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TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 ANOTHER DARK FOURTH OF JULY

Lynn, Nahant, Steve Krause ITEM SENIOR WRITER Swampscott For the second year in a row, there will be no official July 4 fireworks displays and other celebrations in Lynn, Nahant and Swampscott. pull the plug Due to ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, Lynn Mayor Thomas M. McGee and town admin- istrators Sean Fitzgerald of Swampscott and Antonio Barletta of Nahant pulled the plug on the festivities. on fireworks FIREWORKS, A6

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Lynnfield A different read on libraries in Lynn Saugus to spend approves $9.8M $2.9M on water pipeline By Anne Marie Tobin ITEM STAFF LYNNFIELD — Center Wa- project ter District (LCWD) ratepayers approved a proposal for a By Tréa Lavery $9.8 million capital improve- ITEM STAFF ment project at the district’s 82nd annual meeting Monday SAUGUS — Town Meeting night at the high school. members convened for a sec- The project will aim to im- ond time Monday night, where prove flow, water pressure they gave the town approval and the town’s water quality, to borrow $2.9 million for the which has long drawn the ire design and construction of im- of district residents who have provements to water pipelines. lodged complaints about dis- The money will come from coloration. the Massachusetts Water Re- “This is a critical situation, sources Authority’s (MWRA) in that issues of quality are Local Pipeline Assistance Pro- expanding and the demand is gram with 0 percent interest. increasing,” said LCWD Super- Monday’s meeting com- intendent John Scenna. “Even menced the first of the town’s without building new homes, financial articles, which were similar to the schools, people tabled at last week’s meeting want to live in Lynnfield and session because the Finance have larger families, so this Committee had not yet been was a critical vote, not just for able to provide recommenda- the district, but for the town as tions. While the committee has well.” still not finished its recommen- The project, which was one of dations, Town Meeting mem- the final items on the night’s bers were able to discuss eight warrant, asked ratepayers to of the remaining 22 warrant authorize the district to ap- articles. propriate $9.8 million for a In addition to the MWRA comprehensive capital proj- loan, an article to adopt prop- ect. It includes a $6.3 million erty tax exemptions for vet- greensand filter plant at the erans and eligible survivors Glen Drive station, as well passed in Monday’s meeting. as establishing a connection ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS The new laws make exempt with the Massachusetts Water real estate owned by the Principal Katia Spiess organized the installation of two Little Free Libraries for WATER, A7 kids and adults at Aborn Elementary School in Lynn. Story, Page A3. PIPELINE, A7

INSIDE Swampscott church Lynn Peabody leading into City of Lynn wins lawsuit against Liberty Tax ready to fight school Service. A3 a Safe Summer By Tréa Lavery Attorney Carl Goodman Opinion By Anne Marie Tobin COVID is the fastest way to ITEM STAFF sent a letter to the School Northeastern in Nahant: ITEM STAFF end this pandemic once and Building Committee and Se- Size matters. A4 for all,” said Mayor Edward A. SWAMPSCOTT — The Uni- PEABODY — The city has lect Board on April 30 detail- Bettencourt Jr. of Peabody, the tarian Universalist Church of LOOK! taken a lead position on a re- ing the church’s concerns over lead municipality of the Safe Greater Lynn has hired legal Salem State students gional campaign to rally resi- the proposal, which would organizing youth writing Summer campaign. representation in response to dents and businesses toward route traffic coming out of the festival. A8 “Balanced with smart pub- its fears of a potential ease- widespread vaccination, ensur- school through the property lic health guidance and policy, ment over the church’s prop- ing a responsible reopening of at 101 Forest Ave. Sports we can have a summer on the erty for the new proposed ele- Lynnfield softball grabs local economies this summer. mentary school building. CHURCH, A6 first win of the season. B1 “Getting vaccinated against SUMMER, A6

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OBITUARIES NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS Indian chief’s descendant the fundraiser, he said he Robert E. Douglas, 98 David A. “Stub” Curneil, 62 asked to call it off. wants Harvard to return “I do not want to be asso- 1923 - 2021 LYNN - David A. “Stub” tomahawk ciated with Donald Trump in any way, shape, or form. PEABODY, FORMERLY OF Curneil age 62 of Lynn, died on CAMBRIDGE (AP) — A Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Mas- I do not like Trump,” McK- LYNN - Robert E. Douglas 98, Native American lawyer sachusetts General Hospital ee said in a statement re- beloved husband of over six- wants Harvard University after a brief battle with cancer. leased Sunday. “He is dis- ty-nine years to the late Pris- to return a tomahawk once Born in Portland, Maine he honest, divisive, and his cilla M. (LeCain) Douglas, died owned by his pioneering was the son of Roseann (Ciri- ‘Big Lie’ is a threat to our Sunday, May 9, 2021 at home ancestor, Chief Standing ello) Curneil of Portland and democracy.” surrounded by his family. Bear of the Ponca Tribe. the late Robert Curneil. He had McKee added that there Born in Dundalk, MD, he was Brett Chapman, of Okla- the son of the late Hazen and lived in Maine until he came to is “no place for a Trump Massachusetts 40 years ago to homa, told GBH last week spokesperson” to host any Helen Brown (Halse) Douglas. that he’s reached out to He graduated from Peabody begin the GE Apprentice Pro- of his events. gram. He had lived in Salem the Cambridge, Massachu- Zarrella told The Provi- High School, class of 1940. setts university’s Peabody After completing his service in and Lynn for many years. dence Journal there were For over 20 years “Stub” had Museum of Archaeology no hard feelings over the the Army as a Sergeant in WWII and Ethnology to return he continued his education worked as a machinist at the decision. Zarrella said he GE Riverworks Plant, Lynn. the heirloom. agreed to host the event at earning a Master of Education Standing Bear gave the from Salem State Teachers Col- He enjoyed fishing, golfing, has farm in Exeter to offer and sports and had excelled tomahawk to one of his attendees a chance to talk lege, class of 1954. lawyers after winning Mr. Douglas had as a catcher on his high school 12:00PM in the Solimine with the governor. It was baseball team, and as a soft- Funeral Home 426 Broadway the 1879 Nebraska fed- being co-hosted by Zarrel- been employed for sister-in-law, Evalyn eral court case that made thirty-five years in the Douglas of Peabody ball player for many years after (RTE129), Lynn. Relatives la’s business partner, Tom- high school. He loved to spend and friends are respect- him one of the first Native my Santilli. Business Department and many nieces and Americans granted civ- at Lynn English High nephews. He was also time with his family, especially fully invited to attend and But Zarrella, a Demo- his grandchildren. He loved to are required to adhere to il rights under U.S. law, crat-turned-Republican, School as a bookkeep- the father of the late Chapman said. ing and accounting Barbara Douglas Tsou- have barbecues in the back- the guidelines of the CDC, offered advice to McKee, yard and was always manning the State of Massachu- Standing Bear’s lawyer saying he should “go after teacher where he was kalas and brother of wrongfully gave away the loved and admired by all of his the late Malcolm and Bruce the grill setts and the Local Board the middle” and seek sup- In addition to his mother, he of Health, which allows up artifact and that others, port from Democrats who students, until the time of his Douglas. including the Ponca tribe retirement in 1990. Service Information: His is survived by his other half of to 50 family and friends in voted for Trump. 38 years; Janet Pazik of Lynn, the funeral home at a time of Nebraska, are now also Zarrella said he has not A long-time resident of funeral service will be held seeking its return, he said. South Peabody, he faithfully at the Austin Square Baptist 2 children; Aleisha Paquette and all are required to wear endorsed McKee, who be- and her husband Nick of Do- a face covering and practice “My objection here is on came governor this year attended Austin Square Bap- Church, 10 Keslar Ave., Lynn a moral basis,” he told the tist Church in Lynn for the past on Thursday, May 13, 2021 ver, NH, and Stephen Tracchia social distancing. In lieu of after former Democratic and his wife Karen of Salem, flowers, donations may be station. “Standing Bear Gov. Gina Raimondo left seventeen years and he was a at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and had no idea that what he former member of the Second friends are invited to attend. 3 grandchildren; Abby, Saman- made to Dana Farber Cancer to become U.S. commerce tha, and Jake, 2 brothers; Mark Institute 10 Brookline Place thought was family was secretary under President Congregational Church in Pea- Visiting hours at the Con- just going to give away this body. He was a loving father, way Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Curneil and his wife Martha, West, 6th floor Brookline, Joe Biden. Jeff Curneil and his wife Rose, MA 02445-7226. Directions relic.” grandfather, great-grandfather, Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, A university spokesper- friend and neighbor who will Wedensday from 5 to 7 p.m. and a sister Michelle Curneil, and guestbook at www.soli- Ex-bank official gets year in as well as many cousins, niec- mine.com son told the station the be missed by all who knew Burial in the Cedar Grove museum is open to “con- prison for $1.5M him. He found great joy in cel- Cemetery, Peabody. All at- es, and nephews. Service Information: Me- versations that could lead embezzlement ebrating holidays, especially tendees are required to wear to repatriation,” but that a mask and adhere to social morial visiting hours will be Christmas with his family, sum- other family members BOSTON (AP) — A distancing guidelines. In held on Friday from 9:00AM- mers around his pool and sit- and tribal representatives former Bank of Ameri- lieu of flowers, contributions ting on the front porch with his should be part of the dis- ca manager who pleaded may be made in his memo- wife visiting with his wonderful cussions. guilty to embezzling $1.5 ry to Austin Square Baptist neighbors. Leonard David (Len/Lenny) Crouse, 78 Earlier this year, a Na- million from a company Church or to My Brother’s Surviving him are two daugh- tive American group com- that did business with the ters, Jean Trueira and her hus- Table, 98 Willow St, Lynn, MA 1942 - 2021 plained that the Harvard bank and using some of band, Brian and Leslie Grayton 01901 For directions and BERLIN, VT - Leonard David museum has not always the money to buy a luxu- and her husband, Rob all of online guestbook, please vis- Crouse, 78, known to his many consulted with tribes ry Porsche SUV has been Peabody, four grandchildren, it www.ccbfuneral.com. friends and colleagues as about cultural items that sentenced to a year in Michael and Cory Fletcher and Len or Lenny, passed away on could be returned to them, prison, federal prosecu- Leigh Anne and Philip Truei- May 6, 2021. Len was born in in violation of federal law. tors said. ra, six great grandchildren, a Charlottetown, Prince Edward Waqas Ali, 31, of Abing- Island on August 21, 1942, to Authorities ID man shot, ton, was also sentenced Marjorie MacLean. He grew up to two years of probation, in Lynn, MA, spending his sum- killed after ramming police including a year in home Raymond Burbine, 59 mers on PEI with his Canadian station confinement, and ordered family and best friend, Wendell to pay $600,000 in resti- 1962 - 2021 MacLean. After attending Lynn LEICESTER (AP) — tution, the U.S. attorney’s Authorities in Massachu- office in Boston said in a SALEM - Raymond H. Bur- English, he moved to Rowley, MA. He began his over 30 year setts on Monday released statement Friday. bine, age 59, passed away at the name of the man fa- He pleaded guilty in Oc- Advinia Care in Salem on Fri- insurance career with the Mas- tally shot by police after tober to wire fraud and day, May 7, 2021. sachusetts Insurance Depart- ramming an SUV into a unlawful money transac- Born in Cambridge, MA on ment, leaving as Chief Examin- town police station and tions. February 14, 1962, he was er of the Property and Casualty pointing a rifle at officers. Ali was the bank’s client a son of the late Theodore Division in 1990 to become the Zachary Richardson, 24, relationship manager for and Dorothy (Brown) Burbine. Director of Captive Insurance stepsons, Trevor Carbo and his was shot and killed Sun- the victim company, pros- Raymond was educated in for the Vermont Department of wife, Kelly, and their children day morning after crash- ecutors said. the Lynn School System, and Banking, Insurance, Securities Connor and Logan of Berlin, ing through the front He opened a checking following his education went and Health Care. He retired in VT, Joshua Carbo of Edgewater, doors of the Leicester account in the name of on to work as a roofer and con- June of 2008 as Deputy Com- CO; sisters, Diana Gaynor and police station, according the company without its tractor for many years. missioner of Captive Insurance husband, William, Jeanie Ewell to the office of Worcester knowledge or authoriza- Raymond was an avid gui- to devote his time to family and and husband, Scott of Rowley, District Attorney Joseph tion, and between Septem- tar player, and loved spending his much loved sport of golf, MA; sister-in-law Lisa Tosi and which gained him many indus- husband, Michael of Montpe- Early Jr. ber 2016 and July 2017, time with his friends and family Richardson lived in any chance he could. He espe- try friends and golfing partners lier, VT; nieces and nephews fraudulently transferred at the Barre Country Club. Len Jared and Jeremy Ewell, Travis town. the money from the victim cially loved being with his pride No additional informa- and joy, his granddaughter, Evie also had a love of baseball and Jenny Gaynor of Rowley, company’s accounts to the and hockey, being involved as MA, Jennifer Naughton and tion about the investi- fraudulent account, prose- Ray. sympathy, in lieu of flowers, gation, including Rich- Surviving Raymond are his donations in Raymond’s honor a coach of many youth base- Christine Chastanet of Nor- cutors said. ball teams in Rowley, playing wood, MA, Laura Hajar of Buda, ardson’s motivation, was He used more than children, Michelle Collins, and may be made to the American released. Theodore Burbine; his grand- Stroke Research Association, baseball and hockey himself TX, Amy Mitchell of South Bur- $600,000 of the money to growing up in Lynn. He was lington, VT, and Ashley Goss of According to Early, Rich- pay for luxury items, in- children, Evie Ray, and Jacob; 7272 Greenville Ave. ardson crashed into the Dallas, TX 75231. To leave the greatest cheerleader and Montpelier, VT; numerous rela- cluding a $63,000 Porsche his sister, Theresa Burbine; station’s front doors at an online message or condo- supporter of his daughters and tives in Charlottetown, PEI; and SUV and for purchas- John and Michael Hartigan, as about 6:15 a.m. and re- lence, please visit www.cuffem- grandchildren in all of their Len was the greatest “Grunkle” es at Neiman Marcus, well as many other dear nieces, peatedly rammed the en- cginn.com. sports. Len had an infectious to great nieces and nephews Bloomingdale’s, Christian nephews, cousins, and friends. tryway until the vehicle Arrangements: At the re- and exuberant laugh; was a in MA and VT. To honor Len’s Louboutin and Tag Heuer. generous man and always the wishes his ashes will be taken was almost entirely in the The victim company was quest of the family, all ser- station lobby. vices for Raymond will be held first to ask if you needed any- to his home away from home to not disclosed. He got out of the vehicle privately. As an expression of thing, and giving whatever he be scattered where the “Three Bank of America fired thought you needed even if you Tides” meet in Charlottetown and aimed what appeared him in September 2018. said no. Len is survived by his Harbour, PEI and there will be to be a rifle at responding wife, Carol; daughters, Tamara no services. Donations in his officers, who opened fire, Massachusetts eases back and husband, LTC Guy St. Lou- name can be sent to Central Early said. on some coronavirus Need to find is and their children, Benjamin Vermont Home Health and Richardson was taken and Briana of San Antonio, Hospice, 600 Granger Road, to a hospital in Worcester, restrictions an article? TX, Hilary Crouse and grand- Barre, VT 05641. where he was pronounced BOSTON (AP) — The dog, Jacoby, of Burlington, VT; dead. He was known by lo- Red Sox, Celtics and Bru- cal police and had a pend- ins can welcome more Subscribe to ing court date for a traffic fans starting Monday as violation, the district at- e-edition on Massachusetts continues Mark Christopher Swanson, 60 torney said. to ease restrictions aimed No other injuries were 1961 - 2021 at thwarting the spread of reported. the coronavirus. SAUGUS - Mr. Mark Christo- adored his many dear nieces Two officers have been Only $9.99/month Indoor and outdoor sta- pher Swanson, age 60, died and nephews and their chil- placed on leave while the diums, arenas and ball- unexpectedly at his home in dren. He will be sorely missed case is being investigated, parks, which had been Saugus on May 2. Born in by his best friend Dan Redden Leicester Police Chief Ken limited to 12 percent ca- Saugus, he was the son of as well as by his beloved dog Antanavica said. Ruth (Stead) Swanson of Sau- Addie. Mark was predeceased pacity, are now allowed gus, and Richard Allen Swan- by his sister Patricia, his broth- Governor cancels fundraiser to increase capacity to 25 son of Lynnfield. Mark was an er Richard, and his step-father percent. Assistant Vice President with Anthony Eovine. being co-hosted by Trump Amusement parks, Putnam Investments, and he In lieu of flowers, donations backer theme parks and outdoor had worked in the investment in Mark’s memory may be water parks are also al- industry for many years prior made to either the Brain Injury PROVIDENCE, R.I. lowed to welcome more to suffering a tragic brain in- Association of Massachusetts, (AP) — Democratic Gov. visitors, up to 50 percent jury. Beside his parents, Mark 30 Lyman Street, Suite 10, Dan McKee said Sunday capacity, as long as they is survived by his beloved and Westborough, MA 01581, or he has canceled a fund- have a safety plan ap- devoted son Christopher Swan- to Therapy Dogs International, raising event that was proved by the state De- Stories live on. son of Saugus. Mark was the 88 Bartley Road, Flanders, NJ being organized on his be- partment of Public Health. brother of Daniel Swanson 07836. half by a prominent sup- Road races and other Tell theirs. and his wife Gail of Saugus, Visitation and funeral mass porter of former President outdoor organized ama- Garrett Swanson of Florida, were private due to the on-go- Donald Trump. teur or professional sport- Joyce Keller and her husband ing limitations set forth by McKee had been sched- ing events can also re- Share your loved one’s story. Al of Danvers, Janet Macomber COVID protocols. Arrange- uled to attend a May 12 sume. event co-hosted by Ger- Supermarkets and other [email protected] | 781-593-7700 and her husband Tony of New ments by Bisbee-Porcella Fu- Hampshire, and Ann Marie of neral Home. For condolences ald Zarrella, a Republi- retailers are now no long Sudbury. Mark is also survived www.BisbeePorcella.com. can who was co-chair of required to maintain spe- by his former wife Lori Natola Trump’s Rhode Island cial hours for seniors and Swanson. He was the son in re-election campaign. singing is now allowed in- In partnership with law of Lillian Natola and the But when the Democrat doors with strict distanc- late Michael Natola. Mark learned who was behind ing requirements in place. TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A3

ITEM FILE PHOTO The Lynn Public Library has officially reopened its doors. Lynn Library

ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS reopens to public Principal Katia Spiess opens the door to one of two new Little Free Libraries that were recently installed at Aborn Elementary School. LYNN — The Pub- & Girls Club, and check lic Library reopened its in with staff. Masks and doors, on a limited basis, social distancing are man- Monday. datory inside the building. A different read on libraries Patrons can now browse Children’s department without an appointment patrons can enter through By Allysha brary organization. lens” by including books the neighborhood and the and schedule appoint- the children’s entrance. Dunnigan “It’s not just for the that represent the stu- school community. About ments for up to an hour of Browsing and computer ITEM STAFF school community just be- dents and the community. two years ago, Aborn part- computer time. Browsing use inside the children’s cause it’s on school prop- “That’s part of the work nered with The Food Proj- is limited to 45 minutes LYNN — Aborn Ele- department is limited to erty. It’s for everyone,” that we are doing as a ect to install two garden and computer time is only 30 minutes. mentary School recently available to adults and Spiess said. district this year. It’s just beds in the school yard Curbside services are installed two “Little Free young adults. Aborn typically has a really starting to look at to grow produce. During available from 10 a.m. Libraries” outside of the parent-run library inside everything we do through Browsing and appoint- COVID-19, Spiess said to 4 p.m. on Monday and school for members of the of the school, but they that equity lens and tak- ment hours will be: Mon- she has been managing Wednesday, 10 a.m. to community to take and do- were unable to run it for ing all of that into con- day and Wednesday from the garden but hopes stu- 8 p.m. on Tuesday and nate books. the past year because of sideration when we make 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday The blue wood box con- COVID-19. decisions such as books,” dents and families can get and Thursday from 1 to 8 Thursday, and 10 a.m. tains children’s books, Spiess said the idea for Spiess said. “We’re trying more involved once the p.m., and Friday and Sat- to 12 p.m. on Friday and while the gray one holds a the Little Free Librar- to be mindful.” pandemic slows down and urday from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. variety of adult fiction and ies started last year, but According to the Little things start to get back Adults and young adults For more information, nonfiction. was implemented over Free Libraries website, to normal. can enter the library visit the library’s website These libraries are offi- April vacation shortly more than 30 million Spiess said some stu- through the handicapped at www.noblenet.org/lynn, cially registered with the after the school council adults in the United States dents did stop by the entrance on North Com- Facebook page, or call nonprofit organizationbrainstormed ideas to en- cannot read or write above garden last summer and mon Street, near the Boys 781-595-0567. Little Free Library, which gage the community and a third-grade level, but painted rocks to decorate promotes neighborhood families. studies have shown that the area, but she hopes to book exchanges, usually in have the students work Peabody reports new the form of outdoor, public “The more books in or near the with her in the garden bookcases. There are cur- next year when every- rently more than 90,000 home, the more likely a child will one is hopefully back to virus cases, death public book exchanges learn and love to read. But two out registered with the orga- in-person learning. By Gayla Cawley town now has 1,161 cases nization and branded as of three children living in poverty Aborn also worked with ITEM STAFF and 19 people have died, Little Free Libraries. students from Lynn Tech New coronavirus cases the town website said. Anyone can sign up to have no books to call their own.” a couple of years ago to were reported Monday In Salem, 21 new cases register for a little library install murals on the con- in Lynn, Lynnfield, Pea- have been reported since on the website, where —Little Free Libraries crete panels outside of the body, Revere, Salem and last Friday to bring the those interested in joining school. The murals were Swampscott. city’s total numbers to the movement can obtain “They’re perfect, be- providing children with painted by Aborn students An additional death was 4,717 cases and 81 deaths, free library-building in- cause you can just come books has a large impact in their after-school art also reported in Peabody according to the city web- structions. The site also and take a book or leave on improving literacy. class and Lynn Tech stu- to bring the city’s death site. has an online store with a book,” Spiess said. “As “The more books in or dents came to the school toll to 319. Lynnfield (1,204 cases, library models and build- an official Little (Free) Li- near the home, the more twice to put the panels up. Twenty-two new cases 29 deaths) reported four were reported in Peabody, ing kits. The organization brary, it’s open to the pub- likely a child will learn When walking into new cases, no change was which now has 7,214 cas- even gives access to free lic and anyone can come.” and love to read,” the Aborn, another artistic reported in Nahant (252 es. Of that total, 6,650 or discounted books, and Spiess said she has nonprofit organizationproject on display can be cases, nine deaths), and also distributes a regular people have recovered seen Little Free Librar- said. “But two out of three seen: a giant sunflower numbers were not updat- newsletter with ideas and from the virus, according ies popping up since the children living in pover- credited to Raw Art Works. ed in Marblehead or Sau- advice for participating pandemic forced munic- ty have no books to call to the health department. Spiess said this was part gus. ‘librarians.’ ipal libraries to close for their own.” In Lynn, five new cases of a traveling art instal- Marblehead had 1,328 Aborn Principal Katia a while. All of the official Little Free Libraries said were reported to bring the lation about three years cases and 31 deaths as of Spiess said she was excit- Little Free Libraries can an average of one book is city’s caseload to 17,526. ed to install these librar- be located on the Little shared per day through ago that ended at Aborn, Of that total, 147 cas- last Friday, and new num- ies with the help of her Free Library’s world map, the libraries and about 92 so they were able to keep es are active, 216 people bers have not been provid- friends Casey and Erin a tool to help people find percent of people said they it in the main entryway to have died, and 17,163 ed in Saugus (4,129 cases, Foote — both engineers and share books wherever feel their neighborhood is greet people as they en- have recovered, city data 71 deaths) since April 29. at General Electric — and they are. friendlier because of them. tered the front door. shows. Gayla Cawley can be the team built the librar- Spiess said Aborn is re- This is one of many proj- Allysha Dunnigan can Ten new cases have been reached at gcawley@item- ies with materials sent in ally trying to look at the ects that Aborn has un- be reached at adunnigan@ reported in Swampscott live.com. Follow her on a kit by the Little Free Li- libraries with an “equity dertaken to engage with itemlive.com. since last Monday. The Twitter @GaylaCawley.

LAW OFFICES OF City of Lynn wins lawsuit against Liberty Tax Service JAMES J. CARRIGAN Franchise owner Ariana said she plans to remain • Social Security Disability By Allysha • Workers Compensation Dunnigan Murell-Rosario explained open until the appeals • Accidents ITEM STAFF the practice as part of her court renders a decision. 25 years located across belief that wearing masks “We’re still open for busi- from Lynn District Court LYNN — The city has can spread sexually-trans- ness and we’re ready to 15 Johnson St. won its lawsuit against a mitted infections. serve the community,” she 781-596-0100 Liberty Tax Service fran- Murrell-Rosario argued said. “We are fully aware JAMES J. CARRIGAN chise that was charged against the complaint, of this process, but it may ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL with flouting COVID-19 saying that Lynn has no just become a moot issue restrictions. www.jamescarriganlaw.com authority to enforce the by the time the process is [email protected] An Essex Superior emergency orders because over, if they lift the state Court judge ruled in fa- the orders, and the accom- of emergency.” vor of the city Monday, panying regulations, are The suit also states that declaring that the Lewis preempted by the Federal Liberty Tax Service insist- 781-593-7700 Street tax services agency Occupational Safety and ed on holding gatherings Publishing Daily, except Sundays must close immediately to USPS-142-820 ISSN-8750-8249 Health (OSH) Act of 1970. of people inside the office Periodicals postage paid at Lynn, MA comply with a cease-and- With its decision on with no social distancing, and additional offices. desist order filed by the Monday, the court put a face masks or any sort of Copyright ©2020 The Daily Item Lynn Board of Health on pause on the ruling until air filtration or circula- Subscriptions March 17. Prepaid by mail to all parts of the United States two questions are certified tion. $30.00 for 4 weeks The City of Lynn filed by the state appeals court, The city stated in its $95.00 for 13 weeks an emergency motion in so the court order will not lawsuit that the business $185.00 for 26 weeks Superior Court on April be in effect until the ap- has received numerous $340.00 for 1 year 23 seeking to prohibit Lib- peals court rules. complaints from members Send payment to and POSTMASTER, erty Tax Service from op- send address changes to: The two questions put of the public visiting that ITEM FILE PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS The Daily Item erating in a way that puts forth ask if the court’s establishment, who stated 110 Munroe St. employees and the pub- ruling that Liberty Tax that they felt they were Ariana Murrell-Rosario, owner of Liberty Tax P.O. Box 5 lic at risk of contracting should be shut down was deliberately put in danger Service in Lynn, prohibits her employees from Lynn, MA 01903 COVID-19. based on the public’s in- by Murrell-Rosario. wearing masks with the rationale that they pose a The city also said that terest, as well as whether Murrell-Rosario dis- greater health risk. Liberty Tax Service re- the court was correct say- agreed, saying her busi- COVID-19 workplace changes to its operation Catch up fused to comply with two ing that Murrell-Rosario’s ness is safe, which she safety regulations. Law and continues to operate with your emergency COVID-19 or- claim that the city has no claims to know for a fact enforcement continuously in a willfully non-compli- ders issued by Gov. Char- favorite team authority to enforce the because none of her em- examined the business for ant manner.” lie Baker, including a face COVID-19 orders was not ployees have contracted this reason, the city said. The city also said the in Item Sports! mask requirement, and preempted. COVID-19, nor have there As a result, the estab- business received ample failed to comply with the In response to the been any cases traced cease-and-desist order. court’s verdict on Monday, back to her business. lishment has received time and opportunity to Liberty Tax Service has Murrell-Rosario said the Police reportedly vis- multiple warning fines to- comply with public health a “No Masks Allowed” ruling was interesting, ited the establishment taling about $1,400. directives. sign on the front door, but she does not plan on multiple times to inform The city said Mur- Allysha Dunnigan can and employees confiscate changing the way she op- Murrell-Rosario of the rell-Rosario’s establish- be reached at adunnigan@ face masks upon entry. erates her business. She face mask mandate and ment has “not made any itemlive.com. A4 TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 OPINION

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E¦¡¦ M. G DIRECTORS Northeastern in Nahant: Size matters President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill M§¢ H. S¢¢ Chief Executive O cer John M. Gilberg Edward M. Grant To the editor: hant — our public school. how does the NU proposal E C J. G C¡ Advertising Director Regional Editor Gordon R. Hall For a town this small, compare? The ratio is off 110 Munroe St. W J. K T¢ J £¤ Monica Connell Healey Any visitor to Nahant something so big just feels the charts: 90,000 square P.O. Box 5 Chief Financial O cer Editorial Editor J. Patrick Norton comes away with a lasting wrong. feet to one square mile, or Lynn, MA 01903 J N. W C T£¥ Michael H. Shanahan Chief Operating O cer Community Relations Director Chairman impression. Nice beaches. But let’s not trust our gut more than 12 times the av- Pretty views. A small town. instincts alone. Let’s con- Customer Service erage. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBLISHERS There are places along sider some facts. I set out to My conclusion is that, Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 Nahant Road near Short do that by compiling a list here in Nahant, our in- Connecting Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 Beach where it seems like of all the university-operat- All Departments: Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 stincts are correct. A foot- you can stretch out your ed marine science centers 781-593-7700 Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 print of 90,000 square feet Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 arms and span the whole from Maine to Maryland, Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 in a town this small doesn’t Ext. 2 Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 spit of land, from shore set in seaside communities to shore. And, objectively just like Nahant. just feel wrong; it is objec- Classi ed/Legal Advertising Brian C. ayer, 1996-1999 classi [email protected] Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 speaking, Nahant is tiny. At There are at least 14, tively out of scale, gargan- Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 just one square mile, it’s the including Northeastern’s tuan compared to the size Subscriptions John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 smallest town in the Com- campus at East Point. I of our town. It is like trying [email protected] monwealth as measured by found publicly-available to cram an elephant into Circulation land area. data on the square footage a matchbox that’s already [email protected] That’s one of the reasons of their facilities, and then three-quarters full. Ext. 3 compared this to the size of Northeastern University’s So just as Nahant leaves Newsroom (NU) proposed develop- the host town, as measured an impression on visitors, [email protected] ment at East Point is so in square miles. let’s leave our guest North- [email protected] controversial. NU already The ratio of the two data eastern with a lasting im- Ext. 4 operates about 33,000 points ranges from 33,000 pression of what we Nah- square feet of lab and class- square feet to one square Sports anters already know to be [email protected] EDITORIAL room space. The proposal is mile at the high end (NU’s true: This town is too small for 55,000 square feet more, existing footprint), to 82 Ext. 5 for the scale of your out- bringing their total space to square feet to one square Retail and Online almost 90,000 square feet. mile for the tiny University sized ambitions. Advertising That is an ambitious goal, of Massachusetts eld sta- Vote “yes” to authorize [email protected] Vigils can help us eminent domain on May 15. and it would make their tion on Nantucket. ADVERTISING combined footprint nearly The average size is 7,488 Ernie Carpenter Jr. three times the size of the square feet of building to Christian Bauta Director of Advertising recover from next-largest building in Na- one square mile of town. So Nahant and Business Development, ext. 1355 [email protected] LETTER TO THE EDITOR Ralph Mitchell Sales Representative, ext. 1313 the pandemic [email protected] Patricia Whalen Saugus Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Lynn eld doesn’t need tree rules Sales Representative, ext. 1310 Corinne Riley’s proposal for a local vigil to [email protected] To the editor: At the last Town Meeting, sic information from other remember COVID-19 victims is an import- BUSINESS OFFICE ant step for individuals, families and the this vote for the tree bill studies not done on town community to recover from the pandemic. I am a 19-plus-year resi- was moved due to the fact property here. Susan J. Conti dent of Lynn eld. I moved that the opposition knew Our town needs new Controller, ext. 1288 Town public health statistics as of last [email protected] week counted 72 Saugus residents killed to Lynn eld for several rea- on that day that there were paved roads; it’s a disgrace sons. I like its convenience more people who disagreed how our streets look every- Ted Grant by COVID-19 since last March. Riley is Publisher, ext. 1234 talking to town of cials about organizing and quick access to all with the town coming onto where, yet they ne you for [email protected] the memorial vigil at Town Hall some time highways, I like the school our property and telling us taking a tree or two away system and I like the fact how to landscape our yards, from your property to make Marian Kinney after Labor Day so “the community can ext. 1212 stand together and remember,” Riley said. that it is just rural enough so they dismissed the vote money for the town, even [email protected] Her description of why a vigil is import- without feeling like I live in and now are using media though it can’t maintain its the woods. to talk people into giving streets. Will Kraft ant points out that this event is not only Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 a chance to remember those lost; it is also We have lots and lots of up their rights as property My point is there are more [email protected] an opportunity to stand together and con- wooded areas here in town owners and to let the town important issues that need sider the pandemic’s toll. and throughout our neigh- decide how we can treat our attention here in town. This Paula Villacreses borhoods. Our town is not own properties. is just a smokeshow to take A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 With mask wearing, social distancing [email protected] and vaccinations driving virus-case rates lacking trees. I am writing All the blah blah in the the focus off more import- down, the natural inclination is to look to you because I feel there recent articles means noth- ant issues, like our poor Mike Shanahan are two sides to this tree ing as far as preserving the quality of water. Trees do Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 ahead to a return to normalcy marked by [email protected] unmasked smiles and freedom of move- bill that is coming up at our trees in our town. I think not affect our water. ment. next Town Meeting. we do a pretty good job al- One of the men on the Carolina Trujillo As a taxpayer, I share ready, and we do not have Tree Committee told us Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 A vigil ensures that normalcy — howev- [email protected] er it is de ned in a post-pandemic world with others the opinion that poor air quality as a town, at the last Town Meeting — is embraced only after the loss of 72 the Town Of Lynn eld does so all the tree-hugging data how Needham and Newton Jim Wilson not have a right to delegate to me is just another way have laws in place telling Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 Saugus residents and hundreds of thou- [email protected] sands of other people around the world are to us on our own property of making people think we you what to do with your remembered. what trees we are allowed need every tree to improve property. If he feels like he CIRCULATION Their deaths left scars on family mem- to have and not have in our our air quality. likes those towns rules bet- Lisa Mahmoud bers, friends, co-workers and those pan- yards. I feel this is a person- There is no proof of this ter, may I suggest he moves Manager, ext. 1239 demic survivors who were denied the op- al violation of my rights as that has been scienti - there and leaves the tax- [email protected] portunity, as Riley noted, to say goodbye a voter and taxpayer, and I cally proven or studied as payers of Lynn eld alone. CUSTOMER SERVICE to their loved ones in their nal moments. am not for this new bill be- far as Lynn eld goes. If it ing passed and sugar-coat- has, I have not seen any of Cher Ornae La’ Mosha Ball Safety protocols enacted during the pan- Customer Service, ext. 1276 demic have also rede ned the way funer- ed in the local paper. it. They are just using ba- Lynn eld [email protected] als and wakes are held. GRAPHICS Standing together and remembering is FOOD FOR THOUGHT also an opportunity for people to acknowl- Trevor Andreozzi edge the sacri ces they made to tamp Designer down COVID-19’s spread and the cooper- [email protected] ative effort most people embraced to ght An Armed Forces Day quiz Sean Casey the pandemic. Designer Just as the nation’s major military victo- Armed Forces Day, how many countries? religion or national ori- [email protected] ries were marked by parades, the hoped- which celebrates the men A. 500 bases in 50 countries gin,” beginning the pro- and women serving in B. 600 bases in 60 countries cess of de-segregation of Aaron Fee for victory of vaccines over the pandemic Designer offers a somber opportunity to remember the U.S. Coast Guard, Air C. 700 bases in 70 countries the armed forces? [email protected] the rapid changes everyone was forced to Force, Army, Marines and D. 800 bases in 80 countries A. 1945 Navy, is May 15. B. 1948 Edwin Peralta Jr. make in the battle against COVID-19. Designer Workplace closings, social-gathering The quiz below, from the 5. Which U.S. military C. 1951 [email protected] Ashbrook Center at Ash- base is considered to D. 1953 bans, working and learning at home were NEWSROOM sacri ces marked by stress, nancial land University, provides be the largest in the insecurity and disorientation. Riley de- an opportunity for you to world? 9. When did the rst fe- Mike Alongi test your knowledge of our A. Fort Hood in Texas male cadets enter West Sports Editor, ext. 1228 ned the pandemic’s brutal toll correctly [email protected] when she described COVID-19 victims as nation’s armed forces. B. Eglin Air Force Base in Point? “ ...those who were taken from us.” 1. Article I, Section 8 of Florida A. 1976 Elyse Carmosino the U.S. Constitution C. Fort Bragg in North B. 1982 Reporter, ext. 1264 A vigil is a chance to remember people [email protected] lost to the pandemic and an opportunity gives Congress which Carolina C. 1987 to reect on the lessons learned from the powers? D. Joint Base Lewis-Mc- D. 1991 Gayla Cawley A. The power to provide Chord in Washington Regional Editor, ext. 1236 pandemic, not only in Saugus but around [email protected] the globe. and maintain a navy 10. Which of the follow- B. The power to raise and 6. Who is the only U.S. ing applies to World Allysha Dunnigan support armies president to have War II’s 442nd Infantry Reporter, ext. 1302 C. The power to declare war served as an enlisted Regimental Combat [email protected] D. All of the above military man, but who Team? Spenser Hasak did not become an of - A. Primarily composed of Photographer, ext. 1332 2. The oldest infantry cer? second-generation Amer- [email protected] unit has been active A. James Buchanan ican citizens of Japanese Julia Hopkins since 1784. What is it B. Dwight D. Eisenhower descent Photographer, ext. 1224 called? C. Franklin Pierce B. Awarded Congressional [email protected] A. Old Ironsides D. Zachary Taylor Gold Medal in 2010 Thor Jourgensen B. Yellow Jackets C. Unit motto was “Go for Editorial Editor, ext. 1267 C. Old Guard 7. Fewer than 100 peo- Broke” [email protected] D. Devil Dogs ple have been bestowed D. All of the above Daniel Kane the title “Honorary Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 3. Who is the current Marine,” as has one fa- ANSWERS [email protected] U.S. Secretary of De- mous cartoon charac- 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D, 5-C, 6-A, Steve Krause fense and in what ter. Which character 7-C, 8-B, 9-A, 10-D Senior Writer, ext. 1229 branch of the military was it? [email protected] did he serve? A. Mighty Mouse Jennifer D. Keene is a Tréa Lavery A. James Mattis and Ma- B. Popeye member of the Ashbrook Reporter, ext. 1317 rines C. Bugs Bunny Center faculty and curator [email protected] B. Lloyd Austin and Army D. Elmer Fudd of Ashbrook’s compilation, Anne Marie Tobin C. Chuck Hagel and Army “World War II: Core Doc- Assignment Editor, ext. 1307 D. Donald Rumsfeld and 8. What year did Pres- uments”; she is also a pro- [email protected] Navy ident Harry Truman fessor of history and chair Sophie Yarin issue Executive Order of the history department Copy Editor, ext. 1222 [email protected] 4. Approximately how 9981 barring discrimina- at Chapman University. many military bases does tion in the military “on She wrote this for Inside- TECHNOLOGY the United States have in the basis of race, color, Sources.com. Tim Noyes Director, ext. 1247 TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS, PLEASE MAIL TO THE DAILY ITEM, P.O. BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] [email protected] TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A5 POLICE/FIRE

All address information, particu- MARBLEHEAD Peabody Housing Authority at on Greenwood Avenue at 7:14 larly arrests, re ect police records. In 75 Central St. a.m. Friday. the event of a perceived inaccuracy, Accidents A report of a crash between A resident of Millett Road two police cruisers at 5:04 it is the sole responsibility of the con- called at 2:34 p.m. Friday to A report of a motor vehicle p.m. Friday at Beth El Cem- report that an unknown animal cerned party to contact the relevant crash at 10:59 a.m. Friday at etery at 506 Lowell St. Both was under her house. police department and have the Bessom and Pleasant streets; vehicles had minor scratches. A caller from Foster Road department issue a notice of correc- at 10:49 a.m. Sunday at A report of a hit-and-run reported nding a lost dog at tion to the Daily Item. Corrections or Pleasant Street and Baldwin motor vehicle crash at 9:35 4:31 p.m. Friday. Animal Con- clarications will not be made without Road. p.m. Friday at Manziel, Inc. at trol was noti ed and was able express notice of change from the ar- A caller reported a trac- 96 Foster St. An of cer spoke to contact the owner. tor trailer hit a parked car at with the owner of the suspect A Galloupes Point Road resting police department. 11:50 a.m. Friday on Atlantic vehicle, who reported she had resident called at 3:24 p.m. Avenue. run home to grab a pen and Saturday to report that his dog LYNN A report of a hit-and-run mo- was returning to the scene to had escaped. He later called tor vehicle crash at 6:11 p.m. leave a note. Police con rmed back to report that the dog Arrests Friday on Pleasant Street. a note was left. was found next door. A hit-and-run motor vehicle David Cannady, 36, of 182 Multiple reports at 3:30 FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Complaints crash was reported at 6:08 p.m. of a loose dog on Essex Washington St., was arrested p.m. Saturday at Stop & Shop Street. Animal control was no- A report by the U.S. Capitol Police describes a and charged with operation A report of a strange man at at 19 Howley St. ti ed and the dog’s owner was multitude of missteps that left the force unpre- of a motor vehicle with a sus- the door at 6:10 p.m. Satur- Adolfo Mendez, 34, of 20 N located. pared for the Jan. 6 insurrection. pended license, unregistered day on Jersey Street. A teen- Franklin St., Lynn, was issued A Jessie Street resident re- motor vehicle, uninsured mo- ager who was home alone a summons after a minor mo- ported an injured rabbit in her tor vehicle, number plate vio- reported a man he didn’t know tor vehicle crash at Gaeta’s yard at 12 p.m. Sunday. Ani- lation to conceal ID, and on a was banging on the door and Shell & Citgo, 14 Newbury St., mal Control was noti ed. Watchdog: Capitol warrant for two counts of op- had owers in his hands. The at 6:16 p.m. Saturday. eration of a motor vehicle with caller said the man left the A car into a building was Complaints a suspended license, OUI-li- owers. Police reported it may reported at 6:44 p.m. Satur- Police negligent quor, number plate violation, have been a delivery. day at The Container Store at A report at 6:35 a.m. Friday marked lanes violation, alco- 210C Andover St. The store of a construction crew at Eis- hol from an open container Fire was closed after the crash, but man’s Beach starting work too ahead of Jan. 6 in a motor vehicle, and no in- early in the morning. The caller A caller reported a room in the building inspector deemed spection/sticker at 7:03 p.m. stated that this was an ongo- By Mary Clare Congressional Community his house was on re at 5:02 there was no structural dam- Sunday. ing problem. Jalonick and its legislative process," a.m. Sunday on Nanepash- age. Kyle Castillo, 21, of 1 Gold- A report at 6:44 a.m. Friday ASSOCIATED PRESS the report says, according emet Street. Police reported A car into a pole was re- berg Road, Peabody, was ar- ported at 12:33 a.m. Monday of a man near Vinnin Liquors to a summary released by rested on a courtesy booking the basement re was extin- WASHINGTON — The the House Administration guished. at the Cabaret Lounge at 96 on Paradise Road kicking Capitol Police force was and on a warrant for armed Newbury St. something on someone’s Committee. assault with intent to murder, hobbled by inadequate in- In Friday's statement, A report of a hit-and-run property and gesturing at an- telligence gathering ahead assault and battery with a Vandalism motor vehicle crash at 8:34 other person. the Capitol Police said of the Jan. 6 siege, a watch- dangerous weapon, posses- a.m. Monday at 36 Paleologos An employee at Walgreens they have already taken A report of vandalism at 10 dog says in a new internal sion of a rearm without a re- St. A caller reported she saw on Paradise Road requested "signi cant steps" to im- p.m. Friday on Nahant Street. report, alarming lawmak- arm identi cation card, home a vehicle strike her neighbor’s to speak with an of cer at prove counterintelligence A caller reported someone ers who are concerned for invasion, and armed robbery car. She confronted the wom- 2:27 p.m. Friday regarding a and agreed that a stand- had smashed the window of their own safety amid ris- at 10:28 a.m. Monday. an, who said she did not care suspicious person who had alone intelligence division his car, saying there was glass ing threats against mem- Nekitha Tinnis, 31, of 70 and drove away. Jacquelin Her- been in and out of the store. would be helpful, but said all over the place. He didn’t bers of Congress. Granite St., Apt. 25C, was nandez-Degenao, of 11 Harri- An Ocean Avenue resident they'd need more money to know if anything was taken. Capitol Police Inspector arrested and charged with son Ave., Salem, was issued called the station at 4:54 p.m. achieve it. The statement An of cer reported he had no- General Michael Bolton OUI-liquor and marked lanes a summons for leaving the Friday to report that a con- says the Capitol Police ticed a landscaping crew cut- will testify Monday in the violation at 12:31 a.m. Mon- ting along Kimball Road and scene of a motor vehicle crash struction crew was sanding have about 30 agents and day. with property damage. the house next door, causing a rst of three House hear- analysts doing the same Nahant Street, and thought ings this week on what they may have kicked up a large amount of dust to come job as more than 100 in the went wrong during the Accidents rock that smashed the window. Assaults toward his house, and he was Secret Service, while the Jan. 6 insurrection. Law- Vandalism was reported at concerned that it may contain Capitol Police had 9,000 makers are investigating A report of a motor vehicle 12:07 p.m. Saturday on Green A report of an assault at lead. Police determined that cases in 2020 and the Se- crash at 2:40 p.m. Sunday Street. A caller reported she 6:49 p.m. Friday at 9 Roycroft the crew was following health the riots as they contem- cret Service had 8,000. at Ford and Locust streets; found a glass door was shat- Road. A caller reported her codes. plate overhauling security. The House is also sched- at 3:52 p.m. Sunday at 8 tered when she was leaving 8-year-old neighbor threw a At 11:48 p.m. Friday, a Many lawmakers are re- uled to hear this week from Chisholm Lane; at 6:13 p.m. her house. She thought it was piece of wood at her on Thurs- Currier Court caller reported ceiving threats and worry former acting Defense Sec- Sunday at 50 Goodridge St.; vandalized by a former tenant. day. She said there have been hearing their neighbor and a for their safety after the retary Christopher Miller, at 8:02 p.m. Sunday at 160 past incidents with the same younger man arguing. U.S. Capitol was so easily who will testify about his Fairmount Ave.; at 7:55 a.m. PEABODY neighbor. A report of loud music com- breached on Jan. 6 by sup- role in approving National Monday at 111 Marianna St. ing from Burke’s Tumbling porters of then-President Guard troops during the A report of a hit-and-run mo- Breaking and Entering Academy at 8:33 a.m. Satur- Donald Trump who want- insurrection. The troops tor vehicle crash at 7:18 a.m. Arrests ed to overturn the election. A report of a motor vehicle day. Everything was quiet when did not arrive until several Monday at 44 Union Court. The rioters were hunting Jefrey M. Abreu-Nunez, 25, breaking and entering at 8:38 an of cer arrived. hours after the riots began, A report of a police motor for lawmakers, calling out of 50 Hollingsworth St., Apt. a.m. Saturday at 24 Tracey St. A report of a loud party in a subject that has attract- vehicle crash at 1:46 p.m. House Speaker Nancy Pe- 2, Lynn, was arrested and A caller reported his car was the back of a building on Bur- ed intense interest in Con- Monday at Boston and Wash- losi and then-Vice Presi- charged with speeding, failure broken into overnight. rill Street at 11:13 p.m. Sat- gress. ington streets. to stop/yield, and on a war- urday. dent Mike Pence by name Miller is expected to ap- rant at 2:12 a.m. Monday. Complaints An Essex Street resident re- as they roamed the build- pear Wednesday before the Theft Amos F. Cutter III, 49, of ported at 11:23 p.m. Saturday ing and members ed the House Oversight Commit- 1 Mooney Ave., Salem, was A report of a neighborhood that he had been followed by House and Senate. In a tee alongside former acting A report of a robbery at 9:19 arrested and charged with dispute at 7:02 p.m. Friday at another vehicle and wished to statement Friday, the Cap- Attorney General Jeffrey p.m. Sunday at 7-Eleven at 50 OUI-liquor, failure to stop/ Mobile Estates at 286 New- speak to police. itol Police said that there Rosen and District of Co- Western Ave. yield, and failure to stop for bury St. A caller reported his A Stetson Avenue resident has been a 107 percent in- lumbia Police Chief Robert A report of a larceny at police at 9:01 p.m. Friday. neighbor was banging on his called to report that a bellig- crease in threats against Contee III. All three were 11:06 a.m. Monday at 23 Zachary David Ramos, 26, door and challenging him to a erent stranger was on his front members of Congress this part of frantic meetings Echo Grove Ave.; at 1:28 p.m. of 286 Newbury St., Apt. 151, ght. Vincent Serrentino, 59, porch causing problems at year compared to 2020 that day as Capitol Police Monday at 130 Neptune Blvd.; was arrested and charged with of 286 Newbury St., Apt. 161, 1:17 p.m. Sunday. and "provided the unique begged for backup. at 2:01 p.m. Monday at 17 domestic assault and battery, was summoned for threat- A report of loud music from threat environment we Army and Pentagon Hovey Terrace; at 2:47 p.m. assault and battery with a ening to commit a crime and Burrill Street at 3:41 p.m. currently live in, the De- leaders have repeatedly Monday at 57 Shepard St. dangerous weapon, strangu- assault. Sunday. partment is con dent the denied any efforts to delay lation or suffocation, mali- A report of suspicious activ- A report of loud construc- number of cases will con- the Guard response. Miller LYNNFIELD cious destruction of property, ity at 11:51 p.m. Friday at 38 tion noise from inside G Bar tinue to increase." denied in a Vice News in- and larceny under $1,200 at Keys Drive. A caller reported on Humphrey Street at 10:32 Bolton's report said that terview in March that the Accidents 12:52 p.m. Saturday. two males, in their teens or p.m. Sunday. the department "has ex- response was unduly slow, 20s, were using ashlights to A report of youth kicking perienced issues" because saying, "It comes back to A report of a motor vehicle Accidents look into vehicles in the back doors and being loud at 12:12 of the increase in threats understanding how the crash at 8:13 a.m. Saturday of the complex. An of cer re- a.m. Monday on Doherty Cir- over the last ve years military works." He said at Donovan’s Liquor at 449 N A caller reported a pedestri- ported a group of kids was cle. and recommended that "this isn't a video game," Broadway; at 12:57 p.m. Sat- an was hit by a motor vehicle playing manhunt. the force hire more agents adding "it's not 'Black Ops urday on N Broadway. at 2:56 p.m. Friday at Brown A report of a disturbance Hazardous conditions who are dedicated to as- Call of Duty.'" School, 150 Lynn St. The per- at 9:22 a.m. Saturday at 96 sessing threats. It said The House Administra- Complaints son declined medical atten- Washington St. and 2 Clement At 4:15 p.m. Friday, a driver multiple de ciencies led tion Committee will also tion. Ave. A caller reported he saw a called to report that they had to a lack of communication hear this week from Chris- A report of reworks at 6:32 A report of a motor vehicle man throwing rocks at his girl- blown a tire due to a large pot- and guidance ahead of the topher Failla, the architect p.m. Friday at 57 Locust St. A crash at 3:23 p.m. Friday at friend’s car. An of cer reported hole on Essex Street near the siege and recommended a of the Capitol, who is one caller reported an ongoing is- 47 Lake Shore Road; at 6:53 the person was frustrated over Lynn line. stand-alone division simi- of three of cials sitting on sue with a neighbor setting off p.m. Friday at Santander Bank car troubles. A report of a number of lar to the U.S. Secret Ser- a board that oversees the reworks. at 300 Andover St.; at 9:58 hypodermic needles on the vice that protects the pres- A caller reported a group of a.m. Saturday on Church Capitol Police. ground in the parking lot of the ident. youths was climbing trees and Street; at 12:59 p.m. Saturday SWAMPSCOTT Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a train station on Railroad Ave- "A stand-alone entity, throwing bikes into the street at 163 Washington St. and Connecticut Democrat and nue at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. with a de ned mission ded- at 8:07 p.m. Saturday. 124 Foster St.; at 3:45 p.m. Accidents chair of the House Appro- A caller reported two kids Saturday at Bagel World Bak- icated to countersurveil- priations Committee, said At 12:37 p.m. Sunday, an Scams lance activities in support last week that a $2 billion were destroying a bike in the ery & Deli at 10 Sylvan St.; at accident on Lincoln House Av- high school parking lot on 10:29 p.m. Saturday at 3 Vio- At 1:44 p.m. Friday, a Green- of protecting the Congres- supplemental spending enue. One person was uncon- sional Community, would bill that the House is ex- Pillings Pond Road at 4:02 let Road; at 9:25 a.m. Sunday scious in a vehicle. wood Avenue resident reported p.m. Sunday. Police located at 137 Lowell St. and 91 End- a scam regarding a supposed improve the Department's pected to take up soon will ability to identify and dis- have a focus on increased the bike near the exit of the icott St.; at 4:51 p.m. Sunday Animals federal warrant. The caller had school, but were unable to nd at Nordstrom at 210N Andover not given out any personal in- rupt individuals or groups training, intelligence anal- the youths. St.; at 6:53 a.m. Monday at A report of an escaped dog formation or suffered any loss. intent on engaging in ille- ysis and capabilities for gal activity directed at the the police force. U.S. restores transgender health protections denied by Trump

By Ricardo across society, from mil- can lead individuals to dismal chapter which a Alonso-Zaldivar itary service, to housing, forgo care, which can have federal agency sought to ASSOCIATED PRESS to employment opportu- serious negative health remove civil rights pro- nities. consequences," said HHS tections." But some con- WASHINGTON — The The policy announce- Secretary Xavier Becerra. servatives warned that federal government will ment by the Department protect gay and trans- "Everyone — including doctors could be forced to gender people against sex of Health and Human LGBTQ people — should perform gender reassign- discrimination in health Services af rms that fed- be able to access health ment procedures against care, the Biden admin- eral laws forbidding sex care, free from discrim- their professional judge- istration declared Mon- discrimination in health ination or interference, ment. day, reversing a Trump- care also protect gay and period." Becerra said HHS will era policy that narrowed transgender people. The Both opponents and now be aligned with a rights at the intersection Trump administration supporters of Biden's ac- landmark 6-3 Supreme of changing social mores had de ned "sex" to mean tion said it's likely to lead Court decision last year and sensitive medical de- gender assigned at birth, to litigation. in a workplace discrimi- thereby excluding trans- The American Medi- nation case, which estab- cisions. FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS It marked the latest step gender people from the cal Association said in a lished that federal laws by President Joe Biden to law's umbrella of protec- Equality March for Unity and Pride partici- statement that the Biden against sex discrimination advance the rights of gay tion. pants march past the White House in Washing- administration "did the on the job also protect gay and transgender people "Fear of discrimination ton. right thing" by ending "a and transgender people. A6 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 Peabody leading North Shore into a Safe Summer

SUMMER another 3,492 partially From A1 vaccinated. Salem Mayor Kimber- North Shore that we ley Driscoll, who chairs missed out on last year the coalition, agreed. — coming back together “We need a regional ap- at our restaurants for live proach to public health music and the in-person education and community activities that bring us building, to ensure that joy.” every resident who wants The coalition includes a vaccine can get one, and 10 North Shore commu- that those who are un- nities: Beverly, Danvers, sure about vaccination Gloucester, Hamilton, are provided with accu- Marblehead, Nahant, rate information to make Newburyport, Peabody, the best possible decision Salem and Swampscott. It for themselves, their fam- aims to provide consistent ilies, and their communi- and clear public health ty,” she said. guidance regarding vac- The Safe Summer 10- cination and COVID-safe week campaign includes behaviors throughout the partnerships with local region. businesses to encourage Swampscott Town Ad- responsible reopening ministrator Sean Fitz- through vaccination. The gerald said that well over coalition plans to imple- 50 percent of Swampscott ment an aggressive social residents are fully vacci- media, print and public nated, but his concern is space marketing cam- reaching those “pockets of paign to motivate resi- risk” in areas where vac- dents to get vaccinated so cination has been slow. they can safely return to “We all want to get back their favorite summer ac- to community and be able tivities. to enjoy summer on the A partnership with North Shore,” he said. Mass General Brigham’s “This is one of the great- Community Messen- est spots in the world in ger program has been summer, but if you can’t established to provide ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK get a chop suey sandwich multilingual vaccination at Salem Willows or walk Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. of Peabody strives to bring summer fun back to the North information. Materials Shore. down Lynn (Shore) Drive, will be distributed to lo- that’s not summer. By cal healthcare providers, respond to areas with the provided to the 10 com- from moving forward, and iors in the spring of 2021.” broadening the scope of houses of worship, non- greatest need. munities by the Depart- the local boards of health “Sharon (Cameron) is a vaccinations, we can get profit organizations and Peabody Health Direc- ment of Public Health in chose to reallocate the rock star,” said Fitzger- back to normal so much other service providers. tor Sharon Cameron said 2020 to support a shared funding to ensure more ald, who was the chief of sooner.” New ambassador pro- the coalition will also be staff for former Peabody Marblehead Public grams in Peabody and Sa- looking for important “We all want to get back to commu- Mayor Michael Bonfati. Health Director Andrew lem will pay residents to input from businesses, “I remember interviewing Petty said a regional ap- conduct vaccination out- adding that “we will be nity and be able to enjoy summer on her with the mayor when proach is the best way to reach in neighborhoods speaking to business- she was hired. She was a get everyone vaccinated. that have been dispropor- es about ways they can the North Shore. By broadening the star then. “We’ve been working tionately impacted by the help us promote the ben- “There are a lot of bright with other communities virus. efits of vaccination to our scope of vaccinations, we can get lights on the North Shore all along to get people As of May 6, 46 percent residents.” and she likes to fly under vaccinated,” he said. “It’s of residents in the coa- Coalition spokesperson back to normal so much sooner.” the radar, but her ability not a one-community is- lition’s 10 communities Emilee Regan said the –Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt to lead at a time when the sue. What’s good for us is have been fully vaccinat- program is being fund- position has never been good for everyone.” ed, while 60 percent have ed through a repurposed this important has been Petty said approxi- received one dose. The co- grant that was received visiting-nurses program robust outreach and com- brilliant.” mately 10,000 of Marble- alition will track commu- prior to the pandemic. for new mothers,” Re- munications that will en- Anne Marie Tobin can head’s 19,306 residents nity vaccination progress “Grant funding for the gan said. “The pandemic courage vaccine uptake be reached at atobin@ are fully vaccinated with weekly to identify and campaign was originally prevented that program and COVID-safe behav- itemlive.com. Swampscott church ready to fight school Lynn, Nahant,

CHURCH the school would be built. “For many school par- tified significant safety Swampscott pull the From A1 The SBC submitted a ents, despite posted and and operational benefits proposal for the $97.5 advertised rules, what from an exit for the new “We have suggested million school building works for them is all school onto Forest Avenue several alternative ideas to the Massachusetts that matters,” the letter using the rear portion of plug on fireworks to the SBC, as have our School Building Author- says. “Current traffic and the existing UU church ume of illegal fireworks, neighbors,” the letter says. ity (MSBA) for potential parking restrictions are parking lot and driveway,” FIREWORKS “If the Town, nevertheless, shot off in the months reimbursement on May ignored now. Realistically, he said. “The Town is com- From A1 insists on proceeding with both before and after July 5. The MSBA, a quasi-in- how will the Town and the mitted to working with the now-threatened tak- Traditionally, Swamp- 4, was exacerbated by the dependent government School Committee effec- the church to ensure that scott and Lynn do their ing by eminent domain cancellation of last year’s authority created to fund tively enforce these traffic any easement is complet- fireworks displays on July of an easement over the displays. capital improvement proj- and parking rules?” ed with minimal impact to 3, and Nahant’s show is Church property, the Town The subcommittee will ects in the state’s public In an interview with The its property.” on the holiday. should be aware that the discuss possible options to schools, does not reim- Item last week, SBC Chair Goodman’s letter also The communities made Church has not changed reduce the usage of illegal burse costs related to land Suzanne Wright said that lists demands for the town their decisions despite its position in opposition fireworks in the city — in- purchases or eminent do- the board is continuing to if they plan to contin- ongoing attempts to vac- cluding a proposed home to any taking of its land.” main. study the potential traf- cinate people against If approved by a fall ue negotiations with the rule petition to increase church, including lump the virus. Even so, there fines — during a meeting town meeting and town- are still newly-reported wide vote, the proposed “The safety of our children is a para- sum and ongoing compen- scheduled for Tuesday at COVID-19 cases each day, 4 p.m. elementary school, on the sation for expenses relat- according to a statement “While we all miss cele- site of the current Stanley mount objective for this project.” ed to the easement, com- released by the City of brating the Fourth of July School, would replace all prehensive insurance, and Lynn, and it is not antic- as a community, we are –Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald assurance that the ease- ipated that the state will three elementary schools still seeing too many of ment will not be expanded have opened restrictions in town and have a capac- our friends and neighbors at any point in the future. on gathering limits to ity of 900 students. Ac- According to Goodman’s fic impacts of the school, impacted by COVID-19,” The town must also fulfill a point where the three cording to previous pre- letter, the church has not and emphasized the im- said Fitzgerald. “With the promises that it pre- communities feel it is sentations by the SBC, received communication portance of the project for this, I am proud of the cit- viously made, including safe to hold an event that the current design of the from the town about the improving the education izens from Swampscott, providing a traffic officer would draw such a large school would require traf- issue since a March 11 of the town’s elementa- Lynn and Nahant who fic to exit through the phone call from Spellios. ry-school students. and enforcing traffic and crowd. “While it is disappoint- understand that getting church’s property during Goodman said the “In order to provide the parking restrictions. vaccinated is one of the busy drop-off and pick- church has also not yet best safety for our kids, Goodman told The Item ing to have to cancel the annual fireworks display most patriotic things we up times, but the road received a response to we have to provide anoth- that negotiations could for a second consecutive can do to help each other would be closed at all oth- the letter, which spells er access route out of our not continue until the year, the decision to can- celebrate our commitment er times, forcing cars to out several specific con- schools,” she said. church sees a formal, to life, liberty and happi- written proposal from the cel this year’s show was exit the way they came on cerns about the proposal, Town Administrator made in order to con- ness. town. Whitman Road. including environmental Sean Fitzgerald echoed tinue to prioritize the “You can count on the “There’s never been a While the town has not worries and traffic issues this in a statement, say- health and safety of our fact that as a nation, as a said definitively that it which go beyond cars coming that the new elemen- negotiation, and there’s residents,” said McGee. commonwealth, as a city, will take the land by em- ing through the property. tary school was one of the never been a specific, de- “Though we are moving and as a town we are all inent domain if necessary, The letter also expressed most important invest- tailed request,” he said. forward through the state looking forward to a time the topic has been brought fears that people would ments the community “There can’t be a negotia- reopening plan and vacci- we can all celebrate with up at several communi- park on the church prop- would make in the coming tion with a moving target nating more residents, the each other as a community meetings, and Select erty to go into the school, decades. and when the party seek- threat of the pandemic is ty,” he said. Board Chair Peter Spell- or that pedestrians and “The safety of our chil- ing something hasn’t put not yet over. “The adjustments we ios said at a campaign cyclists would use the dren is a paramount ob- in a formal proposal.” “We must remain vig- have made as a region forum last month that he easement for access to the jective for this project. The Tréa Lavery can be ilant to minimize the and individual communi- was open to the idea as a building, not just to exit school design team and reached at tlavery@item- threat of any further ties throughout this pan- last resort to ensure that during approved times. traffic engineer have iden- live.com. spread of the virus until demic have been difficult, these types of larger gath- but the core of each deci- erings are deemed to be sion has emphasized the safe,” he said. health of our residents The decision came sev- and neighbors,” said Bar- Catch up with your eral days after the Lynn letta. “Right now, we are City Council announced taking incremental steps the formation of an Illegal with reopening and hope favorite team Fireworks Enforcement that sometime soon we Committee, which will will be able to gather in combat the use of person- crowd sizes like that of in Item Sports! al, illegal fireworks in the typical Fourth of July cel- city, particularly during ebrations.” the summer months. Steve Krause can be Police and city officials reached at skrause@item- felt the increase in the vol- live.com. TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A7

ITEM PHOTOS | JULIA HOPKINS The Lynnfield Center Water District meeting is held outside at the high school. Voters approve two major capitol projects. Lynnfield to spend $9.8 million to improve water quality

WATER has been a natural accu- From A1 mulation of excess iron and manganese in the Resources Authority groundwater, resulting in (MWRA) for supplemental discoloration. The project water. will also help to improve Townsend Road resident water pressure, thereby Michael Walsh said the enhancing the fire depart- capital project addressed ment’s ability to contain only “short-term problems fires. when we need long-term The MWRA water distri- solutions. bution system will be es- “Nine million dollars is tablished with Wakefield a lot of money and I don’t through an interconnec- think they studied all of tion on Main Street at Bay the options. It’s an awfully State Road. big bill.” The connection will Some attendees ex- add up to 250 gallons per pressed concern over the minute of MWRA water way the article was writ- to the district’s capacity, ten, saying the article improving flow and water should be limited only to pressure. This would sup- the Glen Drive filter plant. plement existing supply Alan Dresios proposed by nearly 25 percent. an amendment to the ar- The project includes ticle, which would have all costs associated with limited the project to the MWRA membership, in- Glen Drive plant, but the cluding a membership motion failed by a vote of charge of $1.5 to 1.6 mil- 66-48. lion and another $250,000 On a subsequent vote, to $300,000 for permit- the article as presented ting. in the warrant (which Fire Chief Glenn Davis needed a two-thirds vote), has been a strong support- passed by an overwhelm- er of the capital program. ing margin (96-17). “The project will The night’s other major help sustain pressures Residents gather for the annual Lynnfield Center Water District meeting held outside at the high article, which sought au- throughout our entire school. Residents hoped to resolve the ongoing water-quality issues in the town. thorization for the district fire-suppression system in decades to come.” Challenger Shannon ects, including upgraded The capital project is ex- to enter into a 20-year periods of high demand,” Board of Water Com- Gilmartin Cuddy defeated water meter infrastruc- pected to be completed in agreement with neigh- he said in a letter to the missioners Chair Joseph incumbent James Alexan- ture, purchase of equip- 2023. boring Wakefield to sup- district. “This project best T. Maney was elected to der by a margin of 94-46 ment including a truck LCWD serves approxi- ply supplemental water, serves the safety of all of a second three-year term, and was elected to a one- signboard and Bobcat at- mately 2,600 households, passed by a majority vote. these residents and build- defeating Ryan Collard year term as treasurer. tachment, tank upgrades which represents two- The Glen Drive project ings in this manner. It is by a 102-37 margin while Alexander had served as at Knoll Road and Wing thirds of the town. will improve the consis- well-thought-out, efficient Timothy Doyle, who was treasurer since 2000. Road, and upgrades at the Anne Marie Tobin can be tency in water quality for and will create a system running unopposed, was Ratepayers also ap- Station 3 water treatment reached at atobin@item- certain areas where there that can be relied upon for re-elected as board clerk. proved several other proj- plant on Phillips Road. live.com. AGs urge Facebook to drop Saugus approves ‘Instagram for kids’ proposal $2.9M pipeline project PIPELINE the Compost Facility Re- By Mark Pratt ing one, as this platform Facebook in a statement and behaviors.” From A1 volving Fund. ASSOCIATED PRESS appeals primarily to chil- Monday said it is explor- The effort of the attor- The Town Meeting will dren who otherwise do not ing Instagram for kids to neys general is backed by surviving parents or reconvene by Zoom at 7:30 A bipartisan group of guardians of U.S. Military or would not have an Ins- give parents more control Campaign for a Commer- p.m. Monday, May 17, pro- 44 attorneys general has and National Guard mem- tagram account,” said the over what children who cial-Free Childhood. vided that the Finance written to Facebook CEO letter, signed by the attor- are already online are ex- “Facebook faces a criti- bers killed in service or Mark Zuckerberg urg- Committee is able to pro- neys general of 40 states, posed to, will make every cal choice: will they plow missing in action. ing him to drop company vide recommendations on the District of Columbia effort to protect children, ahead with their ill-con- Town Meeting members plans for a version of Ins- remaining warrant arti- and three U.S. territories. and will not show adver- ceived plan to ensnare also approved an appro- tagram for children under cles before then. The com- Children under 13 are tising on the platform. young children, or will priation of $26,700.10 the age of 13, Massachu- mittee is next scheduled technically not allowed “We are developing they listen to the growing from the Transportation setts Attorney General Infrastructure Fund for to meet on Wednesday. to use the Instagram app these experiences in con- chorus of parents, experts, Maura Healey announced line painting on the town’s Tréa Lavery can be in its current form due sultation with experts in advocates, lawmakers and Monday. to federal privacy regu- child development, child streets and a transfer of reached at tlavery@item- regulators who are telling The attorneys gener- lations. But Facebook in safety and mental health, $30,000 from free cash to live.com. them that an Instagram al in the letter said they March confirmed a report and privacy advocates,” are concerned about so- by Buzzfeed News, say- the company said. “We kids’ site will undermine cial media’s effects on the ing it is “exploring a par- also look forward to work- young children’s healthy Spring Cleanups development and right to physical and emotional ent-controlled experience” ing with legislators and and well-being of children, the on Instagram. regulators, including the privacy?” Executive Di- potential for increased “It’s shameful that Face- nation’s attorneys gener- rector Josh Golin said in a Tree Removal cyberbullying, possible book is ignoring the very al.” statement. and vulnerability to online real threat that social Facebook also pointed Facebook faced similar predators, and what they media poses to the safety out that it is a founding criticism in 2017 when Dog Waste called Facebook’s “check- and well-being of young sponsor of the Digital Well- it launched the Messen- Removal ered record” in protecting children in an attempt ness Lab at Boston Chil- ger Kids app, touted as a children on its platforms. to profit off of a vulnera- dren’s Hospital, launched way for children to chat Low Rates “It appears that Face- ble segment of our pop- in March to study the ef- with family members book is not responding to ulation,” Healey said in fects of digital technology and friends approved by Call • 877-688-7667 a need, but instead creat- a statement. on kids’ “brains, bodies, parents. $2.29 PAYLESS OIL All Cities and Towns call 781-593-7700 ext. 2 No Minimum. 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Going to college has northern part of New Peabody natives Miran- shown me what a variety Hampshire are afforded da Hughes and Jennifer of voices there are in the the same writing opportu- Puzzo, along with Bev- erly's Brooke Delp and literary world, and that nities as students else- Hampton Beach native all you need to get started where in the state,” said Mae Fraser, will lead are your life experiences. Peary. the charge in an event — I want students to be The festival will also scheduled to run on May empowered with the idea include a screenwriting 14 and 15 — that has been that they belong in the workshop run by Delp, dubbed The North Country writing realm. while Fraser will be Young Writers’ Festival. “You don’t always organizing a workshop on The free festival is get this opportunity,” processing the COVID-19 she said. “By meeting pandemic through poetry. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS designed for students in seventh to 12th grade with published authors and The festival is made The Rev. Megan Rohrer was elected bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran an interest in creative talking about their work, possible through the Church in Americas Sierra paci c synod after serving at the Grace Lu- writing, whether it be as a students may be inspired support of the Academy of theran Church in San Francisco since 2014. career path, college major to write their own book.” American Poets, the An- or hobby. New Hampshire Poet drew W. Mellon Founda- Hughes will be conduct- Laureate and Salem State tion, the Neil and Louise ing a workshop on ash c- University Professor Al- Tillotson Fund, and the tion, while Puzzo will host exandria Peary will be New Hampshire Human- Lutherans elect a book discussion on New helping the students run ities Collaborative. York Times bestseller "A the festival. Participants must Curse So Dark and Lonely." Peary is also a 2020 register by May 12 at The festival will include recipient of an Academy https://www.wmcc.edu/ a reading and a ques- of American Poets Lau- north-country-young-writ- Megan Rohrer first tion-and-answer segment reate Fellowship which ers-festival/ to participate. with the book’s author, recognized her mindful Dan Kane can be Brigid Kemmerer. writing workshops for reached at dkane@item- transgender bishop "My hope is that, after survivors of the opioid live.com. By Paul O'donnell ordained in the ELCA in a person coming to terms ASSOCIATED PRESS 2006 and the rst to serve physically and spiritually as a pastor when called to with their gender. Amid outcry, NBC says it will (RNS) — The Rev. Me- Grace Lutheran in 2014. As seminaries welcome gan Rohrer was elected Well known for advocat- openly transgender stu- not air Golden Globes in 2022 bishop of the Evangelical ing for LGBTQ rights in dents, church lags behind. Lutheran Church in Amer- By Jake Coyle street activism, preaching "It's an honor to be called ASSOCIATED PRESS ica's Sierra Paci c synod and writing, Rohrer, 41, to serve the Sierra Paci c on Saturday, becoming the who uses the pronouns Synod," Rohrer said to NEW YORK — Amid rst transgender person they and them, is also rec- Religion News Service in a growing pressure on the to serve as bishop in the ognized for their work with written statement. "During Hollywood Foreign Press denomination or in any of the homeless. They have this time when some imag- Association from studios, the U.S.' major Christian also attained minor celeb- ine trans people at their stars and large swaths faiths. rity status stemming from worst, Lutherans have of the lm industry, NBC Rohrer, pastor of Grace appearances on the tele- once again declared that said Monday that it will Lutheran Church in San vision series "Queer Eye" transgender people are not air the Golden Globes Francisco and community and in pro les in Time beautiful children of God. in 2022, putting in doubt chaplain coordinator for magazine and Cosmopoli- Thank you to everyone who the viability of one of Hol- lywood's oldest and most- the San Francisco Police tan, where they recounted has been praying for me watched award shows. Department, was the rst their struggles as a young and my family as I accept Criticism of the HFPA, transgender person to be LGBTQ Christian and as this call." which puts on the Globes FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS and has been denounced for a lack of diversity and Signage promoting the 77th annual Golden for ethical improprieties, Globe Awards and NBC appears in Beverly Local news in the palm of your hand reached such a pitch Mon- Hills, Calif. day that Tom Cruise a position to air the show — particularly around returned his three Globes in January 2023." the size and speed of to the press association's The Hollywood Foreign membership growth — headquarters, accord- Press Association, long a will tackle the HFPA's ing to a person who subject of ridicule from systemic diversity and in- was granted anonymity even its own telecast clusion challenges, or the because they weren't au- hosts, has come under re lack of clear standards for thorized to speak publicly following an investigative how your members should about the decision. report in February by The operate," Netix co-chief In a statement, NBC Los Angeles Times that executive Ted Sarandos said it believes the Holly- recounted the organiza- wrote in a letter to the wood Foreign Press Asso- tion's questionable record group. ciation — which is facing on diversity — including, In a letter sent Sunday possible boycotts over the presently, no Black mem- and shared with reporters lack of inclusiveness of its bers among its roughly 90 Monday, WarnerMedia membership from Netix, voting members. said it would cease hold- Warner Bros. and many The press association ing screenings and other Hollywood actors — is has pledged to thoroughly committed to reform. 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©2021 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 Lynn eld guts out a win over Triton in the third inning and SOFTBALL three runs scored. Ava Marotta (1-for-3 with one By Daniel Kane walk) had two RBI and ITEM STAFF one run scored, while Reil- LYNNFIELD — The ly Ganter also drove in a Lynnfield softball team pair of runs. went back and forth with Ava Gamache and Ce- visiting Triton Monday, lia Carbone each had one but in the end the Pio- RBI. Catie Kampersal ran neers gutted out a 8-6 for Ganter — who also win over their Cape Ann pitched all seven innings League rivals. — and scored two runs. It was the first win of the Lauren Amico also scored year for a young Lynnfield a pair of runs. team that didn't falter de- "We'll take it," Marinel- spite facing a 5-3 hole in li said. "Reilly Ganter got the fourth inning. her first hit and it was "We didn't quit the whole a shot up the middle. If game," Lynnfield coach Chloe and Reilly get it go- Peter Marinelli said. "And ing, then you have a few of that's the important thing. the younger kids around I just love that. When them chipping in here and you've got young kids, it there it will be a good sea- all depends on if mistakes son for us." bother them and they car- Ganter had a solid out- ry it or they let it go. (Mon- ing on the mound, with six day), they let it go. And we strikeouts while allowing obviously played better one walk, five hits and five than we did the last game earned runs. against North Reading She helped her own (and 8-1 loss). I was very cause right from the start, happy with what the team knocking in Marotta on a did (Monday)." fielder's choice to get Lyn- The Pioneers got con- nfield on the board in the tributions up and down first inning. A Triton error the roster on the offen- also allowed Shapleigh sive side. Chloe Shapleigh to score and the Pioneers went up 2-0 early. brought the big bat for ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS the Pioneers, going 3-for- 4 with a solo home run GUTS, B2 Lynn eld’s Chloe Shapleigh makes contact with the ball during the game against Triton. Classical moves on to GBL Final and Olivia Waterman also for control of the ball near GIRLS SOCCER played well in the mid- midfield and sent a perfect By Mike Alongi field. long-distance pass up the ITEM SPORTS EDITOR Despite Somerville com- field to a streaking Mateo, ing out of the gates with who got past her defend- SOMERVILLE — The some strong play, Classical er and got in all alone. Lynn Classical girls soccer was able to withstand the Mateo shot the ball right team has hit its stride at early pressure and keep under the arm of the div- the perfect time, putting the game even. The Rams ing Somerville goalkeeper, together another com- finally broke through late making it 2-1 Rams. plete performance in a 3-0 in the first half, getting a Classical went back to win over Greater Boston great scoring opportunity the same formula late in League foe Somerville in before Delaney Dana got the second half for the a GBL semifinal game at taken down in the box to third and final goal, with Dilboy Stadium Monday earn a penalty kick for Collins once again send- afternoon. Classical. ing a perfect long-distance “What an unbelievable Page was chosen to take pass to Mateo for a goal. team win for us, I’m so the kick, and she didn’t “We were playing Jayda ecstatic for these girls,” disappoint. Despite send- deep on the last defender, said Classical coach Mike ing the kick to the same and with her speed there Schena. “The girls played side that the goalie dove their hearts out and every was no way they could single one of them con- toward, Page put enough keep up with her,” said tributed to this win. We power behind the kick to Schena. got great pressure from knock it into the net for a Classical (6-1-1) now our midfield, our defend- 1-0 Classical lead. moves on to the GBL Fi- ers stopped any scoring “That play was really nal, where it will play on chances and it was just a started by Ava and Del- the road against a strong complete team win. With- aney with their pressure Revere team Wednesday out a full team effort, we deep in the offensive (TBD). don’t win that game.” zone,” said Schena. “With- “We faced them in the Junior Jayda Mateo led out their hard work, we very first game of the sea- the way on offense for the don’t get that PK opportu- son and tied 2-2, so we’re Rams, scoring two goals nity. And credit to Jessica expecting another tough, in the victory. Senior cap- for burying the shot.” even matchup,” said Sche- tain Jessica Page added The Rams took that mo- na. “We know we’re going one goal in the win, while mentum right into the to be in for a tough battle, senior captain Mary Col- early part of the second so we’re going to have to ITEM FILE PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS lins had two assists. Ava half. Within the first few come with our best perfor- Classical’s Jessica Page had one goal in a win over Somerville Monday. Thurman, Maggie Nerich minutes, Collins battled mance of the year.” Rams volleyball wraps up regular season with win over English

BASEBALL walks and one hit in four SCHOOL ROUNDUP St. John's Prep 16, innings. Malden Catholic 6 Nelly Carter went 3-for- By Danial Kane Nicholas Solitro led the 3 with two singles and a ITEM STAFF way for the Eagles with triple and a walk while four RBI in the win. DJ Pa- The Lynn Classical vol- knocking in three runs and checo and Sam Belliveau scoring three runs. leyball team celebrated Se- each had two RBI while Winthrop (2-0) hosts nior Night with a 3-0 win Patrick D'Amico, Eric Marblehead Wednesday over Lynn rival English Wing, Quinn Perkins, Pay- (4). Monday night. The Rams ton Palladino and Gavin BOYS LACROSSE won by set scores of 25- George all had one RBI. Lynnfield 10, 10, 25-14 and 25-14. With Peter Martin got the win North Reading 5 the win, Classical tied for on the mound with five Drew Damiani led the first place in the Greater strikeouts, while allowing way with four goals and Boston League this season two runs on two hits and one assist for Lynnfield. with a record of 6-1. four walks in three innings Myles Mckay had two of work. Seniors Brooke Warren goals and one assist while St. John's (2-0) hosts and Andry Vasquez were John Briggs scored one Xaverian Thursday (4). goal. Nik Marotta had six honored before the match. SOFTBALL saves. Samantha Thoeun and Danvers 19, Lynnfield is at Triton Izzy Faessler each had five Swampscott 2 Thursday (3:45) aces for the Rams. Chloe Despite the loss, Nico- Swampscott 15, Clement had a team high lette Fraser went 3-for-3 Gloucester 1 12 kills while Thoeun and with a double and one RBI Jack Russo had a great Reese Brinkler each had for the Big Blue day for Swampscott with three. Faessler and Thoeun Swampscott (0-2) hosts two goals and four assists. Beverly Wednesday (4). each had five assists while Zach Pierce and Jayson Winthrop 18, Codispoti each scored Thoeun added seven digs. Salem Academy 2 The Rams now focus on three goals. Liam Herlihy Pitcher Sophie Vitaled (two goals), Vinny Palm- the GBL playoffs Wednes- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK led the way again for the er (two goals, one assists), day (5) where they will Vikings with 10 strikeouts Classical’s Brooke Warrenwas one of two seniors honored before the host an opponent TBD. while allowing just two RAMS, B2 Ram’s Senior Night victory over English. B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE TUESDAY Marblehead at Winthrop (4) Peabody at Salem (4) Baseball Beverly at Swampscott (4) Lynnfield at Triton (3:45) Gloucester at Saugus (4:30) Danvers at Marblehead (4) Boys Lacrosse Softball Bishop Fenwick at Arlington Catholic St. Mary’s at Gloucester (4:30) (4) Boys Soccer Peabody at Winthrop (4) GBL Semifinals Malden Catholic at St. Mary’s (5) Chelsea at Revere (4) Girls Lacrosse English at Medford (4) Arlington Catholic at Bishop Fenwick (4) Boys Lacrosse Winthrop at Peabody (4) St. John’s Prep at Malden Catholic (5:30) Girls Soccer Swampscott at Danvers (7) GBL Final Classical at Revere (TBD) Girls Lacrosse Danvers at Swampscott (4) Boys Tennis Lowell Catholic at Bishop Fenwick Track (3:30) Saugus at Danvers (4:30) St. Mary’s at Austin Prep (3:30) WEDNESDAY Swampscott at Winthrop (4) Baseball Girls Tennis St. Mary’s at Malden Catholic (4) Bishop Fenwick at Lowell Catholic Arlington Catholic at Bishop Fenwick (3:30) (4) Arlington Catholic at St. Mary’s Beverly at Peabody (4) (3:30) Saugus at Winthrop (4:30) Salem at Saugus (3:45) Gloucester at Swampscott (6:30) Marblehead at Peabody (4) Softball Winthrop at Swampscott (4) Rockport at Lynnfield (3:45) Track Bishop Fenwick at Arlington Catholic Amesbury at Lynnfield (4) (4) Marblehead at Swampscott (4)

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Baseball 2 p.m ...... Polar Park opening ceremonies ...... NESN 3 p.m...... Triple A East: Syracuse at Worcester ...... NESN ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS 3:30 p.m...... Texas at San Francisco ...... MLB Network 7:10 p.m...... NY Yankees at Tampa Bay ...... ESPN Lynn eld pitcher Reilly Ganter had six strike outs in a win over Triton Monday. Oakland at Boston ...... NESN; WEEI-FM 93.7 10 p.m...... Seattle at LA Dodgers ...... MLB Network College baseball 8 p.m...... Oklahoma St. at Oklahoma ...... ESPN2 Lynn eld guts out a win over Triton Pro basketball 7:30 p.m...... Miami at Boston ...... NBCSB, TNT; WROR-FM 105.7 10 p.m...... New York at LA Lakers ...... TNT GUTS double and a wild pitch to another run, followed She pitched very well. Pro hockey From B1 go ahead 5-3 in the fourth by an RBI single from You need pitching. We've before Ganter struck out Ganter. Kampersal scored got pitching this year. We 7 p.m...... Boston at Washington ...... NESN+; WBZ-FM 98.5 But a Lynnfield error also back-to-back batters to get again later in the inning have a good shortstop. We Men’s soccer got Triton started in the 1 p.m...... Premier League: Leicester City at Man. United ...... NBCSN out of the inning. to stretch the lead to 8-5. have two good senior lead- third, and the Vikings 3:15 p.m...... Premier League: Crystal Palace at Southampton ...NBCSN Lynnfield chipped away Triton scored on a sac- ers. Now it's just a matter added a pair of runs of from there. Marotta rifice fly after a nice grab of bringing it along with their own to even things knocked in Amico in the from Gamache in left field the younger kids. I like NHL at 2-2. fourth and Kampersal but back-to-back putouts Shapleigh broke the tie scored on a fielder's choice by Shapleigh at shortstop what I see. It's just a mat- EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE in a big way next inning ter of giving them all as East Division West Division off the bat of Gamache in put the game away for GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA with her solo homer to the fifth to tie things up at Lynnfield. much playing time as we y-Pitt 56 37 16 3 77 196 156 x-Vegas 54 39 13 2 80 184 122 right-center, but Lynnfield 5-5. "I thought Reilly pitched can." x-Wash 55 35 15 5 75 189 162 x-Colorado 53 36 13 4 76 184 131 Lynnfield (1-1) hosts x-Boston 54 32 15 7 71 164 132 x-Minn 54 35 14 5 75 178 149 stranded two runners lat- The Pioneers finally well (Monday)," Marinelli x-N.Y. I 55 32 17 6 70 154 125 x-St. Louis 53 24 20 9 57 156 166 er in the inning. Triton fol- took control in the sixth said. "Six strikeouts and Rockport Wednesday N.Y. R 56 27 23 6 60 177 157 Arizona 56 24 26 6 54 153 176 Phila 55 24 23 8 56 159 199 lowed with a big two-run when Marotta drove in one walk is obviously good. (3:45). San Jose 55 21 27 7 49 151 193 N.J. 55 19 29 7 45 143 190 LA 53 21 26 6 48 141 157 Buffalo 56 15 34 7 37 138 199 Anaheim 56 17 30 9 43 126 179 Central Division North Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Carolina 55 36 11 8 80 179 131 GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Toronto 54 35 13 6 76 182 140 Rams volleyball wraps up regular x-Florida 55 36 14 5 77 185 153 x-TB 55 36 16 3 75 181 143 x-Edm 53 33 18 2 68 174 144 x-Nashville 55 30 23 2 62 151 154 x-Winni 53 28 22 3 59 160 149 Dallas 55 22 19 14 58 153 150 Montreal 54 24 21 9 57 153 160 Chicago 55 24 25 6 54 157 181 Calgary 52 23 26 3 49 138 149 Detroit 56 19 27 10 48 127 171 Ottawa 55 22 28 5 49 153 187 season with win over English Columbus 56 18 26 12 48 137 187 Vancouver 49 20 26 3 43 132 163 sey Litwin each scored two Fehr Gillett had two goals. lost to Tom Schroter and Sunday's Games Tuesday's Games RAMS goals. Zoe Bozarjian added Elizabeth Driscoll had Ryan Dunleaux 6-3, 6-2 in Chicago 4, Dallas 2 Boston at Washington, 7 p.m. From B1 Calgary 6, Ottawa 1 Vancouver at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. one goal. four saves in net. second doubles. Monday's Games Wednesday's Games Edmonton at Montreal, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Montreal, 5 p.m. Aidan Breault (two goals, St. Mary’s (0-2) hosts Marblehead (2-0) travels Lynnfield 3, N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 7 p.m. Toronto at Ottawa, 8 p.m. three saves), Christian Austin Prep Saturday (5). to Salem Thursday (4). North Reading 2 New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida, 7 p.m. Minnesota at St. Louis, 9 p.m. Pierro (one goals and Peabody 16 Beverly 2 Swampscott 12, The Pioneers won a tight Carolina at Nashville, 8 p.m. Vegas at San Jose, 9 p.m. Christian Urbano (one as- Hailee Lomasney led the Gloucester 0 one thanks to key wins Dallas at Chicago, 8 p.m. Thursday's Games Vancouver at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Minnesota at St. Louis, 8 p.m. sist) all contributed. way with 11 points in the Harper Clopton had from Emma Gallucci, Emil Colorado at Vegas, 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m. Loukas Pantazopoulos win while Amber Kirico- a game-high five goals Doguen and Lauren Gra- St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m. had three saves. ples was far behind with while Elizabeth Green va. Gallucci won in first Swampscott (1-0) travels eight points. McKayla added three. Reese Robert- singles while Doguen and NBA to Peabody Thursday (4). Fisher added five points son scored two goals and Grava grabbed a win in

EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE St. Mary’s 14, and Hailey Baker had Brooke Waters and Alice first doubles. Atlantic Division Southwest Division Matignon 5 three. Michigan each had one. Lynnfield (1-0) hosts Tri- W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Zach Barden led the way Jordyn Collins, Sophie BOYS TENNIS ton Wednesday. x-Philadelphia 47 21 .691 — Dallas 40 28 .588 — x-Brooklyn 44 24 .647 3 Memphis 34 33 .507 5½ with six goals and three as- Izzo, Emily McDonough, Beverly 4, Marblehead 5, New York 38 30 .559 9 San Antonio 32 35 .478 7½ sists for the Spartans. Sam and Elise Staunton all Marblehead 1 Beverly 0 Boston 35 33 .515 12 New Orleans 31 37 .456 9 York had four goals while played well defensively. Ol- Marblehead’s lone win Cannan Whittier had the Toronto 27 41 .397 20 Houston 16 52 .235 24 Southeast Division Northwest Division Jackson Field had three ivia Lavalle had 10 saves of the match came from match of the day, outlas- W L Pct GB W L Pct GB goals and two assists. Har- in net. freshman Mika Garber ing her opponent 6-2, 6-7, y-Utah 50 18 .735 — Atlanta 37 31 .544 — rison Kinney had one goal Peabody (1-0) hosts Win- who beat beat senior Pat- (10-3) in a super tiebreak- x-Denver 44 24 .647 6 Miami 37 31 .544 — Portland 39 29 .574 11 and four assists. Freshman throp Wednesday (4). rick Johnson 6-3, 6-1. er during second singles. Charlotte 33 35 .485 4 Washington 32 36 .471 5 Minnesota 21 47 .309 29 Daniel Domeniconi had 11 Marblehead 15, Junior Jack Donovan lost Jessie Munroe grabbed a Orlando 21 47 .309 16 Oklahoma City 21 48 .304 29½ saves in net. Winthrop 3 a close one to senior An- win in first singles (6-3,-6- Pacific Division Central Division St. Mary’s (2-0) hosts Maddie Erskine led the thony Coletti 7-5, 6-3 and 2) while Tess Keaney won W L Pct GB W L Pct GB y-Milwaukee 43 24 .642 — x-Phoenix 48 20 .706 — Malden Catholic Wednes- way with five goals, four junior Aidan Ryan lost a 6-2, 6-2 in third singles Indiana 31 36 .463 12 x-L.A. Clippers 45 23 .662 3 day (5). assists and two ground very tight three setter 7-6 Emily Clough and Lau- Chicago 29 39 .426 14½ L.A. Lakers 38 30 .559 10 Cleveland 21 47 .309 22½ Golden State 35 33 .515 13 GIRLS LACROSSE balls. Sydney Langton had (8-6), 3-6, 7-6 (7-4). ren Podgur continued their Detroit 20 49 .290 24 Sacramento 30 38 .441 18 Matignon 7, four goals, two assists and Juniors Kipp Schauder undefeated streak in first St. Mary’s 6 three ground balls while and Dwight Foster lost to doubles winning 6-1, 6-1. Sunday's Games Philadelphia at Indiana, 8 p.m. The Spartans lost a close Molly Forbes had three senior Matt Mitchell and Courtney Yoder and Leah Miami 130, Boston 124 Orlando at Milwaukee, 9 p.m. Ivan Contreras 6-3, 6-2 New York 106, L.A. Clippers 100 New York at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m. one on the road despite a goals, one assist and a pair Saulnier won second dou- Dallas 124, Cleveland 97 Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 10 p.m. great game in net by Pay- of ground balls. Abby Ka- in first doubles. Senior bles 6-1, 6-0 Minnesota 128, Orlando 96 Phoenix at Golden State, 10 p.m. ton Quirk. Avery Laundry, linowski added one goal co-captain Daniel Farfel Marblehead (2-1) travels New Orleans 112, Charlotte 110 Wednesday's Games Chicago 108, Detroit 96 Washington at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Makayla McGrath and Ka- with five assists while and senior Thomas Dack to Peabody on Wednesday. Sacramento 126, Oklahoma City 98 Boston at Cleveland, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers 123, Phoenix 110 San Antonio at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. Monday's Games New Orleans at Dallas, 9 p.m. Indiana at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Portland at Utah, 9 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Houston at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m. Thursday's Games Hall scored 2; Bruins beat Milwaukee at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Houston at Portland, 10 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Utah at Golden State, 10 p.m. Milwaukee at Indiana, 7 p.m. Tuesday's Games Orlando at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 7 p.m. San Antonio at New York, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Islanders to clinch 3rd in East L.A. Clippers at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at Chicago, 8 p.m. Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m. Dallas at Memphis, 8 p.m. Portland at Phoenix, 10 p.m. By Ken Powtak intermission, and Cory er-play goal that beat Rask lowing 25% capacity at larg- ASSOCIATED PRESS Schneider came out in uni- past his stick with New er venues like the Garden MLB form and took a seat about York skating on a 4-on-3 ad- and Fenway Park. Due to BOSTON — Taylor Hall seven minutes into the vantage. restrictions because of the AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE scored his second goal of third period. Hall's goal made it 1-0 in COVID-19 pandemic, atten- East Division East Division the game 2:53 into overtime Going for the win in regu- the final minute of the open- dance had been limited to W L Pct GB W L Pct GB and the Boston Bruins beat Boston 22 13 .629 _ New York 16 13 .552 _ lation, the Islanders pulled ing period. With the Bruins 12% since for fans on March New York 18 16 .529 3½ Philadelphia 18 17 .514 1 the New York Islanders in Sorokin for an extra skater on a two-man, power-play 22. Tampa Bay 19 17 .528 3½ Atlanta 17 17 .500 1½ their home finale on Mon- Toronto 17 16 .515 4 Miami 15 18 .455 3 with about a minute to play. advantage he one-timed "Let's GO Bruins!" chants day night to clinch third Baltimore 15 19 .441 6½ Washington 13 17 .433 3½ Marchand had a long shot Krejci's pass from the oppo- were noticeably louder. Central Division Central Division place in the East Division. that just went just wide. site side of the ice inside the W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Brad Marchand also NOTES: Hall has eight Chicago 19 13 .594 _ St. Louis 21 14 .600 _ Boston had grabbed a near post on a tough-angle goals with Boston since be- Cleveland 18 14 .563 1 Milwaukee 19 16 .543 2 scored for Boston, which 2-1 edge when Marchand, shot. Kansas City 16 17 .485 3½ Chicago 17 17 .500 3½ will face second-place Wash- ing acquired from Buffalo Minnesota 12 20 .375 7 Cincinnati 15 16 .484 4 positioned at the top of the MEMORY LANE in a trade-deadline deal. Detroit 10 24 .294 10 Pittsburgh 14 19 .424 6 ington in the first round of crease, redirected David Fifty-one years ago, Bob- … Bruins forward Ondrej West Division West Division the playoffs. Tuukka Rask Krejci's pass into the net by Orr scored an overtime W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Kase played for the first Oakland 21 15 .583 _ San Francisco 20 14 .588 _ had 16 saves. for his team-leading 29th goal against St. Louis to time since sustaining an up- Houston 18 16 .529 2 San Diego 19 16 .543 1½ Mathew Barzal and Ol- goal at 6:15 of the second, give the Bruins the Stanley Seattle 18 17 .514 2½ Los Angeles 18 17 .514 2½ iver Wahlstrom scored for but Barzal slipped a wrister Cup, with the Hall of Fame per-body injury on Jan. 16, Texas 18 18 .500 3 Arizona 15 19 .441 5 but forward Charlie Coyle Los Angeles 15 18 .455 4½ Colorado 12 22 .353 8 the Islanders. Semyon Var- over Rask's right shoulder defenseman flying through- lamov made 25 saves before from the high slot just over the-air horizontally with missed his third straight Tuesday's Games ers Jr. 2-1), 8:10 p.m. he was replaced to start the two minutes later. his stick raised after he was with an upper-body injury. Texas (Lyles 1-2) at San Francisco (Webb Minnesota (Maeda 2-2) at Chicago White … Varlamov entered the 1-3), 3:45 p.m. Sox (Cease 2-0), 8:10 p.m. third period by Ilya Sorokin, Varlamov kept it tied with tripped just after the puck Chicago Cubs (Alzolay 1-2) at Cleveland Seattle (Kikuchi 1-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Bue- who stopped 10 shots. two solid saves in the clos- went into the net. The mo- night leading the league (Bieber 3-2), 6:10 p.m. hler 1-0), 10:10 p.m. with seven shutouts. Baltimore (Means 4-0) at N.Y. Mets (Stro- Wednesday's Games New York will face East ing minute of the second; ment is forever captured man 3-3), 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m. champion Pittsburgh in the dropping to block Sean Ku- with a statue just outside UP NEXT Kansas City (Singer 1-3) at Detroit (Boyd Chicago Cubs at Cleveland, 1:10 p.m. 2-3), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. first round. raly's close bid and flash- the entrance to TD Garden. Islanders: Open playoffs N.Y. Yankees (Montgomery 1-1) at Tampa N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Hall cut in front and beat ing his left pad on Patrice LARGER CROWDS against Pittsburgh. Bay (Patiño 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Bassitt 2-2) at Boston (Eovaldi Toronto at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. Sorokin with a backhander Bergeron's shot from the ALLOWED Bruins: At Washington 4-2), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Houston, 8:10 p.m. for the game-winner. slot. Monday's game marked on Tuesday night, the reg- Toronto (Ray 1-1) at Atlanta (TBD), 7:20 Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. p.m. Seattle at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Varlamov wasn't on the Trailing 1-0, the Islanders the first day that the state ular-season finale for both L.A. Angels (Ohtani 1-0) at Houston (McCull- Cincinnati at Cleveland, ppd. bench for after the second tied it on Wahlstrom's pow- of Massachusetts was al- teams. TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION AP-NORC poll: Biden approval buoyed by his pandemic response By Julie Pace and Hannah Fingerhut ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Presi- dent Joe Biden is plunging into the next phase of his administration with the steady approval of a major- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ity of Americans, according to a new poll from The Asso- Family members mourn at the scene where ciated Press-NORC Center their loved ones were killed early Sunday in for Public Affairs Research. Colorado Springs, Colo. The survey shows Biden is buoyed in particular by the public’s broad backing for Colorado police his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden’s overall seek motive in approval rating sits at 63 percent. When it comes to the new Democratic presi- party shooting dent’s handling of the pan- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS demic, 71 percent of Ameri- By James Anderson A neighbor, Yenifer Reyes, cans approve, including 47 President Joe Biden speaks about the economy, in the East Room of the and Colleen Slevin told The Denver Post that percent of Republicans. White House in Washington. ASSOCIATED PRESS she woke to the sound of The AP-NORC poll also gun re and later saw po- robust supplies of the shots. worried about being infect- tackle changes to immigra- DENVER — A shooting shows an uptick in Amer- lice escorting children who “We are turning a corner,” ed with the virus, compared tion policy, gun laws and at a birthday party inside a icans’ overall optimism were “crying hysterically” said Jeff Zients, the White with just 33 percent of Re- voting rights on its own. trailer park home in Colo- about the state of the coun- from the home. The chil- House’s COVID-19 response publicans. There are also potential rado Springs that killed six try. Fifty-four percent say dren weren’t hurt in the at- coordinator. Despite the overall posi- warning signs emerging people before the gunman the country is on the right tack and have been placed The improvements have tive assessments of Amer- on the economy after a took his own life stunned a track, higher than at any with relatives, police said. also impacted Americans’ icans, Biden’s advisers are strong start to the year. A state weary of gun violence point in AP-NORC polls The rst re crews to re- concerns about the virus. well aware that the next new government report out just weeks after another conducted since 2017; 44 spond to the shooting were The AP-NORC poll shows phase of his presidency is Friday showed employers Colorado mass shooting percent think the nation is told to stay back because the public’s worries about potentially trickier. Vaccina- added just 266,000 jobs in killed 10 people. on the wrong track. of possible gun re — then the pandemic are at their tion rates have slowed, and April, sharply lower than in Police on Monday were Those positive marks given an all-clear to ap- lowest level since February the administration is grap- March and far fewer than investigating what led the have fueled the Biden White proach the home an agoniz- 2020, when the virus was pling with how to persuade economists had expected. gunman, who they said was House’s con dence coming ing eight minutes after the rst reaching the U.S. About those who are reluctant to The slowdown was attribut- the boyfriend of one of the out of the president’s rst initial dispatch, according half of Americans say they get the shots about their ed to a multitude of factors, victims, to walk into the 100 days in of ce, a stretch to a recording of a Colorado are at least somewhat wor- safety and ef cacy. including nearly 3 million crowded party early Sun- in which he secured passage Springs dispatch call. ried that they or a relative Biden’s legislative agenda people reluctant to look day and open re. of a sweeping $1.9 trillion As the magnitude of the could be infected with the for the rest of this year also for work because they fear Six adults were killed at pandemic relief package shooting became clearer, virus, down from about 7 in faces obstacles on Capitol catching the virus. Some the home at the Canter- and surged COVID-19 vac- the rst on the scene re- 10 just a month earlier. Hill. Republicans are re- businesses — and Repub- bury Mobile Home Park on cines across the country. As has been the case quested more ambulances sisting his calls for passing lican lawmakers — also the east side of Colorado’s The U.S., which has suf- throughout the pandemic, a sweeping infrastructure argue that a $300-a-week and engine crews. Sirens second-largest city, and a fered the most virus deaths there is a wide partisan gap package, and there’s in- jobless bene t, paid for by are heard in the back- seventh died at a hospital, of any nation, is now viewed in Americans’ views of pan- suf cient support among the federal government, is ground as responders at authorities said. The shoot- enviably by much of the rest demic risks. Among Dem- Democrats for overhauling discouraging some of the the scene request more er was the boyfriend of a of the world for its speedy ocrats, 69 percent say they Senate rules in a way that unemployed from taking help. female victim at the party vaccination program and remain at least somewhat would allow the party to new jobs. “Engine 11, sounds like attended by friends, family more shots are still being and children, police said. red — keep your dis- Authorities didn’t release tance,” a dispatcher says New White House panel aims the names of the victims, at one point. Twenty sec- gunman or disclose a possi- onds later the engine crew ble motive. Nor did they re- responds: “Looking like we lease any further details on have multiple victims,” and to separate science and politics what weapon or weapons asks for more ambulances. were used. Of cials were The dispatcher requests By Seth Borenstein and society. Nelson and still in the process of iden- another engine to “2828 ASSOCIATED PRESS Lubchenco spoke to The tifying the victims, San- Preakness Way, possible Associated Press ahead of dy Wilson of the El Paso multiple gunshot victims.” WASHINGTON — Ea- a Monday announcement County Coroner’s Of ce More than eight minutes ger to the turn the page on about the task force’s rst said Monday. in, the dispatcher says that the Trump years, the Biden meeting and part of its com- A mobile crime lab was “police on scene are advis- White House is launching position. It stems from a parked Monday outside the ing that there are four vic- an effort to unearth past Jan. 27 presidential memo home, which was cordoned tims and that you are clear problems with the politi- requiring “evidence-based off by yellow police tape as to go in.” Soon thereafter, cization of science within policy-making.” of cers guarded the scene. Engine 11 requests anoth- government and to tighten “My heart breaks for er ambulance; 13 minutes scienti c integrity rules for Scientists and others have accused the Trump admin- the families who have lost in the dispatcher says: the future. someone they love and for “The sergeant on the scene A new 46-person federal istration of setting aside scienti c evidence and in- the children who have lost is saying that medical is scienti c integrity task force their parents,” Colorado jecting politics into issues cleared to enter for all six with members from more Springs Police Chief Vince patients. ... They’re saying FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS including the coronavirus, than two dozen government Niski said in a statement. we have six.” climate change and even agencies will meet for the President Donald Trump talks with reporters The attack follows a se- The attack was the lat- whether Hurricane Dorian rst time on Friday. Its mis- after receiving a brie ng on Hurricane Dorian ries of mass shootings est mass killing — de ned sion is to look back through in the Oval Of ce of the White House, in Wash- threatened Alabama in across the U.S. this year, as four or more dead, not 2009 for areas where par- ington. 2019. including one on March 22 including the shooter — tisanship interfered with Naomi Oreskes, a Har- at a crowded supermarket to plague the U.S. this what were supposed to be put lives at risk, eroded deputy director for climate vard University historian in Boulder, Colorado, that year. Before the Colorado decisions based on evidence public trust and worsened and environment at the who has written about at- killed 10 people, including Springs shooting, a data- and research and to come climate change. White House Of ce of Sci- tacks on science in the book a police of cer. The gun- base compiled by The As- up with ways to keep poli- “We want people to be able ence and Technology Policy. “Merchants of Doubt,” said man in that attack faces sociated Press, USA Today tics out of government sci- to trust what the federal People need to know “it’s politicization of science un- multiple charges including and Northeastern Univer- ence in the future. government is telling you, not by at, somebody’s sort dermines the nation’s abil- rst-degree murder. He has sity showed there had been The effort was spurred by whether it’s a weather fore- of knee-jerk opinion about ity to address serious prob- yet to enter a plea pending at least 11 mass shootings concerns that the Trump cast or information about something,” added Alondra lems that affect Americans’ a mental health evaluation since Jan. 1, compared to administration had politi- vaccine safety or whatever,” Nelson, the science of ce’s health, their well-being and requested by his public de- just two public mass shoot- cized science in ways that said Jane Lubchenco, the deputy director for science the economy. fenders. ings in 2020. McConnell poised for starring role in voting bill ght By Lisa Mascaro, Democrats argue are even Republicans argue the in Tuesday’s session to de- cultivated a reputation for to put Republicans on the Brian Slodysko and more important now as new state rules are need- bate and amend the voting turning the Senate into a spot. Christina A. Cassidy states impose new voting ed to clamp down on mail bill, his of ce said. Stop- legislative graveyard, mod- House resolution H.R. ASSOCIATED PRESS restrictions after the divi- ballots and other meth- ping the bill is his “priori- erate members of the Dem- 1, and its companion, S. 1, sive 2020 election. ods that became popular ty,” as Republicans argue ocratic caucus also pose a in the Senate have been WASHINGTON — Sen- What’s typically an during the pandemic, but the legislation represents sizable obstacle to the bill in the works for several ate Republican leader a Democratic power grab becoming law. Mitch McConnell is so de- hourslong legislative slog critics warn the states are years. As passed by the Sens. Joe Manchin of termined to stop a sweep- could drag into a dayslong seeking to reduce voter ac- and federal overreach into House in March, the leg- ing elections overhaul showdown starting Tues- cess, particularly for Black state administration of West Virginia and Kyrsten islation would create au- pushed by congressional day at the Senate Rules voters, ushering in a new elections. Sinema of Arizona have tomatic voter registration Democrats that he will Committee, a surprising Jim Crow era for the 21st Senate Majority Leader both said they oppose nationwide, require states personally argue against new venue in the nation’s century. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is making changes to the to offer 15 days of early it, armed with a stack of broader debate over voting There was no widespread also expected to stop in at Senate’s libuster rules, voting, require more dis- amendments at a Senate rules. fraud in the 2020 election. the Rules panel meeting to which would be needed in closure from political do- hearing this week as Dem- The action in Congress Trump’s claims were re- add his weight to the de- order to maneuver the bill nors and restrict partisan ocrats advance the bill to- comes as states including jected by Republican and bate. President Joe Biden past Republican opposition gerrymandering of con- ward a vote. Georgia, Florida, Arizo- Democratic election of - has said the federal legis- and pass it with a simple gressional districts, among It’s a rare role for a party na and Texas are pushing cials in state after state, lation would “restore the majority in a 50-50 Senate, other changes. It would leader but shows the ex- new voting rules, spurred by U.S. cybersecurity of - soul of America” by giving with Vice President Kama- also compel states to offer tent to which Republicans by former President Don- cials and by courts up to everyone equal access to la Harris delivering the no-excuse absentee voting. are prepared to ght the ald Trump’s false claims the U.S. Supreme Court. the vote. tiebreaking 51st vote. In particular, it would Democratic priority. The about election fraud after And his attorney general The legislation, known Manchin has called for force the disclosure of do- legislation would be the his 2020 loss. Democrats at the time said there was as the For the People Act, any elections overhaul to nors to “dark money” po- largest overhaul of U.S. are on defense, having no evidence of fraud that was given top billing on be done on a bipartisan litical groups, which are a elections in a generation been unable to halt the on- could change the election the Democratic agenda, basis. magnet for wealthy inter- and touches on almost ev- slaught of new state rules outcome. but the path ahead is un- Other Democrats want to ests looking to inuence ery aspect of the elector- that will take months or McConnell is expected to clear. Despite the showing pare back the bill to core the political process while al process, changes that years to litigate in court. be an “active” participant from McConnell, who has voting protections to try remaining anonymous. B4 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 COMICS

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GARFIELD / JIM DAVIS BIG NATE / LINCOLN PEIRCE

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CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Disabled son is left off wedding guest list DEAR ABBY: I have become a multibil- been married to my sec- Dear Abby is written by Abigail lion-dollar industry. Ac- ond husband for more cording to The Addiction than 15 years. My Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Center, the “average” 30+-year-old son from my Phillips, and was founded by her gamer spends six hours a rst marriage, who was mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact week glued to his or her born disabled, lives with Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. cellphone. That your boy- us. He walks and talks, friend went on a 13-hour but cannot be left unat- Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. binge is cause for alarm. tended. He also needs One sign of addiction is medication. He cannot when it interferes with read or write, but looks when you have a family daily life or relationships. like he has no medical with special needs. DEAR ABBY: My boy- That he blows you off issues at all. when you try to discuss it I have no extended friend never gets off his HURT IN THE EAST phone — like ever! The tells me he is deep in de- family members in the nial. state. My husband and I rst thing he does in the DEAR HURT: I agree, morning is wake up and There is treatment for were invited to a family life is different for fami- gaming addiction, but wedding. However, my grab his phone. He was lies in which someone has only if the addict is will- disabled son was not. off one day last week and special needs. If you having to admit there’s a Bride’s rule: No children — I’m not exaggerating en’t already, I think you — he didn’t put it down problem. Treatment may allowed. I pointed out have the right to express that he is older than she for 13 hours. involve private counsel- your feelings to the bride. He plays this one paring or, in some cases, in- is. He sees this relative It would be better than several times a year. ticular game, and it’s all patient care. However, if silently nursing a grudge Child care is hard to he does. It’s affecting our this is unaffordable, On- nd and expensive. I do and fuming when you see relationship, but if I say Line Gamers Anonymous not know if others tried her. anything about it, he (olganon.org) may be a to get the bride to change While it would have laughs, gets mad or ig- helpful alternative. It is a her mind. My husband been nice if she had in- nores me. I don’t know 12-step program based on attended alone while my cluded your son in the what else to do. Help! the principles of AA. If son and I spent the eve- invitation, she was with- you go online, you will ning with friends and in her rights to invite — WOMAN VS. PHONE nd there is a fellowship had fun. He didn’t say or exclude — anyone if IN OHIO of friends and family anything to cause a con- she had concerns. Be- members of gaming ad- frontation. cause your husband was DEAR WOMAN: Was dicts. You might want to Please share your able to represent the fam- your boyfriend always check it out. If you intend thoughts. I get very sad ily while you and your like this? If the answer is to continue this romance, whenever family events son had fun elsewhere, no, he may have become get out of the house when come around and she is from my perspective, ev- addicted to gaming, he binges and do some- there. Life is different erything turned out well. which, as of 2020, had thing YOU enjoy. BRIDGE

When you cannot win the trick Sitting third hand, you hold Q-J- This agreement aided the defense 2 and it’s your turn. Yesterday, we in today’s deal. learned that if your card might win When West overcalled, he was the trick, you play the jack, the bot- primarily hoping to make it harder tom of equal cards. However, what for the opposition to reach a spade happens if you cannot win the trick, contract. However, despite the ad- because partner or dummy has al- verse vulnerability, it was possible ready played the ace or king? What that East-West could win the auc- would you do then? tion. South, after receiving a single If you think it is bene cial to tell raise from his partner, took an un- partner about your honor sequence, derstandable shot at game. drop the queen, the top of the touch- West led the club ace, and East ers. This guarantees that you have either the queen and the jack (per- signaled with the queen, promising haps with one or more lower cards), the jack (or a most unlikely single- or an unlikely singleton. Now partner, ton). West continued with a low club, if he led ace from ace-king, knows not the king. After winning with the that he may underlead at trick two, jack, it was the work of a moment for and you will win the trick either with East to shift to the diamond queen. your jack or by ruf ng. (Partner can In another moment, the defenders probably read the position correctly, had taken the rst four tricks. knowing from the bidding that you Note that without this defense, de- cannot have a singleton queen.) clarer has 10 major-suit winners. TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B5 WHAT TO WATCH

8 p.m. PBS Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer Hosted by science writer Steven Johnson and historian David Olusoga, this absorbing new four-part series examines some of the medical innovations that were developed to conquer some of the world’s deadliest diseases — smallpox, cholera and the Spanish u, among others — and explores how scientists, doctors and activists used those break- throughs to launch a public health revolution. In some parts of the world, life expectancy doubled over the course of less than a century as perspec- tives on illness changed, paving the way for modern medicine.

8 p.m. CBS NCIS A case literally hits close to home for Gibbs (Mark Harmon) when his team tracks a stolen laptop computer to the uncle of Phineas (guest star Jack Fisher), a young boy who used to be one of Gibbs’ neighbors, in a new episode called “Unseen Improvements.” Other guest stars include John Bobek, Anahi Bustil- los, Karri Turner and Philip Shahbaz; Sean Murray, Emily Wickersham and Maria Bello also star.

9 p.m. ABC black-ish After one of the secrets that he shares with Pops (Laurence Fishburne) is revealed to Ruby (Jenifer Lewis), Dre (Anthony Anderson) has the revelation that his relationships with each parent have shift- ed since they got married, leaving him uncertain to know which of them he should conde in, in the new episode “Snitches Get Boundaries.” Meanwhile Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) surprises the twins (Miles Brown, Marsai Martin) with a new car. Marcus Scribner also stars.

9:30 p.m. ABC mixed-ish When Paul (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) seeks to become closer to sister-in-law Denise (Christina Anthony), he exploits his white privilege to help her out with her errands in the new episode “Walk This Way.” Meanwhile, Rainbow (Arica Himmel) and her sib- lings (Ethan Childress, Mykal-Michelle Harris) pick up some questionable sales tactics while hustling chocolate bars for a school fundraiser. Tika Sumpter also stars.

10:03 p.m. HIST America’s Book of Secrets Host Lance Reddick returns for Season 4 of this do- Cheers to 9-1-1: Lone Star Cheers to The Conners Jeers to Reality Shows in a Rush. Jeers to Hulu’s How I Met Your cuseries, which purports to reveal the truth behind for letting Jim Parrack (pictured) for its sobering take on substance Married at First Sight. 90 Day Mother spin-off, some of history’s most shocking headlines. The sea- abuse. On the April 21 episode of ABC’s shine. While the True Blood vet has Fiancé. One Week to Sell.Gordon How I Met Your Father. CBS didn’t son premiere, “The Secret Space Program” dives into rebooted reboot, Becky (Lecy Goran- a 2002 story about a man named Gary McKinnon, always been a solid player on the Fox son, pictured, with John Goodman) Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and want How I Met Your Dad back in 2014 who claimed he had uncovered evidence of a secret drama, he really lit up the screen in the came clean at rehab that she’d been Back. Sorry, but major relation- and nobody is asking for it now...even military space program, nearly 20 years before the April 19 hour as his reghter Judd Ry- using booze to deal with the motorcycle ships— and even renovations— with Younger’s Hilary Duff attached. You Trump administration announced its Space Force death of her husband Mark (late Rose- der battled fury, fear and his own guilt should take a lot longer than the know what we do want? The edgy Lizzie program. The episode considers whether the United anne regular Glenn Quinn). Her break- States may have a covert presence in space of which over the car wreck that left his wife down broke our hearts, but it also al- insanely accelerated timelines un- McGuire revival that Duff was supposed the public is unaware. Grace (Sierra Mc- Clain) clinging to life. lowed Goranson to raise her game. scripted TV is feeding us. to star in on Disney+.

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"Processing is a true shing season since pride," Dieng said. the pandemic devastated Most shing in Senegal the industry kicked off, is small-scale, and carried bringing renewed hope out in traditional, genera- to the processors, their tions-old methods, as old families and the village. as the ways Dieng and The brightly painted vast other villagers process wooden shing boats the sh. They refer to it called pirogues once again as artisanal shing. Once are each carrying dozens processed, the sh is sold of men to sea, and people to local and internation- swarm the beach to help al buyers, and preserving the shermen carry in it means it lasts longer PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS their loads for purchase. than fresh and is cheaper But the challenges from for all who purchase it. In Vicar Wolfgang Rothe, left, blesses Christine Walter, center, and Almut Muenster during a ser- the coronavirus — and vice at St. Benedict’s Church in Munich. Senegal alone, the sh ac- so much more — remain. counts for more than half Rising seas and climate of protein eaten by its 16 change threaten the liveli- million residents — key German Catholics to bless gay hoods and homes of those for food security in this along the coast, and many West African country. can't afford to build new Industrial shing is homes or move inland. A carried out in Senegal's steel processing plant ris- waters as well, via motor- unions despite Vatican ban ing near Bargny's beach ized vessels and trawlers raises fears about pollu- instead of the traditional By Kirsten Grie- vatives and progressives high-ranking church of - thank him for all the good tion and will join a ce- pirogues, and more than shaber that have already sparked cials or the Vatican. in their lives — also for ment factory that also is two dozen companies also ASSOCIATED PRESS alarm, primarily from "I stand behind what relationships lived with nearby, though advocates specialize in industrial the right, that part of the I am doing, though it mutual respect and full of argue they are needed to processing in the country BERLIN — Germa- German church might be is painful for me that I love — that is deeply based replace resources depleted alongside shmeal facto- ny's powerful Catholic heading into schism. cannot do it in tune with on the Gospel," Mock said, by over shing. ries and canning plants. progressives are open- Germany is no stranger the church leadership," adding that she herself "Since there is COVID, The shmeal factories ly defying a recent Holy to schism: 500 years ago, Korditschke said, adding was planning to attend a we live in fear," said Di- price women like Dieng See pronouncement that Martin Luther launched that "the homophobia of church service with gay eng, 64, who has seven out by paying more for priests cannot bless same- the Reformation here. my church makes me an- blessings in the western adult children. "Most of the sh and depleting re- sex unions by offering Pope Francis, who has gry and I am ashamed of the people here and wom- sources — 5 kilos of sh such blessings at ser- city of Hamm on Monday championed a more decen- en processors have lived a are needed for 1 kilo of vices in about 100 differ- it." in which she would pray tralized church structure, The head of the Ger- for "the success of the syn- dif cult life. ... We are ex- shmeal, a lower-grade ent churches all over the hausted. But now, little by powder-like product used country this week. has already reminded the man Bishops Conference odal path in which we, as a German hierarchy that it last month criticized the church, recognize sexuali- little, it's getting better." for farm animals and pets. The blessings at open Dieng and her fellow must remain in commu- grassroots initiative for ty as a positive strength." Senegal's government worship services are the processors weathered the nion with Rome during its gay blessings which is The ZdK has been taking also has agreements with latest pushback from Ger- pandemic by relying on reform process, known as called "Liebe Gewinnt" or part in the "synodal path" other countries allowing man Catholics against each other. They're ac- them to sh off the coun- a "synodal path." "Love Wins." meetings for more than a document released in customed to being bread- try's coast and imposing In Berlin, the Rev. Jan Limburg Bishop Georg a year with the German March by the Vatican's winners — one expert limits on what they can Korditschke, a Jesuit who Baetzing said the bless- Bishops Conference. They orthodoxy of ce, the Con- estimated that each work- haul in, but monitoring works for the diocese pre- ings "are not suitable as are due to conclude in gregation for the Doctrine ing woman in Senegal what these large boats paring adults for baptism an instrument of church of the Faith, which said the fall. The meetings in- feeds seven or eight fam- from Europe, China and Catholic clergy cannot and helps out at the St. political manifestations or clude talks about allowing ily members. Before the Russia harvest has prov- bless same-sex unions be- Canisius congregation, political actions." priests to get married, the pandemic, a good season en dif cult. The villages cause God "cannot bless will lead blessings for However, Germany's ordination of women and could bring Dieng 500,000 say the outsiders are dev- sin." queer couples at a worship powerful lay organization, a different understanding FCFA ($1,000). Last year, astating the local supply. The document pleased service May 16. the Central Committee of of sexuality, among other she said, she made little to Dieng has become a local conservatives and dis- "I am convinced that ho- German Catholics, or ZdK, reforms. The process was nothing. leader and mentor whose heartened advocates for mosexual orientation is which has been advocat- launched as part of the Dieng's husband teaches neighbors increasingly LGBTQ Catholics around not bad, nor is homosexu- ing for gay blessings since response to revelations of the Quran at the mosque come to her for advice on the globe. But the real love a sin," Korditschke 2015, positioned itself once clergy sexual abuse. next door to their home, everything from money sponse has been particu- told The Associated Press more in favor of them. It "We're struggling in Ger- and the couple pooled woes to their marriages, larly acute in Germany, in an interview Friday. "I called the contentious many with a lot of serious- their money with their and she and others are where the German church want to celebrate the love document from Rome "not ness and intensive theo- children, with one son now part of a rising col- has been at the forefront of homosexuals with these very helpful" and explic- logical discourses for the nding work repairing lective voice of women of opening discussion on blessings because the love itly expressed its support right path," Mock added. TVs. Other women got in Senegal working for hot-button issues such as of homosexuals is some- for "Love Wins." "Things cannot continue help from family abroad change along the coast the church's teaching on thing good." "These are celebrations the way they did — this or rented out parts of their and beyond. homosexuality as part of The 44-year-old said it of worship in which peo- is what the crimes and a formal process of debate is important that homo- ple express to God what cover-ups of sexual abuse and reform. sexuals can show them- moves them," Birgit Mock, showed us." The dozens of church selves within the Catho- the ZdK's spokeswoman "We need systemic services celebrating bless- lic Church and gain more for family affairs, told the changes, also regarding a call 781-593-7700 ext. 2 ings of gay unions are visibility long-term. He AP. reassessment of the eccle- to start your the latest escalation in said he was not afraid of "The fact that they ask siastical morality of sexu- daily subscription. tensions between conser- possible repercussions by for God's blessing and ality," Mock said.

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Barton, Chairperson For a free estimate 781-592-9505 Item: May 11 and 17, 2021 classifieds TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B7 INTERNATIONAL Hamas targets Jerusalem after clashes at revered mosque By Josef Federman Earlier, Israeli police and Fares Akram ring tear gas, stun gre- ASSOCIATED PRESS nades and rubber bullets clashed with stone-throw- JERUSALEM — Hamas ing Palestinians at the militants red dozens of iconic compound, which is rockets into Israel on Mon- Islam’s third-holiest site PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS day, including a barrage and considered Judaism’s that set off air raid sirens holiest. Tensions at the People stand in the inner courtyard of Bran as far away as Jerusalem, Castle in Romania. site have been the trigger after hundreds of Pales- for prolonged bouts of vio- tinians were hurt in clash- lence in the past, includes with Israeli police at a ing the last Palestinian Dracula’s castle ashpoint religious site in intifada, or uprising. the contested holy city. More than a dozen tear The rocket re drew PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS gas canisters and stun heavy Israeli retaliation proves ideal for Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces grenades landed in the in the Gaza Strip. Health mosque as police and proof cials said at least 20 at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusa- lem’s Old City. testers faced off inside people, including nine the walled compound that COVID-19 jabs children, were killed in that the United Nations, breakdown, but at least surrounds it, said an Asso- ghting, making it one of ciated Press photographer people bene t with free Egypt and Qatar, which seven members of a fam- By Stephen Mcgrath the bloodiest days of bat- at the scene. Smoke rose ASSOCIATED PRESS frequently mediate be- ily, including three chil- entry to the (castle’s) tor- tle between the bitter ene- in front of the mosque and tween Israel and Hamas, dren, were killed in a blast ture rooms, which have 52 mies in several years. the golden-domed shrine BUCHAREST — At were all trying to halt in the northern town of medieval torture instru- The ghting escalated al- on the site, and rocks lit- Dracula’s castle in pictur- the ghting. He spoke on Beit Hanoun. It was not ments,” Priscu noted. ready heightened tensions tered the nearby plaza. In- esque Transylvania, Roma- condition of anonymity immediately clear if the Since the light-hearted throughout the region fol- side one area of the com- nian doctors are offering a because he was not autho- blast was caused by an campaign was launched lowing weeks of confronta- pound, shoes and debris jab in the arm rather than over the weekend — when rized to discuss the issue airstrike or errant rocket. a stake through the heart. tions between Israeli police lay scattered over ornate nearly 400 people were with the media. Ashraf al-Masri, a mem- A COVID-19 vaccination and Palestinian protest- carpets. vaccinated — Priscu said The Israeli military said ber of the family, said center has been set up on ers in Jerusalem. Those More than 300 Palestin- he has received scores of well over 50 rockets were there was an explosion the periphery of Roma- confrontations, focused ians were hurt, including requests from foreigners red into Israel throughout outside the house. nia’s Bran Castle, which is around a disputed hilltop 228 who went to hospitals wishing to get vaccinat- the evening, most of them “We don’t know where it purported to be the inspi- compound in Jerusalem’s and clinics for treatment, ed in the spooky setting. aimed at southern Israeli came from,” he said. “We ration behind Dracula’s Old City, have threatened towns near the border. according to the Palestin- Bad news for them: only are trying to get the chil- home in Bram Stoker’s to spark a wider conict. Lt. Col. Jonathan Con- ian Red Crescent. Police residents of Romania can dren for burial but the sit- 19th-century gothic novel Prime Minister Benja- ricus, a military spokes- said 21 of cers were hurt, of cially receive a jab. uation is dif cult in Beit “Dracula.” min Netanyahu accused man, said six rockets were including three who were The campaign runs Hanoun and we are afraid Every weekend through Hamas of crossing a “red aimed at Jerusalem in hospitalized. Israeli para- alongside a series of gov- to leave our houses.” May “vaccination mar- line” with the rocket attack what was believed to be medics said seven Israeli The Israeli army said athons” will be held ernment initiatives as it on Jerusalem, some 60 the rst rocket attack on civilians were also hurt. an Israeli civilian in the just outside the storied pushes to speed up the miles north of Gaza, and the city since a 2014 war. In an apparent attempt to 14th-century hilltop cas- inoculation campaign promised a tough response. Shortly after the sirens country’s south suffered avoid further confrontation, tle, where no appointment for the European Union “Whoever attacks us will sounded, explosions could mild injuries when a ve- Israeli authorities changed is needed, in an attempt to nation of more than 19 pay a heavy price,” he said, be heard in Jerusalem. hicle was struck by an an- the planned route of a encourage people to pro- million people. The gov- warning that the ghting One rocket fell on the ti-tank missile from Gaza. march by ultra-nationalist tect themselves against ernment is hoping to vac- could “continue for some western outskirts of the Abu Obeida, spokesman Jews through the Muslim COVID-19. cinate 5 million people by time.” city, lightly damaging a for Hamas’ military wing, Quarter of the Old City to “We wanted to show peo- June 1 to herald in a “re- In Washington, State home and causing a brush said the attack on Jeru- mark Jerusalem Day, which ple a different way to get turn to normality.” Department spokesman re. The Israeli army said salem was a response to celebrates Israel’s capture the (vaccine) needle,” Al- On Saturday, all vaccina- Ned Price condemned “in one rocket was intercept- what he called Israeli of east Jerusalem. exandru Priscu, the mar- tion centers in the country the strongest terms” the ed and the others fell in “crimes and aggression” in Monday’s confrontation keting manager at Bran became appointment-free rocket re on Israel and open areas. the city. “This is a message was the latest after weeks Castle, told The Associat- after 2 p.m., and round- called on all sides to calm Israel was responding the enemy has to under- of almost nightly clashed Press. the-clock “vaccination mar- the situation. with airstrikes on Hamas stand well,” he said. es between Palestinians Those brave enough to athon” events have been “More broadly, we’re targets throughout Gaza. He threatened more and Israeli troops in the get a P zer vaccine shot launched in several cities deeply concerned about The army said rocket attacks if Israeli forces Old City of Jerusalem, the receive a “vaccination di- throughout Romania. the situation in Israel, the launchers and eight mil- re-enter the sacred Al-Aq- emotional center of their ploma,” which is aptly il- Since the pandemic West Bank and the Gaza itants had been targeted. sa Mosque compound or conict, during the Mus- lustrated with a fanged started, Romania has re- Strip, including violent In Gaza, health of cials carry out planned evic- lim holy month of Rama- medical worker brandish- corded more than 1 million confrontations in Jerusa- reported a total of 20 deaths, tions of Palestinian fami- dan. The month tends to ing a syringe. COVID-19 infections and lem,” he said. including nine children. lies from an east Jerusa- be a time of heightened “Besides the diploma, 29,034 people have died. A diplomatic of cial said It did not provide a lem neighborhood. religious sensitivities. Hopes fade for minke whale stuck in River Thames near London By Mike Fuller being able to free the eration as night fell. The ASSOCIATED PRESS whale early Monday from area is known for wide a perilous stranding on tidal swings that easily LONDON — Hopes fad- a lock near Richmond, a reach over 18 feet high. ed Monday for a young few miles downstream of Port staff were joined by minke whale who became Teddington. re ghters, coast guard trapped in the River But as the mammal was members and marine an- Thames near London, au- being taken for further imal rescue divers. thorities said. health checks on an inat- Minke whales, which Rescuers trying to re- able pontoon, it slipped are more typically found capture the whale said back into the water. in the northern Atlantic that by 12 p.m. EDT its “This animal is very, and Paci c Oceans, can condition had deteriorat- very lost,” Port of London ed rapidly and it would grow to a size of 30 feet. Authority spokesman Meanwhile, in Spain, soon be stranded by the Martin Garside said. “It’s a marine wildlife group PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS dropping tide near Ted- like seeing a camel at the was working to make dington in southwest North Pole.” A woman gestures to the camera while getting vaccinated against the sure that a gray whale London. Garside said a whale coronavirus with a dose of COVAXIN in Gauhati, Assam, India. found near Spain’s north- “Once the whale is had never been seen this beached a veterinary far up the Thames before, eastern Mediterranean team will be on stand by 95 miles along the river coast, far from its usual In India’s northeast there’s fear to euthanize the animal from its mouth, with the northern Paci c migra- to end its suffering,” the sheer distance making tion routes, doesn’t get British Divers Marine the whale’s route back to stranded. of a coronavirus surge to come Life Rescue (BDMLR) safety extremely dif cult. Maritime rescuers, said in a statement. The whale, which mea- re ghters and other authorities worked with By Wasbir Hussain huge political rallies that selves in the event of cases The BDMLR said the sured about 13 feet long, accompanied them — and conservationists over the and Aniruddha spiraling,” said Dr Laksh- injured and drained calf was rst seen lying on ghosal experts fear a uncontrolled weekend to keep a whale manan S, the director of the would struggle to swim the lock’s boat rollers ASSOCIATED PRESS surge is on the horizon. even if it managed to get Sunday night. Hundreds nicknamed Wally from National Health Mission in Worryingly, along with Assam. back into deeper water. of people gathered along venturing into shallow GAUHATI, India — With cities in India’s northeast- The state’s largest gov- Crews had already the banks of the Thames water and ports near experts saying the corona- ern frontier — which is clos- worked for hours before to watch the rescue op- Barcelona. virus is likely spreading in er to Myanmar, Bangladesh ernment-run hospital, the India’s northeastern state and Bhutan than it is New Guwahati Medical College of Assam faster than any- Delhi — cases have also Hospital has more than where else in the country, started to spike in some re- doubled its number of in- authorities were preparing mote Himalayan villages in tensive care beds to 220 and Monday for a surge in infec- the region. health officials are building tions by converting a mas- Nationwide, India’s another 200 in the hospi- sive stadium and a univer- Health Ministry reported tal’s parking lot. sity into hospitals. 360,000 new cases in the A football and crick- Cases in Assam started past 24 hours Monday, with ticking upward a month more than 3,700 deaths. et stadium is being con- ago and the official sev- Since the pandemic began, verted into a hospital for en-day weekly average in India has seen more than COVID-19 patients with the state on May 9 stood at 22.6 million infections and 430 beds. The private Roy- more than 4,700 cases. But more than 246,000 deaths al Global University in the a model run by the Univer- —- both, experts say, almost state capital, Gauhati, has sity of Michigan — which certainly undercounts. been converted into a hospi- predicts the current spread Officials in Assam were tal with 1,000 beds. of cases before they are ac- racing to prepare for a virus The state is sending doc- tually detected — says in- surge because similar on- fections in Assam are likely slaughts in infections have tors, paramedics and medicine to these facilities and PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS occurring as fast as any oth- overwhelmed hospitals in er place in the country. much richer Indian states. the university said it would Lifeboat workers attempt to assist a stranded young minke whale on Add to that recent elec- “We are adding 1,000 provide books and newspa- the River Thames near Teddington Lock, in London. tions in the state — and the beds a week to prepare our- pers for patients to read. B8 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 BUSINESS States push jobless from virus recession to return to work

By Wilson Ring the rapidly strengthening on unemployment to sit at ASSOCIATED PRESS economic rebound. home?’” said Mata. To encourage people At a recent job fair, only STOWE, Vt. — Eduardo to return to work, more one candidate showed up, Rovetto is hoping the state states are making it hard- said Mata, whose company, of Vermont’s reinstated er for people to stay on Mega Force Staf ng Group requirement that people unemployment. Many Inc., mainly focuses on who are collecting unem- blame the easy bene ts manufacturing jobs. In oth- ployment bene ts must that followed the pandem- er cases, candidates have seek work to qualify will ic, including what is now a gone through the staf ng help him hire enough staff $300 a week supplemental company’s onboarding pro- for his restaurant in the federal payment on top of cess, only to not show up resort town of Stowe. state bene ts. The argu- on their start date. After more than a year ment is that people make In Myrtle Beach, South of coronavirus restrictions more money staying home Carolina, the heart of the on his business, Piecasso than going back to work. state’s $20 billion tourism Pizzeria & Lounge, he’s ex- industry, restaurants and pecting a breakout summer Several states have be- tourism season, but like gun requiring those re- resorts are scrambling employers across the coun- ceiving unemployment for summer help. Angelo try he’s worried he won’t bene ts to show they are Verdone, an assistant gen- have enough workers. actively searching for eral manager at Seaside work, and a few will stop Resorts, said hotels are so “We’ve been getting PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS many excuses as to why providing the additional short-staffed that manag- not to return,” said Rovet- federal supplement. Job seekers line up outside the New Hampshire Works employment se- ers are working double duty, to, who is offering a sign- It’s not just the hospital- curity job center in Manchester, N.H. cleaning rooms and doing ing bonus of up to $600 ity sector that is scram- maintenance. He is working to try to add 15 to 20 bling to ll positions. come those searching for ing of the state-led efforts actively looking for work.” some front desk shifts. employees who agree to Alene Candles, based in work to join our team.” to get people back to work Montana, South Caroli- Some applicants have stay through the middle Milford, New Hampshire, On Monday, the state of differ, but they are coming na and Arkansas are plan- responded to ads but of October. “Obviously, it is looking to ll 1,500 po- New Hampshire reopened from states led by both Re- ning to stop accepting the failed to attend the inter- was a legitimate one with sitions for its facility there its job centers for the rst publicans and Democrats. $300 bene t. views; others have gotten COVID, but, you know, I and another in New Alba- time since the pandemic In addition to Vermont, In announcing last week offers but did not show up think that’s getting used ny, Ohio, to meet demand hit to help people looking states reinstating the work- that beginning June 27 to the job itself. less and less now. The vac- for the holiday season. for work, but only a hand- search requirement in- unemployed workers will Though the company cines are free, they are out Company representatives ful showed up in the rst clude Arizona, Maine, New no longer receive the $300 has offered a $500 sign-on there for anyone.” will be participating in a few hours at the largest Hampshire, North Caroli- bene t, Montana Repub- bonus for its $11-an-hour Many employers are number of virtual job fairs one in Manchester. na, Pennsylvania, Rhode lican Gov. Greg Gianforte housekeeping role, it got telling similar stories. this month. Labor experts say the Island and South Carolina. said it was “doing more no takers. Fourteen months after “We have had more than shortage is not just about “As President Reagan harm than good.” “It’s not like they’re bad COVID-19 put hundreds of 100 positions open since the $300 payment. Some said, the best social pro- Rachel Mata, an area jobs,” Verdone said. “Most thousands of people out of the start of the year, and unemployed people also gram is a job,” Arizona Re- manager for a Fayetteville, years, people are beating work, the U.S. economy is just recently we increased have been reluctant to publican Gov. Doug Ducey North Carolina-based down the front door for the rebounding and employers sign-on bonuses to $1,200 look for work because they said when announcing the staf ng company, said it’s front desk jobs.” are desperate for workers. for hourly positions -– in- fear catching the virus. resumption of the work- been increasingly dif cult William Spriggs, an The challenge was high- part because we are com- Others have found new oc- search requirement. “This to nd people for positions economist at Howard lighted Friday when em- peting with an entity that cupations rather than re- statement rings true to- since the passage of the University and the chief ployers nationwide added can print its own money turn to their old jobs. And day. Unemployment ben- latest federal COVID-19 economist for the AFL- 266,000 jobs, far fewer than — the federal government many women, especially e ts are still available to relief bill. CIO, said the issue isn’t as expected, and businesses — and its $300 per week working mothers, have Arizonans who need them, “We get candidates who simple as the unemployed reported they couldn’t nd additional unemployment had to leave the workforce but now that plenty of jobs will mention, ‘Hey, you being able to receive more people to ll the openings bene t,” said CEO Rod to care for children. are available, those receiv- know, why would I go to bene ts. He says the econ- they have to keep up with Harl. “I would love to wel- The details and the tim- ing the bene ts should be work when I get paid more omy has changed. Cyberattack on U.S. pipeline is linked to criminal gang

By Mae Anderson a wake-up call to companies However, two people close and Frank Bajak about the vulnerabilities to the investigation, speak- ASSOCIATED PRESS they face. ing on condition of anonym- The pipeline, operated ity, identified the culprit as NEW YORK — The cy- by Georgia-based Colonial DarkSide. It is among ran- berextortion attempt that Pipeline, carries gasoline somware gangs that have has forced the shutdown and other fuel from Texas “professionalized” a crimi- of a vital U.S. pipeline was to the Northeast. It deliv- nal industry that has cost carried out by a criminal ers roughly 45 percent of Western nations tens of bil- gang known as DarkSide fuel consumed on the East lions of dollars in losses in that cultivates a Robin Coast, according to the com- the past three years. Hood image of stealing from pany. DarkSide claims that it corporations and giving a It was hit by what Colo- does not attack hospitals cut to charity, two people nial called a ransomware and nursing homes, educa- close to the investigation attack, in which hackers tional or government tar- said Sunday. typically lock up computer gets and that it donates a The shutdown, mean- systems by encrypting data, portion of its take to charity. while, stretched into its paralyzing networks, and It has been active since Au- third day, with the Biden then demand a large ran- gust and, typical of the most administration loosening som to unscramble it. potent ransomware gangs, regulations for the trans- On Sunday, Colonial Pipe- is known to avoid targeting port of petroleum products line said it was actively organizations in former So- on highways as part of an in the process of restoring viet bloc nations. “all-hands-on-deck” effort to some of its IT systems. It Colonial did not say avoid disruptions in the fuel says it remains in contact whether it has paid or PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS supply. with law enforcement and was negotiating a ransom, People stand in the lobby at Amazon’s of ces in New York. Experts said that gasoline other federal agencies, in- and DarkSide neither an- prices are unlikely to be af- cluding the Department of nounced the attack on its fected if the pipeline is back Energy, which is leading dark web site nor respond- Amazon blocked more than 10 billion to normal in the next few the federal government ed to an Associated Press days but that the incident response. The company reporter’s queries. The lack — the worst cyberattack to has not said what was de- of acknowledgment usually listings in counterfeit crackdown date on critical U.S. infra- manded or who made the indicates a victim is either structure — should serve as demand. negotiating or has paid. By Joseph Pisani to sell their items on the Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois ASSOCIATED PRESS site if they know there are re-introduced the INFORM fake versions being offered. Consumers Act this year. It NEW YORK — Amazon, And knock-offs could cause would require third-party which has been under pres- shoppers to lose their trust sellers to be verified and to Local news on your doorstep sure from shoppers, brands in Amazon. disclose their name and ad- and lawmakers to crack Counterfeiters try to get dress to shoppers. The bill down on counterfeits on its their products on Amazon was introduced last year, site, said Monday that it through its third-party but wasn’t voted on. blocked more than 10 billion marketplace, where sellers Amazon and smaller on- suspected phony listings can list their items directly line stores, such as eBay last year before any of their on the site. The company and Etsy, oppose the bill for offerings could be sold. destroyed 2 million coun- reasons including concerns The numbers were re- terfeit products sent to its leased in Amazon’s first it could discourage people warehouses last year before from starting a small busi- report on its anti-coun- they could be sold. And it terfeiting efforts since it ness and selling online. But said fewer than 0.01 per- groups that represent big- announced new tools and cent of all items bought on box physical retailers, such technologies in 2019. The the site received counterfeit as Home Depot and Lowe’s, number of suspected bad complaints from shoppers. support it because they say listings that it blocked last Amazon said it can stop it levels the playing field, year was up about 67 per- counterfeiters before they cent from the year before. can sell anything thanks since physical retailers The Seattle-based e-com- to machine-learning tech- already make sure their merce behemoth said the nology, which automatical- shelves are free of fakes. Home delivery starts at only $4.50 per week. number of counterfeiters ly scans listings to remove Amazon.com Inc. said it attempting to sell on the suspected counterfeits. The spent more than $700 mil- 50% off your rst month of home delivery site rose as scammers tried company also gives brands lion last year on its fraud to take advantage of shop- a way to remove fake items and anti-counterfeiting ef- when you use coupon code dailyitem pers who were buying more from the site themselves, forts and has 10,000 people online during the pandemic. rather than reporting them working on it. The company at checkout at www.itemlive.com Amazon has been wres- to Amazon and waiting for has also been filing joint tling with counterfeits for it to do something. lawsuits with brands, in- years. But since 2019, it has The company’s efforts cluding one earlier this year warned investors in govern- comes as lawmakers are with Salvatore Ferragamo ment filings that the sale looking at ways to reduce against counterfeiters who of phony goods poses a risk counterfeits online. Repub- were selling knock-offs of Offer available to new subscribers only to the company and its im- lican Sen. Bill Cassidy of the high-end brand’s belts age. Brands may not want Louisiana and Democratic on the site.