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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Saugus developer casts iron into STOP. Bus plans for old mill routes By Bridget Turcotte apartments and parking be- ITEM STAFF neath. Three of the units would changed be affordable. SAUGUS — The historic An of ce building at 228 Cen- for the Scott Mill property could soon tral St. would be torn down to be transformed into an Iron make room for 2,000 square Works-inspired community feet of commercial space. The Better where people can live, eat, and ground oor is proposed to be store their belongings. a cafe with additional commer- By Thomas Grillo, A $5 million mixed-use devel- cial space underneath. Bridget Turcotte, opment is proposed on Central The design of the develop- and Bella diGrazia ITEM STAFF Street beside 222 Central Stor- ment is inspired by neighboring age. A three-story apartment Saugus Iron Works, from the A new plan by the building would be constructed color scheme of red and black to MBTA could change how on the right of the old mill- match the Iron Works house to thousands of North Shore turned-storage facility with 26 the design of the chimney. residents get to work ev- one-bedroom, townhouse style eryday. apartments, eight two-bedroom SAUGUS, A3 The agency has proposed changes to more than ve dozen bus routes that promise to increase regularity and improve dependability. Dubbed the Better Bus Project, the T has outlined 47 no-cost proposals to update and modernize 63 bus routes, including many on the North Shore. “We are looking to make changes that improve the reliability and frequency of our bus service,” said Wes Edwards, the MBTA’s assistant general manager of service development. It’s been a decade since the transit agency initiated major changes to its service plan. In the last ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK few years, T management The Central Group Executive Director Stephen Boccelli has shown a renewed interest in how to better speaks about the proposed development that would add move bus passengers. 36 apartments to the land next to the storage units at the The transit agency is historic Scott Mill property in Saugus. continuing to hold public hearings statewide to hear suggestions. Resi- dents can offer their take GE wins Swampscott on the changes on Thurs- day, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at North Shore Community $517M swears by College’s Lynn campus. “Overwhelmingly, riders re ghters want more frequent and engine more reliable service,” Ed- wards said. By Bella diGrazia Lynn contract ITEM STAFF The T acknowledged SWAMPSCOTT — Five re- there will be changes rid- ghters administered their oath ers dislike. for Lynn Wednesday evening, some having For Lynn riders who been on the job for a number of take the 435 bus, pick-up would shift from Pine Hill LYNN — Workers at years. to Euclid Avenue. General Electric Avia- A “collection of bad luck” led to The T said there will be tion’s River Works plant a four-year delay in swearing in 98 new trips each week- in Lynn will help power new members, according to Fire day on that route and wait the Army’s Apache and Chief Kevin Breen. Along with the time would be reduced by Black Hawk helicopters. ve re ghters being sworn in, 10 minutes. However, 1 The company has secured two promotions were announced percent of the riders will a $517,375,800 contract to during Wednesday’s Board of Se- have a half-mile walk to build the engines, beating lectmen meeting. the bus and another 1 out a joint Pratt & Whit- Justin Ramstine, Michael Sals- percent of riders from Lin- ney-Honeywell Interna- giver, Michael Lausier, Matthew wood Street will no longer tional bid. Gambale, and Sean McGovern get service within a half- Under the terms of the were the ve sworn in. Joseph mile walk. new contract announced Gambale was promoted to captain Melissa Dullea, the se- Friday, GE will build ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK and James Snow was promoted to nior director of service T901 engines for the AH- lieutenant. The MBTA has proposed changes to more than ve dozen bus planning, said the reason 64 Apache and Sikorsky routes that promise to increase regularity and improve de- UH-60 Black Hawk he- SWAMPSCOTT, A3 pendability. ROUTES, A3 licopters, which will replace an older GE-built model — the T701 — that currently powers the two INSIDE vehicles. Providing premium Pathways to success “We are honored to be chosen by the Army to Saugus By Thor Jourgensen in classes taught by Path- continue powering their Town installed ITEM STAFF ways teachers on the third Black Hawks and Apaches more than 1,600 oor of the Clocktower for decades to come,” GE feet of sidewalk LYNN — Andie Salvador Business Center. Aviation president and panels in 2018. A2 wants to climb the career She said mastering the ladder at Salem Hospital CEO for military busi- Opinion English language will al- ness Tony Mathis said in and she has her sights on low her to apply for and Getting Smart in a statement. the highest rungs thanks land an accounts adminis- The contract should Swampscott. A4 to a Lynnway-based En- trator job at the hospital. support the equivalent of Nahant glish language and work- “I want to keep learning force training program. and improving,” she said. at least 100 full-time en- Couple charged Pathways Adult Educa- Pathways’ classroom gineering jobs at the Lynn with federal tax facility, according to GE. tion & Training helps Sal- and of ces in the convert- evasion. A6 The new line is the lat- vador, a Lynn resident, and ed factory overlooking the est boon for the venerable Sports about 400 other students Lynnway is a hub of activ- annually to master English Western Avenue facility. Peabody hockey ity with students from 30 even as they hold down jobs In December, company celebrates Senior countries speaking 18 dif- and learn other skills. executives and workers Night with win over ferent languages. alike celebrated the start Hired as an observer to They learn English in 18 Beverly. B1 of production for 22 T408 help ensure patient safety classes a day structured to  Marine helicopter en- at Salem Hospital, Salva- t students’ work, family ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE gines. That project, based Peabody girls dor saw a Pathways bro- life and school schedules. earn big win over chure at her workplace Pathways employee Juana Perez chats with GE, A3 Marblehead. B1 and enrolled a year ago CEO Edward Tirrell. PATHWAYS, A3

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Michele M. Maher, 50 Michael Fogarty, 50 Joanne M. Sullivan, 80 1968-2019 1938-2018 LYNN — Michele co and her husband METHUEN — Mi- and the late Charles Joanne M. Sullivan, Ventura Lakes, she Marie Maher, age 50 Michael and Jon- chael Fogarty, age 50, Henri. He is also age 80, died on Dec. was an active com- and lifelong resident athan Rucker; her of Methuen, passed survived by many 27, 2018 at 7.32 munity member who of Lynn, died on Tues- stepchildren, Kyle away peacefully at his nieces, nephews and a.m. at Lee Memorial took extreme pride day, Jan. 29, 2019 at and Phylecia Rucker; home surrounded by cousins. Hospital in Ft. Mey- in organizing events, Massachusetts Gen- and step grandchil- his loving family. Service informa- ers, Fla., after a brief serving as the re- eral Hospital, Boston dren, Kyle Jr., Jaky- Michael was born tion: Friends and illness. cording secretary for from injuries she sus- la, Jesiah, Kameron in Lynn on Aug. 15, guests are invited to She was born in the Board of Direc- tained from a fall at and Kylee; her best 1968 to the late Chet call on Monday, Feb. Lynn May 22, 1938, tors, and organizing her home. She was friend, Diane Collins; and Jean (Munro) 4, 2019 from 4-8 to Genevieve M. and publishing their the loving companion of Hen- her grand dog Boomer, and Fogarty. He was a graduate p.m. at the KENNETH H. POL- (Horth) and Daniel J. Sullivan. newsletter. ry Rucker III and devoted and her aunts, cousins and close of Spaulding High School in LARD Funeral Home, 233 She graduated Lynn English Joanne is survived by her loving mother of Jordan Henry friends. In addition to her Rochester, N.H., Class of 1986. Lawrence St., Methuen. A High School and studied at brother, Paul L. Sullivan; and Rucker, both of Lynn. parents, Michele was prede- Michael was a dedicat- Mass of Christian burial will Northeastern University. step children, Julie A. Davis, Born on Feb. 28, 1968 ceased by her stepfather Tom ed employee of North Shore take place on Tuesday, Feb. Joanne retired from NEGEA Teresa M. Moscone, and Da- in Salem, Michele was the Persia and father-in-law Henry Plumbing and Heating Supply 5, 2019 at St. Monica’s Par- Service Corporation in Cam- nial T. Meagher. She will also daughter of the late William Rucker Jr., who are fondly re- of Lynn. He coached youth ish of Methuen at 11 a.m. In- bridge as an information sup- be missed by her large family J. and Irene (Vose) Maher. membered for their kindness basketball and baseball for terment to follow at Mt. Wol- port specialist. She went on to of nieces and nephews. She is She was born and raised in and love for Michele, and by his children’s teams. Michael laston Cemetery of Quincy. perform specialized weddings preceded in death by her two Lynn and attended Lynn Pub- her niece Jill Mason. loved watching sports, playing In lieu of owers, donations as a Justice of the Peace. younger brothers, John F. Sulli- lic Schools and Lynn English In September of 2015, Mi- golf and spending time with in Michael’s memory may Joanne moved from Lynn van and Richard J. Sullivan. High School. chele was diagnosed with his children and family. be made to the Jimmy Fund, to Ft. Myers and then to Pun- Service information: At Jo- She worked at Norelco until cancer and after a brave ght, Michael was the beloved P.O. Box 849168, Boston, ta Gorda, Fla., and married anne’s request, there will be the birth of her son and later she won and has been in re- husband of Kim Baxter. He MA 02284-9168. For direc- her now-deceased husband, a burial at sea in February, worked as a server and bar- mission since January 2017. was the devoted father of tions and online guestbook, Thomas V. Meagher. Joanne surrounded by her friends, tender at many local restau- The Maher and Rucker fam- Demiana Fogarty, Michael please visit the funeral home loved life and had many be- during a cruise on the Ce- rants including the J.T. Shaw- ily wish to express their sin- Fogarty Jr., D.J. Dolan, and website, www.pollardfuner- loved friends. She enjoyed lebrity ship Equinox, sailing mut, the Greek Club and many cere gratitude to the doctors, Zoe Abysalh. Michael is the alhome.com. The Kenneth traveling and cruises. She from Miami to Eastern Ca- others. She also worked part nurses and staff at Brigham dear brother of John Henri, Jim H. Pollard Funeral Home is set the world on re with her ribbean. There will be a me- time at H&R Block and was and Women’s Hospital, Bos- Henri, Sue Henri-Mackenzie, honored to serve the Fogarty energy and drive. At her cur- morial service at Poinsettia a dedicated caregiver for her ton, Massachusetts General Terry Mullen, Patrick Rourke, and Baxter Families. rent residence, Poinsettia Park in Ft. Meyers, Fla., on mother for many years. She Hospital, Boston and Lahey Park and her prior residence, Feb. 22, 2019 at 2 p.m. enjoyed spending time at the Radiation for the incredible beach, taking trips to Fox- care they provided to Michele. woods and was a diehard Pa- Service information: A triots fan and dedicated Pop memorial Mass will be cel- Warner Mom. ebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 5, Saugus: More than 1,600 feet of In addition to her compan- 2019 in Holy Family Church, ion Henry and son Jordan Lynn, at 1 p.m. Burial will and his girlfriend Samantha be in St. Joseph Cemetery, sidewalk panels installed last year Popowicz, Michele is survived Lynn. Relatives and friends by her brother, William Maher are respectfully invited. Vis- SAUGUS — More than sex Street, Columbus Ave- and priority list was cre- and historic community,” and his wife Marlena; her sis- iting hours will be on Mon- ters, Karen Mason Doros, Cin- day from 3-7 p.m. at the 1,600 feet of new sidewalk nue, Anawan Avenue, Ju- ated to improve sidewalks said Town Manager Scott dy Shute Georgenes and her SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 panels were installed in liette Road, Stone Street, throughout Saugus. Crabtree in a statement. husband James, Debra Maher Ocean St. (Route 1A), Lynn. 2018 as part of an ongoing Intervale Avenue, Castle “We directed our efforts to “This is a decades-old Marconi and Susan Nicko- In lieu of owers, donations project to improve pedes- Street, Dreeme Street, the repair and replacement matter and there are still la; her nieces and nephews, in Michele’s memory may be trian safety and increase Granite Road, Myrtle of sidewalks throughout additional sidewalks to Christopher, Danielle, Jacque- made to the Boston North walkability. Street, By eld Road, Birch the town of Saugus in order address,” said Crabtree. line, Jonathan, Meghan, Myl- Cancer Association, Inc., The Department of Public Street, and Heritage Lane. to continue to put the safety “We will continue to work es, Mark, Julian, Jade, Jarod, P.O. Box 3153, Peabody, MA Works installed concrete The effort has been on- of our residents and walk- with the Sidewalk Com- Jennifer, Chauncey Jr., Chante, 01960. Directions and on- and asphalt on Central going since 2012 when an ers rst, and to enhance the mittee to address these Jaleesa and Ayden; her loving line guestbook at www.soli- Street, Bristow Street, Es- extensive, multi-year plan look and feel of our beloved efforts each year.” mother-in-law, Doris Bryant; mine.com. and brothers-in-law and sis- ters-in-law, Nick Nickola, Patri- cia Williams and her husband Chauncey, Teresa DeFrances-

Lisa M. Angelone-Aniello, 58 1960-2019 WINDHAM, N.H. Traveling and rid- — Lisa Marie An- ing with Joe on the gelone-Aniello, 58, motorcycle was a of Windham, N.H., favorite pastime for passed away sud- Lisa. She was also a denly on Monday, huge fan of the Patri- Jan. 28, 2019 at her ots and Red Sox. She home. grew up loving snow Born in Lynn on and skiing. Dec. 28, 1960 to Lisa is survived Theresa (Keegan) and Vincent by her husband, Joseph C. Angelone, Lisa graduated from Aniello Jr. of Windham; her Lynn English High. Formerly, step-daughter, Alicia Lang; her she worked as an adminis- mother, Theresa (Keegan) Sul- trative assistant at Raytheon livan; her aunt, Rita (Keegan) PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS and the Andover YMCA, but Porcella; and several loving her primary focus in the last cousins. She was prede- Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, right, stands with Senior Imam Yasir Fahmy during prayer several years was managing ceased by her father, Vincent service at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center’s mosque in Boston Friday. her mother’s care and com- Angelone; her brother, Wayne fort with whom she shared a V. Angelone; and her step-fa- close, loving relationship. Lisa ther, Lawrence “Larry” Sullivan. married Joseph C. Aniello Jr. Service information: Call- Baker pays visit to Boston mosque on July 4, 2018, after 17 loving hours will take place on ing years together. Saturday, Feb. 2 from 4-6 By Steve LeBlanc the same place. The paths a 23-year-old student in center for each weekly Lisa was a kind and com- p.m. at the CARRIER Fami- ASSOCIATED PRESS are different, but the goal Boston, said he was hap- prayer service. passionate person who lit up ly Funeral Home, 38 Range — the desire to be better py to see the governor. He Speaking to reporters BOSTON — Gov. Char- than you were yesterday, said sometimes Muslims after the service, Baker a room and made everyone Road, Windham, NH 03087. lie Baker said there’s more feel special. She was joyfully A funeral service will be to be a better person, to can feel isolated in the said it’s important for a that unites people of dif- serve, to grow — I hear it larger society. governor to get out of the central to many gatherings held at 6 p.m. at the funer- ferent faiths than divides everywhere I go.” “His being here shows Statehouse bubble and with cousins and extended al home. A graveside service them as he paid a visit to a Organizers said Baker’s us that he cares about us,” visit as many different family. Helping others was her will take place on Friday, Feb. Boston mosque on Friday. visit was the rst by a Suleiman said. “It shows communities in the state passion, often working and 8 at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Baker said that as gov- sitting Republican Massa- us that he cares about our as possible. volunteering at crisis centers. Cemetery in Lynn. ernor it’s important he community being a part makes clear to those of chusetts governor. “I’ve said many times various faiths — Chris- Baker, who attended the of Boston and part of so- I’m the governor of all tians, Jews and Muslims Friday service and lis- ciety.” the people of Massachu- Family made billions — that they all have a tened to a sermon before Yusu Vali, the center’s setts and whether you’re place in Massachusetts. speaking, told those gath- public affairs director, a Christian or a Jew or a on opioid as crisis He prefaced his com- ered at the mosque that said the state’s Muslim Muslim I think important ments with the traditional he’s visited “two or three community has had a re- for me to make clear to greeting “salaam.” dozen houses of worship” lationship with the ad- you that you have a place raged, ling says “The vast majority of since he was rst elected ministration even before here,” he said. “I think it’s the people that I talk to in governor in 2014. the visit. important for people in communities of faith ... the “Everyone wants to be “We hope that this visit public life to spread their BOSTON (AP) — The along with some company part of a thriving commu- continues to deepen this wings a bit and get outside family behind OxyContin executives and members of languages are different, the stories are different, nity. Everyone wants to be relationship and we as a their traditional circle of raked in billions of dol- the wealthy Sackler family, but the meaning is the part of a family. Everybody community continue to what they know and who lars as it pushed to keep in an effort to hold them same,” Baker said during knows they have aws work with the governor they know.” patients on the powerful accountable for the toll of brief comments to those that they need to work on. around a whole host of is- Baker wasn’t the rst painkiller longer despite the state’s drug crisis. Mas- gathered at the Islamic People accept the fact that sue facing our community governor to visit the evidence that the drug sachusetts’ is the rst state Society of Boston Cultural they need to persevere to and the whole common- center. Former Gov. De- was helping to fuel the na- case to personally name Center, the largest mosque be better,” he said wealth,” Vali said. val Patrick, a Democrat, tion’s deadly opioid crisis, members of the Sackler in New England. “Every- Baker was well-received. Approximately 1,500 spoke at the same mosque Massachusetts authori- clan, whose name is embla- body is trying to get to Muhammad Suleiman, congregants come to the in 2010. ties allege in newly public zoned on walls at some of court documents. the world’s great museums While aggressively mar- and universities. MASSACHUSETTS BRIEF keting OxyContin, the Purdue had fought to 781-593-7700 Publishing Daily, except Sundays Sackler family also sought keep the new allegations Two children die from ing treated at a hospital. Massachusetts was asso- The state Department ciated with the u a year USPS-142-820 ISSN-8750-8249 to pro t off the drug abuse secret, but three courts u-related sickness Periodicals postage paid at Lynn, MA crisis its company helped ruled against the company. of Public Health says a ago. and additional of ces. create by exploring selling Its lawyers said after the MILFORD (AP) — State girl who lives in Middle- Public health experts Copyright ©2017 The Daily Item public health of cials say sex County also died this say they consider the Subscriptions drugs used to treat addic- wholly unredacted com- Prepaid by mail to all parts of the United States tion and reverse overdos- plaint was released late two children have died week. No other informa- current u season to be $20.00 for 4 weeks es, state lawyers contend Thursday that Massachu- from u-related illnesses tion was release about the widespread and severe, $65.00 for 13 weeks in previously secret parts setts is trying to “single in Massachusetts in the girl’s case. but note preliminary $130.00 for 26 weeks past week. Of cials say they are indications show this $260.00 for 1 year of their lawsuit against out Purdue, blame it for Send payment to and POSTMASTER, Purdue Pharma. the entire opioid crisis, and A 12-year-old Milford the rst two pediatric year’s vaccine to be high- send address changes to: Attorney General Maura try the case in the court of boy, identi ed by town u-related deaths in the ly effective. They add it’s The Daily Item Healey is suing Connecti- public opinion rather than of cials as Aaron Zenus, state this season. still not too late to get 110 Munroe St. cut-based Purdue Pharma, the justice system.” died Wednesday after be- One child death in vaccinated. P.O. Box 5 Lynn, MA 01903 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM A3 Bus routes changed for the Better

ROUTES for more affordable and “The restructuring of will still serve Cliftondale From A1 accessible transportation some of the routes to re- Square, which is home to here in Lynn and through- duce delays and increase about a dozen small busi- for the 435 route change out the region.” reliability for Swampscott nesses. is the variants tend to be Marblehead, is something we have “I would encourage peo- inconsistent, which can Swampscott and Lynn needed for some time,” said ple that use the 430 bus make it dif cult for op- In addition, the T is pro- Swampscott Town Admin- route to send comments to erators and customers to posing to eliminate bus ser- istrator Sean Fitzgerald. the MBTA,” said Panetta. track. The goal is to make vice from the North Shore “With this, we will have Next steps the route easier to under- to Downtown Crossing. to study these proposed Taken together, Ed- stand, she said. Instead, four routes would changes carefully and con- wards said, this package With the 459 bus, all ser- end at Wonderland Station. tinue to monitor ridership of “cost-neutral” proposals vices on this route run to Here’s how the 441, 442, and performance stan- lays the foundation for a Downtown Crossing. Un- 448, and 449 routes on the dards to ensure that we bus network of smarter der the proposal, the route North Shore would be im- implement strategies that service that provides bet- would end at Wonderland, pacted, according to Dullea. make sense of the entire ter connections. which would help offer Today, they all start in transportation network.” TransitMatters, which twice as many trips on the Marblehead and travel Saugus advocates policies that im- 455 route. though Swampscott and The most signi cant prove public transporta- ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE Edwards said with the Lynn to Wonderland Sta- change to Saugus would be tion, praised the plan. increase in traf c backups tion. The 448 and 449 con- the elimination of service “Overall, we are happy Andie Salvador talks about the skills she’s ac- in the Ted Williams tun- tinue to Boston’s Seaport to Cliftondale Square and the T is considering up- quired from Pathways. nel, the 459 stop at Won- District and end at Down- Saugus Iron Works from dates to make bus routes derland would minimize town Crossing. the 430 bus. Rather than on time and faster for rid- the three-hour round trip Dullea said because looping from Vine Street ers,” said Andy Monat, the Providing premium into the city. The proposal the 448 and 449 operate to Central Street, onto group’s outreach director. wouldn’t cut the service, during rush hour, some- Essex Street and back to “They did a fair bit of in- it would just reinvest into times a round trip takes Vine Street, the bus would depth analysis on what Pathways to success the 455, he said. three hours. In many cas- travel from Vine Street to the trade-offs would be for For the 424 bus, morn- es, she said, passengers Main Street. This should the changes and it’s cer- where you learned En- ing routes already end at can get to downtown fast- result in a three-minute tainly worth looking at.” PATHWAYS glish and then it was Wonderland. The proposal er by making a connection shorter wait time for 96 After reviewing the com- From A1 goodbye and good luck,” would make the evening on the Blue Line. percent of riders. ments at more public hear- “Two-thirds of our stu- Tirrell said. routes end there as well, Under the new proposal, The 429, 428, and 426 ings to come, and talking dents are working. Some Pathways borrowed instead of continuing on to riders would save at least bus routes will still ser- with the T’s cities and have two, some three jobs,” from examples of best Haymarket in Boston. The $3 with the connection. vice Cliftondale Square, towns, the agency could said CEO Edward Tirrell. practices for adult edu- change would also utilize “We found that on those with 426 making the most tweak the recommenda- Salvador has spoken En- cation programs around more ef cient routes to get trips, about two-thirds of frequent stops about every tions and implement them glish for three years and the country and forged to the station. the 448 and 449 riders get 30 minutes, said Dullea. as early as next fall. said Pathways’ morning partnerships with Lynn “It is timely that the off at Wonderland Station Debra Panetta, chair- The proposals can be and evening class sched- Vocational Technical In- MBTA has initiated this and the buses are very woman of the Saugus found at mbta.com/bet- stitute’s health technology program to improve the lightly used to go to Bos- Board of Selectmen, said terbus. They include a de- ules t around her work training program and a bus system across the ton,” she said. she opposes any elimina- scription of each proposed hours. She said program teacher training program state, including here in If the T eliminated the tion of bus service because change by route number, teachers are patient and offered at North Shore Lynn,” said Lynn Mayor 448 and 449 routes, but of the expenses and traf c a map of the change, and there are opportunities to Community College. Thomas M. McGee. “It is had more frequency on 441 associated with driving the data supporting the practice speaking English The college launched imperative that we contin- and 442, that would make to Boston. She was happy change along with the in relaxed settings. teacher training last ue to highlight the need more sense, she said. to learn that three buses trade-offs. Pathways scored high among 84 Massachusetts month and paired 16 stu- adult training programs dent interns with mentor based on “measurable teachers working in child- Swampscott swears by re ghters skills gains” compiled by care centers. The students the state Department of attend Pathways to im- Elementary and Second- prove their English skills SWAMPSCOTT ment’s most recent hire, ary Education (DESE). and obtain basic adult ed- From A1 was brought on in 2018 Measurable gains look ucation. and is beginning his one- at the progress individu- “The collaboration is a “It’s a very exciting time year probationary period. al students make during win-win for everyone in- to bring in a lot of new The Swampscott resident a year they are enrolled volved,” said LeeAnn Sou- blood,” said Breen. worked as a police of cer in Pathways or similar cy, the college coordinator A combination of sched- at North Shore Commu- programs, said DESE Me- working with Pathways. uling con icts, includ- nity College and, in 2013, dia Relations Coordinator Tirrell said the state rec- ing storms and vaca- took an incident safety of- Jacqueline Reis. ognition for measurable tions, played a role in the cer course at the Nation- “Pathways well exceed- gains shows Pathways’ long-awaited ceremony, al Fire Academy in Mary- ed their measurable skill programs are helping stu- said Breen. The arrival land. gain goal for English for dents. The program also of Sean Fitzgerald as the has the support of New Captain Joseph Gam- speakers of other lan- new town administrator England Patriots owner bale, who has been with guage and for adult basic in 2017 also had an im- Robert Kraft, who do- the department since education students,” Reis pact. 1997, gained the rank of nated $100,000 from the said. The ceremony was held lieutenant in 2014 and Kraft Family Foundation Pathway’s CEO for sev- in a packed room at the was promoted to captain to Pathways last August. en years, Tirrell said the high school with fami- in April 2018, according to Kraft’s telephone call to learning program trans- ly members and friends Breen. Lieutenant James Tirrell informing him of formed two years ago from waiting to pin the new- Snow was ill and unable the donation caught the an English-for-adults edu- est department members to attend Wednesday’s cer- Pathways CEO off guard. cation agency with roots before they administered emony. He has been with “He said, ‘Well, I’m not in Lynn dating back to their oath. the department since 1983 the macaroni guy,’” said 1976 to an agency match- Ramstine was appoint- and was given the perma- Tirrell. ing language skills devel- ed to the department in nent rank of lieutenant in opment with workforce Thor Jourgensen can be 2014 and was one of ve April 2018. training. reached at tjourgensen@ new hires brought on be- In the 10 years Breen “We used to be a place itemlive.com. tween 2014 and 2015, has been re chief, he has according to Breen. The had to replace 11 out of 34 ITEM PHOTO | BELLA DIGRAZIA lifetime Swampscott resi- re ghters in the depart- GE awarded $517 million dent missed the ceremony Fire ghters Matthew Gambale, Michael Lausi- ment due to retirement. in 2015 due to an injury er, Sean McGovern, Michael Salsgiver, and Jus- The number of replace- during training at the tin Ramstine were sworn in with high remarks ments he needed to hire engine contract for Lynn academy. from Fire Chief Kevin Breen on Wednesday was crowding in on half of After working for two night. his entire department, he GE more than $300 million years on the Winthrop said. From A1 for “test turboshaft-spe- Fire Department, Sals- Lausier, an Air Force vet- appointed in 2017 and is “With any new group, ci c technologies.” It beat giver re-took the exam to on a $143 million contact, eran who served in active a new hire from the 2016 they bring a lot of vitali- out a joint bid made by apply to Swampscott and led to a hiring spree at the Advanced Turbine Engine duty from 2007 to 2013, eligibility list, along with ty and fresh perspectives was appointed in 2016. plant, according to state Company, a joint venture was appointed in 2017. He Lausier. As the depart- to the department,” said Breen said he has been a Breen. representative and former between Pratt & Whitney great addition to the de- recently got his master’s li- ment’s only current active International Union of and Honeywell. partment, spearheading a cense in plumbing and lives duty member, he is a re- Bella diGrazia can be Electronic, Electrical, Sal- Work on the engines is project for the department in Swampscott with his servist in the U.S. Marine reached at bdigrazia@ aried, Machine and Furni- expected to be completed to adopt an island in town wife, according to Breen. Corps as a eld radio op- itemlive.com. Follow her ture Workers (IUE-CWA) by Aug. 1, 2024, accord- as a community service A Swampscott resident, erator, according to Breen. on Twitter @BelladiGra- Local 201 president Peter ing to the Department of project. Matthew Gambale was McGovern, the depart- zia. Capano. Defense announcement of Securing the new en- the contract award. gine line pays off a big “Fiscal 2019 research, Saugus developer casts iron into plans for old mill bet made by GE’s avia- development, test and tion division as a whole. evaluation funds in the SAUGUS by Boccelli, purchased 180 received input from neigh- detrimental to the area,” The company said it has amount of ($130 million) invested more than $9 bil- From A1 Central St. in September bors. The overall size of he said. were obligated at the time 2018 for $1.2 million. Ru- the project was also re- If approved by the Plan- lion in the technology “ap- of the award,” according to “I think it’s a desirable mors have spread in town duced from 74 units to 34 ning Board and Conserva- plicable” to the T901, and the department. place to live,” said Stephen that the plan is to turn and the majority of the tion Commission, it will be Boccelli, executive direc- the 1814 mill into condo- units were changed to the rst project under a Sau- Subscribe to LAW OFFICES OF tor of The Central Group. miniums, but there are no one-bedroom. gus Mill Mixed Use Overlay JAMES J. CARRIGAN “Not everybody wants to plans in place to redevelop A traf c impact study zoning district passed by live on Route 1.” • Social Security Disability the property, said Boccelli. and comprehensive site Town Meeting in 2014. In • Workers Compensation Two Hundred & Twenty People are also under and soil assessment have the zoning, the Planning home delivery • Accidents Two Central St., an enti- the misconception that been completed. Board is the special permit and get free access 25 years located across ty owned by The Central from Lynn District Court the storage facility will “We’re not some large granting authority. to the e-edition on Group, already has 4.1 The project will go be- 15 Johnson St. acres at 222 Central St., close to make way for the group, we’re just a family development, which is also trying to make this devel- fore the Planning Board 781-596-0100 .25 acres at 214 Central on Feb. 7 and before the JAMES J. CARRIGAN untrue, said Boccelli. opment happen,” said Boc- NNE UGINO ARRIGAN St., and .27 acres at 228 Conservation Commission A G C Original plans for the celli, who added that the LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL Central St. The company Feb. 13. has been family owned by 222 and 228 Central St. development is by-right. www.jamescarriganlaw.com [email protected] Boccelli and his father, Joe development included “The river is our back- Bridget Turcotte can be Boccelli, since 2001. eight units across the yard as well as yours — reached at bturcotte@item- 180 Central Develop- Saugus River, which were we wouldn’t want to do live.com. Follow her on ment LLC, an entity owned eliminated after the pair anything that’s going to be Twitter @BridgetTurcotte. Need to find Catch up with your an article? Subscribe to favorite team e-edition on in Item Sports! A4 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 OPINION GEORGE SKELTON HOW TO REACH US

E¦§¦ M. G DIRECTORS President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill Kamala Harris M£ H. S Chief Executive O cer John M. Gilberg Edward M. Grant E C J. C¡ C Advertising Director News Editor Gordon R. Hall 110 Munroe St. W J. K R ¢ S£ Monica Connell Healey P.O. Box 5 Chief Financial O cer News Editor J. Patrick Norton aces her first test Lynn, MA 01903 J N. W T J ¤¥ Michael H. Shanahan Chief Operating O cer Editorial Page Editor Chairman Sen. Kamala Harris vaulted into She announced her candidacy on Customer Service serious contention for the Democratic ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBLISHERS presidential nomination with a cam- Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Later, Connecting Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 paign kickoff that couldn’t have gone she campaigned in the early primary All Departments: Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 much better. 781-593-7700 Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 state of South Carolina to pitch for Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 At least, she’s in serious contention votes among African Americans, a fo- Ext. 2 Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 for now. Sprinters who break from cus of her campaign. Her father was Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 Classifi ed/Legal Advertising Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 the gate fast sometimes stumble, trip Jamaican and her mother Indian. classi [email protected] Brian C. ayer, 1996-1999 and splatter all over the track. No The first big rally was a telegenic Subscriptions Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 one knows how Harris will fare when masterpiece, drawing 20,000 peo- [email protected] Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 confronted by competitors. ple on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Circulation John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 One quality the former California downtown Oakland, her hometown. [email protected] attorney general and San Francisco CNN carried her 35-minute speech Ext. 3 district attorney did show in her cam- live. Newsroom paign rollout is the grit to compete The Oakland site partially covered [email protected] [email protected] against stiff odds. She leaped into the any blemish Harris might have had race relatively early, seemingly within voters’ eyes by being nurtured po- Ext. 4 out hesitation. litically in ultraliberal San Francisco. Sports [email protected] Another thing became evident: CNN promoted Harris for days. She’ll need to polish up her answers They did so by endlessly plugging Ext. 5 to some predictable questions from their Iowa town hall. After the show, Retail and Online EDITORIAL voters and journalists. If not, she’ll be Advertising CNN announced it attracted the [email protected] hammered by campaign rivals and most viewers — an average of nearly ADVERTISING the media. 2 million — of any single-candidate An example: In a televised CNN Ernie Carpenter Jr. town hall in the network’s history. Director of Advertising Getting Smart town hall at Drake University in Des Harris performed well. She was and Business Development, ext. 1355 Moines, Iowa, Monday night, Harris personable and connected with the [email protected] gave an out-of-sync answer about audience. She seemed passionate David McBournie health care. Sales Representative, ext. 1280 in Swampscott about her beliefs. [email protected] “We need to have Medicare for all,” The timing was perfect. No Sunday she said. Then, to a follow-up ques- Ralph Mitchell football playoffs — just a meaning- Sales Representative, ext. 1313 At one point during a Jan. 17 presentation at the tion by moderator Jake Tapper, Har- less, boring Pro Bowl game. No Mon- [email protected] Swampscott Senior Center on zoning changes pro- ris indicated she’d eliminate private day night football. The government Patricia Whalen posed under the collective name of Smart Growth, insurance. shutdown was over and, anyway, peo- Sales Representative, ext. 1310 someone yelled out, “We don’t want to be another “The idea is that everyone (will get) [email protected] Chelsea.” ple were sick of hearing about it. Har- access to medical care and you don’t BUSINESS OFFICE ris was something new. The outburst continued to echo after a meeting have to go through the process of go- Moreover, major newspapers and Maria Alvaracin that saw a hired planning consultant and Town ing through an insurance company, ext. 1205 Administrator Sean Fitzgerald express optimism having them give you approval, going television networks had just mobi- [email protected] about Smart Growth and a packed room of resi- through the paperwork, all of the de- lized their 2020 presidential cover- Susan J. Conti dents expressing pessimism. age teams. They were eager for a test Controller, ext. 1288 lay,” she said. “Let’s eliminate all of [email protected] Regarded by state officials as a development that. Let’s move on.” run. Harris got blanket coverage. stimulator, the Smart Growth Overlay District Early, emphatic campaign entries Ted Grant Well, it doesn’t work that way. Publisher, ext. 1234 Act allows for the development of dense residen- Medicare is really a public-private are a trademark of Harris’ campaign [email protected] tial and mixed-use projects near transit stations partnership. Many Medicare bene- strategist, Ace Smith. They tend to Marian Kinney and town centers. ficiaries buy supplemental private discourage potential rivals from en- ext. 1212 [email protected] Residents attending the presentation listened plans and the two function together. tering the race. Candidates also get as planning consultant Jennifer Goldson outlined Moreover, no health care plan — early media attention, lock up cam- Will Kraft how Smart Growth could be applied to a swath paign support and quickly begin rais- Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 not even a single-payer program [email protected] of Swampscott encompassing the train station ing money. advocated by the Democratic left — Mike Shanahan next to the commuter rail tracks; Lally’s Garage could afford to operate without a bu- In the past, Harris announced ear- Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 on Essex Street, and Pine, Burrill and New Ocean reaucracy that approves treatment, ly for the U.S. Senate. And another [email protected] streets. produces paperwork and causes some Smith client, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Carolina Trujillo Goldson and town officials described Smart jumped early into last year’s guber- Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 delay. Let’s be realistic. [email protected] Growth as a tool for getting certain types of devel- Another example of a clumsy an- natorial race. opment built. But the “Chelsea” comment suggests Capping off Harris’ successful roll- Jim Wilson swer was when Tapper asked her Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 town residents may not be ready to take Smart why she opposed state legislation out, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti [email protected] Growth out of the tool box and put it to work. requiring the attorney general to announced Tuesday he won’t run for CIRCULATION The neighborhoods identified last Thursday as president. He denied being intimidat- investigate fatal shootings by police Lisa Mahmoud potential Smart Growth candidates have their officers. ed by Harris, but … Manager, ext. 1239 share of problems. The train station is an archi- “I did not oppose the bill,” Harris re- Now Harris doesn’t have a pesky, [email protected] tectural treasure overdue for sprucing up. Lally’s plied. “I had a process when I was at- major California rival. CLASSIFIED is a prime example of a business operating cheek torney general of not weighing in on “She got off to a good start by any Abbe Young Smith by jowl next to residences and parking is tight bills and initiatives because … I had measure or metric,” Democratic con- Manager, ext. 1276 along Pine and Burrill streets. a responsibility for writing the title sultant Garry South says. But he [email protected] But the residents who packed the senior center and summary. So I did not weigh in.” adds that it’s still very early and no GRAPHICS don’t necessarily want to take a sledgehammer Let’s just say there was a percep- one is sure who her opponents will be. Trevor Andreozzi to neighborhoods that may only need a few blows Designer tion in the Capitol that Harris did “A spectacular kickoff, spectacu- [email protected] from a carpenter’s hammer to be rendered more oppose the police probe bill. And the lar announcement, spectacular town Zachary Cotto liveable. inference that the attorney general hall,” says longtime Democratic strat- Designer Resident Danielle Phillips summed up the gen- writes titles and summaries of bills egist Robert Shrum, director of the [email protected] eral mood during the presentation when she said, is just plain wrong. That’s handled by Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics Mohamed Diop “I’m still undecided on how I feel about this.” the Legislature’s own lawyer. at USC. “She has obviously been cat- Designer [email protected] Fitzgerald takes the long view on Smart Growth: The attorney general does write ti- apulted to the top tier of candidates.” “I want to take properties and make them even tles and summaries for ballot initia- Mark Sutherland “But that doesn’t mean she’s on her Creative Director more valuable.” That goal, interestingly enough, is tives. And that was Harris’ excuse for way to the nomination. You can have [email protected] what Chelsea managed to achieve with several of not taking positions on such contro- a great beginning and not so great an NEWSROOM its older neighborhoods by encouraging develop- versial initiatives as two death pen- end.” Mike Alongi ment and getting hotels built in the city. Chelsea alty repeals, a measure to strengthen No California Democrat has ever Sports Reporter ext. 1228 benefited from Smart Growth and achieved Fitz- the death penalty, criminal sentenc- come close to winning a presidential [email protected] gerald’s objective on a much broader scale than a ing reduction and marijuana legal- nomination. Bill Brotherton small town like Swampscott can achieve. ization. It’s a lame dodge that no Features Editor ext. 1338 But right now Harris seems to have [email protected] The reality is Smarth Growth probably lies in modern attorney general had used the best chance of any Californian the eye of the beholder. For Swampscott, it might prior to Harris’ predecessor, Jerry Gayla Cawley since Republican Ronald Reagan to Reporter, ext. 1236 mean making changes to encourage the opening Brown. be elected president. [email protected] of a couple new pubs or coffee shops. But it may But overall, Harris’ week-long kick- Cheryl Charles stop well short of allowing a multi-story residen- off extravaganza was well planned This opinion piece was published in News Editor, ext. 1278 tial building to be built. and eye-poppingly impressive. the Los Angeles Times. [email protected] Last Thursday’s meeting was the second town Bella diGrazia discussion on Smart Growth and more town res- Reporter, ext. 1317 [email protected] idents are encouraged to attend subsequent dis- MARIEL GARZA Thomas Grillo cussions when they are scheduled. Reporter, ext. 1264 [email protected] Anti-vaxx idiocy is still a thing Spenser Hasak Photographer, ext. 1332 [email protected] My first thought upon els. Phew. no good reason has real Thor Jourgensen hearing about the current And, yup, turns out that harmful consequences. Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 measles outbreak in the both Washington and Ore- Health officials link an- [email protected] Pacific Northwest was to gon have laws that allow ti-vaxx fears to outbreaks Daniel Kane wonder if Washington and parents to opt out of the last year in New York and Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 [email protected] Oregon are among the 18 vaccination requirement Europe. With vaccination states that allow parents if they have a philosophi- Steve Krause rates dropping in states Writer-at-Large, ext. 1229 to get waivers for their cal or religious objection. with lax vaccination laws, [email protected] kids’ mandatory school Most of the kids sickened there is bound to be anoth- Owen O’Rourke vaccinations on account of had not received the vacci- er one. That’s a real and Photographer, ext. 1224 their personal beliefs. The nation for measles, mumps even deadly threat not [email protected] outbreak has sickened and rubella that is a stan- just to kids whose parents Emma LeBlanc Pérez at least 35 people so far dard requirement for kids Copy Editor oppose vaccinations, but [email protected] around Vancouver, Wash., entering public school. also to kids who for valid Harold Rivera and Portland, Ore. Washington Gov. Jay medical reasons can’t be Sports Editor, ext. 1238 You may recall that Cal- Inslee declared a state of vaccinated and for babies [email protected] ifornia allowed such ex- emergency last Friday. who are too young to be Roberto Scalese emptions until just a few It’s an emergency, alright inoculated. News Editor, ext. 1211 [email protected] years ago. A serious out- — of idiocy perpetrated by Washington lawmakers break at Disneyland in a few loud but uninformed Anne Marie Tobin have responded appro- Sports Reporter, ext. 1307 2014 woke lawmakers to voices who have scared priately by introducing [email protected] the fact that the “person- parents into thinking that READERS’ FORUM a bill that would end the Bridget Turcotte al belief” exemption had the medicine that will personal belief exemption. Reporter, ext. 1269 been allowing childhood keep their kids safe will If they aren’t doing so al- [email protected] We want your letters immunization rates to de- instead hurt them. There ready, Oregon legislators Ryan York cline to dangerous levels. is no scientific evidence Copy Editor, ext. 1220 should do the same. [email protected] Good newspapers and websites thrive on opinions and They ended that exemp- to support this fear, while comments from readers. Please send yours to the tion not long after and the evidence grows steadi- Mariel Garza wrote this TECHNOLOGY Editor of the Editorial Page, Thor Jourgensen, at vaccination rates quickly ly that allowing people to opinion piece for the Los Tim Noyes Director ext. 1247 [email protected] started rising to safer lev- opt out of vaccinations for Angeles Times. [email protected] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM A5 NATION 14-year-old’s FaceTime bug discovery could rattle Apple

By Matt O’Brien gation. Others are raising cer with the security firm ASSOCIATED PRESS questions about how long Veracode. it took Apple to address Apple hasn’t said wheth- At the heart of Apple’s the bug. er it has records that could shocking FaceTime bug, In a statement Friday, answer that question. which allowed just about Apple thanked the Thomp- Friday’s statement said anyone to turn an iPhone sons as it announced that Apple’s engineers worked into a live microphone, it has identified a fix and quickly once it got the de- stands a 14-year-old boy will release it next week. tails needed to reproduce who stumbled upon the FaceTime group chatting the bug. Although Apple eavesdropping flaw more will resume then. didn’t acknowledge a de- than a week before Apple Grant, a straight-A stu- lay, the company said it took action. dent who plays basket- was “committed to improv- “The thing that sur- ball, does community vol- ing the process by which prised me the most was unteering and enjoys the we receive and escalate that this glitch happened video game “Fortnite,” was these reports, in order to in the first place,” said calling friends to play the get them to the right peo- Grant Thompson, a high game on a Saturday night, ple as fast as possible.” school freshman in Tuc- Jan. 19, when he discov- The company — at first son, Ariz. “I’m only 14 and ered the flaw. widely praised for its swift PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS I found it by accident, in- “If a 14-year-old kid dis- response — could come stead of the people at Ap- The polar vortex that brought many cities to a standstill was expected to covered it, I wonder how under increased scrutiny come to a swift end with a rapid thaw that experts say could be unprece- ple that get paid to find many other people discov- as regulators seek to learn glitches.” dented. But the sudden swing from long johns to short sleeves could create ered it,” said Chris Wys- more about the vulnera- problems of its own. Not only that, but Grant opal, chief technology offi- bility. and his mom said they spent a week unsuccessfully trying to get Apple Midwest U.S. awaits spring-like to do something about the bug in its FaceTime group-chatting feature. thaw just days after bitter cold The bug allowed callers to activate another person’s By Tammy Webber into spring-like tempera- school in other parts of microphone remotely even and Jeff Karoub tures.” the Midwest. Educators before the person has ac- ASSOCIATED PRESS The temperature finally in Fargo, N.D., were busy cepted or rejected the call. creeped above 0 degrees in Thursday after two days CHICAGO — The bit- “It took nine days for Minneapolis and Chicago of canceled classes. For ter cold that gripped the us to get a response,” he early Friday. In western Superintendent Rupak Midwest forced commut- said. “My mom contacted North Dakota, the tem- Gandhi, who came to Far- ers to bundle up like polar them almost every single perature in Dickinson go last summer from Col- explorers. By early next day through email, call- climbed above freezing by orado, this week has been week, many of those same ing, faxing.” Of the fax, he midmorning — a jump of people might get by with a “a personal new.” jokes, “I’m not even sure light jacket. nearly 60 degrees com- “I’ve had experience what that is. It’s probably Just days after the arc- pared to Tuesday’s low of with cold and snow days, older than I am.” tic conditions, the region negative 17 degrees. but negative 50? Absolute- This eavesdropping will seemingly swing into “Over the past week ly not,” he said. scare is over now that another season, with tem- or so, we’ve had strong The dangerously cold Apple has disabled group PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS peratures climbing by as northerly winds bringing and snowy weather is chats, but the problem much as 80 degrees, ac- cold arctic air out of Can- suspected in at least 18 could dog the company for Grant Thompson and his mother, Michele, said cording to forecasters. Ex- ada — but that has all deaths, including a man much longer. New York they spent a week unsuccessfully trying to get perts say the rapid thaw changed today,” National found frozen in his back- state officials have opened Apple to do something about the bug in its is unprecedented, and it Weather Service meteo- yard Thursday in subur- a consumer rights investi- FaceTime group-chatting feature. could create problems of rologist Adam Jones said ban Milwaukee and a man its own: bursting pipes, Friday. “We’ve got wester- who died Friday after flooding rivers and crum- ly winds bringing in more rear-ending a salt truck in A robust job gain in January bling roads. mild Pacific air.” Indiana. “I don’t think there’s The warmer air contin- But relief from the bitter shows U.S. economy’s durability ever been a case where ues to move east, though Midwestern cold is as close we’ve seen (such a big) many places in the North- as the weekend. Rockford, east remained painfully Ill., was at a record-break- down its estimates of job higher mortgage rates shift in temperatures” in By Christopher cold Friday. The wind chill ing minus 31 degrees on Rugaber growth in November and have slowed home sales. the winter, said Jeff Mas- in some parts of New York Thursday morning but ASSOCIATED PRESS December. Still, hiring Those factors have led ters, meteorology director was expected to be as low has accelerated since last many economists to fore- of the Weather Under- should be around 50 de- WASHINGTON — U.S. summer, a development cast slower growth this ground firm. “Past re- as minus 20 degrees. grees on Monday. Other employers shrugged off that has surprised econo- year compared with 2018. cord-cold waves have not Schools remained closed previously frozen areas last month’s partial shut- mists because hiring typ- Yet strong hiring should dissipated this quickly. ... in Buffalo, N.Y., but stu- could see temperatures of down of the government ically slows when unem- boost household incomes, Here we are going right dents headed back to 55 degrees or higher. and engaged in a burst of ployment is so low. fueling more consumer hiring in January, adding “The overwhelming con- spending, which would 304,000 jobs, the most in clusion from today’s num- help drive economic New Jersey Democratic Sen. nearly a year. bers is that the U.S. labor growth. The healthy gain the market remained incred- Most sectors of the econ- government reported Fri- ibly strong at the start of omy reported solid hiring Cory Booker launches 2020 bid day illustrated the job 2019,” said Leslie Preston, gains in January. Educa- market’s resilience nearly senior economist at TD tion and health care add- By Elana Schor abeth Warren of Massa- with black and Hispan- a decade into the econom- Economics. ed 55,000 jobs, retailers ASSOCIATED PRESS chusetts, Kamala Harris ic listeners. He spoke in ic expansion. The U.S. has Diane Swonk, chief econ- nearly 21,000 and profes- of California and Kirsten fluent Spanish during his WASHINGTON — U.S. now added jobs for 100 omist at Grant Thornton, sional and business ser- Gillibrand of New York — interview with Univision, Sen. Cory Booker on Fri- straight months, the lon- said that many federal vices, which includes such already either declared or vowing to work closely day declared his bid for gest such period on record. workers and contractors higher-paying positions as exploring a run. But he’s with “the Latino commu- the presidency in 2020 The unemployment rate likely went out and found engineers and architects, spent months telegraph- nity,” and discussed his with a sweeping call to did rise in January to 4 part-time work during 30,000. ing his intentions to join support for marijuana le- unite a deeply polarized percent from 3.9 percent, the 35-day shutdown. The The ongoing demand for the race, visiting the ear- galization in another in- nation around a “common the Labor Department ability of many of them workers is leading some sense of purpose.” ly-voting states of Iowa, terview. said, but mostly for a tech- to do so is itself a sign of businesses to offer higher The New Jersey Dem- New Hampshire and A former mayor of New- nical reason: The num- the job market’s strength, pay to attract and keep ocrat, who is the second South Carolina to build ark, New Jersey’s largest ber of people counted as Swonk said. staff. Average hourly wag- black candidate in a pri- connections with key pow- city, Booker spoke to re- temporarily unemployed Last month’s healthy job es rose 3.2 percent in Jan- mary field that’s already erbrokers. He already has porters outside his home jumped 175,000, with gain will assuage some uary from a year earlier. historically diverse, deliv- slated trips back to those there on Friday and ac- most of that increase con- concerns that had arisen That’s just below the an- ered his message of unity states later this month. knowledged that his op- sisting of federal workers about the U.S. economy. nual gain of 3.3 percent in amid an era marked by Booker began reaching timistic tone may not and contractors affected Global growth is weak- December, which matched bitter political division. out to key constituencies resonate with some Dem- by the shutdown. ening, the Trump admin- October and November for He announced his run on on Friday, calling in to ocratic voters. But “love The government on Fri- istration is engaged in a the fastest increase since the first day of Black His- three radio shows popular ain’t easy,” he added. trade war with China and April 2009. day also sharply revised tory Month, underscoring his consequential status as America’s potential second black president after Barack Obama. “I believe that we can PEABODY build a country where no WEEKLY one is forgotten, no one is NEWS left behind; where parents can put food on the table; where there are good-paying jobs with good benefits We reach more in every neighborhood; households in where our criminal justice system keeps us safe, Peabody than ANY instead of shuffling more children into cages and other periodical. coffins; where we see the faces of our leaders on television and feel pride, Let us help get your not shame,” Booker said message out. in a video message to supporters, subtly jabbing at President Donald Trump. “It is not a matter of can we, it’s a matter of do we have the collective will, the American will?” he ESSEX MEDIA GROUP added. “I believe we do.” Booker enters what’s For more info on EMG’s publications, shaping up to be a crowded please contact Ernie Carpenter at FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS presidential primary, with 781-593-7700 ext. 1355 or The healthy gain the government reported Friday illustrated the job three of his fellow Dem- [email protected] market’s resilience nearly a decade into the economic expansion. ocratic senators — Eliz- A6 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 POLICE/FIRE

All address information, particu- at 1245 Main St. on Thursday vehicle. Nahant pair charged larly arrests, reflect police records. In at 7:22 a.m. Patient taken to the event of a perceived inaccuracy, the hospital. Accidents it is the sole responsibility of the con- The Yard House at 340 Mar- with federal tax evasion ket St. called for an ambulance Report of a motor vehicle cerned party to contact the relevant on Thursday at 2:05 p.m. Pa- crash on Wednesday at 3 p.m. police department and have the de- tient take to Union Hospital. at 12 Park St. Officer reports By Bridget Turcotte sets and his income from in support of their appli- partment issue a notice of correction Accidental burglar alarm re- no injuries, no tow needed. ITEM STAFF the IRS, often with Avedi- cations for a $5.5 million Motor vehicle crash report- sian’s assistance, accord- loan secured by a commer- to the Daily Item. Corrections or clar- ported at the Pottery Barn at NAHANT — A Nahant ifications will not be made without 700 Market St. on Thursday at ed at Kelly Volkswagen Stor- ing to a statement from cial building in Peabody. age Lot at 151 Andover St. on couple was charged with Andrew E. Lelling, U.S. Between September express notice of change from the 9:41 p.m. Officer reports all is two counts of tax evasion secure. Wednesday at 4:53 p.m. Offi- attorney for the district of 2016 and January 2017, arresting police department. cer reports no injuries. in federal court Thursday. Massachusetts. DeCicco allegedly com- Gary P. DeCicco, 60, and Complaint Report of a motor vehicle According to court doc- mitted unlawful monetary LYNN crash on Wednesday at 5:21 Pamela M. Avedisian, 55, uments, Avedisian owned transactions with the pro- Caller reported he is broken p.m. at 154 Washington St. at were charged in a super- a property in Nahant ceeds of the bank fraud seding indictment with Arrest down in a bad spot in a gray 2 Sherman St. Officer reports subject to a mortgage in scheme, and between one count of conspiracy to Chevrolet at 159 Salem St. on no injuries or tows. excess of $1 million. In February and December commit tax fraud and one Patrick Lynch, of 18 Ma- Thursday at 6:05 p.m. Officer Motor vehicle crash on October 2015, DeCicco 2016, DeCicco engaged in count of evasion of pay- plewood St., Malden, was reports car is off the road and Wednesday at 5:22 p.m. Of- and Avedisian alleged- a scheme to defraud mul- ment of taxes. The origi- arrested on warrant charges Gaeta’s Tow has been contact- ficer reports a Department of ly conspired to defraud tiple insurance companies nal indictment returned of distributing a Class B drug ed. Public Works vehicle struck a the mortgage holder by using fake invoices and in January 2018 charged and possession to distribute car. proposing the sale of the other documents to sup- them with conspiracy to a class drug at 8:36 p.m. on Minor motor vehicle crash property for significantly port his claims. MARBLEHEAD commit wire fraud and Thursday. reported on Newbury Street on less than the outstand- The charges of conspir- Wednesday at 7:17 p.m. Offi- one count of wire fraud. Accidents DeCicco was also ing mortgage, in what is acy to defraud the United Accidents cer reports no injuries and ve- commonly referred to as a States and tax evasion A report of a motor vehicle hicles towed by 4-Star Towing. charged with one count A report of a motor vehicle of conspiracy to commit “short sale.” each provide for a sentence crash at Market Square at crash with minor injuries on Report of a motor vehicle Short sales are intended of up to five years in prison. Tedesco Street at 4:39 p.m. on crash at 2 Tremont St. and bank fraud, one count of 2:16 p.m. on Thursday; at 183 bank fraud, four counts of to be arms-length transac- The charges of wire fraud Chestnut St. at 2:31 p.m. on Thursday. 63 Central St. on Wednesday tions in which the buyers and conspiracy, as well as A report of a motor vehicle at 7:19 p.m. The 21-year-old wire fraud and attempted Thursday; at Waterhill Street wire fraud, and six counts and sellers are unrelated bank fraud and conspiracy, at 4:16 p.m. on Thursday; at crash on Atlantic Avenue at operator complained of back and act independently, provide for a sentence of up 6:28 p.m. on Thursday. pain. of engaging in unlawful Cleveland Street and Western monetary transactions. allowing sellers to cede to 30 years in prison. The Avenue at 5:20 p.m. on Thurs- Motor vehicle crash reported their ownership of the charges of wire fraud and Complaints at Kayy’s Liquor at 175 Ando- Between April 2012 and day; at 116 West Neptune St. February 2013, DeCicco property in exchange for attempted wire fraud pro- at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday; at ver St. on Wednesday at 7:56 the short-selling bank’s vide for a sentence of up to A caller, at 7:57 a.m. on p.m. Officer will document. repeatedly told the IRS 271 Walnut St. at 6:24 a.m. Thursday, asked about a tow he did not have the abil- agreement to release them 20 years in prison. Engag- on Friday; at 675 Western Ave. Crash reported at Lindau- from their unpaid mort- ing in unlawful monetary letter she had sent in last year er Street and 98 Lake St. on ity to pay his more than at 7:32 p.m. on Friday. and related an ongoing park- $340,000 liability, and that gage debt, according to transactions provides for a A report of a motor vehicle Wednesday at 10:09 p.m. Offi- the statement. In order to sentence of up to 10 years ing problem she is having in cer said report was unfounded. he had very little cash, no crash with personal injury at the lot on Spring Street. She vehicles or real property, get approval for the sale, in prison. Each charge also Essex and Washington streets DeCicco and Avedisian provides for a sentence of stated a man continues to Animal Control and no ownership inter- at 7:01 a.m. on Friday. park there and he told her he ests in any asset with a allegedly concealed their up to three years of super- can park anywhere he wanted Caller from 20 Fulton St. left positive value, according to long-term romantic and vised release and fines of Complaints and dismissed her request to a message regarding dog park the charging documents. business relationships $250,000. The indictment alleges from the loan servicing Sentences are imposed A report of an unwelcome leave the spot. disputes on Thursday at 9:29 that he had ownership company and falsely rep- by a federal district court guest at 73 Clarendon Ave. A caller reported a girl, about a.m. On callback, she was interests in several busi- resented that Avedisian judge based on the U.S. at 1:17 p.m. on Thursday; at 10 or 11 years old, standing advised to contact the city’s nesses, vehicles, and real could no longer make pay- sentencing guidelines and 2 Brightwood Terrace at 1:07 on West Shore Drive opposite Parks Department; a second properties during that ments towards the mort- other statutory factors. a.m. on Friday. Tower School at 9 a.m. on caller from 19 Fay Ave. left a time period, titled to his gage on the property. Two U.S. Attorney Andrew E. A report of gunshots at 16 Thursday. They stated the girl message regarding dog park name and the names of months before the sale Lelling; Joseph R. Bonavo- Baker St. at 3:31 p.m. on was pacing back and forth and disputes on Thursday at 9:37 Avedisian, Lynnway Auto closed, Avedisian purport- lanta, special agent in Thursday. seemed lost or confused for a.m. On callback, she was almost 10 minutes. Dispatch Sales Inc., and other enti- edly received $3.5 million charge of the FBI, Boston A report of no heat at 100 advised to contact the city’s advised the caller to watch the ties to conceal the assets from the sale of another Field Division; and Kris- Newhall St., Apt. 2, at 8:41 Parks Department. girl until officers arrived but from the IRS. asset to DeCicco, accord- tian O’Connell, special p.m. on Thursday. they stated they turned around After the IRS accept- ing to the statement. agent in charge of the A report of threats made at Complaints and the girl was gone. Re- ed DeCicco’s proposed The indictment also al- IRS’ Criminal Investiga- Lynn English High School, 50 sponding officers were unable Burglary reported at Cedar monthly payment plan, leges that from November tion in Boston, made the Goodridge St., at 8:41 a.m. on to locate the described girl. Pond Village at 1100 Salem which was based on the 2015 to September 2016, announcement. Assistant Friday. A caller reported a 2-year- St., Apt. 48 on Wednesday false information, DeCicco DeCicco and a co-conspir- U.S. Attorney Kristina E. old locked in a silver BMW on at 5:57 p.m. Resident came allegedly bought and sold ator falsified rent rolls Barclay of Lelling’s Pub- Vandalism Pleasant Street at 10:38 a.m. home to discover a storage numerous real properties, and prepared fake leases, lic Corruption and Special A report of a vandalism at on Thursday. At 10:58 a.m., unit was broken into and boats and high end cars, which they then provided Prosecutions Unit is pros- 15 Marion St. at 10:40 a.m. entry was made by responding $6,000 worth of tools and ma- and concealed those as- to financial institutions ecuting the case. on Thursday. officers and the child was OK. chinery was taken. Officer will A caller reported at 3:17 document. p.m. on Thursday that he read Larceny reported at 28 ‘Empire’ actor says account LYNNFIELD a Facebook post about suspi- Abington Ave. on Wednesday cious people in yellow vests in at 8:46 p.m. Party reported her Summons the area. He stated he saw a brother stole a check from her of attack has been consistent Kristie Lee Kaminski, 33, of male in a yellow vest walking and bought a laptop. Brother 11 Anderson St., Peabody, was behind his home. He exited his will be summoned for larceny. By Don Babwin summoned following a traffic home and went after the male, Disabled vehicle reported ASSOCIATED PRESS stop for failure to stop, and op- who was then going back stalled at the lights at 225 An- CHICAGO — “Empire” erating a motor vehicle with a around the home. Responding dover St. and 2 Sylvan St. on actor Jussie Smollett said revoked license. officers spoke with the calling Wednesday at 9:08 p.m. Offi- party and figured out the sus- cer assisted in moving vehicle Friday that he has been Accident picious male was just deliver- to the Petco parking lot. “consistent on every lev- ing a package. el” with the police during Lynnfield Fire Department SAUGUS their investigation into reported a motor vehicle crash PEABODY what he says was a racist at 100 Walnut St. at 425 Mar- Accidents and homophobic attack on ket St. on Thursday at 2:12 Arrest him in downtown Chicago p.m. Officer reported no inju- A report of a motor vehicle earlier this week. ries and assisted with paper- Jonathan R. DiRoberto, accident on Broadway near the In his first public com- work exchange. 28, of 9 Ledgewood Way, Apt. Lynnfield line at 4 p.m. Thursday; ments since he says two 6, was arrested following a at 710 Main St. at 5:34 p.m. masked men attacked him Alarms dispute with his mother on Thursday; at Main Street and early Tuesday in what Wednesday at 4:43 p.m. and Broadway at 8:33 p.m. Thursday. police are investigating Accidental burglar alarm at charged with two counts of as- as a possible hate crime, Eastern Bank at 45 Salem St. the black and openly gay sault and battery. Complaints FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:50 a.m. actor disputed assertions Report of a burglar alarm Summons A report of a broken pipe in leveled on social media Jussie Smollett, a cast member on the TV series at 54 Essex St. on Thursday front of a house on Elaine Ave- that he has been less than “Empire,” told police he was attacked in Chicago at 10:46 a.m. Officer reports Randy T. Niswander, 30, of nue at 5:39 a.m. Thursday. cooperative and changed this week. house appears secure. 28 Silver St., Salem, was sum- A report of a dead coyote in his story. The house cleaners at 40 Is- moned following a motor vehi- the roadway at 1639 Broad- “I am working with au- wrapped a rope around critics have also taken to land Drive accidentally sound- cle stop at Main and Howley way at 7:04 p.m. Thursday. thorities and have been his neck. social media to suggest ed the burglar alarm on Thurs- streets on Thursday at 12:17 A report of wires down on 100% factual and consis- That area of downtown that Smollett changed his day at 11:09 a.m. p.m. for operating an unin- Adams Avenue at 5:55 a.m. tent on every level,” he Chicago has many hotels account of what happened Request for an ambulance sured and unregistered motor Thursday. said in a statement re- and restaurants and has and hasn’t cooperated leased by an intermediary widespread surveillance fully with investigators, a day after his family put video coverage, and al- pointing to what police say POLICE BRIEFS out a similar statement. though police have found was Smollett’s refusal to “Despite my frustrations footage of Smollett mak- let detectives go through found Elizabeth Honsch’s and deep concern with cer- ing his way home — in- his phone records to verify Man accused in girl’s Man accused of killing tain inaccuracies and mis- cluding video of him ar- that he was on a call with death beaten in jail daughter rejects plea deal body wrapped in sleeping bags behind a New Brit- representations that have riving at his building with his manager when he was attacked. ain shopping plaza. Both been spread, I still believe a rope around his neck — MIDDLETON (AP) — NEW BRITAIN, Conn. that justice will be served.” they haven’t found footage On Friday, the head of women had been shot. Authorities say a man (AP) — A Connecticut Smollett, 36, told police of the attack or men fit- the police department, facing charges in the man serving a life sen- that two masked men at- ting his description of his Superintendent Eddie death of his 11-year-old tence in Massachusetts Jury awards man $250,000 tacked him along a street assailants. Johnson, said during an grand-niece who died for the murder of his wife in police brutality suit in the Streeterville neigh- In his statement, Smol- appearance on WLS-TV after potential fentanyl has rejected a plea deal in borhood as he was walking lett expressed gratitude that even though detec- exposure was attacked by connection with the death BOSTON (AP) — A home from a restaurant. for the “outpouring of tives haven’t found video other inmates in jail. of his daughter. federal jury has awarded He said they punched love and support” he has of the attack, Smollett has The Essex County Robert Honsch is $250,000 to a man who him, hurled racist and ho- received since the attack been “very cooperative Sheriff’s Department says charged with the murder said Springfield police mophobic insults at him, — even the president and we have no reason at 58-year-old Miguel Rivera of 17-year-old Elizabeth used excessive force poured an unknown chem- weighed in Thursday, this point to think he’s not was beaten by four other Honsch in 1995. The New when they responded to ical substance on him and calling it “horrible.” But being genuine with us.” inmates at the Middle- Britain Herald reports his home for reports of a ton House of Corrections the 74-year-old Honsch on domestic disturbance. around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Thursday rejected a plea Lawyers for Lee Sheriff Kevin Copping- deal from Connecticut Hutchins Sr. told Masslive. er says Rivera sustained prosecutors that offered com that the jury found Lynn Drug Task Force 781-477-4444 bumps, bruises and a small a 25-year prison sentence Wednesday that one of the cut, and he has been placed and said he wanted to go three responding officers Hotline in protective custody. on trial instead. He could used excessive force and Rivera previously receive up to 60 years if the other two unlawfully Spanish menu available pleaded not guilty to found guilty. entered Hutchins’ home in CALL 24 HOURS A DAY permitting substantial Honsch was convicted January 2015. bodily injury to a child of first-degree murder in Hutchins said in the or text the word tiplynn and misleading a police 2017 and is serving a life suit that police pep- All reports of neighborhood investigation in the death sentence. per-sprayed his eyes and activity will be investigated. and your tip to of the Haverhill girl last Honsch’s wife, Marcia, beat him with batons month who was staying at was found dead in Tolland while he was trying to Callers may remain anonymous. “tip411” (847411) his apartment. about 10 days after police defuse a domestic melee. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM A7 ENTERTAINMENT

REVIEW Beirut’s new album is a celebration of cultures By Ragan Clark which it is named. “When ic representation, Condon ASSOCIATED PRESS I Die” is more peaceful makes it fully apparent on and joyful than morose. the band’s website which Beirut, “Gallipoli” (4AD) “When I die/I want to trav- features an introduction Front-man Zach Con- el light,” Condon croons, to “Gallipoli” in seven lan- don of indie folk rock band “Don’t cry I/promise that guages including Portu- Beirut has a penchant I’ll get it right/I’ve been guese and Japanese. for world music, pulling practicing my whole life.” Hearing Condon return various cultural influenc- “Gallipoli” is the album to vocal and expressive es into every record he’s we need today — one that brilliance in this 12-track made. “Gallipoli” feels es- celebrates the beauty of collection is a sigh of relief FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS pecially inspired. Some cultures colliding. Condon for Beirut fans. “Gallipoli” of the zest lacking in the takes you with him, from will be sweet music to the Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z wrote the introduction for “The Green- the streets of Berlin to ears of new and non-fans, print: Plant-Based Diet, Best Body, Better World,” by Marco Borges, a plant- band’s 2015 album “No No No” is fully realized in this the coastline of Italy. As if alike, as the band contin- based guru who has worked with the couple. new album. cultural inclusion wasn’t ues its exploration of di- Triumphant horns, Farfi- obvious enough in its son- verse cultural sounds. sa organ, synthesizer and Beyonce’s question: parading drums pervade the tracks. Notes are chan- neled, according to Con- don, through broken am- what’s your Greenprint? plifiers, PA systems, space echoes and tape machines By Leanne Italie the foreword for that book I found myself in pre-med in order to create planned ASSOCIATED PRESS in 2015. She and Jay-Z realizing that medicine imperfection. Vocally, Con- penned the introduction was far too reactive, that don comes through more NEW YORK — So, for the new book, out in we needed a more proac- powerful on this album what’s all that Greenprint time for the New Year’s tive approach to wellness. than on “No No No.” stuff on Beyonce’s Insta- resolution season from the I decided to practice well- “Varieties of Exile,” “Gal- gram feed? imprint Harmony Books. ness through exercise and lipoli” and “When I Die” Bey stirred up the bee- We went to Borges him- nutrition. As I immersed are standouts. “Varieties hive Thursday when she self to explain his ap- myself in all the science, of Exile” brings bohemian, advocated plant-based liv- proach to health, life and the data and the clinical island influences used by ing in a rare social media saving the planet after 25 trials, I realized that if bands like Edward Sharpe endorsement. It helped years in the business: you were looking for opti- and the Magnetic Zeros that she also announced AP: That’s some pretty mum wellness, improved and adds The Smith’s to her 123 million follow- good buzz Beyonce just performance and your Morrissey-like vocals. ers a sweepstakes for life- gave you for your book. best chance of survival, The title track is light- time concert tickets to her Borges: Yeah, it’s real- you had to move toward a hearted and jubilant, in- shows or those of hubby ly an amazing time right plant-based diet. I’ve been spired by a brass proces- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Jay-Z after she asked the now. I have to pinch my- living plant-based ever sional Condon followed question: “What is your self, honestly. I’m living since and it’s been 14, 15 through the streets of the “Gallipoli,” by the indie folk rock band Beirut, Greenprint?” a dream. It’s absolutely years now. southern Italian town for was released Friday. Well, “The Greenprint” magical. She’s only done AP: How does your ap- is the title of a new book a link-in-bio once before. proach stand out in the by the superstar couple’s The first time was when cacophony over veganism personal trainer, Mar- she told people she was and plant-based nutri- Lifetime hopes to capitalize co Borges, a plant-based going to go vegan 44 days tion? guru who has also worked for Coachella. People there Borges: We have to meet with Jennifer Lopez, Sha- are going insane there. people where they are. on hit R. Kelly documentary kira, Pharrell, Diddy and We’re getting emails, DMs, You can’t expect for every Ryan Seacrest. The title text messages saying, ‘Oh single person to want to By David Bauder refers to the impact on the my god, I never thought I adopt a plant-based life- ASSOCIATED PRESS planet that one can make could do this. I need some style day one. The truth is by going plant-based. help.’ it doesn’t have to be all in NEW YORK — Beyond Borges, a Miami-based AP: What got you start- from the start. The Green- ratings, the surest sign exercise physiologist and ed on plant-based life? print is plant-based living to executive Brie Miran- father of four, first got Borges: I wasn’t born defined by you, whether da Bryant that Lifetime’s Bey going with “The 22- and raised on a plant- it’s one plant-based meal “Surviving R. Kelly” had Day Revolution” on the based diet. Growing up I a day, two or three. Or just connected as a television same subject. She wrote wanted to be a doctor but simply meatless Mondays. event is when she started getting pitches for similar “Surviving” documentary REVIEWS series. Imitation is how television flatters. Bryant, Life- New novel by Claire Adam time’s head of unscripted development, hasn’t bit- ten yet. But the rare and welcome hit gives Life- tells haunting family tale time the chance to savor a success as it celebrates its By Rasha Madkour er twin son of the Deyals- 35th anniversary as a net- ASSOCIATED PRESS ingh family and the one work on Friday and mulls FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS historically to cause much whether lessons learned “Golden Child” (SJP for of the parental heartache. The documentary series “Surviving R. Kel- Hogarth), by Claire Adam from the project can offer The older twin, Peter, is a way forward. ly” has given the sexual misconduct charges A new novel set in Trini- the titular golden child “I don’t think anyone ex- against the R&B star a level of attention beyond dad spins the tale of an ab- — pegged at an early age pected the results that it what they’ve had before. It’s also given Lifetime sorbing family drama that as a genius. Shifting back would have, that it would a hit at a time the cable network — or any cable ultimately explores the and forth in time, the sto- be the catalyst for a larg- entertainment network — can really use one. tension between individu- ry pieces come together er conversation that it be- alism and utilitarianism. like a puzzle. When the came,” she said. ductions, it was envisioned Yet producers benefited Claire Adam’s debut narrative shifts to Paul’s An estimated 25.8 mil- as a 60- or 90-minute doc- from the #MeToo move- novel, “Golden Child,” is a perspective, a third of the lion people have seen all umentary, Bryant said. ment, both in terms of page-turner not by dint of way in, this character who or some of the six-part Lifetime executives debat- eventual audience inter- cliffhangers but because is much discussed and documentary series that ed hard about spending est and the flood of oth- a reader becomes invest- dissected suddenly has a brings together dozens the money at a time only er accusers. There were ed in the well-developed chance to show readers PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS of people who accuse the two or three survivors and eventually 54 interview story and richly drawn how he really is and the singer of sexual miscon- two sets of parents looking subjects with material so characters, heightened by effect is jarring and tragic. “Golden Child,” a nov- duct, primarily contact for their daughters had compelling the project bal- a baseline tension estab- By the end, it becomes el by Claire Adam, is a with underage girls, since agreed to participate. looned to six parts. lished in the first pages. hard not to question beautiful and haunt- the first episode aired on Adam creates a strong well-meaning characters ing tale. January 3, the Nielsen sense of place to fully and their resolute adher- company said. Each indi- transport a reader to the ence to their guiding prin- crisis the family faces. vidual episode was seen sights, smells and sounds ciples — prioritizing fami- “Golden Child” is a beau- by an average of 3.5 mil- of rural Trinidad. ly, emphasizing education LYNNFIELD tiful and haunting tale, lion people within three WEEKLY The story begins with — which are seemingly un- one that leaves readers days of its premiere — big the unknown where- controversial but ultimate- thinking long after the numbers for a cable pro- NEWS abouts of Paul, the young- ly contribute to the central last page has been turned. gram. The series has led to new investigations and We reach EVERY multiple reports that Kel- Paul Webb is vulnerable ly’s recording company, household in Lynnfield Sony Music, dropped him. While sexual abuse alle- every week. Rustin Man on ‘Drift Code’ gations against the multi- By Pablo Gorondi which led to a lengthy pro- studio and Webb’s family platinum singer, songwrit- Let us help get your ASSOCIATED PRESS cess of learning several home. er and producer are not instruments — Webb was The outcome of the pro- new — he was acquitted of message in front of all Rustin Man, “Drift Code” the bass player in Talk cess is “Drift Code,” where child pornography charges of Lynnfield. (Domino) Talk — from accordion, the influence of the rural in 2008 — the series drew Paul Webb had been harmonica and xylophone setting is felt on songs like fresh scrutiny to the accu- working for years on a fol- to a wide selection of gui- opener “Vanishing Heart” sations and sparked new low-up to his first album as tars and keyboards. — a Dear Jane letter — attention from authori- Rustin Man — “Out of Sea- Along the way, Webb re- “Martian Garden” and “All ties. son,” the stupendous 2002 corded musical fragments Summer,” as Webb’s voice Kelly’s lawyers have de- collaboration with Portis- on cassette and relied on turns out to be an eerie, nied the allegations and ESSEX MEDIA GROUP head singer Beth Gibbons the skills of former school- warts-and-all combination threatened legal action, — but other projects kept mate and Talk Talk drum- of Robert Wyatt’s high- but haven’t filed anything. getting in the way. mer Lee Harris during pitched oscillations and When Lifetime gave the For more info on EMG’s publications, Then there was the issue sessions at the barn in David Bowie’s, with the go-ahead to the project by please contact Ernie Carpenter at of being able to perform southeast England which vulnerability it showed on the team of Kreativ Inc 781-593-7700 ext. 1355 or the sounds in his head, serves both as recording his last albums. and Bunim/Murray Pro- [email protected] A8 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 LOOK! 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A roundup of some of “Unfit to serve, impeach who were recently sworn the most popular but com- Trump” poster and an into the 116th Congress. pletely untrue stories and Islamic State flag. Omar and Tlaib, the first visuals of the week. None THE FACTS: The Muslim women to be of these is legit, even photo circulating on social elected to Congress, have though they were shared media has been altered. been frequent targets of widely on social media. In the original photo, misinformation on social The Associated Press which Ocasio-Cortez media. The photo was checked these out. Here posted on her Instagram taken on Nov. 12, 2018. are the real facts: account, there is no poster Ocasio-Cortez captioned CLAIM: Photo purports in the background, no the photo, “Squad,” and to show newly-elected painting of Osama bin tagged the other three Reps. Ilhan Omar, Laden and no IS flag. women. It was taken Ayanna Pressley, The altered photo, which during a 2018 conference Rashida Tlaib and also distorts the wom- in Washington sponsored Alexandria Ocasio-Cor- en’s faces, is one of the by VoteRunLead, an tez sitting in front of a most recent false claims organization that offers painting of Osama bin to circulate around the campaign and leadership Laden, along with an diverse group of women training to women.

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©2019 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Tanners celebrate Senior Night with shutout win over Beverly By Mike Alongi ITEM STAFF PEABODY — The Peabody girls hockey team scored two goals in the rst period and never looked back en route to a 6-0 shutout win over Beverly at James McVann/Louis O’Keefe Rink Friday evening. The win also came on the Tanners’ Senior Night, where the team honored four big-time contributors in Charlotte Grant, Kathryn DiGiulio, Jess Robert and Abby Buckley. “This is my rst full class, so this is very meaningful for me,” said Peabody coach Michelle Roach. “They came in and learned with me and grew with me, and they’ve been working hard for years. They’ve grown so much and really helped revamp this program and build something awesome here.” Jen Flynn led the way on offense for Peabody, notching three goals and one assist. Robert was right behind with two goals and one assist, while Sammie Mira- solo scored one goal. DiGiulio, Maria Pierce, Paige Thibedeau and Catherine Sweeney each had one assist. Buckley ITEM FILE PHOTO recorded 21 saves in the shutout win. ITEM FILE PHOTO Peabody goalie Abby Buckley had 21 saves in a shutout PEABODY, B2 Fenwick’s Olivia DiPietro led the Crusaders with win over Beverly. nine points in a loss to Catholic Central League rival Cathedral Friday night. Peabody earns big NEC win over Magicians Injury-plagued By Daniel Kane ITEM STAFF PEABODY — The Peabody girls basketball Fenwick girls fall team controlled all phases of the game in a 69- 32 win over Northeastern Conference oppo- nent Marblehead at Peabody’s Field House to rival Cathedral Friday night. By Harold Rivera Peabody’s night was highlighted by a 20-2 ITEM SPORTS EDITOR run in the rst quarter that helped the Tan- ners grab an early 14-point lead. PEABODY — Perhaps the only advantage the Bishop Kristina Rossignoll led all scorers with 18 Fenwick girls basketball team had in Friday night’s game points. Liz Zaiter (12 points, eight rebounds) against Catholic Central League rival Cathedral was and Catherine Manning (11 points, seven re- home court. Once the game started it was clear the Pan- bounds) each had great nights on both sides of thers had upper hand in size, speed and experience. the game. Oluchi Okananwa added 13 points Cathedral placed Fenwick in a double-digit hole midway while hauling in six rebounds with seven through the rst quarter and never looked back, en route steals. to a 57-31 win. “I think the inside and outside game worked Olivia DiPietro led the Crusaders with nine points and real well for us tonight,” Peabody coach Stan Micayla Rossi followed with eight. DiPietro and Rossi McKeen said. “We hit shots from the outside each hauled in three rebounds. Sam Tache scored four and we also got the post people involved. Liz points with two steals, while Elizabeth Pica grabbed ve had a good night, Kristina, Catherine, and rebounds. Oluchi as always had a great night. It was a Fenwick, ghting injuries, was down four key players. good team effort. Among them was leading scorer and senior co-captain “Our defense is what has helped us win Sammi Gallant. games,” McKeen added. “All year long it has “We still could’ve played better,” Fenwick coach Adam been great. We got some turnovers, we made DeBaggis said. “We started out poorly. We played well all baskets down the other end. We must’ve had a things considered but even without four of our best play- ITEM FILE PHOTO good free throw percentage tonight too. We ers I still think we could’ve kept it closer.” shot real well from the line.” Peabody’s Kristina Rossignoll led all scorers with 18 It didn’t take long for the Panthers to set the tone in the TANNERS, B2 opening quarter. Cathedral scored the rst 18 points of points in a win over Marblehead Friday night. the game, forced Fenwick to burn two timeouts early and took the wind out of the Crusaders’ sails. Finola Corcor- an’s oater seven minutes into the game put Fenwick on the board. DiPietro followed with a free throw and Grace Classical girls earn state tournament bid Kennedy netted a lay-up. At the end of the rst quarter, Cathedral held full command with a 22-5 lead. Pamela Gonzalez had a huge “Cathedral’s size is the biggest thing,” DeBaggis said. SCHOOL ROUNDUP night for the Spartans, notching “We have girls who are 5’5 trying to beat their press and By Mike Alongi a double-double with 25 points it’s really hard. It’s hard to go away from your instincts ITEM STAFF and 15 rebounds. Nicolette D’Itria because you throw an overhead pass and they’re going to had 10 points, while Gabby Torres Behind a pair of double-digit de ect it. The size and speed is huge. Really, a lot of their scored eight points. scorers, the Classical girls basket- game is intimidation. At one point, we must’ve turned the St. Mary’s (12-4) has a full week ball team earned a 43-37 win over ball over 10 times in a row. off before hosting Spellman next “Cathedral scores most of its points off fastbreaks and Northeastern Conference foe Med- Friday (6:30). second-chances, from rebounding” DeBaggis said. “Their ford on the road Friday night. With Northeast 45, Tech 38 size is a huge factor. It’s size and quickness.” the win, the Rams qualify for the At Tech, Arianna Anaya led the After consecutive Cathedral baskets, DiPietro hit a lay- state tournament. Tigers with 22 points. Jafernee up to make it a 26-7 game. Cathedral’s Amani Boston, a “It’s always a goal when you start Cruz added seven points and Mi- Division II Southern Connecticut commit, found her foot- the season to make it to the tour- chayla Lawrence scored ve. ing from there with back-to-back 3-pointers to start a 10-0 nament,” said Classical coach Tom “It was a good game,” Tech coach run. Fenwick scored nine points in the nal stretch of the Sawyer. “I’m really happy for all of Kaitlyn Wechsler said. “We were half (highlighted by Rossi’s 3-pointer) but trailed 39-16 at our players, but especially for our down 13 at halftime, we just started halftime. four seniors.” out slow. Our press defense allowed The third quarter didn’t help Fenwick’s cause. Fenwick Rebecca Walker and Jean Gup- us to cut it to three points. Our girls hit another offensive drought as the Crusaders were held ton-Morrison paced the offense for fought back, we just ran out of time.” to just ve points in the third. The Panthers led 48-21 Classical, each netting 10 points in The Tigers (7-10) are off until Fri- heading into the fourth. the win. day when they visit Greater Law- The Rams (10-6) take on Danvers Fenwick’s reserves played the majority of the fourth rence (6:30). Tech needs three wins ITEM FILE PHOTO Tuesday (7). quarter and DeBaggis was proud of their effort in the in its nal three games to qualify for Classical’s Rebecca Walker had closing stretch. GIRLS BASKETBALL the state tournament. St. Mary’s 51, 10 points in a win over Medford FENWICK, B2 Arlington Catholic 47 ROUNDUP, B2 Friday night. Brandon King is living the dream as a member of the Patriots By Harold Rivera The 25-year-old can also be viewed as ins and outs of what it’s like to prepare ITEM SPORTS EDITOR an experienced leader on a team that’s for it. one win away from bringing home a sixth “It’s a different game but at the end of When Brandon King joined the New Vince Lombardi Trophy to New England. the day it’s the game of football,” King England Patriots as an undrafted free King, an Auburn product and Alabama said. “We’ve been playing football all agent in 2015, he couldn’t have imagined native, will make his third Super Bowl year. Everybody has a different way of he’d be where he is now. In his four years appearance Sunday night when the Pa- approaching the game. I just enjoy the with New England, King has helped triots take on the Los Angeles Rams. opportunity to play in it and be part of it. the Patriots reach four AFC Champion- “I feel fortunate to be around a group of What I want most is to see the guys you ship Games, three Super Bowls and has guys that are unsel sh and all want the work with day in and day out reach the emerged as a reliable special teams play- same goal,” King said. “Everyone under- ultimate goal.” er. stands that when you go to work, every The Patriots are known for emphasiz- “Every day’s a dream come true to play day you’re going to work. We approach ing the importance of special teams. Ear- in the NFL,” King, who signed a 2-year every day like it’s a new day in itself. We lier this week, coach Bill Belichick spoke contract during the offseason, said. “Go- focus and what we need to focus on. It’s highly of Rams punter Johnny Hekker ing to three Super Bowls, it’s crazy. It great to be part of a team that takes win- for his abilities to contribute with big doesn’t feel like it’s real. You put a lot of ning serious. To be able to contribute in plays in key moments. Sean Stellato, work into it. It’s amazing to be able to see any way, it’s just great.” King’s agent, said it wouldn’t surprise him if special teams carry an impact in FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS the outcome of the work you put in day in While the Patriots carry plenty of im- Sunday’s result. and day out pay off and be able to experi- pact players who’ll be making their rst Patriots special teamer Brandon King ence something like that.” trip to the Super Bowl, King knows the KING, B2 joined the team in 2015. B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Peabody girls hockey starts fast in win over Beverly PEABODY od. That’s when Pierce found Fly- in net and the Tanners skated From B1 nn in front of the net to put the away with the shutout win. Tanners ahead 2-0. Now at 12-3-1 on the year, Pea- “We did a good job getting off to The second period is when Pea- body has set a program record for that good start after the long pre- body took over. The Tanners wins and finds itself in a heated game, and this was a really im- opened the period with Flynn’s battle for the Northeastern Hock- portant two points for us in terms hat-trick goal, this time on an as- ey League title. The Tanners have of the league race,” said Roach. “In sist from Robert. Then, just 40 a tough week coming up with the second period we started to get seconds later, Robert found the games against Winthrop and Mas- it going a little bit and we tight- back of the net for her first goal conomet, and Roach knows that ened things up, and we just rode and all of a sudden it was 4-0 Pea- this week will go a long way in that the rest of the way.” body. deciding who wins the league title. Things got off to a solid start for Things quieted down from there “We’ve got to come ready to play, the Tanners following the pre- until the end of the period, when that’s for sure,” said Roach. “Our game festivities. Just over two Mirasolo scored a shorthanded initial goal was to make the tour- minutes into the first period, Fly- goal to make it 5-0 with 3:38 left. nament as early as possible and nn opened things up with a hard Peabody closed the period with our next goal was to win the shot on net. When the rebound one more goal, this one from Rob- league. And this coming week will bounced out, Flynn skated in an ert, to go up 6-0 after two periods. be crucial for us if we want to stay knocked it home to give Peabody The third period didn’t see any in the mix.” ITEM FILE PHOTO the 1-0 lead. The score remained scoring, but Beverly did get sever- Peabody takes on Winthrop Peabody’s Jen Flynn had three goals and one assist in there until the was just over five al power play opportunities. But Wednesday at Larsen Arena a win over Beverly Friday. minutes to go in the opening peri- through it all, Buckley stood tall (6:10). Peabody girls basketball beats Marblehead

TANNERS ahead 27-13. From B1 The Tanners kept their foot on the gas in the sec- Magicians coach Paul ond. Okananwa capped the Moran was disappointed first half with a pair of free with the officials during throws and two late bas- the game, specifically a kets to extend Peabody’s technical foul called in the lead to 38-20. first half during the Tan- Any hope of a Marble- ners 20-2 run. head rally in the second “I just think a big play in half was erased quickly. the game was when I got a Rossignoll opened the half technical foul for telling with a 3-pointer and then my girl to get up and play Brooke Hodas added an- defense,” Moran said. “The other a few minutes later referee ruined the game. to push Peabody’s lead to It’s so wrong. I tell my girl 44-20. to get up and I get hit with From there the Peabody a technical foul. In 22 years defense contained Marble- I’ve gotten one technical ITEM FILE PHOTO head and kept the game coaching on the boys side. Peabody’s Oluchi Okananwa (right) had 13 well out of reach. This is my second one. It “We distributed the ball points, six rebounds and seven steals in a win ITEM FILE PHOTO ruined the game. And Pea- Friday night. well and were a real un- body’s such a great team, selfish team tonight,” English’s Mason Jean-Baptiste (right) had 24 we came in here with all Marblehead got out to a couple of threes from the McKeen said. “I thought in points in a win over Danvers Friday night. the respect in the world for quick start shooting the corner and we weren’t the second half we moved them. Once that happened the ball well. It created basketball. Annika Haley playing the defense we it ruined the game. easy opportunities for bas- hit an early 3-pointer and were capable of playing.” English boys remain “It’s just terrible,” Moran kets and we made our added. “It’s so frustrating. Lowy hit two threes of her Zaiter got Peabody start- shots.” You work so hard coming own a few minutes later to ed from there. The senior The Tanners improved to unbeaten in the NEC in with the kids and to help the Magicians take a made two free throws and 14-1 with the victory. Pea- have a referee take the 11-7 lead. then added two consecu- body hosts Arlington Sun- ROUNDUP game out of your hands, it’s “I think initially it’s like tive baskets in the paint to day afternoon (1:30) in a From B1 not what I was here for.” anything,” McKeen said of put the Tanners ahead. non-conference game. The Maddy Lowy led the Ma- the slow start. “Sometimes Rossignoll added to the run Magicians (7-8) hope to Swampscott 49, Winthrop 42 gicians with 12 points. Em- we have to get into the late in the first, hitting a bounce back into the win Swampscott was led by Freshman Sophie DiGrande ily Clough added six points game. Marblehead came 3-pointer and converting column Tuesday night (7) with 15 points and seven rebounds. Down the stretch the and seven rebounds. out flying. They made a an and-one to put Peabody when they travel to Everett. Big Blue were 11-of-15 from the free throw line to close out the game. Swampscott (12-2) will play Somerville at home Tues- day night. Brandon King living it up with the Patriots BOYS BASKETBALL Classical 62, Medford 45 an opportunity to carve a niche. understand that the ultimate goal KING The Rams punched their tournament ticket with a win That’s their ability to find guys and isn’t just to get there, it’s to win it.” From B1 at home. Jeff Hill led the way with 17 points, while Jeff put them in a position to be success- Some might say the loss to the Barbosa had 15. Dyrrell Rucker had 13 points, while “You see it every year in spe- ful.” Eagles has motivated the Patriots Keith Ridley led the team in rebounds with 10. cial teams,” Stellato said. “A huge King helped the Patriots reached to ride a journey to redemption this Classical (10-5) hosts KIPP Monday (6). blocked punt, you saw that in the their ultimate goal in Super Bowl 51 season. King feels last year’s result St. Mary’s 71, Arlington Catholic 46 Bears game (a 38-31 Patriots win in when they defeated the Atlanta Fal- is well in the past and doesn’t im- Jalen Echevarria’s 17 points paced the Spartans to a Week 7). That can change the mo- cons, 34-28, in an overtime thriller. pact the team’s goal. bounce-back win. Ademide Badmus just missed a dou- mentum of the game huge. New England came up just short of “I think anything motivates you to ble-double (12 points, nine rebounds) and Joey Abate- “Coach Belichick stresses ‘do your repeating after last February’s 41- win,” King said. “Winning one moti- Walsh scored 11 points with seven rebounds. Marvens job,’” Stellato continued. “If you look 33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in vates you to win. Losing motivates Rosirus added eight points. at the premium the Patriots put on Super Bowl 52. you to win because didn’t win. The The Spartans (16-1) visit Spellman Friday (6:30). special teams, they know what they “Last year it was nice to be in the motivation goes both ways. Every- English 94, Danvers 45 have in Brandon. They’ve given him game,” King said, “but you have to thing’s within itself.” The Bulldogs improved to 13-2 with the win and remain undefeated in the Northeastern Conference. Mason Jean-Baptiste led English with 24 points. Alonzo Linton Fenwick girls basketball falls to Cathedral logged a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Jack Rodriguez added 16 points. FENWICK Fenwick, now 7-6, aims to bounce on a daily basis. Now we have to English hosts Salem Tuesday (7). Peabody 49, Marblehead 46 From B1 back into the win column when the play next week without Sammi Crusaders visit Cardinal Spellman (Gallant). We’re hoping the other Mike Tansey had a big game for the Tanners, finishing “It was good to see the young- Tuesday (6:30). The Crusaders girls can come back. Every day we with 16 points, five rebounds and four blocks. Kyle Morfis er kids believe in themselves at need three wins in their final seven have to take care of business. Ev- contributed seven assists and five rebounds, while Gabe the end,” DeBaggis said. “That’s games to qualify for the Division 3 ery drill, every move we make in Claro scored six points. what we’re looking for. Having so North state tournament. practice, we have to do to our best Peabody (7-8) plays on the road at Winthrop Tuesday many people out, we were looking “We can’t make any excuses,” De- because we need to improve. We (7). for them to step up and gain con- Baggis said. “We just have to make showed some progress here but we Swampscott 58, Winthrop 50 fidence.” sure we’re taking care of business need to take care of business.” At Swampscott, Jackson Byrne led all scorers with 24 points. Max Pegnato contributed with 10 points and Jake Goldman finished with nine. “We came out strong,” Big Blue coach Justin Fucile said. MSG crowd cheers Kyrie in Celtics win “We shot the ball really well in the first quarter. Winthrop fought back like I expected. The key to the game was us NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving early in the game. A brief “We want crashing the boards. That got us some extra shots. We had had 23 points, 10 rebounds and six Kyrie! We want Kyrie!” chant echoed some costly turnovers but we made up for that with key assists before a Madison Square through the arena in the third quar- stops. Coach David Sacco does a tremendous job at Win- Garden crowd eager to start the free ter. throp. We were lucky to come out with the win.” agent wooing five months early, and The Knicks dealt Tim Hardaway Swampscott (6-8) visits Somerville Tuesday (7). the Boston Celtics beat New York Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke to Chrono Washington led Winthrop with 17 points. Cam 113-99 on Friday night in the Knicks’ Dallas along with the injured Por- Conway added 15 points and Engjell Ramadani scored 10. first game since trading Kristaps Por- zingis, getting Dennis Smith Jr., De- Winthrop dropped to 4-10 with the loss and hosts Pea- zingis. Andre Jordan and Wesley Matthews body Tuesday (7). The trade to Dallas gave the Knicks in return, plus two future first-round Fenwick 47, Cathedral 38 money to chase two top free agents picks. On the road in Boston, the Crusaders improved to 9-4 this summer and fans showed Irving The new players weren’t available, with the win. Nik Pignone led Fenwick with 22 points and that they want him to be one of them, so the Knicks started with a back- JaySean Stuart added 13. Christian Loescher dominated cheering him before and during his court of Dotson and Kadeem Allen. the post with 10 rebounds, four blocked shots and four return from a two-game absence with The short-handed lineup hung points. a hip injury. around into the fourth quarter before The Crusaders, one win away from qualifying for the Marcus Morris added 18 points for opening February with a loss after go- state tournament, host Lowell Catholic Sunday (1:30). the Celtics, who won for the eighth ing a combined 3-24 in December and Xaverian 61, St. John’s Prep 57 time in nine games. January. Will Batchelder scored 22 points in the loss for the Ea- Damyean Dotson scored 22 points TIP-INS gles, while Aidan Callahan contributed 12 points. and Kevin Knox had 21 for the Knicks, Celtics: Al Horford and Gordon The Prep (7-8) plays at St. John’s Shrewsbury on Tues- who dropped their 12th straight. Hayward each had 14 points. ... day (7). Irving is one of the headline names Coach Brad Stevens said he didn’t re- Northeast 47, Tech 35 in the 2019 free agent class, and ally have any thoughts about Irving’s The Tigers (5-10) fell on the road at Northeast. Rob Wal- though he said at a Celtics fan event comments from Friday morning. “As I lace scored 12 points. last fall that he intended to re-sign in certainly read through it, I saw it cer- Salem 55, Revere 35 Boston, that may be no guarantee. He tainly wasn’t just what was present- Salem’s Guillermo Pimentel scored 13 points, grabbed told reporters at the morning shoot- ed this morning,” Stevens said. “Like, PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS six rebounds and dished six assists. Jhoan Vago scored around to “Ask me July 1” if his plans I thought obviously he said a lot of 10 points with six rebounds. Bobby Jellison also scored had changed. things that were positive about here, Kyrie Irving had 23 points, 10 re- 10 points. Irving got a loud ovation when but our focus has got to be on playing bounds and six assists in a win The Witches (13-2) visit English Tuesday (7). starting lineups were announced well and ultimately we all want to get over the New York Knicks at Madi- “English is an excellent team,” Witches coach Tom Doyle and again when he touched the ball better and we all want to play better.” son Square Garden Friday. said. “I’m just hoping the boys can play well.” SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM SPORTS B3

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE SATURDAY Wrestling Boys Hockey Lynnfield at Haverhill Tournament (TBA) St. John’s at Franklin Tournament Medfield at Lynnfield (12) (TBA) Danvers at Winthrop (1:30) Saugus/Peabody at Methuen Quad Everett at Swampscott (2:30) Meet (10) Revere at Lynn (4) Medford at Peabody (4) SUNDAY St. Mary’s at Franklin (4:30) Swimming Marblehead at Saugus (4:30) Lynnfield at CAL Meet (at Salem Williams at Fenwick (6) State, 8) Newburyport at St. John’s (6) Track Girls Hockey NEC Invitational (at Reggie Lewis, 9) Winthrop at Marblehead (4:30) Girls Hockey St. Mary’s at Matignon (6) Arlington Catholic at Fenwick (9) Swimming Boys Basketball St. Mary’s at CCL Championships (at Lowell Catholic at Fenwick (1:30) St. John’s, 2) Girls Basketball Lynn City Swim Meet (at Tech, 5:30) Arlington at Peabody (1:30)

SPORTS BRIEFS Hibernian 5K varsity coach Rob Smith), with assistance from cur- Road Race rent members of the team, is excited to offer four free The 10th annual Lynn basketball clinics for Lynn Hibernian 5K Road Race is girls in grades four through scheduled for Sunday, eight. The clinics will be March 24 at 11a.m. Online held at Classical on Feb. 9 registration is available via (1:30-2:30). Racewire at https://race- The goal is to help players wire.com/register. of all levels improve in their php?id=10042. Online reg- basketball skills (ball han- istration closes at midnight dling, shooting, passing, on March 20. After March PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS defense, etc…) in a fun envi- 20, those interested may register in person at the ronment. Game-play will Bill Belichick watches over the Patriots’ final practice Friday afternoon in preparation for Super Hibernian Hall at 105 Fed- also be included. For more Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night. eral St on Saturday, March information, contact Helen 23 from noon to 4 p.m. Ridley at ridleytopflightbas- during packet pick up or on [email protected]. race day beginning at 9 Patriots right where they want to be a.m. The registration fee is NSSUA softball $30. The first 500 regis- tered runners will also be umpire training entering third straight Super Bowl given race shirts. There will The North Shore Softball be a post-race party that Umpire Association includes free food and live ATLANTA (AP) — The Super milestone, he’s thrown for 364.6 First-time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore (NSSUA) will run softball Irish music as well. Bowls have become a yearly ritual yards per game. has helped steady a secondary that umpire schools through Feb- More information and for the New England Patriots under “It’s a long season. It’s a lot like ranked as low as 27th in the NFL race updates can be found ruary. The school will certify Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. climbing a mountain,” Brady said. against the pass at midseason. at https://sites.google.com/ umpires to for high School They’re back for the third straight “You have some really great moments There is also the undeniable expe- site/lynnhibernian5k/. and recreation leagues year and the ninth time overall de- and you have some disappointing rience factor that heavily favors New throughout the North Shore. spite a taxing season that seemed things that happen. You gotta kind England. Classes will be set up to try doomed after Julian Edelman’s of figure out your way as you go. The This will be the ninth Super Bowl Classical girls and accommodate all candi- four-game suspension for perfor- goal is to reach the top and only one appearance for Belichick and Brady. dates, with classes running mance-enhancers, a 1-2 start to the team really reaches it.” But it is the third straight for the Pa- basketball clinics on Saturdays, Sundays and regular season, various injuries and Linebacker Elandon Roberts said triots overall. The Classical girls basket- Monday Nights. For more trying to quantify Brady’s impact ball coaching staff (varsity information please contact the arrival and abrupt departure of Safeties Devin McCourty and Pat- coaches Tom Sawyer and Roy Ballard at roys4girls@ Josh Gordon. this season is impossible. rick Chung and kicker Stephen Gost- Helen Ridley, and junior gmail.com. Yet, as they prepare for Sunday’s “I can make a list, but I might run kowski are preparing to play in their matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, out of paper,” Roberts said fifth Super Bowls. And they have it’s hard to imagine New England, While there have been times during 25 players who have appeared in at NHL which is a slight favorite, not walk- the Patriots’ run of championships in least two Super Bowls. EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE ing out of Mercedes-Benz Stadium which they have been dependent on By comparison, the Rams have only Atlantic Division Central Division without their sixth Lombardi Trophy. Brady’s arm, this season has been no- four players on their entire roster GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 51 38 11 2 78 202 144 Winnipeg 51 33 16 2 68 176 143 The reasons begin in the place that table for the help he’s had and contin- that have played in this game. Toronto 49 30 17 2 62 174 140 Nashville 53 31 18 4 66 165 136 matters most: with quarterback Tom ues to lean on during the postseason. Brady went on the record this week Montreal 51 28 18 5 61 154 149 Minnesota 50 26 21 3 55 142 142 Boston 51 27 17 7 61 148 135 Dallas 50 25 21 4 54 127 128 Brady. Rookie Sony Michel has reinvigo- saying there is “zero chance” that he Buffalo 51 25 20 6 56 148 156 Colorado 50 22 20 8 52 169 162 Yes, he’s 41 years old. And yes, he rated the run game, rushing for an will retire at the end of this season, Florida 49 20 21 8 48 153 174 St. Louis 49 22 22 5 49 139 149 NFL rookie record five touchdowns. Detroit 51 19 25 7 45 145 172 Chicago 52 19 24 9 47 163 193 showed some slight signs of decline adding his plan is still to play until Ottawa 51 19 27 5 43 159 192 Pacific Division during his 19th season. But he’s also He’s gotten support from Rex Bur- age 45. Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA coming off two impressive playoff khead (three postseason rushing “He works, plays hard, he probably GP W L OT Pts GF GA Calgary 52 33 14 5 71 193 149 N.Y. Islanders 50 29 15 6 64 147 123 San Jose 52 29 16 7 65 187 167 wins, which doesn’t bode well for the TDs), James White and even fullback will,” Belichick said. Washington 51 28 17 6 62 175 165 Vegas 53 29 20 4 62 159 145 Rams. James Develin . While he isn’t thinking about the Pittsburgh 51 28 17 6 62 181 157 Vancouver 51 23 22 6 52 147 161 Columbus 50 28 19 3 59 161 155 Anaheim 51 21 21 9 51 120 153 He bested Philip Rivers in the di- It’s added up to fast starts. end anytime soon, Brady said he Carolina 51 25 20 6 56 145 151 Arizona 50 23 23 4 50 132 142 visional round. Then he helped the The Patriots have been outscored isn’t taking his latest opportunity for N.Y. Rangers 50 22 21 7 51 143 168 Edmonton 50 23 24 3 49 144 163 Patriots overcome their playoff road 24-3 in the first quarter of their pre- granted either. Philadelphia 51 22 23 6 50 146 172 Los Angeles 50 20 26 4 44 114 150 New Jersey 50 19 24 7 45 149 171 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for OT loss. woes by leading 12th postseason vious eight Super Bowl appearanc- “I just love it and I love playing,” game-winning drive of his career to es. They are poised to change that, Brady said. “I think everyone at this Friday’s Games St. Louis at Columbus, 7 p.m. Washington 4, Calgary 3 Vegas at Florida, 7 p.m. defeat Patrick Mahomes and Kansas having outscored the Chargers and point is tired and worn down but at Tampa Bay 1, N.Y. Islanders 0, SO Los Angeles vs. N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. City in the AFC championship game. Chiefs 49-7 in the first quarter in the same time, you have one of the Pittsburgh 5, Ottawa 3 Anaheim at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Chicago 7, Buffalo 3 Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7 p.m. Brady averaged 267.5 passing their first two victories this postsea- great opportunities in your life. ... Nashville 4, Florida 1 Dallas at Nashville, 8 p.m. yards per game in the postseason son. It’s a very difficult game to win. I’m Carolina 5, Vegas 2 Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 8 p.m. before turning 40. Since hitting that The defense has also stepped up. excited for it.” Minnesota at Dallas, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Colorado, 10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Arizona at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Edmonton at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Sunday’s Games New Jersey at Montreal, 2 p.m. Boston at Washington, 12:30 p.m. TV/RADIO Detroit at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Montreal, 2 p.m. SATURDAY 9:30 a.m...... Borussia Dortmund at Eintracht Frankfurt...... FS1 TV 9:30 a.m...... VfL Wolfsburg at Hertha BSC Berlin.....Fox Soccer NBA NBA 10 a.m...... Huddersfield at Chelsea...... NBCSN 10 a.m...... Chelsea vs. Huddersfield...... NBCSN EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE 8:30 p.m...... LA Lakers at Golden State...... ABC Atlantic Division Southwest Division Men’s College Basketball 12:20 p.m...... Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Schalke...... FS2 W L Pct GB W L Pct GB 12 p.m...... Georgia Tech at Florida State...... NESN 12:30 p.m...... Mönchengladbach at FC Schalke 04...... FS2 Toronto 37 16 .698 — San Antonio 31 22 .585 — 12:30 p.m...... Bournemouth at Cardiff City...... NBC Philadelphia 34 18 .654 2½ Houston 29 21 .580 ½ 12 p.m...... Kent State at Ball State...... CBSSN Boston 33 19 .635 3½ Dallas 23 28 .451 7 12 p.m...... Memphis at South Florida...... ESPNU 12:30 p.m...... Bournemouth vs. Cardiff City...... NBC Brooklyn 28 25 .528 9 New Orleans 23 29 .442 7½ 12 p.m...... Oklahoma at West Virginia...... ESPN2 3:30 p.m...... Men’s friendly: Costa Rica at US...... Fox New York 10 41 .196 26 Memphis 20 33 .377 11 10 p.m...... Tijuana vs. Toluca...... FS1 Southeast Division Northwest Division 12 p.m...... Rutgers at Ohio State...... Big Ten Network W L Pct GB W L Pct GB 12 p.m...... Seton Hall at Butler...... FS1 Radio Charlotte 25 26 .490 — Denver 35 15 .700 — 12 p.m...... St. John’s at Duke...... ESPN Men’s College Basketball Miami 24 25 .490 — Oklahoma City 32 18 .640 3 12 p.m...... Virginia Tech at North Carolina State...... Ch. 38 2 p.m...... Notre Dame at Boston College...... WEEI-AM 850 Washington 22 29 .431 3 Portland 32 20 .615 4 Orlando 21 31 .404 4½ Utah 29 23 .558 7 1 p.m...... South Carolina at Georgia...... SEC Network SUNDAY Atlanta 16 34 .320 8½ Minnesota 25 26 .490 10½ 2 p.m...... Miami at Virginia...... Ch. 38 TV Central Division Pacific Division 2 p.m...... North Carolina at Louisville...... ESPN NHL W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Milwaukee 37 13 .740 — Golden State 36 15 .706 — 2 p.m...... Notre Dame at Boston College...... NESN 12:30 p.m...... Boston at Washington...... NBC Indiana 32 19 .627 5½ L.A. Clippers 28 24 .538 8½ 2 p.m...... So. Illinois at Bradley...... CBSSN NBA Detroit 22 28 .440 15 L.A. Lakers 27 25 .519 9½ 2 p.m...... Texas at Iowa State...... ESPN2 2 p.m...... Oklahoma City at Boston...... ABC Chicago 12 40 .231 26 Sacramento 26 25 .510 10 2 p.m...... Tulsa at Wichita State...... ESPNU Super Bowl LIII Cleveland 11 41 .212 27 Phoenix 11 42 .208 26 2:15 p.m...... Nebraska at Illinois...... Big Ten Network 6:30 p.m...... New England vs. LA Rams...... CBS Friday’s Games L.A. Lakers at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m...... Providence at DePaul...... FS1 Men’s College Basketball Charlotte 100, Memphis 92 New Orleans at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Boston 113, New York 99 Atlanta at Phoenix, 9 p.m. 3:30 p.m...... Mississippi St. at Mississippi...... SEC Network 12 p.m...... Georgetown at Villanova...... FS1 Oklahoma City at Miami, 8 p.m. Denver at Minnesota, 9 p.m. 4 p.m...... Kentucky at Florida...... ESPN 12 p.m...... Minnesota at Purdue...... Big Ten Network Atlanta at Utah, 9 p.m. Houston at Utah, 9 p.m. 4 p.m...... Saint Louis at Rhode Island...... CBSSN 12 p.m...... Wake Forest at Clemson...... ESPNU Houston at Denver, 10 p.m. Philadelphia at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Sunday’s Games 4 p.m...... Texas Tech at Kansas...... CBS 1 p.m...... Xavier at Creighton...... FSN L.A. Clippers at Detroit, 5 p.m. Memphis at New York, 1 p.m. 4 p.m...... UCLA at Washington...... ESPN2 2 p.m...... East Carolina at UConn...... ESPNews Brooklyn at Orlando, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Boston, 2 p.m. Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Toronto, 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m...... Hofstra at Northeastern...... NESN Plus 4 p.m...... Stanford at California...... ESPNU Milwaukee at Washington, 7 p.m. Monday’s Games 4:30 p.m...... UMass at Saint Joseph’s...... NBCSN Women’s College Basketball Dallas at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Washington, 7 p.m. 6 p.m...... Arkansas at LSU...... SEC Network 12 p.m...... Duquesne at Fordham...... CBSSN Indiana at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Detroit, 7 p.m. 6 p.m...... Boise St. at Nevada...... CBSSN 12 p.m...... Georgia Tech at Notre Dame...... NESN Plus 6 p.m...... Indiana at Michigan St...... ESPN 1 p.m...... Mississippi St. at Alabama...... SEC Network TODAY IN SPORTS 6 p.m...... Kansas St. at Oklahoma St...... ESPNU 1 p.m...... South Florida at UCF...... ESPN2 6 p.m...... Syracuse at Pittsburgh...... ESPN2 2 p.m...... Creighton at Villanova...... FS1 Feb. 2 1991 — New Hampshire’s basket- 6:30 p.m...... Geo. Mason at VCU...... NBCSN 2 p.m...... Florida at Kentucky...... ESPNU 1876 — The National League forms, ball team ends its 32-game losing 8 p.m...... Alabama at Auburn...... ESPN2 2 p.m...... George Washington at Saint Louis...... CBSSN consisting of teams in Philadelphia, streak at home with a 72-56 win 8 p.m...... SMU at Cincinnati...... CBSSN 2 p.m...... Purdue at Michigan St...... Big Ten Network Hartford, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, over Holy Cross. The NCAA-record 8 p.m...... TCU at Baylor...... ESPNU 3 p.m...... Georgia at Auburn...... SEC Network Louisville, St. Louis and New York. streak started on Feb. 9, 1988. 8 p.m...... Tennessee at Texas A&M...... ESPN 3 p.m...... Tennessee at Vanderbilt...... ESPN2 1936 — Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus 1994 — Lenny Wilkens gets his 8:30 p.m...... Vanderbilt at Missouri...... SEC Network 5 p.m...... South Carolina at Arkansas...... SEC Network Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Wal- 900th NBA victory, and the Atlanta 10 p.m...... Loyola Chicago at Illinois St...... ESPN2 Curling ter Johnson are the first members Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 118- 10 p.m...... New Mexico at Fresno St...... ESPNU 6 p.m...... World Cup (men’s gold-medal game)...... NBCSN elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 99. Wilkens runs his regular-season Women’s College Basketball Golf 1954 — Bevo Francis of Rio Grande mark to 900-760, trailing only Red 4:30 p.m...... Harvard at Brown...... NESN 1 p.m...... PGA: Phoenix Open...... Golf College scores 113 points in a 134- Auerbach’s 938 in NBA regular-sea- Boxing Women’s College Hockey 91 victory over Hillsdale. Francis, son victories. 10 p.m...... Tommasone-Valdez...... ESPN 1 p.m...... Vermont at Holy Cross...... NESN breaking his own record for small 1999 — Austria’s Hermann Maier NFL Luge colleges (84) set two weeks earlier and Norway’s Lasse Kjus ski to an 9 p.m...... NFL Honors...... CBS 10 p.m...... World Cup...... NBCSN against Alliance College. unprecedented tie in the super-G to Golf Soccer 1962 — Using a fiberglass pole, mark the start of the world champi- 1 p.m...... PGA: Phoenix Open...... Golf 9:05 a.m...... Man. Utd. at Leicester...... NBCSN John Uelses becomes the first man onships. 3 p.m...... PGA: Phoenix Open...... NBC 9:30 a.m...... FSV Mainz 05 at FC Augsburg...... FS1 to vault more than 16 feet, indoors 2001 — Stacy Dragila breaks her NHL 11:30 a.m...... Arsenal at Man. City...... NBCSN or out. Uelses, a Marine Corps corpo- world indoor pole vault record by a 1 p.m...... Edmonton at Philadelphia...... NHL Network 12 p.m...... SC Freiburg at VfB Stuttgart...... FS2 ral, clears 16¼ during the Millrose half-inch with a 15-2 1/4 vault at the 8 p.m...... Chicago at Minnesota...... NBC Radio Games at Madison Square Garden Millrose Games. 8 p.m...... Tampa Bay at NY Rangers...... NBC NHL in New York. 2003 — Atlanta Thrashers star Dany Men’s College Hockey 12:30 p.m...... Boston at Washington...... WBZ-FM 98.5 Heatley joins Wayne Gretzky and Ma- 7 p.m...... Maine at New Hampshire...... NESN 1977 — Toronto’s Ian Turnbull NBA scores five goals to set an NHL re- rio Lemieux by scoring a record-tying Soccer cord for defensemen, leading the four goals in the NHL All-Star Game. 7:30 a.m...... Newcastle at Spurs...... NBCSN 2 p.m...... Oklahoma City at Boston...... WROR-FM 105.7 Maple Leafs past the Detroit Red His Eastern Conference team loses 7:30 a.m...... Tottenham vs. Newcastle United...... NBCSN Super Bowl LIII Wings 9-1. the first All-Star shootout 6-5. 9:30 a.m...... Bayern Munich at Bayer Leverkusen...... FS2 6:30 p.m...... New England vs. LA Rams.... WBZ-FM 98.5, WEEI-FM 93.7 B4 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 COMICS

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

LIO / MATT TATULLI

GARFIELD / JIM DAVIS ROSE IS ROSE / PAT BRADY

ARLO AND JANIS / JIMMY JOHNSON CUL DE SAC / RICHARD THOMPSON

FRANK AND ERNEST / BOB THAVES BIG NATE / LINCOLN PEIRCE

THE GRIZZWELLS / BILL SCHORR THE BORN LOSER / ART AND CHIP SANSOM

OVERBOARD / CHIP DUNHAM THATABABY / PAUL TRAP

ALLEY OOP / GRAUE AND BENDER MONTY / MEDDICK

REALITY CHECK / DAVE WHAMOND HERMAN / JIM UNGER ZIGGY / TOM WILSON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM B5 DIVERSIONS

EVENING TV LISTINGS SATURDAY’S TV FEBRUARY 2, 2019 HOROSCOPE 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 BROADCAST STATIONS AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) WGBH Victoria on Master- Eliza- Elizabeth I Elizabeth Elizabeth I “Death of Antiques Basic Stories- Aging Backwards 2: Connec- Get your personal papers in Consider what you want and ^ PBS piece beth I feels insecure. a Dynasty” R’dshow Black Stage tive Tissue Revealed If you focus on your per- order. A change you want to make it happen. Talks will lead WBZ Patriots All Access Big Brother: Celeb- NFL Honors From Atlanta. (N) News Phantom Gourmet Phantom Gourmet sonal goals, you’ll come up $ CBS (N) rity Edition (N) make should be approved by to better relationships and will with a plan that will help you WCVB News- Chronicle NBA NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State News- Celebrity Person of Interest Elemen- someone who is an expert encourage positive change get what you want. Physical % ABC Center 5 Warriors. (N) Center 5 Page “The Devil’s Share” tary before you proceed. Personal moving forward. Romance is and mental challenges will WBTS Access (N) NHL Hockey Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild. Xcel Energy News Saturday Night Live “Jason 1st Look improvement and romance in the stars. encourage you to make a * NBC Center. (N) at 11 Momoa; Mumford & Sons” are encouraged. change. WFXT Entertainment 9-1-1 Hen’s history is The Passage “You Boston Boston Hell’s Kitchen Just for Just for Boston CANCER (June 21-July 22) 9 FOX Tonight (N) revealed. Owe Me a Unicorn” News 25 Laughs Laughs News PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Share something special with SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) WUTF (6:00) ››› “The Town” (2010) ››‡ Unknown (2011, Suspenso) Liam ››‡ Maggie (2015, Terror) Arnold Schwar- ››‡ Unknown What you do to help others a loved one. Something you Say less about what you are = UMA Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm. Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones. zenegger, Abigail Breslin. (2011, Suspenso) will make a difference. Giving do to help out will encourage up to or thinking about. First, Big Bang Big Bang WBZ News 8p (N) Rizzoli & Isles “A NCIS: New Orleans Seinfeld Seinfeld How I Met How I Met The Last WSBK back will make you feel good others to pitch in and offer talk to an expert or someone F MNT Theory Theory Bad Seed Grows” Samurai and deter you from spending you support when you need WGBX Finding Your Roots NOVA “First Face of The Dictator’s American Experi- HS Quiz Variety Austin City Limits NOVA you respect who has helped time with people who tend to it most. you out in the past. L PBS With Henry America” Playbook (N) ence Show Studio (N) be indulgent and wasteful. WWJE World’s Most Evil World’s Most Evil Fred Dinenage: Fred Dinenage: Call 911 Call 911 Dead Again Drugs, R JN Killers Killers Murder Casebook Murder Casebook Inc. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ARIES (March 21-April 19) Partnerships, personal im- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) WLVI Last Man Last Man Gold- Gold- Mom Mom 7 News at 10PM on Modern Modern Family Family True Don’t get upset over a com- provements and romance are Consider what you have to of- X CW Standing Standing bergs bergs CW56 (N) Family Family Guy Guy Crime fer and how you can use your TELE ›› Alvin and the Chipmunks: ››› World War Z (2013, Terror) Brad Pitt, Mireille Titulares Decisio- Latinx Decisio- Programa ment or criticism that some- favored. Socializing, mixing one makes. If you focus on business with pleasure and attributes in different ways to ¨ TELE The Squeakquel Enos, James Badge Dale. y Más nes Now! nes raise your earning potential. WABU Law & Order: Spe- Law & Order: Spe- Law & Order: Spe- Law & Order: Spe- Law & Order: Spe- Law & Order: Spe- Law & physical fitness and doing the saying what’s on your mind will ¥ ION cial Victims Unit cial Victims Unit cial Victims Unit cial Victims Unit cial Victims Unit cial Victims Unit Order best you can, you will come bring positive results. Don’t let Hard work will bring worth- CABLE STATIONS out on top. Romance is en- your generous nature take total while rewards. (5:00) Live PD “Live Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 02.02.19” (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 02.02.19” couraged. control. A&E PD -- 01.25.19” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (6:00) ››‡ “Jurassic Park 2” (1997) Jeff Planet Earth: Dynasties “Tiger ››‡ Jurassic Park 2 (1997) Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore. An Don’t give up on someone AMC TAURUS (April 20-May 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Goldblum, Julianne Moore. (Extended Version)” (N) expedition returns to monitor dinosaurs’ progress. Dig in and get things done. If Make plans to get out with going through unstable times. ››› Meet the Parents (2000, Comedy) Robert De ››‡ Meet the Fockers (2004, Comedy) Robert De ›‡ Little Fockers (2010) Robert BRAVO you make a promise to some- people who share your inter- Offer a lifeline, but be careful Niro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner. ‘PG-13’ Niro. Future in-laws clash in Florida. ‘PG-13’ De Niro. ‘PG-13’ one, follow through on it. A ests. Someone close to you is not to go down with the ship. Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid “Amazon End Zone” Survivalists take on the Naked and Afraid Survivalists DISC financial gain is within reach. likely to become jealous if you Know when enough is enough. “All Falls Down” “Forsaken” Amazon Jungle. (N) take on the Amazon Jungle. Look over personal papers spend too much time paying Protect your assets, posses- (6:00) “High School ›› High School Musical 2 (2007, Chil- Sydney- Coop & Bizaard- Andi Bizaard- Bizaard- Stuck/ DISN Musical” (2006) dren’s) Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale. ‘NR’ Max Cami vark Mack vark vark Middle and contracts. attention to a co-worker. sions and heart. College Basketball College Basketball Tennessee at Texas Boxing Oscar Valdez vs. Carmine Tom- SportsCenter (N) SportsCen- ESPN A&M. (N) masone. From Frisco, Texas. (N) ter College Basketball College Basketball Alabama at Auburn. (N) College Basketball Loyola-Chicago at College Basketball Madden BRIDGE ESPN2 Illinois State. (N) Live (N) Club (6:20) ›››› “Finding Nemo” (2003, ›››‡ Finding Dory (2016) Voices of Ellen ›› The Game Plan (2007, Children’s) Dwayne “The FREE Children’s) Voices of Albert Brooks. DeGeneres, Albert Brooks. Rock” Johnson, Madison Pettis. “Transformers: ››‡ Happy Death Day (2017, Horror) Jes- ››‡ Happy Death Day (2017, Horror) Jes- Baskets Baskets Sex & The other holiday quiz questions FX Dark of the Moon” sica Rothe, Israel Broussard. sica Rothe, Israel Broussard. “Crash” Drugs & 3. Suggest an auction if spades. (Two hearts needs a 7. Look only at the East (6:05) ››‡ “Ram- ››‡ Uncle Drew (2018, Com- 2 Dope Queens True Detective Woodard is ››› Blockers (2018, Comedy) HBO page” (2018) edy) Kyrie Irving. ‘PG-13’ “New York” targeted by vigilantes. Leslie Mann. ‘R’ North is the dealer, and East- longer or stronger suit.) hand. What should he do if Forged in Fire “The Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper “Return to the Forge” Five former champions must earn Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper West do not bid. c. East opens one spade, West opens a. one heart or b. HIST Cinquedea” a spot. (N) “Return to the Forge” I accepted anything sensible. West responds one no-trump, one spade, and North passes? (6:00) “Love You to Death of a Cheerleader (2019, Crime My Mother’s Split Personalities (2019, Death of a Cheerleader (2019, In this sequence, South makes and East rebids two hearts. a. Pass. b. Two spades. LIFE Death” (2019) Drama) Aubrey Peeples, Sarah Dugdale. Drama) Lindsay Hartley, Kayla Wallace. Crime Drama) Aubrey Peeples. an inverted minor-suit raise What should West do? Three The winner will be an- (6:30) ››› “Dodgeball: A True Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- MTV (game-invitational values or hearts (though four hearts is nounced on February 23. Underdog Story” (2004) lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness more and no four-card or lon- understandable). College Hockey Vermont at Providence. Schneider Angling Mountain Quick Mission: 6 Poker After Dark Poker NBCSB ger major), North uses Roman 5. Look only at the South Arena. (N) Report Slants Key Card Blackwood, South hand. East opens one heart. College Hockey Maine at New Hampshire. Whittemore Football Sports Chasing Sports Dirty College Basketball Notre Dame NESN Center Arena. (N) Weekly Today History Today Water TV at Boston College. shows two key cards without What should South do? Pass. Loud Loud Henry Cousins Knight Henry The Of- The Of- Friends Friends Friends Friends the diamond queen, and North Unless you have a really strong NICK House House Danger for Life Squad Danger fice fice signs off in six diamonds. hand, don’t double with 4-3-3- (6:30) ››› “Molly’s Game” (2017, Biogra- ›› 7 Days in Entebbe (2018, Suspense) Black Shameless SMILF Tiffany 4a. Look only at the West 3 distribution, especially with SHOW phy) Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba. ‘R’ Daniel Brühl. ‘PG-13’ Monday Haddish hand. South opens one no- only three cards in the unbid “Tan- ›››‡ Brave (2012, Children’s) Voices of Howards Outlander A rescue attempt of Counter- Unlocked (2017, Action) Noomi STARZ trump, and North raises to major. gled” Kelly Macdonald. ‘PG’ End Roger goes awry. part Rapace. ‘R’ three no-trump. What should 6. Look only at the North “Harry Potter- Deadly Class “Pilot” Deadly Class Deadly Class “Snake Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama SYFY West lead? Heart six (length hand. East opens three di- Phoenix” Pit” rules in no-trump) or club king amonds, and there are two (5:30) ›› “Jack the Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang I Am the Night “Pilot” Full ››‡ Jumanji (1995) TBS Giant Slayer” Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Frontal Bonnie Hunt — it is not clear to me! passes. What should North (5:03) “Rogue One: ›››‡ Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) Mark Hamill. Luke ››› Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016, Science b. East opens one spade, do? Three no-trump. If he TNT A Star Wars Story” and his allies have a confrontation with Darth Vader. Fiction) Felicity Jones, Diego Luna. West responds one no-trump, doubles, and partner bids four “Harry Potter- ››› Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016, Fantasy) Temptation Island Suits “Whale Hunt” Chicago and East rebids two diamonds. clubs, then what? Leave the USA Phoenix” Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler. “The Epiphany” P.D. What should West do? Two building by the fire escape! “Bad ›› Bad Boys II (2003, Action) Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Jordi Mollà. Two ›› Four Brothers (2005) Mark Wahlberg. Siblings VH1 Boys” detectives battle a drug kingpin in Miami. seek revenge for their adoptive mother’s murder. CROSSWORD EVENING TV LISTINGS SUNDAY’S TV FEBRUARY 3, 2019 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 BROADCAST STATIONS WGBH Downton Abbey on Victoria on Master- Victoria on Master- Secrets of Henry Finding Your Roots Brain Mind Body Connection ^ PBS Masterpiece piece piece (N) VIII’s Palace With Henry With Dr. Rudy Tanzi-Deepak WBZ (6:30) Super Bowl LIII New England Patriots vs Los Angeles The World’s Best News Late Show-Colbert Joel Organic $ CBS Rams. (N) (N) Osteen WCVB America’s Funniest America’s Funniest Shark Tank Shark Tank News- SportsCen- Soledad Person of Interest % ABC Home Videos Home Videos Center 5 ter 5 O’Brien “Lethe” WBTS America’s Got Talent Champions from America’s Got Talent Champions from News NBC 10 Access Ninja * NBC around the world compete. around the world compete. at 11 Sports Warrior WFXT Simpsons Bob’s Simpsons Bob’s Family The Cool Boston 25 News at Boston NFL GameDay Hot Top- Boston 9 FOX Burgers Burgers Guy Kids 10PM (N) News Prime (N) ics News WUTF (6:00) ››› “Dawn of the ››‡ The Wolverine (2013, Acción) Hugh Jackman. ››› Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014, Ciencia = UMA Planet of the Apes” (2014) Wolverine busca pistas acerca de su pasado. Ficción) Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke. WSBK Castle “Driven” WBZ News 8p (N) NCIS: New Orleans Entertainers: With Big Bang Big Bang 2 Broke 2 Broke Two and F MNT “Means to an End” Byron Allen Theory Theory Girls Girls Half Men WGBX American Ask This Antiques Roadshow Bill Murray: The Mark Twain Vicious Speakeasy Victoria on Master- Secrets- L PBS Masters Old H’se “Ca’ d’Zan” Prize piece Henry WWJE Intervention “Travis Intervention “Peter Intervention “Tina” Intervention “Cristine Interroga- Interroga- Interroga- Interroga- Panic R JN and Matt” and Renee” and Kelly P.” tions tions tions tions 9-1-1 WLVI Modern Modern Supergirl “Call to Charmed “Out of 7 News at 10PM on Wipeout Wipeout “Gorillas in True X CW Family Family Action” Scythe” CW56 (N) Our Midst” Crime TELE Exatlón Estados Unidos (N) La voz (N) Titulares Decisio- Decisiones Ex- Decisio- ¨ TELE y Más nes tremas nes WABU NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles Private Eyes “The NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: LA ¥ ION “Ghost Gun” Good Soldier” “Crazy Train” “Parallel Resistors” “Glasnost” CABLE STATIONS (5:00) ››‡ “The ››‡ The Mummy Returns (2001) Brendan Fraser. Two evil ›› The Scorpion King (2002, Adventure) Mummy A&E Mummy” (1999) forces pursue the son of adventurer Rick O’Connell. The Rock, Steven Brand. Return (5:30) ››‡ “The ››‡ Jurassic Park III (2001, Adventure) ››‡ Jurassic Park III (2001, Adventure) ›››‡ The Karate Kid (1984, AMC Karate Kid Part II” Sam Neill, William H. Macy. Sam Neill, William H. Macy. Drama) Ralph Macchio. The Real House- The Real House- Housewives/NJ Below Deck “Behind Watch The Real House- Below Deck “Au BRAVO wives of Atlanta wives of Atlanta the Episode” What wives of Atlanta Revoir!” Barnwood Builders Barnwood Builders Barnwood Builders: Blitz The team builds a timber-frame Barnwood Builders: Blitz DISC kitchen. (N) (6:15) “Zombies” Sydney- Sydney- Bizaard- Coop & Star Wars Bunk’d Bizaard- Coop & Bizaard- Bizaard- Stuck/ DISN (2018) ‘NR’ Max Max vark Cami vark Cami vark vark Middle UFC Unleashed (N) Boxing Oscar Valdez vs. Carmine Tom- SportsCen- NFL PrimeTime (N) SportsCenter With SportsCenter (N) ESPN masone. From Frisco, Texas. ter Scott Van Pelt (N) World/Poker World/Poker Street League Skateboarding SportsCenter (N) 30 for 30 Unlock- E:60 ESPN2 From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ing: UFC ›››‡ Finding Dory (2016, Children’s) Voices of Ellen ››› The Goonies (1985) Sean Astin. Young misfits ›› Space Jam (1996, Chil- FREE DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill. find a 17th-century pirate’s treasure map. dren’s) Voices of Sven Plate. (6:00) ››› “Trolls” ››› The Secret Life of Pets (2016) ››› The Secret Life of Pets (2016) ››› Dawn of the Planet of the FX (2016) Voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet. Voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet. Apes (2014) Andy Serkis. ››‡ Uncle Drew (2018, Comedy) Kyrie True Detective “If Crashing High True Detective “If High Crashing True De- HBO Irving, Lil Rel Howery. ‘PG-13’ You Have Ghosts” (N) Main. You Have Ghosts” Main. tective Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens “The Ancient Aliens “The Ancient Aliens “City Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens “The Ancient HIST Sentinels” Other Earth” of the Gods” Sentinels” Aliens (6:00) ›› “The Step- ›› Enough (2002) Jennifer Lopez. A woman takes her His Double Life (2016, Sus- ›› Enough (2002) Jennifer LIFE father” (2009) daughter and flees her abusive husband. pense) Emmanuelle Vaugier. Lopez, Billy Campbell. Ridicu- Ridiculousness Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- Ridicu- MTV lousness Rapper Young M.A. lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness lousness Anything Is Pos- Halftime Mecum Auto Auc- /DRIVE Postgame Live (N) Postgame Live The ’86 Celtics NBCSB sible: Live (N) tions “Kansas City” Plus (N) Charlie Charlie Golf Dest. Celebrity Dining Red Sox Sports Sports Sports Sports College Hockey Maine at New NESN Moore Moore Spotlight Playbook Report Today Today Today Today Hampshire. (6:00) SpongeBob ›› Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) Voices The Of- The Of- Friends Friends Friends Friends Mom NICK SquarePants of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo. fice fice “Jackie Circus- Circus- Circus- SMILF SMILF Black Black Shameless Shameless Circus- SHOW Brown” Wildest Wildest Wildest Monday Monday Wildest Counterpart “No Counterpart “In From Counterpart “In Counterpart “In ››‡ Serendipity (2001) John Lord of the Rings: STARZ Strings Attached” the Cold” (N) From the Cold” From the Cold” Cusack. ‘PG-13’ The Return “Harry Potter and Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama SYFY Deathly Hallows” (6:00) ››› “The Hunger Games” (2012) ››› The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013, Science Fiction) ››› The Hunger Games: TBS Jennifer Lawrence. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. Mockingjay, Part 1 (2014) (5:30) ››‡ “The ›››› Titanic (1997, Historical Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane. A I Am the Night “Pilot” Fauna TNT Intern” (2015) woman falls for an artist aboard the ill-fated ship. meets a ruined reporter. “Harry Potter and ››› Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016, Fantasy) Modern Modern Modern Modern Delivery USA Deathly Hallows” Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler. Family Family Family Family Man (6:15) The Temptations ›› Soul Plane (2004, Comedy) Kevin Hart, › How High (2001) VH1 Tom Arnold, Method Man. Method Man. B6 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 U.S. suspends arms treaty to focus on China, Russia threats By Deb Riechmann, laterally bound by this U.S. is withdrawing from Robert Burns treaty, or any other,” the treaty, effective in six and Matthew Lee Trump said. Other offi- months. In the meantime, ASSOCIATED PRESS cials said the treaty could starting Saturday, the U.S. still be saved if Russia re- will suspend its obliga- WASHINGTON — The verses course and returns tions under the treaty. Trump administration is to compliance, but that Pompeo said that if, in pulling the plug on a de- window of opportunity will the coming six months, cades-old nuclear arms close in six months when Russia accepts U.S. de- treaty with Russia, lifting the American withdrawal mands that it verifiably what it sees as unreason- is due to take effect. destroy the cruise missiles able constraints on com- The Trump decision re- that Washington claims peting with a resurgent flects his administration’s are a violation, then the Russia and a more asser- view that the arms treaty treaty can be saved. If it tive China. The move an- was an unacceptable ob- does not, “the treaty ter- nounced Friday sets the stacle to more forcefully minates,” he said. stage for delicate talks confronting not only Rus- Administration officials with U.S. allies over po- sia but also China. China’s have dismissed concerns tential new American mis- military has grown might- that the treaty’s demise sile deployments. FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ily since the treaty was could trigger a race to In explaining his decision, signed, and the pact has develop and deploy more Chancellor Carol Folt’s office expressed misgivings about putting up barri- which he had foreshadowed prevented the U.S. from intermediate-range mis- cades on the first weekend of the academic year, but said the decision was months ago, President Don- deploying weapons to siles. U.S. officials have ultimately up to police, the report said. ald Trump accused Moscow counter some of those be- emphasized their fear of violating the 1987 In- ing developed in Beijing. that China, which is not termediate-Range Nuclear Leaving the INF pact, party to the treaty, is gain- Forces treaty with “impu- Report: Ill preparation led to however, risks aggravating ing a significant military nity” by deploying banned relations with European al- advantage in Asia by de- missiles. Moscow denies it lies, who share the admin- ploying large numbers Confederate statue’s toppling is in violation and has ac- istration’s view that Russia of missiles with ranges cused Washington of resist- presence was also under- is violating the treaty but beyond the treaty’s lim- By Emery P. Dalesio “In hindsight, many of ing its efforts to resolve the who have not endorsed a it. Whether the U.S. will and Jonathan Drew cut by inadequate infor- these predictions fell short dispute. ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. withdrawal. now respond by deploying mation-gathering about of reality,” the report’s au- Democrats in Congress Secretary of State Mike INF noncompliant mis- the size and possible in- thors wrote. and some arms control ad- RALEIGH, N.C. — Po- tent of demonstrators and The campus police Pompeo, speaking to re- siles in Asia is unclear. In lice and administrators at vocates criticized Trump’s outdated crowd-control force deployed 22 officers porters after Trump’s any case, it seems unlike- North Carolina’s flagship decision as opening the training that made it “dif- around 6 p.m., before the statement, said Russia ly Beijing would agree to public university were door to an arms race. ficult if not impossible” for protest. Later, after a call will be formally notified any negotiated limits on unprepared for demon- “The U.S. threat to ter- officers to protect the mon- for assistance, the town of on Saturday that the its weaponry. strators who tore down a minate the treaty will not ument, the report said. Chapel Hill sent six of its campus Confederate me- bring Russia back into morial last summer, but The report said investi- officers. No more than the compliance and could un- likely didn’t conspire to gators found no evidence 28 officers were close by leash a dangerous and allow the statue’s sudden that police and campus when the statue fell, the costly new missile compe- removal, a report released administrators effectively report said. tition between the Unit- Friday found. stood aside as demonstra- Chancellor Carol Folt’s ed States and Russia in Because of a miscommu- tors tore down the symbol office expressed misgiv- Europe and beyond,” the nication between top lead- that university and politi- ings about putting up bar- private Arms Control As- ers of the University of cal leaders had said was a ricades on the first week- sociation said. It argued North Carolina at Chapel magnet for agitators and a end of the academic year, that Washington had not Hill and campus police, public safety threat. but said the decision was exhausted options for officers didn’t install bar- “We did not find any ultimately up to police, drawing Russia back into riers around the statute evidence of a conspiracy the report said. compliance. nicknamed “Silent Sam” among or between police, Still, Derek Kemp, the Trump said in a state- as they had ahead of pre- administrators, and dem- associate vice chancellor ment that the U.S. will vious protests. The statue onstrators to topple the for campus safety, told the “move forward” with de- was decried by opponents statue that evening. In- police chief that Folt “did veloping its own military as a racist symbol but de- stead, we found that the not want barricades to be response options to Rus- fended by supporters as a protesters were infinitely used on August 20, 2018 sia’s banned deployment PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS marker of North Carolina more well-organized and because of what it would of cruise missiles that and Southern heritage. prepared than originally look like to students and could target western Eu- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced “Enough red flags ex- expected,” the report said. their parents,” the report rope. that the U.S. is pulling out of a treaty with Rus- isted prior to August 20 Before the rally, police said. “We cannot be the only sia that’s been a centerpiece of arms control to suggest that Silent monitored social media Several officers said country in the world uni- since the Cold War. Sam would be forcibly re- but felt the hundreds of they felt uncomfortable moved,” said the report online RSVP’s were in- that no barricades were from lawyers hired by the flated. They also didn’t being used. They said GOP health chief asks Congress statewide university sys- think the demonstration their superiors told them tem’s governors. would be restive because the decision came from But an underprepared pro-Confederate groups Folt’s office, according to to pass new drug discount plan and outnumbered police didn’t plan to attend. the report. By Ricardo benefit managers to nego- Alonso-Zaldivar tiate rebates among them- ASSOCIATED PRESS selves. Foxconn again shifts Wisconsin Drug companies pay re- WASHINGTON — The bates to make sure their plan after Trump intervenes Trump administration’s medications are covered top health official asked by insurance plans that Congress on Friday to By Scott Bauer But on Friday, in yet an- of workers in Wisconsin are the intermediaries be- pass its new prescription ASSOCIATED PRESS other twist, Foxconn said would be in research and tween them and patients. drug discount plan and after discussions with development-type jobs, HHS says hidden rebates MADISON, Wis. — Fox- provide it to all patients, the White House and a not manufacturing. Woo can amount to up to 30 conn Technology Group not just those covered by personal conversation said the Wisconsin proj- percent of a drug’s list has shifted its stated government programs like between Trump and Fox- ect would be more of a price. Insurers say they strategy yet again on Fri- Medicare. conn chairman Terry Gou, research hub, rather than use the money from re- day for a massive Wiscon- The plan would take it plans to proceed with having a manufacturing bates to hold down premi- sin campus, crediting a now-hidden rebates the smaller manufactur- focus. ums for all consumers. conversation with Presi- ing facility. among industry players A Foxconn spokeswom- Under the plan, the cur- dent Donald Trump for ce- “Great news on Foxconn like drug companies and an had no immediate com- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS menting plans to proceed in Wisconsin after my con- insurers and channel rent anti-kickback exemp- ment about what its plans with building a factory to versation with Terry Gou!” them directly to consum- Health and Human tion for industry rebates to build the “Gen 6” fac- make high-tech liquid dis- Trump tweeted. ers when they go to pay for Services Secretary would be replaced with a tory would mean for the play screens. Wisconsin’s new Demo- their medications. Alex Azar said Thurs- new one for discounts of- makeup of the workforce. The news capped a week cratic governor criticized Patients with high drug day the proposed fered directly to consum- The difference between of confusion about Fox- the company Friday for its copays stand to benefit regulation would en- ers. a “Gen 10” and “Gen 6” conn’s plans in Wisconsin. flip-flopping. from the proposal, while courage the major Azar said the idea would plant rests with the size The company announced “There’s no limit, frank- people who take no pre- reshape the drug pricing of the original glass used industry players to in 2017, to much fanfare, ly, to skepticism if the scription drugs, or who system, shifting it away to make the screens. The channel any such dis- that it planned to invest messaging isn’t coherent,” rely on generics mainly, from hidden rebates to up- larger plant, which had counts to consumers $10 billion in the state Evers told reporters. “I’m would probably pay some- front discounts, creating been part of Foxconn’s when they purchase and hire 13,000 people to comfortable that they’re what more, since premi- pressure on drugmakers their prescriptions. build an LCD factory that still committed to the initial plans, would have ums are expected to rise. to keep prices down. The used glass more than proposal was co-authored could make screens for state. They’re committed A day after unveiling the trum want government three-times as large as with the HHS inspector televisions and a variety to this Generation 6 tech- plan as a proposed regula- action. what the smaller facility general’s office. of other devices. nology, but that doesn’t tion, Health and Human Democrats say the will use. The “Gen 6” plant Experts say it will take The company last year mean that we (won’t) en- Services Secretary Alex administration’s plan said it was reducing the courage them to be more can make screens ranging Azar raised the stakes doesn’t go far enough be- time to sort out all the po- in size from a smart phone tential consequences. scale of what was to be transparent and consis- by calling on Congress to cause it still leaves drug to a 75-inch television, Peter Bach, director of made in Wisconsin, from tent in their messaging.” make it law and broaden companies free to set high while the larger plant the Center for Health Pol- what is known as a Gen The latest Foxconn it to include people cov- list prices. They say drug would have allowed for icy and Outcomes at New 10 factory to Gen 6. But statement did not say ered by employer health pricing is like a black box, devices as large as 9½ feet York’s Memorial Sloan this week, even that was whether the commitment insurance, not just Medi- and it’s impossible to tell by 11 feet. Kettering Cancer Center, thrown into question with to this size factory would care and Medicaid benefi- if prices reflect actual The “Gen 6” plant is ex- said the current system Foxconn executive Lou- affect the type of workers ciaries. costs or if companies are pected to be smaller in size of rebates harms patients is Woo said it couldn’t who would be employed “Congress has an oppor- charging what they think and less expensive than a who take costly drugs compete in the television in Wisconsin. Foxconn tunity to follow through the market will bear. “Gen 10” factory, but Fox- with high copays. screen market and would executive Louis Woo told on their calls for trans- House Speaker Nancy conn has not specified just Think people with cannot be making LCD panels Reuters earlier this week parency ... by passing our Pelosi, D-Calif., says she’s in Wisconsin. that about three-quarters how large it will be. proposal into law immedi- also worried that the plan cer, patients with intrac- ately and extending it into would raise premiums. table illnesses such as the commercial drug mar- HHS acknowledges Medi- multiple sclerosis or rheu- NATION BRIEF ket,” Azar said in a speech care prescription premi- matoid arthritis, and those at the Bipartisan Policy ums would go up $3 to $5 who take brand-name City loses appeal of electrical day that the city of West equipment. Center think tank. a month. medicines with no generic damage caused by squirrel Liberty held an insurance But the Supreme Ahead of next week’s Nonetheless, the admin- competition. Patients’ cost policy from EMC Insur- Court sided with lower State of the Union speech, istration’s proposal ap- sharing is often based on DES MOINES, Iowa ance that excluded dam- courts that concluded the President Donald Trump pears to be in the mix as list prices, not the cost of (AP) — The Iowa Su- age caused by electrical damage was caused by is under political pressure Congress gears up to craft the drug after rebates. preme Court says an in- arcs that aren’t related to the electrical arc, not the to show results for his legislation addressing “Simply put, those on surance company doesn’t lightning. squirrel. promise to slash prescrip- prescription drug costs. no medications at all will have to pay for damages The city argued that The city filed a lawsuit tion drug costs. Data show The complex plan would just see their premiums after a squirrel climbed a squirrel caused the in January 2016 after that prices for brand- work by doing away with go up and see no savings onto an electrical trans- damage because the EMC refused to pay the name drugs have contin- an exemption from federal because they don’t take former and triggered a animal touched a 7,000- more than $213,000 in ued to rise, though at a anti-kickback rules that any medicine,” said Bach. high-voltage spark that volt clamp and a ground- damage. somewhat slower pace. currently allows drug- “Those on generics only damaged a city’s power ed metal frame, which An attorney for the Polls show consumers makers, insurers and mid- may be essentially in this substation. caused an electrical city did not immediately across the political spec- dlemen called pharmacy category (as well).” The court ruled Fri- arc and shorted out the respond to a message. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM B7 Cuban evangelicals push back against gay marriage

By Andrea “I can’t vote for some- ical protestant clergy. Rodriguez thing that goes against There is no official count ASSOCIATED PRESS my principles. It’s sad but of evangelicals in Cuba, it’s a reality,” said pastor whose people have his- HAVANA — A Cuban Alida Leon, president of torically been Catholics government push to le- the Evangelical League and followers of the Af- galize gay marriage has of Cuba. Hers is one of a rican religions known as set off an unprecedented dozen evangelical denom- Yoruba or Santeria. The reaction from the island’s inations that are actively number of evangelical rapidly growing evangeli- speaking out against the and non-evangelical prot- cal churches, whose mem- reform. There are an es- estants is estimated to bers are expected to wide- timated 100 evangelical total a million people in ly reject a state-proposed PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS denominations active in this country of 11 million. constitutional reform in Cuba, 52 legally regis- Among evangelical de- Sheltered in a cottage in a sleepy village outside Paris, Ayatollah Ruhol- a nationwide referendum tered, and many are tak- nominations with public lah Khomeini piped out messages daily to hundreds of followers. this month. ing softer lines against figures on their members, The reform is almost the new constitution, or the Pentecostals, Meth- certain to pass by a broad staying officially neutral. odists and Baptists alone Khomeini launched a revolution margin of Cuba’s 7 million The same is true for many say they have more than voters — language opening Catholic and non-evangel- 260,000 followers. the door to gay marriage is from a sleepy village in France only one element of the reform — but the evangelical By Elaine Ganley a megaphone for the pro- Khomeini’s entourage vote could shave hundreds of thousands of votes from ASSOCIATED PRESS nouncements of Ayatollah in Neauphle-Le-Chateau its victory. Ruhollah Khomeini that had only the simplest of NEAUPHLE-LE-CHA- With many pastors pro- were sent back home to tools in those pre-inter- TEAU, France — From moting “no” votes from Iranians seeking to over- net days. With telephones a sleepy village outside the pulpit, the swelling turn 2,500 years of monar- and cassette tape record- Paris, the man who would evangelical rejection of the become the supreme lead- chical rule. ers, they turned the exiled constitution is a novel de- er of the Islamic Republic Shah Mohammad Reza cleric’s cottage and garden velopment for a state that of Iran sat cross-legged Pahlavi had expelled Kho- into a media hub. prides itself on projecting beneath an apple tree, meini from Iran in 1964, “The fate of the Iranian an image of ideological delivering messages daily and he spent most of his revolution depended on unanimity. Cuban govern- to hundreds of followers time in Najaf, Iraq, a pil- what came out of Mr. Kho- ment-endorsed candidates clamoring to glimpse the grimage city for Iranians meini’s mouth,” said Abol- and proposals typically glowering cleric in the and other Shiite Muslims. hassan Bani-Sadr, who receive “yes” votes well black turban. But Iraq, reportedly under was among the ayatollah’s above 90 percent in one of PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS For several months in pressure from the shah, closest aides and later be- last communist nations on late 1978 and early 1979, forced the cleric to flee to came the first president of earth, now in the 60th year The reform is almost certain to pass by a broad the humble site became France in 1978. the new Iran. of its socialist revolution. margin of Cuba’s 7 million voters. CLASSIFIED

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The Realtors group LOS ANGELES TIMES but is widely considered predicts prices across the Toner Real Estate is thrilled to announce that Richard Powers, to be the gold standard of state will be essentially Sales Agent, will be joining our team! Rich has been a consistent The housing market’s measurements. On Tues- at this year, falling 0.2 multi-million dollar producer in Lynn and surrounding North Shore chill grew colder in De- day, data for November percent from 2018. cember, as sales plunged were released, showing “The market is going area for the past 28 years. In this fast-paced, ever-growing market, across Southern Califor- Rich has Closed over $200,000 Million in residential and prices in Los Angeles and to settle out,” Appleton- nia and home prices bare- Orange counties rose 4.4 Young said. “You are see- commercial sales. Rich has been recognized year after year for his ly rose. percent in November — ing a big pause.” sales achievements at Century 21. The number of closed also the lowest rise since The pause can be seen He earned the coveted distinction of Triple Centurion Sales Award, deals fell 20.3 percent 2012. throughout the region. compared with a year in addition to being inducted to the Century 21 Hall of Fame. The slowdown has mul- Sales fell in all six South- earlier, hitting the lowest tiple causes, agents and ern California counties Clients choose to work with Rich for his experience, ethics and level for a December since economists say. Some po- last month compared with expertise. His extensive network of repeat customers is a the start of the Great Re- tential buyers can simply a year earlier, ranging testament to Rich’s career-long consistency and dedication. cession and marking the no longer afford a home from a 13.5 percent drop sharpest percentage drop after years of steady price in Ventura County to a 26 He will continue to since 2010, according to increases. Others can percent decline in Orange a report out Wednesday still swing a mortgage at County. showcase these from CoreLogic. today’s prices but worry Still, there was enough characteristics The six-county region’s about buying at the top. demand to send prices a while he works median price, meanwhile, As sales decline, inven- bit higher in all counties. along side local inched up 1.1 percent from tory is swelling, further The median rose 2 per- a year earlier, to $515,000. developer, Pat limiting the ability of sell- cent to $581,500 in Los The 12-month price in- ers to command top dollar. Angeles County; 1.6 per- McGrath, on his crease is the smallest Last month in L.A. Coun- cent to $708,500 in Or- new 24-Unit since prices started their ty, the number of homes ange County; 4.1 percent Luxury Garden steady upward climb in for sale rose 22 percent to $380,000 in Riverside April 2012, after declining Condominium from a year earlier, while County; 2.1 percent to slightly a month earlier. in Orange County, listings $329,750 in San Bernardi- Development at And December’s median surged 30 percent, accord- no County; 1.9 percent to 693 Western price is now $22,000 being to online brokerage $550,000 in San Diego Avenue in Lynn. low June’s all-time high of Red n. County; and 2.1 percent This Development $537,000. Despite the cooling mar- to $575,000 in Ventura Although the median ket, economists gener- County. is taking reservations on the 1 and 2 BR Units! Project is under — the point at which half ally don’t expect a housing Many rst-time buyers construction and all inquiries should be directed to Toner in lieu of the homes sold for more market crash coupled with would be thrilled to see visiting the property location. and half for less — can plunging prices, pointing declines, not just slowing uctuate month to month, to strong job growth and price appreciation. But it’s Wednesday’s report is the a rate of home building unclear if that will hap- Rich is excited to be working on this latest indication of a sub- that’s below historical lev- pen. stantial market shift as els. CoreLogic analyst An- Project with Colleen Toner and her buyers balk at the high Some experts, however, drew LePage said one rea- knowledgeable and experienced Sales cost of housing. do think values could dip son for the weak Decem- “The affordability is- under current economic ber median-price gains Agents, who are equally excited to sue,” said Leslie Appleton- conditions, arguing home was a smaller share of welcome Rich to Toner Real Estate! Young, chief economist for prices have simply out- high-end deals, which may the California Association paced incomes for too long. indicate a volatile stock of Realtors, “is nally tak- Richard Green, director of market spooked wealthy Tel: 781-780-9054 ing its toll.” the USC Lusk Center for investors. www.tonerrealestate.com The S&P CoreLogic Real Estate, has said pric- A clearer picture should Case-Shiller index, for es could fall 5 percent to 10 emerge in the traditional example, provides a de- percent over the next two spring buying season. ed , 3½ t, Unit 408 kitchen. Central baths. Nore master air conditionin LYNN $369,000 suite. g. Comple Directions: Hunte Front to back tely renovated Western family room living room. 3 bedro Colonial on to Cooper to Heaths CourtAve 781-599-1 . Sliders to oms, 2 full quiet cul-de-s 3 Manson lawn. Make dreamsLooking come true.large deck to buy a house?Beau Checktiful outbaths. ( Eourxtra- Openac. 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