The Moores the Merrier in St. Mary's Hall
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SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 O’Shea Swampscott still waiting deals for school development By Bella diGrazia for state funds,” said Holly Grace, ITEM STAFF a representative of B’nai B’rith, the Peabody nonpro t senior affordable hous- SWAMPSCOTT — Residents have ing developer that entered into a anticipated the Machon School’s sec- Land Development Agreement with strike 2 ond act since the building was shut- Swampscott in 2016. “We are opti- tered in 2007. They’ll have to wait at mistic we’ll get funded, but we can’t By Thomas Grillo least one more year. make any promises.” ITEM STAFF For the second year in a row, non- On Wednesday, Grace and Swamp- pro t B’nai B’rith Housing has re- scott Community and Economic De- PEABODY — Now what? ceived an extension to try and secure velopment Director Marzie Galazka That’s the question being ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK funding to build senior housing at asked the Board of Selectmen to asked in the city since there The Machon School in Swampscott has gone un- the school. were no bidders for a second used since 2007. “We are continuously applying SWAMPSCOTT, A3 time on the historic O’Shea mansion. Mayor Edward Betten- court Jr. has been trying to nd a buyer willing to build THE MOORES THE MERRIER Trash commercial and residential space in the city-owned land- mark on Washington Street. But it appears the mini- IN ST. MARY’S HALL to take mum bid of $750,000 was a deal killer. “Over the last few years, center the property has deteriorat- ed substantially and any de- veloper would have to spend stage in more than $1 million to bring it back,” said Pat Todisco, owner of Todisco Properties, Saugus one of the interested buyers. “I don’t know what the right By Bridget Turcotte price is, but $750,000 is too ITEM STAFF high.” The city’s interest in the SAUGUS — Town building started four years Meeting members will be ago when Empire Design talking trash. & Development bought the Two articles, placed on property for $350,000. Own- the warrant through citi- er Michael Corsetti planned zen’s petitions, will ask vot- to raze the 10,000-square- ers to reduce the amount foot Colonial and its of plastic used, and later 3,000-square-foot carriage incinerated, in town. house and replace it with The bylaws, proposed by apartments and shops. Saugus Action Volunteers But the city seized the for the Environment Pres- 124-year-old mansion by ident Ann Devlin, would eminent domain in 2015 to reduce the use of plastic prevent its demolition. They bags and foam food con- sought a buyer who would tainers “to protect the preserve the multi-story town’s unique natural home and transform it into a beauty and its water and centerpiece with of ce space, natural resources.” restaurants and a police sub- The Finance Committee station. But no one bid on the recommended inde nite property. postponement of both ar- The city paid Corsetti ticles. $425,000 for taking the prop- Polystyrene contains erty, $75,000 more than he dangerous substanc- paid for it. But the Glouces- es which, when heated, ter developer led suit in release toxic chemicals Essex Superior Court seek- which may be carcino- ing $1.8 million in damages, genic, Devlin wrote in the alleging the city underpaid proposal. The food and him. Last fall, the City Coun- beverage containers form cil approved a cash payment a signi cant portion of the of $825,000. In total, the solid waste that adds to city is on the hook for $1.25 the tonnage being inciner- million, or more than three ated, she said. times what Corsetti paid for It is not biodegradable the property. or compostable and is Bettencourt said the city is generally not recycla- preparing its third Request ble. Devlin, who is also a For Proposals that should be Town Meeting member, ready soon. is proposing that restau- rants be prohibited from PEABODY, A3 By Steve Krause Four others inducted. A3 Patricia, James dispensing prepared food ITEM STAFF D. and Marnie R. to customers in the foam Moore are among containers. SALEM — James D., Patricia and the newest mem- Under the plastic bag re- Marnie R. Moore are of one mind wanted to go to St. Mary’s, I went, I INSIDE bers of the St. duction bylaw, single-use about their en masse induction Friday met my wife (Pat).” “But,” his daughter said, “we do what Mary’s Hall of plastic check-out bags night at the Peabody Essex Museum Fame. could no longer be dis- LOOK! into the St. Mary’s Hall of Fame. we do ... and I never really thought Make time for tributed, used, or sold at They’re honored. But they’re also a about myself.” tea with mom. A8 ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE checkout in Saugus. Reus- bit overwhelmed. Marnie Moore said once the idea of able shopping bags would Sports “I have true blue and gold blood, the family being inducted together instead be promoted. The Salem native Stellato speaks through and through,” said Jimmy (the rst time that’s ever happened), ban would not include dry to St. Mary’s seniors. B1 Moore, a partner at Bradley Moore she was more receptive to the idea. cleaning, newspaper, pro- Primason Cuffe & Weber LLP, where “At rst, I didn’t want to,” she said. duce and meat bags. Swampscott girls lacrosse his daughter, Marnie, also practices. defeats Beverly. B1 “So this is a big deal to me. I always MOORES, A3 SAUGUS, A3 English senior: ‘I want to be able to give back to RAW’ By Bella diGrazia of me,” Angel-Deleon said. “Some- Lynn English ITEM STAFF how RAW helped me sculpt my life senior Christian into my art and helped me with Angel-Deleon has LYNN — Raw Art Works changed how I choose to present myself.” been involved Christian Angel-Deleon’s life. This year, as a speaker at the with RAW for the Now 17 years old and ready for after-school program’s annual past eight years college, Angel-Deleon said his eight BASH fundraiser, Angel-Deleon and will be the years at RAW helped him learn how will share his story to a crowded senior speaker at to manage his depression and guid- room for the rst time. the annual BASH: ed him as he came out as gay to his He began his career at RAW Party with a Pur- friends and family. Learning how when he was 9 years old, following pose on May 11. to express himself through various two older brothers and three older forms of art taught him to be com- cousins. ITEM PHOTO | fortable in his own skin, he said. SPENSER HASAK “I can’t draw or paint for the life RAW, A3 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 56° VOL. 141, ISSUE 125 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 50° POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS ....................................B4 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 OBITUARIES Gary D. Landry, 70 Pelosi calls for investments LYNN — Gary D. Landry, age Gary is survived by many cous- in child care, early education 70, of Lynn, died on Wednes- ins, including Wayne Compton day, May 1, 2019 at his home and his wife Andrea of Salem. By Steve LeBlanc after a brief illness. He was also the brother of the ASSOCIATED PRESS A lifelong resident of Lynn, late Ronald Landry. MEDFORD — House Gary was the son of Mary Service information: His Speaker Nancy Pelosi said (Fruitt) Landry of Lynn and the funeral service will be held Friday the country should late Alphonse Landry. He at- on Monday at 11 a.m. in the be making more invest- tended Lynn schools and was SOLIMINE Funeral Home, ments in child care and a graduate of Lynn English 426 Broadway (Route 129), early education. High School, Class of 1967. Lynn. Burial will follow in The California Democrat Gary was a veteran of the Pine Grove Cemetery. Rel- said better access to afford- Vietnam War era, serving in atives and friends are re- able, quality early education the Navy from 1969-1973. He spectfully invited to attend. and child care not only helps had worked for 31 years as an Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 children and families, but inspector with the MBTA until p.m. Directions and guest- is a long-term boost to the his retirement in 2006. book at www.solimine.com. economy. Pelosi spoke after Gary was a member of the touring the Eliot-Pearson Eastern Ri e and Revolver Children’s School at Tufts Club in Lynn and of the NRA. University in Medford to In addition to his mother, learn about the school’s ap- proach to early childhood education research. U.S. Reps. Katherine David Kline, 89 Clark, Lori Trahan and Ayanna Pressley — all Massachusetts Democrats DANVERS — Kline, David, retirement. He was passionate — joined Pelosi to meet age 89, of Danvers, passed about golf, the Red Sox and with early education advo- away on Thursday, May 2, playing the lottery. cates and tour the facility. 2019, at Brentwood Rehabil- David is survived by his Massachusetts has some itation and Healthcare Center brother, Milton Kline of of the highest child care in Danvers. Worcester; his niece, Sue costs in the country. David was a graduate of Kline; nephew, Dan Kline, his Pelosi said it’s important Lynn Classical High School wife Norine and their daugh- for members of Congress and enjoyed his work in the ters; and his cousin, David to ask themselves why shoe and apparel industry.