian fashion council AP FASHION WRITER will continue in September, when ve new designers MILAN — A digital run- from Italy’s minority com- up the walls we’re staring at way show by ve Italian munities will be featured fashion designers of Af- during fashion week. And rican origin opens Milan By Colleen Newvine decided the pandemic Jean also is creating an Fashion Week on Wednes- event featuring designers ASSOCIATED PRESS gives them a good reason day, one tangible result of to pretty them up. and artisans from Africa, NEW YORK — If you’ve a campaign launched last with the goal of creating My rst hint at an summer by the only Black been watching experts uptick in art spending partnerships between and commentators Italian designer belong- Italian fashion houses came last summer. When ing to the Milan fashion appearing on television businesses shuttered that can learn sustainable from their homes, their chamber. production methods in ex- and laid off employees in After some initial resis- increased attention to March, we braced for my change for training in the decor might look famil- tance and a slow start, global fashion system. artist husband’s sales to designer Stella Jean iar: In the early days of plummet. For a while they “You speak about sus- lockdown, they, like many credits the Italian Na- tainability ad nauseam did. But then, his num- tional Fashion Chamber of us, sat in front of blank bers didn’t just return to here, and what I see is white walls, while now with “a lot of goodwill” anything but sustainable, normal. They spiked. in pushing through an their homes frequently I thought it might be believe me. In the coun- display prominent art- enhanced collaboration tries where I work, people an anomaly. My husband, with ve young designers, work. John Tebeau, illustrates are working 99 percent “Cinderella has nothing including nancing and sustainably, as a result of beloved bars; maybe peo- partnerships with Italian on these people,” said necessity, of restriction or ple were buying his bar suppliers. Claude Taylor, who desire,’’ Jean said. art because they missed “When you want to do created the Room Rater Jean is also working their favorite watering something, you can do Twitter account with his on a database of African holes? them immediately,’’ said ancee, Jessie Bahrey. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS artisanal techniques, But then friends who Jean, one of the founders “I don’t think art is even fabrics, motifs and other work at a framing shop Atiba T. Edwards appears in his apartment in of the Black Lives Mat- something people thought cultural references. The said they were as busy the Brooklyn borough of New York. ter movement in Italian of in April.” Italian-Haitian design- last fall as at Christmas. Fashion campaign. “I have Room Rater scores • a 46 percent increase percent. Adobe’s analy- er sees the move as a Artists we know said they, been working hard to speakers’ setups on a in searches for sculp- sis of e-commerce sales bulwark against cultural too, were selling more overcome this gradualism 10-point scale for details than usual. tures. includes 80 of the 100 appropriation that does that is part of the mental- not economically bene t like lighting and camera Online arts marketplace Etsy doesn’t release largest online retailers in ity of a certain part of the Africans and a way to level. Good artwork can Etsy con rmed the trend. data on actual sales. It’s the U.S. Italian fashion world.” prevent racist gaffes. boost a score. For exam- Comparing March-De- fair to assume at least Atiba T. Edwards has She launched the cam- Valerie Steele, director ple, Washington Post cember 2020 to the same some of those searches just the combination of paign with designer Ed- of The Museum at Fash- columnist Eugene Rob- nine months in 2019, Etsy were daydreams that experience to explain ward Buchanan and Afro ion Institute of Technol- inson scored a 10/10 for reported: never led to purchases, what’s happening. He Fashion Week Milano ogy, said many of Jean’s appearing on Morning Joe • a 95 percent increase if my own time scroll- worked in banking for founder Michelle Ngo- ideas could be replicated in front of artwork by his in searches for wall art. ing through listings for several years and is also mo after fashion houses in the United States and wife, Avis Robison. • an 80 percent increase upstate houses I have no the cofounder of the arts expressed solidarity with elsewhere. It seems many Ameri- in searches for stained intention of buying is any nonpro t FOKUS, which the Black Lives Matters Steele, who has some cans who are stuck star- glass window or wall indication. offers arts education, Adobe Analytics does Movement on Instagram, of Jean’s creations in the ing at their walls have hangings. hosts art events and pub- track purchases online, lishes an online magazine. demanding that they put collection, recorded a con- and those numbers are Edwards noted that action behind their social versation with the Italian Neptune Towers Apartments Will be accepting applications for placement on the waiting list for housing from even more dramatic: Av- many people who kept media pledges. Jean, designer for Black Histo- March 1, 2021 to March 15, 2021 erage daily sales of “art working during the who got her break when ry Month, which will be Neptune Towers is a project based Section 8 community, income restrictions apply Giorgio Armani invited Applications available at the property or by request to: goods,” which includes lockdown suddenly released on The Museum Neptune Towers sculptures, artworks weren’t spending money her to show in his theater at FIT’s YouTube channel 130 Neptune Blvd., Suite 108E in 2014, said putting the on Thursday to highlight Lynn, MA 01905 and frames, increased on travel, going out to Attention: Occupancy Specialist 134 percent between the restaurants or movies, or spotlight on Italians of Af- Jean’s role in shaking up Tel: 781-595-6400 Fax: 781-599-1560 TTY: 800-439-2370 pre-COVID-19 months getting babysitters. They rican origin is important Italian fashion. Applications also available via email request: [email protected] and on the website: www.hallkeen.com of 2020 and last fall. were probably home to combat one of the rst Steele said Black design- Reasonable accommodations made on request Comparing September more than ever before, obstacles the campaign ers are also under-rep- Placement on the waiting list will be determined by lottery Applications must be received or postmarked by no later than March 15, 2021 and October 2019 to so they might have ran up against: claims resented in the United the same two months redirected some of that that there were no Black States, despite the role in 2020, average online discretionary income to designers in Italy. that Black culture has had daily sales increased 109 art. The collaboration with on inspiring fashion there. WEATHER LOTTERY

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By Daniel Kane Solomon competes in ITEM STAFF six events, oor, pommel horse, rings, vault, par- car crash LYNNFIELD — Lynn- allel bars and horizontal truck lane that was eld’s Brian Solomon has bar, which are scored in- By Stefanie Dazio and Doug Ferguson ahead before the next been doing gymnastics dividually and combined ASSOCIATED PRESS traf c light. about as long as he can for an all-around score. “It’s easy to pick up remember, and plenty has Competitions have tak- LOS ANGELES — Ti- speed,” Ferraro said. changed over the near de- en Solomon and his fam- ger Woods was seriously “Even if you’re not speed- cade since he started. ily all over the country, injured Tuesday when ing, unless you’re actual- But still the passion including the Horton In- his SUV rolled over and ly putting on the brakes, that was sparked the rst vitational in Fort Worth, ended up on its side in you’ll pick up speed.” time he walked into a gym Texas, a few weeks ago suburban Los Angeles, Woods was in Los An- hasn’t changed much. where he nished eighth authorities said. The geles over the weekend “I probably realized this overall for his age group. golf superstar had to as the tournament host was something I wanted But right at the top of be pulled out through of the Genesis Invita- to do when I was real- the list of competitions for the windshield, and his tional at Riviera Country ly little,” Solomon said. Solomon was qualifying agent said he was under- Club, where he present- “I had just started and for and competing in his going leg surgery. ed the trophy on Sunday. I remember every time rst national champion- Woods was alone in the He was to spend Mon- I learned a new skill it ship in 2019. SUV when it crashed day and Tuesday lming was just a lot of fun. I just “You’re around all of the shortly before 7:15 a.m., with Discovery-owned wanted to keep learning best guys in the country,” and no other cars were new things.” Solomon said. “Most of involved, the Los Angeles GOLFTV, with whom he Solomon, now a soph- them have been there be- County Sheriff’s Depart- has an endorsement. A omore at Lynn eld high fore and all of them are ment said. He was alert tweet Monday showed school, has learned plenty committed to colleges. You as re ghters pried open Woods in a cart smiling and more in the gym. At look up to them and want the front windshield to with comedian David age 15, Solomon is a na- to be like them.” get him out, said Chris- Spade. tionally competitive level Getting to that level topher Thomas, a spokes- According to Golf Di- 10 gymnast, the highest takes plenty of commit- man for the county Fire gest, also owned by Dis- level in the USA Gymnas- ment. Solomon trains at Department. covery, the TV shoot was tics (USAG) Junior Olym- Gymstreet USA in Wilm- Images showed the on-course lessons for ce- pics Program. ington, and it’s almost like SUV on its side, with its lebrities, such as Spade Solomon already boasts a second home. He trains front end heavily dam- and Dwyane Wade, at an impressive list of ac- there four to ve hours a aged, just off the side of Rolling Hills Country complishments, includ- day for most of the week, a road near a hillside. Club. ing nishing as a Massa- and with all that time Woods, a 15-time ma- COURTESY PHOTO An ambulance took the chusetts State medalist, comes a strong connection 45-year-old to a hospital, jor champion who shares Region 6 Champion and with his teammates just Lynn eld high school sophomore Brian Solo- authorities said. with Sam Snead the PGA medalist and USAG Na- like in any sport. mon is a nationally competitive level 10 gym- “Tiger Woods was in a Tour record of 82 career tional Championship nast, the highest level in the USA Gymnastics single-car accident this victories, has been recov- quali er. SOLOMON, B2 Junior Olympics Program. morning in California ering from Dec. 23 sur- where he suffered multi- gery on his lower back. ple leg injuries,” said his It was his fth back sur- manager, Mark Stein- gery and rst since his berg. “He is currently in lower spine was fused in Bogaerts ready to step up as surgery and we thank April 2017, allowing him you for your privacy and to stage a remarkable support.” comeback that culminat- The cause of the wreck ed with his fth Masters clubhouse leader for Red Sox wasn’t clear. The two- title in 2019. lane road curves through He has carried the the starting lineup. By Jimmy Golen upscale LA suburbs, and sport since his re- ASSOCIATED PRESS “Now he’s the older one,” the northbound side that cord-setting Masters manager Alex Cora said on In less than a decade, Woods was driving on victory in 1997 when the rst full day of team descends steeply enough he was 21, winning at Xander Bogaerts has gone workouts. “I saw him today, from up-and-coming pros- that signs warn trucks the most proli c rate in walking around talking to to use lower gears. The modern PGA Tour his- pect to elder statesman in players, growing into the the Boston Red Sox club- speed limit is 45 mph. tory. He is singularly re- leader that in envisioned a house. Barbara Ferraro, a sponsible for TV ratings few years ago. It’s going to “It’s kind of crazy to think councilwoman in the spiking, which has led to be fun to work with him.” how time ies that quick- community of Ran- enormous increases in Dustin Pedroia had been ly,” Bogaerts told reporters cho Palos Verdes, said prize money during his Boston’s senior statesman in a Zoom call from spring the road where Woods career. Even at 45, he re- before he retired this win- training on Monday. “I was crashed is not winding mains the biggest draw young, man. I just wanted ter, unable to return from like other stretches but in the sport. to get to the big leagues, the knee injury that limit- it’s steep and not far and make it from my little ed him to nine total games from a gravel runaway WOODS, B2 tiny Aruba. over the past three season. “Now I’m eight years in He led like he played, Bo- the big leagues and I’ve gaerts said: Loudly, in your accomplished some stuff face, and doing whatever so far at a young age,” he he could to win. said. “That fuels me to to “He was just so short, continue to do it, to contin- but had the biggest mouth ue to be better and set an that could have walked example.” into that clubhouse door. Sill just 28, Bogaerts is I think that fueled a lot of already the longest-ten- guys,” Bogaerts said. ured member of the Red “He pushed a lot of guys, Sox, who signed him as to get the best out of them. an amateur free agent in And he was such a great PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS 2009. He broke in to the player for the team and the FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS majors late in the 2013 sea- organization. He was true In this aerial image a vehicle rests on its side Xander Bogaerts is the longest-tenured mem- son and the time the team class, man.” after a rollover accident involving golfer Ti- ber of the Red Sox, who signed him as an ama- reached the World Series, ger Woods along a road in the Rancho Palos teur free agent in 2009. he had played his way into BOGAERTS, B2 Verdes section of Los Angeles on Tuesday. NBA’s Eastern Conference has a standings logjam

By Tim Reynolds There is, however, one East has had at least one against the West from ami, Atlanta, Orlando in January. The Wizards ASSOCIATED PRESS constant: The Eastern three-game losing streak; 1995-96 through 1998-99; and Washington — all beat the reigning cham- Conference standings are 11 of those 15 teams have the only season in which within 3 1/2 games of pion Los Angeles Lakers This is a bizarre season a mess. had multiple three-game the East beat the West each other. on Monday night for a for the NBA in a bizarre Spending any time slides and the season since was 2008-09. Some offer a very sim- fth consecutive victory, time for the world. trying to gure how the isn’t even half over. By now, that’s to be ex- ple explanation. meaning they’re 5-0 since Most of those who East is going to shake If all that wasn’t pected. “I see a lot of inconsis- starting 6-17. And the must attend the All-Star out would be a futile enough, the Western Having only three tent teams in the East,” Knicks — this is true and Game in Atlanta don’t undertaking, because Conference is dominat- teams better than one Heat coach Erik Spoels- amazing — have a chance seem particularly excit- it’s clear that the teams ing its friends from the game above .500, two tra said. “And we’re one at their rst winning cal- ed by those plans. Are- themselves have no idea. other half of the league. months into the season, of them.” endar month since going nas across the country Miami won the East last The West is winning 57% that’s the big surprise out That being said, there 8-7 in November 2017. are somewhere between season and has spent of its games against the of the East. Philadelphia are signs that some “We’re striving to be- almost empty and to- zero days over .500 this East. That’s on pace to be (20-11) and Brooklyn teams are guring it out. come a 48-minute team,” tally empty because of season. Milwaukee — the the biggest margin since (20-12) sit atop the East, Brooklyn just went 5-0 said Knicks coach Tom coronavirus protocols. NBA’s best regular-sea- the West won 58.4% in and Milwaukee (18-13) is on a West road trip, play- Thibodeau, who has al- Game schedules are typ- son team in each of the 2014-15 — and virtually right in their shadow. ing most of those games ready made a sizable ically known months in past two seasons, a team assures that the West will That’s where the ridic- without Kevin Durant. impact in his rst couple advance; nobody knows with two-time reigning win the regular-season ulously tight traf c jam Toronto started 7-12; the of months in New York. what the second week of MVP Giannis Antetok- series versus the East for starts, with the next 10 Raptors are 9-3 since. The “We’ve got a long way to March looks like yet. ounmpo — just had a the 21st time in the last teams — Indiana, To- Bulls and the Heat have go.” All of this is most un- streak of ve consecutive 22 seasons. The East won ronto, Boston, New York, already won more games The good news is that usual. losses. Every team in the four consecutive years Chicago, Charlotte, Mi- in February than they did there’s a lot of time left. B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 SPORTS BRIEF Lynn eld gymnast Brian Solomon Lynn Classical Winter p.m. Sports Tryouts All students participating in tryouts On Friday, Feb. 26 the Lynn boys ice must have an update physical (medi- hockey team will have tryouts at 4 cal form) from their doctor as well as p.m. at Connery Rink on Shepherd a signed parental permission slip to soaring to great heights Street. participate Monday March 1 The boys/girls All players must arrive 10 minutes swimming and dving team will host before their scheduled tryouts ready SOLOMON tryouts at the Lynn Tech swimming for tryouts, wearing a protective From B1 pool from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. mask and have their own marked Basketball tryouts will be held at water bottle. “All my years in the Lynn Classical High School on March Importantly, players will be allowed to 1. (enter and exit only through door gyms I had a really good submit/drop off their physicals and D10 in the back parking lot) team around me and it permission slips in the Classical gym Girls basketball tryouts are from 5 was basically a family,” p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to Freshman and Sophomore boys bas- 7 p.m. then again on Saturday Feb. Solomon said. “Through ketball tryouts will be from 7:20 p.m. 27 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (you the years there have been to 8:20 p.m. followed by junior and must be wearing a mask to enter the a lot of better guys than senior boys from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 gym). me so you really start to look up to them. TV/RADIO “Everyone is really close. We’re always hanging out Pro basketball together and then at prac- 3 p.m. G League: Ignite vs. Memphis ...... ESPN2 tice we’re working hard 7:30 p.m. Boston at Atlanta ...... NBCSB; WBZ-FM 98.5 Golden State at Indiana ...... ESPN together.” 10 p.m. LA Lakers at Utah ...... ESPN The pandemic shook that Men’s college basketball up a little bit. Gyms were 4:30 p.m. Clemson at Wake Forest ...... ACC Network obviously closed down for 5 p.m. North Carolina A&T at N.C. Central ...... ESPNU 6:30 p.m. N.C. State at Virginia ...... ACC Network a time last year resulting 7 p.m. Marquette at North Carolina ...... ESPN2 in home training during Seton Hall at Butler ...... CBSSN zoom calls. Even the 2020 South Carolina at Mississippi St...... SEC Network Temple at South Florida ...... ESPNU National Championships 8 p.m. Indiana at Rutgers ...... Big Ten Network were canceled by USAG. 8:30 p.m. Florida St. at Miami ...... ACC Network Now competitions return 9 p.m. Alabama at Arkansas ...... ESPN2 for Solomon but there’s Cincinnati at Tulsa ...... ESPNU DePaul at Creighton ...... CBSSN still plenty to get used to. Tennessee at Vanderbilt ...... SEC Network “We’ve had a couple of Xavier at Providence ...... FS1 little dual competitions 11 p.m. Fresno St. at UNLV ...... FS1 Women’s college basketball with other local gyms,” 3 p.m. Rutgers at Michigan St...... Big Ten Network Solomon said. “States and 5 p.m. Ohio State at Penn State ...... Big Ten Network regionals will be virtual Pro hockey this year. And then nation- 7 p.m. NY Rangers at Philadelphia ...... NBCSN 9:30 p.m. Los Angeles at St. Louis ...... NBCSN als are in May. Women’s soccer “I haven’t done a virtu- 4 p.m. SheBelieves Cup: Canada vs. Brazil...... FS1 al meet yet but I think it COURTESY PHOTO 7 p.m. SheBelieves Cup: US vs. Argentina ...... FS1 will basically be the same Lynn eld’s Brian Solomon has competed at a high level of Junior Olym- for us,” Solomon said “I’ve pic gymnastics for years, including the 2019 National Championships. NBA heard from other people that it’s just a little weird.” pete in college, even if the schools are dropping their is to make it on a college EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE Either way he will still odds are stacked against programs and there’s only team and hopefully even Atlantic Division Southwest Division be working hard to keep about a dozen out there so W L Pct GB W L Pct GB men’s gymnastics itself. more beyond that.” Philadelphia 20 11 .645 — San Antonio 16 11 .593 — his impressive gymnastics “There’s a lot less college it’s a lot harder to get on Daniel Kane can be Brooklyn 20 12 .625 ½ Dallas 14 15 .483 3 career trending upward. opportunity for the sport,” a team. The sport is not reached at dkane@item- Toronto 16 15 .516 4 Memphis 13 14 .481 3 Boston 15 15 .500 4½ New Orleans 13 17 .433 4½ He has aspirations to com- Solomon said. “A lot of mainstream. But my goal live.com. New York 15 16 .484 5 Houston 11 18 .379 6 Southeast Division Northwest Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Charlotte 14 16 .467 — Utah 25 6 .806 — Miami 14 17 .452 ½ Portland 18 12 .600 6½ Tiger Woods seriously injured Atlanta 13 17 .433 1 Denver 16 14 .533 8½ Orlando 13 18 .419 1½ Oklahoma City 12 19 .387 13 Washington 11 17 .393 2 Minnesota 7 24 .226 18 Central Division Pacific Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Milwaukee 18 13 .581 — L.A. Clippers 22 10 .688 — in California car crash Indiana 15 14 .517 2 L.A. Lakers 22 10 .688 — Chicago 14 16 .467 3½ Phoenix 20 10 .667 1 cast on CBS from the golf Cleveland 10 21 .323 8 Golden State 16 15 .516 5½ WOODS Detroit 8 22 .267 9½ Sacramento 12 18 .400 9 From B1 tournament, Woods was asked about playing the Tuesday’s Games Minnesota at Chicago, 8 p.m. The SUV he was driving Masters on April 8-11 and Atlanta at Cleveland, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m. p.m. Tuesday had tournament said, “God, I hope so.” He Boston at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Miami, 8 p.m. logos on the side door, in- said he was feeling a little Golden State at New York, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Phoenix, 9 p.m. dicating it was a courtesy stiff and had one more test Philadelphia at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Utah, 10 p.m. to see if he was ready for Sacramento at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. car for players at the Gen- Thursday’s Games Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. esis Invitational. Tourna- more activities. Dallas at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Portland at Denver, 10 p.m. He was not sure when he Orlando at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. ment director Mike Anto- Washington at L.A. Clippers, 10 p.m. lini did not immediately would play again. Wednesday’s Games Sacramento at New York, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 8 p.m. respond to a text message, Athletes from Mike Ty- Golden State at Indiana, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Denver, 9 p.m. though it is not unusual son to Magic Johnson Houston at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Milwaukee, 9:30 for players to keep cour- and others offered hopes Detroit at New Orleans, 8 p.m. p.m. tesy cars a few days after that Woods would make a the event. quick recovery. FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS NHL Woods feared he would “I’m sick to my stomach,” never play again until the Justin Thomas, the No. 3 Tiger Woods suffered leg injuries and was un- East Division West Division 2017 fusion surgery. He golf player in the world, dergoing surgery, authorities and his manag- GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA returned to win the Tour said from the Workday er said, after a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles Boston 16 11 3 2 24 51 36 Vegas 16 11 4 1 23 48 34 Wash 17 9 5 3 21 58 60 St. Louis 19 10 7 2 22 59 59 Championship to close out Championship in Braden- County. NYI 18 9 6 3 21 44 43 Colorado 15 9 5 1 19 44 32 the 2018 season and won ton, Florida. “It hurts to see Phila 15 8 4 3 19 51 51 LA 17 8 6 3 19 54 48 of shocking revelations parked awkwardly on the Pittsburgh 16 9 6 1 19 51 53 the Masters in April 2019 one of my closest friends Arizona 18 8 7 3 19 48 52 side of the road. He was NYR 16 6 7 3 15 40 42 Minnesota 15 9 6 0 18 44 38 for the fth time. get in an accident. Man, I that he had been cheating NJ 13 6 5 2 14 36 37 San Jose 17 7 8 2 16 47 64 on his wife with multiple arrested on a DUI charge Buffalo 15 5 8 2 12 37 46 He last played Dec. 20 in just hope he’s all right.” Anaheim 19 6 10 3 15 37 54 Central Division the PNC Championship in This is the third time women. Woods lost major and said later he had an North Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Orlando, Florida, an unof- Woods has been involved corporate sponsorships, unexpected reaction to Florida 17 12 3 2 26 59 48 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 17 12 4 1 25 64 47 Toronto 20 14 4 2 30 72 54 cial event where players in a car investigation. went to a rehabilitation prescription medicine for Tampa Bay 16 11 4 1 23 58 38 Edmonton 20 12 8 0 24 72 62 are paired with parents or The most notorious was clinic in Mississippi and his back pain. Woods later Chicago 19 9 6 4 22 55 56 Winnipeg 18 11 6 1 23 61 49 Columbus 19 8 7 4 20 55 64 Montreal 17 9 5 3 21 57 47 children. He played with the early morning after did not return to golf for pleaded guilty to reckless Dallas 13 5 4 4 14 41 37 Calgary 19 9 9 1 19 50 54 his son, Charlie, who is Thanksgiving in 2009, ve months. driving and checked into a Nashville 17 7 10 0 14 40 57 Vancouver 22 8 12 2 18 65 78 Detroit 20 5 12 3 13 39 64 Ottawa 20 5 14 1 11 47 80 now 12. Woods also has a when his SUV ran over In May 2017, Florida clinic to get help with pre- 13-year-old daughter. a re hydrant and hit a police found him asleep scription medication and a Tuesday’s Games Los Angeles at St. Louis, 9:30 p.m. During the Sunday tele- tree. That was the start behind the wheel of a car sleep disorder. Buffalo at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Thursday’s Games Chicago at Columbus, 7 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Calgary at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Washington, 7 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Nashville at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Bogaerts ready to step up as Chicago at Columbus, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Dallas at Florida, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Carolina at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m. New Jersey at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Dallas at Florida, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh at Washington, 7 p.m. Calgary at Toronto, 7 p.m. Nashville at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. clubhouse leader for Red Sox N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Montreal at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Arizona, 9 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. BOGAERTS cate his longtime double 28 RBIs and eight stolen Bogaerts said. “It’s some- Minnesota at Colorado, 9 p.m. Vegas at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. From B1 play partner’s style. In- bases in 56 games. thing good for the shortstop stead, he will try to give “He’s just a shortstop that class that’s going to come TODAY IN SPORTS “It was my fault. I take his younger teammates the hits .300, hits 30 and drives up this year. Hopefully all accountability for that,” he bene t of his experience, in 100,” Cora said. “It’s not of them get paid the way Feb. 24 1994 — Lipscomb’s John Pierce said. “I didn’t stay ready. I letting them know what is only what you do at short- they want to.” 1960 — Bill Cleary’s four goals lead becomes college basketball’s career expected by the Red Sox stop, it’s how you act in the Lindor, Correa and Báez the United States to a 9-1 victory over scoring leader with 33 points in his think this year I said to my- West Germany in the hockey champi- regular-season finale, a 119-102 win self, ‘They’re not getting me and the city of Boston. clubhouse, what you do for could be free agents after onship round of the Winter Olympics over Cumberland. Pierce’s 4,110 again. They’re not catching “I don’t have that big the community, how people this season, along with in Squaw Valley, Calif. points break former roommate Phil me off-guard.’ So I stayed mouth like Dustin had. I see you in Boston. There’s other star shortstops such 1967 — Wilt Chamberlain of Philadel- Hutcheson’s record of 4,106. like to push people, though,” no red ags with him. as Trevor Story and Corey phia shoots 18-for-18 from the field 2002 — Canada beats the United ready the whole time.” “People know how I feel against the Baltimore Bullets, an NBA States 5-2 for the gold medal in The 2008 AL MVP ad- Bogaerts said. “This game Seager. record for field goals in a game with- men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics. is hard, especially if you’re about Carlos (Correa), and As for himself, Bogaerts dressed his former team- out a miss. It’s the seventh time Canada has won going to play in Boston. It’s Javy (Baez) and Francisco said he hasn’t thought mates by video on Mon- 1978 — Kevin Porter of the New Jer- the gold in its national sport, but the a pretty strong market that (Lindor),” Cora said. “But about whether he will be sey Nets sets an NBA record with 29 first since 1952. day during the rst day of requires a lot of winning. I’m happy that Xander Bo- back on the market in 2021. assists in a 126-112 victory over the 2006 — Julia Mancuso earns a stun- full-squad workouts, as did Houston Rockets. ning victory in the giant slalom to sal- “Last year was a pretty gaerts is my shortstop. I’m “It’s so far down the road,” 1980 — The United States hockey vage a disappointing Olympics for the Cora and chairman Tom rough year for us in. ... I’m more than happy.” he said. “I remember when team wins the gold medal with a 4-2 U.S. women in their final Alpine event Werner. (The workouts going to let guys know that And he should have him I signed, I was like: It’s victory over Finland at the Winter of the Turin Games. Mancuso gives were actually broken in two Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. the American women their first Olym- the city expects winning at for a while. such such a long time be- 1985 — Jim Kelly of the Houston pic Alpine medal since Picabo Street’s to allow for social distanc- a high clip.” Bogaerts signed a six- fore I’ll even be a free agent Gamblers passes for a USFL-record gold in the super-G at the 1998 Naga- ing; the team meeting was Bogaerts saw that in year, $120 million contract again. As I said, time goes 574 yards and five touchdowns in a no Games. held outdoors.) 34-33 comeback-win over the Los 2012 — Missy Parkin becomes the 2013, when he batted .296 in 2019 that could keep him by quick. And you’ve got to Angeles Express. Kelly completes 35 first woman to reach the match play “We talked about a few with three doubles and a in Boston through 2025. make decisions sometimes of 54 passes, including three for finals in the 69th U.S Open at Bruns- things: expectations, trust, triple and helped the Red But it also has an opt-out even quicker than you an- touchdowns in the final 10 minutes. wick Zone-Carolier. Shafer, a 25-year family environment. It was 1988 — An unprecedented winner of Professional Bowlers Association Tour Sox win the World Series. after next season, and the ticipated.” the 90-and 70-meter individual veteran, completes the 26-game qual- a good one,” Cora said. “To Since then, he has made market for star shortstops NOTE: The Red Sox events, Matti Nykanen becomes the ifying portion of the U.S. Open with a have the whole crew here, the All-Star team twice, in- was shaken up this offsea- placed OF Franchy Cordero Winter Olympics’ first triple gold med- total of 5,825 pins - averaging at a it’s fun to see. It was a day cluding 2019, when he n- son when San Diego signed alist in Nordic skiing when Finland 224.04 pace. on the COVID-19 injured wins the new 90-meter team ski jump- 2018 — The United States wins the we were waiting for, and ished fth in the AL MVP Fernando Tatis Jr. to a 14- list Monday and claimed ing event. Olympic gold medal in men’s curling now we can take off.” voting. year deal for $340 million. RHP Joel Payamps from 1993 — Steve Yzerman of the Detroit in a decisive upset of Sweden. John Bogaerts, who is more In the pandemic-short- “Obviously, he got a boat- the Toronto Blue Jays. They Red Wings scores his 1,000th career Shuster skips the United States to a point with two goals and two assists 10-7 victory for only the second curl- soft-spoken than Pedroia, ened season last year, he load of money. Good for also added C Jett Bandy to in a 10-7 loss to Buffalo Sabres. ing medal in U.S. history. isn’t likely to try to dupli- batted .300 with 11 homers, him; good for his family,” the spring training roster. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION White House promises more vaccine aid to states

By Nomaan two approved COVID-19 and better adherence to trauma, and people deserve Merchant and vaccines hampered the mask rules and social dis- some good news, some Tammy Webber pace of vaccinations even tancing. hope.” said Harris County ASSOCIATED PRESS before the extreme weather What’s more, they warn Judge Lina Hidalgo, the last week delayed the deliv- that dangerous variants county’s chief elected of - DALLAS — A giant vac- ery of about 6 million doses. could cause the trend to re- cial. She said priority will cination center is opening The White House prom- verse itself. be given to people who live in Houston to administer ised on Tuesday that help So states are simulta- in areas hardest hit by the 126,000 coronavirus doses is on the way. neously trying to catch up coronavirus. in the next three weeks. States can expect about from last week’s pause, and In Mississippi, where Nevada health of cials are 14.5 million doses of the gear up to vaccinate even COVID-19 vaccinations working overtime to dis- coronavirus vaccine this more people in the coming plummeted last week amid tribute delayed shots. And week, an almost 70 percent weeks. freezing temperatures and Rhode Island is reschedul- increase in distribution Houston’s federally fund- icy roads, health of cials ing appointments after a over the last month, White ed vaccination site will were automatically re- vaccine shipment failed to House press secretary Jen FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS open Wednesday at NRG scheduling appointments, arrive as scheduled earlier Psaki said Tuesday. And Park, operating seven days and planned to schedule in the week. White House coronavirus People wait in line at a 24-hour, walk-up a week for three weeks to more people than normal From coast to coast, states coordinator Jeff Zients told COVID-19 vaccination clinic hosted by the distribute 126,000 rst dos- for vaccinations through were scrambling Tuesday governors on Tuesday that Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium at Temple es, before transitioning to the weekend. to catch up on vaccinations the number of doses sent University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. second doses, of cials said. The state Department of a week after winter storms directly to pharmacies will than any other country. the vaccine to be making Texans are recovering Health said Monday that battered a large swath of increase by about 100,000 from a devastating winter just 32,540 vaccinations Although average dai- enough of a difference. The the U.S. and led to clinic this week, Psaki said. storm that killed at least 35 were given in the state last closures, canceled appoint- The stepped-up efforts ly deaths and cases have decline instead is attribut- people, left millions with- week, down from 106,691 ments and shipment back- come as the COVID-19 been falling, some experts ed to the passing of the hol- out power and water, and the previous week, Missis- logs nationwide. death toll in the U.S. sur- say not enough Americans idays, more people staying delayed vaccinations. sippi’s busiest week for the But limited supply of the passed 500,000, far more have been inoculated for indoors during the winter “It’s been trauma after vaccinations so far. Security of cials blame faulty intelligence for Jan. 6 failures By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael Balsamo and Lisa Mascaro ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Testifying for the rst time about the insurrec- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tion at the U.S. Capitol, former security of cials Certi ed medical assistants Martha Sida, Tina blamed faulty intelligence Killebrew and Cynthia Bernal prepare doses for the disastrous failure of the P zer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a to anticipate the violent vaccination center at the University of Neva- intentions of the mob that da, Las Vegas, in Las Vegas. invaded the building and interrupted the certi cation of the presidential Drug executives: election. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS The of cials, including Chairman Sen. Gary Peters., D-Mich., speaks during a Senate Homeland the former chief of the Security and Governmental Affairs & Senate Rules and Administration Big jump in Capitol Police, are blam- ing other federal agencies joint hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington. — and each other — for group of protestors I had an investigation of Jan. 6 “We must have the facts, vaccine supply is their failure to defend the ever seen,” the ousted by the Senate Homeland and the answers are in building as supporters of chief said, arguing that Security and Governmen- this room,” Senate Rules then-President Donald the insurrection was not tal Affairs Committee and Committee Chairwoman coming soon Trump overwhelmed se- the result of poor planning the Senate Rules Com- Amy Klobuchar said at curity barriers, breaking but of failures across the mittee, is the rst time the beginning of the hear- windows and doors and face shortages of raw ma- board from many agencies the of cials have testi ed ing. By Matthew Perrone sending lawmakers ee- and terials, equipment or fund- and of cials. publicly about the events Much remains unknown ing from the House and Lauran Neergaard ing that would throw off “No single civilian law of that day. In addition to about what happened be- Senate chambers. They ASSOCIATED PRESS those schedules, all of the enforcement agency – and Sund, former Senate Ser- fore and during the as- say they expected the pro- manufacturers expressed certainly not the USCP – geant-at-Arms Michael sault. How much did law WASHINGTON (AP) — tests to be similar to two con dence that they had is trained and equipped to Stenger, former House enforcement agencies COVID-19 vaccine makers pro-Trump events in late enough supplies and had told Congress on Tuesday 2020 that were far less vi- repel, without signi cant Sergeant-at-Arms Paul know about plans for vi- already addressed some to expect a big jump in the olent. military or other law en- Irving and Robert Contee, olence that day, many of of the early bottlenecks in delivery of doses over the Former Capitol Police forcement assistance, an the acting chief of police which were public? How production. coming month, and the Chief Steven Sund de- insurrection of thousands for the Metropolitan Po- did the agencies share “At this point I can con- companies insist they will scribed a scene that was of armed, violent, and lice Department, are tes- that information with be able to provide enough rm we are not seeing any “like nothing” he had seen coordinated individuals tifying. each other? And how could for most Americans to get shortages of raw mate- in his 30 years of policing. focused on breaching a Sund, Irving and the Capitol Police have inoculated by summer. rials,” said P zer’s John “When the group ar- building at all costs,” Sund Stenger resigned under been so ill-prepared for a Vaccinations got off to a Young. rived at the perimeter, said. pressure immediately af- violent insurrection that rocky start, but by the end The hearing by a House they did not act like any The joint hearing, part of ter the deadly attack. was organized online? of March, P zer and Mod- subcommittee came as erna expect to have pro- U.S. vaccinations continue vided the U.S. government to accelerate after a slug- Indian Country watches Haaland hearing with a total of 220 million gish start and recent dis- vaccine doses, up sharply ruptions caused by winter By Felicia Fonseca Many Native Americans joyed. her own daughter, who she from the roughly 75 mil- weather. But state health ASSOCIATED PRESS see Haaland as a reection “Oh my gosh, she is go- hopes will carry on her leg- lion shipped so far. of cials say demand for of themselves, someone who ing to go there, and who is acy in working with tribes FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — “We do believe we’re on inoculations still vast- will elevate their voices and going to represent us?” said and embracing their heri- For Native Americans, Deb track,” Moderna President ly outstrips the limited protect the environment Suazo, who lives in Rio Ran- tage. Haaland is more than an Stephen Hoge said, outlin- weekly shipments provid- and tribes’ rights. cho, New Mexico. “There She thought about her elected of cial on track to ing ways the company has ed by the federal govern- Aleta “Tweety” Suazo, of goes our one and only Indi- become the rst Indigenous time earning a Master’s de- ramped up production. ment. Laguna and Acoma Pueb- an representative.” secretary of the Interior De- gree and seeing single moth- “We think we’re at a very “The most pressing chal- los in New Mexico rst met She wanted to be assured ers bringing their children lenge now is the lack of partment. She is a sister, an good spot.” Haaland when they were that Haaland would be re- to class, each understanding supply of vaccine doses,” auntie and a erce pueb- campaigning for Barack placed by someone just as That’s not counting a it wasn’t a burden but a ne- Rep. Diana DeGette, a lo woman whose political Obama, walking door to dynamic, who would work third vaccine, from John- cessity. She later became a Colorado Democrat, said stances have been molded door in New Mexico’s pueb- hard to protect the environ- son & Johnson, that’s ex- single mother like Haaland, as she opened the hearing. by her upbringing. los. ment, address an epidemic pected to get a green light who often speaks about her “Some of the companies News of her historic nom- When Haaland was cho- of missing and slain Indig- from regulators soon. The experience working through here today are still short ination electri ed Indian sen to represent New Mex- enous women and expand Biden administration said college and amassing debt. of the number of doses Country. Tribal leaders and ico as one of the rst two broadband, she said. Tuesday that it expects Zachariah Rides At The they promised to initially organizations for weeks Native American women “I was happy, but I was about 2 million doses of have urged people to write deliver when they last tes- ever elected to Congress, afraid. I didn’t want to lose Door from the Blackfeet that vaccine to be shipped and call U.S. senators who ti ed before this subcom- she turned to Suazo and her,” Suazo said. Tribe of Montana is study- in the rst week, but the will decide if she’ll lead the mittee in July.” the state’s Native American When Brandi Liberty of ing environmental sciences company told lawmakers agency that has broad over- Both P zer and Moder- Democratic Caucus to make the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and sustainability, and re it should provide enough sight over Native American na failed to meet delivery treats for a reception. and Nebraska saw a picture science as a third-year stu- of the single-dose option affairs and energy develop- quotas for the initial dos- They prepared hundreds of Haaland in a traditional dent at the University of for 20 million people by ment. of pueblo pies, or pastelitos, ribbon skirt and moccasins es of their vaccines late Montana in Missoula. the end of March. Haaland’s con rmation and cookies, froze them and for Joe Biden’s inaugura- last year. That’s prompt- He brings a perspective Looking ahead to sum- hearing this week is being took them to Washington. tion, she cried. ed Congress to scrutinize to his studies that Haaland mer, P zer and Moderna closely watched in tribal Wearing traditional black She thought about her expect to complete deliv- the companies’ plans for has touted as unique from communities, with some vir- dresses, they handed out grandmother Ethil Sim- Indian Country — that every of 300 million doses vaccine development and tual parties drawing hun- the goodies with a thank- monds Liberty, who didn’t erything is alive and should each, and J&J aims to delivery, which they noted dreds of people. The hearing you note from Haaland. become a U.S. citizen un- be treated with respect and provide an additional 100 bene ted from $16 billion started Tuesday and will Suazo, 66, said she ad- til she was 9 despite being that people should be stew- million doses. That would in federal funding. continue Wednesday. mires Haaland because she born on her tribe’s reserva- ards of the land, rather than be more than enough to “A signi cant amount To mark the event, sup- is eloquent and smart, “no tion that straddles Kansas vaccinate every American of American tax dollars porters projected a picture beating around the bush,” and Nebraska. Her grand- have dominion over it. adult, the goal set by the were invested to be able of the New Mexico con- and she is a Laguna Pueblo mother was a powerful ad- Rides At The Door, 21, Biden administration. to produce the vaccine im- gresswoman on the side of member who has returned vocate for her people, peti- isn’t sure what he wants to Two other manufactur- mediately upon approval,” the Interior building with there to dance as a form of tioning to turn a pigpen into do when he graduates. But ers, Novavax and Astra- said Rep. David McKin- text that read “Our Ances- prayer. a playground, writing let- he knows he wants to learn Zeneca, have vaccines in ley, a West Virginia Re- tors’ Dreams Come True.” When she heard Haaland ters to U.S. presidents and the Blackfeet language, and the pipeline and antici- publican, who questioned A mobile billboard with was nominated as Interior leading efforts to get a road maybe become a re ght- pate eventually adding to executives on why they Haaland’s image also made secretary shortly after win- paved to the reservation, er or work on projects that those totals. were still unable to meet its way around Washington, ning a second term in Con- she said. route buffalo to his reserva- Asked pointedly if they demand for the vaccines. D.C. gress, Suazo wasn’t over- Liberty, 42, thought about tion. B4 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 COMICS

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Wednesday feb. 24 8 p.m. ABC City on a Hill The Goldbergs By Rick Gables In a new episode called “The Lasagna You De- serve,” Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) recruits SHOWTIME will premiere the sec- Barry and Erica (Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia) to ond season of its one-hour drama help her teach their kid brother Adam (Sean Giam- series City on a Hill, starring Golden brone) to be more assertive. Adam takes things too Globe® winner and Emmy® nomi- far, however, leaving him guilt-stricken. Meanwhile, Murray (Jeff Garlin) vows to be a better friend after nee Kevin Bacon and Screen Actors discovering that Vic (guest star Cedric Yarbrough) Guild® award winner Aldis Hodge, doesn’t trust him with a secret. David Koechner, on Sunday, March 28 at 10 P.m.. Richard Kind, Stephen Tobolowsky, Dan Bakkedahl and Artemis Pebdani also guest star. The eight-episode season centers 8 p.m. on a federal housing project in the CW Roxbury neighborhood of Boston Riverdale Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead (KJ Apa, Lili that is plagued with drug violence Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse) prepare and a rightful distrust in local law for their rst day as the newest teachers at River- enforcement. As coalition leader dale High in the new episode “Chapter Eighty- Two: Back to School.” The group also meets Veronica’s Grace Campbell (Pernell Walker) husband, Chad (guest star Chris Mason), after the works tirelessly on behalf of the latter unexpectedly arrives in town. Betty joins Kev- community, her efforts are under- in and Alice (Casey Cott, Madchen Amick) as they follow a lead after learning Polly (guest star Tiera mined by gang activity happening Skovbye, “Nurses”) may be in trouble. right under her nose. Enter irrever- 8:30 p.m. ent FBI agent Jackie Rohr (Bacon), ABC American Housewife who is here to exploit Boston’s As the 100th episode of his podcast, “Getting Frank defective criminal justice system With Franklin,” rolls around, Franklin (Evan O’Toole) in a desperate attempt to salvage invites the entire Otto family to be his guests, but after watching the intrusive style he employs with his own career. Unfortunately for others in the house, Katie (Katy Mixon) vows to Jackie, assistant district attorney keep her own interview light and fun in the new ep- Decourcy Ward (Hodge) is onto his isode “Getting Frank With the Ottos.” That becomes a lot harder, though, when Kathryn (recurring guest adversary’s latest misstep. In time, star Wendie Malick), Katie’s button-pushing mom, the personal antagonism between unexpectedly joins her for the session. Matt Shively these two escalates to an all-out also guest stars. war between the of ces of the U.S. 9 p.m. ABC Attorney and the Suffolk DA. No one The Conners is safe from the collateral damage. A health scare ensues after Darlene (Sara Gilbert) Jonathan Knight may be best starts to crumble under the pressure of her new job in the new episode “Panic Attacks, Hardware Store known as a member of the Gram- and Big Mouth Billy Bass.” Elsewhere, Dan (John my®-nominated band New Kids Goodman) tries to lend a hand to Ben (Jay Fer- on the Block, but in the new HGT- guson) at the hardware store, although it quickly becomes obvious the two men don’t see eye to eye Vseries Farmhouse Fixer, he will on how to run a business. Katey Sagal, Alexandra share his renovation know-how PHOTO COURTESY OF SHOWTIME Billings and Fred Savage guest star. by meticulously restoring centu- 9 p.m. obsession and I’ve been doing it addition on the home. ibly devious twist as they offer a ries-old New England farmhouses CW for more than 25 years,” said Jona- truTV will premiere its new four- service to those who are all too Nancy Drew that deserve a second chance. Pre- than. To start the season, Jonathan part limited series Double Cross often the victims of a prank. Grif n Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and her crew discover miering Wednesday, March 3, at 9 they have yet another battle on their hands in the will give new life to a 1700s New with Blake Grif n on Friday, March conspires with people who are tired new episode “The Riddle of the Broken Doll.” Else- P.m., the six-episode series will fea- where, Nick (Tunji Kasim) is spooked by some of ture Jonathan, who has renovated Hampshire farmhouse with help 19 at 5:30 & 6 P.m., with episode of being the victim to help them George’s (Leah Lewis) strange behavior, while Car- more than 200 houses. “Restoring from his designer and friend, Kristi- three and four airing on Saturday, get some sweet revenge on their son (Scott Wolf) makes Nancy an offer she nds na Crestin. To stabilize the property, March 20 at 5:30 & 6 P.m.. These unsuspecting prankster – by pulling hard to refuse. 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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT UNDER M.G.L. c. 183A:6 Premises: 3 Belleaire Avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. ES20P3063EA By virtue of a Judgment and Order of the Lynn District Court (Civil Action No. 2013 By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage CV 102), in favor of the Trustees of Shore Condominium Trust against Irina S. given by Peter L. Frangipane to Saugus Federal Credit Union, said mortgage dated Essex Probate and Family Court Pelevina, establishing a lien pursuant to M.G.L. c. 183A:6 on the real estate June 18, 2004, and recorded in the Essex County (Southern District) Registry of 36 Federal Street known as Unit B-107-3 of the Shore Condominium with a street address of 107 Deeds in Book 23017 at Page 519 and now held by U.S. Bank National Salem, MA 01970 Nahant Street, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts for the purposes of satisfying Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, (978)744-1020 such lien, the real estate is scheduled for Public Auction commencing at 11:00 Series 2016-CTT, by virtue of an assignment from Nationstar Mortgage LLC to U.S. a.m. on March 18, 2021 at 107 Nahant Street, Unit B-107-3, Lynn, Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for Estate of: Massachusetts. The premises to be sold are more particularly described as follows: the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT, dated May 17, 2018 and recorded in the Essex Tuyet Tiffany Tran County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 36723, Page 93, previously DESCRIPTION: assigned by CitiMortgage, Inc., to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by virtue of an Date of Death: 11/08/2020 assignment dated August 8, 2016 and recorded in the Essex County (Southern UNIT#: No. B-107-3 District) Registry of Deeds in Book 35156, Page 391, previously assigned by To all interested persons: Saugus Federal Credit Union to CitiMortgage, Inc., by virtue of an assignment COMMON AREA INTEREST APPURTANANT TO THE UNIT: 1.5904% dated June 18, 2004 and recorded in the Essex County (Southern District) Registry A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal of Deeds in Book 23115, Page 411, for breach of the conditions in said mortgage Representative has been filed by: POST OFFICE ADDRESS: Unit B-107-3 and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, will be sold at Public Auction on Shore Condominium March 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the Dai X Tran of Milton MA 107 Nahant Street premises described in said mortgage, to wit: Lynn, MA 01902 requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief The land in Lynn, with the buildings thereon, bounded and described as follows: GRANTOR, the owner of the Unit described above in the SHORE CONDOMINIUM, as requested in the Petition. created by Master Deed dated June 24, 1986 and registered in the Land Court Southeasterly By Western Avenue one hundred (100) feet; and again District of the Essex South Registry of Deeds as Document No. 212919, as such The Petitioner requests that: Dai X Tran of Milton MA may be amended by instruments of record, in accordance with the Massachusetts Southwesterly By a curved line at the junction of Western Avenue and Belleaire General Laws, Chapter 183A, for the consideration paid as stated above, hereby Avenue, thirty-nine and twenty-seven one hundredths (39.27) feet; grants the said Unit to the GRANTEE with QUITCLAIM COVENANTS. be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. Southwesterly By Belleaire Avenue, sixty-five (65) feet; The UNIT contains approximately 680 square feet and is laid out as shown on the IMPORTANT NOTICE Unit Plan registered with the first deed of the Unit in said registry as Document No. Northwesterly By lot No. 11-B, as shown on a plan hereinafter mentioned, one You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the 225646 (the "First Unit Deed"), to which is affixed a verified statement in the form hundred Twenty-five (125) feet; and provided for in M.G.L. Ch. 183A, Sec. 9. Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on Northeasterly By Lot No.1 and part of Lot No. 2, as shown on said plan, the return day of 03/23/2021. The UNIT is conveyed subject to and with the benefit of the obligations, eighty-nine and ninety eight one hundredths (89.98) feet; restrictions, rights and liabilities contained in said Chapter 183A, the Master Deed, This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a the documents establishing the organization of unit owners registered in said Being lot 12 and No. 11-A , as shown on a plan of Buchanan park, Belleaire, timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections Registry as Document No. 212920 and the by-laws and rules and regulations as section 2 belonging to Belleaire Development Company formerly to Boston within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further promulgated, all as amended of record, and such matters as are set forth in the Interurban Realty Trust situated in Lynn October 1926, recorded with Essex South notice to you. Master Deed. Registry of Deeds Book 48 Plan 43-B. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) Each of the units in the Condominium is intended for residential purposes and Also that parcel of land known and numbered 11B on plan of Buchanan park, A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised such other uses as are set forth in the Master Deed. Belleaire Section 2, plan of land belonging to Belleaire Development Company, administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the formerly belonging to Boston Urban Realty Trust, situated in Lynn October 29, Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the The Unit is conveyed together with the above listed Percentage Interest in the 1926. Said plan is recorded with Essex South District Registry of Deeds, Book of administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the common areas and facilities of the Condominium together with any rights exclusive plans 48, Plan 43E, more particularly bounded as described as follows: to the Unit as set forth in the Master Deed, as amended of record, and in the First Court in any manner relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Unit Deed. Southwesterly By Belleaire Avenue as shown on said plan, sixty (60) feet; WITNESS, Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 19, 2021 For title, see Deed to Irina S. Pelevina dated August 7, 2009 and filed with the Northwesterly by land now or formerly of Belleaire Inc., one hundred twenty-five Pamela Casey O'Brien Registry of Deeds Division of the Land Court as Document No. 501690, also noted (125) feet; on Certificate of Title No. C49- 236. Register of Probate Item: February 24, 2021 Northeasterly by lot #12 as shown on said plan and land now or formerly of In the event of a typographical error or omission contained in this publication, the Belleaire Inc. sixty (60) feet; and description of the premises contained in said Unit Deed shall control. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Southeasterly by Lot 11A as shown on said plan one hundred twenty-five (125) The Trial Court TERMS OF SALE: feet. Probate and Family Court Essex Probate and Family Court 1. A non-refundable deposit payable in cash, certified or bank check in the Containing 7500 square feet as per plan. 36 Federal Street amount of $5,000.00 for the unit shall be payable at the Auction. Salem, MA 01970 The description of the property that appears in the mortgage to be foreclosed 2. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days of the shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR auction. INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, Section 5-304 For Mortgagor's Title, see deed dated June 18 2004, and recorded in Book Docket No. ES21P0197GD 3. An Auctioneer's Release Deed will be issued to the purchaser, upon payment 23017 at Page 516 with the Essex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds. of the balance of the purchase price, within thirty (30) days of the auction. In the matter of: Marjorie R Penley The Deed shall convey the premises subject to, and with the benefit of, all TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all Of: Lynn, MA restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if other public taxes, assessments, liens, or claims in the nature of liens, and any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person existing encumbrances of record senior to the lien hereby being satisfied, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens or a certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check at the time and place of the filed by claims in the nature of liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, Ronald D Penley, Sr. of Lynn, MA certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check within sixty (60) days after the 4. Additionally, and not by way of limitation, the sale shall be subject to and date of sale. in the above captioned matter alleging that Marjorie R Penley is in need of a with the benefit of any and all tenants, tenancies, and occupants, if any. Guardian and requesting that Other terms to be announced at the sale. Ronald D Penley, Sr. of Lynn, MA 5. No representation is or shall be made as to any amount of taxes due and outstanding. BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without 270 Farmington Avenue Surety on the bond. 6. The successful bidder shall pay the future condominium common charges Farmington, CT 06032 commencing with the date of the auction. Attorney for U.S. Bank National Association, The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that not in its individual capacity but solely as the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is 7. No representation is or shall be made as to any other mortgages, liens, or trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for encumbrances of record. Present Holder of the Mortgage certain specific authority. (860) 677-2868 8. No representation is or shall be made as to the condition of the Premises or You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your the Condominium. The Premises shall be sold "as is." Item: February 10, 17 and 24, 2021 attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 AM on the return date of 03/17/2021. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you 9. Other items, if any, shall be announced at the sale. TOWN OF SAUGUS fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, 10. The sale is subject to and in accordance with the Judgment and Order, a REQUEST FOR QUOTES # 07-21 VARIOUS SMH, DMH AND CB REPAIRS copy of which may be obtained from the seller's counsel, Attorney Dean T. you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. Lennon, Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks, P.C., 45 Braintree Hill Park, Suite The Town of Saugus DPW is soliciting quotes for Various Repair Projects within the 107, Braintree, MA 02184, (781) 843-5000. Town of Saugus, MA for calendar year 2021. The work will consist of four separate IMPORTANT NOTICE projects, specifically, Sewer Manhole (SMH), Drain Manhole (DMH), or Catch The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the SHORE CONDOMINIUM TRUST, Basin (CB) repair projects. All quotes must be received by Purchasing Department, above-named person's right to make decisions about personal affairs or By its Trustees Town of Saugus 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 on or before 11:00am, financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a Wednesday, March 17, 2021. For copy of quote email: [email protected]. lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. Item February 24 and March 3, 10, 2021 Quotes may be submitted via email. The Town of Saugus reserves the right to If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at award and/or reject any and all quotes, bids or proposals, or to award more than State expense. one contract for any reason determined to be in the Town's best interest. In accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 149 Section 29, if the contract price is over WITNESS, Hon. Jennifer M.R. Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. $25,000.00, the selected contractor must furnish a Payment Bond in the amount Date: February 10, 2021 of at least 50% of the contract price. The Prevailing Wage Law applies. Pamela Casey O'Brien, Register of Probate Item: February 24, 2021 Item: February 24, 2021

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF SAUGUS All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal THE TRIAL COURT INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) PAY CALLS Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachu- PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT GENERAL CONTRACTORS (GC) & FILED-SUB BIDDERS (FSB) setts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston and CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or Docket No. ES21P0339W This Invitation for Bid is for General Contractors (GC) and Filed-Sub bidders (FSB). Pay Call Numbers discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, Both GCs and FSBs must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management (900, 976 and 550) handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, Advertiser telephone numbers with age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, Essex Probate and Family Court and Maintenance (DCAMM). FSB categories: Aluminum Windows; Glass & Glazing; veteran's status, or source of income or any 36 Federal Street Tile; ACT; Paint; Plumbing; HVAC; Electrical. Renovations to the existing Veterans 900, 976 and 550 prefixes MUST intention to make any such preference, limitation Salem, MA 01970 Memorial Elementary School at 39 Hurd Ave. Saugus, MA. Existing school built disclose the price of the telephone or discrimination. call. When a number is published This newspaper will not knowingly accept any (978)744-1020 2002 PK-5. Reno of 2-story ~80,000SF bldg. with masonry, glass walls and EPDM advertising for real estate which is in violation of roofs, into lower-ES, PK-2. Site improvements to include removal of modular within the advertisement the per the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all Estate of: Jeffrey F McNeil structure & construct new playground, selective upgrades to drainage & drainage minute and/or flat charge must be dwellings in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of Date of Death: 12/04/2020 structures. Work on existing curtainwall. New WCs at some locations and included. If you dial a pay per call discrimination, please call HUD toll-free at reconfiguration of limited classroom areas, new entrance vestibule, total interior number from an advertisement appear- 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD at ing in the classified section and it 617-595-5308. The toll-free number for the To all interested persons: ACT replacement and painting throughout. System upgrades to MEPs including hearing-impaired is 1-800-927-9275. RTU, chiller, plumbing at WCs, selective electrical including replacement of FA DOES NOT disclose this information, A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal System & upgrade Security System. A non-mandatory walk-thru will be held please notify the Item classified Representative has been filed by: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 2PM starting in the parking lot at 39 Hurd Ave. No department immediately. Response to Amy McNeil of Springfield MA additional site visits are permitted without prior written authorization. IFB will be any pay per call numbers will be RELOCATING? available 3/2/2021 via www.projectdog.com Projectdog Code/Project # 842056. charged to your telephone bill and requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief This project is being electronically bid and bids must be submitted via anyone under 18 years of age must as requested in the Petition. www.projectdog.com Contact Deborah Shaer. Email: [email protected]. have parent's consent. FSB bids are due at 2PM, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. GC bids are due at 2PM, Please call immediately for further The Petitioner requests that: Tuesday, April 6, 2021. details or information. Amy McNeil of Springfield MA CLASSIFIED Item: February 24, 2021 (781)593-7700 be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. Town of Swampscott - LEGAL NOTICE HELP WANTED IMPORTANT NOTICE Sealed bids for furnishing the following will be received at the Officer, Swampscott JOB INFORMATION You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Town Hall, 22 Monument Ave. Swampscott Massachusetts 01907 until the time “Helpful tips” Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney specified below at which time the quotes will be publicly opened and read. SERVICES must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on for a S-M-O-O-T-H the return day of 04/06/2021. Project Description IFB Opening NOTICE This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written Street Line Painting 03/18/2021 @11:00AM For more information and assistance trouble-free move! appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a regarding the reliability of business timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as determined by the opportunities, work-at-home opportuni- Designate a drawer for within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further Department of Labor Standards under the provisions of massachusetts General ties, employment services and financ- essentials such as notice to you. laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 27D inclusive. ing, the Daily Item urges its readers to sheets and towels for contact the Better Business Bureau UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM The formal Invitation for Bids, along with the accompanying technical specification, Inc., 290 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite quick access the first PROBATE CODE (MUPC) drawings and other documents are available beginning on February 24, 2021 at 102, Marlborough, MA 07152-4705 or night you move into A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised http://www.swampscottma.gov/bids call 508-652-4800 administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the your new home. Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the The awards are made by the Designated Chief Procurement Officer and are subject NOTICE administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the to Town Administrator approval. The Town of Swampscott reserves the right to Don't pay to find work before you get Plan a garage/yard Court in any manner relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and reject any and all proposals or to waive any informality inthe RFQ process, if the job. Legitimate job placement firms sale before you move. expenses of administration. deemed in the Town's best interest. that work to fill specific positions cannot charge an upfront fee. For free WITNESS, Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. Bids for this contract are subject to the provisions of G.L. Ch. 30, §39M. information about avoiding employ- Fresh coffee, baking Date: February 22 , 2021 ment service scams, write the Federal soda, or charcoal in a Pamela Casey O'Brien M. Ronald Mendes, Esq. MCPPO Trade Commission at Washington, Register of Probate Designated Chief Procurement Officer D.C., 20580 or call the National Fraud sock, placed inside Item: February 24, 2021 Information Center, your refrigerator will Item: February 24, 2021 1-800-876-7060 keep the inside smell- COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ing fresh and clean. LAND COURT Town of Swampscott- LEGAL NOTICE RENTALS DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Docket No. 21 SM 000185 Sealed bids for furninshing the following will be received at the Office of the Chief Pack your current ORDER OF NOTICE Procurement Officer, Swampscott Town Hall, 22 Monument Ave. Swampscott OFFICE SPACE phone book — it’s a Massachusetts 01907 until the time specified below at which time the quotes will TO: Gifty Samuels be publicly opened and read. quick easy reference to Last Offices with plenty of sun! In 3 the folks back home. story bldg. with elevator, at 319 and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 Project Description IFB Opening U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): Lynnway. Secure bldg. with plenty of Maintenance and Mowing of Town Properties 03/18/2021 @ 2:00PM parking!!! Rents $350 & $450. Call Place pictures in 781-632-4086/C Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as determined by the boxes between sheets holders of Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series Department of Labor Standards under the provisions of Massachusetts General REAL ESTATE 2005-W3 or blankets to give laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 and 27D inclusive. FOR SALE them extra protection. claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Lynn, The formal Invitation for Bids, along with the accompanying technical specification, numbered 316 B Essex Street, given by Gifty Samuels to Argent Mortgage drawings and other documents are available beginning on February 24, 2021 at Pack plates vertically Company, LLC, dated August 18, 2005, and recorded in Essex County (Southern http://www.swampscottma.gov/bids District) Registry of Deeds in Book 24732, Page 463, and now held by the Plaintiff — on edge — rather by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of The awards are made by the Designated Chief Procurement Officer and are subject than stacked. Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status. to Town Administrator approval. The Town of Swampscott reserves the right to If you want an honest reject any and all proposals or to waive any informality in the RFQ process, if opinion of value If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United deemed in the Town's best interest. Pack heavy items in States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Bids for this contract are subject to the provisions of G.L. Ch. 30, §39M. FREE SERVICE small boxes and lighter Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on Zero down for veterans items in larger boxes. that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in M. Ronald Mendes, Esq. MCPPO 3% down for non-veterans this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before 4/5/2021 Designated Chief Procurement Officer or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of Tag each box with noncompliance with the Act. Item: February 24, 2021 destination room and Witness, GORDON H. PIPER Chief Justice of this Court on 2/16/2021 contents. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson, Recorder Placing a help wanted ad is great for ﬁnding the skilled workers you need. Item: February 24, 2021 781-593-7700, ext.2 B8 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 FOOD Upgrade your winter soup with beans

By Arthi have a stash of dried Chinese rice and coconut Subramaniam beans, remember it is just puddings. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as effortless to cook with Then there are the them. It requires only one soups, which speak in A well-cooked pot of additional step — soaking global accents and espe- beans can be summed up them in water. But it is of- cially embraced during in two words — humble ten debated: to soak or not these wicked cold days. and hearty. to soak. There are those Beans are reliable team Dried or canned beans who swear against soak- players that remind you of don’t need many frills ing beans in water, saying the Campbell jingle, “M’m! to provide warmth and it is a waste of time and M’m! Good!” comfort or extra trips to worse, robs them of color, For many Italian-Amer- specialty stores. Toss in avor and nutrients. icans in Pittsburgh, you aromatics like garlic and I staunchly belong in the understand them better onion along with herbs, other camp and soak them, when you understand if you have any, and sea- especially ones like red greens and beans. The sonings like salt, paprika, kidney beans, chickpeas one-pot favorite is tradi- ground turmeric or garam and fava beans, before tionally made with cannel- masala. they are cooked. The soak- lini beans and the greens To bulk up the dish, ing not only softens and vary from escarole to kale please vegetarians by add- plumps up the beans but to spinach to a blend. ing carrots, peppers, toma- also helps to shorten their Cannellini beans again toes and/or greens. For a cooking time. A multigen- speak loud and clear in double dose of protein and erational tip that has been a fasolada (Greek white avor, simmer the beans bean soup) without over with smoky ham hock. If passed down in my family dominating. A punchy you add ground meat or is to replace the water at green curry soup with chunks of chuck roast or least three or four times, black beans is the kind sausage, you would have while the beans soak, to of soup that makes win- a pot of chili. For a more alleviate atulence. Nat- ter bearable. Red kidney wholesome meal, scoop ural gas-producing sug- beans add heft and tex- the beans over some ars from the beans are ture to a steaming bowl of cooked rice. leached out into the water COURTESY PHOTO | PAM PANCHAK tortilla soup. Beans are rather unique and so it is best to get rid That’s why we say cool Fasolada is a Greek of dry white beans, olive oil, and vegetables. as they are embraced by of the liquid. When cooking dried beans to winter soups. both the protein and veg- Add the tomato paste 2 large tortillas (spinach sired.. beans with thicker skins, I FASOLADA etable food groups. Regu- and cook, stirring, until and jalapeno-cheddar) cut Serves 6. lar consumers of meat or also add a pinch of baking PG tested Don’t disregard the di- the paste begins to brown, into strips — Arthi Subramaniam sh consider them to be soda to soften them. about 2 minutes. Diced avocado for gar- rection to mash 1 cup of GREEN CURRY vegetables, according to However I don’t presoak Stir in the remaining nish cannellini beans when SOUP WITH BLACK the U.S. Department of the split yellow mung, canned beans along with Sour cream for garnish making this Greek white BEANS Agriculture, but vegetari- brown or orange-hued len- the mashed beans. Add (optional) PG tested tils and don’t always soak bean soup. The mashed ans count them rst in the chicken broth and bring Soak kidney beans in This soup has all the black-eyed peas either. beans not only thicken the protein group and then in to a simmer over medi- water for about 5 hours. qualities that distinguish Once you have the beans soup but also give it a de- the vegetable group. um-high heat. Change the water at least a good green curry: It’s softened to your liking, sired creamy texture. Like vegetables, beans Then reduce heat to me- 3 or 4 times. Rinse the creamy but not overbear- use them in any aspect 4 (15.5-ounce) cans can- are a good source of ber, dium-low, cover pot and beans and drain the water. ing, elegantly ery and of a meal. When mashed, nellini beans, rinsed and vitamins and minerals. cook until carrots are just In a heavy pot, cook beans soothing. beans can be made into drained, divided But unlike vegetables, tender, about 20 minutes. with 3 cups of water, a lit- 2 tablespoons vegetable dips like hummus or be- 6 tablespoons extra-vir- they have a substantial Turn heat off and stir in tle salt and baking soda, oil come the backbone for gin olive oil, divided, plus amount of plant-based vinegar. Then vigorously over medium heat, uncov- 2 large garlic cloves, a burger patty. Refried more to serve protein. whisk in the remaining 3 ered, for 20 minutes. nely minced beans can add avorful 1 large red onion, An easy way to incor- tablespoons of oil. In a heavy pot over me- 1 tablespoon fresh gin- weight to burritos or be chopped porate beans is to use Season with salt and dium heat, warm the oil. ger, peeled and nely spread over toast. 3 medium celery stalks, the canned version, and pepper to taste. Ladle into Add onion and saute until minced Rice dishes, pastas and chopped that is ne in my opinion. bowls and top with pars- just tender. Add garlic and 1 cup small broccoli o- cassoulets are studded 3 medium carrots, peeled Canned does not mean ley, olives and feta. cook for 1 minute, stirring rets with black-eyed peas, and chopped inferior. If you want to re- Makes 6 servings. constantly. Add cilantro 1 cup yellow bell pepper, cannellini beans, kidney Kosher salt duce the sodium content, — Christopher Kimball’s and turn off heat and let thinly sliced rinse the beans in water to beans and black beans 4 medium garlic cloves, Milk Street Magazine the aromatics cool in the 1 cup orange bell pepper, get rid of the gooey liquid. and so are salads with minced (2018) pot for about 10 minutes. thinly sliced Beans are canned with pinto beans, chickpeas 1/2 teaspoon red pepper RED BEAN Add the aromatics and 1 can (13.5 ounces) un- salt and water to create a and white beans. Even akes TORTILLA SOUP tomatoes to a blender and sweetened coconut milk brine to keep them fresh. desserts embrace beans. 3 tablespoons tomato PG tested puree until smooth. Trans- 2 cups water With time, however, starch Little red ones often show paste I used juicy Campari fer the mixture back to the 2 1/2 tablespoons green from the beans makes the up in Malaysian shaved 1 1/2 quarts low-sodium tomatoes here because pot, over medium heat. curry paste, store bought brine slimy. ice, Japanese honeyed chicken broth they are naturally sweet, Add cumin and cayenne Kosher salt to taste If you are like me and pancakes, moon cakes and 4 teaspoons red wine but any juicy variety and stir well. Add cooked 2 cans (15.5 ounces) vinegar will work. To add color, I beans and broth. Then Black pepper to taste cut spinach and jalape- add salt to taste. Once the black beans, rinsed and 1/2 cup chopped fresh no-cheddar wraps into soup comes to a boil, turn drained at-leaf parsley strips and bake them to heat down to medium-low. 2 teaspoons freshly 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata stand in for the tortilla. Cover and cook for 25 min- squeezed lime juice olives, chopped 1 cup dried red kidney utes, stirring occasionally. Cilantro for garnish, op- 1/2 cup feta cheese, beans If the soup is too thick, tional crumbled Coarse kosher salt, di- add more broth. Heat oil in a large sauce- In a medium bowl, add 1 vided Meanwhile, preheat the pan. Saute the garlic and cup of beans. Mash with a 1/4 teaspoon baking soda oven to 250 degrees. Line ginger until fragrant, fork or potato masher to a 2 tablespoons vegetable a baking sheet with foil. about 1 minute. paste. oil Place tortilla strips on Add the broccoli, yellow In a large pot over me- 1 large white onion, the sheet and spritz them and red pepper slices, co- dium heat, add 3 table- thinly sliced with cooking spray. Then conut milk, water and cur- spoons of the oil and heat 3 garlic cloves, minced sprinkle some salt on top. ry paste. Add salt to taste. until shimmering. 3 tablespoons fresh ci- Bake for 10 minutes or Stir together and bring to Add onion, celery and lantro, minced, plus more until the strips are crisp, a boil. carrots and 1/2 teaspoon for garnish rotating the sheet half- Reduce heat to me- salt. Cook until vegetables 4 cups Campari toma- way through and stirring dium-low. Stir in black begin to brown, about 5 toes, diced occasionally. Remove from beans and let it all simmer minutes, stirring occasion- 1 teaspoon ground cum- the sheet and let tortilla for 10 to 15 minutes. ally. in strips cool. Add lime juice, stir and Add garlic and red pep- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne Ladle soup into 6 bowls. turn the heat off. Garnish COURTESY PHOTO | EMILY MATTHEWS per akes and stir until pepper Garnish with tortilla with cilantro, if desired. fragrant, about 30 sec- 4 cups chicken or vegeta- strips, avocado, cilantro Serves 5. 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