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Transportation a Priority in 2021 a Boatload of Thanks In DEALS OF THE $DAY$ PG. 3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 DEALS Helping U.S. Rep. Moulton:OF THE $DAY$ Beirut, TransportationPG. 3 a one box priority in 2021 DEALS By Thor JourgensenOF THE at a time ITEM STAFF Fresh from a resounding victory$ DAover Ytwo$ fellow Democrats in Tuesday’s primary, UnitedPG. States3 Rep- in Saugus resentative Seth W. Moulton said electrifying the com- muter rail line running through Lynn is a top 2021 By Elyse Carmosino priority. ITEM STAFF A long-time advocate for fast-rail transportation, the Salem resident said electri cation is a vital part of up- SAUGUS — Worry for graded regional transportation forDEALS the North Shore. their home city of Beirut Unof cial primary election resultsOF gave TH MoultonE 78 was palpable as Gabriel percent of the vote with Tops eld Democrat Jamie Farhat and his daughter, Belsito getting 12 percent of Tuesday’s vote and An- Chéna, sat in the attic of gus McQuilken of Tops eld receiving$DA 9.6 percent.Y$ the family’s Saugus print Moulton faces Billerica Republican PGJohn. 3 Paul Mo- shop Wednesday. ran, self-described founder of the nonpro t Grand Op- It’s now been one month portunity USA, in the Nov. 3 nal election. since Lebanon’s capital was Elected to represent the Sixth Congressional Dis- rocked by an enormous ex- trict’s 39 communities after unseating United States plosion that killed nearly 200 Representative John F. Tierney in the 2014 Democrat- civilians and wiped out much ic primary, Moulton is casting a waryDEALS eye on the pres- of Beirut’s bustling port area, idential election and the uphill battleOF to TH wrestE control leaving more than a quarter of the United States Senate from Republicans. of a million homeless and “I’ve always said Trump will be harder to beat than causing an estimated billions people think. He is trying to make$ theDA caseY that$ he is of dollars in damage to the a law and order candidate in the face PGof .chaos. 3 That’s historic city. absurd,” Moulton said in a Wednesday interview. Despite the fact U.S. news ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Moulton isn’t surprised by United States Senator coverage has largely since Edward J. Markey’s clear primary win over United turned its focus back to the Chéna Farhat and her father, Gabriel, of Park Press Printers, in Sau- States Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III. ever-present coronavirus gus have partnered with Beirut Box, by printing the organization’s “(Markey’s) win spoke to the frustration of young stickers, to help raise money for those affected by the explosion in Bei- BEIRUT, A3 rut, Lebanon, last month. MOULTON, A3 Driven students take BLM to the street A boatload By Gayla Cawley ITEM STAFF of thanks in LYNN — A youth-led push for a painted Black Lives Matter street mural Swampscott could meet some resis- tance from City Hall. By Steve Krause Two Lynn English High ITEM STAFF School students have mo- bilized an array of youth SWAMPSCOTT — The Swamp- and community groups scott Yacht Club wants to make sure around an effort aimed healthcare workers and rst respond- at getting a “Black Lives ers from the town who navigated Matter” mural painted on their way through the worst of the the street between Lynn COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year District Court and City are properly appreciated. Hall. In recognition of the efforts of those Much of the public doctors, nurses, paramedics, police, push has come from a re ghters and others who were on petition started by the front lines during the coronavirus two teenagers, Carlos shutdown that saw hospitals bursting Prudencio and Damian- at the seams with cases, the club has announced the creation of 25 honorary ny Garrido, who are both ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO involved with Beyond memberships through the end of the Walls. Carlos Prudencio, 17, left, and Damianny Garrido, 18, stand in the middle of Essex year. Street in between Lynn City Hall and Lynn District Court where they are pushing to “The Swampscott Yacht Club (SYC) MURAL, A3 have a Black Lives Matter mural painted on the street. is proud of all of our front-line emer- gency and healthcare workers here in Swampscott and around the country.” said Rob Smith, the club’s commodore. gram. By Anne Marie Tobin Member and club spokesman Ted ITEM STAFF Superintendent of Schools A new place Opinion Dooley said that as far as he knows, Kristen Vogel said the program Cawley: This LYNNFIELD — Lynn eld no one from the club has suffered from “will provide great relief for Spirit is more than Community Schools (LCS) has the virus since the pandemic began. working families who need a puppy love. A4 unveiled its plans for addition- “We’ve been fortunate that to the for remote place for their child to go” to do best of our knowledge, we’ve had no al child care options for parents their school work. of children in grades K-6 for the one in our club be affected by this,” “The Senior Center provides a Sports he said. “But we just felt we wanted upcoming school year. Marblehead’s wonderful opportunity for stu- to do what we could to recognize the learners in The big news is the remote Will Shull commits dents to be in an academic set- people who have been working so hard to Wesleyan learners care option being of- ting while learning on remote to help ght the disease. fered at the Senior Center Lacrosse. B1 LYNNFIELD, A5 “It’s been a long year,” he said. Lynn eld through LCS’s new remote pro- Healthcare workers or rst respond- ers who live in Swampscott should email SwampscottYachtClub1933@ gmail.com. Saugus en-Visioning a Master Plan with forum The club, which has 150 members and a group of lifetime members, has By Elyse Carmosino (MAPC), in hosting an online “Kick-Off clude goals and policies for what stake- a protocol to be included in the club. ITEM STAFF Visioning Forum” to begin the process of holders want to see happen with land There is a $100 application fee, pro- updating the town’s Master Plan. use, housing, economic development, spective members need two sponsors, SAUGUS — Saugus is about to take and there are interviews and a nal A statement from the Town Manager’s natural/cultural resources, open space, the next big step toward updating its vote of approval. Master Plan. Of ce stated that the plan — last revised recreation, and transportation,” Crabtree The honorary membership waives On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Town Manager in 1988 — will build on the community’s said. the fees and the process, allows for Scott Crabtree, the Board of Selectmen, vision, and recent planning studies, to Crabtree also stressed the importance free use of the facilities through the and the Saugus Planning and Economic propose strategies and recommend im- of pursuing smart growth in order to end of the year. Development Department will partner plementation actions to guide the town sustain a full-service community and The Swampscott Yacht Club (SYC) with the town’s project consultant, the as it works toward its goals for 2035. Metropolitan Area Planning Commission “The town-wide plan will work to in- MASTER PLAN, A3 SWAMPSCOTT, A3 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 79° VOL. 141, ISSUE 224 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ...............................B6 LOW 69° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ....................................B4 PAGE A8 $1.50 Are you looking for long- No ductwork? Mitsubishi term savings on your offers both ducted and energy bills? Consider ductless options to keep installing a heat pump you in your . system in your home! Bosch comfort zone Central Heat Pumps are You no longer need energy efficient and separate systems to heat in provide consistent room the winter and cool in the temperature. summer; Heat pumps do 978-381-4224 both! CALL TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HEAT PUMP SPECIALS! A2 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 OBITUARIES Vincent A. “Jim” Steriti, 94 Michael C. Kuzmin, Sr., 78 Richard S. Ladd, 68 1926-2020 1942-2020 NAHANT — Vincent A. Jim” LYNN — Michael Charles LYNN — Richard S. Ladd, age Steriti, 94 years old, died Aug. Kuzmin, Sr., age 78, passed 68, of Lynn, died unexpectedly 31, 2020 at his home in Na- away at his home in Lynn on at his home on Saturday. Born hant surrounded by his loving Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. He in Lynn, he was the son of the family. He was the husband was the beloved husband of late Norma “Chick” (Walsh) of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Elaine (Bullock) Kuzmin, with Ladd and the late Maurice H. (Oliver) Steriti. He was born whom he shared 50 years of “Bud” Ladd, and he was also in Revere, March 14, 1926, marriage. the brother to the late Nancy the son of the late Albert and Born in Lynn on April 6, C. Hill and her late husband Theresa (DiGianni) Steriti. He 1942, he was a son of the late James K. Hill. He leaves two was raised in Revere and was Charles J. and Anna (Geacoia) nephews James K. Hill, Jr. and a graduate of Revere High Kuzmin. Michael was educat- his wife Brenda and Shawn School. He moved to Nahant ed in the Peabody Schools, P. Hill of Lynn; his hero and in 1973. served in the United States grand-nephew Jason Hill and He was an Army Veteran of Marine Corps and later went his sweetheart and grand- WWII serving as a Sergeant in on to work for N.A.P.L.C for niece Alyssa Hill, several step- the Army Air Corps.
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