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SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 DEALS OF THE Swampscott Lynn$ DAsuedY$ candidates by schoolPG. 3 debate bus providerDEALS diversity, By AllyshaOF Dunnigan THE ITEM$ STAFF $ LYNN — North ReadingDAY Transpor- schools tation (NRT) is suingPG. the 3 city of Lynn By Tréa Lavery for breaching its contract by failing to ITEM STAFF pay NRT since March 2020. According to the attorney for NRT, SWAMPSCOTT — In the second Alycia Kennedy, NRT has provided virtual forum of the week, candidates services to the Lynn Public Schools for the positions of town moderator throughout the pandemicDEALS and the con- and Select Board talked about diver- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK tract states the cityOF needs THE to pay for sity, the proposed new elementary Emily Bucklin of Lynn used her downtime during the pandemic to open up those services. school building, the rail trail and af- An NRT representative listed some an Etsy Shop, EmCreatesDesigns, where she sells greeting cards, stickers, $DAY$ fordable housing. of those services as fixed costs, despite keychains, and digital prints. PG. 3 Thursday night’s event was orga- no service during the school shut- nized by Swampscott’s Democratic down, that include vehicle equipment, and Republican Town Committees maintenance, excise tax and insur- ahead of the April 27 town election. New hobbies arise ance, and rent and utilities. Current Select Board Chair Peter “They stopped paying entirely on Spellios reinforced the achievements these contracts DEALSback when schools of the town over the past six years he went remote in March of last year,” has been on the board, but said there Kennedy said. “ButOF NRT THE has contin- are more changes he wants to make. during the pandemic ued to provide other services that are He especially noted the town’s plans called for under$ theDA contractsY$ and to hire a full-time diversity officer, By Allysha Dunnigan ing people what their new The Healthy Work Com- they’re looking for paymentPG. 3 for those.” saying it was an important step for ITEM STAFF hobbies have been, some re- pany, a workplace mental Kennedy said outstanding payments the town. sponded by saying they’ve health consultancy, 22 per- were a widespread problem toward The extra time spent at started learning new lan- cent of respondents had “Someone came to a Select Board home with limited social the beginning of the pandemic for meeting early this year, and they guages, including Dutch taken up a new hobby in interactions over the last many school bus companies, but NRT said they were talking to a Black and Portuguese, while oth- lockdown, while 35 percent was able to reach agreements with year has led some people to friend that said they don’t feel safe ers have turned to cooking had rediscovered an old most of the companies it works with. experiment with new hob- anywhere in Swampscott, and that’s and drinking. one. “In terms of NRT, they have hun- bies. not OK,” Spellios said. “There should Reading, wood burning, The survey also found dreds of school districts that they ser- The need to pass time be no corner in our town where we piano and painting were that 41 percent of those vice and there really is a small hand- in ways that don’t include don’t make efforts to make sure we also common themes of hob- who took up a new hobby ful of them that haven’t been able to TikTok and binge-watch- are open and welcoming and inclu- bies seen throughout social reported a positive impact come to agreements to fix the prob- ing Netflix have brought sive.” media platforms. These cre- on their mental health, lem,” she said. on unique activities people Select Board candidate Mary Web- ative hobbies have allowed compared to 30 percent for In an email exchange between Ken- ster, who has previously served on say they wouldn’t have had some people to find peace those focusing on old hob- nedy and the city’s attorney, George several boards and committees in time to do if it wasn’t for of mind during what has bies. Markopoulos, Kennedy says NRT has town, agreed the position was a good the global COVID-19 pan- been an unprecedented and Montana Galvan of the been trying since the outset of this demic. tough year. DIVERSITY, A2 On a Facebook post ask- According to a survey by HOBBIES, A2 BUS, A5

Five-story School Committee building member Ford won’t proposed seek re-election By Allysha in Salem Dunnigan ITEM STAFF By Guthrie Scrimgeour LYNN — Longtime ITEM STAFF School Committee mem- ber John Ford, 75, said SALEM — The devel- he will not be running for opers behind a potential re-election after 20 years five-story mixed-use de- on the committee. velopment on Norman COURTESY PHOTO | TRAMMEL CROW He said the decision Street have been asked to was very tough to make, reimagine their proposal The outline of a proposed 40B project is depicted on a 7.7-acre parcel but he simply ran out of following an appearance of land located near Winona Street and Route 1 in Peabody. gas. Lynn School Com- before the Salem Redevel- “I had every intention mittee member opment Authority earlier of going for it and then this week. John Ford has Neighbors air concerns over when it came time to go served for 20 years. After a public comment to get signatures, which period, the Salem Redevel- is a lot tougher in the that job every day of the opment Authority (SRA) Peabody development pandemic situation, I just week. decided to review the de- realized I just didn’t have He is unsure if he made sign application for the By Anne Marie Tobin affordable housing program, was dis- enough desire anymore,” the right decision, but proposed 25-unit building ITEM STAFF cussed during a heavily-attended neigh- Ford said. “I don’t do any- said he looks forward to at its next meeting, which borhood meeting on Tuesday. thing half measure. I’m spending more time with would give the developers PEABODY — Some residents are Ward 5 Councilor Joel Saslaw orga- pretty focused on what- his wife, Sheila. time to make some recom- not on board with a proposed 220-unit nized the meeting, which was attended ever I do.” Ford hopes to remain mended modifications. apartment complex that would be built by more than 60 residents and included Ford said he has taken involved with the com- “Some of the board mem- on a blighted parcel of land off of Route a presentation by Boston-based devel- his position on the Lynn munity, especially the bers had concerns about 1. School Committee very oper Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), new Pickering Middle the scale of the applica- The development, which would be seriously over the last 20 tion,” said SRA Executive built under the state’s Chapter 40B DEVELOPMENT, A3 years and has worked at FORD, A2 Director Tom Daniel. “It was clear through the dis- cussion that the applicant INSIDE had had a lot of engage- ment with neighbors and Lynn the community, and had Lynn announces three tried to incorporate public finalists for chief of feedback. The board ac- police. A3 knowledged that and was • appreciative, but felt like New bus and bike lanes the application needed make for safer Lynn more work.” commute. A3 The proposal received 20 written comments from Opinion Salem residents, who ex- Shribman: Political pressed skepticism about stews are simmering in the development. The Florida. A4 residents, the majority of Sports whom live on the near- Peabody football rolls by Chestnut and Federal through Gloucester. B1 streets, voiced concerns • about the scale of the proj- Lynn Tech swim team ect, potential traffic and celebrates Senior Night parking problems it might with a win. B1 cause. BUILDING, A3

OBITUARIES...... A2 LOOK!...... A8 DIVERSIONS...... B5 HIGH 48° VOL. 142, ISSUE 111 OPINION...... A4 SPORTS...... B1-2 CLASSIFIED...... B6 LOW 40° POLICE/FIRE...... A5 COMICS...... B4 REAL ESTATE...... B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 OBITUARIES New hobbies arise during the pandemic Francis R. Laurino, 82 HOBBIES 1938 - 2021 From A1 NAPLES - Francis R. Laurino, North Shore said she 82, beloved husband of Jo- started building model anne (Karayianes) Laurino, for- boats during the pandem- merly of Lynn, MA and Norwalk, ic. CT, passed away with family by “I’m used to such a fast- his side in Naples, FL after a paced environment and I brief illness. Frank was born needed something I could in Lynn on July 24,1938 and put laser focus into,” she graduated from Lynn English said. “I can work on a boat High School where he took for hours and it’s so de- pride in playing football for all tailed, it requires all my four years as “Frank the Tank” focus and before I know it, #48. That was also where he I’ve passed half the day.” met his heart and soul, Joanne, While some people prac- with whom he married on No- ticed new recipes and ex- vember 13, 1960. What start- plored YouTube workouts, ed as high school sweethearts others have turned to turned into 60 devoted years knitting, embroidery and of marriage and a lifetime of crocheting. unconditional love. camping out at Ram with oth- Rosalyn Brianna and Frank is survived by his four er local families. For most of Kendra Jamilette, both of PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK children including Dori Mitzi his life, his passion for church the Greater Boston area, (David), Hillsborough, NC, Dar- brought him to St. Joseph’s said they spent some time Emily Bucklin of Lynn works on an illustration that she will sell on her lene DeRosa, Stratford, CT, Ju- Church in South Norwalk, CT sewing while quarantined. Etsy page. lie Bifano, Naples, FL, and Jay where he met Father Bernelli “I relearned how to sew on “victory gardens” and continue planting in her improving a new skill can Laurino (Amy), Easton, CT, his and helped organize the Living on a sewing machine and Stations of the Cross where he said “backyard garden- yard this summer. have positive effects on eight grandchildren including made masks galore,” Bri- portrayed Jesus for many of ers are coming together, Art has become some- mental health. Victoria, Amanda, and Taylor anna said. Bifano, Nicky and Alec DeR- those years. He also helped or- mostly virtually, to learn what of a stress reliever “Creative hobbies and She also mentioned osa, Elena Mitzi, Gianna and ganize yearly trips to see God- and share stories on how to many as well. Adult col- learning new skills can the increase in free time Luca Laurino, and his great spell on Broadway, bike rides to to grow vegetables, fruits oring books grew in pop- help by distracting people allowed her to get back granddaughter and the apple Sherwood Island, and learned and flowers as the novel ularity over the past few from their worries. It can of his eye, Johanna Bifano. He how to play the mandolin with into spiritual and witch coronavirus raises fears years, but USA Today said help them come to terms is also survived by his brother, his daughter Dori to perform practices, which led her to about disruptions in food suppliers in the industry with or reappraise things Edward Laurino (Kathy), as well with church at nursing homes become a certified Reiki supplies and the cost of saw an uptick in interest and get a new perspective; as Edward Karayianes (Laure- and on special occasions. practitioner. food in a down economy.” for their products since plus it can really boost na), James Karayianes, Elaine Additionally, he was active in The urge for outdoor ac- Gabrielle Dindinger, of the pandemic started. confidence and self-es- Lazurek (Gary), and several The Rite of Christian Initiation tivities accompanied the the North Shore area, said Emily Bucklin of Lynn teem,” she said. nieces and nephews. of Adults (RCIA) working with pandemic, encouraging she picked up gardening said she began an Etsy The Centers for Disease Frank worked as a tireless those interested in converting some to turn to garden- during the pandemic. shop and an Instagram Control and Prevention chef and restaurateur while to Catholicism. Later in life, he ing. Good Morning Amer- “I had my tiny city lawn page to share her art. (CDC) encourages people owning and operating Loaves developed a passion for draw- ica and the Today Show sodded and I planted hy- “I started making greet- to take breaks from watch- & Fishes Restaurant for many ing. He covered every inch of hosted multiple segments drangeas,” she said. “I ing cards, customized ing, reading, or listening years. He met countless life- his walls as well as his family’s on how to incorporate amassed a large collec- portraits and digital wall to news stories, including long friends throughout this en- with his beautiful drawings. We gardening into one’s life tion of orchids that are prints,” she said. “I bought those on social media, and deavor. His passion for cooking all know this was one of his throughout the pandemic. constantly re-blooming, an iPad last May and have to spend some time doing did not just stop at work and favorite topics of conversation, “Victory gardens,” which hibiscus and other plant been making and selling an activity that helps you carried into his home as well his latest drawing. Frank cher- were created during World babies, which I harbored art since,” she said. unwind. where he prepared some of the ished his family and friends. War I and II in the United inside with me through- Dr. Daisy Fancourt, asso- “Try to do some other best meals for his family and Each and every one of you held States, United Kingdom, out the winter, but are ciate professor of psycho- activities you enjoy,” the friends. Frank was the patriarch a special place in his heart. Canada, Australia and patiently awaiting their biology and epidemiology CDC advised. for all family gatherings of ev- Service Information: Fu- Germany, grew in popu- return to my patio.” at University College Lon- Allysha Dunnigan can ery occasion where family and neral arrangements will be larity last summer. She said she ordered don, told Positive.News be reached at adunnigan@ good food was the main event. held at 10:00 a.m. on April ABC News did a segment new plants last week to that taking up a hobby or itemlive.com. The things he would cook were 29, 2021 at St. Peter the like none other. Frank was also Apostle Catholic Church, an avid boater and picked up 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock many lifelong friends through Road, Naples, FL 34112. Ser- Swampscott candidates debate his love of boating. Enjoying vices will be live streamed the Norwalk Islands, he loved for those unable to attend. diversity, schools in forum DIVERSITY way,” Webster said. “More projects, pointing to the be the best men for the po- New virus cases From A1 conversations with the UU controversial Elm Place sition. church or neighbors to re- 40B project, which has Patsios said he was run- idea, although she said she ally make them feel like been approved by the state ning because he had felt wasn’t sure if it needed to they’re going to be part of despite town opposition. shut out of town politics reported across be a full-time position. something big and they re- “I wonder if the reason and wanted more trans- Webster declined to ally feel it’s the right thing this particular develop- parency, mentioning a mo- make a statement either to do. In order to do that er thought they would be ment in the March 1 spe- North Shore way on whether she sup- it’s going to be lots of com- able to do that is because cial town meeting in which ported the building of the munication and without a we have been allowing McClung had muted Pat- new elementary school By Gayla Cawley Ten new cases were re- threat ... It’s up to them. some of these buildings sios’ microphone on Zoom. building, saying her opin- ITEM STAFF ported in Revere, which It’s their property and they to take place, and what’s “As moderator, I will do ion was “personal,” and now has 10,546 cases and purchased it.” wrong with just one more?” my utmost to ensure our New coronavirus cases 161 deaths, the city web- that she wanted to be sure were reported Friday in the old Hadley Elementary Webster acknowledged Webster said, referring to residents are respected, site said. several times throughout recent market-rate and and transparency in our Lynn, Lynnfield, Peabody, Marblehead has report- School building was put to Revere, and Salem. good use if a new school the conversation she was luxury developments such town government will be ed 27 new cases over the not fully informed about as White Court and The paramount in my tenure,” In Lynn, 41 new cases past week to bring the was built. were reported to bring the the details of goings-on at Landing at Vinnin Square. Patsios said. town’s total numbers to However, she specified city’s caseload to 17,066. Town Hall, avoiding an- “The reality is, there are McClung defended his 1,295 cases and 31 deaths, that she was not in favor Of that total, 405 cas- swering questions about tools we need to be using actions, saying they were according to town data. of using eminent domain es are active, 212 people town finances because she to be ready for these proj- justified and broke no Lynnfield (1,172 cases, to take control of land in have died, and 16,449 didn’t have all the informa- ects,” Spellios said. “They rules. 29 deaths) reported six that or any other project in have recovered from the town, something that has tion. are coming, whether we “I’m here to ensure full virus, according to city new cases, Nahant (246 On the subject of afford- support them or not.” and fair debate, but full cases, eight deaths) re- been mentioned as an op- data. tion with respect to divert- able housing and develop- In addition to Spellios and fair debate is not the ported no change, and Forty-six new cases have ing traffic from the school ment in Swampscott, both and Webster, moderator same thing as endless de- numbers were not updat- been reported in Peabody through the neighboring candidates agreed that candidates Charles Patsios bate,” he said. ed in Saugus or Swamp- since Wednesday to bring Unitarian Universalist more housing was needed, and Michael McClung, the Tréa Lavery can be the city’s total number of scott. church property. but that the town needed current town moderator, reached at tlavery@item- cases to 6,985. The city’s As of Tuesday, Sau- “There has to be another to be on board with new discussed why they would live.com. death toll is 314 and 6,193 gus had 4,016 cases and people have recovered, the 71 deaths, and numbers health department said. have not been updated in In Salem, 23 new cas- Swampscott (1,097 cases, School Committee member Ford es were reported to bring 19 deaths) since April 8. the city’s total numbers to Gayla Cawley can be 4,547 cases and 80 deaths, reached at gcawley@item- according to the city web- live.com. Follow her on won’t seek re-election site. Twitter @GaylaCawley. FORD volvements. the committee for the new entire life and he has al- From A1 “John Ford has always Pickering Middle School ways been good to my been prepared, dedicated, because he has a wealth family,” Satterwhite said. call 781-593-7700 ext. 2 School project. and thoughtful — qual- of knowledge on buildings “As a School Committee to start your He sums up his experi- ities any board member as the chairperson of the member, John is passion- daily subscription. ence with the School Com- should aspire to,” Nich- building and grounds sub- ate about education and mittee as “great.” olson said. “He has been committee. making sure our students “I’ve always enjoyed particularly helpful and “He gets to see a wide and educators are in safe it,” he said. “I’m just very knowledgeable about our view of the city of Lynn buildaings.” happy to have been lucky school facilities and ath- and the students’ needs,” Satterwhite encouraged enough to have been elect- letics programs. His keen Gately said. “I can’t be- people to send their best ed 10 times.” insight and friendly de- lieve he’s leaving.” wishes to Ford as he ends After the tough year the meanor would add a lot Committee member Bri- his time on the School schools have faced due to to any conversation. Be- an Castellanos said it was Committee in January the pandemic, Ford says cause of his passion, that’s an honor to work along- 2022. he is still going to miss be- particularly true for any side Ford. The Lynn School Com- ing on the School Commit- conversation about issues “John Ford has dedicat- mittee is only seeing tee come January when that involve the students ed his time and efforts to three incumbents running his term is over. of Lynn.” serving the students and for re-election this year. “My wife has already Another longtime School families of Lynn with in- Members Satterwhite and said, ‘you might be a mis- Committee member, Lor- tegrity and passion,” he Nicholson have submit- erable grump in January,’ raine Gately, said she was said. “I have learned a ted nomination papers to Don’t let the and she might be right,” sad to hear about Ford not great deal from him and run for mayor, while com- he said. “I’m not going running for re-election, appreciated the wisdom mittee members Gately, story go untold. anywhere, I’ll be available saying she will miss him and insight he brought to Castellanos and Don- and I’m sure I’ll still be in- so much. the School Committee. I na Coppola are seeking Share your loved one’s story. volved in some way.” “He’s a great resource to have the utmost respect re-election. Fellow School Commit- our community,” she said. for Ford and he will be New candidates for this [email protected] | 781-593-7700 tee member Jared Nich- “He’s always been sup- missed.” committee include Rocio olson said Ford will be portive and thoughtful to School Committee mem- Mora, Eric Dugan, Tiffa- missed on the committee, our community for all of ber Michael Satterwhite ny Jean Magnolia, Lenny but that there is no doubt the needs of our students described Ford as being Pena and Sandra Lopez. In partnership with he will continue to serve and staff.” passionate about his fami- Allysha Dunnigan can the students of Lynn Gately said she hopes ly and his city. be reached at adunnigan@ through his various in- Ford is able to serve on “I have known John my itemlive.com. SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A3 New bus and bike lanes make for safer Lynn commute By Elyse Carmosino tify strategies to make tran- mendation through Mass- In June 2020, the Bak- clists, motorists, and public public spaces in support of ITEM STAFF sit service faster and more DOT’s Lynn Transit Action er-Polito administration transportation customers. public health, safe mobility, reliable for residents. Plan, an ongoing planning launched the Shared Building on the success and renewed commerce. LYNN — The city of Lynn, After the plan recom- initiative in partnership Streets and Spaces pro- of the Shared Streets and MassDOT, and MBTA have “These improvements mended the project, Mass- with the city to make it eas- gram to support quick-build Spaces initiative, MassDOT announced the completion will make it easier, safer, DOT worked quickly to ad- ier for Lynn residents to get projects that can bring extended the program to of a series of quick-build, and more reliable for Lynn vance the design. where they need to go with meaningful benefits to cities help municipalities address multimodal road treat- residents to get around “Ridership on Lynn bus public transit. and towns. The program is the particular challenges ments, including shared their city and access work- routes like the 455 have The plan aims to identify modeled after the admin- of winter amid the ongoing bus-bike lanes and dedicat- force opportunities, educa- been resilient throughout strategies for faster, more istration’s 2016 Complete public health crisis. ed bike lanes, along North the pandemic,” said Mas- reliable transit services for Streets Funding Program, Shared Streets and Spac- tion, and essential services Common Street, South sachusetts Bay Transpor- the city, into Boston, and during the current crisis Common Street, and Mar- which, as of January 2020, es provided cities and tation Authority (MBTA) throughout the North Shore has awarded $46 million towns with grants as small and moving forward,” said ket Street. General Manager Steve through improvements to McGee. The quick-build changes to cities and towns for mu- as $5,000 and as large as Poftak, who added that bus, subway, ferry, and com- nicipal projects improving $500,000 to improve plazas, Elyse Carmosino can be are part of a Baker-Poli- systemwide bus ridership muter rail service. infrastructure to provide sidewalks, curbs, streets, reached at ecarmosino@ to administration effort to is around 44 percent, com- According to MassDOT, at safety for pedestrians, bicy- parking areas, and other itemlive.com. support safe, sustainable pared to pre-COVID data, the time of analysis, bus rid- transportation modes in the but ridership for the Route ers experienced delays of up wake of the COVID-19 pan- 455 has remained one of the to four minutes during peak demic. most durable, maintaining travel times along the .75 “This is a vital link for about 60 to 65 percent of its mile-long roadway. moving Lynn residents pre-COVID passengers. The project also provides through their city and to “These are essential trips, traffic calming benefits that other critical connections, and the bus lane on North improve safety for all road whether it is to the North- Common Street will make users by better organiz- ern Strand Community transit service safer and ing previously wide streets Trail or the Blue Line at more reliable for Lynn rid- along several sections. Nar- Wonderland,” said Acting ers,” Poftak said. “We are rowing lanes through strip- Transportation Secretary grateful to our partners, ing has been shown to en- Jamey Tesler. Mayor (Thomas M.) McGee, courage slower speeds and In 2019, the Massachu- and the city of Lynn and greater safety. The bike lane setts Department of Trans- MassDOT for helping bring elements are considered a portation (MassDOT), in this to fruition.” key connection between the partnership with the city The need for bus priority Northern Strand Commu- COURTESY PHOTO of Lynn, launched the Lynn on North Common Street nity Trail near Western Av- A Route 455 bus uses the new shared bus-bike lane on North Common Transit Action Plan to iden- was identified as a recom- enue and downtown Lynn. Street near the Lynn Public Library. Neighbors air concerns Five-story building over Peabody development proposed in Salem DEVELOPMENT The complex would in- tective visual buffer. In ad- dents have been waiting BUILDING agreement in place with the current owner of the From A1 clude studio, one-, two-, dition, abutters have been for something to be done From A1 and three-bedroom units. victimized by stormwater for nearly 15 years,” he property. “At five stories, the pro- followed by a ques- Amenities would include surges, which some resi- said. The building, as pre- posed building would tow- tion-and-answer session. recreation space, public dents said have adversely sented to the SRA, would Mayor Ted Bettencourt er over adjacent Crombie Saslaw said the meeting, workstations with Wi-Fi, affected their property use include 25 apartments, agreed with Saslaw. Street, including its di- which was televised live outside pool and grill sta- and quality of life. which would be a mix “When they came in and rect neighbor, the Wendt on Peabody Access TV, was tions, fitness center, club- Many residents ex- of studios, and one- and cleared the area (of all House,” reads a letter for an ideal opportunity, not house lounges and meeting pressed their concerns and, two-bedroom units. the trees), it was terrible Caroline Watson-Felt, the only for neighbors to share spaces, gaming areas and in a few cases, their oppo- and it’s been terrible for Ninety percent of the president of Historic Sa- apartments would be their concerns, but to help wet bars. sition to the project during 15 years,” he said. “Many lem. “We strongly oppose sold at market rate, Dan- the city put its 40B issues “We believe this is an Tuesday’s meeting. Among promises have been made, in the rearview mirror. allowing this height.” iel said, while 10 percent opportunity to repair the issues raised were in- but none have come to “One of the other reasons Historic Salem recom- would be marketed as af- the damage and beauti- creased traffic on Winona light. I can say I am not in we are having this meeting mended the height of fordable, at 60 percent of fy the entire parcel and Street, excessive lighting favor of the project and I tonight is that we know we the building could be re- the area median income the project will provide at night, the location of the am not opposed. are close to going above the duced by eliminating the (AMI), based on the U.S. much-needed housing and buildings, too much noise, “I know that Trammell 10 percent threshold limit planned retail space on Department of Housing increase tax revenues,” and too many units. Crow has a good reputa- for 40Bs, but we will be los- said TCR Managing Di- “There will be so much the first floor. The develop- and Urban Development’s ing some properties that tion. Without question, ment team, 38 Norman St. calculation of income. rector Andy Huntoon, who light from the lights in the something is going to hap- presently count, which will added that since stripping LLC, has proposed 1,652 Because of the way that parking areas,” one resi- pen here and I know many drop off, so the percentage the topsoil, the property is dent said. square-feet of retail space HUD calculates AMI, of you hoped it would be 12 will go back under 10 per- nothing more than a “big “I’m concerned about on the first floor, which apartments that are con- or 13 big, beautiful homes cent when the census is dirt site,” which he said dropping a project like Daniel said could house a sidered affordable at 60 as had been discussed at calculated,” Saslaw said. was a disservice to the city. this in the middle of a sin- restaurant or cafe. percent AMI would be one point. Personally, I am “We want to make sure “We intend to build a gle-family neighborhood as “The intersection where considered affordable to to be able to put this 40B lifestyle community with this is not a peace and qui- pleased that Trammell this building is being a family of four making threat away for the next amenities and turn this et project,” another neigh- Crow is willing to talk and proposed is a really dan- $71,400 a year, which is 10 years, but we need one, property into something bor said. meet with us.” gerous intersection, as it higher than the real me- maybe two more good proj- that will be enjoyed for “Why can’t the buildings Despite the opposition, is now without more cars dian household income of ects that have been fully years to come. I know peo- be moved closer to Route Huntoon said he felt the and traffic being put near Salem, or $65,565 a year. vetted. Is this one of them? ple are wary because of 1?” asked another neigh- meeting went very well. it,” reads another letter The developer’s applica- It may be or it may not be. the horrible way they have bor. “I think we had a very from Salem resident Lin- tion will be revisited at the It’s too early to tell until been treated, but we in- The answer to that inqui- productive meeting and it da McLaughlin. “The con- next SRA meeting on May we know what the final tend to listen to them. We ry was simple. was good to hear what peo- struction in an area like 12. If approved at that project will be.” understand where they are “We can’t, as we don’t ple said,” he said. “Right that would be horrible for meeting, it will be referred The project, which has an coming from.” own that property in front,” now, we are working hard traffic flow.” to the SRA Design Review estimated cost $65 million, Saslaw said he sympa- Huntoon said. to come up with some The site targeted for de- Board. If the project is calls for three four-story thizes with the plight of Saslaw believes there are better solutions based on velopment at 38 Norman approved, the developer buildings to be clustered neighbors, especially since several factors behind the what we heard. We’re not St. currently houses a sin- anticipates construction near the back of a 7.7-acre the property was stripped neighborhood objections. there yet, but we are get- gle-story building, which would be completed by De- parcel with access directly of all vegetation 14 years “There is a lack of trust ting there.” would be demolished if cember 2022. from Route 1 at or near the ago, which resulted in the toward elected officials, Anne Marie Tobin can be plans for the project moved Guthrie Scrimgeour entrance to Honey Dew loss of a densely wooded owners, boards and devel- reached at atobin@item- forward. Norman St. LLC can be reached at gscrim- Donuts. area that served as a pro- opers because these resi- live.com. has a purchase and sale [email protected].

LAW OFFICES OF Lynn announces three JAMES J. CARRIGAN • Social Security Disability • Workers Compensation finalists for chief of police • Accidents 25 years located across By Allysha didates prior to making the MBTA Transit Police from Lynn District Court Dunnigan his decision on the Lynn Department; the Chair of 15 Johnson St. ITEM STAFF police chief appointment. the Lynn Human Rights 781-596-0100 “I look forward to em- Commission Audrey JAMES J. CARRIGAN LYNN — Mayor Thom- ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN barking on this process in Jimenez; the city’s solici- LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL as M. McGee announced hiring the new chief of po- tor George Markopoulos; www.jamescarriganlaw.com the three finalists for the lice for the city of Lynn,” and the executive director [email protected] city’s new police chief on said McGee. “Each of the of the North Shore Lati- Friday. three finalists are highly no Business Association, Capt. Mark O’Toole, T qualified, and dedicated Frances Martinez. 781-593-7700 Capt. Christopher Reddy, members of our Lynn Po- Publishing Daily, except Sundays The group will also in- USPS-142-820 ISSN-8750-8249 and Deputy Chief Michael lice Department. I hope Vail have been selected clude a member of the Periodicals postage paid at Lynn, MA the public will take ad- Lynn Racial Justice Coa- and additional offices. A for consideration based vantage of this opportuni- Copyright ©2020 The Daily Item on their successful com- lition and a licensed pro- Subscriptions ty to share their thoughts fessional from the Lynn Prepaid by mail to all parts of the United States pletion of the required on the important topics T Community Health Cen- $30.00 for 4 weeks Civil Service Assessment the new Lynn police chief $95.00 for 13 weeks ter. Center exam that was should take into consider- $185.00 for 26 weeks In addition, McGee is $340.00 for 1 year conducted in March. ation before they step into in the final stages of the Send payment to and POSTMASTER, A A A The three candidates this role.” send address changes to: hiring process for the di- will meet with a stake- The stakeholder group The Daily Item versity, equity and inclu- 110 Munroe St. holder group, convened by will be facilitated by P.O. Box 5 sion officer position and McGee, and will be asked Lynn Schools Superinten- Lynn, MA 01903 to consider topics submit- dent Dr. Patrick Tutwiler he expects that officer to ted by the members of the and will include Andrea participate as a member general public. Baez, the branch execu- of the stakeholder group Members of the general tive director of the De- as well. ITEM CLASSIFIEDS public can submit topics makes Family YMCA and McGee thanked each of of discussion they believe a member of the Greater the members of the stake- GET RESULTS! are important to consider Lynn Chamber of Com- holder group for agreeing in the hiring of the next merce Board of Directors; to participate in the pro- chief of the Lynn Police Lt. Timothy Donovan the cess, saying their “input Call Customer Service Department at http:// president of the Lynn will be vital to making www.lynnma.gov/commu- Police Association; City the best decision for the to place an ad nity. This link will be live Councilor At-Large and city of Lynn.” until Tuesday, April 27. Public Safety Commit- Allysha Dunnigan can 781-593-7700, ext. 2 McGee will then meet tee member Brian Field; be reached at adunnigan@ individually with the can- Chief Kenneth Green of itemlive.com. A4 SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 OPINION

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E¦¡¦ M. G DIRECTORS Political stews are President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill M§¢ H. S¢¢ Chief Executive O cer John M. Gilberg Edward M. Grant E C J. GŸ C¡Ÿ Advertising Director Regional Editor Gordon R. Hall simmering in Florida 110 Munroe St. W J. K T¢  J £¤ Monica Connell Healey P.O. Box 5 Chief Financial O cer Editorial Editor J. Patrick Norton VERO BEACH, Fla. — The short term. of South Carolina and has Lynn, MA 01903 J N. W  C  T£¥ Michael H. Shanahan Dodgers are long gone, hav- “Florida is always going to on staff what it describes as Chief Operating O cer Community Relations Director Chairman Customer Service ing abandoned their one-time be competitive,” said Tony Fab- “a team of experienced Cap- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBLISHERS spring-training home here a rizio, a Republican strategist itol Hill veterans who have Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 dozen years ago. The snow- who was Trump’s pollster. “We fought and beaten back the Connecting Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 birds are ocking north to won it the last two presidential Washington establishment.” All Departments: Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 781-593-7700 Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 New Jersey and Michigan as elections, but races here are Across the state, behind the Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 the springtime temperatures won by less than three points. six white columns in the ele- Ext. 2 Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 soar. But in this season of A blowout here is ve points. gant governor’s mansion in Classi ed/Legal Advertising Brian C. šayer, 1996-1999 transition, all eyes suddenly Florida is always going to be Tallahassee, lives DeSantis, classi [email protected] Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 are on Florida. a state that may hold hope a former House member who Subscriptions This is the state where the for the Republicans but wind has garnered Tea Party sup- [email protected] John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 masks hardly went on, the up being catnip for the Demo- port and is a magnet for press Circulation spring break beach and bar crats.” coverage. [email protected] Here, in a state no longer crowds congealed, the gov- That is in part because Ext. 3 ernor erased the COVID-19 dened by Henry Flagler’s he is an iconoclast on the sanctions. This is where Don- railroad and the Indian Riv- Newsroom Trump scale — this month [email protected] ald J. Trump retreated in de- er region’s citrus groves, a he signed an executive order [email protected] nial and defeat. This is where fth of the population was forbidding governments and Ext. 4 two political gures from the born outside the country, and businesses to require “vacci- same state, both with roots in a third speaks a language Sports nation passports,” or certi- [email protected] EDITORIAL the U.S. Senate, might well at home other than English. cation of vaccinations — but compete for a single presiden- Moreover, the 14 percent of also because he is more agile Ext. 5 tial nomination, a phenome- Florida voters who are un- intellectually (Harvard Law, Retail and Online non not replicated since Hu- der age 30 — the future of 2005) and athletically (Little Advertising [email protected] bert Humphrey and Eugene the state — provided Joseph League World Series, 1991) Uniting to protect McCarthy of Minnesota. R. Biden Jr. with a 60-38 ad- than the 45th president. De- ADVERTISING This is the state where Ron vantage over Trump, and the Santis, 42, is from Dunedin, Ernie Carpenter Jr. DeSantis, maybe the nation’s next demographic slice, vot- Fla., the coronavirus home Director of Advertising most controversial — and ers aged 30-44, split almost and Business Development, ext. 1355 the Capitol of the Toronto Blue Jays, the [email protected] perhaps most visible — gov- evenly. Trump’s strongest age only major-league team from Ralph Mitchell ernor attracts attention north group was those over 65. Canada, a country Trump Editorial from the of Jacksonville and west of “People who think that Sales Representative, ext. 1313 once described as a threat to [email protected] Los Angeles Times editorial board Trump winning here means Pensacola. American national security. For the rst time since the Florida is a ‘red’ state are Patricia Whalen “DeSantis has chutz- Sales Representative, ext. 1310 It long has been clear that the Capitol Police were country learned what consti- misleading themselves,” said pah,” said Fabrizio, who has [email protected] woefully unprepared for the Jan. 6 assault on Con- tuted a dimpled chad and a Susan McManus, a Univer- worked with the governor. gress by rampaging supporters of then-President hanging chad — a distinction sity of South Florida political BUSINESS OFFICE “He’s not afraid to stand up Donald Trump bent on overturning the results of on which a presidency rested scientist. “The Democrats in Susan J. Conti to the crowd, he marches to the 2020 election. But a new report by the agency’s two decades ago — Florida is Florida ran the worst cam- Controller, ext. 1288 his own beat, and in many [email protected] inspector general documents in depressing detail central to American politics in paign in 2020 in years. The respects he’s much like Presi- lapses in training, readiness and intelligence as- a way that it never was when demographics in this state Ted Grant dent Trump. He punches back Publisher, ext. 1234 sessment. Andrew Jackson battled Sem- just do not favor the Republi- — but in a different way from [email protected] Inspector General Michael Bolton also reported inoles here, Harry Truman cans long-term.” Trump. He will tell you why Marian Kinney that the police were ordered not to employ “heavier, and Richard Nixon had winter Which is why the state — you are wrong but not give ext. 1212 less-lethal weapons” that might have dispersed the White Houses here, and John with its easy Southern tradi- you a public tongue-lashing.” [email protected] rioters. And he noted that an operational plan for F. Kennedy and the Bush fam- tions reshaped by retirees and Will Kraft the protest released on Jan. 5 stated that “there are ily vacationed here. wintertime refugees from the The big test for DeSantis — boosted recently by a bungled Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 no specic known threats” — despite a Jan. 3 intelli- The two most important Midwest and Northeast — is a [email protected] gence assessment that “Congress itself is the target post-election Republican con- political petri dish. “60 Minutes” segment that he Paula Villacreses on the 6th.” claves of the year have been Trump remains in Mar-a- turned to his advantage — is In testimony Thursday before the House Adminis- next year’s gubernatorial race, A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 here. The next Republican Lago retreat, emerging from [email protected] tration Committee, Bolton urged several sensible re- presidential nominee might time to time to roil the po- when he will likely face Nik- forms, including a beefed-up Civil Disturbance Unit, ki Fried, the very progressive Mike Shanahan have his base here. Only three litical waters, sometimes to Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 additional training for intelligence analysts and larger states account for more the discomt of Democrats, agriculture and consumer [email protected] classied briengs for members of the Capitol Police services commissioner, or Rep. political money than Florida, just as often to the distress Carolina Trujillo on emerging threats. He also called for the Capitol whose residents contributed of Republicans; only a week Charlie Crist, who was elected Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 Police to move to the posture of a “protective” agency $649.4 million in the last elec- ago, at a gathering of Repub- governor in 2006 as a Republi- [email protected] like the Secret Service, which could position it better tion cycle. And the population lican National Committee can but now is a Democrat. Jim Wilson to respond to threats such as the Jan. 6 riot. surge here likely will propel members at his Palm Beach Both would challenge De- Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 It’s obvious that the Capitol Police need to be bet- Florida from 27 members of club, he called the man who Santis’ claim, made at the [email protected] ter prepared for violent protests and to be more the House to 29, with the result shepherded his tax cuts and Conservative Political Ac- CIRCULATION alert to intelligence about such threats, given the that the state’s electoral votes judicial nominations through tion Conference conclave in increase in domestic terrorism in this country. But Lisa Mahmoud will grow from 29 to 31 for the the Senate a “stone-cold loser” Orlando, that despite more Manager, ext. 1239 Congress also needs to support improvements in the 2024 presidential election. and a “dumb son of a bitch,” than 34,000 COVID deaths, [email protected] operation of the Capitol Police and keep up biparti- But there is more: For a gen- characterizations that surely he has made Florida “an oasis san pressure on the agency. CUSTOMER SERVICE eration, California seemed did not please Mitch McCon- of freedom in a nation that’s There has been too much partisan skirmishing in to symbolize the future of nell, who has more power to- suffering from the yoke of op- La’ Mosha Ball the aftermath of the attack. Some Republicans have Customer Service, ext. 1276 day than Trump. pressive lockdowns.” questioned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s propos- American politics. Now a good [email protected] case can be made for Florida, And just last weekend, If DeSantis has a decisive al for a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot, GRAPHICS win, he may decide to declare fearing that it might become a vehicle for attacks which, like California, once also in Palm Beach, some for the presidency as the spir- on Trump. Others have suggested, incredibly, that was on the periphery of our of Trump’s consiglieres, in- Trevor Andreozzi civic life and indeed was the cluding former White House itual heir to Trump. Designer the assault on the Capitol wasn’t that big a deal. [email protected] Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., infamously said it “didn’t smallest (and arguably the chief of staff Mark Meadows, A 1972 Swampscott High Sean Casey seem like an armed insurrection to me.” Last month least consequential political- gathered to strategize the School graduate, David M. ly) of the Southern states. way ahead for the nonprot, Shribman is the Pulitzer Designer Trump told Fox News that his supporters — the ones [email protected] bashing police ofcers with agpoles and chanting, The emergence of the cen- Trump-oriented Conserva- Prize-winning former execu- “Hang Mike Pence” — posed “zero threat” on Jan. 6. trality of Florida has Repub- tive Partnership Institute. tive editor of the Pittsburgh Aaron Fee licans gleeful and Democrats The group is headed by for- Post-Gazette. Follow him on Designer Predictably, there were partisan overtones to [email protected] Thursday’s hearing. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., despondent, at least for the mer GOP Sen. Jim DeMint Twitter @ShribmanPG. Edwin Peralta Jr. asked Bolton about the role of the Speaker of the Designer House in the operation of the Capitol Police and LETTER TO THE EDITOR [email protected] the Capitol Police Board, its oversight authority. NEWSROOM Committee Chair Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., reminded Republicans that one member of the board, which Mike Alongi Pride and dismay in Swampscott Sports Editor, ext. 1228 Republicans criticized, had been appointed architect [email protected] of the Capitol by Trump. To the editor: And as encouraging as it rambling response delved Elyse Carmosino A bipartisan commitment to improvements in the was to hear her expertise and into the near conspiratorial, Reporter, ext. 1264 Capitol Police is necessary also because hard deci- In small towns like Swamp- record laid out rsthand, it promoting an unfounded the- [email protected] sions must be made about how to balance public scott, the work done by our was incredibly dishearten- ory behind the origins of the Allysha Dunnigan access to the Capitol, including for non-violent pro- ing to observe her challenger, coronavirus in a Wuhan virol- testers, with security for members of Congress at a elected board members can Reporter, ext. 1302 and to try to discern why he ogy lab — a theory since de- [email protected] time of legitimate concerns about violent domestic often be tiresome and thank- should earn the right to serve bunked by the World Health extremism. less, yet our dedicated neigh- Tréa Lavery When some of the Jan. 6 invaders suggested that bors constantly step forward the town of Swampscott. Organization. Reporter, ext. 1317 they were doing nothing wrong because the Capitol to do the hard work to support Juxtaposed with Hart- Against the backdrop of sky- [email protected] is “the people’s house,” they were perverting an im- and improve our community. mann’s detailed responses on rocketing anti-Asian violence, Gayla Cawley Swampscott’s handling of the and with clear links between Regional Editor, ext. 1236 portant principle: that Americans should be able to More than a year into a [email protected] see their representatives at the seat of the national once-in-a-generation pan- COVID-19 pandemic — in that violence and comments government. But that wasn’t the goal of the Jan. 6 demic, no one has exempli- which she explained how the such as Potts’, I nd this re- Cheryl Charles town has been consistently one sponse alone to be disqualify- News Editor, ext. 1278 rioters, whose mission was antithetical to democra- ed this spirit in Swampscott [email protected] step ahead of the state’s own ing to anyone running for a po- cy. The Capitol Police must be better trained to an- more than health board mem- public health guidelines — sition of authority in our town. Spenser Hasak ticipate and respond to such violence. ber Marianne Hartmann. Photographer, ext. 1332 Potts often appeared confused Potts’ performance was a As with all public health [email protected] and unprepared for questions tiring yet unsurprising re- professionals this past year, around the minutiae involved minder that a qualied, ex- Julia Hopkins Marianne’s role was quickly Photographer, ext. 1224 in serving on the town Board perienced woman must face transformed from a critical [email protected] of Health. an electoral challenge from a Thor Jourgensen cog in the town’s infrastruc- Most concerning was the man with no clear qualica- ture to frontline leader in a Editorial Editor, ext. 1267 apparent motivation behind tions for the position simply [email protected] literal ght for our lives. his choice to oppose a qual- because she once stood up to Throughout these difcult Daniel Kane ied nurse and experienced his behavior in a public fo- Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 months, she has consistently public health ofcial: Over rum. That’s why it’s import- [email protected] led with distinction, following a year ago, during a public ant for us to step up, support Steve Krause the science at a time when Zoom meeting on the town’s our community volunteers Senior Writer, ext. 1229 many of her peers on the fed- COVID-19 response, he was and get out to vote. [email protected] eral level were failing to meet removed after being repeat- And that’s why I’m writing Guthrie Scrimgeour these same standards. edly warned by Hartmann to declare that I’ll be voting Reporter, ext. 1222 [email protected] It was with great interest, and other town ofcials for for Marianne Hartmann’s therefore, that we tuned into making racist remarks over experience, qualications and Anne Marie Tobin Assignment Editor, ext. 1307 the town forum for the con- the origin of the coronavirus. record on April 27. [email protected] tested Swampscott Board of When pressed on his exact TECHNOLOGY Health seat between Hart- comments, including “China Alex Jafarzadeh mann and George Potts. virus,” and “Kung u,” Potts’ Swampscott 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] SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A5 POLICE/FIRE Salem man arrested on home All address information, particu- Accidents larly arrests, re ect police records. In the event of a perceived inac- A report of a motor vehicle invasion, drug and weapons charges curacy, it is the sole responsibility crash at 12:09 p.m. Wednes- day on Humphrey Street. of the concerned party to contact A motor vehicle crash was By Tréa Lavery sion of a knife in violation pushing a Salem detective said a man holding a pit the relevant police department and reported at 1:22 a.m. Fri- ITEM STAFF of a municipal ordinance, out of the way, before be- bull on a leash shouted have the department issue a no- day at Lafayette and Maple assault and battery on a ing apprehended, state po- expletives at them and tice of correction to the Daily Item. SALEM — State and Sa- police of cer, disorderly lice said. told them they were not streets. A 23-year-old woman lem police arrested a man Corrections or clarications will not conduct, resisting arrest, Police found a large welcome in the building. was arrested (see arrests). Wednesday evening who be made without express notice of and giving a false name to knife and cocaine on Gon- A group of neighbors and was a suspect in a home zalez. Near the basement bystanders soon joined change from the arresting police police. Complaints invasion, and who was Of cers arrived at 19 window that Gonzalez had him and shouted verbal department. found carrying a knife and Palmer St. Wednesday to gone through, they found threats and expletives at A caller reported a man was a large amount of cocaine. serve an arrest warrant a bag containing more co- the of cers. More Salem LYNN taking rocks from the beach Kenneth Gonzalez, 48, of for the home invasion caine, bringing the total to police of cers were dis- and said “that can’t be le- Salem, was charged with charge and saw Gonzalez approximately 448 grams, patched to the scene to Arrests gal” at 6:03 p.m. Wednesday accessory before the fact to run into the building car- and cash in excess of quell the crowd, state po- at Harbor Avenue and Flint home invasion, traf cking rying an object. Gonzalez $50,000, state police said. lice said. Bonifacio Crisostomo-Car- Street. Police were unable to in cocaine, possession of a attempted to ee through As of cers were search- Tréa Lavery can be dona, 40, of 38 Story Ave., locate the man. Class A narcotic with in- a basement window and ing the property and ar- reached at tlavery@item- was arrested and charged tent to distribute, posses- ran up a set of stairs, resting Gonzalez, they live.com. with unlicensed operation A caller reported there was of a motor vehicle, one-way maskless grocery shopping street violation, and on war- in Marblehead at 10:29 a.m. rants for OUI-liquor, unli- Thursday on Rowland Street. Lynn sued by school bus provider censed operation of a motor Police referred the caller to vehicle, leaving the scene of the Board of Health. BUS other municipalities have “The Commonwealth vide, saying the city is not property damage, and assault From A1 jeopardized the avail- stated that it believed in default. and battery at 12:11 p.m. Theft ability of transportation that, as a matter of munic- “The contract at issue been trying since the out- for students returning to ipal nance law, there was de ned the services as Friday. set of this controversy to Brian Lepore, 51, of 12 A report of a larceny/ school and that many of no prohibition on payment “transportation” and not engage in a discussion Forenza Road, Peabody, was forgery/fraud at 8:41 a.m. the bus companies can- to STAM members for as “readiness of transpor- with the city to resolve the arrested and charged with not sustain the burden of these services,” the claim tation service” or some Wednesday on Pequot Road. outstanding balance. trespassing, Class A drug these costs and will be out said. other way as you suggest,” A caller reported she was “We had hoped to come possession, and Class B drug of business. In June 2020, Gov. Char- said Markopoulos in the scammed out of a vacation to a resolution without possession at 10:19 p.m. “Through this action, lie Baker signed a law that letter. she paid for. ling suit and have sent Thursday. NRT seeks to hold Lynn stated “school districts Markopoulos also said A report of unemployment several proposals for set- Michael McDonald, 28, of responsible for the damag- may lawfully pay vendors he has tried to work with fraud at 9:44 a.m. Wednes- tlement, without receiving 96 Hamilton St., was arrest- es it has caused NRT aris- whether or not services NRT, suggesting they pro- day on Ratlin Road. any edits to our proposed ed and charged with armed were actually rendered agreements,” Kennedy ing from the city’s breach vide other transportation assault to murder, armed of the parties’ contracts,” due to COVID-19.” This services such as delivering robbery, assault and battery PEABODY said in the email. “We have repeatedly offered says the claim. law was ultimately ex- subsidized meals to Lynn with a dangerous weapon, as- According to the claim, tended to cover the 2021 students, but Markopou- sault and battery with serious the city the same deal oth- Arrests the School Transportation scal year. los said NRT was unre- bodily injury, and on warrants er municipalities across for two counts of assault and Ryan C. Ouellette, 31, of the state have agreed to, Association of Massachu- Markopoulos said it is sponsive to this request. battery on a police of cer, two 144 Shore Drive, was arrest- but the city has insisted setts (STAM) sent a letter the policy of the City So- NRT led the claim to various districts that licitor’s of ce to not com- counts of resisting arrest, and ed on a courtesy booking at on further discounts.” against Lynn this week were refusing to pay, in- ment on ongoing litiga- and has not yet received Class B drug possession at 11 a.m. Friday. The claim led by NRT cluding Lynn. tion, but he provided The a response. Markopoulos 6:41 p.m. Thursday. Tina Marie Whitten, 38, states that “Lynn, unfor- tunately, like many other The letter explained that Item with a public record said the law department of 12 Harrison Ave., Apt. 2, districts were not prohib- from last summer that will be ling an answer to Accidents Salem, was arrested and municipalities across the Commonwealth, has used ited from paying STAM states the city’s position the complaint on Tuesday. charged with operation of a A report of a motor vehicle the pandemic to take the members for services they with respect to the pay- Kennedy said NRT’s motor vehicle with a suspend- crash at 5:36 p.m. Thursday avoidance of its obliga- were continuing to render. ment for services. contract with the city of at Broad and Spring streets; ed license and using an elec- tions to a whole new lev- The claim also states the This was a letter sent Lynn is still ongoing, and at 4:31 p.m. Thursday at Park tronic device while operating el by improperly trying to same letter was sent to the by Markopoulos to Ken- NRT still plans to drive Street and Western Avenue; at a motor vehicle at 5:56 p.m. shift all ongoing costs, ex- Attorney General’s of ce, nedy and her co-worker, the students in a couple of 3:52 p.m. Friday at Broad and Thursday. penses, and nancial obli- the Governor’s of ce, the Howard Cooper, stating it weeks when the city’s new Market streets. Division of Local Services was unfortunate to have transportation plan com- A report of a motor vehicle gations under the parties’ Accidents received a previous letter crash with personal injury at contract onto the trans- in the Department of Rev- mences. portation vendors them- enue, and the Executive from Kennedy and Cooper Allysha Dunnigan can 3:24 p.m. Friday at Casco A report of a motor vehicle and York roads. selves.” Of ce for Administration demanding Lynn pay for be reached at adunnigan@ crash at 2:29 p.m. Thursday The claim says Lynn and and Finance (ANF). services NRT did not pro- itemlive.com. at Chipotle Mexican Grill at Assaults 210C Andover St.; at 7:01 A report of an assault and p.m. Thursday at Bill & Bob’s Liberty sues Jerry Falwell Jr. battery at 3:57 p.m. Thursday Roast Beef at 2 Central St.; at 15 Paci c St.; at 4:01 p.m. at 9:27 p.m. Thursday at Jiffy By Sarah Rankin Thursday at North Shore Com- Lube at 230 Andover St. ASSOCIATED PRESS munity College at 300 Broad St. Complaints RICHMOND, Va. — Lib- erty University has led a Overdose A report of a disturbance at civil lawsuit against its for- 6:05 p.m. Thursday at Mobile mer leader, Jerry Falwell A report of an overdose at Estates at 286 Newbury St. A Jr., seeking tens of millions 1:17 p.m. Friday at My Broth- in damages after the two er’s Table at 100 Willow St. caller reported a white man in a hooded sweatshirt was wav- parted ways acrimoniously last year. ing a large knife and making LYNNFIELD The complaint, led threats toward people in the Thursday in Lynchburg Cir- Arrest area. The caller said people cuit Court, alleges Falwell were yelling the name “Joe.” crafted a “well-resourced Marina McMahon, 21, of Police checked the area and exit strategy” from his role 38 Ledge Road, was arrest- reported the suspect was as president and chancellor ed and charged with making gone upon arrival. in the form of a lucrative annoying phone calls, making 2019 employment agree- obscene phone calls, making Fire ment while withholding FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS a false bomb threat, making a damaging information from Liberty University has led a civil lawsuit against its former leader, Jer- threat to commit a crime with A report of a stove re at the evangelical school about ry Falwell Jr., seeking millions in damages after the two parted ways murder, making a threat to 6:25 p.m. Thursday at 26 a personal scandal that acrimoniously last year. commit a crime with assault Chestnut St. Police reported would explode into public and battery, and criminal the stove was carried outside view the following year. well had a “ duciary duty to “The time for Falwell Jr. to to the lawsuit. harassment at 12:39 p.m. “Despite his clear duties Tuesday. and the re was extinguished. disclose Granda’s extortive cash in on Liberty’s prodi- The lawsuit alleges three as an executive and of cer actions, and to disclose the gious success had arrived,” counts: breach of contract, Accident Theft at Liberty, Falwell Jr. chose potential for serious harm it says of the contract nego- breach of duciary duty and personal protection,” the to Liberty.” tiations. The lengthy trea- statutory conspiracy. A report of a motor vehicle A report of a larceny at 9:41 lawsuit says. Instead, Falwell “fur- tise includes subsections On the second count, the It also alleges that Fal- crash at 2:58 p.m. Thursday p.m. Thursday at 11 Magno- thered the conspiracy of si- with titles such as “Falwell’s lawsuit says it seeks dam- well failed to disclose and on Condon Circle. lia Way. A caller reported she lence and negotiated a 2019 Auspicious Acts of August ages in excess of $10 million. address “the issue of his thought items in her apart- Employment Agreement of 2020” and “Falwell Jr.’s On the conspiracy charge, it personal impairment by Assaults ment that could lead to fraud that contained a higher sal- Hard Fall,” referencing a seeks $10 million in com- alcohol” and has refused were stolen. ary from Liberty,” the suit tumble down the stairs that pensatory damages and A report of an assault at to fully return con dential says. prompted a 911 call. argues that sum should be 3:02 p.m. Tuesday at Ever- information and other per- The lawsuit argues that According to the lawsuit, tripled, as allowed by state ett Bank at 771 Salem St. A SAUGUS sonal property belonging to Falwell and Granda’s ac- after Falwell gave a radio law under limited circum- caller reported a man and a Liberty. interview about the yacht woman were ghting in the Accidents In a statement, Falwell tions have injured Liberty’s stances, plus $350,000 in enrollment, hurt fundrais- photo in which he offered a punitive damages. Liberty parking lot. said the lawsuit was full of “slurred” explanation, Becki A report of a motor vehicle “lies and half truths” and ing, disrupted faculty, result- is also seeking other costs crash at 9:44 p.m. Thursday ed in the 2019 agreement Falwell “stepped in.” and fees. Complaints called it an attempt to de- The lawsuit says Bec- that proved “detrimental Falwell, an attorney and in the area of Border Cafe on fame him and discredit his ki Falwell contacted three A well-being check was per- to Liberty’s interests” and real estate developer, had Broadway; at 7:28 a.m. Friday record. members of the executive formed after a caller reported damaged the school’s repu- led Liberty since the 2007 in the area of Sunoco Gas “I assure you that I will committee of Liberty’s board a teenage boy was running in tation. Granda is not named death of his televangelist fa- Station on Broadway. defend myself against it to alert them to what “she and out of traf c on S Broad- as a defendant in the suit. ther, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, with conviction,” he said. described as her husband’s way at 3:22 p.m. Tuesday. University spokesman who also founded the Moral Police checked the area, but Complaints Falwell’s departure from excessive use of alcohol.” the Virginia university in Scott Lamb said Liberty’s “Becki’s heartfelt appeal Majority, making evangel- were unable to locate the A girl called the station at “only word on the subject is icals a key force in the Re- teenager. August 2020 came soon made an impact on Liberty’s 4:22 p.m. Thursday to report after Giancarlo Granda, a the lawsuit itself.” leaders and helped provide publican party. A report of a suspicious Before the Granda scan- In early 2016, Falwell be- person at 5:30 p.m. Wednes- she was struck with a stick by younger business partner a context for understand- dal exploded, Falwell had come one of the rst conser- day at Whole Foods Market several other youths she was of the Falwell family, said ing Falwell’s questionable already been on leave after vative Christians to endorse at 100 Market St. A caller re- with at the playground of the he had a yearslong sexual public comments, worrying ported a driver may have had Veterans Memorial School on relationship with Falwell’s posting a photo on social behavior, and inappropriate Donald Trump for the pres- a gun on him. Police reported Hurd Avenue. Of cers were wife, Becki Falwell, and that media that sparked an up- social media posts,” the law- idency. He went on to court roar. It showed Falwell on controversy and stay in the the vehicle was gone upon dispatched for more informa- Jerry Falwell participated suit says. a yacht with a drink in his news, vigorously criticizing their arrival. tion. in some of the liaisons as a The lawsuit also alleges hand and his arm around Democrats online. A male caller reported voyeur. there were concerns at Lib- Although the Falwells ac- a young woman who was erty that Falwell “smelled of In late August, shortly MARBLEHEAD he was being followed at knowledged that Granda not his wife, their pants un- alcohol during work interac- after Falwell’s resignation, 7:08 p.m. Thursday. Of cers Arrest and Becki Falwell had an zipped and his underwear tions.” Liberty announced that it were dispatched to the Red affair, Jerry Falwell denied exposed. It was agreed that Fal- was opening an indepen- Miranda J. Arvilla-Rice, 23, Roof Inn on Broadway and any participation. The cou- The complaint, written well would go on leave and dent investigation into Fal- of Ipswich, was arrested and spoke with the calling party ple alleged that Granda with a ourish, offers new Liberty would pay for his well’s tenure as president. charged with OUI-liquor and at length.The calling party sought to extort them by details reecting the uni- “rehab,” but a dispute later The inquiry remains ongo- negligent operation of a mo- claimed he needed no ser- threatening to reveal the re- versity’s perspective on its emerged between Falwell ing, and the school has not tor vehicle at 1:22 a.m. Friday. vices. lationship. rift with Falwell both before and school leaders over the released any preliminary The lawsuit says that Fal- and after the photo scandal. type of treatment, according information from it. A6 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 Lynn and Mass General Brigham form mobile vaccination alliance By Elyse Carmosino accessible as possible with tor of diversity, equity, and ITEM STAFF a multi-pronged team ap- inclusion at Salem Hospi- proach by opening up the tal, which is a member of LYNN — The city's De- Lynn Tech vaccination Mass General Brigham. partment of Public Health, site, which is up to 6,000 “Our community care Lynn Community Health vaccinations a week, and team includes staff from Center, and Mass General conducting designated across our system with a Brigham will host a joint, vaccine clinics at our se- range of skill sets and lan- mobile COVID-19 vacci- nior and affordable hous- guage capabilities who are nation operation, which ing buildings, and for our dedicated to vaccinating will of cially launch on rst responders, educa- the most vulnerable resi- Monday to coincide with tors, and essential work- dents of Lynn.” vaccine eligibility expand- ers,” said Mayor Thomas Eligible community ing to the general public. M. McGee. partners for mobile vac- Lynn Public Health Di- “We also vaccinated a cination clinics include ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK rector Michele Desmarais number of our homebound Lynn businesses, com- said the program’s goal residents before the state munity organizations, or DCR will begin enforcing metered parking along Revere Beach Boule- is to meet people where launched their homebound places of worship. vard starting May 1. they are in order to reduce program. This vaccination Registration for a mobile barriers to vaccination in operation is building upon clinic is available online at: hard-to-reach communi- those tremendous efforts. https://forms.office.com/ Revere to give residents spaces ties. I encourage everyone to Pages/ResponsePage.as- “I am very proud of the get vaccinated through px?id=T11uPZRKVEzK_ By Tréa Lavery fair and reasonable bal- 8 p.m, and there is no incredible work done by one of these opportunities, NbRzISn_hCQ5t92dBB- ITEM STAFF ance that protects Revere time limit on the meters. our Department of Public residents and keeps our Payment by coin, card or so we can nally get past jZJNzhlrNR5UQUdKS- REVERE — Nearly 200 Health staff to vaccinate beach accessible to the smartphone app will not this pandemic.” Fc0RUhYMTVDTVhQN- resident-only parking so many members of our people of Revere,” said be required until May 1, State data shows that as 1JPQjZVNTIxQy4u. spaces will be created on state Rep. Jessica Gianni- but in the future, visitors community to date,” Des- of April 13, 24,618 Lynn Once submitted, staff the west side of Revere no (D-Revere). “By creat- will be required to pay to marais said. “Offering mo- residents are fully vacci- from the Lynn Commu- Beach Boulevard, accord- ing resident-only park- park from April 15 to Oct. bile vaccine clinics creates nated and 13,349 are par- nity Health Center or ing to a new agreement a more comfortable and tially vaccinated. Overall, the Lynn Department of ing along the residential/ 15. between the city and the business side of Revere accessible environment 38 percent of Lynn’s pop- Public Health will contact Revenue from the me- Massachusetts Depart- Beach Boulevard, as well for people to get vaccinat- ulation has received their applicants as soon as pos- ters, which are also being ment of Conservation and as on Ocean Avenue, Re- ed.” rst dose of either the sible to schedule an ap- installed in other DCR-op- Recreation. vere residents who live on The operation has been P zer or Moderna vaccine, pointment based on staff erated locations around The DCR, which oper- the beach will be able to piloted over the last two or the single dose of the and vaccine supply and the Greater Boston area, ates the beach, began in- continue parking in front weeks with clinics at a Johnson & Johnson vac- availability. will support the statewide stalling parking meters of their homes while also handful of businesses and cine. The city is asking res- park system. on the road last week, and allowing any Revere resi- places of worship for el- idents seeking individu- “These changes will pro- “We are proud to work originally planned to have dent who wishes to utilize igible populations based with the health center al appointments to visit them on both sides of the the beach the opportunity vide a signi cant amount on the state’s guidelines. and the city of Lynn on https://www.lchcnet.org/ street. to continue to park for free of no-cost parking to the The city's new mobile clin- a comprehensive mobile covid-19-vaccine-sched- Now, no meters will be in designated areas.” people of Revere,” said ic will launch of cially on vaccination strategy and uling. Those seeking ap- installed on the west side "Our top priority in col- state Rep. Jeffrey Turco Monday as Massachusetts have deployed a robust pointments for someone from Revere Street to Car- laborating with Commis- (D-Winthrop). “That said, vaccine eligibility expands team of employees to help homebound should visit ey Circle, and 24/7 resi- sioner (Jim) Montgomery I look forward to working to all people aged 16 and assist with community http://www.lynnma.gov/ dent-only spaces will be and DCR was to minimize with my colleagues in the older, according to a state- vaccination efforts,”said covid19/vaccine.shtml#g- created in their place and the impact this program Legislature to make sure ment from the mayor's of- Christine Valdes, M.D., a pm1_4. along all of Ocean Avenue. will have on our resi- that monies raised on Re- ce. family medicine physician Elyse Carmosino can be The city will also imple- dents," Mayor Brian Arri- vere Beach stay on Revere “Our goal has always at North Shore Physicians reached at ecarmosino@ ment seasonal resident go said. Beach." been to make vaccines as Group and medical direc- itemlive.com. parking in neighborhoods Parking for non-resi- Tréa Lavery can be abutting Revere Beach. dents will cost $1.25 per reached at tlavery@item- NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS “I believe that this is a hour between 8 a.m. and live.com.

Judge: Boston exam schools agree with the court’s career” as a teacher. Lynn eld looking to LEFTFIELD decision,” Hurd said in a Hudson School Superin- admissions policy statement. tendent Marco Rodrigues ‘race-neutral’ The Boston Public said district of cials had for school expansion project Schools in a statement not received any prior BOSTON (AP) — A fed- said its goal has always reports suggesting Hard- eral judge has upheld a By Anne celerated projects, which, and recon guring both been to “ensure a safe, fair, ing harmed students. He Marie Tobin with a condensed window schools' parking lots, new temporary admissions and equitable exam school said she voluntarily left in policy at Boston’s elite ITEM STAFF need to have strong man- elds at each school, and admissions process.” 2013 after seven years. agement." a new playground at Sum- exam high schools, ruling Harding was red four LYNNFIELD — The against a parents group Local projects man- mer Street. The project Ex-teacher charged with years later from the Need- School Building Commit- aged by LEFTFIELD in- will be ready for the start that said in a lawsuit it tee voted unanimously Fri- ham school district, and clude the Elbridge Gerry of the 2022-23 school year. discriminated against raping 13-year-old student day to hire LEFTFIELD, reached a settlement with Elementary School in In response to a ques- white students and those LLC as the owner's project HUDSON (AP) — A for- the town last year in a Marblehead, the Galvin tion from School Commit- of Asian descent. manager (OPM) for the mer middle school teacher wrongful termination suit, Middle School and Wal- tee Chair Jamie Hayman “This court nds and voter-approved $17 mil- in Massachusetts pleaded the newspaper reported. ton Elementary School in on whether anyone had rules that the plan is lion elementary schools not guilty on Friday to Wake eld, and the Gar- asked LEFTFIELD if race-neutral, and that nei- expansion project. charges that she repeated- Unemployment drops, though eld Elementary School in they had done any work ther the factors used nor LEFTFIELD was one of ly raped a student nearly still higher than national rate Revere. outside of partnerships the goal of greater diversi- four nalists selected from a decade ago. Scenna said Lynn eld with the Massachusetts ty qualify as a racial clas- a pool of 14 rms that re- Caitlin Harding, 37, of PROVIDENCE, R.I. School Committee mem- School Building Authority si cation,” U.S. District sponded to more than two Wellesley, was arraigned (AP) — Rhode Island’s bers reached out to Wake- (MSBA), Scenna said the Judge William Young in dozen formal requests Boston wrote in the ruling by videoconference on unemployment rate issued by Department eld and Marblehead fact that the town is fund- released Thursday night. multiple charges of child dropped to 7.1 percent in of Public Works Director for comment about their ing the project on its own The ruling applies only to rape and indecent assault March, down 0.2 percent- John Tomasz. experience working with is advantageous. the current exam cycle. and battery on a child, age points from February, As the OPM, the rm LEFTFIELD. "The fact that they are The Boston School Com- according to Middlesex the state Department of will oversee the construc- "They both said their out on their own is more mittee last fall temporar- District Attorney Marian Labor and Training said tion of the new school performance was excellent bene cial, as there's so ily dropped the entrance Ryan’s of ce. Thursday. building. and gave them an A-plus," much less paperwork than exam for Boston Lat- Harding assaulted the The U.S. unemployment "They were all strong, Scenna said. with MSBA," Scenna said. in School, Boston Latin victim multiple times in rate in March was 6 per- diverse candidates," said The LEFTFIELD team "The fact that they have Academy and the O’Bry- 2010, prosecutors said. cent. School Building Commit- will be led by CEO Jim been able to be so success- ant School of Math and The girl was a 13-year- Some 2,900 people en- old seventh grader at a tered the workforce in tee Chair John Scenna, Rogers, who will serve as ful on accelerated MSBA Science because it was not principal in charge, while projects is impressive." safe to hold exams in-per- middle school in Hudson Rhode Island in March, who, along with Tomasz at the time. She had pre- but the state has 35,100 and Town Engineer Char- James Riefstahl will be The next step, Scenna son during the pandemic. the project director. said, is to "get into the bid Instead, the committee viously been in Harding’s fewer jobs than in the lie Richter, reviewed the sixth-grade class. same period last year at submissions. "But LEFT- "(Riefstahl's) experience process." used student performance coordinating public and "The role of an OPM is to and ZIP code to weigh ad- Harding was released the very beginning of the FIELD had the most ex- on personal recognizance pandemic. perience with fast-track abutter outreach, leader- come on board and assist mission. ship communication and with the bidding process A group called the Bos- pending her next court Accommodations and projects. While ours is date in May. She was or- food services saw the big- technically not a fast his organizational skills by making sure that our ton Parent Coalition for will be key throughout approach is coordinated Academic Excellence, led dered to stay away from gest job loss since March track, you could say the the victim and witnesses, 2020, with 8,900 fewer rst three months is, so the entire process," said with all the other people a lawsuit in February on Rogers. "James will coor- involved in the process," behalf of 14 white and and prohibited from hav- jobs in those sectors in their experience really ts ing unsupervised contact March. Health care and our needs the best." dinate the efforts of the Scenna said. Asian applicants in which design and construction Town Administrator Rob it called the new policy with children. social assistance followed According to a cover let- team to ensure that bud- Dolan said that the proj- “wholly irrational.” Harding’s lawyer called with 6,000 fewer jobs. ter submitted with its pro- get, quality and schedule ect is the culmination of William Hurd, an attor- the allegations “outright There were 503,400 em- posal, LEFTFIELD has requirements are met or the efforts of many. ney for the coalition, said lies and fabrications” in ployed residents in March been in business for 14 exceeded." "I would say that it's there will be an appeal. comments to The Boston and 38,200 unemployed years and has completed In December 2020, the been the real input of “We respectfully dis- Globe. He also said Hard- Rhode Islanders, 1,000 more than $1.2 billion of ing had an “an exemplary fewer than in February. public construction proj- town appropriated $17 leadership on the part ects. Its sale pitch promis- million for the project, of the Select Board and Brotherhood Credit Union will hold its annual meeting of shareholders at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April es to "immediately infuse which includes the con- Schools and all the vari- 27th, 2021. Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic the meeting will be held remotely via ZOOM as well as ourselves into the new struction of ve new class- ous committees that have participation by telephone is available. Pre-registration is required. project to ensure construc- rooms at both the Summer been involved in this tion begins in early July." Street and Huckleberry from the very beginning," BROTHERHOOD CREDIT UNION "They are prepared to Hill schools. Four class- Dolan said. 75 MARKET STREET start as early as next rooms will be dedicated "These people all serve LYNN, MA 01901 week once we enter into a to everyday learning, with voluntarily and while it's been a long, steady pro- Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 171 and its bylaws, Brotherhood Credit Union will contract with them," Scen- the fth serving as an hold its annual meeting of shareholders at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Due to the COVID19 na said. "This company adaptable individualized cess, it's because of them Pandemic the meeting will be held remotely via ZOOM as well as participation by telephone is available. takes a very detailed ap- learning space. Two ex- that we are talking about Pre-registration is required. To register please email [email protected] or call 781-598-5555. proach to the design pro- isting classrooms at each breaking ground this sum- The agenda is as follows: cess and scheduling and school will be renovated. mer. This is a very exciting • Welcome Members even presented us with The project also includes time for the entire town of • Call of meeting a schedule, so they are enlarging the gymnasi- Lynn eld." • Roll Call thinking the right way. um at Huckleberry to a Anne Marie Tobin can be • Reading of Minutes of 2020 Annual Meeting • Audit Committee Report The lead project manager size similar to the middle reached at atobin@item- • Treasurer’s Report has completed over 14 ac- school gym, expanding live.com. • President’s Report • Old Business • New Business • Report of Nominating Committee & Selection of Directors • Catch up with your Vote to ratify acts of Directors for 2020 • Vote to ratify Directors’ expenses for 2020 • Vote to adopt loan limits prescribed by Mass. General Laws • Good of the Order favorite team • Adjournment in Item Sports! To register please email [email protected] or call 781-598-5555. SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A7

PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Demonstrators take part in a protest near the Brooklyn Center Police Department over Sunday’s fatal shooting of Daunte Wright during a traf c stop in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Mayor blasts police tactics in Minnesota By Todd Richmond during a traf c stop on there’s going to be some The former police chief ing the Hennepin County regarding its ongoing need and Sunday. Protesters have gas coming in,” he said. in the majority nonwhite Sheriff’s Department and for mutual aid.” Mohamed Ibrahim shouted profanities and “There’s kids in this build- suburb said Potter red the Minnesota National A spokesman for ASSOCIATED PRESS at times shaken a secu- ing that are really scared her pistol when she meant Guard, have provided sup- Hutchinson’s department rity fence police erected to come back. They are in to use her Taser, but pro- port at the city’s request had no immediately com- BROOKLYN CENTER, outside the building and hotels because of this.” testers and Wright’s fam- in a joint effort dubbed ment when asked about Minn. — Elected leaders lobbed water bottles at of- The tactics have not sat ily say there’s no excuse Operation Safety Net. The whether the back-and- in the Minneapolis suburb cers. Police have driven well with Brooklyn Center for the shooting. Both Pot- city’s resolution isn’t bind- forth with the city has where a police of cer fa- away protesters with tear city of cials. ter and the chief resigned ing on those agencies. resulted in any tactical tally shot Daunte Wright gas grenades, rubber bul- Mayor Mike Elliott, who Tuesday. Sheriff David Hutchin- changes or agencies pull- want of cers to scale back lets, ash-bang grenades is Black, said at a news The Brooklyn Center son asked Elliott in a let- ing out. Messages left with their tactics amid nightly and long lines of riot po- conference that “gassing City Council on Monday ter on Wednesday to clari- Operation Safety Net and protests, leaving some law lice. is not a human way of po- passed a resolution ban- fy whether he still wanted the of ce of Gov. Tim Walz, enforcement called in to Xzavion Martin, 16, lives licing” and he didn’t agree ning the city’s of cers from the department’s help. who doubles as command- assist asking whether the in an apartment across with police using pepper using tear gas and other “The city’s actions since er-in-chief of the Minneso- city still wants their help. the street from the police spray, tear gas and paint- chemicals, chokeholds and Sunday evening have cre- ta National Guard, were Hundreds of demonstra- station. He said rubber balls against demonstra- using police lines to arrest ated signi cant confusion,” not immediately returned tors have gathered out- bullets and other projec- tors. Elliott didn’t respond demonstrators. The reso- Hutchinson wrote. “In or- Friday. side the heavily guarded tiles have landed on his to multiple messages Fri- lution also allows protest- der to maintain peace and Walz, a Democrat, said Brooklyn Center police second-story balcony and day morning. ers to videotape police. safety, it is critical that at a Thursday news con- station every night since tear gas has seeped inside. Protests have continued But Brooklyn Center the City of Brooklyn Cen- ference that he’s con- former Of cer Kim Pot- “We can’t just have our since Potter was charged police aren’t dealing with ter communicate with its cerned about tactics but ter, who is white, shot the window open any more Wednesday with sec- protesters on their own. State, County, and local that police are trying to 20-year-old Black motorist without thinking about if ond-degree manslaughter. Other agencies, includ- law enforcement partners protect the community. Chicago boy wasn’t holding gun when shot by of cer By Don Babwin and shining a light on a hand- of widespread demonstra- Sara Burnett gun on the ground near To- tions in the city. ASSOCIATED PRESS ledo after he shot him. “We live in a city that The release of the footage is traumatized by a long CHICAGO — Disturbing and other investigation ma- history of police violence bodycam video released terials comes at a sensitive and misconduct,” Lightfoot Thursday after public out- time, with the ongoing trial said. “So while we don’t cry over the Chicago police shooting of a 13-year-old in Minneapolis of former have enough information boy shows the youth ap- Of cer Derek Chauvin in to be the judge and jury of pearing to drop a handgun the death of George Floyd this particular situation, and begin raising his hands and the recent police kill- it is certainly understand- less than a second before ing of another Black man, able why so many of our an of cer res his gun and Daunte Wright, in one of residents are feeling that kills him. that city’s suburbs. Before all too familiar surge of PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS the Civilian Of ce of Po- A still frame taken from outrage and pain. It is even A body is taken from the scene where multiple people were shot at a lice Accountability posted clearer that trust between Of cer Eric Stillman’s FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis. jumpy nighttime body the material on its website, our community and law camera footage shows that Mayor Lori Lightfoot called enforcement is far from Adam Toledo wasn’t hold- on the public to keep the healed and remains badly ing anything and had his peace and some downtown broken.” Police ID killer in FedEx hands up when Stillman businesses boarded up Nineteen seconds elapsed shot him once in the chest their windows in the expec- from when Stillman got out about 3 a.m. on March 29. tation that there could be of his squad car to when he shooting as 19-year-old man Police, who were respond- unrest. shot Toledo. His bodycam ing to reports of shots red Small groups of pro- footage shows him chasing By Casey Smith and lice Chief Craig McCartt among the wounded and in the area, say the boy had testers gathered at a po- Toledo on foot down an al- Rick Callahan said the gunman started killed. a handgun on him before lice station and marched ley for several seconds and ASSOCIATED PRESS randomly shooting at peo- The coalition, which iden- the shooting. And Still- downtown Thursday night, yelling “Police! Stop! Stop ple in the parking lot and ti es itself as the largest man’s footage shows him but there were few signs right (expletive) now!” INDIANAPOLIS — Po- then went into the building Sikh civil rights organiza- lice scoured a FedEx fa- and continued ring. He tion in the U.S., said in a cility in Indianapolis and said the shooter apparent- statement that it expected Second dead worker from searched the suspected ly died by suicide shortly authorities to “conduct a gunman’s home Friday before police entered the full investigation — includ- looking for a motive for building. ing the possibility of bias capsized boat found in Gulf the latest mass shooting “There was no confronta- as a factor.” The coalition’s to rock the U.S., as family tion with anyone that was executive director, Satjeet By Stacey Plaisance, Times-Picayune / The New ly Friday that as long as members of the eight vic- Kevin McGill and Orleans Advocate that a weather permits, divers there,” he said. “There was Kaur, noted in the state- tims spent agonizing hours no disturbance, there was ment that more than 8,000 Jeff Martin second body had been found will try to get into the ves- awaiting word on their ASSOCIATED PRESS but he was not releasing sel. But Dawn Saddler, sis- no argument. He just ap- Sikh Americans live in In- loved ones. peared to randomly start diana. the name of the person. ter of Gregory Walcott, said The shooter was identi- PORT FOURCHON, La. families were told during shooting.” The families’ agonizing Steven Walcott, whose ed as 19-year-old Brandon — The body of a second brother was on the capsized the meeting that divers did McCartt said four peo- waiting was exacerbated by Scott Hole of Indiana, two dead worker from a lift boat boat, told The Associated not get onto the boat Friday ple were killed outside the the fact that most employ- law enforcement of cials that capsized earlier this Press that the Coast Guard morning because of rough building and another four ees aren’t allowed to carry briefed on the matter told week was found about 33 told family members about weather. inside. Several people were cellphones inside the Fe- miles from the overturned the second body during a “They were supposed to The Associated Press. The also wounded, including dEx building, making con- ship Friday, according to brie ng Friday. go this morning,” she said. investigators searched a ve who were taken to the tact with them dif cult. a coroner and the family Divers searching survi- “They’re trying to nd the home in Indianapolis asso- hospital. “When you see noti ca- member of one of the miss- vors on a capsized lift boat right way to go in.” ciated with Hole and seized The carnage took just a tions on your phone, but ing workers. prepared to enter the ves- Two of the missing had evidence, including desktop couple of minutes. “It did you’re not getting a text Rescuers in the air and sel Friday, a rescue effort been communicating with computers and other elec- not last very long,” he said. back from your kid and the sea have been search- complicated by daunting rescuers by two-way radio tronic media, the of cials Of cials with the coro- you’re not getting infor- ing for the workers who technical challenges and Tuesday after the ungainly said. The of cials could not ner’s of ce began the pro- mation and you still don’t were aboard the vessel continued bad weather. platform ship ipped over discuss the matter publicly cess of identifying victims know where they are … when it overturned Tues- The hope is that the 11 in hurricane-force winds and spoke to the AP on con- Friday afternoon, a process what are you supposed to day in rough weather about missing people have found that day. They were spotted dition of anonymity. they said would take sever- do?” Mindy Carson said 8 miles from the Louisiana air pockets to survive in- clinging to the overturned Indianapolis police said al hours. early Friday, ghting back coast. Six people were res- side the Seacor Power, most hull but returned to seek earlier that they had not Police Chief Randal Tay- tears. cued shortly after the ves- of which is submerged in shelter inside after a third yet discovered the gun- lor noted that a “signi - Later Friday morning, sel capsized Tuesday, one 50-foot seas about 8 miles man fell into the water and man’s motive for opening cant” number of employees Carson said she had heard body was recovered from off the Louisiana coast. was lost. There have not re with a rie late Thurs- at the facility are members from her daughter Jessica, the water Wednesday and “Right now, we’re hoping been any signs of life since day night at a FedEx pro- of the Sikh community, and who works in the facility 11 are still missing. for a miracle,” Walcott said. then, of cials said. cessing center near the In- the Sikh Coalition later and that she was OK. She Lafourche Parish Cor- Petty Of cer 3rd Class Time is of the essence dianapolis airport. con rmed that members was going to meet her, but oner John King told The Carlos Galarza said ear- because air pockets will Indianapolis Deputy Po- of the community were didn’t say where. A8 SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 LOOK! World Circus Day, National Kickball Day, Bat Appreciation Day, Blah, Blah, Blah Day

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! TO CONTRIBUTE TO LOOK!, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] OR MAIL YOUR SUBMISSION TO THE ITEM, P.O. BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903. The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say By Jake Coyle ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Nine- ty seconds. That's how quickly Steven Soderber- gh believes the Academy Awards will convince view- ers that this year's telecast is different. The concept for the show, which Soderbergh is pro- ducing with Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins, is to treat the telecast not like a TV show but a movie. And he's convinced he's got a doozy of an opening scene. FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS "We're going to announce our intention immediately," Viola Davis poses for a portrait at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel during the says Soderbergh. "Right FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. out of the gate, people are An Oscar statue is pictured underneath the en- going to know: 'We've got to trance to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. put our seatbelt on.'" Changing the Academy Collins was also a made by an institution. We Viola Davis is named Hasty Awards, a 93-year-old producer of last month's want you to feel like you're American institution, Grammy Awards, a tele- watching a show that was has typically proven an cast that drew praise for made by a small group of Pudding Woman of the Year exercise in futility. Tweaks CAMBRIDGE (AP) — 71st Woman of the Year in the 2016 lm "Fences," its personal, jam-session people that really attacked have been tried along the feel. That sense of com- everything that feels Viola Davis was named because of her immense a role she originated in way, yet the basic format Woman of the Year on impact in Hollywood, es- munity is something the generic or unnecessary a 2001 Broadway revival has been stubbornly im- Friday by Harvard Uni- pecially in such a historic Oscars want to exude, too. or insincere. That's the that landed her a Tony mutable. versity's Hasty Pudding and dif cult year for the "My big thing has always kind of intention when I Award. The Oscar win But this year, the Theatricals. arts," said Natalie Needle, been: It's not intimate. watch shows like this that made her the rst Black pandemic has shaken the "Viola has inspired our the event coordinator and It doesn't feel personal," is missing for me. A voice. woman to win an Os- Oscars like never before. company with her incred- producer. Soderbergh says. "We're It needs to have a speci c car, Emmy and Tony for When the broadcast begins ible grit and determina- In March, Davis became acting. in a COVID world. It has voice." tion, and we cannot wait the Oscars' most nomi- April 25 on ABC, there to be that way. Nominees, Technically, the broad- She won her Emmy in won't be an audience. The to celebrate her successes, nated Black female actor 2015 for her role in "How guests, presenters. That's cast will have a more strong character and won- ever when she landed base of the show won't it. Those are the only widescreen look and a To Get Away With Mur- be the Academy Awards' derful talent," said Jes- her fourth nomination, der," and she has another people in the room. That more cinematic approach sica Moore, the group's this one for her lead role usual home, the Dolby Tony win for her role in was just a weird alignment to the music. (Questlove president, in a statement. in "Ma Rainey's Black Theatre (though the Dolby "King Hedley II." of catastrophe and my per- is music director.) Pre- Davis is scheduled to Bottom." is still a key location), but sonal preoccupation." senters are considered the be honored April 22 in an The lm, based on an The Hasty Pudding Union Station, the airy, award has been handed The Oscars, most as- ensemble cast. One thing online ceremony that will August Wilson play, is Art Deco-Mission Revival suredly, will differ greatly you won't see, says Collins, out annually since 1951 railway hub in downtown include a roast, a discus- set around a recording from February's largely is standard banter before to people who have made Los Angeles. sion and a speech from session in 1920s Chicago virtual Golden Globes. The an award is handed out. lasting and impressive For the producers, the Davis as she is presented as a blues band awaits producers have made a "When you see cast mem- contributions to the challenges of COVID are with her ceremonial pud- the arrival of Ma Rainey. stand against both Zoom bers go up to give awards, world of entertainment. an opportunity to, nally, ding pot. Because of the The movie also includes and casual wear. This is you'll see a connection," Previous Hasty Pudding rethink the Oscars. pandemic, the event will the nal performance the Oscars, after all; there Collins says. "It won't be winners include Meryl "At any step in the not include its tradition- from actor Chadwick will be no acceptance two people walking up that Boseman, who died last Streep, Katharine Hep- creative process of mak- al parade through the speeches made in a hoodie. just met in the greenroom streets of Cambridge. year of cancer. burn and Helen Mirren. ing a movie, when I ask The producers pressed who are struggling to stick "We're very excited to Davis won an Academy Elizabeth Banks was a question about why the nominees to attend in with the teleprompter." honor Viola Davis as our Award for her appearance last year's recipient. something is being done a certain way and the an- person, with appropriate It's undeniably a lot to swer is, 'Because that's the safety precautions. pull off, with ever-uctuat- way it's always been done' Some bristled at the ing COVID-19 conditions — that's a real red ag for academy's stance — lock- and restrictions. The logis- Local news in the palm of your hand me," Soderbergh said in down regulations are in ef- tics are "mind-numbing," a recent Zoom interview fect in some countries and Soderbergh says. The egos, with Collins and Sher. "All cases are persistently high a whole other fascinating of us this year have taken in Europe and elsewhere component. "Oh, it's a advantage of the opportu- — leading to compromise. chapter for the memoir, nity that's been presented There will be a hub for for sure," he says. But the to us to really challenge all nominees in London, and, show is coming together. the assumptions that go as of late last week, about "I'm feeling pretty amped," into an award show." a dozen remote satellite he says. No matter how good a hook-ups. Some material The role of Academy job they do, ratings are all will be pre-taped; every Awards savior is an unlike- but certain to fall from last nominee has spent 45 min- ly one for Soderbergh, who year's 23.6 million viewers. utes with the producers. dramatically bid Holly- Award show viewership Soderbergh envisions wood goodbye eight years has cratered during the the broadcast as a three- ago. His criticism then was pandemic, and this year's hour movie, not a webinar. that the studios weren't Oscar nominees — while But what does that mean, innovating and that mov- widely streamed and more exactly? If the Oscars are ies had drifted from the diverse than ever — lack a movie, what kind will it cultural center. But after Full digital access for only $9.99 per month. the kind of buzz generated be? From the director of returning to moviemak- in a normal year. 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©2021 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 Panthers cruise past Essex Tech on Senior Night FOOTBALL and they really lived up to “This program wouldn’t ball, rushing for 98 yards that (Friday).” be anywhere without and one touchdown while By Mike Alongi Prior to the game, the these guys, and that’s a also throwing one touch- ITEM SPORTS EDITOR Panthers honored their fact,” said Rabbitt, who down and taking an inter- LYNN — The KIPP foot- group of 15 seniors — has been at the helm since ception back for yet anoth- ball team didn’t let the Daniel Oluwasuyi, Alex the program was founded. er touchdown. Oluwasuyi terrible weather at Man- Ogando, Dave Filias, Taj “They fought through so rushed for 67 yards and ning Field bother them King, Roberto Sterling, much adversity, especially one touchdown, while Fil- one bit Friday evening, Matt Collins, Melvin Aya- over those rst two years ias rushed for 73 yards as the Panthers rolled to la, Joseph Tolentino, Ken- when they were getting and one touchdown. Brice a 39-7 victory over Essex neth Beato, Mike Brice, beat by 20 and 30 points added a touchdown run as Tech on Senior Night. Kris Merino, Jose Castillo, every week. But they well. “We de nitely made Sam Rodriguez, Tatiana stuck with it, they didn’t It was a great start for our share of mistakes out Iraheta and Bhenzel Ca- quit and we had 13 guys the Panthers, who took the there with the wet ball, det — for their contribu- play all four years. I’m opening kickoff and went but we made a decision tions to the program. This incredibly proud of what 70 yards in ve plays for a to ground and pound for will always be a special they’ve accomplished on score. The play of the drive the whole night and that’s class for Rabbitt and the the eld and also how came from Oluwasuyi, who what worked for us,” said KIPP program, as it was they’ve grown as men and bounced off a tackle at KIPP coach Jim Rabbitt. the rst full class of stu- women since they’ve been the line of scrimmage and ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK “Our guys have always dent-athletes to play foot- here.” dashed 58 yards for a score Senior running back Daniel Oluwasuyi rushed had the mantra of being ball for the school after the Quarterback Juan Se- to make it 6-0 Panthers. the tougher team and the program was founded four talsingh had another solid for 67 yards and a touchdown in KIPP’s win more determined team, years ago. game on both sides of the KIPP, B2 over Essex Tech Friday. Peabody has no trouble at Gloucester snowing in Peabody, windy FOOTBALL and we expected the same By Daniel Kane in Gloucester. They have a ITEM STAFF good run defense and we thought we would have GLOUCESTER — It was to nd ways to run. But all Tanners all night long we got off the bus and it on Friday, as the Peabody wasn’t nearly as bad as we football team rolled over thought, so we got back to Gloucester for a 41-0 win our usual plan.” on the road at Newell Sta- That usual plan involved ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK dium in a Northeastern using every weapon that Conference showdown. the Tanners had at their The Lynn eld volleyball team won the Cape Ann League Tournament title Friday with a win Everything was clicking disposal. Andrew Lucas, over North Reading. for the Tanners, but a rout Brandon Pszenny, and Jon- on the road at Gloucester athan Teixeira all hauled was the last thing Peabody in one touchdown pass coach Mark Bettencourt each, while Cam Cuzzi, Al- Lynn eld ends season with expected. exander Silva and Teixeira “It feels good to go to added a touchdown each Gloucester and win,” Bet- on the ground. Kicker Joe tencourt said. “We were Swanton made ve extra CAL Tournament title on edge going in, Glouces- points. ter was sitting at 3-2 and “That’s the thing with “It’s a special thing to season, how they stayed “She’s been a huge part looked good in three wins. our offense, it’s starting to VOLLEYBALL nish the season with a focused all year and how of this team along with We thought they’d stay in get to the point where you By Mike Alongi win and go out with that, they accomplished what the other seniors and also it all game and it wasn’t have to account for every- ITEM SPORTS EDITOR and it’s a new thing for they set out to do.” the seniors who came be- until the third quarter we one,” Bettencourt said. “It’s all of us,” said Lynn eld The win caps off an in- fore them, and all of the LYNNFIELD — The really stopped being on the strength of the offense. coach Brent Ashley. “You credible year for the Pio- girls who dedicated their Lynn eld volleyball team edge.” Even Eli Batista (fresh- could tell that the girls neers, who have only lost time and energy to being capped off a strange, Sophomore quarterback man) and Alan Paulino were so happy with what two games in the past two shortened season in the the best they can in their Shea Lynch had another (sophomore) caught a few best way it knew how on they accomplished, but seasons. sport. They’re the ones great game for Peabody, balls. We spread the ball Friday night, notching a you can also tell it’s a lit- “It’s funny, I was talking who put this winning cul- completing 10-of-15 pass- around and Shea was on 3-0 win over Cape Ann tle bittersweet because to (senior) Daniela (Co- ture in place, and it’s go- es for 163 yards and three point.” League rival North Read- they feel like they had the larusso) and we realized ing to be here long after touchdowns. Lynch was Things started off ideal ing to take home the CAL ability to go for a state that she’s one of the few they’re gone thanks to all just short of a ve-touch- for Peabody after a Glouces- Tournament champion- championship if it was lucky people who can the work they put in over down game, with a pair of ter three-and-out on the ship. The Pioneers won by possible. But still, I’m so count all the losses in the years.” pass catchers getting tack- opening drive. Lynch had set scores of 25-22, 25-19, proud of the team for her high school career on led at the one-yard line. a 21-yard rushing touch- 25-23. how they approached this one hand,” said Ashley. LYNNFIELD, B2 The passing game was ac- down called back, but made tually another surprise for up for it a few plays later Bettencourt and company, when he found a wide-open given Friday’s crazy North Lucas over the middle for a Shore weather. 21-yard touchdown to get “It’s funny, we didn’t Peabody on the board. plan on throwing the ball,” Bettencourt said. “It was PEABODY, B2

ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Tech senior Liam Donovan nished off his Tigers career in the pool with a win in the 200 free- style against Greater Lawrence Friday. Tech caps off perfect season in the pool on Senior Night

ers, Victoria Hong, Jeffrey Bidoudane also grabbed in Colin Donovan (200 SCHOOL ROUNDUP Bucko, Liam Donovan — a pair of wins in the 100 freestyle), Rivera (200 By Daniel Kane highlighted the night with butter y and 500 free- individual medley), Arzo- ITEM STAFF a win, while the 200 med- style, while Donovan won la (50 freestyle and 100 ley relay team of Zakariya the 200 freestyle. freestyle), Alberto Geroldo The Lynn Tech swim Bidoudane, Bucko, Don- Lee Lewis topped the (diving, 155.78), Powers team celebrated its Senior ovan and Lyle Lindquist diving with a score of (100 freestyle), Rashaud Night by capping off a started the meet off with 167.03 and the team of Newhall (100 backstroke) perfect season with a 79- a win. Jeremiah Arzola, Mario and Liam Donovan (100 48 win over Greater Law- Bucko also had a great Rivera, Trevor Powers and breaststroke). ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK rence Friday night. individual night in the Lindquist nished rst in Tech nishes the season The 400 freestyle relay pool, swimming to wins in the 200 freestyle relay. at 4-0. Peabody’s Cam Cuzzi had one rushing touch- team — made up of Tech’s the 200 individual medley Tech also had a handful down in the Tanners’ dominating win over four seniors, Trevor Pow- and the 100 breaststroke. of second-place nishers ROUNDUP, B2 Gloucester Friday. B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE SATURDAY ships (10) KIPP football blows past Football MONDAY Beverly at Swampscott (10) Boys Soccer Salem at Saugus (11) KIPP at Methuen (4) St. Mary’s at Bishop Stang (1) Winthrop at Nashoba (4) St. John’s Prep at Tewksbury (1) Classical at Tech (4) Essex Tech on Senior Night Lynnfield at Triton (1) Cardinal Spellman at Bishop Fenwick Girls Soccer (2) Nashoba at Winthrop (4) KIPP to make it 21-7. Marblehead at Masconomet (4) Northeast at KIPP (6) From B1 The positive momentum Boys Soccer Golf English at Chelsea (10) Medford at Classical (4) continued right into the Revere at Everett (10) Volleyball The score remained third quarter for KIPP. Somerville at Classical (7) Everett at Revere (10) there until early in the After forcing an Essex Girls Soccer Classical at Somerville (12) second quarter, when Tech three-and-out on Everett at Revere (11) Chelsea at English (5:30) KIPP capped off a drive the opening drive of the Track Cross Country with a one-yard touch- second half, KIPP got St. Mary’s at CCL Championships Everett at English (10) the ball back and only (10) Classical at Malden (11) down from Brice on a “Re- Bishop Fenwick at CCL Champion- Medford at Revere (4) frigerator Perry” dive play needed one play to nd from the one-yard line. Af- the end zone. This time, ter a two-point conversion Setalsingh kept a zone SPORTS BRIEFS from from Setalsingh, the read play to himself and St. Mary’s seeking either position, please con- Panthers led 14-0. burst up the middle for a tennis coaches tact athletic director Jeff KIPP went on to force 70-yard touchdown run to a turnover on downs on push the lead to 27-7. On St. Mary’s is seeking head Newhall at jeff.newhall@ ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK coaches for girls tennis and stmaryslynn.com or 781- the ensuing possession the ensuing possession for boys tennis. If interested in 586-2016. for Essex Tech, then got Essex Tech, Setalsingh Kenneth Beato was one of 15 KIPP seniors the ball back and scored showed off his wheels honored Friday night before the Panthers’ win again. This time the score again when he picked off over Essex Tech. NBA came through the air, as a pass from Lebron and is an excellent program, EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE Setalsingh found King took it 80 yards the other KIPP (4-2) closes out its Atlantic Division Southwest Division for a one-yard score after way for a pick-six to make season Friday afternoon coach Al Costabile is one W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Filias set the Panthers up it 33-7. of the best coaches around Philadelphia 38 17 .691 — Dallas 30 24 .556 — (1:30) against Shawsheen Brooklyn 37 18 .673 1 Memphis 27 26 .509 2½ with a 32-yard run. The Panthers rounded Tech. and we know it’s going to Boston 30 26 .536 8½ San Antonio 26 27 .491 3½ But Essex Tech an- out the scoring for the be a real challenge for us. “It’s a game that we’re New York 29 27 .518 9½ New Orleans 25 30 .455 5½ swered right back, scor- game when Filias broke It’s a game we’d love to Toronto 22 34 .393 16½ Houston 14 41 .255 16½ treating as our Super Southeast Division Northwest Division ing on a 59-yard connec- through the line for a 21- win, and we’re going to hit W L Pct GB W L Pct GB tion from Devin Lebron to yard touchdown run on Bowl, and that’s how the lm hard this week Atlanta 30 26 .536 — Utah 41 14 .745 — Miami 28 27 .509 1½ Denver 35 20 .636 6 Jayce Dooley on the rst the rst play of the fourth we’re approaching it,” and try to send this team Charlotte 27 27 .500 2 Portland 31 23 .574 9½ play of the ensuing drive quarter. said Rabbitt. “Shawsheen off with one nal big win.” Washington 21 33 .389 8 Oklahoma City 20 35 .364 21 Orlando 18 37 .327 11½ Minnesota 14 42 .250 27½ Central Division Pacific Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Milwaukee 35 20 .636 — Phoenix 40 15 .727 — Lynn eld wins CAL Tournament title Indiana 26 28 .481 8½ L.A. Clippers 39 18 .684 2 Chicago 22 32 .407 12½ L.A. Lakers 34 22 .607 6½ Cleveland 20 35 .364 15 Golden State 28 28 .500 12½ Detroit 16 39 .291 19 Sacramento 22 34 .393 18½ LYNNFIELD Friday’s Games Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m. From B1 Indiana at Utah, 3 p.m. Detroit at Washington, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Golden State at Boston, 8:30 p.m. While Ella Gizmunt New Orleans at Washington, 7 p.m. Memphis at Milwaukee, 9 p.m. once again led the Pio- Oklahoma City at Detroit, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Charlotte at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games neers in kills on the night, Orlando at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Lynn eld also got a great Denver at Houston, 8 p.m. New Orleans at New York, 1 p.m. performance from Jil- Memphis at Chicago, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at Miami, 3:30 p.m. lian Babine (six kills, six Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Houston at Orlando, 7 p.m. Portland at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Toronto, 7 p.m. aces, 12 digs). Daniela New York at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. Portland at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Colarusso contributed 16 Saturday’s Games Sacramento at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. digs, while Celia Carbone, Utah at L.A. Lakers, 4:30 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 10 p.m. Grace Davie, Genna Gio- ioso all stepped up in big NHL moments for the Pioneers. North Reading came to East Division West Division play Friday night, and GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Wash 44 28 12 4 60 154 132 Colorado 43 30 9 4 64 154 101 Lynn eld found that out NYI 43 27 12 4 58 126 102 Vegas 42 29 11 2 60 138 96 right away. The Hornets Pittsburgh 43 27 13 3 57 147 120 Minnesota 41 25 13 3 53 124 111 started fast and jumped Boston 41 23 12 6 52 116 107 St. Louis 42 19 17 6 44 122 132 NYR 43 21 16 6 48 140 112 Arizona 44 19 20 5 43 118 139 out to a 6-2 lead in the ear- Phila 43 20 17 6 46 125 155 San Jose 42 18 20 4 40 114 141 ly minutes before Lynn- NJ 42 14 22 6 34 103 139 ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASKA LA 42 16 20 6 38 114 127 Buffalo 43 11 25 7 29 105 149 eld started to battle back. Anaheim 44 14 23 7 35 101 138 Central Division Lynn eld senior Jillian Babine had six kills, six aces and 12 digs Friday. North Division The Pioneers eventually GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA tied things up at 9-9, but Carolina 42 28 10 4 60 137 103 right into the start of the the rest of the way. Then, Tampa Bay 43 29 12 2 60 146 110 Toronto 44 28 12 4 60 145 117 then North Reading got of the same, with the two Florida 44 27 12 5 59 138 120 Winnipeg 44 27 14 3 57 144 117 hot again and jumped sides battling through third set, as the Pioneers with the score tied 23-23, Nashville 45 24 20 1 49 120 127 Edmonton 42 25 15 2 52 134 120 nine ties and 10 lead jumped out to a 7-1 lead the Pioneers were able to Chicago 44 20 19 5 45 123 139 Montreal 40 18 13 9 45 123 114 ahead 17-13. Lynn eld Dallas 42 16 14 12 44 117 108 Calgary 43 19 21 3 41 115 127 once again tied things up changes over the course in the blink of an eye. But notch the nal two points Columbus 45 15 21 9 39 113 149 Vancouver 37 16 18 3 35 100 120 at 18-18, and this time the of the set. But when Lyn- North Reading still had to take the set, the match Detroit 45 16 23 6 38 103 141 Ottawa 44 14 26 4 32 118 164 two sides went back and n eld went ahead 20-16 some ght left, and the and the championship. Friday’s Games Chicago at Detroit, 7 p.m. Hornets battled all the Lynn eld wraps up a Calgary at Montreal, 6 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. forth before the Pioneers and forced a North Read- N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 7 p.m. Nashville at Carolina, 7 p.m. grabbed a foothold at 22- ing timeout, the Pioneers way back to tie things at successful season that saw San Jose at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Toronto at Vancouver, 7 p.m. 20. Lynn eld went on to had it. Lynn eld closed 12-12 before taking the it go 11-1, win the Cape Edmonton at Vancouver, ppd Columbus at Dallas, 8 p.m. score three of the next ve the set on a 5-3 run to win lead. The two sides con- Ann League regular-sea- Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m. San Jose at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Vegas at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Edmonton at Winnipeg, 10 p.m. points to take the set in a the set and itself rmly in tinued to trade shots from son title for the third year Saturday’s Games Sunday’s Games close one. the driver’s seat. there, exchanging seven in a row and take home the New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 12:30 Washington at Boston, 12 p.m. The second set was much That momentum went ties and eight lead changes CAL Tournament crown. p.m. N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 3 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 12:30 Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 3 p.m. p.m. Vegas at Anaheim, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 3 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 6:30 Ottawa at Montreal, 4 p.m. p.m. Peabody football rolls past Gloucester St. Louis at Arizona, 6 p.m. Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m. PEABODY front too, and then the de- to extend the lead to 21-0. just about wrapped things MLB From B1 fensive backs and everyone Peabody ended the half up early on. outside did a great job get- with a picture-perfect two Gloucester’s offensive AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE Peabody’s defense barely ting anything that bounced minute drill, capped off by East Division East Division struggles continued the W L Pct GB W L Pct GB bent at all, allowing just out.” a one-yard touchdown run rest of the night and Silva Boston 9 4 .692 _ New York 5 3 .625 _ seven total yards to Fisher- The offense took ad- by Teixeira to give the Tan- capped off the commanding Toronto 6 7 .462 3 Philadelphia 6 6 .500 1 vantage on the other end. ners a commanding 28-0 New York 5 7 .417 3½ Miami 5 7 .417 2 man in the rst half. win with a ve-yard touch- Baltimore 5 8 .385 4 Atlanta 5 8 .385 2½ “Dominic Annese at mid- Lynch hit Jack O’Hara on lead heading into the third Tampa Bay 5 8 .385 4 Washington 3 7 .300 3 down run in the fourth dle linebacker controlled a 17-yard pass to set up a quarter. Central Division Central Division quarter. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB everything and then Jaden rst-and-goal before Cuzzi The second half was a lot Kansas City 7 4 .636 _ Cincinnati 7 5 .583 _ punched it in from one yard of the same. Teixeira and Peabody (4-1) will hope to Cleveland 7 5 .583 ½ Milwaukee 7 5 .583 _ Nigro, our nose tackle, con- Chicago 6 7 .462 2 St. Louis 6 6 .500 1 trolled the middle of their out to put Peabody up 14- Lynch didn’t skip a beat, stay hot Friday (5) at home Detroit 6 7 .462 2 Chicago 5 7 .417 2 line,” Bettencourt said. “Ra- 0. One drive later, Lynch connecting on a 66-yard against Saugus in the sea- Minnesota 6 7 .462 2 Pittsburgh 5 8 .385 2½ West Division West Division fael Casiano and Shea-Wes- hooked up with Pszenny on touchdown pass that gave son nale at Coley Lee W L Pct GB W L Pct GB ley Palmer played well up a 27-yard touchdown pass Peabody a 35-0 lead and Field. Seattle 8 5 .615 _ Los Angeles 11 2 .846 _ Los Angeles 7 5 .583 ½ San Francisco 8 4 .667 2½ Houston 6 6 .500 1½ San Diego 9 5 .643 2½ Oakland 6 7 .462 2 Arizona 5 8 .385 6 Texas 6 7 .462 2 Colorado 3 10 .231 8 Peabody volleyball blanks Beverly Friday’s Games Cleveland (McKenzie 0-0) at Cincin- Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 nati (Gray 0-0), 4:10 p.m. p.m. Baltimore (TBD) at Texas (Dunning ROUNDUP vice points while Abby had Danvers 7, team that stalled at the Chicago White Sox at Boston, 7:10 1-0), 7:05 p.m. From B1 21 assists, four aces and Winthrop 6 goal line several times. p.m. Minnesota (Shoemaker 1-0) at L.A. four kills. Sarah Brough- The Vikings took their “We didn’t convert in Cleveland at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Angels (Quintana 0-1), 9:07 p.m. ton added seven kills and rst loss of the season in the goal-to-go situations,” Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Houston (Greinke 1-1) at Seattle VOLLEYBALL Toronto at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. nine service points. Cardigan said. “We had (Flexen 1-0), 9:10 p.m. Peabody 3, Beverly 0 a tough defensive battle at Minnesota at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m. Sunday’s Games Sam Silva, Allie Flewel- Miller stadium them down there three or Detroit at Oakland, 9:40 p.m. The Tanners got in the Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 ling, Maggie Brennan also “Credit to (Danvers four times and only scored Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. win column for the second p.m. played well on the offense, coach) Ryan Nolan,” Win- once. But it was an old Saturday’s Games night in a row with the Tampa Bay (Glasnow 1-0) at N.Y. Yan- Chicago White Sox at Boston, 1:10 while Maggie Bena and throp coach Jon Cadigan school NEC game where kees (Montgomery 1-0), 1:05 p.m. p.m. win over their Northeast- Krissy Cardello had great said. “They had their kids neither team was giving Toronto (Ray 0-1) at Kansas City Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. ern Conference rivals. Toronto at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. nights defensively. ready to go. They played an inch.” (Singer 0-2), 2:10 p.m. The Bettencourt sisters Chicago White Sox (Keuchel 0-0) at Baltimore at Texas, 2:35 p.m. Peabody travels to Dan- really tough.” Winthrop (4-1) wraps up Boston (TBD), 4:05 p.m. Detroit at Oakland, 4:07 p.m. both played well in the win vers Tuesday (4) for the Running back Bob- the season next Saturday Detroit (Mize 1-0) at Oakland (Irvin Minnesota at L.A. Angels, 4:07 p.m. with Isabel recording 21 nal match of the season. by Hubert had the lone (12) when it hosts Mas- 0-2), 4:07 p.m. Houston at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. digs, nine kills and 11 ser- FOOTBALL touchdown for a Vikings conomet at Miller Field.

TODAY IN SPORTS TV/RADIO April 17 lain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 1939 — Joe Louis knocks out Jack 1994 — Carl Lewis and his Santa Moni- Auto racing PGA: Heritage ...... CBS Roper at 2:20 of the first round in Los ca Track Club teammates rewrite their 1:30 p.m...... NASCAR Truck: ToyotaCare 250 ...... FS1 7 p.m...... LPGA: Lotte Championship ...... Golf Angeles to retain the world heavyweight world record in the 800-meter relay at Baseball College gymnastics 1 p.m...... Tampa Bay at NY Yankees ...... MLB Network title. the Mt. San Antonio College Relays. 3:30 p.m...... NCAA championships ...... ABC 4:05 p.m...... Chi. White Sox at Boston ...... FS1, NESN; WEEI-FM 93.7 1976 — Mike Schmidt hits four consec- Lewis, Mike Marsh, Leroy Burrell and Pro hockey 9:07 p.m...... Minnesota at LA Angels ...... FS1 utive home runs and drives in eight runs Floyd Heard are timed at 1:18.68, break- 12:30 p.m...... Washington at Philadelphia ...... NHL Network Pro basketball as the Philadelphia Phillies overcome a ing the record of 1:19.11 they had set Washington at Philadelphia ...... NHL Network 4:30 p.m...... Utah at LA Lakers ...... ESPN 3 p.m...... Pittsburgh at Buffalo ...... NBC 13-2 deficit to beat the Cubs 18-16 in on April 25, 1992. 8:30 p.m...... Golden State at Boston ...... ABC; WBZ-FM 98.5 7 p.m...... Chicago at Detroit ...... NHL Network 10 innings at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. 1995 — Wayne Gretzky reaches 2,500 Boxing Chicago at Detroit ....NHL Network 1982 — The Denver Nuggets’ Alex career points when he sets up a pow- 7 p.m...... PBC Fight Night prelims...... FS1 10 p.m...... Edmonton at Winnipeg ...... NHL Network English, Dan Issel and Kiki Vandeweghe er-play goal by Rob Blake in Los Angeles’ 8 p.m...... Super welterweights: Harrison vs. Perrella ...... Fox each average 20 points a game, the first 5-2 loss to Calgary. College football Edmonton at Winnipeg ...... NHL Network front court to do so since Bob Pettit, Cliff 1997 — The New Jersey Devils’ Martin 2 p.m...... Holy Cross at Bucknell ...... CBSSN Men’s college lacrosse Hagan and Clyde Lovellette of St. Louis Brodeur becomes the second NHL goal- 2:30 p.m...... Grambling St. at Southern University ...... NBCSN 12 p.m...... Utah at Virginia ...... ESPNU in 1961. ie to score in the playoffs. Brodeur’s 7:30 p.m...... Alabama A&M at Alabama St...... ESPNU Mixed martial arts 1987 — Julius Erving of the Philadelphia empty net goal caps a three-goal third Golf 10 p.m...... Robert Whittaker vs. Kevin Gastelum ...... ESPN 76ers becomes the third player to score period that gives the Devils a 5-2 win 7:30 a.m...... European: Austrian Open ...... Golf Men’s soccer 30,000 points in his pro career. Erving and a 1-0 lead in a first-round series 1 p.m...... PGA: Heritage ...... Golf 6 p.m...... MLS: Austin FC at LAFC ...... Fox scores 38 points to join Wilt Chamber- against Montreal. 3 p.m...... Champions: Chubb Classic ...... Golf 8:30 p.m...... MLS: New England at Chicago ...... WBZ Ch. 4 SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION Oath Keeper is 1st suspect to plead guilty in Capitol riot By Michael Balsamo and spraying police offi- ers Lifetime Member” on and Alanna Durkin cers with bear spray. He Jan. 6, and acknowledged Richer pleaded guilty in a deal in his plea agreement that ASSOCIATED PRESS with prosecutors in feder- he is a “founding lifetime al court in Washington to WASHINGTON — A member” of the extremist two counts: obstruction of group, prosecutors said. member of the far-right an official proceeding, and Oath Keepers militia Schaffer was not charged entering and remaining in in the case involving Oath group and heavy metal a restricted building with Keepers members and as- guitarist on Friday be- a dangerous or deadly sociates, who are accused PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS came the first defendant weapon. to plead guilty to feder- An email seeking com- of conspiring with one an- President Joe Biden speaks about Russia in the East Room of the White al charges in connection other to block the certifi- House. ment was sent to an attor- with the insurrection at ney for Schaffer. cation of the vote. The case the U.S. Capitol. Schaffer was wearing a is the largest and most se- Jon Ryan Schaffer, the tactical vest and baseball rious brought by prosecu- U.S. setting up $1.7B national frontman of the band Iced hat that read “Oath Keep- tors so far in the attack. Earth, has agreed to coop- erate with investigators in network to track virus variants hopes of getting a lighter sentence, and the Justice By Ricardo nity,” White House corona- is going to help us in the Department will consid- Alonso-Zaldivar and virus adviser Andy Slavitt future. This is a program er putting Schaffer in the Zeke Miller told reporters. That “re- that has been underfund- federal witness securi- ASSOCIATED PRESS quires us to intensify our ed for years.” ty program, U.S. District efforts to quickly test for The Biden administra- WASHINGTON — The Judge Amit Mehta said. and find the genetic se- tion’s move comes as a This signals that feder- U.S. is setting up a $1.7 quence of the virus as it variant known as B117, al prosecutors see him as billion national network spreads.” which first emerged in a valuable cooperator as to identify and track wor- The new effort relies on the United Kingdom, has they continue to investi- risome coronavirus muta- money approved by Con- become the predominant gate militia groups and tions whose spread could gress as part of President strain in the U.S. In hard- other extremists involved trigger another pandemic Joe Biden’s coronavirus hit Michigan, the more in the insurrection on Jan. wave, the Biden adminis- relief package to break transmissible mutation 6 as Congress was meet- tration announced Friday. what experts say is a FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS accounts for more than ing to certify President White House officials feast-or-famine cycle in half the cases, according to Joe Biden’s electoral win. Smoke fills the walkway outside the Senate unveiled a strategy that U.S. preparedness for dis- CDC data. That’s also the Schaffer, a supporter Chamber as violent rioters loyal to Presi- features three compo- ease threats. The corona- case in Minnesota. Vac- of former President Don- dent Donald Trump are confronted by U.S. nents: a major funding virus is only one example. cines are effective against ald Trump, was accused Capitol Police officers inside the Capitol in boost for the Centers for Others pathogens have the so-called U.K. variant, of storming the Capitol Washington. Disease Control and Pre- included Ebola and Zika, but other mutations cir- vention and state health and respiratory viruses culating around the globe departments to ramp up like SARS in 2002 and have shown resistance to coronavirus gene-map- MERS in 2012, which did ping; the creation of six not become major prob- currently available vac- “centers of excellence” lems in the United States. cines. partnerships with univer- Typically, the government CDC Director Dr. Ro- sities to conduct research scrambles to counter a po- chelle Walensky said Fri- and develop technologies tential threat, but funding day the U.S. is now aver- for gene-based surveil- dries up when it recedes. aging nearly 70,000 new lance of pathogens; and The new genomic surveil- coronavirus cases daily, building a data system to lance initiative aims to up from about 53,000 just better share and analyze create a permanent infra- four weeks ago. 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Packers Garland rescinds Trump-era Palletizer Meat cutter memo curtailing consent decrees Front-end controller Sanitation for facilities By Michael Balsamo the wake of nationwide President Donald Trump. ASSOCIATED PRESS protests over the death of The so-called pattern or Cutting machine operator Black Americans at the practice investigations ex- Finished product controller WASHINGTON — At- hands of law enforcement. amine whether systemic Production maintenance mechanic torney General Merrick In easing restrictions deficiencies contribute to Production supervisor for allergens Garland on Friday re- placed on the use of con- misconduct or enable it to Production maintenance mechanic apprentice scinded a Trump-era sent decrees, the Justice persist. memo that curtailed the Department is making it “This memorandum Contratación para el primer turno y turnos superpuestos. use of consent decrees easier for its prosecutors Turnos necesarios: that federal prosecutors makes clear that the De- to use the tool to force partment will use all ap- 6am-2:30pm, 7am-3:30pm, have used in sweeping in- changes at police depart- 8am-4:30pm, 9am-5:30pm vestigations of police de- propriate legal authorities ments and other gov- to safeguard civil rights Requerimos la disponibilidad para trabajar horas extras, y Sábados o partments. ernment agencies with and protect the environ- Domingos Garland issued a new widespread abuse and ment, consistent with memorandum to all U.S. misconduct. longstanding Departmen- attorneys and other Jus- The memo in particular Paletizador tice Department leaders rescinds a previous memo tal practice and informed Empacadores spelling out the new pol- issued by then-Attorney by the expertise of the De- Cortador de carne icies on civil agreements General Jeff Sessions partment’s career work- Controlador de front-end and consent decrees with shortly before he resigned force,” Garland said. Saneamiento de instalaciones state and local govern- in November 2018. The Justice Department Operador de máquina cortadora ments. Democrats have long didn’t totally ban pattern Controlador de producto terminado or practice investigations The memo comes as the argued the ability of the Supervisor de producción de alérgenos Justice Department shifts under Trump, but former Justice Department’s civ- Mecánico de mantenimiento de producción its priorities to focus more il rights division to con- Attorney General Wil- Aprendiz de mecánico de mantenimiento de producción on civil rights issues, duct sweeping probes of liam Barr suggested they criminal justice overhauls police departments had may have been previously and policing policies in been curtailed under overused. B4 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 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 Distance tests strength of military couple’s engagement DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with her, but because of in a long-distance relation- Dear Abby is written by Abigail her close relationship ship for 2 1/2 years. We are Van Buren, also known as Jeanne with Rita, she sometimes now engaged, but haven’t Phillips, and was founded by her comes to dinner with us set a date for our wedding. on girls’ nights and is in- mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact We are both in the mili- volved in our group chats. tary, and we have main- Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Is there a discreet way tained this relationship Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. to end this business/cli- well. But there was a time ent relationship without before we dated that I screwing up my friend- was dating someone else. for 2 1/2 years, but are “Rita,” from high school. ship with my high school I ended that relationship, still carrying on an emo- Rita is also a client, and pal? I’m tired of dealing but haven’t healed from it tional affair with the we go back 20-plus years. with her, but I don’t know because I see him at work man you broke up with. The client, who’s close how to get out. often, and I still have feel- When you say you are friends with Rita, is picky ings for him. “trying to abstain” from and a terrible tipper. CUTTING HER OUT He lives in my neighbor- this person, clearly you She box colors her hair can’t. at home, but comes to me DEAR CUTTING: hood, and I enjoy talking to Handle this by telling him. I like the attention he What is going on isn’t for her haircuts. I offer fair to the man you are her 10% off of her haircut Rita what you have writ- gives me, and I’m attracted ten to me and explaining to him. I blame the geo- engaged to. If he knew, for prebooking, so she I’m sure he would agree. gets a $35 service for that the two of them may graphical distance from be friends, but you no lon- my ance for this. I want Do not chalk this up to $31.50. She usually tips “when I’m not with the me $3.50. She keeps ask- ger want the woman as a someone close, and I would client. Then sweetly tell love for it to be the person man I love, I love the one ing me to sell her hair I’m with.” Be honest products at a wholesale the woman the next time I am engaged to, but al- about what you really cost, which I do for my she calls that your profes- though I try to abstain want, follow through, and family and for Rita, but sional relationship doesn’t from this other person, I you won’t be writing me no one else. seem to be a good t be- nd myself drawn to him. again years from now Cutting her hair is a cause she has voiced dis- CAUGHT BETWEEN asking what to do. chore, because she’s nev- satisfaction with your TWO er completely happy with work. Then offer to refer DEAR ABBY: I am a the service and has asked her to someone else. Not DEAR CAUGHT: You hairstylist with a client to come back for free re- every client is a good t say you have been togeth- who was referred to me touching. If she were any- and vice versa. It’s a fact er with your absent ance by a mutual friend, one else, I’d part ways of business life. BRIDGE

A king plays a leading role In 1950, King Farouk I of Egypt Warned about the bad trump split said, “In a few years there will be only by East’s unwise double, South won ve kings in the world -- the King of the club lead with his ace and played England and the four kings in a pack a low spade to dummy’s 10. When of cards.” the nesse worked, South ruffed a Another great prediction! Within club in hand, ran the spade queen, two years, there was no King of En- led the spade jack to dummy’s ace, gland. Elizabeth II has been on the ruffed a second club, returned to throne since February 6, 1952. Yet dummy with a heart, trumped a third there are still more than 40 reigning club and cashed the heart ace. monarchs around the globe. That was nine tricks in, and East In this deal, taken from “Right still held his four trumps. When Through the Pack” by Robert Darvas and Norman de Villiers Hart, one South continued with dummy’s last king can play a key role -- what is heart, East had to ruff and was end- it? (This entertaining book contains played, unable to stop declarer from 52 stories, each featuring a different scoring both dummy’s diamond king card.) and his diamond queen. The reader is told only that South The contract would have been reached ve diamonds and was dou- defeated if West had inserted the bled by East. In my auction, South’s spade king at trick two, which would two-diamond rebid guaranteed at have cost South a vital dummy entry. least a six-card suit. Another easy play for a king missed! SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B5 WHAT TO WATCH EVENING TV LISTINGS SATURDAY’S TV APRIL 17, 2021 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 Sat. April 17 Sun. 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(N) Center 5 O’Brien Page (N) Moon Rising” reception from critics, as did lead actors that morning’s edition of the daily infor- WBTS Smile Rescue Law & Order: Spe- Law & Order: Orga- Saturday Night News Saturday Night Live 1st Look mation program very much his own, and * NBC cial Victims Unit nized Crime Live (N) at 11 (N) Richard Jenkins (“Six Feet Under”) as he marks his fth anniversary in the job WFXT MLS Soccer Boxing PBC Fight Night: Tony Harrison vs. Boston Sports Name That Tune Just for This- TMZ (N) Stanley, a fast-food worker preparing to with this broadcast. In acknowledging 9 FOX Bryant Perrella. From Los Angeles. News Wrap “Episode 2” Laughs Minute retire after 38 years working the graveyard segments that have become signatures WUTF “Taken 3” ›› Transcendence (2014) Johnny Depp. Un científico ›‡ Red Dawn (2012, Acción) Chris Hems- Programa Programa Jonah shift at Oscar’s Chicken and Fish eatery. of the program, highlights here include = UMA (2014) se obsesiona con su deseo de obtener poder. worth, Josh Peck. Hex On his last weekend, he nds himself excerpts from Geist’s “Sunday Sitdown” WSBK Big Bang Big Bang NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: New Orleans 48 Hours Seinfeld Seinfeld Three Three Three forming an unlikely bond with his young interviews with such guests as Jerry F MNT Theory Theory “Angry Karen” “One of Our Own” Stooges Stooges Stooges replacement, Jevon (Shane Paul Mc- Seinfeld, Dolly Parton, Al Pacino, Jennifer WGBX Nature “The Leopard NOVA “Picture a Scientist” Women in Antiques HS Quiz Front Row Boston Austin City Limits NOVA L PBS Legacy” STEM. Show “Billie Eilish” Ghie), a struggling writer who de nitely Lopez, Kerry Washington, Bradley Cooper WWJE Bizarre Bizarre Bizarre Bizarre Bizarre Bizarre Bizarre Bizarre Bizarre Bizarre I Killed My BFF I Killed doesn’t share Stanley’s touching pride in and the late Chadwick Boseman. R JN Murders Murders Murders Murders Murders Murders Murders Murders Murders Murders “Cabin Fever” My BFF this humble labor. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, WLVI Last Man Last Man Gold- Gold- Mom Mom 7 News at 10PM on Modern Modern Family Family Bob’s Birgundi Baker, Allison Tolman and Ed 3 p.m. X CW Standing Standing bergs bergs CW56 (N) Family Family Guy Guy Burgers O’Neill also are featured. 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Giant each in the postseason clash tonight at Logano, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex (6:30) ›› “Road House” (1989, Action) ›››‡ The Karate Kid (1984, Drama) Ralph Macchio. A Japanese ››‡ The Karate Kid Part II AMC Staples Center, where Anthony Davis and Jr. will take to the .75-mile Virginia oval Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott. handyman teaches a teenager to defend himself. 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World Axe Throwing League QB21 QB21 QB21 Rookie SportsCenter (N) SportsCenter (N) Draft: Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. ESPN2 Featured 8 p.m. Anthony Fauci, Oscar winner Matthew Mc- “Transyl- ››‡ Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) ››› Trolls (2016, Children’s) Voices of ››› Tarzan (1999) Voices of LIFE Conaughey and actor-composer Lin-Man- FREE vania 2” Voices of Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg. Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake. Tony Goldwyn. uel Miranda, along with frontline workers (5:00) ››‡ “X-Men: ››‡ Thor: The Dark World (2013, Action) Chris Hem- ››‡ Thor: The Dark World (2013, Action) Chris Hem- Snowfall Movie: Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story FX Two teams that could be seeing more of and medical professionals, are among Apocalypse” sworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston. sworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston. those teaming up for this new hour-long each in the postseason clash tonight at (6:10) ›› “Contra- ››› The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Christian Bale. 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Blood” (N) Center 5 ter 5 O’Brien “Flood of Evidence” TAURUS (April 20-May 20) WBTS Roll Up Your Ellen’s Game of Zoey’s Extraordi- Good Girls Beth News NBC 10 Access Hollywood Ninja * NBC Sleeves (N) Games nary Playlist (N) meets Rio’s boss. at 11 Sports Warrior Keep your life simple, focus on your responsibilities and clear your schedule to WFXT Simpsons Bless the Simpsons Great Bob’s Family Boston 25 News at Boston Hot Top- Joel Van Sus- Boston assure you have time to spend with a loved one. Embrace change that leads to 9 FOX Harts (N) North Burgers Guy (N) 10PM (N) News ics Osteen teren News less stress. WUTF ››‡ The Day After Tomorrow (2004, Acción) Dennis ›› Walking Tall (2004) The ›› The Warrior’s Way (2010, Acción) Jang Mita y = UMA Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm. Rock, Johnny Knoxville. Dong Gun, Geoffrey Rush. mita GEMINI (May 21-June 20) WSBK Castle “Smells Like NCIS A Navy officer NCIS “The North N.E. Liv- Two and Big Bang Big Bang Two and Imp. 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By David Biller and bid by Bolsonaro, a far- protects, supports, and en- climate summit, which is Joshua Goodman right climate skeptic who gages meaningfully with taking place online due to ASSOCIATED PRESS was a staunch ally of for- the many Brazilians who the coronavirus pandemic. mer President Donald can help the country ful ll Brazil is striving to RIO DE JANEIRO — Trump, to refashion him- them,” the lawmakers add. show its shift in rhetoric More than a dozen Senate self as a willing partner of Bolsonaro has sided with amounts to more than Democrats sent a letter to Biden on the environment powerful agribusiness in- empty talk. U.S. President Joe Biden in the hopes of securing terests, cast aspersions on In a seven-page letter ad- on Friday complaining of billions of dollars in for- environmental activists dressed to Biden on April a woeful environmental eign aid to promote sus- and snarled at European 14, Bolsonaro recognized track record by his Brazil- tainable development in leaders who decried defor- that his government needs ian counterpart, Jair Bol- the Amazon. estation in the Amazon as to boost its performance sonaro, and urging him to The senators warn that destruction of the world’s curtailing illegal logging. condition any support for failure to slow deforesta- largest rainforest has He also said he supports Amazon preservation on tion will also affect their surged toward its worst sustainable development signi cant progress reduc- willingness to support level since 2008. with economic alternatives ing deforestation. Brazil’s bid to join the Par- On the campaign trail, for the region’s impover- The letter was signed by is-based Organization for Biden proposed countries ished residents and that senators including Patrick Economic Cooperation and provide Brazil with $20 he is committed to elimi- Leahy, chairman of the Ap- Development — a long- billion to ght deforesta- nating illegal deforestation propriations Committee, sought goal of Bolsonaro. tion and said the country by 2030. and Bob Menendez, chair- The 15 senators, who PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS should face repercussions To accomplish those man of the Foreign Rela- also include former presi- President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room if it fails. At the time, Bol- goals, he said Brazil will tions Committee. It comes dential candidates Bernie of the White House, in Washington. sonaro labeled Biden’s require outside resources, just days before Biden is Sanders and Elizabeth comments as “regrettable” adding that aid from the expected to meet with Bol- Warren, said they support light to the dangerous ing on abuses by Human and “disastrous.” U.S. government would be sonaro and other foreign cooperation on the Ama- Bilateral talks on the “very welcome.” criminals operating in the Rights Watch. leaders at a U.S.-organized zon between the U.S. and environment with Brazil Rubens Barbosa, a for- A U.S.-Brazil partner- climate summit that was a Brazilian governments, Amazon, allowing them began on Feb. 17, led by mer Brazilian ambassador major plank of his campaign but questioned Bolsona- to dramatically expand ship “can only be possible Biden’s special climate en- to the U.S., said it remains pledge to more aggressively ro’s credibility. their activities,” the sena- if the Bolsonaro adminis- voy, John Kerry, The two to be seen whether the ght climate change. “President Bolsonaro’s tors wrote in the letter ob- tration begins to take Bra- sides have held regular tone of Bolsonaro’s letter The letter seems aimed rhetoric and policies have tained by The Associated zil’s climate commitments technical meetings in the will match his speech at at curtailing a edgling effectively given a green Press, citing recent report- seriously — and only if it run-up to the April 22-23 the summit. CLASSIFIED

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By Vladimir power to cripple Russia’s Isachenkov economy, Moscow lacks ASSOCIATED PRESS levers to respond in kind, although it could hurt MOSCOW — Russia American interests in oth- on Friday responded to a er ways globally. barrage of new U.S. sanc- Lavrov called Washing- tions by saying it would ton’s move “absolutely un- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS expel 10 U.S. diplomats friendly and unprovoked,” and take other retaliatory and he said that while Pro-democracy activist Lee Cheuk-yan, center, moves in a tense show- arrives at a court in Hong Kong. Russia could take “painful down with Washington. measures” against Amer- The Russian Foreign Min- ican business interests in istry also published a list of Russia, it wouldn’t imme- Hong Kong eight current or former U.S. diately move to do that and of cials barred from enter- “save them for future use.” ing the country, including FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS He warned that if Wash- democracy leaders U.S. Attorney General Mer- Then-Vice President Joe Biden, left, shakes ington further raises the rick Garland, FBI Director pressure, Russia might hands with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Christopher Wray, Director ask the U.S. to reduce the Putin in Moscow, Russia. given jail terms of National Intelligence number of its embassy Avril Haines and Secretary and consular staff from of helping local activists to bility of hiring personnel rector; and Michael Car- By Zen Soo of Homeland Security Ale- about 450 to 300. He said ASSOCIATED PRESS escape the city. from Russia and third vajal, director of the Fed- jandro Mayorkas. both countries host about Prior to sentencing, Lai countries as support staff, eral Bureau of Prisons. Foreign Minister Sergey 450 diplomats, but that in- HONG KONG — A was already being held on limit visits by U.S. diplo- On Thursday, the Biden Hong Kong court on Fri- Lavrov also said Moscow cludes some 150 Russians other charges, including a will move to shut down mats serving short-term administration announced day sentenced ve leading previous charge of foreign at the U.N. in New York those U.S. nongovernment stints at the embassy, and sanctions on Russia for in- pro-democracy advocates, collusion to intervene in that he argued shouldn’t organizations that remain tighten requirements for terfering in the 2020 U.S. including media tycoon the city’s affairs — a new be included. in Russia to end what he U.S. diplomats’ travel in presidential election and Jimmy Lai, to up to 18 crime under a sweeping Russia’s economic poten- months in prison for orga- described as their med- the country. involvement in the So- tial and its global reach national security law that The others banned from larWind hack of federal nizing and participating Beijing imposed on the dling in Russia’s politics. are limited compared with entering Russia are Susan agencies — activities Mos- in a massive march during city in 2020. The top Russian diplo- the Soviet Union that Rice, a former U.N. ambas- cow has denied. The U.S. 2019 anti-government Lee Cheuk-yan, a mat said the Kremlin sug- competed with the U.S for ordered 10 Russian dip- protests that triggered an pro-democracy activist gested that U.S. Ambassa- sador and now head of the international inuence overwhelming crackdown and former lawmaker who dor John Sullivan follow Domestic Policy Council; lomats expelled, targeted during the Cold War. Still, from Beijing. helped organize annual the example of his Rus- John Bolton, who was a dozens of companies and Russia’s nuclear arsenal A total of nine advocates candlelight vigils in Hong sian counterpart and head national security adviser people, and imposed new and its leverage in many were given jail terms, but Kong on the anniversary home for consultations. under former President curbs on Russia’s ability parts of the world make it four of them, including of the bloody crackdown Russia will also deny the Donald Trump; James to borrow money. a power that Washington 82-year-old lawyer and for- on pro-democracy pro- U.S. Embassy the possi- Woolsey, a former CIA di- While the U.S. wields the needs to reckon with. mer lawmaker Martin Lee, tests in Beijing’s Tianan- had their sentences sus- men Square in 1989, was pended after their age and sentenced to a total of 14 accomplishments were months in prison for his Day workers leaving India’s taken into consideration. participation in the the They were found guilty two August 2019 marches. earlier this month of or- Lawyers Albert Ho and cities as virus dries up jobs ganizing and participat- Margaret Ng both had ing in a massive protest their 12-month jail sen- By Rajanish Kakade lic places and limited the in August 2019, where tences suspended for two an estimated 1.7 million ASSOCIATED PRESS movement of people, but years. Former lawmaker didn’t stop bus, train and people marched in oppo- Leung Kwok-hung was MUMBAI, India — Mi- sition to a bill that would air services. sentenced to 18 months, grant workers are piling An exodus ensued, with have allowed suspects to while another former leg- into rail stations in India’s panicked day laborers be extradited to mainland islator, Cyd Ho, was giv- nancial capital Mumbai hauling backpacks onto China. The march was not en a jail sentence of eight to head back to their home overcrowded trains leaving authorized by the police. months. villages now that virus-con- Mumbai. The migration is Their convictions and Two other former law- trol measures have dried up raising fears of the virus sentencing are another makers, Au Nok-hin and work in the hard-hit region. spreading in rural areas. blow to the city’s agging Leung Yiu-chung, who “What do I do now?” Maharashtra has been democracy movement, previously pleaded guilty, asked Ramzan Ali, who’d the center of the nation’s which is facing an un- were also given jail sen- been earning up to 500 ru- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS precedented crackdown recent record surge in new tences. Au got 10 months pees ($7) per day as a la- People wearing masks as a precaution against by Beijing and Hong Kong while Leung’s eight- borer but has been out of infections. On Friday, In- authorities. The sentences dia recorded another high the coronavirus stand in queues to board trains month jail term was sus- work for two weeks. at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai, India. were swiftly met with in- pended for one year. He arrived at Kurla of 217,353 new cases in ternational criticism. the past 24 hours, pushing In a separate case, for- railroad station on Fri- than state haven’t seen train because his 70-year- The court suspended the mer lawmaker Yeung day morning and joined a its total since the pandem- 11-month prison sentence ic began past 14.2 million. large-scale movement of mi- old grandfather is serious- Sum, was sentenced long line to buy a ticket to grant workers yet because ly ill in Gorakhpur in Ut- of Lee, who is known for his alongside Lai and Lee The Health Ministry also board a train for Balram- it’s the harvesting season. tar Pradesh state. advocacy for human rights Cheuk-yan for their par- reported 1,185 fatalities in pur, his village in north- Big farms have hired work- “I am getting frantic calls and democracy, for two ticipation in the unautho- ern Uttar Pradesh state. the past 24 hours, raising ers to harvest wheat and from my parents and other years because of his age. rized assembly on Aug. 31, Ali, 47, hopes to nd some deaths to 174,308. other crops and prepare for family members to get back Lai, the founder of Hong 2019, although his eight- work in the village to feed The rush among migrant sowing new crops. to my hometown,” he said. Kong’s Apple Daily tab- month sentence was sus- his wife and four children. workers was not as des- loid, was sentenced to a pended for a year. Similar scenes were perate as last year when Mohammad Aslam, 24, is After weekend stay- total of 14 months in pris- “I’m ready to face the also starting in New Del- Indian Railways suspend- a tailor in Mumbai but said at-home orders were an- on Friday for charges re- penalty and sentencing hi, where some migrant ed all passenger train ser- he has been sitting idle for nounced in New Delhi on lated to demonstration on and I’m proud that I can workers were worried vices during a strict and 18 days. He was in line to Thursday, several migrant Aug. 18, 2019, and a sep- walk with the people of they might get stuck if a sudden nationwide lock- board a train with rela- workers there said they arate unauthorized march Hong Kong for this de- lockdown was declared. down. That forced tens tives and others heading to were worried a lockdown on Aug. 31, 2019. mocracy,” Lee Cheuk-yan The government of Ma- of thousands of impover- the town of Muzzaffaarpur was not far away. A large Lai was also slapped with said ahead of the court harashtra state, home ished workers to walk or in eastern Bihar state. crowd of migrant workers two additional charges Fri- session, as supporters to Mumbai, imposed ride trucks and buses in “My extended family has waited outside the capi- day, one under the nation- held up signs condemning lockdown-like curbs on soaring heat as they tried a farm there and I can tal’s Anand Vihar railroad al security law accusing political persecution. “We Wednesday for 15 days to to return home. earn some money by work- station Friday as author- him of conspiring to col- will walk together even check the spread of the vi- Also, northern states like ing there,’’ he said. ities allowed only those lude with foreign powers in darkness, we will walk rus. It closed most indus- Punjab, Haryana and New Shiva Sanjeev, 27, was with con rmed tickets to and another accusing him with hope in our hearts.” tries, businesses and pub- Delhi and western Rajas- desperate to get on to a enter the platform. Veteran AP producer, cameraman Local news on your doorstep in Iraq dies of coronavirus By Zeina Karam war against the Islamic Samya Kullab, the AP’s ASSOCIATED PRESS State group. correspondent in Bagh- Killings, kidnappings dad, recalled Majid’s ded- BEIRUT — Khodeir Ma- and bombings were an ev- ication and commitment jid, who covered Iraq’s nu- eryday occurrence, some- toward getting evasive merous conicts as a video times with multiple bomb- ministers and of cials to producer and cameraman ings on the same day. grant the AP interviews. for the Associated Press Through it all, Majid, “He chased the Transport over 17 years has died, known as Abu Amjad to Ministry for months re- relatives said Friday. He family and friends, was a cently. ‘He keeps saying was 64. beloved colleague and a next week but don’t worry, The cause of death was calming presence in the I will not stop calling’ – complications due to the Baghdad bureau. He was such was his dedication to coronavirus. Majid had a dedicated journalist and getting the story.” been hospitalized for about a good friend to many, “I never forget,” he three weeks, but his condi- working quietly and be- would say. tion rapidly deteriorated hind-the-scenes to make Kullab and other Bagh- in the last few days and he sure accreditation and dad colleagues also re- Home delivery starts at only $4.50 per week. died Friday morning. paperwork were secured, called his kindness. 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