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MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 A Super eld Saugus plays it of 19 in Lynn safe online By Daniel Kane meeting learned about a variety of By Thomas Grillo student from many ethnic, racial, and FOR THE ITEM topics, with the most discussion re- ITEM STAFF language backgrounds. volving around the possibility of chil- During a listening session in the SAUGUS — Lessons on Instagram, LYNN — Nineteen candidates met dren being targeted online. past month, teachers, administrators, Snapchat and other major social me- “This is a real aha moment for me,” the Friday deadline to apply to be the and the public have said the candi- dia platforms by the Saugus Wellness city’s next superintendent of schools, said a parent, Tom Carroll. “This is dates should be asked about raising Committee showed parents just how according to the mayor’s office. the one place I’m really vulnerable.” MCAS scores, school nutrition, over- vulnerable their children are to on- The 12-member selection panel, crowding, the need for new schools, Presented by Middlesex Partners which includes Mayor Thomas M. Mc- line predators. for Youth Prevention and education bullying, among other issues. “I would be lying if I said I wouldn’t Gee, is scheduled to select and inter- Superintendent Dr. Catherine C. Coordinator Camila Barrera, the view applicants next month. The final like to see more people here,” said night included lessons on the possible Latham will be retiring at the end of school Superintendent David DeRuo- selection, typically four or so candi- the school year. The school budget lists dangers present in the online world si to the room of 15 parents and com- dates, will face a public interview in her salary as $207,000. that could affect children. munity. May and the new superintendent is The search is being coordinated by The parent information series has expected to be hired by June 1. Those who did come out to the Sau- The pre-K-12 district has 16,000 SUPERINTENDENT, A7 gus Public Library for last week’s SOCIAL, A7 Swampscott seeking changes More is good Less is best in Vinnin in some Square neighborhoods By Gayla Cawley By Gayla Cawley ITEM STAFF ITEM STAFF SWAMPSCOTT — Town SWAMPSCOTT — A Meeting could be asked proposed zoning change to approve a new zoning is aimed at reducing the change in May, which of- number of housing units ficials say will encourage allowed in two residential further development in neighborhoods. Vinnin Square. The zoning article, The zoning article is which proposes creating sponsored by the Planning a new residential district, Board, which will hold a is sponsored by the Plan- public hearing on the pro- ning Board, which will posed change tonight. be holding a public hear- The change calls for the ing on the zoning change creation of a new com- tonight. Town Meeting mercial B-4 district. The could be asked to vote on article seeks to rezone the the change in May. commercial properties in This change would re- the Vinnin Square area duced the potential of that have frontage on Es- further density in two sex Street/Loring Avenue. neighborhoods — the The proposed new district Winnepisekitt Hill neigh- will have modified dimen- These maps show borhood, which includes sional regulations that the properties that King Street and Rockland will encourage mixed-use would be affected by Street, a portion of High- and multi-family develop- the proposed zoning land Street and a portion ment that relates better to changes. of Redington Street; and the street and de-empha- COURTESY PHOTOS the Fisherman’s Beach sizes large parking lots. neighborhood, which runs Officials say the zoning from the Fish House on change comes as a rec- Puritan Road down to ommendation from the Sandy Beach, which are town’s Master Plan and is all properties on the wa- also in line with the gover- terfront of Puritan Road nor’s Housing Choice Ini- and in the middle of Scul- tiative to add to the hous- pin Way, according to Pe- ing stock to support the ter Kane, director of com- growing economy and pro- munity development. vide new housing choices. Between the two neigh- Peter Kane, director of borhoods, the change community development, would affect 118 proper- said the commercial zon- ties, Kane said. ing change is meant to Those two neighbor- encourage further devel- hoods are currently zoned opment in Vinnin Square. as part of the A-3 residen- The Master Plan calls for tial district, which allows VINNIN, A7 ZONING, A7 INSIDE In Nahant BY BILL BROTHERTON One seat up for grabs on Nahant planning board. A3 Lynn eld In Sports Lynn English girls basketball player a brothers living pro le in courage. B1 ‘The Dream’ Two Lynnfield brothers are fulfilling a life- long dream Saturday night, bringing a full- blown musical extravaganza to Lynn Audito- rium. Joseph and younger brother Anthony Freda, the prime movers behind Freda World Mu- sic, will present “The Dream,” an evening of original music. Joseph (guitar) and Anthony (vocal tenor) will be joined by Ryann Murray (soprano) and Patty Vellucci (vocals, piano). They will be backed by a 25-piece orchestra, conducted by Boston Symphony/Boston Pops percussionist Neil Grover. In addition to the Freda brothers’ original COURTESY PHOTO music, the night will include familiar tunes by Verdi, Puccini and other opera giants, cross- Dorothy Ezemba, over songs blending Joseph’s love of classical ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK recipient of the and jazz, plus some pop. James Young Freda World Music is comprised of, from left, Ryann Murray, Anthony Freda, Courage Award. BROTHERS, A7 Joseph Freda, and Patty Vellucci. OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 HIGH 41° VOL. 140, ISSUE 97 OPINION ...................................A4 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 33° NATION .....................................A5 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 HEALTH .....................................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 OBITUARIES Edward R. Holt, 87 Fotine Stamulis, 96 William Robert Bright, 57 REVERE — Mr. Ed- and father-in-law of LYNNFIELD — Mrs. and later in her life LYNN — William tickets. He was also ward R. Holt, age Rosemarie Holt of Fotine (Tina) (Solo- spending her winters Robert Bright, 57, a big fan of boxing, 87, died on Sun- Everett. Mr. Holt was mos) Stamulis, age in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. a lifelong Lynn res- enjoyed reading, the day morning at the predeceased by his 96, of Saugus, died Tina is survived ident, passed away movies, and espe- Melrose-Wakefield son John M. Holt. peacefully at Sun- by her sister Marina Friday, Mar. 30. Born cially fitness. He en- Hospital. He was the In lieu of flowers do- rise of Lynnfield, on (Mary) and her hus- in Lynn, William was joyed traveling and husband of the late Wednesday Mar. 28. nations in his memo- band Larry Whittier the son of the late spending time with Annie Christina (La- She was the wife of of Tewksbury, her Edwin and Margue- his family and most Fauci) Holt. ry may be made to the late Thomas Sta- St. John’s Episcopal grandchildren, Tom rite “Peggy” (Dryer) especially his grand- Born, raised, and a mulis with whom she Stamulis of Reston, Church, 8 Prospect St., Sau- Bright; he was the daughter, Jenna. lifelong resident of Revere, Mr. shared 34 years of marriage. Va., George Stamulis of Rye, loving and devoted father of Holt was the son of the late gus, MA 01906. Born and raised in West Lynn, Service information: Visiting N.H., and Denise Stamulis Elizabeth Bright and her fian- hours will be held on Tues- Doris Beatrice Holt. A plaster- Service information: Visit- she was the daughter of the late of Bradford, and her great cé, Doug Rinaldi of Methuen, day, April 3 from 4-8 p.m. at er for many years, Mr. Holt was ing hours will be held in the Katina and Michael Solomos. grandchildren, Taylor Stamulis, and Marguerite Bright and her the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL a familiar face to many local BISBEE-PORCELLA FUNERAL Tina was a graduate of Lynn Jordan Stamulis, Amalia Pa- fiancé, Matt Snow, of Plaistow, contractors. He was an active Classical High School, class of HOME, 157 Maple St., Lynn, HOME, 549 Lincoln Ave., Sau- nagiotakopoulos and Melina NH; the adoring grandfather of member for many years at St. 1939. Tina later moved to Sau- MA 01904. His funeral service gus, on Tuesday, April 3, 5–9 Panagiotakopoulos. She was Jenna Hanley; the dear brother John’s Episcopal Church. gus where she lived the remain- will be held on Wednesday, p.m. Relatives and friends also the mother of the late of Thomas Bright and his wife, He is survived by his chil- invited. A funeral service will der of her life. Dennis W. Stamulis and his April 4 at 10 a.m. at the First dren; Richard E. Holt of Ever- Prior to her retirement, Tina Suzanne of North Carolina; be held in St. John’s Episco- wife Carol, the late John Peter Church of the Nazarene, 529 ett, David R. Holt of Revere, had worked as a Secretary/ the cherished uncle of Laura, pal Church, corner of Central Stamulis, and the sister of the Kelly, Tommy and Eric Bright of Eastern Ave, Malden. Inter- Cherylann Holt Smith and Administrator at ATT/New ment will be private. In lieu of her husband Gary of Mid- and Prospect St., Saugus, England Telephone for many late John, Harry and William North Carolina and the former on Wednesday, April 4, at 10 Solomos and partner of the husband of Marianne (Cuth- flowers, contributions may be dleton, grandchildren; Nicole years.

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