DRESSED for EXCESS “There Was a Lot of Bad Information Spewed by the School Committee Thursday Night,” Said Peter Caron
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 Aggregate result is space for Saugus CFO accuses By Bridget Turcotte “These monthly gifts will be used to development with a mix of retail, of ce Lynn School ITEM STAFF bene t outdoor and indoor park and and housing space. recreation facilities, as well as help fund Aggregate has produced construction SAUGUS — Aggregate Industries has parks and recreation programs within materials on the site since the 1930s. agreed to provide cash to improve the Committee of town’s parks. the town of Saugus,” he said. “We have Today, it’s home to two asphalt plants, In exchange for a land reclamation a special grant gift account that will be a ready mix concrete plant, quarry- agreement for the quarry on Route 99, segregated only to use for those purpos- ing and crushing activities, said Erik ‘fuzzy math’ Aggregate will provide at least $36,000 es, without need for appropriation.” Muller, general manager. annually, plus additional fees per Last summer, the board of selectmen For more than a decade, Aggregate By Thomas Grillo truck load that may reach more than backed a plan to ll the 60-acre site at has worked with the town’s Aggregate and Bridget Turcotte $100,000 annually, said Town Manager 1821 Broadway. The Saugus Quarry ITEM STAFF SAUGUS, A7 Scott Crabtree. could be transformed into a commercial LYNN — One day after the school com- mittee overwhelmingly rejected a move to transfer management of the schools’ maintenance staff from Inspectional Ser- Malden vices to the school department because of the costs, the city’s chief nancial of cer blasted the panel’s fuzzy math. mourns DRESSED FOR EXCESS “There was a lot of bad information spewed by the school committee Thursday night,” said Peter Caron. “If the schools take over custodial operations as they ex- couple’s ist today, the only cost to them is $1 mil- BY BILL BROTHERTON lion in health insurance. All the other talk about it costing another million here and death SALEM — Mercedes-Benz another million there is baloney.” Fashion Week is winding The controversy began last month when down in New York City and, in an attempt to capture $1 million in ad- in re once again, normal people ditional school spending and avoid a state are glaring at the designs penalty, Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy By Steve Freker and declaring “Who the engineered a plan to transfer supervision FOR THE ITEM hell would wear that?” of school custodians from City Hall to the MALDEN — Family But Christian Siria- school department. Earlier this week, the and neighbors of an el- no, Badgley Mischka, city council voted unanimously for the derly couple who died as Prabal Gurung and change. a result of a quick-moving other stars of the NYC But in a 6-1 vote Thursday, the school Valentine’s night re are show have nothing on committee rejected the home rule petition being joined by residents the designers display- that would make the transfer a reality. in mourning their loss. ing their creations at the The panel asked the city’s Beacon Hill del- As of Friday, Middlesex “WOW World of Wear- egation to deep six the proposal when it District Attorney of cials ableArt” exhibit at the reaches the State House. Only the mayor, had not yet identi ed Peabody Essex Muse- chairman of the school committee, voted the victims, described by um. Starting today, for the change. neighbors as a quiet cou- local fashionistas can “There are far too many questions for ple they said had lived in ogle and marvel at us to support this change,” said Patricia an apartment at 30 Per- Peter Wakeman’s Capano, a school committee member. “We kins Ave. for many years. “Chica Under still don’t know what it will cost us, we Perkins Avenue is in the Glass,” a glossy want answers. Can we afford it without city’s Bell Rock neighbor- hot pink creation depleting our budget? It would be short- hood, one street from the that’s made of sighted.” Everett line. berglass and State Rep. Daniel Cahill (D-Lynn), who The re was con ned to plywood, David also serves as a city councilor at-large, the couple’s home in the Walker’s supported the measure at the council four-unit complex. In a incredibly meeting. televised report, a neigh- poignant “I hope the issues get resolved in a way bor said the residences are “Beast in that bene ts everyone in the city,” he said. separated by brick walls, the Beauty,” State Rep. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) a safety feature that may which is said he will wait to see the home rule peti- have helped stop the re made of maple, wood ve- tion arrive on Beacon Hill before he makes from spreading. neers and aluminum, and other a decision on how to vote. Fire of cials called the otherworldly works of art. Sen. Thomas M. McGee (D-Lynn), couple’s death a trage- The Peabody Essex is through a spokeswoman, did not respond dy, con rming reports the only east coast to an email seeking comment. that improper disposal of venue entrusted smoking materials was with displaying CFO, A7 the likely cause. these remark- The re started before able ensembles, midnight late Tuesday all wearable and swept through the artworks from INSIDE two- oor dwelling before New Zealand’s being extinguished by renowned In Opinion Malden re ghters. “WoW” design Shribman: Metaphors Inkling, Malden Fire Chief Kev- competition. gone wild! A4 in Finn said there were Gillian Using a range of no working smoke detec- Saunders, unexpected mate- In Medford tors or carbon monoxide New Zea- rials (vinyl! plastic! Man accused of possessing up to detectors at the re scene. land, courte- felt!) these visionaries $30G in fentanyl pleads not guilty. A6 Finn and State Fire Mar- sy of World of create extreme, exuberant shal Peter J. Ostroskey WearableArt ensembles that push the In Sports Limited. Tech girls, English boys basketball FIRE, A6 WEARABLE, A7 clinch tournament berths. B1 Saugus toasts veterans Pancakes, bacon Kasabuskis are and patriotism frozen in time By Thomas Grillo By Bridget Turcotte ITEM STAFF ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — More than ve dozen SAUGUS — In an event to honor veterans of World War II, Vietnam, veterans, the 10th Mountain Divi- Iraq and Afghanistan gathered Fri- sion Wounded Warriors sled hock- day for breakfast at the American ey team will play at the Kasabuski Legion Post 210 on Taylor Street. Arena Friday night. The weekly event attracts veter- “The rink is named after the ans and their wives for eggs, bacon, Kasabuski brothers who were sausage, cinnamon French toast killed in World War II,” said board North Shore and unlimited coffee for just $6. of selectmen member Scott Brazis. John Cannon, the group’s 64-year- “They were part of the 10th Moun- old cook who served on the USS tain Division. (The Warriors) want- has holes to ll Bowen in the Navy in the Vietnam ed to become an active participant con ict, said the breakfast was in anything having to do with that By Leah Dearborn A pot hole on launched ve years ago to bring arena. They’re coming all the way ITEM STAFF North Franklin vets together. from upstate New York to be there.” Street in Lynn. Rough roads in winter are a “I knew there were a lot of retired John and Walter Kasabuski were veterans that were sitting around killed in 1945. John was hit by fact of life. ITEM PHOTO | PHOTO | PAULA MULLER OWEN O’ROURKE doing nothing and we needed to do a grenade. Walter was with him But local public works depart- something to nd them,” he said. John Cannon cooks omelets to when he died. Twelve days later, ments are making an effort to We have just one rule: no politics.” order at the Friday breakfast Walter was shot. The brothers have put a freeze on potholes. for veterans at the American BREAKFAST, A7 Legion Post 210 in Saugus. KASABUSKIS, A7 POTHOLES, A7 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 47° VOL. 139, ISSUE 63 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 39° POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS ....................................B4 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 OBITUARIES Carol A. Bannister, 80 Northern NE gets buried SALEM — Carol Au- and his fiancé Kara, drey (Turcotte) Ban- Shaun Carrick and his in snow, and skiers love it nister, 80 years old, wife Laura, Michael passed away Feb. 14, LaChance, James By Lisa Rathke 2017 at her home Bannister and grand- ASSOCIATED PRESS surrounded by her daughter Macayla loving family. LaChance. She also BURKE, Vt. — The gods Daughter of the leaves her three great have answered the call of late Jere and Juliette grandchildren, Chloe, skiers, snowmobilers and (Cyr) Turcotte, and Caleb and Mellani dog mushers, dumping wife of the late Robert James Carrick; and her sister, Fran- mounds of snow in north- Bannister, Carol was born and cine (Turcotte) Pike and her ern New England follow- raised in Salem. She worked husband Richard of Estero, Fla. ing little snow last season for Parker Brothers and EG&G Service information: Visit- during the warmest winter until her retirement. ing hours for Carol will take on record in some spots. Carol had a true zest for place on Sunday, Feb. 19, The biggest snowstorms life. She was a loving and a 2017 from 3-7 p.m. at the of this season, followed by devoted mother and wife. Her MURPHY Funeral Home, 85 days of flurries, have un- greatest pleasure in life was Federal St.