THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 AN APPRECIATION STEVE KRAUSE Billy C: as humble as brother Tony was brash Billy Conigliaro began his public life 5 sports personality Mike Lynch, who life as normal as possible, which was as “the other Conigliaro” — a younger, played baseball at Swampscott High hard considering what his last name different kind of player, and person, with Richie, the youngest of the three was. But he also tried to keep Tony’s Former than Tony, his brash, supremely-con- brothers. name in the public eye as much as dent older brother. But the feel-good story wouldn’t possible too.” Red Sox and But together, the two of them cap- last. It was as if some kind of rogue Lynch, who grew up not far from Swampscott tured the imaginations of all aspir- god somewhere took umbrage with Billy Conigliaro in Swampscott, also ing Major League ballplayers on the such a happy-ever scene. It all ended alluded to his quiet nature. standout North Shore and beyond. There they much too soon. “You could misinterpret that, if you Conigliaro were, in 1970, standing side by side in William Michael Conigliaro, 73, died didn’t know him, as being aloof,” said the Red Sox out eld — Billy in center Wednesday morning after being ill for Lynch. “But that wasn’t the case. He dead at 73 eld and Tony in right. several years, his godson, Derek Jan- was a nice guy.” “I can’t tell you how cool it was to uary said. In 1965, as his celebrated older PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS be playing a game and seeing Billy January, owner of the North Shore brother was on way to becoming the and Tony Conigliaro come to watch Navigators, remembers his godfather Billy Conigliaro of the Bos- your games,” said celebrated Channel as “a quiet person. He tried to live his BILLY, A2 ton Red Sox, back in 1970. Revere Black female celebrates entrepreneurs Dr. King honored in Lynn By Elyse Carmosino By Guthrie Scrimgeour ITEM STAFF ITEM STAFF REVERE — A banner com- LYNN — Two Black women shared their experi- memorating the life and work ences of growing up in Lynn and their paths to en- of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. trepreneurship during a virtual panel discussion will remain over the entrance Wednesday morning. to Revere City Hall for the rest Shanel Anderson, founder of Soul City Yoga, and of February in honor of Black Mikki Wilson, founder of Dot Connector Consult- History Month. ing LLC, both spoke at the event, which was host- The banner, which was com- ed by Lynn Museum/LynnArts Director Doneeca missioned by Mayor Brian Arri- Thurston. go and designed by Revere City “It’s important to have events that elevate voic- Hall Communications Associate es of color, and speci cally Black female voices, Jacqueline McLaughlin, was because oftentimes these voices and stories have erected in front of Revere City been silenced or overlooked,” said Thurston. Hall Saturday and displays the “Now, more than ever, our community and our pan-African colors of red, black, country is seeing rsthand how people of color and green beneath a black and have been and continue to be treated, and how we white photo of Dr. King along- persevere and remain resilient in spite of that.” side his quote, “our lives begin Wilson grew up on Vine Street where she was to end the day we become silent exposed to a diverse cultural experience and later about things that matter.” moved to West Lynn. Local activists are celebrat- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK “A lot of Black families lived between the brick- ing the victory, which members yard,” said Wilson. “Growing up, it was very positive A banner celebrating Black History DR. KING, A3 Month hangs from Revere City Hall. HONORED, A5 Arts-based learning is elementary in Peabody Staying By Anne Marie Tobin observed,” said Assistant Superintendent in March, the funding was left in limbo. ITEM STAFF of Schools Dr. Chris Lord. “We are so thank- “When museums were nally able to re- sel e ful to the Peabody Cultural Collaborative open, we knew that due to the size of our PEABODY — The city’s elementary as it’s a great thing to be able to offer the space and the activities we offered, Curi- schools have launched new arts-based schoolchildren in Peabody.” ousCity would not have been able to be the aware in learning programs for elementary school PCC received about $15,000 last year safe, fun place we had created,” said PCC students, partnering with the Young Adults from the J.B. Thomas Foundation and the President Camille Bartlett. “PCC contacted of Massachusetts (YAMA) organization and Essex County Community Foundation to the foundations to either return the funds Saugus the Peabody Cultural Collaborative (PCC). support the operations and expansion of the or to utilize the funds in the spirit of the “These are eld trip-like experiences that CuriousCity pop-up children’s museum. In children’s museum — creating fun, engaged By Elyse Carmosino are extremely interactive that are con- its rst 10 months of operations, CuriousCi- learning activities for children that ex- ITEM STAFF ducted by artists, and the kids are just in ty hosted more than 6,700 visitors from 122 plored arts and culture.” orbit. They are enjoying the programs tre- communities in 22 states. But once the pan- SAUGUS — Kowloon mendously from what I have personally demic forced CuriousCity to shut its doors PEABODY, A3 Restaurant has announced the launch of a new social me- dia competition in an effort to keep community members connected during the long win- INSIDE Race for Lynn eld School ter months. Called the Keeping Guests Opinion Committee continues to grow Connected campaign, own- Charles: er Bobby Wong said he hopes We didn’t know By Anne Marie Tobin their very best to navigate their the competition will help pro- what we didn’t ITEM STAFF way through this process. mote Kowloon’s brand while know. A4 “I would like the Lynn eld prompting smiles from fans of • LYNNFIELD — Another candi- School Committee to be willing to the iconic Route 1 restaurant. Putting date has thrown her hat into the have the uncomfortable conver- “With the pandemic, it’s democracy to ring for a seat on the Lynn eld sations, and ask the hard ques- something you can do any- the test. A4 School Committee. tions,” she said. “I am displeased where,” Wong said. “At home, Kate DePrizio said she decid- with the lack of communication, or at work, or even if you’re on LOOK! ed to run because she feels “com- an actionable plan, accountability, vacation.” Lynn mother pelled to serve as a voice for fam- creativity and collaboration, and I Guests are invited to post and daughter ilies that are struggling, children am most displeased with the lack their best, funniest, most cre- Lynn eld School Committee host rst event that are upset and anxious during of compassion.” ative, and colorful sel es while candidate Kate DePrizio shows for new oral remote learning, children that are The town election is set for April wearing a Kowloon T-shirt or business Blush off her nomination papers with, disengaged (with limited) par- 13. DePrizio will be challenging sweatshirt, or while with a and Bloom. A8 from left, son Charlie, husband ticipation and for children and incumbents Tim Doyle and Phil Kowloon tiki cup or takeout Mike, son William and daugh- families, like my own, who have ters Sophia and Sadie. repeatedly shed tears as they do RACE, A3 SELFIE, A3 TO OUR READERS STOP THE SPREAD. FOLLOW THE RULES. Due to a printer’s error, Pag- es B4 and B5 of Wednesday’s STAY WEAR A MASK NO MORE THAN WASH YOUR HANDS Item — including the cross- word puzzle, comics, and Dear Abby — were inadvertently replaced by duplicates of Pag- es A4 and A5. Those features from Wednesday appear today FEET APART IN AN INDOOR10 GATHERING on Page B5. We apologize for the error. OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B3 HIGH 30° VOL. 142, ISSUE 55 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 11° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ................................ B4-5 BUSINESS ................................B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 OBITUARIES Madeleine (Grondin) Cross, Janet Benham - Harkins, 59 Lynneld to 96 9/23/1961 - 12/31/2020 LYNN - Janet is survived Service Information: A offer vaccine CHELMSFORD - Mrs. Made- by her daughter, Virginia and Memorial Service will take leine (Grondin) Cross, age 96 her son Jon Harkins , and 3 place at St Mary’s Church in of Chelmsford, formerly of Lynn, grandchildren, several siblings, Lynn on Thursday, February seniors 75-plus died peacefully on Monday, nieces, nephews, cousins and 11th at 10am. Burial ser- February 7, 2021 at the Sunny many friends. vices will be private. Acres Nursing and Rehabilita- By Anne Marie Tobin asked to attest to your tion Center in Chelmsford. She ITEM STAFF eligibility. If you need was the wife of the late Slayton assistance at the vaccine LYNNFIELD — The E. Cross, with whom she shared site, you may bring some- town of Lynnfield is of- 65 years of marriage. Thomas P Towey, II, 91 one with you, but, due to fering a COVID-19 vac- Born and raised in Biddeford, limited doses, accompa- Maine, she was the daughter of cination clinic for se- niors ages 75 and up on nying caregivers will not the late Camille and Philonese be eligible to be vaccinat- (Cote) Grondin. She had lived Saturday at Lynnfield Middle School, 505 Main ed.