Lynn Firefighters Honor Their Fallen
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MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 Lynn re ghters Teen bitten by coyote in honor their fallen Swampscott By Gayla Cawley thanked the community for gathering ITEM STAFF each time the memorial service is held to By Gayla Cawley pay their respects. ITEM STAFF LYNN — The community gathered to- “By your presence here today and every gether on Sunday to commemorate Lynn time we gather, you are letting us know SWAMPSCOTT — Police are firefighters who have served and sacri- that you stand with us,” Archer said. “You warning the public about how ficed to keep the community safe during are letting us know that you have not for- to deal with the animals after the 100th anniversary of the Lynn Fire- gotten the service and sacrifice of those a 17-year-old Swampscott High fighters Relief Association Memorial Ser- that are laid to rest here. School student was bitten multiple vice in Pine Grove Cemetery. “You are paying tribute with us to all times by a coyote in town Saturday The centennial service during the an- of them — tribute to men like (Firefight- night. nual Firefighters Memorial Sunday was er) George Hill of Chemical 1 in 1918, all The teen was riding his bicycle held at the Lynn Firefighter’s Lot in the way up to Firefighter Richard Love, alone around 6:20 p.m. in a wooded area between Burpee Road and the Pine Grove Cemetery, where the city’s of Engine Co. 10 in 2018, and to all those upper Jackson Field when he was firefighters who have died during active in between. You have stood with us, and attacked by the coyote — he was duty or since serving are buried. you have mourned with us, and you have bitten in his face, arms and legs, Firefighters can choose, but are not ob- comforted us. And we are strengthened ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE Swampscott Police Sgt. Tim Cassi- ligated to be buried in the lot, according by your support.” Paul Hamilton tries on his father dy said. to Lynn Firefighter Mario Lopez, presi- To prepare for the 100th anniversary, Brendon Hamilton’s hat after the He was taken to North Shore dent of the Lynn Firefighters Relief Asso- the Lynn Fire Department redesigned ceremony for the 100th annual Lynn Children’s Hospital in Salem with ciation and vice president of Lynn Fire- the Firefighter’s Lot, a $2,500 project fighters Local 739. Fire ghters Relief Association Me- non-life-threatening injuries. He Lynn Fire Chief Stephen Archer FIREFIGHTERS, A3 morial in Pine Grove Cemetery. has since been released, Cassidy said. Swampscott Police and Environ- mental Police searched the woods, but couldn’t locate the coyote. Police are urging residents to use MARBLEHEAD GRADUATES extreme caution in any wooded area in town and have issued some advice on how to deal with a possi- ble coyote encounter. “If a coyote approaches you, do not run or turn your back, be as big and loud as possible, wave your arms and throw objects, face the coyote and back away slowly,” Swampscott Police said in a state- ment. “If attacked, fight back.” To protect pets, police advise that they be kept on a short leash and that residents take extra caution from dusk through dawn, along with avoiding known or potential den sites. Police also urge residents to pre- pare themselves by walking with a walking stick, carrying a noise maker and walking with a buddy. Gayla Cawley can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley. Marblehead INSIDE ‘United by passion’ graduates were encouraged to get Lynn By Gayla Cawley ments of the Class of 2018 Class of 2018 as one that out of their comfort Neighborhood meeting scheduled ITEM STAFF are detailed in countless cares and one full of passion. zones. for Munroe Street project. A3 headlines, with some of the “At the end of the day, it’s MARBLEHEAD — The ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE Saugus seniors even featured in Na- our passions that define us. 242 graduates of Marblehead Local re departments celebrate tional Geographic last sum- It’s our passions that unite High School were encouraged Fire ghter Memorial Day. A3 mer, but it’s also important to us,” Mayle said. “I think our on Sunday to follow their remember the narratives of class will really be defined Opinion passions, step outside of their the unsung heroes graduat- by what we do in the future The court of common sense. A4 comfort zones and stay posi- ing, who weren’t afraid to do because my hope is that our tive in order to find success. thankless jobs and volunteer passions just don’t stop at Sports Class President Edward in the community. Classical softball falls in Mayle said the accomplish- Mayle characterized the GRADUATION, A8 Division 1 North rst round. B1 KIPP valedictorian bound for Stanford By Bella diGrazia ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — KIPP Acade- my’s most recent valedicto- rian is off to Stanford Uni- versity this fall. But it wasn’t easy getting her there. Victoria Chiek graduated from the local charter school last week with the highest The proposed grade point average of her site for a class, a weighted total of 4.35. pot shop on The daughter of Cambodi- Market Street an immigrants applied to 24 in Lynn. universities, with an abun- dance of acceptance letters ITEM PHOTO | from schools such as Williams OWEN O’ROURKE College, Amherst College, and Georgetown University. The Saugus resident decided on Retailer looks to light up Stanford after it awarded her with the biggest scholarship. She will only have to pay $900 a semester. Market Street with pot shop “I do have pressure as an Asian child and it’s rough By Thomas Grillo Julius Sokol, bought the build- the city lots of revenue,” said because it’s sort of like my ITEM STAFF ing across from Brothers Deli Sokol, the company president. worth is awarded to me by my in 2016 for $275,000. He plans Sokol has recently renovated achievements, and I don’t see LYNN — Recreational mar- to sell marijuana on the first the exterior of the 178-year-old that with a lot of my class- ijuana could be coming to a floor and turn the upper floors property with mahogany wood mates because their families storefront in the downtown. of the vacant three-story build- siding. In addition, the interior give them unconditional sup- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Boston-based Bloom Market ing into live-work apartments. spaces will feature 700-square- port and praise no matter Retail Inc., has filed plans for “Our project not only cleans foot apartments with exposed how well they do,” she said. Victoria Chiek, the class vale- a 2,700-square-foot pot shop on up a property that has been va- dictorian for KIPP, was accept- Market Street. The applicant, cant for years, but it will bring POT, A2 CHIEK, A8 ed for several universities. OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 HIGH 64° VOL. 140, ISSUE 155 LYNN .........................................A3 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 51° OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 HEALTH .....................................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 OBITUARIES Retailer looking to Lawrence W. Trott, 79 Norman T. Waitt, 79 1939 - 2018 light up Market Street SWAMPSCOTT– of Michael Trott and LYNN — Norman out to eat; particular- Lawrence Welling- his wife, Joyce of T. Waitt, age 79, of ly happy times spent with marijuana shop ton Trott, age 79, of Lynn, Patrick Trott of Lynn, passed away at Luigi’s and Kelly’s Swampscott, former- Swampscott, and peacefully on Thurs- with his friend Carole, POT Cowdell, executive direc- ly of Lynn, passed Christopher Trott and day, June 7, 2018. and at Red’s Tavern From A1 tor of the Economic De- away at Salem Hos- his wife, Jennifer of Born in Lynn, he with his friends, Paul velopment & Industrial pital on Friday, June Littleton, Colo.; the was the son of the and Bob. He en- ductwork, big bathrooms, cherished grandfa- Corp, the city’s develop- 8, 2018. Born on late William and Do- joyed music from the laundry in each unit, and ther of Jessica, Ryan, ris (Booth) Waitt. A 1950’s, and knew ment bank, did not return February 21, 1939 20-foot ceilings on the in Lynn, he was the Gillian and Abigail lifelong Lynn resident, he had all the words, who sang it, calls seeking comment. son of the late Howard and Trott; the dear brother of War- lived at his current residence and when it was released. His top floor. He expected to Ward 5 Councilor Di- Bernice (Warren) Trott. He ren Trott and his wife, Vicki of for the past 77 years. He was family recalls with a smile that price them at $1,600 per anna Chakoutis, whose was the beloved husband of New Hampshire and the late a graduate of Lynn English at age 18, Norman told his month. district includes the site the late Eleanor (Kenny) Trott Robert Trott of Santa Maria, High School, class of 1956. brother David, “you can either “The city is essential- of the proposal recreation- with whom he shared 39 years Calif., and the uncle of many Norman served in the have money or women, but ly getting a brand new al marijuana clinic, said of marriage and the loving nieces and nephews. United States Army National you can’t have both.” He will building,” he said. “I un- Sokol’s lawyers gave her companion of Marge Tedesco Service information: Vis- Guard from 1957-1964.