WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018 Saugus McGee ‘special sworn needs’ in as thief 58th nabbed mayor By Bridget Turcotte By Gayla Cawley ITEM STAFF ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — A juvenile is facing charges LYNN — Former state after allegedly breaking into Saugus High senator Thomas M. Mc- School and stealing money from students Gee was sworn in as the with special needs. city’s 58th mayor on Tues- Two weeks ago, the thief stole $1,000 day night, vowing to make from students in the Life Skills program, Lynn a leader in the re- which includes seven children with special gion again and speaking needs between the ages of 14 and 18 in one about its untapped poten- classroom, and a neighboring group of stu- tial. dents between the ages of 18 and 22 who “As mayor, I will not just focus on transitioning into the workplace. imagine the new opportu- The students raised the money by creat- nities for Lynn,” McGee ing and selling scarves, ornaments, fudge, said during his 15-minute and other small gift items. The money was inaugural speech. “I will to be spent on activities, including an af- reach out and take them. ter-school project that takes the teens to The future we want for the supermarket or a fast food restaurant our city will never come if with a shopping list and predetermined we sit back and wait for it. budget. We have to take initiative When teachers returned to the school — show what Lynn has to two weeks ago, they discovered the cash, offer, and be prepared for which was stored in a classroom closet, any and every economic was gone. opportunity. Large and The identity of the suspect is not being small, economic develop- released, because he or she is under 18, ment possibilities are all said Saugus Police Lt. Ronald Giorgetti, around us, but they will pass us by if we aren’t SAUGUS, A6 ready.” Citing opportunities such as updating the city’s waterfront plan to having its pitch ready for Swampscott Amazon’s second head- quarters, McGee said he will be sure to show po- looks to vets tential businesses that Lynn should be their rst choice. “As your mayor, my ad- for re hires ministration will go after every opportunity that By Thomas Grillo makes sense for the fu- ITEM STAFF ture of our community,” he SWAMPSCOTT — Two Swampscott res- said. idents will be sworn in as re ghters later McGee, a Democrat, de- this month. feated former two-term Michael Lausier and Matthew Gambale ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE Republican mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy in are the latest members of the Fire Depart- Thomas M. McGee kisses his wife Maria after being sworn in as mayor of Lynn on ment. Tuesday at Lynn City Hall. Their son Thomas looks on. MCGEE, A3 “Both of them served in the military, both grew up in town, and both are out- standing candidates,” said Town Adminis- trator Sean Fitzgerald. “Everyone should INSIDE feel comfortable that they are committed Malden on road to millions to protecting our community.” In Lynn Gambale, 22, serves in the U.S. Marine Auto transport rm By Steve Freker been waiting patiently to have their streets FOR THE ITEM Corps Reserves, and Lausier, 27, a plumb- offers scholarships to restored,” Condon said. “They have waited a local students. A3 long time. This is the right thing to do for our er by trade, was a member of the U.S. Air MALDEN — The city will borrow $5.2 mil- citizens.” Force. lion to spend on long-awaited, citywide street In Malden John Matheson of Ward 3, the lone councilor Chief Kevin Breen said their hiring and road repairs. City to conduct who does not support the bond issue borrowing brings the force to its full strength with housing study. A5 There are 22 streets in Malden that still 26 re ghters, four lieutenants, four cap- need repairing and repaving as part of the measure, said the city would be better served tains, and a deputy chief. In Nahant massive water main replacement project that using other means to pay for the road repairs such as tapping federal Chapter 90 funds, or The department had two openings be- Three-alarm re touched every local neighborhood in the past cause of a lieutenant’s retirement and a caused by workers half-decade. even the revenue coming in from mitigation re ghter out on disability pension. Nine thawing pipes. A5 The $5.2 million expenditure was formally payments from the now-in-construction Wynn candidates were interviewed. approved by a 10-1 vote of the City Council Casino next door in Everett. “They were highly recommended in their In Sports after a contentious, several-months-long de- Malden already received a $1 million pay- background and reference checks and both Tech basketball bate in both committee meetings and on the ment according to a Surrounding Community did very well on the interview,” Breen said. hangs tough to beat council oor. Agreement (SCA) Christenson signed in 2014. “They will be a great addition to the de- Northeast. B1 Finance Committee chairman Paul Condon, Once Wynn Boston opens in 2019, Malden will partment.” the most veteran city councilor, led the charge receive $1 million annually, with incremental In Food for the approval of a bond issue proposed by increases to $1.2 million by year six, and a 2½ Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@ Try some of Rosalie’s Mayor Gary Christenson. itemlive.com. moussaka. B8 “The residents who live on these streets have MALDEN, A6 Homeowners load tanks to ght deep freeze By Dan Calnan homes. On top of that, icy roads and hills FOR THE ITEM have made deliveries dif cult. Walsh recommended that people turn They make a living keeping people thermostats down to avoid burning warm but even veteran local heating oil delivery drivers can’t believe the latest through fuel too quickly. Pat DeAme- cold snap. “Put a sweatshirt on,” he said. lio of John’s “I’ve never seen it stay this cold for so Many customers use an automatic de- Oil makes a many days,” said Josh Walsh, manager at livery plan, in which companies keep delivery on John’s Oil. The Lynn company has been track of oil usage and deliver automati- South Com- making 70 to 80 deliveries during the cally as needed. The other option is will- mon Street cold spell, a 40 percent increase in de- call delivery, in which customers keep in Lynn on mand, he said. track of their own tank and call ahead Tuesday. Making deliveries in Arctic tempera- when necessary. tures is a challenge with drivers nd- ITEM PHOTO | ing frozen fuel caps and broken pipes at FREEZE, A6 OWEN O’ROURKE OBITUARIES ..............................A2 DIVERSIONS .............................A7 COMICS ....................................B4 LYNN .........................................A3 HIGH 29° VOL. 140, ISSUE 21 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B5-7 OPINION ...................................A4 LOW 20° SPORTS ................................ B1-3 FOOD ........................................B8 ONE DOLLAR POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 PAGE A8 A2 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018 OBITUARIES Scott M. Nicosia, 53 Nancy E. Sorensen, 56 Eileen P. Cerasuolo 1963-2017 1961-2017 SAUGUS — Scott M. Nic- Nicosia. LYNN — Nancy E. Sorensen, crafting. Her granddaughter SAUGUS — Mrs. Frank of Saugus; osia, age 53, of Saugus, Service information: Fami- 56, wife of Wayne C. So- was her pride and joy which Eileen P. (Stewart) three grandchildren, passed away at home on ly and friends will remember rensen, passed away on Dec. she was thankful she was able Cerasuolo died on Francesca Valeri, Dec. 13, 2017. Beloved son Scott’s life by gathering for 22, 2017, at Boston Medical to care for her over the past 18 Tuesday, Dec. 26, af- Pierce Chamberlain of Jane Nicosia and the late a memorial service at St. Center after a brief illness. months. Nancy had many bat- ter a brief illness sur- and Hillary Washburn Jack J. Nicosia. Loving fa- John’s Episcopal Church, 8 She was born in Lynn, on July tles and fought long and hard rounded by her family and her husband ther of Bethany and Joshua Prospect St., Saugus MA, on 8, 1961, daughter of the late with her disease, but never let and friends. She was Brian; two brothers, Nicosia. Cherished grand- Saturday Jan. 6, 2018 at 10 Robert and Eleanor (LaMoni- it determine who she was. She the loving wife of the John Stewart and his father to Aiden, Jacob and a.m. ca – Medros) Dyer. was an amazing mom, sister late N. Edward “Ned” wife Lucia and Alfred Kayleigh. Brother to Debra An online memorial tribute Nancy lived all her life in and friend who would help Cerasuolo with whom Stewart, all of New- Schultz, Jack Nicosia, Karen has been setup at Boston- Lynn and in her earlier years anyone at the drop of a hat. she shared 61 years of mar- ton; her sister-in-law, Sheila Botticelli and the late Alan cremation.org. worked as a graphic designer. She had the most patience riage. Cerasuolo of Saugus. She was From 1997-2013 she enjoyed of anyone and was always on Eileen was raised in Bed- also the sister-in-law of the her position as a teacher as- call for school projects. She ford, daughter of the late late John V. “Jack” and Vincent sistant in the special educa- will be greatly missed by all Elizabeth Albani Stewart. She Cerasuolo. Mrs. Cerasuolo is Janice M. Bosley, 88 tion department at Shoemak- who knew her. was a graduate of Lexington also survived by many nieces, er Elementary school.