Peabody Mourns a Fallen Hero by Gayla Cawley from Fire Chief Steven Pasdon
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 Peabody mourns a fallen hero By Gayla Cawley from Fire Chief Steven Pasdon. ous fundraising events.” ITEM STAFF “Dan was 53 years old and a 27- Pasdon’s notice concluded by year veteran of the department saying that this is a dif cult time PEABODY — The Peabody Fire and leaves behind a wife and two for the department and requests Department is mourning one of its children. Daniel own in the wake of Sunday’s fatal that they be allowed space and Pimenta, accident. “Dan was diagnosed with multi- time to grieve Pimenta’s loss. 53, was a Daniel Pimenta, a veteran of the ple sclerosis (a debilitating diseas- Beverly Police and Fire, along 27-year vet- Peabody Fire Department, died af- es that affects the brain and spi- with medics from Northeast Am- eran of the ter he was struck by a car while nal cord) 25 years ago, but never bulance responded to 935 Hale St. Peabody riding his bicycle in Beverly. stopped re ghting and worked for a car crash involving a bicyclist Fire De- “It is with deepest regret that diligently to raise awareness for around 4:20 p.m., Beverly Police partment. the Peabody Fire Department an- the disease,” the notice continued. said in a statement. nounces the passing of re ghter “He started the PFD Honor Guard COURTESY PHOTO Daniel Pimenta,” reads a notice Bike Team. They rode in numer- HERO, A7 Medford TRAVELING THE WORLD coaches ON TWO addicts WHEELS toward By Matt Demirs FOR THE ITEM LYNN — It’s amazing how far new lives two wheels can get you. By Thor Jourgensen Just take Lynn native and BMX ITEM NEWS EDITOR legend, Ryan “Biz” Jordan, for ex- ample. Medford Mayor Stephanie Jordan has been tricking on two M. Burke’s city budget pro- wheels from Canada to Japan and posal submitted to the City enjoying just about every minute Council includes money to since he began traveling to na- pay for a recovery coach to tional and international BMX help battle opioid addiction competitions at the age of 16. in the city. The BMX superstar, who now Burke’s of ce in a state- lms videos for brands such as ment on the city website Demolition Parts, has participat- announced Paul Spencer ed in about ve X Games, plac- will serve as recovery coach ing as high as sixth, in addition working within the city to winning “handfuls of smaller Health Department. competitions across the globe,” he “The city is extremely for- said. tunate to have Paul as a “I’ve traveled the world, (BMX) trained interventionist, and taking me to every place I’ve soon to be certi ed addiction wanted to go,” Jordan said. “These recovery coach who has ex- opportunities wouldn’t have hap- tensive experience working pened if it weren’t for riding.” with families, and persons Traveling has been the 36-year- affected by or involved with old veteran’s favorite part about substance abuse disorders,” riding BMX. the website statement quot- Since jumping into the inter- ed Burke as saying. national stage, he’s been to more Spencer’s job description than 20 countries, with Vancou- includes helping “to alleviate ver, Canada, his favorite place to any personal and environ- date. mental obstacles throughout “It’s a city surrounded by lakes the process and he will link and mountains. It’s refreshing the newly recovering person and you really get the best of both to the recovering communi- worlds,” he said. “Anything that is ty.” different I’ve enjoyed, like Germa- “The Of ce of Prevention ny, Spain, and all these places.” and Outreach continues to He charts the countries he’s vis- make strides in areas such as ited for competitions and lms on substance abuse prevention, a map hanging at home. spreading awareness of addic- “Most people save up all year or tion and further developing even two years for one trip and I prevention resources. This po- got all that paid for,” he said. “It’s sition will provide a personal truly been a blessing.” resource for those on the path Still, the humble trickster has toward recovery and I couldn’t’ love for his hometown and the be happier to have Paul in this roots planted here in Lynn. He role,” Burke stated. makes sure to visit twice a year: Spencer, quoted in the web- once in the summer and for site statement, said, “I’m Christmas. happy that I have the oppor- Jordan grew up near Union tunity and ability to help the Hospital and graduated from people of Medford.” Lynn English High School in Medford joins Malden in 1999. ghting the opioid crisis by Beginning at the age of 5 jump- supplementing other addic- ing off curbs, Jordan sought after tion treatment services with more thrills, more air. recovery coaches. He earned the nickname Biz Malden-based Malden Over- from his family at a young age coming Addiction (MOA) host- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK for always buzzing around, even- ed a four-day, eight-hours-day tually building his own track of Lynn native Ryan Jordan does a ledge ride as he jumps from Lynn Shore Drive onto MEDFORD, A7 Lynn Beach. JORDAN, A7 A dozen candidates ght INSIDE Chain snatcher stabs In Saugus for ve seats in Revere Trainor is new director victim in Lynn of pupil personnel By Bridget Turcotte school committee seats. services. A2 By Gayla Cawley ment. His injuries do not ITEM STAFF At-large incumbents Jessica Ann ITEM STAFF appear to be life threat- Giannino, Steven Morabito, George J. In Lynn ening. The suspect ran REVERE — The race for city council LYNN — A 41-year-old Rotondo, and Anthony T. Zambuto are JB Blood Building sold down Warren Street to- is on with a dozen candidates running Lynn man was robbed and seeking reelection. The seat of Robert J. to KIPP Academy. A3 ward Commercial Street, for ve at-large positions and two vy- stabbed on Vine Street ing for a seat in each ward. Haas, Jr., an at-large city council mem- according to Kmiec. Monday morning. The council passed a resolution last ber who died unexpectedly in July, will In Opinion Police responded to the The victim had been week, which was signed by Mayor also be lled. Ehrlich thinking stabbing shortly after 9 Brian Arrigo, to eliminate the prelim- Todd A. Braid, Nicholas Moulai- globally. A4 walking to his car when a.m. inary election scheduled for Tuesday, son, Sr., David Jose Ramos, Dimple J. he was approached by a The incident is under in- Sept. 12, said Joe Gravellese, aide to Rana, Wayne Rose, Michael Zaccaria, In LOOK! man. The suspect took vestigation and no arrests the mayor. The city is waiting on state John R. Correggio, and Daniel Rizzo Michael Zellen Rules the man’s gold chain and have been made. approval. are also running. the year. A8 stabbed him in the abdo- Should it pass at the state level, 12 Rizzo served on the city council for men, Lynn Police Lt. Mi- Gayla Cawley can be names will appear on the ballot for 12 years and as mayor for four years In Sports chael Kmiec said. reached at gcawley@item- the councilor at large race, in addition Lynn Shore wraps up The victim was taken to live.com. Follow her on to two in each ward, and nine for six REVERE, A7 City Series title. B1 Salem Hospital for treat- Twitter @GaylaCawley. OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 HIGH 80° VOL. 139, ISSUE 199 LYNN .........................................A3 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 66° OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 BUSINESS ................................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 OBITUARIES Trainor is new director of pupil Rhiannon DeFranco Kerrigan personnel services in Saugus On July 23, 2017, and will miss her for the world lost an the rest of their lives; By Bridget Turcotte David DeRuosi’s decision lot of work and it will be she’d like to see someone amazing person. Fun- her parents Michelle ITEM STAFF on Friday. a challenge, but I’m up for in her position focus on. ny, honest, and kind, Kerrigan and Paul Before her one-year it.” “I want to spend time SAUGUS — Saugus Rhiannon (Annie) DeFranco, her broth- stint as assistant princi- As the executive director, getting feedback from peo- DeFranco Kerrigan er and sister-in-law High School assistant pal, Trainor spent several Trainor will oversee all ple first,” she said. “I think passed suddenly Salvatore and Dana principal Dawn Trainor years working in special student support programs, after a long battle DeFranco and her will serve as the new ex- we’re doing a lot of good. I education. She began as a ranging from special edu- hope to continue to move with opioid addiction. sister, Maggie Born- ecutive director of pupil paraprofessional, then be- cation to counseling and forward and maintain Annie was a caring stein, grandparent personnel services for the came a special education health services. person who blessed the world Mary DeFranco and many School Department. teacher. She worked with Trainor grew up in Sau- good relationships with with two beautiful children, Ol- aunts, uncles and cousins. Trainor was chosen to students in both self-con- gus and graduated from parents, teachers, and ivia Kerrigan and Zoey DeFran- With Annie’s passing comes fill the position vacated tained and inclusive class- Saugus High School in parents. We need to place co whom she loved with all immense sadness, she was by former executive direc- rooms, which integrate 1985 as class president.