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By Cary Shuman Rowe is expecting a high- Lynn voters will head to the er-than-usual turnout on Tues- polls on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to day, due to the significant inter- nominate two candidates for est in the mayoral race. mayor for the final election in “That is the big race, and the November. one people are talking about, so Mayoral candidates Darren I’m hoping we see a good turn- Cyr, Michael Satterwhite, and out,” said Rowe. “I say it all the Jared Nicholson have been cam- time that people come out in paigning for the past several droves for the [U.S.] presidential months, participating in candi- election, which is great, but your dates’ forum and going to door- local officials – those are the peo- to-door in hopes of bringing out the vote in Tuesday’s election. Please see ELECTION Page 3 The top two finishers in Tues- day’s election will advance to the Board members of the Flax Pond Association are pictured with the new barrels. From left, are Erica Baker, Nov. 2 election, while the third- Lisa Nerich, Leslie Cole, Bill Donahue, Maria Frayler, and Paul Petrowski. place finisher will be eliminated from contention. Mayor Thomas McGee an- Flax Pond, DPW partner to keep playground clean nounced in March that he would not be seeking re-election to a Special to the Journal local Lynn business, to include Secretary and Treasurer Leslie second term. the names of the Flax Pond As- Cole, and Recording Secretary The Lynn city councillor and The Flax Pond Association sociation and Lynn DPW. Katie Gallo. Board members in- school committee contests will The Best Cannabis has purchased and donated eight The Flax Pond Association clude Erica Baker, Kevin Cole, also be on the ballot, but all can- Selection in Lynn. brand new, heavy-duty, steel is a community non-profit that Bill Donahue, Maria Frayler, didates for those positions will drum trash barrels with lids for focuses on cleaning up the Flax Charlie Gallo, Paul Petrowski, advance to the Nov. 2 ballot. use at Flax Pond Park. Plans also Pond area and making it a better and Mo Richard. City Clerk Janet Rowe said are underway for a clean-up of place for everyone to enjoy. The For more information, find the the polls will be open from 7 a.m. the area. Association collects membership Flax Pond Association on Face- to 8 p.m. at eight citywide locations. A total of 56,000 voters are “With the addition of the new dues and holds trivia night fund- book and Instagram or email barrels, we hope to help keep the eligible to vote in the election. raisers to fund projects to better flaxpondsssociation@yahoo. playground clean for families the pond and surrounding neigh- com. The Association will hold a and neighbors to enjoy,” said Ka- borhoods. general meeting in the fall, with tie Gallo of the Flax Pond Asso- FREE NOW OPEN ciation. The officers of the Flax Pond a date to be determined. New Association include President members are always welcome to COVID-19 Order Pickup at The barrels were placed in hellodiem.com their new home by the Lynn Megan Gonzalez, Corresponding join. TESTING DPW, which has partnered with FREE testing will be 211 Lewis St. the Flax Pond Association on conducted at the Lynn, MA 01902 this project. The DPW will be building located at Open Everyday maintaining the new barrels and 800-810 Lynnway, 9am-8pm emptying them as they become the former home of (781) 346-9922 filled with trash at the busy play- Building 19 and the ground. flea market. Please Consume Responsibly. This product may cause impairment and may be habit-forming. For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. This product has not been analyzed “We thank Lisa Nerich and No appointments or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There is limited information on the side effects of using this product, and there may be the DPW for partnering with us,” associated health risks. Marijuana use during pregnancy and necessary. The breast-feeding may pose potential harms. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product. KEEP THIS said Leslie Cole of the Flax Pond testing site is open PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN. There may be health risks associated with the consumption of this product. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. The impairment affects of Edible Marijuana Association. seven days a week Products may be delayed by two hours or more. In case of accidental ingestion, contact the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 or 9-1-1. The barrels were stenciled by This product may be illegal outside of MA. Research on the medical from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. benefits of Cannabis is still evolving - you should always seek the advice of Full Color Signs & Graphics, a a health professional before using cannabis for a medical condition. Page 2 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, September 9, 2021 editorial

RESTORE HAPPY HOURS? ARE THEY CRAZY?

There seems to be a move afoot to place a ballot question for the Novem- ber, 2022, state election that would allow for the return of so-called Happy Hours (a/k/a, drink as much as you can, as fast as you can) to Massachusetts. Happy Hours have been illegal in this state since 1984, after a young woman was killed in a Happy Hour-related drunk-driving accident. George R. Mc- Carthy, the former mayor of Everett who back then was the chairman of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, which sponsored the ban, said, ‘’I’ve heard all the horror stories I’m going to listen to,’’ refer- ring to the many fatal accidents at the time in which drivers and pedestrians tragically were killed as a result of excessive drinking at Happy Hours. Those in support of restoring Happy Hours make two arguments. First, they say it will increase business for bars and restaurants, which need all the support they can get amidst a pandemic, and second, they point to the use of Uber and Lyft that will reduce drunk-driving incidents. Neither argument is backed-up by any data and both lack common-sense. We would like to make a number of points in response: 1) The majority of bar owners/restaurateurs reportedly are not in favor of restoring Happy Hours, which probably is why the Mass. Restaurant Assoc. Guest Op-Ed has yet to take a position on the matter. Sales of alcoholic beverages are the main source of profit for most establishments -- so why would they want to discount them? Admittedly, there probably would be a few bars that would What life seems to be do so in an effort to increase business, but that only would create a race to the bottom, so to speak -- all establishments would feel the need to compete about what his family has suffered. with the place down the street that is offering “all-you-can-drink for $5.00” Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is not so easy to figure out. We think we or $1.00 pitchers of beer (which were typical of Happy Hours back in the have the answers and then later in life realize 1980s). We are not aware of any study that shows how much, if at all, Happy Life is short. The best we can do, is the best we don’t know much at all. We thought we had Hours might add to an establishment’s bottom line. we can do. If we are doing our best, then what life all figured out when we were very young Moreover, we can’t imagine that for any reputable establishment, the in- more can we expect from ourselves and oth- but throughout the years life throws things at crease in business would outweigh the headaches of having to deal with the ers? Most people are doing the best they can us that we can’t possibly see coming. increase of inebriates on their premises, with the need to greatly-enhance with the information and abilities they have. Today, let’s all consider others. Be kind to their self-policing, and with absorbing higher insurance liability premiums. There are some things we can change and our neighbors, acquaintances and people we But even if there might be some small financial benefit for some establish- some things we can’t. Learning to adjust or meet along the way. A lot of people are hurt- ments, is it worth the cost to society for the inevitable increase in drunk driv- adapt with what we have and who we are of- ing from disease, death, unemployment, life’s ing, assaults, and other accidents that unquestionably will flow from a policy ten takes some time and effort. We are all born tragedies and more. Don’t judge people by that encourages patrons to drink heavily and irresponsibly? some place to someone. Some of us are raised their appearances or their mistakes. Life is not 2) While it may be true that many people plan ahead to use Uber and Lyft with less than others and some of us are raised only filled with good, but often pain that most -- typically for special occasions -- that does not mean that folks who decide with more than others. Many have a lot to never see. to hit the Happy Hour at a nearby bar after work will do so on a regular basis. overcome to merely survive in life while oth- What life seems to be and what life actually The use of Uber and Lyft has not led to a decrease in drunk-driving deaths. ers seem to have it easy. is are rarely the same. In 1984, there were 411 drunk-driving fatalities in Mass., constituting about Academics appear to come easier for some Glenn Mollette is the publisher of Newburgh 62% of the total of all fatal auto crashes. people while others have to study diligently Press, Liberty Torch and various other publish- But by 2009 -- before Uber and Lyft were around -- drunk-driving fatal- just to make a passing grade. Some are lucky ing imprints; a national columnist – American ities in Mass. had plummeted precipitously to 130 and accounted for just in life while others don’t seem so lucky. Issues and Common Sense opinions, analysis, 39% of all traffic-related deaths. The numbers have remained about the same One of my dear friends is a multi-million- stories and features appear each week In over both in Mass. (and nationally) for the past 12 years -- even with Uber and aire. He has a great house, wife and busi- 500 newspapers, websites and blogs across the Lyft available. Our strict drunk-driving laws, including the ban on Happy ness galore. Over the last few years a young United States. Hours -- not the ride-sharing services -- are responsible for the sharp decline son was killed in a car wreck. A daughter was in drunk-driving deaths in Mass. over the past 37 years. killed in a wreck and another died from natural 3) Proponents of lifting the ban point out that other states -- primarily in the causes. Many who don’t know the tragedies South and West -- allow for Happy Hours. But what they don’t say is that the and heartache that he has experienced assume h e y n n o u r n a l states with the 10 highest-rates of drunk driving fatalities per capita are -- take that his life is great and free from pain. I know T L J a wild guess! -- Montana, Wyoming, So. Carolina, Mississippi, New Mexico, he would trade everything he has to have his PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley South Dakota, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. children back with him. He continues to get up EDITOR IN CHIEF: Cary Shuman [email protected] Massachusetts ranks 4th LEAST in drunk-driving deaths per capita and in the morning. He is still involved in his busi- PHONE 781-485-0588 // FAX 781-485-1403 by a wide margin. So why would we want to emulate those states -- don’t we ness, cares for his wife and cherishes his one Email: [email protected] remaining daughter. However, life is not as it want to continue to be safer (and smarter)? Web Site: www.lynnjournal.com 4) Finally, beyond the issue of drunk-driving, we know so much more may seem to some. about the damage that alcohol wreaks both individually (to every organ in our Another dear friend has prospered with a DIRECTORY bodies) and collectively (to our families and society), than we did in 1984. Al- large family and a successful business. His life Advertising & Marketing looks good until you get to know him better. Director of Marketing Editorial cohol has been labeled a Class 1 carcinogen and plays a huge role in domestic Debra DiGregorio Page Design, Copy Editing abuse, non-auto accidents, date rape, and other assaults (i.e., the proverbial One of his sons committed suicide in front of him a couple of years ago. Another son re- ([email protected]) Scott Yates bar-room brawls). Happy Hours encourage binge-drinking, which will exac- Assistant Marketing Directors erbate every one of these issues. Human nature and the devastating effects of cently died in an accident. Within weeks of his son’s accident, a grandson was killed in a car Maureen DiBella Reporting Staff alcohol abuse are the same today as they were in 1984. Senior Sales Associates Cary Shuman wreck. His pain is great. He goes through the To those young people for whom reinstating Happy Hours is a driving (no Kathleen Bright John Lynds pun intended) force in their lives, we simply would say this: Please wait until motions day by day trusting God with his life Legal Advertising you grow up. You’ll realize there is a lot more to life than getting hammered at and remaining children. It is difficult to under- Ellen Bertino Printer a Happy Hour every week and endangering the safety of yourself and others. stand why his family has suffered so much in Business Accounts Executive GateHouse Media recent days. Tears flow when he begins to talk Judy Russi Thursday, September 9, 2021 THE LYNN JOURNAL Page 3 Celtics PA announcer Eddie Palladino lends his voice to new NBA video game

By John Lynds PA announcer for the Celtics he the jumbotrons at all and it’s just said it was a dream come true for my voice that you hear.” Diehard Boston Celtics fans a kid from Eastie that was a life- For over two decades as the are sure to recognize the new long Celtics fan. Garden’s PA announcer Palladi- voice that will serve as the an- “This was always the dream as no has had a front row seat to the nouncer for Visual Concepts’ up- a kid going back to when I used local passion for the Celtics from coming NBA 2K22 video game to be sort of sequestered up in my fans. that will be released around bedroom,” said Palladino. Palla- “Celtics fans are the most ded- Christmas. dino said he used to watch the icated fans in sports,” he said. East Boston native, Saugus Celtics’ games on TV in his room “They eat, sleep, and drink Celt- with the volume off and make his resident and “Voice of the Celt- ics basketball.” own calls as if he were the PA ics” Eddie Palladino, who has What Celtics fans might not announcer. “This was a legacy of served as TD Garden’s public know about Eddie Palladino is address announcer since the ear- responsibility that I was going to that he was an exceptional ath- ly 2000s, has lent his voice to the be a part of, and I felt responsi- lete himself while growing up in upcoming video game. ble to give back not only to the Eastie Native and Voice of the Celtics Eddie Palladino is lending his East Boston. Among his many Instead of hearing a generic voice to new NBA video game team, but to the fanbase,” said PA announcer, players of NBA Palladino. “Everywhere I go, athletic talents, Palladino was a 2K22 that chose to play as the I’m the Voice of the Celtics, but terrific candlepin bowler and su- Celtics at the Garden will hear response was great from the vid- sibility to keep the game moving I’m not really seen, and I love it perb bombardment (a version of Palladino’s voice and give the eo game developers. and make sure that the crowd is that way. I always consider my- dodgeball) player at the Chelsea basketball simulation game “They loved it,” he said. “I informed as it goes along.” self the man behind the curtain YMCA sports summer camp, the real feel of a home game in may have to go out there two When Palladino became the because I’m really not on any of Camp Robie. Boston. Developers of the game more times over the next two decided to tap each NBA team’s years if players change and up- actual PA announcer to make the date some of the roster.” in-game audio experience more Palladino said he had to record realistic. over 3,760 voice segments to That means when Jayson cover all aspects of what might Tatum hits a 3-pointer in the happen during game play. game, you’ll hear Palladino an- “I had to do the monotone nounce, “Jaaaaayson Taaatum, voice, the announcements, the for threeeeeee!!!”. excited voice when a player In the game, Palladino’s voice scored,” said Palladino. “It was a will also announce the Celtics’ very interesting and painstaking starting lineup as he’s done at the process, and I was out there re- Garden for two decades. cording for four days from nine Palladino told the Lynn Jour- o’clock in the morning to four nal he spent time out on the West o’clock every day with an hour Coast recently laying down his lunch break. The graphics in the voice for the video game but game are unbelievable and it’s couldn’t tell friends and family almost like you’re watching a of his work until the new game live video of a Celtics game.” was announced. The Celtics tweeted the re- “It was a pretty great expe- lease of the new video game that rience. I really had to bite my highlighted Palladino’s work for tongue every time I wanted to the Garden and his involvement tell somebody, but then I thought in NBA 2K22. about my contract that I signed “To be in that (PA) chair, and and the confidentiality agree- as everyone calls it the best seat ment, so I did not want to blow in the house, no one gets to know the check that I already spent,” how much pressure there is being joked Palladino. that close,” said Palladino. “I’ve You do so much good. Making Palladino said when he got got to be constantly alert for any a difference. Employing people. out to the West Coast and start- call or any play on the court that ed working on the voiceovers the happens because it’s my respon- You’re doing amazing things. And we’re grateful to be along

with East Boston Savings Bankwith East Boston Savings for the ride. Election CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ple that can really do something in requests for ballots, and the for you. You can get an appoint ballots are coming in every with the mayor, but not with the day,” said Rowe. “People can president. I think local issues are still come into the building [City really important, especially in a Hall] and vote absentee ballot, big city like Lynn. With every- but there’s no early voting.” thing that is going on, I don’t un- Rowe added that candidates derstand why people don’t come and supporters can hold cam- out and vote. My father always paign signs outside the polling said that you can’t complain if locations, but they must be at you don’t vote.” least 150 feet from the entrances Many residents requested to the polls. Lynn Police officers mail-in ballots from the Election will be at the polling sites to en- NMLS # 457291 Member FDIC | Member DIF 800.657.3272 EBSB.com Department. force that policy, noted Rowe. Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank “We’ve sent out 1,200 mail- Page 4 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, September 9, 2021 Former postal worker from Lynn sentenced for stealing mail A former U.S. Postal Service tors received information that casions. Gomez making unauthorized In total, Gomez stole $21,387 (USPS) employee was sentenced customers in Lynn reported An Eastern Bank fraud in- purchases using debit cards as- in fraudulent debit card purchas- in federal court in Boston for missing mail. For example, one vestigator, who was investigat- sociated with the three compro- es, ATM withdrawals and stimu- stealing mail, including almost USPS customer reported that an ing multiple unauthorized ATM mised Eastern Bank accounts. In lus checks. $5,000 in stimulus payments, expected Lilly Pulitzer gift card withdrawals and debit card pur- addition, ATM and bank securi- Acting United States Attor- and making over $16,000 in never arrived in the mail. Further chases made using three sep- ty camera videos from Eastern ney Nathaniel R. Mendell; Mat- fraudulent purchases and ATM investigation revealed that USPS arate Eastern Bank accounts, Bank showed Gomez making thew Modafferi, Special Agent withdrawals. City Carrier Assistant Angela contacted federal investigators. unauthorized cash withdrawals in Charge of the U.S. Postal Ser- Angela Gomez, 40, of Lynn, Gomez handled that particular The Eastern Bank accounts were from the three Eastern Bank ac- vice Office of Inspector General, was sentenced by U.S. District customer’s route. Records indi- owned by individuals who resid- counts. In total, $16,587 was sto- Northeast Area Field Office; and Court Judge Denise J. Casper to cated that the expected gift card ed on the carrier route Gomez len from the three Eastern Bank William Kalb, Special Agent in three months in prison and three was used in January 2020 for was assigned to prior to when accounts. Charge of the U.S. Treasury In- years of supervised release. On purchases delivered to Gomez’s the unauthorized transactions Gomez also stole four U.S. spector General for Tax Admin- May 11, 2021, Gomez pleaded then-home address and that the began. Eastern Bank records Treasury Economic Impact istration Office of Investigations, guilty to one count of theft of corresponding email address be- confirmed three compromised Payment (EIP) checks, more New York Field Office made the mail by an employee. As part of longed to Gomez. Subsequent accounts. Security camera vid- commonly known as stimulus announcement. Assistant U.S. the plea agreement, Gomez has surveillance of Gomez during eo footage related to several of checks, totaling $4,800, which Attorney Eugenia M Carris, agreed to pay $21,387 in restitu- the performance of her duties the unauthorized debit card pur- were intended for delivery to Deputy Chief of Mendell’s Pub- tion to the victims. revealed that she rifled through chases (including at Walmart and USPS customers who lived on lic Corruption & Special Prose- In February 2020, investiga- and stole mail on 21 separate oc- Target shopping centers) showed Gomez’s carrier route. cutions Unit, prosecuted the case. Woman indicted in connection with trafficking multiple victims for sex A Revere woman has been Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Court at a later date. During the course of the in- fered illegal commercial sex. indicted for trafficking multiple Servitude (2 counts), Keeping a The AG’s Office previously vestigation, authorities devel- AG Healey’s Victim Services victims for sex through Crys- House of Ill Fame, and Money announced Garland’s arrest in oped evidence indicating that Division is working with victim tal’s Day Spa in Revere, which Laundering. April 2021 by Massachusetts Garland allegedly ran a profit- service organizations to ensure she was allegedly operating as Lucas Sobreira, age 29, of Ev- State Police assigned to the able and organized criminal en- victims have the assistance and a front for human trafficking, erett, was indicted on one charge AG’s Office, the Revere Police terprise through Crystal’s Day services they need. Attorney General Maura Healey each of Indecent Assault & Bat- Department, and Department of Spa, which she owned and set up These charges are allegations, announced today. Two employ- tery on a Person over 14 and As- Homeland Security Investiga- as a front for human trafficking. and all defendants are presumed ees of the business have also been sault & Battery. Giacomo Neto, tions (HSI). The AG’s Office alleges that innocent until proven guilty. indicted for sexually assaulting age 41, of Lynn, was indicted on These charges are the result Garland knowingly facilitated AG Healey has a dedicated clients seeking massages. the charges of Indecent Assault of an investigation by Massa- commercial sexual activity by Human Trafficking Division that Geralda De Matos Garland, & Battery on a Person over 14 (2 chusetts State Police assigned to recruiting victims and offering focuses on policy, prevention and age 57, of Revere, was indicted counts) and Assault & Battery (2 the AG’s Office, with assistance sexual activity between victims prosecution and includes a team on Thursday by a Suffolk Coun- counts). 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"Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the Thursday, September 9, 2021 THE LYNN JOURNAL worldPage 5 and do good." “Michael is committed to a better and more inclusive future for Lynn. He has the experience, training, and skills for the job and he also has the fresh perspective needed to bring much-needed change to city hall.” Lynn United for Change Minor Myers, Jr. PLEASE VOTE ON SEPT. 14 Paid political advertisement For rides to the polls call 617-257-1295 BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR FOR EVERYONE A collaborative effort from the President Sheila O’Neil, Mayor Lynn Teachers Union sponsored Lynn Teachers Union Local 1037 Thomas McGee, Superintendent this event. As Gina O’Toole ex- and the Lynn’s City Departments of Schools Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, plained, “We have back to school Congrats Class of 2021 had a “Back to School Fair for and President of MA AFT Beth supplies for the children. We Everyone” at McManus Field. Kondos, and Lynn Teacher/Par- want to bring an awareness to the School supplies were available ent Kendwy Valdez. community that everyone wants for children as they prepare to According to Beth Kondos, to go back into a safe classroom. return to school soon, along with “We just concluded a podcast A vaccination clinic is here at the an available vaccination clinic on with the Superintended, Mayor, fair for parents and children who site. and the Lynn Teachers Union Before the fair, an education- as to how Lynn is offering a need to be vaccinated. We have many Lynn agencies here partic- al conference was held at LVTI vaccines clinic, offering school Representing Girls Inc. of Lynn Attending the Fair – Sharika ipating in this outreach program Media Studio. Participating in supplies, and books for students - Ariana Contreras and Ariel Morgan with Matthew Middleton a national podcast was Presi- when they return to school. We for the City of Lynn; I am very Garfinkel. and Bebe. dent of American Federation are all looking for a better school excited to see so many people at- of Teachers (AFT) Randi We- year which is soon upon us.” tending and everyone is eager to ingarten, Lynn Teachers Union The Mass AFT along with the get back to school.”

Barbara Williams, Sarah Cokley, and Michelle Nelson assisting at the Literacy Table.

Slush Lemonade Stand – Robin Bradley, Beth Kondos, Marie Kasle, Randi Weingarten, Linda Marzeotti, and Doreen Bucklin.

Lynn Police Department Youth Service Unit – Det. Jenn Cash, School Security Laison Det. Owen Wright, Mother and Children (Niruka, Aleshka, and Dianelys), SRO Jeff Trahant, and Lt. Tim Donovan. Page 6 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, September 9, 2021 LYNN’S BRICKYARD BOCCE LEAGUE

Summertime in the Brickyard is Bocce at the Italian American Citizens Club on Harbor Street. Twenty-eight teams compete in the league. The age group varies while older players show their competitive experience and skill. The Bocce courts were pro- fessionally constructed by the membership. Two courts side by side are each 91 feet by 13 feet with study side boards. A fine dust sand bed on each court is smoothly brushed before each game. Outside lighting is in- Friends after the Bocce game – Bill and Eric Little, Keith Sullivan, stalled for evening play. The ob- Scott Dolan, Mike Conti, Matt Kusch, and Piero Procopio. ject of the game is to be closest to the little white Pallino ball. A Eric Little begins his toss toward the Pallino. coin toss decides which team begins the game and the first team reaching 12 points is declared the winner. The Bocce games have been played in Lynn for over a century from the former Italian Club on Center Street and later re-located to Harbor Street. Program Di- rector Piero Procopio organizes scheduling while Commissioners Mike Schena and Gerry Raffa- ele decide any appeal during the games. This is a 16-week league with 3 weeks of playoffs as Piero says, “We have a championship trophy like the NHL Stanley Scott Brogan intensely concentrates for his Bocce roll. Cup. The winning team has brag- Keith Sullivan rolls his Bocce Green Ball toward the Pallino. ging rights, but it is all in fun as they receive recognition during the banquet.” The Bocce league is a hidden jewel in the heart of the Brick- yard. Teams return each year en- joying the competition. The club has an outside Canteen serving fresh delicious food and beverage for players and friends in addition having a large TV screen to watch. The big seller is the fa- mous Bocce Burger and the Ital- ian Sausage Pepper Onion sand- wich. People of all walks of life come to the Italian Club. After the Bocce season ends, the Chris- topher Columbus weekend in Italian Bocce Committee – Senior Advisor Sostene Procopio, Bocce October celebrates its heritage at Official Gerry Raffaele, Commissioner Mike Schena. Program Director Enjoy time at the Italian Canteen – Frank Madden, Frank Valeri, Rich- Italian American Citizens Club. Piero Procopio, and Fausto Ricciardi of Team Tutta Forza. ard Madden, and David Good. WWW.BOBSAUTOBODY.COM Conveniently located On The Blue Line • PICK-UP & DELIVERY SAFE DEPENDABLE QUALITY REPAIRS with a lifetime Guarantee Licensed • Bonded • Insured Registered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bob Bolognese Owner Reg. #3053 Tom Dill of Team Lazy Dawg with teammate, Steven Dusalon, with 1456 NORTH SHORE RD., REVERE • 781-289-1300 Markie Mark Paradise. Hong

Thursday, September 9, 2021 THE LYNN JOURNAL Page 7 10TH ANNUAL LITERACY DAY A wonderful evening recognized such as, poverty, mental illness, create a safe space, and literacy is - A special recognition was to ognized. outstanding individuals who are addiction, homelessness, lack of af- one of the cornerstones of our early Lynn Museum Director Doneeca This Literacy committee works dedicated to community and school fordable housing, and job security.” childhood program.” Thurston; her comment was, “This diligently each year to support or- Literacy programs. Saritin Rizzu- Tonight’s recipients try to create a - Nicole McClain founder of is the first of its kind award about ganizations and to recognize indi- to, founder of Celebrate Literacy stronger foundation for our future Juneteenth and owner of an Early “Untold Stories” portrayed at the viduals who make a difference to Day, said, “For ten years our group population as she stated, “The most Childhood business said her career museum about Lynn.” improve literacy skills. Keynote of volunteers has come together to important issue and focus is educa- in early education speaks for this - Coco Alinsug, member of the speaker was State Senator of Bos- celebrate heroes and non-profit or- tion and literacy” Literacy award as she continued, Youth Lynn Cultural Council, ex- ton Sonia Chang-Diaz who spoke ganizations for their contributions 2021 Excellence in Literacy “I have been working with children plained how he is so proud of his about the value of education and to this community.” Leadership Award recipients were: for over ten years. I am excited to literacy work with overseas chil- literacy. Chairperson Saritin continued to - Donna Crotty of Girls Inc or- receive this award.” dren and people in Lynn to be rec- say, “The organization realized the ganization who said, “Girls Inc is most vulnerable population is sur- so thrilled to receive this award. rounded with immediate concerns We work tirelessly with the girls to

2019 Excellence in Literacy Leadership Organization Award recipient Skills USA Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Jason McCuish and Claire Price present a book “Tech Goes to Tiger Town – An Adventure 2021 Excellence in Literacy Leadership Award winners – Coco Alinsug, Nicole McClain, Doneeca Thurston, in Vocation Education” to Donna Crotty of Girls Inc 2021 recipient. and Donna Crotty with Keynote Speaker State Senator of Boston SoniaNET Chang-Diaz.

2021 Literacy Day Planning Committee – Esther Summersett, Diana Moreno, Natasha Megie-Maddrey, Nicole McClain with her mother, Larnell Lane, and her niece, Saray, Wendy Joseph, Chairperson Saritin Rizzuto, Mikki Wilson, Danielle Sonia, and Gina O’Toole. and nephew, Shakour. A better Lynn HongHong for all voices for all of us. Vote Tuesday, Sept. 14 NETNET for allfor allvoices voices H H HH H H votehong.netvotehong.net Valerie Deland with her daughter, Lynn Museum Director Doneeca Thurston. COUNCILOR-AT-LARGECOUNCILOR-AT-LARGE Paid Political Advertisement Paid politicalPaid advertisement political advertisement H H H votehong.net COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE Paid political advertisement Page 8 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, September 9, 2021 NATASHA-MEGIE MADDREY KICKOFF CAMPAIGN FOR WARD 4 A large crowd of supporters attended Natasha-Megie Mad- drey’s kickoff campaign for Councilor of Ward 4. She is a licensed Attorney practicing law in Lynn. Natasha is the wife of Tarik and they have four children. “I have a vested interest in Lynn and raising my family here” she said. Natasha is running to bring the Ward 4 voices to city hall. She continued, “I want to advocate for affordable housing, safer neighborhoods, equitable schools, and a transparent gov- ernment that works for all “ Natasha with Bob Goldman. Former Lynn Firefighter Darrell Natasha brings to Ward 4 is Murkison meets Natasha. her ability to be accessible. She will advocate for regular neigh- borhood meetings, programs for young adults to become home- owners, and has a deep concern for Lynn seniors. Another important aspect of her campaign will involve the Lynn youth having a community center for gath- erings. Natasha greets Patrick and Eileen McGivney. Natasha Megie Maddrey respectfully asks Ward 4 to support her campaign by voting for her on Primary Day September 14th. Wendy Joseph and her husband Pauline Leslie and Natasha. with Natasha for Ward 4.

Local Candidates for Office – Sandra Lopez, Elizabeth Figueroa, Jared Nicholson, Nicole McClain, Brian Field, Natasha Megie Maddrey, Donna Coppola, Lennin Pena, Eric Dugan, Dan Richard, and Michael Satter- white.

Marissa Pike and School Committee Candidate Tiffany Magnolia support Natasha Megie Maddrey for Ward 4

For Advertising Rates, Call 617-884-2416 Natasha Megie Maddrey Family support her Ward 4 candidacy Thursday, September 9, 2021 THE LYNN JOURNAL Page 9 Lynn receives part of $21m grant for MVP Program OBITUARIES Building on its commitment to are implementing important, na- ing, storms, sea level rise, and creating a more climate change tion-leading efforts to adapt to extreme temperatures. Of these resilient Commonwealth, the climate change. Our Adminis- funds, $20.6 million was award- Bob (Robert) Karakaedos Baker-Polito Administration last tration is committed to working ed to 66 cities, towns, or regional week announced $21 million in with municipalities across the partnerships to implement proj- Lynn youth soccer coach, coach in East Lynn Little grants to cities and towns includ- Commonwealth to tackle these ects that build local resilience League, Basketball Coach with St. Pius V CYO, ing one grant for Lynn through urgent challenges, which is why to climate change in the Com- the Municipal Vulnerability Pre- we have proposed a significant monwealth’s fifth round of MVP and player on many Pony League baseball, paredness (MVP) Program. The increase in funding for climate Action Grant funding. Addition- softball and basketball teams Lynn grant was for Barry Park adaptation projects through our ally, $400,000 was awarded to Green Infrastructure Project for federal ARPA spending plan.” 16 towns to pursue a community Bob (Robert) Karakaedos $147,367. To date, this brings led planning process to identify of Lynn, 79, passed peacefully total awards through the MVP “The MVP program is a vital vulnerabilities to climate change on Monday, August 30, in his program to over $65 million. The tool in our efforts to prepare and and priority actions. When com- own home with his loving wife grant program, which was creat- strengthen our coastal and inland plete, these municipalities will at his side. Sadly, he lost his ed in 2017 as part of Governor communities to address the im- be eligible for the next round of courageous fight with cancer, Charlie Baker’s Executive Order pacts of climate change,” said implementation funding. complicated by Covid 19. He 569, provides communities with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Poli- “The MVP program has been was the beloved husband of Jo- funding and technical support to to. “We are thrilled to welcome recognized as a national model anne (Healey) Karakaedos, with identify climate hazards, develop 16 new towns to the program as for building climate resiliency whom he shared 57 years of mar- strategies to improve resilience, they take important steps in plan- through strong state and local riage. and implement priority actions ning for the future, and to award partnerships, and we are proud to Born in Peabody, the son of to adapt to climate change. The funding to 66 priority implemen- have enrolled 93% of the munic- the late Lewis and Dorothy (Per- grants are in addition to the Ad- tation projects that range from ipalities in Massachusetts in this ry) Karakaedos, he grew up in ministration’s proposal to invest upgrading or removing high-risk critical effort,” said Energy and Lynn, known as “Carrots” to his $900 million in funding from dams and culverts to investing in Environmental Affairs Secretary loved ones and friends. Bob led the American Rescue Plan Act Environmental Justice communi- with a generous heart and was an Kathleen Theoharides. “Every Florida; his beloved grandchil- (ARPA) into key energy and en- ties.” open door to the Lynn communi- region in Massachusetts experi- dren: Lynn Firefighter, Jonathan vironmental initiatives, including Through this latest round of ty. He worked for forty years as a enced extreme weather through- Mannion, “Sweet Beauty” Me- $300 million to support climate funding, 93% of Massachusetts Foreman at United Dye Compa- out the summer, including exces- aghan Mannion, Brendan “His resilient infrastructure. cities and towns, or 328 mu- ny in Lynn and Danvers and sive heat, record precipitation, Ballplayer” Mannion, “Strong “With the ongoing success of nicipalities, are now enrolled then at Metal Improvement and flooding, and the MVP pro- Athletic Twins” Luke and Riley in Wakefield. After he retired, the MVP program, we are pleased in the MVP program. The program offers vital technical and Mannion, who were in Papa’s life he worked as a School Crossing to double the program’s funding gram pairs local leadership and financial assistance to help- mu daily bringing him love, laughter Guard at the Lynn Woods School this year to support local cli- knowledge with a significant in- nicipalities address vulnerabil- and ice cream sundaes, and with and as a bartender in Lynn. mate change resilience projects vestment of resources and fund- ities and create stronger, more whom he shared a special bond, He was a lover of sports his throughout the Commonwealth,” ing from the Commonwealth to liveable climate resilient com- “His Little Ones” “His Se- entire life, whether, playing, said Governor Charlie Baker. address ongoing climate change munities.” rious” Caleb “The Fisherman” coaching, or watching. He never “Massachusetts communities impacts, such as inland flood- The $21 million announced Karakaedos, and his “Free Spir- missed a game and was the #1 will go towards MVP Planning ited” Kayla “The Entertainer” fan of his children and grandchil- Karakaedos, his sister, Suzanne Grants and Action Grants. Plan- dren. Bob followed many from and her husband, Gordon Mac- ning Grants support communi- little league to college ball. He intosh and his brothers: John ties in working with a state-certi- was a youth soccer coach, a base- Sharkey and his wife, Linda, and fied technical assistance provider ball coach in East Lynn Little Bill Sharkey and his wife, Patri- to lead a community-wide plan- League, Basketball Coach with cia and many loving nieces and ning workshop to identify key St. Pius V CYO, and a player OBITUARIES nephews. He was a devoted big climate-related hazards, vulner- on many Pony League baseball, brother to his six siblings grow- abilities and strengths, develop softball and basketball teams. He ing up and was proceeded in adaptation actions, and prioritize was always active playing cards Effective Jan. 1, 2021 death by the late Sevestos “Sam” next steps. Results of the work- and pool, a beloved member of Karakaedos, Helen “Elaine” shops and planning efforts in- Greek bowling league, sports Hunter, George Karakaedos, form existing local plans, grant club at the Senior Center in Lynn Andres Karakaedos, Anastasia All obituaries and death notices applications, and policies. Com- and the Peabody YMCA commu- Voyiagis, Agnes Marquis, An- munities are then eligible for nity. drew Karakaedos and Katherine competitive MVP Action Grant Bob and Joanne together were Giordani. funding to implement priority truly blessed to have shared their will be at a cost of A Funeral Service will be held on-the-ground projects. Projects marriage with each other and on Friday, Sept 10, at 4 p.m. in are focused on proactive strate- all those around them. His great- the Solimine Funeral Home, 426 gies to address climate change est joy came from time spent with Broadway (RTE129), Lynn. Vis- $150.00 per paper. impacts and may include retrofit- his wife, children, and grandchil- itation will be held following the ting and adapting infrastructure, dren, who were the center of his Service from 4 to 7 p.m. actions to invest in and protect life. 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By Cary Shuman skits that are featured on social portunity to focus entirely on media. my comedy and acting career, I He is funny. He is talented. He The COVID-19 pandemic did could really see myself becom- is handsome. impede his professional progress ing something big in this indus- And that combination is serv- in 2020. try,” said Underwood, who is a ing Lynn’s Demetri Underwood “I was doing standup comedy member of Boston Casting. “I’m well as he advances to new nights locally and hosted a breast definitely seeing the results, and heights of popularity and recog- cancer fundraiser before the I just try to stay positive and keep nition in the entertainment indus- pandemic, but then everything going, because this is something try. slowed down. I am starting to that I always wanted to do. I’m As he waits to hear about his get back into live performances just thankful that I just decided to status for a role in the Whitney and I continue to focus on social go for it, and I thank God every Houston movie, “I Wanna Dance media.” day for the courage and strength With Somebody,” that is being Underwood said he is proud to to do it.” filmed in Boston, Underwood, call Lynn his home and is grate- In addition to expressing his whose stage name is Demi ful for the support he is receiving gratitude to his mother, Sabri- Woodz, is building an audience from residents. “It’s nice when na, who worked for the Mass with his comedy videos. people in your hometown come Bay Transportation Authority, Underwood, 29, son of Lynn up to you and say how much they Demetri is thankful to his cousin, resident Sabrina Underwood like your videos and your work,” Brianna Burton for her support. (“She’s my No. 1 fan,” he says), said Underwood. “She’s my cousin, but I call her grew up in Lynn and attended He said his comedy is drawing my sister – she’s helped me out the Robert L. Ford School be- fans of all ages. “My comedy is with a lot my comedy videos,” fore graduating from the St. Pius different in that leading up to the said Demetri. “My cousin, An- School. He attended St. John’s finish, it takes a detour and there drew Burton, has helped me out Lynn comedian and actor Demetri Underwood. Prep (Danvers), where he played is a circuitous road to the punch- with a lot of stuff, too.” four years of football and one line – the end is never like what season of basketball, graduat- you’d expect, and that’s what is ing in 2010. He went on to play always the joke at the end,” said football at Anna Maria College Underwood. where the 5-foot-10-inch athlete RMV announces new customer service options earned All-Conference honors Favorites in the industry The Massachusetts Registry Worcester. at select RMV locations to help as a cornerback for the Amcats. Demetri Underwood said his of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is an- • Customers are strongly en- provide information and support He received his degree in Human favorite comedians are Martin nouncing on Monday, September couraged to go online to sched- to seniors who are conducting Resources and Development in Lawrence (“My all-time favor- 20, it will begin offering a new ule available in-person appoint- in-person transactions during the 2015. ite,” he said), Mike Epps, Jamie wider variety of statewide ser- ments at statewide Service scheduled senior hours that are He currently works as a case Foxx, Eddie Griffin, and John vices to provide convenient ser- Centers. Customers, if needed, held on Wednesday mornings. manager for homeless seniors Witherspoon. vice options and flexibility and are welcome to conduct walk-in The RMV Service Center loca- His inspirations in acting are and in security at the TD Garden. to continue ongoing efforts that transactions during early morn- tions along with the advocacy Will Smith, Denzel Washington, have been put in place to keep ing or late afternoon hours, but groups staffing the informational A move to the arts and Jamie Foxx. customers and staff safe. Be- are advised they will be served tables are the following: “I started taking my comedy Underwood said it’s full steam ginning September 20, the RMV after customers with presched- • Brockton and Plymouth Ser- and acting seriously in 2019,” ahead for his professional aspira- will be reopening the Attleboro uled in-person appointments. vice Centers - Old Colony Elder related Underwood. “I just tions in comedy and acting. Service Center for in-person ser- Customers without appointments wrapped up an acting role as the “I hope eventually one day I’ll vices by appointment. In addi- may have to either wait until as- Services lead in a short film, and I just re- be able to focus on this full time tion, 21 statewide Service Center sistance can be offered or return • Danvers and Lawrence Ser- ceived a copy, and I must say it and be able to generate some sol- locations will offer appointments to a center on another date. A vice Centers - ESMV came out pretty good. The film id revenue so I can really focus for in-person vehicle and driv- scheduled appointment will save • Leominster Service Center - is going to be released soon and on this,” he said. er services, walk-in visits, and time and provide flexibility and Services of North Central Mas- it will be in several film festivals He is extremely confident in Business-to-Business (B2B) convenience. sachusetts all over the world, so that’s pretty his abilities, as one must be in needs. The B2B locations pro- • The Chicopee Service Cen- • Revere Service Center - cool.” the performing arts or any field, cess bulk transactions for auto ter will offer only Business-to Mystic Valley Elder Services Underwood said most of his for that matter. dealers and insurance agents Business services. • Springfield Service Center - work is being done in comedy “I know when I have the op- including new registration and • Business-to-Business ser- WestMass Elder Care and GSSSI titles, registration transfers and vices will not be available at • Watertown Service Center - renewals, address changes, and Service Center locations in Attle- Springwell boro, Lowell, Martha’s Vineyard, Est. 1973 cancellations. Please note that masks are The new and expanded cus- Nantucket, and Southbridge. mandatory in the following Ser- Donna’sEst. 1973 Dance Studio tomer service options will be as • Starting September 20, in- vice Centers because they are lo- 15 Bessom St., Lynn • 781-581-6444 follows: dividual registration drop-off cated within municipalities that Donna’s Dance Studio • Appointments for driver’s li- services which temporarily re- FALL currently have mask mandates 15call Bessom St., now Lynn • 781-581-6444 for cense, identification and vehicle placed Business-to-Business in place: Haymarket (Boston), transactions, Business-to-Busi- in-person services during the REGISTRATION Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, OPENFALLFALL HOUSE ness Center bulk transactions, State of Emergency will no lon- Easthampton, and Watertown. REGISTRATIONTuesday, August 14 2-4pm & 6-8pm and walk-in services will be ger be available at RMV Service REGISTRATIONThursdaOPENy, August HOUSE 16 2-4pm & 6-8pm available as of September 20 at Centers. For more information on trans- Tuesday,781-581-6444 August Register 14 at 2-4pm Studio & 6-8pm actions and additional details on Thursday,Ballet August • Tap 16 2-4pm • Jazz & • 6-8pmLyrical the following 21 Service Center RMV customers who are Gymnastics • Hip Hop customer locations, please vis- Irish Step Register Dancing at Studio – Ages 3 Years-Adult Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical locations: Braintree, Brockton, members of AAA are able to per- Birthday Gymnastics Party Packages • Hip Hop Available Danvers, Easthampton, Green- form many RMV transactions by itwww.mass.gov/rmv or https:// Irish Step Dancing – Ages 3 Years-Adult A MeMber Birthday Party Packages Available of DAnce field, Fall River, Haverhill, Hay- appointment at their local AAA www.mass.gov/info-details/ A MeMberAsters of rmv-covid-19-information. All Classes Donna (Moholland) Estes, Director of DAAnceMericA market, Lawrence, Leominster, office. 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The new River Way at 6 Need- projects in Lynn. ham’s Landing recently opened River Way was built by Arm its doors to residents of Lynn. Construction with private fi- This exciting new development nancing by DCU Credit Union. located along the banks of the Rob Nakashian stated, “it was a Saugus River added 32 new pleasure working with Councilor apartments to the ever-growing Fred Hogan and Council Presi- housing stock in the city of Lynn. dent Cyr. Throughout the entire The studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 process, Fred and Darren were bedroom luxury apartments are accessible and offered guidance a mixture of market-rate and af- working with city hall.” fordable rate units. Cyr said “a vacant lot has been Council President Darren Cyr transformed into new, energy-ef- and Ward 6 Councillor Fred Ho- ficient, safe, needed housing, and gan welcomed Rob & John Na- results in more tax dollars for our kashian’ s latest investment in City. ” Lynn. Brothers Rob, John, and For more information contact Mike Nakashian recently com- Karla Mota of Harbor Manage- pleted two other affordable unit ment at (781) 599-1573.

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