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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 $23M condo unit set to Blossom Lines of cars wait for the Salvation in Lynn Army to distribute By Gayla Cawley housed a transmission food on ITEM STAFF business, has been torn Monday down to make room for afternoon in LYNN — The construc- the five-story condomini- Lynn. tion of a $23 million, 72- um building. unit condominium build- The first floor will be ITEM PHOTO | ing on Blossom Street is for parking and the top OLIVIA FALCIGNO underway. floors will consist of most- Developer Patrick Mc- ly one-bedroom condos, Grath said his team broke which will sell for about ground on the project Line of cars leads to Salvation $300,000. McGrath said about a month ago, and he plans to start listing anticipates construction the condos on Jan. 1. at 164 Blossom St. will be James M. Cowdell, ex- for those hungry for food completed in 11 months. ecutive director of the “We’re in the ground and Economic Development & By Gayla Cawley distribution line into the respective destinations. son. “It will be down by we’re just starting,” said Industrial Corporation of ITEM STAFF Salvation Army. Despite the hours of District Court (on some McGrath. “(I’m) very ex- Lynn, said the project is The line of cars heading traffic, Lynn’s Salvation days).” cited.” LYNN — Anyone driv- “another significant devel- into the Salvation Army Army Capt. Kevin John- Still, Emily Mercado, McGrath was cleared to opment in Lynn. ing through downtown social service ministry start construction after re- Lynn on Monday after- wrapped around the back son said the number of “Despite COVID, we of City Hall, with impa- people waiting in line coordinator at the Salva- ceiving approval from the noon probably found tion Army, anticipated the continue to see major in- tient motorists not wait- Monday was not atypical. Conservation Commis- vestments being made,” themselves stuck in the organization’s distribution massive traffic jam that ing for food seeking alter- “It’s not as long as it sion and Site Plan Review Cowdell said. was caused by the food nate routes to get to their sometimes is,” said John- Committee for the project. McGrath said there have SALVATION, A2 The site’s vacant build- ing, which formerly McGRATH, A2 Hope will be on parade in Lynn eld By Anne Marie Tobin ITEM STAFF LYNNFIELD — The second annual “A Night of Hope” will be held on Sunday at Lynnfield Mid- dle School. While last year’s event attract- ed 600 attendees who marched to the Town Common and stood in ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK solidarity, side-by-side during the Tim Sullivan of Marblehead, who organized the Marblehead speaking portion of the program, this year’s event will feature a Virtual Boston Marathon, checks his time on his watch as he motor vehicle processional due to crosses the nish line. COVID-19 safety concerns. “We were hoping to do what we did last year, which was just A makeshift marathon a fabulous event that brought ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO the community together,” said Developer Patrick McGrath is building a 72- Carmela Dalton, president of the unit condominium building on Blossom Street nish in Marblehead Think of Michael Foundation. “We in Lynn. initially toyed with the idea of do- By Daniel Kane leaving runners on their own to ing a Zoom event, but that’s so ITEM STAFF plan how and where to run in an impersonal, so we came up with event that’s usually big on commu- the idea of the procession. We’re MARBLEHEAD — When the nity. not able to have speakers and INSIDE coronavirus pandemic hit it quick- Thankfully in Marblehead, Tim people can stand outside the car, ly became clear that the Boston Sullivan and a handful of local but there will be no interaction. Opinion Sports Marathon was going to look very Steve Krause: I could Peabody’s Knight commits runners were able to make their We want to stick to the guidelines, different for runners this year. The own finish line at Devereux Beach especially now. take Venus right to University of Hartford race went from being postponed about now. A4 baseball. B1 to eventually going fully virtual, MARATHON, A3 HOPE, A3 Diversity is on the program Book it to at Peabody’s Torigian YMCA Salem for By Anne Marie Tobin something ITEM STAFF PEABODY — The to read YMCA of Metro North is By Elyse Carmosino stepping up its efforts to ITEM STAFF encourage tolerance and Jean-Mary diversity. Changlais, SALEM — Bookworms This week marks the from Lynn rejoice. beginning of the Second is one On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Annual Welcoming Week of eight city of Salem is encouraging at the Torigian Family members of residents who had planned YMCA, a week-long cel- the Met- to attend or donate to Sa- ebration of the many dif- ro North lemRecycles’ popular free ferent cultures and tra- YMCA’s the Book Swap to instead par- Diversity ditions of people in the ticipate in a Free Book Day ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO YMCA community. and Inclu- and share their books with sion team SalemRecycles will be hosting a “socially YMCA, A2 members. BOOKS, A3 distant” book swap on Sept. 26. OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 64° VOL. 141, ISSUE 233 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ........................... 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After high school, he graduated from Providence College in 2020 with a BA in Marketing and minor in Fi- nance. On campus he worked at the Help Desk and was a part of a book club with oth- er alumni. He was also a part of the economics club at Providence College. Upon graduation, Jason was pursu- Leger in 2019 & his cousin ing Law School. He also as- Tyler J McDonough in 2020. sisted in the marketing of his Jason loved and was loved by father’s business and created many people he knew. He’s his own marketing online web- remembered by his family as site: Content Honcho. Jason’s goofy, smart, strong, and car- fondest memories are playing ing. Jason was a God-loving video games, basketball, and man and was always trying to ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO soccer with his KIPP child- better himself and his life. As Social Service Ministry Coordinator Emily Mercado, 34, tends to the line of cars waiting for the hood friends. He also enjoyed he has accomplished many Salvation Army on Monday afternoon in Lynn. playing with Snippy, reading things, his mental illness books, self- educating, fitness, doesn’t define his character being with family, eating Chi- but gives strength to his ac- potle or home cooked meals. complishments. He leaves behind his parents Line of cars leads to Salvation Erin Lee (Leger) Castro & Bra- Service information: Vis- nor Agustin Castro of Lynn. He itation for Jason will be leaves behind his two sisters Friday, 10 – 11 a.m. with a Lidia Castro, Brianna Castro, service at 11 in the Goodrich for those hungry for food and Loved dog Snippy. He Funeral Home, 128 Wash- ington St., Lynn. Burial will also leaves behind his grand- SALVATION that the Salvation Army said. duce, canned goods and father Robert Leger and many follow in Pine Grove Ceme- From A1 is working with Mayor The service, which had meat. Aunts and Uncles and cousins tery. Memorials, if desired, Thomas M. McGee’s office already been the largest Motorists are asked for that were like siblings. Jason may be made to the Mental site would serve more to establish a traffic detail food pantry in Lynn, ex- their proof of address, how is proceeded by the passing’s Health and Suicide Preven- than its daily average of during the afternoons. panded in direct response many people are in their of his Beloved Nana Ann M tion Organization. 500 meals on Monday. “We closed last week to to the coronavirus pan- household and to pop Mercado attributed the give our staff and volun- demic. About 500 families day’s uptick to the Salva- teers a break,” said John- receive food from the Sal- their trunks to make the Diversity is on the program tion Army’s distribution son. “We’ve been going vation Army each week- process easier when they site being closed last week nonstop since March. It’s day. reach the front of the line, and its change in hours just an example of the eco- Before the pandemic, the Mercado said. at Peabody’s Torigian YMCA this week — from 9 a.m.- nomic need that COVID distribution site had been “This has been nonstop,” 12 noon to 1-4 p.m. Mon- has put upon the city.” open three days a week, said Mercado.