SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016 All walks of life in Revere By Jessie Nocella FOR THE ITEM REVERE — Shirley Avenue, The rst once known for drug deals, as- group of saults and home invasions, is people walks changing its image. the Shirley The ribbon was cut on the 1.4- Avenue mile Shirley Avenue Urban Trail Urban Trail that opened to the public on Fri- in Revere on day. Friday. “In the late ’90s there was a lot of violence here,” said Melissa ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE REVERE, A7 DEMAND Body found AND near pond SUPPLIES in Peabody Lynn, Marblehead, and By Adam Swift Swampscott students ITEM STAFF PEABODY — Police are investigating the receive new backpacks death of a man found near Cedar Pond Fri- day afternoon. By Thomas Grillo A city worker found the man on a path ITEM CITY EDITOR near the pond off First Avenue at about 2:30 p.m., according to Det. Michael Crane. MARBLEHEAD — As families prepare He was taken to Union Hospital, where for back-to-school this fall, some children he was pronounced dead. His name had not lack necessary supplies before the rst been released. class bell rings. Police are investigating the death, but For more than a decade, Community of foul play is not suspected, police said. There Friends provided more than 6,000 North Nahant retreats is water near where the man was found, Shore children with new backpacks lled but it’s not known if he was in the pond at with everything they need to get a fresh any point. start. Last fall, Spur, a Marblehead non- About a half dozen detectives and crime pro t, was chosen to carry on the tradi- into the past scene investigators were on the trail near tion. the pond until shortly before 5 p.m. on Fri- Spur, whose back-to-school drive will By Bridget Turcotte Jeanette Watts of day. bene t children in Lynn, Marblehead, ITEM STAFF Dayton, Ohio, who is A white pickup truck off First Avenue on Swampscott and Salem, has received re- attending the Victo- NAHANT — For more than two decades, Second Street was behind crime scene tape quests for nearly 700 families that need rian dance weekend before being towed around 4:30 p.m. help. Katy Bishop and her husband, Ben, have been in Nahant, strikes a bringing Nahant back to its roots. “Every child deserves to start school on pose at the bar. Adam Swift can be reached at aswift@ a level playing eld,” said Jocelyn Cook, One weekend a year, lovers of dance, cloth- itemlive.com. Spur’s executive director. “Every child ing and history travel to the town and take a PHOTO | PAULA MULLER should have the same opportunity for suc- trip to the 19th and 20th centuries, when Na- cess as the person sitting next to them.” hant was known as a summer retreat for the So far, donors have spent about $13,000 wealthy. to support the purchase of 218 backpacks. The rst hotel was built in Nahant in 1802, Peace be Each one is packed with school supplies and many visitors owned cottages and homes that cost between $54 and $72. to enjoy the summer on the ocean. They loved the scenic coastal views and spent nights at with them BACKPACKS, A7 elegant dances and balls. Bishop, of ce manager of the Nahant Histor- ical Society, found her niche in the Victorian in Peabody era when she tried on her rst ball gown and INSIDE felt her con dence grow. By Adam Swift “I’m a dressmaker and costume historian,” ITEM STAFF In Lynn she said. “Wearing the clothes got me out Security a main concern of my shyness. I found out dancing is in my PEABODY — Days after the lighting of for former Marshall blood.” the Olympic ame in Rio, a different kind Middle School. A3 In 1991, she organized the rst event when of torch relay promoting peace will make its ve guests gathered for the day to play Vic- way through Peabody. LOOK! torian games on the lawn of the Nahant The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Read Bill Brotherton’s Country Club. They were invited back to her Run is an international torch relay that review of Yes home for tea. Today, about 150 people regis- travels the world to encourage goodwill, at Lynn Auditorium. A8 ter annually for an event that began Thurs- harmony and friendship, according to Pra- day night with a dance, and wraps up Sun- khara Harter of the New York-based non- day evening. pro t. In Sports A team that has covered nearly 10,000 Shoe City Classic tips off. B1 BALL, A7 miles during a four-month journey across the U.S., Mexico and Canada will pass through Peabody on Route 1 Tuesday af- ternoon, Harter said. The group has a doz- en runners with three vehicles supporting Eggs, bacon, and them. “The peace run has been really exploding, gratitude in Nahant not just in the United States, but in 140 countries across the world,” said Harter. “We just had our rst run in the islands of By Bridget Turcotte the South Paci c, and we keep adding new ITEM STAFF cities and countries.” NAHANT — The breakfast at the Nahant Village The Peace Run was inspired by spiritu- Church was about more than just eggs and bacon. al teacher Sri Chinmoy as a way to give Calvin and Marrit Hastings hold the monthly gath- people a way to express their hopes and erings at the Nahant Village Church to bring res- dreams for a harmonious world, according idents together over coffee. But this time neighbors to Harter. took the time to thank the boys — and girl — in blue. During the relays, the runners visit “I woke up one night and realized it’s a great oppor- schools and youth organizations to promote tunity to do something special for our police of cers,” self-esteem and friendship. he said. “When you get to know them, you realize they “Everyone who participates takes a step are a group of really special guys.” toward peace,” said Harter. “It’s an opportu- Friday’s meal was held to honor the 22 men and one nity for people to express themselves when they pick up the torch and bring it forward.” PHOTO | PAULA MULLER woman, Of cer Sarah Vincent, on the police force. Chief Robert Dwyer asked each member of the de- The international team of runners from Lt. J. Paul Manley speaks at the Nahant Village Church’s partment to introduce themselves to the 80 people eight countries is slated to cover 44 miles breakfast to bring together the police department and the community on Friday morning. NAHANT, A7 RELAY, A7 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 89 VOL. 138, ISSUE 207 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 65 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS ....................................B4 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016 OBITUARIES Eunice P. Shanahan, 96 Baker signs bill setting regs Mrs. Eunice P. ra Michael of Maine, for ride-hailing services (Warren) Shanahan, Michael Shanahan 96 years, formerly of Florida, two great of West Lynn, died grandchildren, Scott By Bob Salsberg along with opportunities among those pushing for provide a temporary boost peacefully on Friday, Santagate Jr. of An- ASSOCIATED PRESS for people to earn money. fingerprinting of drivers to taxi companies, drew Aug. 5, 2016 in a dover, Roman McIl- “This regulatory frame- for ride-hailing services, opposition from Uber and BOSTON — Gov. Char- North Andover nurs- hargery of Bourne; work includes many of our officially referred to in the Lyft as well as business lie Baker signed into law ing home. She was and a sister, Irene own proposals to embrace law as transportation net- and tourism officials. Friday the state’s first reg- the wife of the late Holder of Danvers. disruptive technology and work companies. Instead, the law will al- ulations on ride-hailing Maurice F. Shanahan. She also leaves sev- prioritize public safety to The new law will require low the Massachusetts companies such as Uber She was born in Boston, the eral nieces and nephews. She give consumers safe and the companies to pay a 20- Port Authority, which and Lyft, calling a new daughter of the late Leonard is the mother of the late Mau- reliable travel choices,” he cent per ride fee, a portion oversees the airport, and state background check J. and Dorothy (Borjeson) War- rice F. Shanahan III, grand- said in a statement. of which would go toward the Massachusetts Con- ren. She was raised in Lynn mother of the late David Sha- for drivers the strongest The bill establishes a helping cabbies hurt by in the nation. vention Center Authority and was a graduate of Lynn nahan and sister of the late two-tiered system for competition from the new to set parameters for the With the new law, Mas- checking the backgrounds industry. The companies Classical High School. She Dorothy Coakley and Claire operation of ride-hailing sachusetts joins more of drivers. The first will would not be allowed to lived in Lynn most of her life. Castro. services at those facilities. than 30 other states with be conducted by the com- pass the fee on to consum- She was a senior clerk with Service information: Mrs. Uber and Lyft, in sepa- the Department of Public Shanahan’s funeral will be some form of regulations panies and the second by ers. rate statements, embraced Health in the Commonwealth held on Tuesday, Aug.