THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 NSCC distributing $1.7M to students Payroll

By Gayla Cawley North Shore Community College aims to $247,286 in funds that have been ITEM STAFF to distribute the entirety of the $1.7 mil- awarded. plan helps lion it has received from the federal De- Students are eligible for grants be- LYNN — North Shore Community partment of Education for student Emer- tween $300 to $700, with amounts deter- College is distributing funds to students gency Financial Aid Grants. mined by enrolled credits and individual who have experienced nancial hard- “We want to make sure that students need, according to Susan Sullivan, NSCC boost ship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and know about this important resource director of nancial aid. the resulting cancellation of traditional available to them,” NSCC President Dr. To qualify, students must be registered classes. Patricia A. Gentile said in a statement. for spring or summer courses and pro- The college estimates that 2,957 stu- “We have a lot of federal funding to dis- vide an explanation of expenses related economy dents are eligible for the emergency tribute and our students need it now to the disruption of NSCC services and grant funding, which NSCC received in when they are experiencing the very real face-to-face instruction. April through the Coronavirus Aid, Re- impacts of COVID-19.” For example, applicants could demon- lief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act As of Wednesday, NSCC has approved strate that they had to purchase a laptop, with $1.3B that was passed by Congress and signed 79 percent of the 663 applications that into law by President Donald Trump. students have submitted, which amounts NSCC, A5 By David McLellan ITEM STAFF It’s an unprecedented amount of money pumped into the economy very quickly, and bankers are hoping it keeps people employed and with mon- ey in their wallets. More than $1.3 billion has been lent by local banks through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is facilitated by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The PPP was established as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in a bipartisan effort to encourage businesses to keep payroll stable and retain employees, even if those busi- nesses were hurt nancially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program isn’t perfect, but local bankers are touting it as a gesture of goodwill to area businesses. “Desperate times require all of us to buck up,” said Joseph Riley, executive vice president for Salem Five. “I was there night after night getting this money in peoples’ hands, and every single one of these loans we did, we knew represented peoples’ jobs and money in their pockets.” The program allows businesses to ap- ply for and receive low-interest loans Despite coronavirus, Saugus to cover certain costs — payroll, rent, interest, and utilities. If a business receiving a PPP loan meets certain thresholds, such as spending at least business is blooming 75 percent of the loan on payroll costs, much of the loan — up to 100 percent By Elyse Carmosino It seemed everyone was bracing for a Stephanie Alimonti — may be forgiven by the SBA. If a ITEM STAFF historically slow season. of Revere is framed business does not meet the spending “I had a couple big centers call and say by owers as she thresholds outlined in the PPP, they SAUGUS — At the start of this year’s ‘we’ve got too much stuff,’’’ Huberman said. shops at Huber- will have to pay the loan back with a 1 gardening season, Saugus’ Allan Huber- “I had one store call me, and the (person) man’s Greenhouses percent interest rate. man worried his garden center was about said, ‘they don’t want us to handle any in Saugus. Loans are approximately 2.5 times to take a heavy hit from the COVID-19 more plants after the 30th.’” the size of a business’ average month- pandemic. Within weeks, however, Huberman’s ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK ly payroll costs, with that average Things seemed bleak as the nursery own Vine Street nursery, which he sets up monthly cost determined using a busi- owner and wholesale plant supplier said each year on the plot of land in front of ness’ numbers from last year. many of his major retail customers began his four large greenhouses, was lled with Eastern Bank has been the largest to pull out one by one, with some cutting customers drawn to the vast and colorful lender in the program in the area, having their orders in half and others canceling outright. SAUGUS, A5 ECONOMY, A2

 Virus death toll up to Open house offers input for Lynn housing plan 88 in Lynn, A3

By Gayla Cawley June 8 at 5 p.m., which organizers say city’s affordable housing stock, kicked off  Poll: Residents ITEM STAFF should give residents suf cient time to par- last September and is scheduled to wrap up ticipate in the survey. in October. predict fewer trips in LYNN — Lingering social distancing re- “Moving forward with the work on this plan Jeff Weeden, LHAND’s planning and de- the future, A3 strictions have shifted how the city is col- is especially challenging during this unprec- velopment manager, said the Lynn Hous- lecting public input during the development edented time, but now, more than ever, do ing Authority and MAPC are on track to  Cawley: First haircut of its ve-year housing production plan. we, as a community, need to focus on those meet that deadline, but acknowledged that Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood with vulnerable housing situations,” Mayor the COVID-19 pandemic might alter those during coronavirus Development, the city, and the planning Thomas M. McGee said in a statement. “I plans. pandemic, A4 consultant, the Metropolitan Area Planning encourage all residents to participate in this Public forums in the fall and winter drew Council, launched a virtual open house last virtual open house and continue to provide large crowds, but since large gatherings are  KIPP holds drive- week aimed at collecting feedback for “Hous- their input in this important public process.” still banned, the city has turned this and ing Lynn: A plan for inclusive growth.” The yearlong planning process for the through graduation The open house will expire on Monday, future document, aimed at increasing the HOUSING, A3 ceremony, A7

Saugus School board Peabody company Lynn eld turns high school over to town, A3  counts Conan water limits Turkey  ies through window of home. A5 among its fans in effect LOOK! By Thor Jourgensen LYNNFIELD — The Lynn eld Wahlburgers ITEM STAFF Center Water District (LCWD) at the YMCA for is reminding town residents those in need. A8 PEABODY — When Conan O’Brien got antsy that seasonal water use restric-  from living in coronavirus quarantine, he turned tions went into effect May 1 and Lynner produces to Sully’s Brand for some fun and distraction. will remain in place until Sept. Virtual Reading of The T-shirt and logo paraphernalia busi- 30. play about Bubonic ness that shares space with a record label in A Level 2 restriction is in Plague. A8 the former Foster Street industrial center sent place at this time, meaning out-  O’Brien a “quarantine care package,” including door lawn and garden watering Greenbelt’s Art a Conan-centric T-shirt. is only allowed from 8 p.m. to 6 in the Barn goes With its bright-red “Boston” logo, the shirt’s art a.m. throughout the week. online June 8-17. A8 depicts O’Brien’s father knocking a hot dog out “With many families home on a ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Sports of his son’s hand after former Red Sox left elder more consistent basis and warm- Lynn eld’s Ferrante Jim Rice dropped a  y ball. Another Sully’s shirt Chris Wrenn, owner and founder of Sully’s Brand er weather fast approaching, commits to Carnegie featuring an image of the Zakim Bridge earned and Bridge Nine records, had one of the brand’s water consumption throughout Mellon, B1 T-shirts featured in Conan O’Brien’s opening PEABODY, A2 monologue last week. LYNNFIELD, A3

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Domenic Saraceno ECONOMY 1928-2020 From A1 Polls: Minorities struggle Domenic “Eddie” Saraceno, done approximately 8,000 formerly of 39 Wheeler St. loans at a total of approx- (The Brickyard), Lynn, died imately $1.1 billion, ac- to secure PPP loans peacefully at his home, in cording to Quincy Miller, Burbank, Calif. Eastern Bank vice chair By David McLellan businesses have their PPP cash in hand, For full obituary, funeral and president. ITEM STAFF 6 percent were approved and are await- video & photos: Forest Lawn “To give you some per- ing cash, 19 percent are awaiting ap- A compilation of polls about the Pay- proval, 8 percent were denied, and 6 per- Hollywood/Domenic H. Sara- spective, before this we did check Protection Program (PPP) shows cent tried to apply, but their banks were ceno. roughly $500 million in SBA loans in 10 years. So, that minority business owners and mi- unable to process their applications. in less than two months, nority women  nd it particularly dif - For small businesses owned by mi- we’ve done 8,000 loans for cult to secure PPP loans. norities, 56.4 percent of applicants for $1.1 billion,” Miller said. Alignable.com, the largest online re- PPP loans have been approved and Peter J. Sargent, 83 “We have had over 130 ferral network for small businesses, 50.8 percent have received their funds. people involved helping to has compiled data from several polls For women who are also minorities, deliver this program, with about PPP loans. The PPP is a program 58.4 percent have been approved and designed to ensure businesses retain LYNN — Peter J. Sargent, 83, just the sheer amount of 51.6 percent have received their funds. volume,” he said. “Our ap- employees even while struggling  nan- According to Casto, all other busi- of Lynn, beloved husband of cially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patricia (Whitmore) Sargent proach has been, ‘Every nesses — not minority-owned — were loan we get done is help- The program, facilitated and backed approved at a rate of 76.6 percent, and and loving son of the late Mi- by the U.S. Small Business Adminis- chael and Filomina (Tische) ing keep people getting 69.6 have received their funds. The paid and keeping food on tration (SBA), allows business owners data also shows that the longer a busi- Sargent, died May 22, 2020 to get loans in an amount of 2.5 times at Salem Hospital after a brief the table.’” ness has existed, the more likely it is Miller said he’s received their average payroll costs from last to have been approved and received illness. year from local banks. These loans may Peter was born and educat- extremely positive feed- funds. back about the program, be forgiven if a business uses the funds Casto also said smaller, “community ed in Lynn, he attended St. to meet certain thresholds — such as Patrick’s Grammar School and with businesses apprecia- banks” have been the “heroes” for small tive they are able to cover spending at least 75 percent of the businesses applying for PPP loans, and Lynn Classical High School, money on payroll. Portions that are not he served in the United States costs during an unprece- have approved a higher percentage of dented situation. “forgiven” must be paid back with a 1 PPP applications than larger banks. Navy during the Vietnam War. percent interest rate. Peter was an employee of There is some uncer- “Looking at this story from the per- tainty surrounding the More than 160,000 businesses partic- spective of which banks offered small the General Electric Aircraft ipated in the polls compiled by Align- Engines Department as an forgiveness portion of the business loans when, it’s abundantly PPP program. With busi- able, and the data shows “39 percent clear that community banks were the inspector. of small businesses still don’t have Peter was a former parish- nesses having to spend early heroes in the process and contin- Sargent, and three sisters, Ju- 75 percent of the loan on their loans and the entire loan process ue to be for those still seeking loans,” ioner of St. Michael’s Church, seems to be slowing down,” according he enjoyed spending time lie Kiley, Ann Koloski and Mary payroll expenses to get Casto said. Gambale. the loan fully forgiven, it’s to Chuck Casto, head of communica- with his grandchildren and tions at Alignable. David McLellan can be reached at Service information: Due too early to tell how many attending the races at Suffolk The data shows 61 percent of small [email protected]. Downs. Peter was an avid Bos- to the current COVID-19 cri- businesses will meet that ton sports fan. sis private graveside services threshold, and what pro- portion of PPP loans will In addition to his wife, Pe- in Pine Grove Cemetery’s that PPP loans are not have had to lay off employ- “We’re hoping to get a lot ter is also survived by his two Vietnam Veterans Lot were be forgiven rather than need to be paid back. How- nearly as pro table as typ- ees during the pandemic, of people’s loyalty with it,” children, Michael Sargent and held. Assisting the family ical loans, even when they and now have lower pay- he said. “We’re hoping they his wife Carol of E. Kingston, with arrangements is the ever, Miller said, banks are “prepared” for much of are paid back at the 1 per- roll costs, but are still lent know we came through for N.H., and Thomas Sargent of NADWORNY Funeral Home, cent interest rate. an amount of money based them.” Lynn; his four grandchildren, 798 Western Ave., Lynn, MA the PPP loans to be forgiv- en, and Eastern Bank ex- The pro t margin of a on their payroll costs when Miller said Eastern Thomas, Brenna, Peter and 01905. For guest book www. 1 percent loan is a tiny they were fully staffed. Bank, as the largest SBA Erin Sargent; and several niec- nadwornyfuneralhome.com. pects the majority of what it has lent will be forgiven fraction of that of a typi- Those businesses will  nd lender in New England es and nephews. Peter was cal loan, Riley said. But, in it dif cult to meet the 75 over the past 10 years, predeceased by his seven and not paid back to the SBA. any case, supporting the percent threshold for pay- is proud to help busi- brothers, Michael, John, Steve, PPP was the right thing roll forgiveness, and will nesses make it through Joseph, Emil, Charles, Edward The PPP program isn’t perfect, however, and Mill- to do for the banking com- end up having to pay back the COVID-19 pandem- er said either reducing the munity, Riley said. some money, he said. ic  nancially, especially 75 percent threshold for “It’s not trite to say this Smaller  nancial in- businesses that face the payroll costs, or expanding is an unprecedented situa- stitutions, such as River challenge of having “less Raymond L. Roy, 60 what businesses are al- tion. I’m 61 and I’ve never Works Credit Union, have resources to begin with.” lowed to spend PPP mon- seen anything like this,” also been lending money “There are still business- 1959-2020 ey on, would be bene cial he said. “We are in more of through the PPP. Accord- es that come to us and say, the position of, ‘You have ing to CEO Jim Donahue, ‘What’s the PPP program?’ HAVERHILL — Raymond L. for most small businesses. According to Riley, Sa- to do what’s right for the River Works has lent about Most of those business- Roy, 60, passed away peace- country.’ My feeling is this $2 million in PPP loans. es are small businesses fully with his daughter Jocelyn lem Five has lent approx- imately $250 million in was an effort of good will “It’s been very, very suc- or minority-owned busi- Roy and his life partner Jo- that turned out to be bi- cessful for us,” Donahue nesses,” Miller said. “The anne Ekstrom at the Kaplan PPP money during the COVID-19 pandemic. He partisan, and it’s one of said. program was designed Hospice House in Danvers on said it is too early to tell the few things you can say Donahue said almost ev- two-and-a-half months May 24, 2020. how the program will af- that about.” ery applicant who has ap- ago, when everyone didn’t Born in Haverhill, he was the fect banks over the long Riley said one potential plied for a PPP loan with know how long (the pan- son of Theresa (Bertrand) Roy term, but the program will problem with the PPP is River Works has been ap- demic) was going to last.” of Haverhill and the late Adolf most likely be “a wash” for that the amount of money proved, even some who To read more about the Roy. Raised and educated in Salem Five, and the bank a business is lent is cal- were rejected by larger PPP, visit www.sba.gov/ Haverhill, he was a graduate is prepared to deal with a culated using its payroll banks, and River Works has funding-programs/loans/ of Haverhill High School, Class high level of forgiveness costs from last year. Some been allowing both mem- coronavirus-relief-options/ of 1977. He attended North- for their customers. businesses, like restau- bers and non-members to paycheck-protection-pro- ern Essex Community College It is certain, however, rants, for example, may apply for PPP money. gram. and obtained his associates degree. Raymond was employed at Peabody company counts Conan among its fans City Point Partners in Boston ter, Jocelyn Roy and her an- as a project engineer. He was cé Eric Sheehan of Haverhill; a member of the Haverhill PEABODY his life partner, Joanne Ek- From A1 Lyons Club, Haverhill Hound strom of Lynn; grandchildren, Rod and Gun Club, the 6 a.m. Ethan and Elliot Reynold of an on-air commentary by Sunday morning Ice Hockey Seabrook, N.H.; his brother, the late-night television League in Newburyport and Marc Roy and his wife Nan- host. the 10 p.m. Tuesday evening cy of Edan, Vt.; sister-in-law, Sully’s owner Chris Ice Hockey League at Brooks Mary E. (Roy) DiPinto; and Wrenn has been slapping Academy. He also played several nephews. Raymond Boston images and logos volleyball on Monday nights was predeceased by his on bumper stickers, shirts in New Hampshire. An avid brother Robert Roy. and hats for more than freshwater sherman, he en- Service information: Call- 20 years. A Connecticut joyed shing from his kayak as ing hours with a limitation native who launched a re- well. He honored his birthday of 10 people at a time in the cord label while attending every year by going deep sea funeral home will be held on college in Vermont, Wrenn shing. Raymond was a sports Friday, May 29 from 3 until moved to Boston in 1998 enthusiast and loved the Pa- 5 p.m. at the KEVIN B. CO- to be closer to the city’s triots, the Bruins and the Red MEAU Funeral Home, 486 rock music scene. Sox. With his partner Joanne, Main St., Haverhill. Funeral With his sights set on re- he enjoyed riding his motorcy- services will be private. In leasing more than one re- cle up along the seacoast and lieu of owers, donations cord a year, he teamed up down country roads. A man may be made in his memory with friends to create and with a big heart, he always to the Kaplan Family Hospice distribute bumper stickers helped everyone and gave House, 78 Liberty St., Dan- promoting the Red Sox- nothing of himself. He will be vers, MA 01923 or MGH/ New York Yankees rivalry. ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK missed by all who knew and NS Cancer Center, 102 Endi- “We realized we could loved him. cott St., Danvers, MA 01923. make money selling stuff Chris Wrenn, owner of Sully’s Brand and Bridge Nine records, lls on- Raymond is survived by his Please visit Comeau Funeral to fans. We’d get a hawk- line orders for Sully’s Brand in his Peabody warehouse. mother, Theresa (Bertrand) Home on Facebook or www. ers license and a backpack Roy of Haverhill; his daugh- comeaufuneral.com. and go,” Wrenn said. T-shirts and other prod- well,” Bellevance said. “For me, it’s always been The stickers made money ucts for sale online, Sul- Coronavirus hit Wrenn’s about putting your name and Wrenn’s Bridge Nine ly’s Brand has weathered business hard, forcing out there. My hope is to Records upped its releas- what Wrenn described him to furlough half of develop licensing deals,” es to more than a dozen a as “peaks and valleys” in his workers with plans to he said. Selling a house? year even as he expanded part because of its chari- bring them back. Buying a house? his edgling parapherna- ty emphasis and interest “For the last two months, Thor Jourgensen can be lia business beyond sports from stars like O’Brien it’s pretty much been me,” reached at tjourgensen@ Find out what properties into other Boston-oriented and Sully’s T-shirt fan Ben he said. itemlive.com. promotions. Af eck. Sully’s teamed up with recently sold in your area. Sully’s Brand reached City Planning and Com- California  rm, People’s the point in 2003 where munity Development Di- Protective Equipment to 781-593-7700 Check out Wrenn, a Salem resident, rector Curt Bellevance retro t hats to hold pro- Publishing Daily, except Sundays needed a manufactur- said Salem’s loss is Pea- tective face shields and USPS-142-820 ISSN-8750-8249 the Real Estate page ing site. He picked Sa- body’s gain. opened donation portals for Periodicals postage paid at Lynn, MA lem’s Shetland Park and “We think it’s great that People’s and to support The and additional of ces. in Saturday’s paper. Copyright ©2020 The Daily Item when he looked to econo- we have such a cool com- Boston Resiliency Fund. Subscriptions mize four years later, he pany located in Peabody, Wrenn’s passion for Prepaid by mail to all parts of the United States found the maze of brick especially with the city’s music hasn’t been tem- $30.00 for 4 weeks and stone manufacturing rich sports history. Chris’ pered by the coronavi- $95.00 for 13 weeks products are funny, poetic, rus’ economic impact or $185.00 for 26 weeks buildings off Foster Street. $340.00 for 1 year “It’s 90 degrees inside in and current. Sully’s is also technological changes Send payment to and POSTMASTER, the summer but I realized, philanthropic and their that turned records from send address changes to: ‘There’s a business here,’” generosity is tremendous. a mainstream to a niche The Daily Item he said. I own a few of their prod- product. His enduring 110 Munroe St. P.O. Box 5 With a dozen employ- ucts and I’m sure many motto is, “I’m going to cre- Lynn, MA 01903 ees and more than 100 other Peabody folks do as ate something.” THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A3 Saugus school board turns Lynn coronavirus death toll up to 88 high school over to town By Gayla Cawley Of the city’s total cases, ITEM STAFF 1,877 remain active, as By Elyse Carmosino 1,346 residents have re- ITEM STAFF Although Lynn reported covered from the virus. only six new COVID-19 Peabody, which has SAUGUS — Saugus’ cases on Wednesday, two among the highest death School Committee voted more residents have died tolls in the area, at 133, unanimously last week to from the virus. reported no additional turn the old high school The city’s death toll is deaths on Wednesday. over to the town after offi- now 88, with the two addi- The city reported 12 new cials voiced concerns that tional fatalities that were cases since Monday, which the now-vacant building reported since data was brings its caseload to 978 poses a safety risk. last updated on Tuesday “It was tough for secu- — 427 residents have re- afternoon. covered, according to Pea- rity,” said board member Elsewhere, other North John Hatch in a separate body Health Director Sha- Shore communities report- ron Cameron. interview with the Item. ed a small number of new “The police had been called Lynnfield reported cases, but no additional an additional case on several times already.” deaths on Wednesday. Hatch was the one who Wednesday, which brings Lynn data has shown its numbers to 92 cases made the motion to turn a handful of new cases over the school at the May and 11 deaths. each day in May, but the Nahant’s numbers re- 15 meeting. decreases have not been “There was too much that mained the same at 41 enough to offset spikes cases and six deaths. could have gone wrong,” he seen in April. said. “I wanted to turn the ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO At press time, Marble- At 3,311 COVID-19 cas- head, Revere, Saugus and high school back over to The Saugus School Committee voted to turn the old Saugus High School es, Lynn ranks fourth in the town as quickly as pos- Swampscott had not re- back over to the town, citing concerns about security. the state in terms of the leased updated numbers. sible to limit the liability highest number of cas- as quickly as possible. As of Tuesday, Marble- molish the old building for everybody. mittee members and they es and third in infection “They can secure the head has 223 cases and 30 sometime later this year. “I thought that as soon agreed with me.” rate at 3,089 per 100,000 building and make sure deaths, Revere has 1,570 “The school is a town as we could take an official During last week’s meet- residents, according to there would be no real way cases and 68 deaths, Sau- building, and the town vote and turn it over, the ing, board member Dennis data from Lynn and last gus has 484 cases and 28 for kids to break in there Gould said he was “disap- owns (it), but as a school town could work to secure week’s update from the deaths, and in Swamp- anymore, and they can get pointed” in some of the dis- in operation, the school de- the building.” state Department of Pub- scott, 122 residents have it done soon so no one gets trict’s parents for allowing partment and committee He added that a recent lic Health. been infected and nine hurt.” their children to trespass are in charge and have all incident at the school “in The DPH website indi- have died. The old Saugus High on the property. School was cleared out of the say (in what goes on broad daylight” was what cates that town-by-town there),” Hatch explained. prompted him to take ac- “That should not be go- data is updated every Gayla Cawley can be this spring as students ing on, and I’m glad we’re “But at the end of the day, tion. Wednesday at 4 p.m., but reached at gcawley@item- and faculty prepare to going to turn (the school) it is a town facility, and “I called the superinten- no update has been pro- live.com. Follow her on move to the district’s new over,” Gould said. combined middle-high while it’s in school control, dent that Tuesday and vided so far this week. Twitter @GaylaCawley. school once the state al- I felt that we didn’t have said ‘enough is enough,’” Elyse Carmosino can be lows schools to reopen. the means to secure the Hatch said. “I also called reached at ecarmosino@ Plans are in place to de- building and make it safe some of the school com- itemlive.com. Lynnfield water Poll: Residents predict fewer trips in the future limits in effect BOSTON — Massachu- The poll found that 35 all of the time during the opted precautions like re- setts residents say they will percent of residents say crisis, compared to 71 per- quiring masks, installing LYNNFIELD water supply. The LCWD probably be making fewer they will ride the MBTA cent of employees with an hand-sanitizer dispensers, From A1 Annual District Meeting trips as the state emerges subway less than before, advanced degree. and limiting the number is scheduled for Monday, from the coronavirus crisis. and 33 percent say the Coronavirus concerns of passengers allowed on the District remains high- June 15 at 7 p.m. A loca- But more of those trips same of the commuter rail. are the key reason for this vehicles and platforms. er than usual,” said Super- tion for the meeting will will be by themselves, ac- Among the most frequent potential mode shift. Al- These results are based intendent John Scenna. be announced at a later cording to a new statewide transit users, 44 percent though the state is in pro- on a survey of 1,478 Mas- “We encourage residents time. poll out today. On balance, say they will ride the cess of a phased reopening, sachusetts residents. Re- to be cognizant of their Following the meeting, residents expect to drive subway less, and 45 per- dealing with the virus is sponses were collected via usage and thank them for the Board of Commission- or walk more, and use all cent expect to drive more. still far and away the top online survey interview- adhering to these guide- ers will hold a regular types of shared or public Young people and Boston concern of residents, with ing May 5-13, 2020. lines over the next few meeting at which time Su- transportation mode less. residents are among the 64 percent identifying it Final survey data was months.” perintendent Scenna and These are some of the groups indicating the big- as the most important is- weighted to known and es- Scenna added that vary- staff from CDM Smith, key findings of a major gest increases in driving. sue for state government. timated parameters for the ing levels of restriction an engineering consulting new survey of Massachu- The poll found one big For now, making riders state’s 18 and older popu- still allow for the outdoor firm currently working setts on transportation is- change could involve feel safe on transit is a lation by age, gender, race, use of water, just at times with LCWD, will be up- sues. The survey was con- workers who stop com- matter of avoiding crowd- education, geography, and when overall capacity on dating the District on the ducted by The MassINC muting altogether. ing and taking conspicu- party identification. This the system is not as high. progress it has made on Polling Group and spon- In all, 41 percent of em- ous precautions. Only a project was sponsored by Staff will continue to this front and also share sored by The Barr Foun- ployed residents say they quarter of residents say The Barr Foundation. monitor daily water usage its outlook of possible sce- dation. would prefer to work from they would feel very (10 The MassINC Polling and Ipswich River water narios for the future. “This survey suggests home even after the state percent) or somewhat (16 Group is a nonpartisan levels and make changes “LCWD customers will we could see changes all reopens. During the cri- percent) comfortable rid- public opinion research to the restrictions if de- ultimately have to de- across the system in terms sis, 60 percent worked ing transit during peak firm serving public, pri- mand begins to approach cide and vote to support of how people get around, from home at least part times, like rush hours. vate, and social-sector a supply capacity. Should and fund for a significant with large swaths of the of the time. But there are Off-peak, that figure rises clients. MPG elevates the additional restrictions go capital improvement proj- population planning to do deep inequities in who can to 43 percent. public’s voice with cutting into effect, notifications ect,” said Chairman Jo- things differently than be- work from home. Only a Majorities of residents edge methods and rig- will be published on the seph. “We will continue fore,” said Steve Koczela, quarter of workers with a say they would be at least orous analysis. Based in LCWD website and signs to search for solutions, president of The MassINC high school degree or less somewhat comfortable rid- Boston, MPG serves a na- will be posted in the com- options and costs all while Polling Group. have worked from home ing if transit agencies ad- tionwide client base. munity. keeping customers in- The Lynnfield Center formed.” Water District maintains Scenna and the Board Open house offers input for Lynn housing plan a year-round watering of Commissioners are cur- restriction schedule as rently working out a plan HOUSING everyone and that’s what Gaeta said in a statement. city’s last comprehensive mandated by the Massa- to conduct this meeting From A1 we’re aiming to do.” “These opportunities for housing market analysis, chusetts Department of in accordance with state Feedback from the open community input are crit- completed by LHAND in Environmental Protec- restrictions currently in potentially future sessions house, in addition to anal- ical to shaping the right 2016, is outdated as it is tion. To view the restric- place regarding gather- planned for the summer ysis of housing needs and plan for the city.” based on data from 2015 tions or for more informa- ings and social distancing. into online forums, Weed- development constraints A housing production numbers or collected from tion about the restrictions, The meeting will be facili- en said, explaining that and opportunities, will plan is typically undertak- the 2010 census. please go to https://lcwd. tated by Town Moderator the scope of the plan in- inform plan recommen- en by communities that Although Lynn has re- us/your-water/year-round- Joseph Markey. cluded four to five public dations. After the survey have less than 10 percent mained a place of “relative water-ban/ Customers with ques- forums. expires, there will be a we- of its units designated as affordability” in compari- LCWD continues to ex- tions or concerns about The purpose of the open binar for residents to hear affordable, which is used to son to other communities plore means in which to the current water use house, Weeden said, is to from and ask questions develop strategies for hous- — Lynn’s rents are compa- improve its infrastruc- restrictions are encour- get input on the goals and of experts in market-rate ing production aimed at rable to Salem and Malden ture in order to remain aged to call the district at challenges for housing and affordable housing meeting that state require- but well below Chelsea, sustainable and explore (781) 334-3901 or email production that were iden- development, according to ment under Chapter 40B. Revere and Somerville — options to supplement its [email protected]. tified in past public forms, an MAPC press release. Since the city has met statistics show that more stakeholder meetings and Later in the process, the that threshold, with 12.5 than 42 percent of Lynn focus groups. public will be engaged percent of its units con- households are living in a Although affordable on zoning for residential sidered affordable by the home they cannot afford, housing is the main focus development and will be state’s Subsidized Hous- according to the MAPC. of the plan, Weeden said asked to provide input on ing Inventory, the plan be- More information about there is also a need for a draft of the plan, accord- ing developed, which has Housing Lynn and the workforce and market-rate ing to the MAPC. to be approved by the City online open house can be housing. The plan will ad- “The Lynn Housing Council, Planning Board found at the plan’s web- dress non-housing issues Authority & Neighbor- and the state Department site: https://www.mapc. Mental Health that can affect housing, hood Development, with of Housing and Communi- org/resource-library/hous- such as public health and this administration, has ty Development, is not a ing-lynn/. To participate in school enrollment. worked diligently over requirement. the open house, residents The plan will include the last year to engage However, city officials rec- can visit: http://mapc.ma/ strategies on how to bal- residents to address our ognized that housing and housing-lynn-ooh. ance new development housing needs, and we affordable housing needs Suboxone Treatment with keeping the city’s remain committed to this in Lynn have not been met Gayla Cawley can be We accept most insurances current housing stock process and hearing from and that the city lacked reached at gcawley@item- affordable, and address everyone,” LHAND Ex- a comprehensive plan to live.com. Follow her on displacement that stems ecutive Director Charles address those needs. The Twitter @GaylaCawley. Call Us Now from a number of factors, Weeden said. “The MAPC said in other LAW OFFICES OF 781-584-4645 communities, (the virtual JAMES J. CARRIGAN 222 Blossom St. EXT, Lynn, MA 01901 open houses) were suc- Need to find • Social Security Disability cessful and there was a lot • Workers Compensation of feedback,” said Weeden. an article? • Accidents “I’m hoping people log on 25 years located across and see it. We’re still mov- from Lynn District Court ing forward. We want to 15 Johnson St. Subscribe to 781-596-0100 keep the momentum and call 781-593-7700 ext. 2 we want to hear from ev- JAMES J. CARRIGAN e-edition on ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN to start your eryone. Part of the scope is LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL daily subscription. to reach out and hear from www.jamescarriganlaw.com [email protected] A4 THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 OPINION Bangs for her buck HOW TO REACH US E¥¦¥ M. G DIRECTORS President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill This past weekend, I ting it and then blow dry M§Ÿ H. SŸŸ Chief Executive O cer John M. Gilberg had my first brush with it afterwards. This time, Edward M. Grant E C J. CŸ¡ CŸ what the “new normal” it was a dry cut, which Gordon R. Hall Advertising Director News Editor will look like during the was a state require- 110 Munroe St. W J. K TŸ  J ¢£ Monica Connell Healey GaylaGay P.O. Box 5 Chief Financial O cer Editorial Page Editor J. Patrick Norton next phase of the COVID ment as blow dryers are Lynn, MA 01903 J N. W  C  T¢¤ Michael H. Shanahan era. CawleyCaw banned in New Hamp- Chief Operating O cer Chairman Community Relations Director With my bangs cov- shire salons to mitigate Customer Service ering nearly half of my the chance of spreading Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBLISHERS way to the salon area, Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 face after having to go the virus. Connecting Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 months without them where only one other Salons are also limited All Departments: Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 woman was getting her 781-593-7700 Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 being trimmed, I decided to simple cuts and color Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 I couldn’t take the an- hair done. jobs, according to a New Ext. 2 Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 The lack of custom- Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 noyance any longer and Hampshire Public Radio Classifi ed/Legal Advertising Brian C. šayer, 1996-1999 drove to New Hampshire ers inside the hair salon article. classi [email protected] Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 to get my first COVID seemed to be intentional, Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 Getting a haircut with Subscriptions haircut. for social distancing re- a face mask on is uncom- [email protected] John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 quirements, rather than I did not have a set des- fortable, not to mention Circulation tination in mind, which a sign of poor business, a little odd. There’s no [email protected] which the hair stylist turned out to be a mis- way to judge whether a Ext. 3 take as I pulled into the confirmed when I asked dye job or cut looks good, her if they had been busy Newsroom first Salem hair salon as a person can’t remove [email protected] that showed up in a Goo- since opening that week. their face covering at any [email protected] She mentioned that gle search — it was near point to check. Ext. 4 the town’s mall, where I they had been getting not In my case, the trim EDITORIAL only their regulars, but Sports had made an online re- only took several min- [email protected] turn — and immediately plenty of new custom- utes and there wasn’t Ext. 5 noticed a sign on the front ers. With Massachusetts much of a change, so the door indicating services a short drive away, with experience was relatively Retail and Online It’s time to were “appointment only.” some towns right on the Advertising simple and brief. [email protected] As I only needed a border, I assumed a good The bang trim was ADVERTISING 2-minute bang trim, I de- number of those people definitely worth the trip cided to take my chances were also crossing state since I can now see again Ernie Carpenter Jr. mourn and honor and call the number to lines to get a service that Director of Advertising without having to con- and Business Development, ext. 1355 see if they could squeeze was still banned in the stantly brush my hair [email protected] me in. Luckily, it was a Bay State at that point. aside throughout the Ralph Mitchell 100,000 dead go and I made my way I wasn’t getting a full day. That said, I proba- Sales Representative, ext. 1313 inside with my required haircut, but it was easy to bly wouldn’t be keen to [email protected] face covering. pick up on some of the re- Editorial from the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board prolong the experience Eric Rondeau A salon worker, who strictions during the ex- Sales Representative, ext. 1280 for a full haircut until [email protected] This week, the United States is set to pass anoth- was also wearing a face perience without having it’s deemed safe enough er sorrowful milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: mask, informed me that checked what the state to ease the virus restric- Patricia Whalen 100,000 dead from COVID-19. she had to take my tem- had in place beforehand. Sales Representative, ext. 1310 tions a bit. [email protected] It bears repeating: One hundred thousand Americans perature before I would For example, even for dead since the first known coronavirus death in the U.S. be cleared for the hair- just a bang trim, a hair Gayla Cawley is a staff BUSINESS OFFICE in February. It’s a staggering figure, the equivalent of a cut. I passed the fore- stylist would typically reporter with the Daily Susan J. Conti Vacaville, Calif., or a Tuscaloosa, Ala., wiped out in just head check and made my wet my hair before cut- Item. Controller, ext. 1288 three months. [email protected] It’s a number that’s no more or less meaningful than DREW JOHNSON Ted Grant 99,337 or 100,152 to the people who died alone, hooked Publisher, ext. 1234 up to a ventilator in a hospital room or gasping for [email protected] breath through fluid-filled lungs at home. And it’s cer- Marian Kinney tainly not as large a figure as it might have been but for Renewables alone can’t save us ext. 1212 widespread stay-at-home restrictions. [email protected] But for those of us left to take stock, it’s an appro- Coalville wants to ditch of Texas’ electricity gener- American energy sector Will Kraft priate time to pause and mourn the many people who Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 have died before their time, and the countless more who fossil fuels. The Utah city ation capacity. But during to move away from coal, [email protected] will be lost before the pandemic is over. The fathers and has pledged to draw its a recent heat wave, slow a relatively dirty energy mothers and sons and daughters. The favorite cousins, electricity from 100 per- breezes caused the state’s source. Compared to nat- Paula Villacreses cent renewable sources by wind power generation to ural gas, coal generates A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 dear uncles and aunts. The best friends and personal [email protected] heroes. The spouses and lovers. 2030. From California to plummet. twice as much carbon di- Why mourn at all? People die every day from infec- New Hampshire, dozens California has had sim- oxide. In 2018, natural gas Mike Shanahan tions, accidents and violence and we don’t make a big Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 of cities have set similar ilar problems with wind accounted for 35 percent [email protected] deal about them in any collective fashion. And weren’t goals. power. One scorching day of all U.S. electricity gen- most of the victims old and sick and near the end of But these cities can’t in July 2018, electrici- eration — up from 17 per- Carolina Trujillo their lives anyhow? Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 produce and store enough ty demand peaked at 5 cent in 2001. Meanwhile, [email protected] Here’s why: The coronavirus, unlike the flu or car ac- wind and solar power to p.m. and remained high in 2018 U.S. coal consump- Jim Wilson cidents, is a natural disaster for which we have no de- run solely on renewables. through the night, but tion hit a nearly 40-year fense. Its effects are no less tragic than a massive deadly Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 As a result, their ambi- wind and solar production low. [email protected] earthquake or wildfire, albeit slower moving. If 100,000 tious environmental poli- had peaked hours earlier, people died on a single day from anything, would we Natural gas helped bring CIRCULATION cies could soon leave them as Robert Bryce explained even wonder if it was appropriate to mark their passing U.S. energy-related emis- powerless. Fortunately, in the Orange County Reg- sions to their lowest level Lisa Mahmoud in some fashion? Manager, ext. 1239 And as for the idea that the coronavirus victims would these cities can rely on ister. More than 30,000 in 30 years. The United [email protected] have died soon anyway? Many of the dead were not natural gas to supplement Angelinos went several States emits 14 percent old or particularly sick. One recent preliminary study renewables while still re- hours without electricity less carbon dioxide than CUSTOMER SERVICE (which has yet to be peer reviewed so should be viewed ducing emissions. as temperatures reached it did in 2000, according to La’ Mosha Ball with appropriate skepticism) found that people who Renewable energy sourc- 108 degrees. the International Energy Customer Service, ext. 1276 died from COVID-19 might have lived at least another es are frequently unreli- Cities can avoid night- Agency (IEA). U.S. emis- [email protected] decade on average had they not been infected. Think of able. Solar and wind-pow- mare scenarios like these sions would have been 15 GRAPHICS it: One hundred thousand people who might have lived ered grids can’t generate by employing natural gas percent higher last year Trevor Andreozzi another 10 or 13 years. electricity on still, cloudy alongside renewables. if natural gas hadn’t dis- Designer Another sobering data point is the number of addi- days. A city, state, or coun- Compared to wind and so- placed coal, according to [email protected] tional dead this year. In April, federal data indicated try that relies on renew- lar power, natural gas has the IEA. that California was on track for 9 percent more deaths Ned Connors ables alone needs to store a much more reliable sup- Shifting to renewable Designer, ext. 1222 from all factors this year than its historical average. enough energy to power its ply and can more easily be energy sources may help [email protected] This suggests there are more coronavirus victims than grid when wind turbines produced in a pinch. As a have been identified. people feel more environ- Mark Sutherland and solar panels fail. Most result, natural gas would Creative Director, ext. 1330 So why do it now? After three months of stress, death mentally conscious. But if cities can’t manage that. help cities avoid an energy [email protected] and ugly partisan battles over the smallest coronavirus city officials want to help response, the nation needs the catharsis of a shared mo- The country would need crisis when their renew- reduce emissions without NEWSROOM ment. Expressing loss is something that unites us all in 900 times its current ener- able energy sources failed. depriving their residents Mike Alongi healing. And we need some healing to get through the gy storage capacity to rely Contrary to what en- of electricity, they can’t Sports Editor, ext. 1228 months of stress, death and ugly partisan battles to come. entirely on renewables, vironmentalists claim, abandon natural gas. [email protected] But what is the proper way for the nation to grieve a according to energy consul- relying on natural gas Bill Brotherton still-unfolding tragedy? Fly flags at half staff, as they tancy Wood Mackenzie. helps the environment. Drew Johnson is a col- Features Editor ext. 1338 are at federal buildings? Organize a mid-pandemic me- Several states have al- The advent of “fracking” umnist and energy policy [email protected] morial ceremony with political, cultural and spiritual ready struggled with the has made cheap natural expert who serves as a se- Elyse Carmosino leaders? Observe a moment of collective silence at some shift to renewables. For gas more widely available. nior fellow at the Nation- Reporter, ext. 1264 predetermined time and day? Yes. That should do. instance, wind farms ac- This abundance of afford- al Center for Public Policy [email protected] count for nearly a quarter able gas has enabled the Research. Gayla Cawley Reporter, ext. 1236 [email protected] Cheryl Charles News Editor, ext. 1278 [email protected] Olivia Falcigno Photographer, ext.1224 [email protected] Spenser Hasak Photographer, ext. 1332 [email protected] Thor Jourgensen Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 [email protected] Daniel Kane Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 [email protected] Steve Krause Writer-at-Large, ext. 1229 [email protected] David McLellan Reporter, ext. 1317 [email protected] Anne Marie Tobin Sports Reporter, ext. 1307 [email protected] Ryan York Copy Editor, ext. 1220 [email protected] TECHNOLOGY Tim Noyes Director ext. 1247 TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS, PLEASE MAIL TO THE DAILY ITEM, P.O. BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] [email protected] THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A5 POLICE/FIRE

All address information, particu- Beach Street the wrong way and Class E drug possession. Turkey flies through larly arrests, reflect police records. In and it’s surprising no one has the event of a perceived inaccuracy, died yet.” She said she calls Theft it is the sole responsibility of the con- every day about this, but noth- window of Saugus home ing has been done. The woman A report of a stolen bicycle cerned party to contact the relevant was transferred to the police at 6:36 p.m. Tuesday at 66 police department and have the de- chief’s voicemail. Veterans Memorial Drive. The By Elyse Carmosino second-story bedroom stated that the bird’s in- partment issue a notice of correction A report of a disturbance at suspects were described as ITEM STAFF window in the caller’s juries were such that it two Hispanic males who were home on Reynolds Drive. had to be euthanized. No to the Daily Item. Corrections or clar- 4:45 p.m. Tuesday on Nichol- SAUGUS — Saugus Po- driving a white pick-up truck. The resident reported the human injuries were re- ifications will not be made without son Street. A caller reported lice responded to a report a neighbor had entered his A report of a larceny at 4:46 bird was still trapped in- ported. express notice of change from the p.m. Tuesday at Extended Stay of a turkey flying into a arresting police department. house without permission. home Tuesday afternoon. side the home at the time The homeowner was giv- Reid Llewellyn Jones, 50, was America at 200 Jubilee Drive. of the call. en a police report number A caller reported two people According to interim arrested on a warrant (see ar- chief Ronald Giorgetti, po- Responding officersfor property insurance, LYNN rests). who were helping her move lice received a 911 call at found the animal badly in- and the turkey’s remains A caller reported there were stole several items from her. Arrests 3:15 p.m. from a resident jured among glass strewn were taken to the Saugus about 10-15 kids playing and about the room. Police Station for proper not social distancing in the Vandalism who indicated the bird Juan Hernandez, of 23 area at 7:58 p.m. Tuesday on crashed through a closed A message from police handling. Harwood St., was arrested on Broughton Road. Police re- A report of vandalism at 10 warrant charges of trafficking ported the kids had all been a.m. Wednesday at 18 Mt. 36-plus grams of a Class A quarantining together and their Pleasant St. A caller report- NSCC distributing $1.7 million drug and marijuana trafficking mother went to get them masks. ed someone shot a BB gun at 1:38 p.m. Tuesday. through a window of the resi- Jose Ortiz, 43, was arrested Fire dence. There was damage to to students in financial need and charged with assault and the inside of a window. battery, armed robbery and A report of a mulch fire at NSCC uation, not on what their is working to find other violation of the city knife ordi- 12:52 p.m. Tuesday at Tedesco SAUGUS From A1 situation was when they ways to support students nance at 8:45 a.m. Wednes- and Humphrey streets. A caller filled out the financial aid who are not eligible for the day. reported the fire was on the Arrest experienced an increase in forms.” CARES Act grants. traffic island at Bailey Square. their monthly utility bills, To offset some of those Students can re-apply Accidents Police reported the small fire George Chamberlain, 55, of or needed to add Internet expenses, the college for funding each semester was caused by the improper Saugus, was arrested Tuesday service because classes distributed about 300 A report of a motor vehicle during the duration of the disposal of smoking materials. on charges of a civil rights vi- were moved online. Other Chromebooks to stu- crash with personal injury at program. The emergency It was extinguished. olation with injury, and assault students may have been dents prior to receiving 11:06 a.m. Tuesday at 969 funds do not have to be with a dangerous weapon. relying on Stop Hunger the CARES Act funding, Western Ave.; at 7:03 a.m. repaid and will not impact on Campus (SHOC) food according to a college Wednesday at Commercial PEABODY a student’s financial aid Accidents vouchers or the college’s spokesperson. Street and Lynnway; at 11:10 package. monthly mobile market, Sullivan said NSCC has a.m. Wednesday at Boston and Arrest “It’s something,” said A caller at 8:12 p.m. Tuesday according to an NSCC until next April to distrib- Stetson streets. Jael Ernesto Medina, 23, of reported she was involved in press release. ute the emergency fund- Sullivan. “I wish we could A report of a motor vehicle 29 Veterans Memorial Drive, an accident on Hazel Street Although the funds are ing, but aims to spend it give them more but we crash at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday was arrested on a warrant at and the suspect had left the not income-based, stu- more quickly. Part of that have a number of stu- at 871 Lynnway; at 4:23 p.m. 10:01 p.m. Tuesday. scene. An officer was dis- dents must file a Free effort includes letting stu- dents. We’re here to help, Tuesday at Chase and Hanover patched and reported speak- Application for Federal dents know the funds are any student, any situation streets; at 4:43 p.m. Tuesday ing with all participants, who Student Aid (FAFSA), to available. and they should reach out at Chase and Hanover streets; Accidents exchanged information. apply for the funds, even Student applications to us so we can help them at 5:04 p.m. Tuesday at Laigh- A report of a motor vehicle if they have not otherwise will be rejected if they be successful in their ton Street and Lawton Ave- crash at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday at Disturbances been eligible for financial have a GPA lower than classes.” nue; at 5:44 p.m. Tuesday at Highliner Foods at 801 Jubilee aid, Sullivan said. 2.0 and don’t meet feder- CARES Act COVID-19 2 Rogers Ave.; at 12:09 p.m. Police received a 911 call Drive; at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday at “These funds are to help al requirements. Non-U.S. Emergency Grant appli- Wednesday at 351 Broadway. at 8:59 p.m. Tuesday from a 485 Lowell St.; at 5:02 a.m. students with any expens- citizens, international stu- A report of a motor vehicle resident reporting a distur- cations and more infor- Wednesday at In The Cut at es they incurred with us dents, Early College stu- hit and run crash at 7:02 p.m. bance between his father and mation are available at: 5 Andover St. Police reported with the move to remote dents, Gateway to College Tuesday at 49 Blakeley St. a neighbor. Officers and an https://www.northshore. there was no structural dam- learning,” said Sullivan. students, dual enrollment age to the building after a ambulance were dispatched edu/cares-act/index.html. to Newhall Avenue for an eval- “With changes in people’s students, and students Assaults two-car crash; at 12:11 p.m. Gayla Cawley can be uation. One person was taken situations, (such as) los- taking courses toward a Wednesday at Bunghole Li- ing their jobs, we want to high school degree will not reached at gcawley@item- A report of an assault and quors at 79 Lowell St.; at 1:06 into custody. battery with a dangerous Officers reported hearing help them based on their qualify for the funds. live.com. Follow her on p.m. Wednesday at Walgreens current financial aid sit- Sullivan said the college Twitter @GaylaCawley. weapon at 6:55 a.m. Wednes- at 229 Andover St. fireworks around 7:37 p.m. day on Munroe Street. A report of a motor vehicle Tuesday and checked the area hit and run crash at 6:49 p.m. behind Knights of Columbus, Gunshots Tuesday at 5 Dennis St. The where they reported several youths taking off upon their A report of a gunshot at 6:58 suspect vehicle returned to the scene and the two people arrival. p.m. Tuesday at 1276 Myr- A caller at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday tle St.; at 7:01 p.m. Tuesday involved agreed to handle the matter on their own. reported her neighbors on Ad- at Reservoir Road and Stiles ams Avenue were playing their Street; at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Breaking and Entering music unreasonably loud. Dis- Newhall and Sagamore streets. patched officers spoke to the A report of a breaking and loud parties, who agreed to Overdose entering at 9:18 p.m. Tuesday turn down their music. A report of an opiate over- at 17 Washington St. A caller Police received a 911 call dose at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday on reported someone had broken at 3:13 p.m. Tuesday from a Andrew Street. into her apartment earlier that resident who reported a turkey night. flew into his home on Reyn- Vandalism olds Drive by crashing into a Complaints second story window and was A report of motor vehi- now confined to a bedroom. cle vandalism at 4:09 a.m. A report of a disturbance at Dispatched officers euthanized Wednesday at 108 Union St. 11:15 p.m., Tuesday at 43 Pa- the injured bird and the home- A report of vandalism at leologos St. A caller reported a owner was given a number to 12:13 p.m. Wednesday at 10 man and woman were arguing call for insurance purposes. Central Ave. in the street. Police checked the area and did not find any- Hazardous Road Conditions one who was arguing. MARBLEHEAD A report of suspicious activi- Police received a call at 3:33 ty at 12:27 a.m. Wednesday at a.m. Wednesday about a large Arrest 28 Holten St. A caller reported branch that fell across the someone was possibly in the road on Walnut Street. The De- Reid Llewellyn Jones, 50, of ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK 17 Nicholson St., was arrest- backyard. An officer reported partment of Public Works was ed on a warrant at 4:45 p.m. no one was in the area. contacted and the branch was Allan Huberman, owner of Huberman’s Greenhouses in Saugus, pre- Tuesday. Suspicious activity was re- removed. pares a cemetery planter. ported at 2:28 a.m. Wednes- Accidents day at 12 Bowen Road. A SWAMPSCOTT caller reported someone tried Despite coronavirus pandemic, A report of a motor vehicle to get into their home through Accidents crash at 1:48 p.m. Tuesday at a window. Police reported the Ocean and Atlantic avenues. person appeared to be a con- A report of a motor vehicle Saugus business is blooming fused senior citizen. crash at 9:21 a.m. Tuesday An employee from the busi- Complaints at Walgreens at 505 Paradise smaller business because their kids have been com- ness that owns the building SAUGUS Road. we really should be sup- ing and making it a fami- A caller reported 10 people at 143 Lynnfield St. reported From A1 porting smaller busi- were playing pickleball without someone jumped the fence ly-type deal, which is real- Complaints array of annuals, perenni- nesses,” said Stephanie ly, really nice,” he said. “I wearing masks at 11:23 a.m. and was sleeping in a tent next als, vegetables, and herbs, A report of suspicious ac- Alimonti of Revere, who find that the younger gen- Tuesday on Pleasant Street. to the building at 8:24 a.m. all grown by Huberman A caller reported at 4:16 Wednesday. John S. McCath- tivity at 1:31 a.m. Wednesday was one of Huberman’s eration, this year they’re himself. p.m. Tuesday that “every day,” erin, 29, of 2 Allen Road, was at Buena Vista and Cherry first customers Saturday all going after herbs and “It started off slow, but people are “driving down summoned for trespassing streets. morning. “I really wanted they’re fascinated with it’s not slow now,” he said. something that lifts my the fact they can get their “For the past four days, spirits and planting pretty own fresh herbs and grind you couldn’t get in my flowers does that.” them up and put them Mayor: Officer who put knee on driveway. There was a Retail manager Andy in their food. People are string (of cars) waiting to Goldberg, who has worked starting to do little herb park, and everybody was with Huberman for more gardens and things like man’s neck should be charged leaving with their hands than two decades, said that.” full.” he’s never witnessed any- He added that he’s hap- MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — least eight minutes, even Protesters marched Thankful for the busi- thing like the overwhelm- py to see younger gener- The mayor of Minneapo- after Floyd stops speaking more than 2 miles Tues- ness that has helped — at ing wave of business the ations using the current lis called Wednesday for and moving. day to the police precinct least partially — make up nursery has seen in recent health crisis as an oppor- criminal charges against “I’ve wrestled with, more in that part of the city, for his canceled wholesale weeks. tunity to learn more about the white police officer than anything else over with some damaging prop- orders, Huberman said “Crazy. That’s the only agriculture and the im- seen on video kneeling the last 36 hours, one fun- erty and skirmishing with that statewide stay-at- word I can say,” he said. portance of locally-grown home orders have meant against the neck of a damental question: Why officers in riot gear who “I didn’t know how peo- food. residents stuck inside with handcuffed black man is the man who killed fired tear gas. A small- ple were going to react to “It seems like over the nowhere to go have turned COVID-19. I wasn’t sure if who complained that he George Floyd not in jail?” er protest was underway years, especially since the to gardening as a produc- they’d be looking for stuff could not breathe and said Frey, who is white. Wednesday afternoon out- millennium, we’ve gotten tive way to pass the time. to do, but I never thought away from planting in died in police custody. He later added: “I saw side the same precinct. “Instead of going out to that they would come back Based on the video, May- no threat. I saw nothing Roughly a dozen officers yards, from growing vege- eat or doing this and that, to (gardening).” tables, growing herbs,” he or Jacob Frey said officer that would signal that stood behind barriers they’re fixing up the back Like many garden cen- Derek Chauvin should be this kind of force was nec- while a couple of hundred said. “I think COVID-19 of the house,” he said, ters, Goldberg worried (made people) reassess charged in the death of essary.” protesters occasionally adding that even his typ- that fears of coronavirus that you don’t need to go George Floyd. The footage The day after Floyd died, yelled at them and threw ically less-popular peren- would hinder their pri- out somewhere to enjoy recorded by a bystander Chauvin and three other objects. nials have been selling in marily older customer yourself. I think garden- shows Chauvin with his officers were fired — an act Another demonstration groups of six and eight as base from coming out for ing is a great way for fam- knee on Floyd’s neck as that did not stem the flood unfolded on the street out- residents take advantage supplies. ilies to do stuff together.” Floyd gasps for breath on of anger that followed the side Chauvin’s suburban of the time at home to Instead, Goldberg said the ground with his face widely seen video shot on home. An officer told pro- spruce up their personal he’s started to witness an Elyse Carmosino can be against the pavement. The Memorial Day outside a testers that Chauvin was gardens. interesting phenomenon. reached at ecarmosino@ officer does not move for at convenience store. not there. “I’d rather come to a “Younger people with itemlive.com. A6 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 COVID-19 deaths top 6,500; drop in ridership speeds repairs

By Steve Leblanc grades, Gov. Charlie Baker the Wampanoag tribe died. And Mark Pratt said at a press conference 400 years ago have been Healey said in a state- ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday. rescheduled or amended ment Wednesday that her The Massachusetts Bay because of the pandemic, office is looking into the BOSTON — Transportation Authority the nonprofit planning the facility’s response to see if COVID-19-related deaths is finishing a Blue Line celebrations announced legal action is warranted. at long-term care facilities subway upgrade original- Wednesday. “We owe it to the fam- in Massachusetts topped ly slated to occur over 12 A Maritime Salute to the ilies who lost loved ones 4,000 on Wednesday, high- to 14 weekends later this 400th Anniversary orig- under these tragic circum- lighting the terrible toll year in a 14-day period inally scheduled for late stances to determine what the virus has taken on the scheduled to wrap up Sun- June this year, has been went wrong,” she said. elderly and vulnerable. day in part because plung- pushed back to June 2021, A Healey spokeswoman The overall number of ing ridership allowed according to Plymouth 400 said the investigation be- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS confirmed COVID-19-re- them to replace subway Inc. gan in April. Dog groomer Karen Gulla, of Norwood, gives lated deaths since the trains with shuttle buses. A Wampanoag Ancestors ZOOS REOPENING start of the coronavirus The work includes re- Walk scheduled for Au- Two Boston-area zoos a haircut to “Coco,” a toy poodle, at Pampered pandemic climbed to 6,547 placing 2,200 feet of track gust, will now be held in are planning to reopen, Puppies in Wellesley. as another 74 deaths were between the Maverick May 2021. but with new safety proto- Gov. Charlie Baker, is- Each college would be reported. and Aquarium stops and A State House Salute cols in place to prevent the sued its recommendations required to prepare a plan Nearly 62 percent of address leaking problems to the 400th Anniversa- spread of the coronavirus. Wednesday as dozens of detailing how it would test those overall deaths — which Baker said will help ry originally scheduled to Zoo New England, which colleges make plans to 4,041 — were reported at reduce delays on the por- take place on Sept. 14, has operates the Franklin students for the coronavi- welcome students to cam- nursing homes and other tion of the track that runs been canceled for now, al- Park Zoo in Boston and rus and space them apart pus this fall. The proposal long-term care facilities. under the Boston Harbor. though there is hope it can the Stone Zoo in Stone- in classrooms, dorm build- The number of individ- The drop in ridership is be rescheduled for Sep- ham, announced Tuesday includes four phases that ings and dining halls. uals in Massachusetts di- also helping speed work tember 2021. that both facilities will line up with the Republi- SAM’S CLUB agnosed with confirmed on the Lowell commuter A Plymouth 400 Remem- open to members only at can governor’s broader re- CLUSTER cases of COVID-19 topped rail as part of construction brance Ceremony sched- first starting Thursday opening plan. A cluster of COVID-19 94,200 with 527 new cases of the Green Line exten- uled for April 23, 2021 will and running until June 3. Under the proposal, the cases has emerged at a reported. sion project, the Republi- go on as planned. The cer- Both zoos will open to state’s 106 colleges and Sam’s Club distribution The number of people can governor said. emony will be held with the general public starting universities would begin center near a Massachu- currently hospitalized At the same time the visiting dignitaries and June 4, but reservations by ramping up research setts Walmart that was operations while keeping with the disease stood at transit agency is taking local and state officials to are required of both mem- closed for several days employees spaced out. In about 2,100, down from steps to ensure safety for remember the Pilgrims bers and non-members when dozens of employees the second phase, small about 3,100 two weeks riders and workers in- and Wampanoag people of and guests must wear face tested positive for the dis- ago. groups of students could creasing cleaning and san- 1620 and their contribu- coverings. ease caused by the corona- The number of return this summer to test itizing protocols, requiring tions and sacrifices. COLLEGE virus, officials said. COVID-19 patients in in- rear door boarding on bus- OUTBREAK PROBE REOPENING PLANS safety measures. Nineteen workers at the tensive care ticked down es and using public mes- Massachusetts Attorney A panel of Massachu- The third phase would Worcester Sam’s Club fa- to 556 — down from 794 sage campaigns to remind General Maura is look- setts university presidents allow large numbers of two weeks ago. riders to wear mask. ing into the response to a is proposing a phased students to return as ear- cility, which is not open to PUBLIC TRANSIT PILGRIM coronavirus outbreak at reopening of the state’s ly as this fall, but only if the public, have recently A precipitous drop in CELEBRATIONS the Life Care Center of campuses that calls for colleges have testing and tested positive, City Man- public transit ridership CHANGED Nashoba Valley in Little- widespread coronavirus tracing processes in place, ager Edward Augustus Jr. due to COVID-19 concerns Several events this year ton. testing, continued social adequate supplies of pro- said Tuesday, according to has given the MBTA a to mark the arrival of the Several residents of the distancing and modified tective equipment, and The Telegram & Gazette. chance to accelerate some Pilgrims in Plymouth and assisted living facility dorm arrangements. plans to quarantine stu- Nine employees had earli- previously planned up- their interactions with have died. A nurse at also The panel, convened by dents who become sick. er tested positive. 53-year-old tortoise left homeless by COVID-19 gets new home

A 53-year-old tortoise the organization received turtle expert,” the organi- left homeless when its more than 3,000 calls and zation said in a statement owner died of COVID-19 emails from people inter- Wednesday. has been adopted by a lov- ested in adopting the tor- The new owner wishes ing new family. toise, making her one of to remain anonymous. The tortoise, known as the most popular animals Ms. Jennifer weighs Ms. Jennifer, was put up the Massachusetts Society four pounds and is about for adoption last week by for the Prevention of Cru- MSPCA-Angell, a Boston elty to Animals has ever the size of a dinner plate. animal welfare organiza- taken care of. She loves fruit salad and PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tion. “Ms. Jennifer is going dandelions, and like many A 53-year-old tortoise named Ms. Jennifer stands among dandelions in After widespread me- to a fantastic home in tortoises, could live to be Boston. dia coverage of her plight, Boston with a bona fide about 100.

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Scallop fishing off Savant Systems for an inmates in the custody of A third-grade teacher and her time outside the class- Westerly woman struck by New England to face undisclosed amount. the Essex County sheriff’s coach at a Portsmouth el- room,” Gov. Gina Raimon- truck dies at hospital General Electric Co. office has been charged ementary school has been do said in a statement. some limitations Chairman and CEO H. with smuggling what named Rhode Island’s As teacher of the year, WESTERLY, R.I. — A appears to be the opioid teacher of the year. BOSTON — Scallop Lawrence Culp Jr. said in Adamson is eligible to 75-year-old Rhode Island fentanyl into the facility, Ashley Adamson, who fishing off New England a statement Wednesday represent Rhode Island woman who was serious- officials said. teaches at Hathaway will be subject to some that the transaction is for the National Teacher ly injured when she was Pedro Carbonell Jr., 39, Elementary, was honored limitations for about 10 part of GE’s ongoing pro- of the Year award. struck by a vehicle while of Lawrence, an employee Tuesday by the state months, federal regula- cess to be a more focused in a crosswalk earlier this of a private food service Department of Education month has died, police tors say. industrial company. Man released from jail contractor, was charged in a surprise outdoor cer- said. The National Oceanic The deal includes a with delivering drugs to emony at which everyone because of virus Alberta Devine, of and Atmospheric Ad- long-term licensing agree- a prisoner in a correc- wore masks and kept Westerly, was recent- ministration closed the ment for use of the GE concerns arrested tional institution or jail, an appropriate distance ly pronounced dead at northern Gulf of Maine brand. according to a statement from each other. Students CONCORD, N.H. — A Rhode Island Hospital, fishing area, which means GE Lighting has been Tuesday from the office and their parents drove man released from jail police Chief Shawn Lacey vessels fishing under around for almost 130 of Essex County Sheriff by honking their car because of concerns about told The Westerly Sun federal regulations can’t years. General Electric Kevin Coppinger. horns. catching the coronavirus on Tuesday. He said an fish for or possess scallops Co. was formed by merg- He was arrested after a Adamson, who has been has been arrested on a autopsy is pending. in the area until March ing the Edison Electric two-month investigation a teacher for 14 years, charge of distributing Devine was struck May 31. The northern Gulf of Co. and the Thomson into drugs at the facility is an instructor for the child pornography, the 14 by a pickup truck Maine fishery is a small Houston Co. on April 15, in Lawrence known as Rhode Island Comprehen- U.S. attorney’s office in owned by a commercial component of the larger 1892, according to GE’s The Farm. sive Assessment System waste removal company. U.S. scallop fishery. website. New Hampshire said. Carbonell was confront- Ramp Up Program, a pilot She suffered leg and foot The closure is neces- GE Lighting will remain Prosecutors allege ed by investigators on teacher for a new English fractures and a possible sary because of projec- headquartered in Cleve- that earlier this month, May 16 as he arrived at language arts program, a head injury, according to tions that the catch limit land, with its more than Graham met an under- the facility for his early robotics coach, and coach the police report. for the area has been 700 employees transfer- cover police officer in New morning shift, according of middle school softball, The driver stopped at ring to Savant once the Hampshire in an internet reached, NOAA said. to the statement. soccer and basketball the scene and cooperated deal closes. chatroom and sent the There are exemptions Carbonell will be ar- teams. with the investigation. The transaction is officer videos and images for Maine and Massachu- raigned at a later date. It She said she was He was cited for failure to expected to close in the of child pornography setts vessels that fish only could not be determined if “shocked, honored and so yield to a pedestrian. middle of the year. in state waters. he has a lawyer. He faces excited” by the award. Graham was arrested Lacey said unless there up to five years behind “Ashley embodies the on May 22 and appeared is new information in the GE selling century-old Worker charged bars if convicted the office best of all our educa- before a federal magis- case, the driver is unlikely lighting unit to with smuggling drugs said. tors — she is focused trate Tuesday. He was to face additional charges. Savant Systems into jail facility on her kids’ learning detained pending further There was no evidence Portsmouth teacher named and well-being, she is proceedings. of speeding or distracted BOSTON — GE is LAWRENCE — A state Teacher of the Year constantly working to An email seeking com- driving and the incident selling its lighting unit food service worker at improve her teaching, and ment was left with his appears to be an accident, to smart home company a pre-release center for PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — she gives generously of attorney. he said. Lynn Drug Task Force Hotline ITEM CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS! 781-477-4444 CALL 24 HOURS A DAY Call Customer Service or text the word tiplynn and your tip to “tip411” (847411) to place an ad Spanish menu available All reports of neighborhood activity will be investigated. 781-593-7700, ext. 2 Callers may remain anonymous. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A7 KIPP holds drive-through graduation ceremony

By Steve Krause “The kids loved it,” she ITEM STAFF said. “There was a lot of dancing around and tak- LYNN — Graduates of ing pictures. It was a real- KIPP Academy in Lynn ly joyful experience in this may not have walked crazy time.” across the stage in City Maher said the Class Hall, as others have done of 2020 has held together in the past. well despite all the dis- There may not have been tractions, ranging from any “Pomp and Circum- stance.” But there was still moving to new facilities plenty of joy as the 109 in September to finishing graduating students were out their year facing a part of a “drive-through” pandemic. KIPP senior Susan Medina receives her “They’ve come together diploma from principal Emily DoBell. ceremony Wednesday. Members of the Class of as a class really well,” she 2020 came to the Wheeler said. “They’ve all support- Street campus with their ed each other.” families, in shifts, to pick Tuesday night, the class up their diplomas. They held a virtual awards drove under a balloon night that included slide arch, and were able to shows various students take pictures. had put together. Thurs- “It was really a joyful day, there will be a more event,” said Torie Ma- formal Zoom graduation her, development director ceremony with speeches for KIPP Massachusetts. from valedictorian Her- “There was great music, man Keysha, salutatori- ITEM PHOTOS | SPENSER HASAK KIPP senior Kiara Lisa poses as family and lots of people cheering, an Chanpichany Ros, and KIPP senior Alexia Romero cheers as she walks teachers take her photo. there were signs in the win- class speaker Jonathan to accept her diploma on Wednesday. dows overlooking the lot. Caraballo.

KIPP senior Emily Gomes laughs with teachers after accepting her diploma on Wednesday.

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Benny Sato Ambush, The past speaks mean- unveils the tests and tolls an award-winning direc- ingfully to the present in on all facets of London so- tor and Lynn resident, is this riveting examina- ciety. The story unearths producer/director of “The tion of London society’s universal human yearn- Living,” a play about the response to the Great ings of a beleaguered Great Bubonic Plague of Bubonic Plague of 1665. A community. Conscience 1665. The play, by Antho- prescient moral and cau- is on trial, unleashing ny Clarvoe, received a tionary tale with lessons conduct from the heroic free Virtual Reading pro- for today’s Coronavirus/ to the ignoble. The play is duced by Theater of the COVID-19 pandemic era, an appeal to what really Blue Marble Wednesday The Living chronicles the matters during these night. It was a bene t for conditions, challenges, trying times in the realm Boston’s Theatre Com- societal fault lines, foibles, of the living. munity Benevolent Fund. and triumphs during the View the reading here: The performance will scourge, eerily similar https://bit.ly/TheLiving- be available for viewing to our current day crisis. Play2020. Donate to The through Saturday, giving With beautifully crafted Theatre Community Be- theater lovers a chance to language and compelling nevolent Fund here: http:// donate to the fund. poignancy, The Living www.tcbf.org/donate/

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National weather TODAY’S FORECAST MARINE FORECAST MASS. EVENING: MASS. MID-DAY: SUN, MOON, TIDES Forecast for Thursday, May 28, 2020 Bands separate high temperature zones for the day. Wednesday ...... 1-6-9-5 Wednesday ...... 2-8-7-0 Tuesday ...... 3-7-6-5 Tuesday ...... 7-2-6-1 Sunrise today 5:09 a.m. Mostly Cloudy, High 81F. SW winds around 10 kt with winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. gusts up to 20 kt. Waves Monday...... 4-8-5-0 Monday...... 3-5-3-0 H Sunset today 8:13 p.m. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Slight around 2 ft. Yesterday’s payoff: Yesterday’s payoff: Sunrise tomorrow 5:08 a.m. L L chance of rain. Low 66F. Tonight: S winds around 10 kt Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves EXACT ORDER EXACT ORDER High tide today 4:32 p.m. around 2 ft. Areas of fog. Vsby All 4 ...... $5,156 All 4 ...... $6,555 Low tide today 10:30 p.m. H 1 to 3 nm. First or last 3 ...... $722 First or last 3 ...... $918 High tide tomorrow 5:26 p.m. Any 2 ...... $62 Any 2 ...... $79 Any 1 ...... $6 Any 1 ...... $8 ANY ORDER ANY ORDER All 4 ...... $215 All 4 ...... $273 Fronts First 3 ...... $120 First 3 ...... $153 Cold Warm Stationary Last 3 ...... $120 Last 3 ...... $153 Pressure H L High Low Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow Ice MAY 30 JUNE 5 TODAY TOMORROW SATURDAY <-10 -0s0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110+ M’ Cloudy | High 81F, Low 66F AM Clouds| High 79, Low 67 PM Showers | High 79, Low 58 NATIONAL SUMMARY: Record-challenging heat is forecast for the south- western United States tomorrow. While the western half of the U.S. remains dry, much of the eastern half will deal with scattered showers and storms. Heavy rain will begin to let up over the Mississippi Valley. Summerlike heat persists from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast.

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FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh is one of the possible locations the NHL has zeroed in on to host playoff games if it can return amid the coronavirus pandemic. The league will ulti- mately decide on two or three locations within the next three to four weeks. NHL monitoring COVID-19 situation before choosing where to play games

(AP) — Concerns about las, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Canadian coronavirus Los Angeles, Toronto, Van- restrictions could push couver and Edmonton. It hockey south of the 49th will in the next few weeks parallel into the U.S. this select two or three to host summer. Eastern and Western Con- Seven of the 10 locations ference brackets and then the NHL has zeroed in on the Stanley Cup Final by to hold playoff games if it factoring in government ITEM FILE PHOTO resumes are American cit- regulations, the frequency ies not restricted by Can- of COVID-19 in the com- Lynn eld soccer star Anna Maria Ferrante, who was named the Cape Ann League co-MVP as a ada’s 14-day mandatory munity and availability of senior, has committed to play soccer at Carnegie Mellon University next season. quarantine upon arrival. testing. As 24 teams gure out how “We want to just be in a to squeeze an expanded position to, in real time, roster and limited person- have lots of options once Lynn eld’s Ferrante commits nel into one of two “hub” we understand what the cities, the Vancouver Ca- state of play is at the time nucks are even considering we need to make the deci- relocating training camp sion,” Commissioner Gary to Carnegie Mellon University to the U.S. if the situation Bettman said. “We could doesn’t change in the com- pick one or two locations, By Daniel Kane for us right away in the soccer at Carnegie Mellon really nice and they seem ing weeks. but that might, if we made ITEM STAFF middle of her freshman University in Pittsburgh like a really close team.” “It’s something that we’re the decision today, not turn year and became a great this year. Ferrante, who Being a part of a close- thinking about, but also out to be as good a decision LYNNFIELD — It’s not asset for the team,” Lyn- has always put an em- knit group is one of the often that a player can too we just want to give as one that we make three, n eld coach Mark Ver- phasis on excelling in the things that made playing it a few more days just to come into a program and four weeks from now be- mont said. “She has great classroom as well as the for the Pioneers such a see if something is going to instantly make an impact, cause things are continu- vision on the soccer eld. eld (she is ranked No. 2 great experience for Fer- change,” Vancouver gener- but for the Lynn eld girl’s ing to evolve in all of the She has a great ability in her class), is excited for rante. al manager Jim Benning places that we play.” soccer team, Anna Maria “Our team at Lynn eld said Wednesday. “The per- Ferrante did just that. to hold the ball and nd the opportunity. The league told GMs open players and has the “It’s an amazing school was very close,” Ferran- fect scenario we’d like to on Tuesday to plan for a Over her four years with te said. “It’s my favorite use our facilities. We’re the Pioneers, Ferrante be- foot skills to take the ball academically and that roster of 28 skaters and to goal. was really big for me,” team that I’ve been on in probably going to have 30, unlimited goaltenders for came almost automatic, my life. Having the sup- 32 guys here and we have with plenty of goals and “It’s her vision but also Ferrante said. “I really training camps that won’t her ability to go one on like the variety of good port of my teammates great facilities for our play- begin before early July and assists on the offensive one against players that programs that they have was always so helpful. ers, so we would like to do games without fans several side of the eld. Ferrante makes her so dangerous in engineering. And being We all support each other that rst and foremost. But weeks later. Each team will helped lead a Lynn eld and love the game. I got to for opponents,” Vermont able to play soccer too was we’ve talked about moving have a personnel cap of 50 team that earned its rst play with some of my best said. “She was that will- great. it off site.” in the city where games Cape Ann League Large friends and that helped ingness to take people on “I talked to some of the The Canucks are in the are played, and the wheels League (Kinney) champi- me get through any chal- offensively.” players and coaches there same boat as the NHL, are turning even before onship in program history lenges, whether it was which is in no rush to facilities are reopened for this fall and was named a And now Ferrante will already and I’m rooming being hurt or not playing choose among the 10 nal- voluntary workouts. CAL co-MVP in her se- take her talents to the with another freshman well.” ists: Las Vegas, Columbus, nior season. next level after commit- on the team,” Ferrante Minneapolis/St. Paul, Dal- NHL, B2 “Anna started playing ting to continue playing said. “The coaches seem FERRANTE, B2 With NFL in limbo, Dolphins’ stadium unveils drive-in movies FORT LAUDERDALE one where they can be Fla. (AP) — It’s as close to safely socially distant and the end zone as Miami Dol- socially present at the phins fans are going to get same time,” he said in a for now. Months after host- statement. ing the Super Bowl, Hard Of cials also announced Rock Stadium is convert- Wednesday that, beginning ing into both a drive-in and next week, the stadium open-air move theater. would serve 1,000 meals The stadium’s new drive- ve days a week for up to a in will accommodate up to year for local families in 230 cars, while the open- need through a voucher air theater offers a more system. The multi-million intimate viewing experi- dollar gift will also create ence on the plaza. Guests jobs and generate revenue can even order food and for the hard-hit restaurant drinks online and have industry. them delivered while en- It’s unclear when football joying the show. games will resume, but Mi- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Stadium of cials said ami Dolphins owner Ste- Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty is looking forward to returning to the eld following off- they would show classic phen Ross says he’s con - season groin surgery. Miami Dolphins content dent the NFL will play in and family-friendly mov- 2020, with or without spec- ies, while following social tators. distancing guidelines, ac- Earlier this month, the Patriots’ Jason McCourty feeling good cording to a news release. Dolphins said their stadi- They did not mention um was committed to be- when tickets would go on coming the rst to receive after offseason groin surgery sale or when the screen- accreditation from a clean- ings would begin. ing industry association BOSTON (AP) — Patri- 2019. pandemic, Commissioner strangeness of being one CEO Tom Gar nkel said for infectious disease pre- ots cornerback Jason Mc- It’s also the reason the Roger Goodell gave the of a very few players in- they’ve spent weeks trying vention efforts. Gar nkel Courty has experienced 32-year-old says he’s league’s 32 clubs the go- side the Patriots’ facility to come up with safe op- said the team is consider- lots of change during his stayed focus during an ahead for limited reopen- has worn off. tions for residents to watch ing social distancing pro- 11-year NFL career. abnormal offseason as he ings last week. But only “What constitutes as movies, attend concerts posals for games, and per- weird has dramatically It’s why he didn’t try to works his way back from players undergoing injury and celebrate graduations haps limiting crowds to changed throughout the hide his enthusiasm, a groin injury that limit- rehabilitation are allowed at the stadium in Miami 15,000. last few months,” he said posting a screaming im- ed him to 12 games last to return during the rst Gardens. Hard Rock Stadium has during a conference call age of himself on Twitter season. phase of the league’s plan. “It’s a fundamental hu- been the home of six Super Wednesday. “We’ve been in March, when New En- While the NFL contin- McCourty, who had sur- man need to physically ex- in it so long that this has Bowls, including Febru- gland picked up the team ues to bar NFL coaching gery on his groin in Janu- become rather normal to perience and celebrate ary’s Super Bowl LIV. It option on the nal season staffs and most players ary, ts that criteria and us at this point.” events and experiences to- recently completed a $755 of the two-year, $10 mil- from team facilities is making the most of the gether, and we’re trying to million, multi-year renova- lion contract he signed in during the COVID-19 access. He said the McCOURTY, B2 provide options for every- tion. B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

TODAY IN SPORTS 2019-2020 ITEM ALL-STARS FOR WINTER SPORTS May 28 comes a disastrous mistake in the BOYS BASKETBALL Fenwick); Tori Morelli and Grace (Peabody/Lynnfield); Sam Pora- (Marblehead); Charlotte Andrews 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred pits and a pair of Andrettis — Mar- Item Player of the Year Klonsky (Lynnfield); Maddy Lowy, zinski, Maggie Pierce and Lexie and Ciara Espaillat (Swampscott); Landry, overcomes a bad start to co and father Michael — to win Jarnel Guzman (English) Maddie Erskine and Leila Walton Turner (St. Mary’s); Lauren Dirani- Slanny Portorreal and Cherish win the Preakness Stakes by two the second-closest Indianapolis All-Item Team (Marblehead); Georgia Leon and an and Grace Morey (Bishop Fen- Nwoko (Classical); Ava Fiorino and lengths over Sadie S. 500 ever, by .0635 seconds. Joe Abate-Walsh (St. Mary’s) Emma Bloom (Peabody); Mad- wick); Abby Kalinowski, Madison Jenni Costa (Saugus); Catherine 2006 — Barry Bonds hits his 1904 — Bryn Mawr, ridden by Eu- Ademide Badmus (English) die Hudson and Brooke Matela Twombly and Brooke Brennan Carter and Corrine Ahern (Bishop 715th home run during the San gene Hildebrand, wins the Preak- Christian Correia (Saugus) (Swampscott); Maura Dorr (Win- (Marblehead); Summer Tallent, Fenwick); Maddie Murphy, Ashley Francisco Giants’ 6-3 loss to the Mia Martucci, Julia Holmes and Mitchell and Lauren Mitchell (Lyn- ness Stakes by one length over Joangel Lugo (Peabody) throp). Colorado Rockies to slip past Emma Holmes (Winthrop). nfield); Mary Kate Pote, Isabella Wotan. Clayton Marengi (Lynnfield) BOYS HOCKEY Babe Ruth and pull in right behind Mahoney and Clare Nargi (Win- 1946 — The Washington Sena- Item All-Stars Item Player of the Year TRACK Hank Aaron, whose long-standing throp). tors beat New York 2-1 in the first Jack Rodriguez, Mason Jean-Bap- Conor Donovan (Swampscott) Item Players of the Year night game at Yankee Stadium. record of 755. Boys: Taban Manyok (St. Mary’s) tiste and Jean-Baptiste Mukeba All-Item Team SWIMMING/DIVING 1956 — Dale Long of the Pitts- 2007 — Duke has an almost un- Girls: Jolene Murphy (Peabody) Item Players of the Year (English); Jeff Barbosa, Jeff Hill Davis Kinne (St. Mary’s) burgh Pirates hits a home run in fathomable comeback fall short Boys Swim: Will Connolly (St. Jr. and Jayden Thornton (Classi- Noah Dorsey-Sorofman (St. John’s All-Item Team his eighth consecutive game for in a 12-11 loss to Johns Hopkins Boys: Antonio Craveiro (Peabody) John’s Prep) cal); Lee Pacheco, Josh Perez and Prep) a major league record. Long con- in the NCAA lacrosse champion- Frederick Koffi (Peabody) Girls Swim: Mary Lawlor (English) Sammy Batista (St. Mary’s); Adam Will Shull (Marblehead) nects off Brooklyn’s Carl Erskine ship game. The Blue Devils never Marvens Jean (Saugus) Boys Dive: Theo Ronan (Peabody) Zamansky and Sean McCarthy Collin Hart (Marblehead) at Forbes Field. finished their 2006 season, and Najique Henry (Swampscott) Girls Dive: Hannah Trahant (Marblehead); Myles Manalay- Drew Olivieri (Swampscott) 1978 — Al Unser wins his third In- then makes it all the way back to Godot Gaskins (Marblehead) (English) say (Saugus); Andrew Augustin Item All-Stars dianapolis 500, the fifth driver to the title game. Girls: Kendra Malcolm (English) All-Item Team and Oscar Hale (Swampscott); Sal Caruso, Owen Maguire and do so, edging Tom Sneva by 8.19 2011 — Novak Djokovic extends Rachel Brennan (Classical) Boys: Cole Brooks (Marblehead) Tyler Joyce and Chioke Onwuogu Brady Bullock (St. Mary’s); Liam seconds. his perfect start to the season at Sadai Headley-Mawasi (Peabody) Matthew Brown (Swampscott) (Peabody); Jack Ford (Lynnfield); Locke and Chris Barnes (Swamp- 1985 — The San Diego Sockers the French Open, beating Juan Ava Mahoney (Bishop Fenwick) Luke Magnuson (St. John’s Prep) Alex Gonzalez and Jason Romans scott); Matt Devin (Lynn); Loch beat the Baltimore Blast 5-3 to Martin del Potro 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 India Ingemi (Beverly) Palmer Randall (St. John’s Prep) (Bishop Fenwick); Bobby Jellison Sheridan, Peter Santeusanio and win the MISL title in five games. for his 40th straight victory this Item All-Stars Antonio Anastasiades (Lynnfield) and Ethan Doyle (Salem); Aidan Zach Piersol (Marblehead); John 1995 — Jacques Villeneuve over- year. Djokovic’s 40-0 start to 2011 Boys: Joel Lisoma, Trevor Smith, Girls: Lauren MacPhail (Peabody) Callahan and Rollie Castineyra (St. Simonetti and Sam Pifko (Lynn- comes one penalty and wins by is the second-best opening streak Jacob Farhat, Logan Trecia, Jordan Elizabeth Dokina (Swampscott) John’s Prep). field); Andrew Souza, Andrew Phil- another in the Indianapolis 500. in the Open era, which started in Ilori and Tyler Surman (Peabody); Anna Coleman (Marblehead) lips and James Guiry (Peabody); Villeneuve drives to victory after 1968. GIRLS BASKETBALL Loeden Rodrigues, Peter Clifford, Clementine Robins (Marblehead) Aedan Grenham, Nick Muzi, Ian fellow Canadian Scott Goodyear is 2016 — Klay Thompson makes a Item Player of the Year Cam Heafitz and Chris Barone Lauren MacPhail (Peabody) Worthley and Jack Viera (Bishop penalized for passing the pace car playoff-record 11 3-pointers and Maiya Bergdorf (St. Mary’s) (Marblehead); Anton Vasquez and Meredith Yuhasz (Bishop Fenwick) Fenwick); Ned Malolepszy, Jack on the final restart. scores 41 points, and the defend- All-Item Team Jackson Brigham (Swampscott); Item All-Stars Gilligan, Pat Moran and Jake Di- 2000 — Dutch swimming star ing champion Golden State War- Amber Kiricoples (Peabody) Oladeji Jolaoso and Kyle McCarthy Boys: Jacob Lang (Classical); Thia- Inge de Bruijn sets her third world riors force a seventh game in the Emily Clough (Marblehead) napoli (St. John’s Prep); Lorenzo (Classical); Everton Muir (English); go Pereira (St. Mary’s); Luis Her- record in three days, adding the Western Conference finals with a Niya Morgen (Swampscott) Keegan and Jack Devereaux (Sau- EJ Leone (St. Mary’s), Kenny Okoye nandez (Tech); Kai Zola, Andrew 100 freestyle mark to the 50 and 108-101 victory over the Oklaho- Annie Murphy (Bishop Fenwick) gus). and Brandon Khath (Saugus); Ste- Coady, Logan Greenwalt and Ted- 100 butterfly marks she set previ- ma City Thunder. Mashayla Johnson (English) GIRLS HOCKEY ven Jackson, Nathan Lopez, Noah dy Batmaca (St. John’s Prep); Theo ously at the Sheffield Super Grand 2017 — Angelique Kerber be- Item All-Stars Item Player of the Year Mooney, George Nikolakopoulos Chemel, Jack Grady and (Marble- Prix. De Bruijn becomes the first comes the first women’s No. 1 Nicolette D’Itria, Olivia Matela, Sammie Mirasolo (Peabody/Lyn- and Harry Portorreal (St. John’s head); Jared Alphen and Anthony swimmer to finish under 54.00 seed to lose in the French Open’s Gabby Torres and Yirsy Queliz (St. nfield) Prep); Alejandro Lynch and Josh- Minichillo (Peabody); Nate Pulido in the 100 freestyle at 53.80 first round in the Open era. Kerber Mary’s); Kylia Reynoso and Jessica All-Item Team ua Senat (Lynnfield); Wyatt Burr and Sam Caplan (Swampscott). seconds. loses 6-2, 6-2 to the 40th-ranked Ruiz (English); Jean Gupton-Morri- Kelsey Sullivan (St. Mary’s) (Bishop Fenwick); Bobby Hubert Girls: Sydney Finnigan (Classical); 2006 — Sam Hornish Jr. over- Ekaterina Makarova of Russia. son and Ava Thurman (Classical); Jen Flynn (Peabody/Lynnfield) and Patrick Haskell (Winthrop). Catherine Zuffante (English); Lee Alondra Sanchez and Iranis Julio Jeny Collins (Peabody/Lynnfield) Girls: Ava D’Ambrosio, Aaliyah Lewis (Tech); Sabrina Botthof, Is- (Tech); Taylor Bogdanski, Jillian Gabby Davern (Bishop Fenwick) Alleyene, Savannah Vargas, Dado abella Forte and Emily DelBene Ricupero, Kiley Ronan and Mol- Cailyn Wesley (Bishop Fenwick) Nasso, MaKayla Fisher, Arlene Da- (Bishop Fenwick); Lily Bromberger ly Granara (Saugus); Liz Gonza- Item All-Stars vila and Jordyn Collins (Peabody); and Maggie Connolly (Peabody); lez and Veronica Tache (Bishop Carolyn Garofoli and Reilly Ganter Caroline Johnson and Tess Whalen Lola Muntiu (Swampscott). Lynnfield’s Anna Maria Ferrante commits to play soccer Carnegie Mellon University FERRANTE to keep playing as much ing busy with a variety of in Chemical Biomedical From B1 as they can. Excited for all workout plans this offsea- Engineering, keeping her of them, it’s great to see. son. body in shape for her first Vermont is glad to see “Anna is very bright ac- “I’ve been working out season with the Tartans is Ferrante join the group ademically and Carnegie a lot,” Ferrante said. “My her top priority. of Pioneers alumni that Mellon is a high academic club team has a virtual “I haven’t thought much started the path onto school,’’ Vermont said. “It’ll training workout plan and about goals for the actu- bright futures both on and off the field. be an adjustment for the Carnegie Mellon sent over al season, I want to make “It’s always great to see college level but I’m sure their summer workout sure I’m prepared,” Fer- the girls moving on to the she’ll handle it great.” plan that I’ve been able to rante said. “I know it’s next level,” Vermont said. While there’s not any follow.” going to be challenging, “We’ve had kids go on and soccer to be played during For Ferrante, who still there’s a lot of great girls even play on club teams, the coronavirus pandem- remains undecided on a on the team. I just want to you always just want them ic, Ferrante is still keep- major but has an interest do the best that I can.” NHL to continue monitoring COVID-19 situation NHL ceptions for the NHL, Ed- ered it,” Blue Jackets GM The two biggest surpris- From B1 monton could be Canada’s Jarmo Kekalainen said. es on the NHL’s list were best hope. Oilers GM Ken “Also the state of Ohio is Chicago and Los Ange- Before the NHL commits Holland said with an at- in pretty good shape as les. The Blackhawks and to where games could be tached practice rink and far as flattening the curve Kings each said they were held, officials are planning hotel and nearby restau- and providing a safe en- honored to be considered. for multiple scenarios. rants, “Edmonton checks vironment that way. The But not being a corona- Deputy Commissioner Bill off in my opinion all the transportation is easy if virus hotspot and having a Daly is engaged in regular boxes.” needed between facilities surplus of testing are key dialogue with the U.S. and Except that Daly said in Columbus, and we have elements to the decision. FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Canadian governments Canada’s 14-day quaran- a lot of rink facilities that Bettman said the league and medical experts to de- tine would be a nonstarter. we can use for the amount won’t interfere with an ar- Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty is looking termine what the health forward to returning to the field following off- The NHL is already facing of teams that would be in ea’s medical needs or take and safety landscape might what Winnipeg forward the tournament.” up tests from the general season groin surgery. look like this summer. Andrew Copp called a “time There wouldn’t be much public, and those in hockey “That doesn’t mean we crunch” to fit in effectively of a home-ice advantage hoping to land games know get to look for any type of five rounds of playoffs, and without fans, and the that. Jason McCourty looking exception or any type of fa- if the focus shifts solely on league is considering mov- voritism,” said Toronto Ma- “None of us would agree ple Leafs captain John Ta- U.S. locations, Las Vegas ing the “home” team to the to a situation where we are forward to return after vares, who’s on the Return and Columbus appear to other city. But that isn’t taking away testing from to Play committee. “I think be the front-runners. stopping NHL executives people that need it,” Maple offseason groin surgery we just want to continue to Beyond the abundance of from pitching the ability to Leafs president Brendan follow the guidelines that hotels and sparkling new host playoff games. Shanahan said. “Several McCOURTY league feeling fortunate to are set out for us and do rink the Las Vegas Strip “We have a state of the weeks from now, we would can offer, the arena district art facility in Cranberry, really have to be in a posi- From B1 played for so long for three the best that we can. Hope- teams. He hasn’t thought fully things improve to a in Columbus could serve as the Lemieux Center, and tion where the health care After winning a Super about how much longer he point where those things an effective bubble for the the medical center at- community and the gov- Bowl ring during his first wants to keep playing. could be possibly loosened NHL. tached and we have plenty ernment community of season with New England “As long as it’s fun and up, not just for us but for “Whether it’s from the of hotels and everything whatever country we’re in, in 2018, McCourty estab- physically and mentally all of society.” building or the facilities like that,” Pittsburgh Pen- whatever city we’re in are lished himself as a key I’m willing and able to do Because testing is lag- surrounding the build- guins GM Jim Rutherford in agreement that this can contributor in the second- it,” he said. “I think that’s ging in Ontario and British ing to accommodate hotel said. “We meet the criteria be done and it can be done ary alongside his twin the big thing.” Columbia’s government rooms, meals -- whatever but we understand there’s in a respectful, conscien- brother and longtime Pa- He acknowledged con- isn’t expected to make ex- it needs to be, we’ve cov- other cities that do, also.” tious way.” triots safety Devin Mc- cerns about returning to Courty. the field during the ongo- McCourty was produc- ing pandemic, but said it’s UFC, boxing back on in Vegas after Nevada approves return tive in the first 10 games a decision every player of the 2019 season with 39 must make for himself. (AP) — Mixed martial 9 and June 11. in recent weeks to create upcoming weeks, and Presi- tackles, an interception “I think moving forward, arts and boxing are back in Promoter Bob Arum said the protocols, according to dent Dana White still in- and five pass breakups. I think we all have fears,” business in Nevada. Thursday he plans to stage Bob Bennett, the commis- tends to hold other shows But he was bothered by McCourty said. “I think The Nevada Athletic a card of five fights on June sion’s executive director. on a private island for fight- the groin injury during for me, the fear of going Commission unanimously 9 at the MGM Grand, the “Throughout this process, ers not based in the U.S. the latter part of the year, back to work is no differ- agreed Wednesday to allow first of a series of fights over we’ve been working hand in White said the events in appearing in only two of ent than the fear of walk- two UFC events and two the next two months at the glove with the UFC,” Ben- Jacksonville included more New England’s final six ing in a restaurant and Top Rank boxing shows in Las Vegas hotel. A second nett said. “I’m aware of their than 1,110 processed tests games and playing just sitting down to have din- Las Vegas over the next two fight card will be held two operations plan, and every- for COVID-19. Veteran eight defensive snaps. ner. So, I think this is weeks. nights later, with ESPN thing is moving forward fighter Jacare Souza and He said he’s feeling good something that we’re all The decision ends the televising both cards, kick- based on their operations two of his cornermen tested following his surgery and going to have to deal with. moratorium on combat ing off twice weekly shows plan and our protocols.” positive before the first is taking his rehab “step “At some point, we’re go- sports that has been in at the hotel in June and The UFC established a event in Florida, but no oth- by step.” ing to start back up. … I place in Nevada since July. partial blueprint for the safe- er positive tests were re- “Obviously, with every- think as players, we’re go- March 14, when the com- Citing the importance of ty rules when it staged three ported. thing going on, it’s been a ing to go through the same mission stopped competi- sports to the state’s econo- shows in Jacksonville, Flori- The UFC show Saturday process where there’s fears that a lot of other tion amid the coronavirus my and morale, Nevada da, earlier this month while will be headlined by former nothing to rush back to people in our country are pandemic. Gov. Steve Sisolak an- waiting to get approval from welterweight champion Ty- because you can’t see any- going to go through. You’re The UFC immediately nounced Tuesday night that the Nevada commission to ron Woodley facing Gilbert thing in the very near fu- going to have to figure it confirmed its plans to stage sporting events could re- return to its hometown. Burns. ture,” he said. “There’s no out the best way. When a show without fans in at- turn if promoters followed The Nevada commission’s The main event of UFC practice to look forward to, they tell us to come back tendance Saturday night at health rules approved by safety protocols include im- 250 on June 6 features dom- there’s no minicamp to to work, we have to as in- the UFC Apex arena on its the appropriate authorities. mediate testing and man- inant two-division champi- look forward to, so I’m dividuals make sure, ‘Hey, expansive corporate com- The commission on dated quarantine at a hotel on Amanda Nunes defend- feeling pretty good and to my standard, I feel that plex in Las Vegas, followed Wednesday approved strin- upon all participants’ arriv- ing her featherweight belt just working every day to this is safe enough. I’m by the UFC 250 pay-per- gent coronavirus safety pro- al in Las Vegas, followed by against Canadian challeng- get better.” ready to commit to it. I’m view show at the same place tocols to accompany the re- another test and isolation er Felicia Spencer. UFC 250 A projected starter in ready to do it.’ June 6. turn of combat sports to period before the events. initially was scheduled for 2020, Jason McCourty “If not, you’ve got to go Top Rank is expected to their hometown. The UFC The UFC is expected to May 9 in Nunes’ native Bra- said he is preparing for about whatever you feel is hold fan-free boxing shows and Top Rank have worked stage several domestic zil, but was postponed and his 12th season in the best for your family.” at the MGM Grand on June closely with the commission cards in Las Vegas over the eventually moved. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100K deaths from virus By Carla K. Johnson, see that diminution. If we Hannah Fingerhut don’t, then I would have and Lisa Marie Pane significant reservation ASSOCIATED PRESS about that.” And other public health WASHINGTON — The experts cautioned that even United States was on the more death is in the offing. cusp of marking at least “Despite the terrible 100,000 deaths from the losses seen and the many coronavirus, a once-un- difficulties Americans thinkable toll that now have faced to date in this appears to be just the pandemic, we’re still prob- beginning of untold mis- ably only in the early stag- ery in the months ahead es,” said Josh Michaud, as Las Vegas casinos and associate director of glob- Walt Disney World make al health policy with the PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS plans to reopen, crowds Kaiser Family Foundation President Donald Trump answers questions of unmasked Americans in Washington. “In the during an event on protecting seniors with swarm beaches and public U.S. we could be looking at diabetes in the Rose Garden of the White House. health officials predict a PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS a long pandemic summer resurgence by fall. Artist Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada works on with a slow burn of cases The stark reality comes a 20,000-square-foot mural of a healthcare and deaths. There’s also as only half of Americans Trump threatens worker near the Queens Museum in New York. reason to be concerned said they would be willing about a new wave of infec- to get vaccinated if scien- leapfrogging some of the years national political tions in the fall. So, we’re tists are successful in de- recommendations in the conventions in the United definitely not out of the social media veloping a vaccine, accord- guidelines because that’s States where the two ma- woods yet.” ing to a new poll released really tempting fate and jor political parties anoint South Korea announced Wednesday from The asking for trouble.” a presidential candidate. a spike in new infections Associated Press-NORC After months of lock- The events generally and considered reimpos- after Twitter Center for Public Affairs downs in countries around draw thousands of del- ing social distancing re- Research. the world, places have be- egates and others who strictions, revealing the Dr. Anthony Fauci, the gun reopening in stages. converge for several days. setbacks ahead for other fact-checks him nation’s top infectious dis- Mediterranean beaches Fauci said it’s too early to nations on the road to re- There was no immediate ease expert, issued a stern and Las Vegas casinos say whether this year’s opening. That country re- By Zeke Miller ASSOCIATED PRESS warning after viewing vid- laid out plans to welcome conventions should be ported 40 newly confirmed reaction from Twitter or eo showing Memorial Day tourists again. Churches held as normal. cases — the biggest daily other social media com- WASHINGTON — Pres- panies to the president’s crowds gathered at a pool began opening up. And “If we have a really sig- jump in nearly 50 days. ident Donald Trump on party in Missouri. humans restless at be- nificant diminution in the All but four of the cases threats. Wednesday threatened so- Trump and his campaign “We have situation in ing cooped up indoors for number of new cases and were in the densely popu- cial media companies with which you see that type weeks began venturing hospitalizations and we’re lated Seoul region, where had lashed out Tuesday af- new regulation or even ter Twitter added a warn- of crowding with no mask outside in droves, often at a level where it’s really officials are scrambling shuttering after Twitter ing phrase to two Trump and people interacting. without practicing safe so- very low, you might have to stop transmissions added fact checks to two tweets that called mail-in That’s not prudent and cial distancing or wearing some capability of gather- linked to nightclubs, kara- of his tweets. ballots “fraudulent” and that’s inviting a situa- protective coverings. ing,” he said. “But I think oke rooms and a massive The president can’t uni- predicted that “mail box- tion that could get out of Summertime is already we need to reserve judg- e-commerce warehouse. All laterally regulate or close es will be robbed,” among control,” he said during a time when more people ment right now, because were reopened last month the companies, and any other things. Under the an interview Wednes- head outdoors. This year, it we’re a few months from when social distancing effort would likely require day on CNN. “Don’t start also means the every-four- there. Hopefully we will measures were relaxed. action by Congress. His tweets, there is now a administration shelved a link reading “Get the facts proposed executive order about mail-in ballots” that New search for student wanted in empowering the Federal guides users to a Twitter Communications Com- “moments” page with fact mission to regulate tech- checks and news stories killings comes up empty handed nology companies, citing about Trump’s unsubstan- concerns it wouldn’t pass tiated claims. ASSOCIATED PRESS Authorities said the of their surroundings,” legal muster. But that Trump replied on Twit- man fit the description of Duryea police said in a ter, accusing the platform HARTFORD, Conn. — didn’t stop Trump from University of Connecticut statement Wednesday. of “interfering in the 2020 A man matching the de- angrily issuing strong senior Peter Manfredo- Connecticut State Police Presidential Election” and scription of a fugitive col- warnings. nia, 23, who reportedly said Manfredonia is want- insisting that “as presi- lege student wanted in Claiming tech giants was last seen on Sunday ed in the machete killing dent, I will not allow this the killings of two people “silence conservative voic- about 50 miles south- of 62-year-old Ted DeMers to happen.” His 2020 cam- in Connecticut was seen es,” Trump tweeted early east of Duryea in East and wounding of anoth- paign manager, Brad Par- in northeastern Penn- Wednesday, “We will strong- sylvania, sparking a new Stroudsburg walking er man in Willington on ly regulate, or close them scale, said Twitter’s “clear search that lasted sev- along railroad tracks with Friday. Manfredonia went down, before we can ever political bias” had led the eral hours but came up a large bag. to another man’s home, allow this to happen.” Later campaign to pull “all our empty, authorities said Duryea officials said held him hostage and PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS he tweeted without elabora- advertising from Twitter Wednesday. they called in officers stole his guns and truck, Peter Manfredonia tion, “Big Action to follow.” months ago.” Twitter has Police in Duryea, Pa., from surrounding towns then drove about 70 miles He repeated his unsub- banned all political adver- said a firefighter spot- and state police Tuesday southwest to Derby, Conn. in Columbia, N.J., police stantiated claim — which tising since last November. ted a man with a large night and used a helicop- state police said. said. sparked his latest show- Trump did not explain his backpack behind the Ger- ter to help with the search In Derby, police found Manfredonia then took down with Silicon Valley threat Wednesday, and the mania Hose Co. shortly of the railroad tracks and Manfredonia’s high school an Uber to a Walmart in — that expanding mail-in call to expand regulation after 11 p.m. Tuesday. woods, but they didn’t find friend, Nicholas Eisele, East Stroudsburg, not far voting “would be a free for appeared to fly in the face The man fled toward anyone and called off the 23, shot to death in his from the New Jersey bor- all on cheating, forgery of long-held conservative nearby railroad tracks search after several hours. home. Authorities believe der, Pennsylvania State and the theft of Ballots.” principles on deregulation. and a wooded area, offi- “At this time we don’t Manfredonia then forced Police said. cials said. The firefight- have enough information Eisele’s girlfriend into her A lawyer for Manfredo- er asked the man what to confirm it was the sus- car and fled the state. The nia’s family said he has Huge Washington he was doing, but he did pect from Connecticut girlfriend was found un- struggled with mental not respond as he left the but ask that residents harmed with her car at a health problems, but did unemployment fraud rest stop on Interstate 80 scene, police said. be aware and cautious not show signs of violence. warning to other states

Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast By Gene Johnson thorities have tried to By Jeffrey Collins drainage system mean ASSOCIATED PRESS claw back as much money ASSOCIATED PRESS the city floods an average as possible and say they SEATTLE — The first of more than once a week. have blocked hundreds of word Seattle political con- COLUMBIA, S.C. — Heavy rains from an un- millions more from being sultant Dayna Lurie had Tropical Storm Bertha named storm last week that someone filed for un- paid out, but Washington’s surprised the South Car- caused more problems. experience is nevertheless olina coast Wednesday, employment benefits in Less than 1,000 pow- her name was when her a cautionary tale. forming and making land- er outages and scattered “Our intel says Wash- fall within two hours, boss called. downed trees were reported “Did you quit without ington was the first state bringing a poor beach day as Bertha and its 50 mph they went after, but we of rain and gusty winds, telling me?” he asked. maximum sustained winds are seeing the number but no major problems. “We got an unemploy- moved onshore and into of states being attacked Forecasters expected the ment form from the state eastern South Carolina. expand day by day,” said bad weather, but didn’t of Washington saying you Bertha moved rapidly Patrick Peterson, chief ex- predict it to organize so don’t work here anymore.” inland, spreading up to 4 It turned out that, like ecutive of the California quickly and become the inches of rain into parts of thousands of Washington cyber security firm Agari, second named storm be- North Carolina and Vir- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS state residents, Lurie’s fore the official start of which has monitored the ginia. Flash flood watches A man rides a bicycle while holding an umbrella identity was used by crim- this year’s Atlantic hurri- Nigerian fraud group, were issued as the region as rain from Tropical Storm Bertha flooded a inals seeking to capitalize dubbed Scattered Canary. cane season. has already seen plenty of few streets in Charleston, S.C. on a flood of legitimate By late last week, at- Bertha was named rain in May. unemployment claims by tacks had been detected in around 8 a.m. Wednesday The storm was centered than this. It’s just the ical Storm Arthur brought sneaking in fraudulent at least nine states, most and was onshore east of about 65 miles north-north- surprise element of the rain to North Carolina ones. recently Ohio and Hawaii, Charleston by 9:30 a.m. west of Charleston, storm.” Woodbury said. before moving out to sea. Washington’s race to The state Department of he said. In many cases, S.C., and was moving “It will definitely keep the It was the sixth straight help newly laid-off resi- Natural Resources called the fraudsters have used north-northwest near 15 tourists in.” year that a named storm dents as the coronavirus it “a sunrise surprise.” identities of people who mph. Bertha was the latest has developed before June pandemic ravaged the Six hours after the tropi- Evan Woodbury took haven’t lost their jobs — — and on the calendar 1, the official start of the economy left it vulnerable cal storm formed, the Na- videos of the storm before so they aren’t likely to im- the earliest — of a series Atlantic hurricane season. to such scams, and last tional Hurricane Center starting what he expect- of storms to affect South week officials hinted at mediately notice someone The last time there were downgraded it to a depres- ed to be a slow day at the Carolina in the past four the scope of the damage else filing in their name. two named storms before sion well inland. oceanfront restaurant he years. Hurricanes Mat- done: hundreds of millions They’ve been able to have Like almost all storms works at in Garden City thew (2016), Irma (2017), June was in 2016, accord- of dollars paid out in fake the money sent to prepaid with heavy rain, several south of Myrtle Beach. Florence (2018) and ing to Phil Klotzbach, a claims. Much of it appar- debit cards associated streets flooded in Charles- A strong wind was blow- Dorian (2019) have all research scientist with ently went to a West Afri- with bank accounts, from ton, leaving ankle to calf ing rain sideways. Closed brushed past the coast, Colorado State Universi- can fraud ring using iden- which they can have it high brown water mixed umbrellas whipped in the causing major flooding in ty’s atmospheric science tities stolen in prior data transferred internation- with trash from knocked roar of the wind on an the much more active late department. It also hap- breaches, such as the mas- ally or quickly exchanged over cans Wednesday. Sea empty beach. summer and early fall. pened in 1887, 1908, 1951 sive 2017 Equifax breach. for bitcoin or gift cards, rise and an antiquated “I’ve seen a lot worse Earlier this month, Trop- and 2012, he said. State and federal au- Peterson said. B4 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 COMICS

OFF THE MARK / MARK PARISI MODERATELY CONFUSED / JEFF STAHLER DILBERT / SCOTT ADAMS

ROSE IS ROSE / PAT BRADY

GARFIELD / JIM DAVIS BIG NATE / LINCOLN PEIRCE

ARLO AND JANIS / JIMMY JOHNSON

HERMAN / JIM UNGER ZIGGY / TOM WILSON

THE BORN LOSER / ART AND CHIP SANSOM

CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Wife can’t shake distrust of husband caught in a lie DEAR ABBY: My hus- house! I expressed my band and I are 58 and get- Dear Abby is written by Abigail concern to Jeff, but noth- ting ready to celebrate our ing has been done. first wedding anniversary. Van Buren, also known as Jeanne We are currently en- We knew each other in col- Phillips, and was founded by her gaged but living separate- lege, but were just friends mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact ly. I told Jeff that we need back then. After college, we to live together before get- married others and raised Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. ting married, so I gave children. We stayed mar- Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. him an ultimatum — try ried to our spouses for close to find a home for the new to 30 years. dog and I’ll move in. We reconnected eight That was two years ago, years ago, started an af- take medication) but can- some low-cost mental and nothing has been fair and divorced our not shake the sadness. health/counseling services done. At this point, I sus- partners. Neither of us is How can I ever trust my in your community. pect that he adopted the proud of this. My adult husband again? third dog without me children have accepted DEAR ABBY: I need my husband. His refused knowing in order to pre- HURTING HEART your advice about a prob- vent me from moving in. I to accept me, and only IN THE MOUNTAINS one of them has a rela- lem I’m facing with a feel like he chose the new tionship with him. DEAR HURTING man I’ve been dating al- dog over me! What do I do? He was out of town re- HEART: In light of the most four years. When I cently, and I caught him way your affair with your met “Jeff,” he had two OVERLOOKED in a lie about having in- husband began, he may older Yorkshire terriers. HUMAN IN vited a female former col- have lied because he was Both were very territori- CALIFORNIA al and relieved them- league to lunch with him. afraid of upsetting you. A DEAR OVERLOOKED I was shocked and hurt way to start this very selves in the house. I told because this is how our necessary conversation him I was concerned HUMAN: Listen to your relationship started. He would be to tell him how about moving in with intuition and accept that has apologized, but I can’t shaken you are that he him because of his out-of- where you are concerned, get over the fact he lied to wasn’t truthful and try to control dogs, and he un- Jeff has a commitment me, and it has caused a get him to explain why he derstood. They were older problem. If he wanted you rift between us. He has thought he had to lie. You dogs, and I knew one day to live with him, he would always been honest with should also ask if he they would pass, so I not have taken in an ag- me, so I wonder why he thinks there is anything waited patiently. gressive animal. Without lied about this woman. awry in your marriage. Then Jeff’s neighbor saying it in words, he is I know I’m in no posi- If he tells you nothing is passed away, leaving a sending you a strong mes- tion to judge others. I wrong and there is nothing dog. He adopted that dog, sage. From where I sit, can’t afford counseling, he would change, believe and it has become a big- you may have devoted and we don’t belong to a him. However, if after that, ger issue than the first enough time to a romance church for spiritual help. you are still feeling inse- two. The new dog is very that’s going nowhere. I suffer from depression cure, ask the doctor who is aggressive. It tries to bite Give Jeff a choice: Kennel and anxiety (I am under treating your depression me and won’t let me into train the dog or the ro- the care of a doctor and and anxiety to suggest certain rooms in the mance is over. BRIDGE

One road is closed, so bid on another Alexander Graham Bell said, another ace. So, Conrad continued “When one door closes, another with three spades, happy to play in door opens; but we often look so the 4-3 fit. long and so regretfully upon the After West led off with his two top closed door that we do not see the hearts, how should South have con- ones that open for us.” tinued? In bridge, a door often represents My guess is that several Wests threw an entry card. But occasionally it in a one-heart overcall. Then, after refers to strain. How is that relevant North responded two diamonds, East in today’s deal, which arose in a jumped to four hearts ~_ with a 10- matchpointed pairs event? In partic- card fit, get to the 10-trick level. That ular, what should North have bid next made life hard for North-South. If they after this start to the auction? Two doubled, the contract would go down hearts was fourth-suit game-forcing. three, plus 500, which was worse than When Steve Conrad of Manhasset, a vulnerable game their way. Long Island, bid two hearts, he was In four spades, South discarded a hoping his partner could continue diamond on the second heart, lost with two no-trump, showing at least the third trick to the diamond ace, one heart stopper. But when she won the next trick, cashed dummy’s could not, he realized that the no- clubs, drew trumps ending in hand trump door was closed. He thought and ran the clubs. Plus 620 was a about five diamonds but was worried top compared with the row of 600s that they would lose two hearts and from five of either minor. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B5 TV BEST BETS THIS WEEK IN MOVIES

Celebrity Watch Party FOX, 8 p.m. The Osbournes and Tyra Banks top tonight’s list of stars who have plenty to say as they check out TV’s Scooby Dooby Doo is back latest offerings. Council of Dads: “Tradition!” NBC, 8 p.m. Robin (Sarah Wayne Callies) tackles the fall holidays bravely but feels she can’t compare to how well Scott handled everything. Oliver (J. August Richards) struggles with Peter’s (Kevin Daniels) transgression. Theo (Emjay Anthony) makes new friends but finds they aren’t necessarily the best influence. Luly (Mi- chele Weaver) gets some news about her adoptive family. Star of the Month: Edward G. Robinson: “Dramat- ic Guys” TCM, beginning at 8 p.m. Catch a Classic! TCM’s Thursday night May salute to Edward G. Robin- son concludes tonight with some of the actor’s most dramatic roles in a lineup beginning with Our Vines Have Tender Grapes(1945) and also including The Woman in the Window(1944), Scarlet Street(1945), Dr. Ehrlich’s Magic Bullet(1940) and more. Man With a Plan: “Adam and Andi See Other People” CBS, 8:30 p.m. Adam (Matt LeBlanc) and Andi (Liza Snyder) attempt to spice up their social life by making new friends in the new episode “Adam and Andi See Other People.” The Real Housewives of New York City: “Hurricane Leah” Bravo, 9 p.m. The ladies head to Newport, R.I., for a much-needed weekend getaway. Leah invites her sister Sarah to join the trip, which Ramona is not happy about. The drama continues between Tinsley and Dorinda, and Leah loses her cool at the evening clambake. Restaurant: Impossible: “Revisited: Helping One of Our Own” Food Network, 9 p.m. For a special 90-minute episode, host Robert Irvine heads back to Escondido, Calif., where a diner own- er previously featured on the show needs some help after a car accident derailed her finances and the future of her revived business. By Paul Hall wich and let’s explore. the kidnapping and can the fueled much of what I loved Labor of Love: “Crazy, Stupid, Bear” The new film starts with gang find their friends before about this film. Reminisc- I’ve watched every episode FOX, 9 p.m. a look at how Scoob (voice it is too late? ing on past capers and fun The men’s protective instincts are put to the test of Scooby-Doo, Where Are of Frank Welker) and young Visually this rendition is with the new voice talent en- during a camping trip in the woods. Then, during You! more times than I can Shaggy (Iain Armitage) come cool to look at, as bringing hanced the enjoyment level one-on-one time with Kristy, one of the men reveals count. Crime would run ram- to be best friends. Anyone all of the gang into a current here. The music is hip and insider info about the other contestants, leading to pant in the world if it wasn’t who grew up around the se- timeline makes for a bright updated a bit, although the tension in the house. Meanwhile, Kristy picks two for these meddling kids. And ries knows there had to be future for characters we love. story does have a couple of men for her first set of dates in the new episode if not for the Mystery Ma- food involved and, of course, The new film utilizes some slow moments and feels cut “Crazy, Stupid, Bear.” chine gang, I would be afraid there was a sandwich and great actors for the voice tal- and pasted together. It is the Who Killed the Co-Ed? An ID Murder Mystery of ghosts; well, much more some Scooby Snacks pres- ent as well. Gina Rodriguez is type of film that families are Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m. afraid is a better statement. I ent at the meeting. But from Velma, Zac Efron is Fred and craving right now: Parents Nineteen-year-old University of North Carolina col- was excited to see a new mov- day one they are the best of Amanda Seyfried is Daph- can share a piece of their lege student Faith Hedgepeth is found brutally mur- ie on the theatrical schedule friends. ne. Together they hop in the youth, and youth can enjoy dered in her off-campus apartment after going out for 2020 and wondered about As the young gang grew to- Mystery Machine van and try the Scooby of the future. with her roommate the previous night. Evidence at its future when the pandem- gether, they found themselves to find their friends. Along Scoob! is a worthy addition the scene leads police to believe she knew her killer. ic struck. But Warner Bros. at the center of many myster- the way they encounter some to the lore of Scooby-Doo. It The murderer left behind a cryptic note, the murder gave us a treat as Scoob! ies, but the biggest one is on well-cast villains and friends is not a perfect film, but it is weapon and even DNA, but nearly eight years later, came home via digital rent- the horizon as Scooby and an from Dick Dastardly (Jason quite fun for nostalgia seek- the case is still not solved. With groundbreaking new al and purchase on the same adult Shaggy (Will Forte) get Isaacs) to Blue Falcon (Mark ers, myself included. What forensic technologies put to the test, investigators date that it was to be avail- kidnapped from a bowling al- Wahlberg) and Dynomutt happened to my sandwich? and Faith’s family are confident they will finally find able in theaters. No waiting ley and the gang will need to (Ken Jeong). out who killed Faith. for this one. So grab a sand- rescue them. Who is behind My nostalgia for Scooby Paul’s Grade: B

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Out Out Out Out Out ents: Wild ’n Out Out Out B6 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 South African bans on tobacco, liquor amid virus stir debate By Andrew Meldrum able to buy them,” said tobacco) between South remain closed, prompting and Nqobile street vendor Mluleki Mb- Africa’s land borders with criticism that they also Ntshangase hele. “We buy cigarettes Botswana, Eswatini, Leso- should be allowed to sell ASSOCIATED PRESS in the streets in the black tho, Mozambique and Zim- for home consumption. market. The officials know babwe, as well as the sale The sale of cigarettes JOHANNESBURG — about it because they them- of these products in the will remain banned. An A soccer mom in one of Cape Town’s posh suburbs selves continue to smoke.” black market,” Cele said illegal trade in cigarettes drops off a cardboard box Critics describe the pro- on May 22, adding that of- is thriving, even though of blankets to a neighbor. hibitions imposed by Pres- ficials seized alcohol and the price of a contraband Inside the box are several ident Cyril Ramaphosa as cigarettes worth Rand 2.67 pack can be the equivalent bottles of red wine. puritanical, hypocritical million (about $148,000) in of $6, nearly three times In Johannesburg’s Alex- and unrealistic. Around the March and April. what it cost before the andra township, two men in world, only Panama and At first, South African ban. South Africa has long face masks greet each other Sri Lanka are reported to PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS vineyards were prohibited had a problem of criminal on a sunny street. One has be prohibiting the sale of li- Soup is being cooked in a beer tank at Woodstock from transporting or ex- gangs illegally selling cig- surreptitiously sold the oth- quor during the pandemic, Brewery in Cape Town, South Africa. porting their wine, caus- arettes, estimated to be in er a pack of cigarettes. while India and Thailand ing a loss in international the millions of dollars. A bootlegging culture temporarily banned it. respiratory system, which over 115,000 cases. sales. That restriction was Critics of the bans say has sprung up across South African govern- is attacked by the virus. More than 230,000 South lifted May 1 but the wine- the government is losing South Africa in response ment officials say the South Africa has the con- Africans have been arrest- makers are still being hurt sales tax revenue for cig- to the government’s near- number of admissions tinent’s highest number ed for breaking the lock- on lost domestic sales. arettes and alcohol. The ly 8-week-old ban on the to hospital emergency of confirmed coronavirus down regulations, includ- That will improve June country’s revenue service sale of tobacco and alcohol, rooms from alcohol-relat- cases with over 24,000. ing the bans on alcohol and 1, when South Africa fur- told lawmakers recently part of its strict lockdown ed crimes and vehicle ac- The virus has spread rela- tobacco sales, said national ther eases its lockdown that it had lost more than to combat the spread of cidents have been reduced tively slowly across Africa, police minister Bheki Cele. by allowing the sale of al- $86 million in tax revenue the coronavirus. significantly. Supporters of whose 54 countries with “We have also observed cohol for home consump- from the sale of cigarettes “They’ve banned the sale the ban on cigarette sales a population of 1.3 billion an increase in smuggling tion on limited days per and alcohol since the lock- of cigarettes but we’re still say smoking weakens the have reported a total of of contraband (liquor and week. Pubs and bars will down started in March. CLASSIFIED

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Phone us: 781-593-7700 Email us: [email protected] Find us online: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B7 INTERNATIONAL Protesters mass in Hong Kong as national anthem law is debated By Zen Soo in Kowloon, some pro- ASSOCIATED PRESS testers set cardboard box- es and plastic on fire as HONG KONG — Thou- demonstrations carried on sands of protesters shouted into the night. The blaze pro-democracy slogans and was put out by firefighters. insults at police in Hong Across Hong Kong, 360 Kong on Wednesday as law- people were arrested on makers debated a bill crim- charges including unau- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS inalizing abuse of the Chi- thorized assembly, posses- People walk at the Cheonggye Stream during nese national anthem in the sion of items that could be launch time in Seoul, South Korea. semi-autonomous city. used for unlawful purposes Police massed outside — such as gasoline bombs the legislative building — to driving slowly and World watches as ahead of the session and blocking traffic, according warned protesters that if to Facebook posts by the PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS they did not disperse, they Hong Kong police force. South Korea cautiously could be prosecuted. The bill would make it il- A protester gestures with five fingers, signifying In the Central business legal to insult or abuse the the “Five demands — not one less” during a returns to normal life district, police raised flags Chinese national anthem, protest in Hong Kong. warning protesters to “March of the Volunteers” By Hyung-Jin Kim others. “But I can’t predict disperse before they shot in semi-autonomous Hong “Western democracies all country or support any po- ASSOCIATED PRESS with authority what will pepper balls at the crowd Kong. Those guilty of the have laws to protect their litical power. “The purpose happen here from now on.” and searched several peo- offense would face up to national flags, national of this is to protect the dig- SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea once had anthems and emblems. nity of a country,” he said. The baseball league is on. ple. More than 50 people in three years in prison and the world’s largest number Any insulting acts toward Pro-democracy lawmak- Students have begun re- the Causeway Bay shop- a fine of 50,000 Hong Kong of coronavirus cases out- these symbols would also er Charles Mok disagreed, turning to school. And peo- ping district were rounded dollars ($6,450). side mainland China, but be criminal,” pro-Beijing saying the legislation ple are increasingly dining up and made to sit outside Opponents of the bill its daily caseload has since lawmaker Tony Tse said would not help gain the out and enjoying nighttime a shopping mall, while riot say it is a blow to freedom dropped to around 10-30 in the legislative debate. respect of people and was strolls in public parks. police with pepper spray of expression in the city, and occasionally has hit sin- patrolled and warned while Beijing officials say Tse said the bill would an excuse to control free- As South Korea signifi- gle digits in recent weeks. cantly relaxes its rigid so- journalists to stop filming. it will foster a patriotic not affect human rights dom, speech and ideas of South Korea on Wednesday In the Mong Kok district spirit and socialist values. or force people to love the people. cial distancing rules as a re- still reported 40 new cases, sult of waning coronavirus its biggest daily jump in cases, the world is paying about 50 days. Hypocrisy gone viral? Officials set bad examples close attention to whether The recent uptick in it can return to something fresh infections linked to By Thomas Adamson officials are bending the worldwide. would fire Clark but that that resembles normal — nightclubs in Seoul’s Itae- and Sylvie Corbet rules that their own gov- In April, New Zealand’s the country couldn’t afford or face a virus resurgence. won entertainment district ASSOCIATED PRESS ernments wrote during health minister was massive disruption in its Already, a mini-outbreak has raised fears of another the pandemic. stripped of some of his health sector while it was linked to nightclubs in PARIS — “Do as I say, big outbreak. Since the From U.S. President responsibilities after de- fighting the virus. Instead, Seoul has tested South but not as I do” was the first patient was associat- Donald Trump to Israeli fying the country’s strict she stripped Clark of his Korea’s widely praised message many British saw ed with the nightclubs on Prime Minister Benja- lockdown measures. David role as associate finance method for dealing with May 6 — the same day so- in the behavior of Prime min Netanyahu, global Clark drove 12 miles to the minister and demoting the disease — essentially a cial distancing policy was Minister Boris Johnson’s decision-makers have fre- beach to take a walk with him to the bottom of the combination of rapid trac- officially eased — South key aide, who traveled quently set bad examples, his family as the govern- Cabinet rankings. ing, testing and treatment, Korea has confirmed more hundreds of miles with along with stringent social than 250 related cases. coronavirus symptoms whether it’s refusing to ment was asking people to Mexican President An- distancing practices. It’s unclear how things during the country’s lock- wear masks or breaking make historic sacrifices by drés Manuel López Ob- “Other countries must will play out, but so far the down. confinement rules aimed staying at home. rador said it pained him be wondering whether our outbreak hasn’t grown, While Dominic Cum- at protecting their citizens “I’ve been an idiot, and not to embrace supporters nation will continue to unlike what happened in mings has faced calls for from COVID-19. I understand why people during tours because of make good progress,” said late February and early his firing but support from Some are punished will be angry with me,” health risks, but he made Jin Yong Kim, a doctor at March when hundreds of his boss over his journey when they’re caught, oth- Clark said. 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Council of Institutional and their workforces wid- Of course, the survey’s Investors. “It’s not so much ened further, according to results are from before that they’re overpaid but AP’s annual survey of ex- the coronavirus pandemic that it’s out of whack with ecutive compensation. upended everything. Now, corporate performance.” Median pay for CEOs there’s a chance the out- She said pay packages in the survey climbed 4.1 break will do what rising are often built on goals percent last year. For the anger about income in- set by boards that are dif- typical worker at their equality has not in recent ficult for investors to un- companies, it rose 3.2 per- years: pull executive com- derstand and that don’t cent. It would take two pensation lower. always incentivize perfor- lifetimes for the typical Hundreds of CEOs mance. employee at most S&P across the country have The AP’s compensation 500 companies to make already said they’ll forgo study included pay data what their CEO did, or some or all of their sala- for 329 CEOs at S&P 169 years, according to ry. And the turmoil in the 500 companies who have data analyzed by Equilar stock market and the glob- served at least two full for The AP. al economy could make it fiscal years at their com- For the first time since tougher for CEOs to meet panies, which filed proxy the AP’s annual pay sur- performance targets and statements between Jan. vey began in 2011, a wom- threaten the stock awards 1 and April 30. an is at the top of the list: and bonuses that make up CEOs in the AP’s sur- Lisa Su of Advanced Micro the majority of their pay. vey had a median com- Devices. 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We're such as Walt Disney’s Rob- ready under greater scru- In many cases, big ert Iger and Netflix’s Reed tiny among those ulti- chunks of the compensa- Hastings. mately in charge of how tion were for stock and best friends. We play games, listen to CEOs such as Alphabet’s much CEOs get paid: in- options that companies Sundar Pichai and Intel’s vestors who own the com- granted their CEOs in music and exercise together. Bella Robert Swan had packag- pany’s stock and elect the 2019 for their performance es that were valued even directors to the board. in 2018 and earlier years. reminds me about a lot of things Sporting goods industry hit or miss like when to take my meds and By John Marshall when my ride is coming. And my ASSOCIATED PRESS GILBERT, Ariz. — Bri- Bella keeps me connected to my an Morris faced a difficult scenario when the coro- navirus pandemic start- care team when I'm not seeing them ed leading to shutdowns across the nation. at the Element Care Wellness If Arizona Gov. 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