MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017 Concerns about boiler Lynn eld High has heat up in Swampscott goals steeped in Ivy By Gayla Cawley 1990, Katz said. There are 14 and only By Bethany Doane said. ITEM STAFF three are operating. The other 11 cannot FOR THE ITEM Moresco blames the closed doors in be repaired, he said. part on signi cant changes in the col- SWAMPSCOTT — School of cials are The school went out to bid on Dec. 12. LYNNFIELD — High school (LHS) working to replace the 27-year-old boiler lege application process that accelerated Seven bids were received. Performance guidance counselors want to increase in 1997. Colleges are more selective now, system at Hadley Elementary School be- their students’ likelihood of getting into fore it fails. Plumbing & Heating of Medway was Moresco said, and encourage many more Ivy League schools. “The architect said it’s a miracle the the lowest bidder. applicants than they accept. heating system hasn’t failed,” said Evan The bids were awarded for the boiler High School Head of Guidance Mike “It would now be much more challeng- Katz, school business administrator. “We replacement project at last week’s school Moresco and LHS Councilor Kathi ing for parents to get into the same col- need to replace it as quickly as possible committee meeting, according to Katz. Moody spoke bluntly in outlining their lege that they graduated from in their to avoid an unscheduled failure.” The bid amount, from Performance plan to School Committee members. 20s,” Moresco said. The current residential style boilers at “Lynn eld students are not getting ac- the 106-year-old school were installed in BOILER, A7 cepted into Ivy League schools,” Moresco IVY LEAGUE, A7 Half-dozen Is Boston Street in Lynn ... weekend THE UNHEALTHIEST shootings STREET IN AMERICA? in Lynn By Gayla Cawley ITEM STAFF LYNN — Lynn Police are investigating as many as many as six shootings in a 36-hour time span. One person whose car was hit by gun re claims she was told by author- ities the incidents could be retaliatory from Friday night’s fatal shooting that claimed the life of 29-year- old Hanky Betancourt. Lynn Police Lt. James Shorten con rmed there have been three to six shootings between Friday around 6 p.m. and mid- night on Sunday morning. For the safety of of cers and to protect everyone involved, he declined to re- lease further information, but said the shootings are By Gayla Cawley still under investigation. ITEM STAFF Shorten said one arrest is part of the investiga- LYNN — Does Boston Street tickle tion, and may or may not your taste buds or turn your stomach? be related. Matthew Sao, In a half-mile stretch, you can love 24, of 121 High Rock St., it at McDonald’s, have it your way at was arrested Saturday Burger King, think outside the bun night and charged with at Taco Bell and pretend that it’s rearm-related offenses, way better than fast food at Wendy’s. drug possession with in- There’s also Dunkin’ Donuts, which tent to distribute, violation America runs on. Is this street fast of the city knife ordinance, food heaven or hell? receiving stolen property But never fear. The street’s dichot- and failure to stop/yield. omy has a Planet Fitness located Betancourt, of Lynn, was in the same plaza as McDonald’s. A shot in the area of Chest- person can reward himself for a cal- nut Street on Friday, and orie-torching workout by stopping was pronounced dead at at the golden arches for some french dining at Wendy’s with some friends on Wendy’s and Burger King represent some of Union Hospital. No ar- fries and a quarter pounder. Sunday, but said McDonald’s is his fa- the fast food restaurants along Boston Street. rests have been made, That’s exactly what 13-year-old Car- vorite fast food place on Boston Street. according to the Essex los Alas, of Lynn, said he wants to do He likes the fries because they’re salty. PHOTO | ALENA KUZUB after he accompanies his mother for SHOOTINGS, A6 a workout at Planet Fitness. He was FAST FOOD, A7 Lynn students in the middle of Kyle Deveau statewide leadership program of Marshall Middle School, By Michele Durgin Kyle Deaveau, 15, representing Anna Phelan of FOR THE ITEM Marshall Middle School, is taking Pickering and the responsibility and honor serious- LYNN — The 2017 Project 351 team Ksena Gaskin ly. kicked off its “Year of Goodwill” on of Breed, “I feel it’s important to put forth from left, will Saturday during a meet and greet session with Gov. Charlie Baker at my best effort and I am so proud,” he represent Lynn Faneuil Hall in Boston. The City of said.”It was wonderful to be selected, in Project 351, a Lynn was well represented by three especially when so many other deserv- student-leader- teens, serving as Student Ambassa- ing students could have been chosen. I ship program. dors, who are looking forward to be- am very happy to be the voice of Mar- ginning their year of service. The rep- shall,” he said. ITEM PHOTO | resentatives were selected by their OWEN O’ROURKE school’s administration. PROJECT 351, A7 INSIDE Peabody of cials question The Peabody/ In Opinion Lynn Elks A dangerous Oak Street development Lodge on trapdoor. A4 Oak Street in By Leah Dearborn Peabody may LOOK! FOR THE ITEM be torn down to make room Led Zeppelin cover band PEABODY — City departments have expressed concern oats in Lynn. A8 about a pending 80-unit apartment development at 40 Oak St., for an 80-unit known as The Residences at O’Shea Field. apartment In Sports “Right now it’s very speculative,” said Stacey Bernson, Assis- development. St. Mary’s girls tant Director of Community Development. hockey team survives ITEM PHOTO | frantic nish. B1 OAK STREET, A7 OWEN O’ROURKE OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 32° VOL. 139, ISSUE 34 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ...............................B6 LOW 25° POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS ....................................B4 HEALTH .....................................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017 OBITUARIES Big changes or small Francis J. McNulty, 85 Robert J. Grella, 85 1931-2017 tweaks? Lawmakers LYNN — Francis Joseph from where he retired. Frank HOOKSETT, N.H. — in the city of Lynn, McNulty, a long-time resident leaves his children: Kenneth Robert Joseph Grella, and played hockey in to revisit pot law of Lynn, passed away on Fri- F. McNulty of Kingston, N.H., 85, of Hooksett, N.H., the General Electric day evening, Jan. 13, 2017, Francis J. McNulty Jr. and his formerly of Lynn and City League. By Bob Salsberg reational pot sales. Mar- in the Life Care Center of the wife, DoriAnn of Lynn, Daniel Saugus, died Sunday, Robert is survived ASSOCIATED PRESS ijuana products will also North Shore in Lynn at the J. McNulty and his wife, Dawn Jan. 8, 2017 at Cath- by his three sons, be subject to the state’s BOSTON — Legisla- 6.25 percent sales tax and age of 85. Born in Saugus on of Beverly, Maureen DeMello olic Memorial Hospi- Robert Grella and his tive leaders have made Aug. 9, 1931, he was the son of N.C., Marjorie A. Macarel- tal in Manchester. late wife Sharon of a local option sales tax of 2 clear they are not through percent, making for an ef- of the late Daniel B. and Mary li and her husband, Edward Born in Everett, he Beverly, Kevin Grella with making changes to fective maximum tax rate A. (Hurley) McNulty. Frank of Groveland, Carol A. Brady was the son of the of Lynn, Michael and the voter-approved recre- of 12 percent. was raised and educated in and her husband, Shawn of late Anthony and Joan (Chri- his wife Cecilia of Saugus and ational marijuana initia- Many critics of the law Saugus and was a graduate Lynn, Deborah A. McNulty of safulli) Grella, and former former wife Josephine; three tive, but it remains to be say that’s too low, and of Saugus High School. After Lynn, Nancy A. McNulty of husband of Margaret (Rams- daughters, Kathie Porter and seen whether future ac- won’t even cover regulato- school, Frank enlisted into the Lynn, Dawn M. McNulty and dell) Grella and is survived her husband Rusty, Debbie tion amounts to an over- U.S. Navy. He entered into to her husband, Charles Self of by his longtime companion Grella and her companion ry costs. haul of or a mere tinker- active duty on Nov. 18, 1948, Lynn, and JoAnne L. Castel- Gail Restalli of Hooksett, N.H. Patrick O’Connor, Karen Watler States where recreation- ing with the new law. and served until Aug. 13, larin and her husband, David He attended Saugus schools and her husband Harold; his al marijuana was previ- 1952. The very next day, Aug. of Middleton. Frank also is and graduated from Saugus brother, Tom Grella of Amherst, A committee of House and Senate lawmakers will ously legalized have sub- 14, Frank joined the U.S. Army survived by his 19 grandchil- High School where he played N.H.; his sisters, Dolores Cag- stantially higher tax rates: to help fight for our country dren, 14 great-grandchildren hockey and participated with giano and Patricia Copeland, soon be named to consider potential revisions and Colorado, 29 percent; during the Korean War. He as well as his brothers; Ray- duties on the football team. both of Saugus; 12 grandchil- Washington, 37 percent; served bravely until his hon- mond McNulty of Florida and He was employed by Gen- dren, three great grandchil- make recommendations to the full Legislature.