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DEALS OF THE $DAY$ PG. 3 DEALS OF THE $DAY$ PG. 3 SATURDAY JULY 31, 2021 DEALS OF THE King’s Beach de es clean up $DAY$ PG. 3 Lynn, Swampscott tackling sewage pollution By Tréa Lavery that the Department of Conserva- vironmental justice issue. You have ITEM STAFF tion and Recreation (DCR)-owned one of the most diverse and dense beach was safe for swimming on cities that has one of the worst wa- DEALS SWAMPSCOTT — King's Beach only 70 percent of the days in which ter qualities in the metro region." OF THE has been the source of consterna- it was tested for bacteria, the lowest There are two outfalls from Sta- tion for decades, as Swampscott score in the area. cy's Brook, one in Lynn and one in and Lynn residents who hope to "King's Beach has such a specif- Swampscott, adjacent to each other $DAY$ utilize their local outdoor spaces are ic problem, and it's so blatant and on the beach at the city line. Both PG. 3 thwarted by twin stormwater out- obvious. You have almost a mile of outfalls have been shown time and falls contaminated by sewage. public swimming beach that is un- time again to be contaminated with ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK An annual water-quality report usable a lot of the time," said Save sewage, despite the fact that sewer Red ags, signifying that the water is not safe card for 2020 released by environ- the Harbor Executive Director wastewater from both communities mental organization Save the Har- Chris Mancini, also a Swampscott for swiming, y at King’s Beach in Swampscott bor/Save the Bay on July 4 showed resident. "It's clearly to me an en- KING’S BEACH, A6 and Lynn on Friday. DEALS OF THE Candidates crowd $DAY$ MAXING THE VAXPG. 3 Peabody Light race Northshore communities top 60 percent rate By Sam Minton cess." ITEM STAFF Project 2015A, which would install a peaker PEABODY — The plant in the city, has been deadline has passed for a point of contention ITEM STAFF REPORT candidates to pull papers among residents. Some LYNNFIELD for upcoming city elec- have been outspoken One day after the CDC announced a new The Centers for Disease Control and Preven- mask policy for certain areas where COVID is tions — and there is de - against the plant, but tion (CDC) this week announced new guidance nitely one race to keep an Orphanos doesn't believe spiking, Emergency Management Team Direct encouraging people who are fully vaccinated Fire Chief Glenn Davis says that the town has eye on. that this factor has led to to begin wearing masks indoors again in ar- The contest that could an increase in candidates no plans “at this time” to make any changes eas with high transmission rates. Locally, vac- in its COVID protocols. Seventy-four percent be the most contentious running against Paras cination rates are fairly high, and municipal is a six-candidate race and Wheatley. (8,567) of residents eligible to receive the vac- governments are largely declining to mandate cine are fully vaccinated, while 80 percent for two open seats on the "I know three out of the mask-wearing. Peabody Municipal Light four people that took out (9,253) have received at least one dose. Commission. The candi- papers aside from the LYNN MARBLEHEAD dates are Thomas Paras incumbents," Orphanos As of July 27, 62.9 percent of Lynn residents and Robert Wheatley, said. "One of them (Ray- Marblehead Public Health Director Andrew had received their rst dose of the COVID-19 Petty said that currently, 77 percent of the who are running for re- mond Melvin) ran last vaccine, while 57.1 percent had received their election, and challengers year or two years ago town’s total population has been fully vacci- second dose. Mayor Thomas M. McGee’s staff nated, and if everyone gets their second dose, Raymond Melvin, Mary- for a commission seat said they are monitoring local COVID-19 pos- Beth Mallia, Tracy Val- and he was not success- it will bring them up to 83 percent. itive data closely, and are consulting with lo- “Our vaccination rates are very high,” Pet- letti and Joel Brenner. ful his last time around. cal and state health experts before making any ty said. “Obviously, we’re not an area of high Peabody Municipal I believe one of the oth- decisions to re-implement a mask mandate in transmission, so we’re not changing anything Light Plant (PMLP) er ones (MaryBeth Mal- accordance with CDC guidelines. for our mask mandates.” manager Charles Orph- lia), their name has been around the city for a anos believes that it is SALEM while. Her husband owns NAHANT a great thing to have so Salem has 30,007 residents who have received a local towing company Currently the vaccination rate in the town is many people running for the rst dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of July 29. and I believe she might 78 percent, with 83 percent of residents receiv- the commission."It's an Maureen Davis, the principal clerk for the Salem have even ran for city ing one dose of the vaccine. Town Manager An- election process, so it's a council a few years back, Health Department, said in regards to updating tonio Barletta said that Nahant will continue fair and even process," and Joel Brenner has the city’s mask policy, there is nothing in place right to follow the state’s guidance in terms of mask said Orphanos. "I think now. She said the Board of Health, however, is plan- that's a wonderful pro- PMLC, A6 ning to meet in early August to discuss the matter. MAX THE VAX, A6 Salem plays it safe with Aug 3 event By Allysha Following the game, Dunnigan at 6 p.m., there will be a ITEM STAFF re-prevention demon- stration that will consist SALEM — The Fire and of the Fire Department’s Police departments will host a public safety day burn trailer showing how on Aug. 3 from 5 p.m. to fast a room can be con- 7 p.m. to promote positive sumed by ames and how community relationships to prevent it. with its public safety of - The last demonstration cers and rst responders. of the day will be at 6:30 The day will begin with p.m. when K-9s and their opening ceremonies which handlers show how the ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK will include members of police dogs are trained to the Police and Fire depart- search and provide com- The emergency room and intensive care units at the former Union Hospital in Lynn have been ments leading attendees fort in times of need. torn down as demolition continues. in the Pledge of Allegiance Driscoll said this event followed by the Nation- will be a “great way for res- al Anthem being sung by idents to engage with rst Union Hospital demolition underway Salem High School Senior responders or just to come Fiona Bautista. down and thank them for By Allysha Dunnigan be demolished in accordance with that remain still need to be tested Police Chief Lucas Mill- being on the frontlines ITEM STAFF the plan for the property that in- for asbestos and, if it is found, will er, Fire Chief Alan Dionne the past year during the cludes 150, one- and two-bedroom be treated accordingly. LYNN — The emergency room and Mayor Kimberley COVID-19 pandemic.” housing apartments for seniors "It's fairly highly regulated, how and intensive care units at the for- Driscoll will also make Throughout the event, ages 62 and over, with a focus on (asbestos) has to be removed, and mer Union Hospital have been de- opening remarks. the Curative Vax Van will affordability and preference for that's why it's kind of slow and me- molished as the property prepares At 5:30 p.m., there will be onsite to administer current Lynn residents. thodical," Solimine said. to be turned into senior housing. Solimine said some of the coating be a basketball game be- free COVID-19 vaccina- Solimine said demolition start- This section of the hospital is the on the building's foundation and tween the members of tions. ed at a section of the hospital that rst to be demolished, developer between the bricks may or may not the Salem Boys and Girls If residents and others David Solimine Jr. said. doesn't have any asbestos in it. Club versus the Salem Po- The majority of the hospital will The other areas of the building DEMOLITION, A6 lice and Fire departments. SAFETY, A6 Second time around in Revere for former councilor INSIDE By Tréa Lavery "I've had enough of the overdevel- parking meters to Revere Beach as State College, where he received a ITEM STAFF opment and out-of-town developers his motivation for running. degree in nance and economics. Opinion Shribman: “This is a running our city," Fiore said in a The 52-year-old father of two has In addition to Powers, Fiore is thing to do now.” A4 REVERE — Former City Council statement. "I've had enough of the lived in Revere for 40 years, and running against candidates Ronald President Al Fiore announced this political double-talk, empty prom- was rst elected to the council at Clark and Christian Majano Ortez. LOOK! month that he will once again run ises, half-truths and political cha- 22. He stepped down at age 31 to Neither Clark, Majano or Powers for a seat on the council.