WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 Lynn family drug Gateway Cities spotlight business busted shines on Lynn murals By Thomas Grillo positive thing.” By Gayla Cawley warrant at 17 Highland Ave. at ITEM STAFF The 10-day event brought artists from across ITEM STAFF approximately 5 a.m., Lynn Police the world, who painted the murals last sum- Lt. Michael Kmiec said. LYNN — Four months after Beyond Walls mer. Thousands of people came to the down- LYNN — Two brothers and their Police seized four illegal re- brought a splash of color to the city, the project town to see the art. As a nale, more than mother were among four people arms, ammunition, a round will be recognized for its artistry and collabo- 2,500 people ocked to the “Rock the Block” arrested on drug traf cking and ammunition drum magazine, ration. celebration. distribution charges after police suboxone, about 40 pounds of MassInc.’s Fifth Annual Gateway Cities In- MassInc., which calls itself an independent seized guns, ammunition and a marijuana, 130 grams of cocaine/ novation Institute Awards will honor the work think tank, created the award for Gateway large amount of marijuana, co- crack cocaine, 200 grams of hero- to create murals on the faces of 15 buildings Cities, communities that were home to indus- caine and heroin from their High- in, approximately $6,000 in cash. in the downtown. Lynn is one of eight cities to try and offered good jobs and a “gateway” to land Avenue residence on Tuesday The drugs have a street value of receive the prize. the American Dream. But as manufacturing morning. $150,000, Kmiec said. “It’s very cool and a big deal,” said Alfred Wil- jobs disappeared, these mid-sized urban cen- The Lynn Police Drug Task Carlos Lopez and Dionis Lo- son, executive director and founder of Beyond ters have lacked the resources to rebuild and Force, along with the North Shore pez, and their mother, Rosalba Walls. “This is the rst award of its kind for have been slow to attract new investment. Gang Task Force and the State Po- Lynn. We have shown what can be done cul- lice STOP Team executed a search DRUGS, A7 turally and artistically in the city. It’s a really MURALS, A3 Lynn City A Case for stardom Council lines up in Marblehead By Bridget Turcotte against ITEM STAFF MARBLEHEAD — A child actor from Mar- blehead had the opportunity of a lifetime charter when he worked alongside one of his role models, Will Ferrell, in the recently released lm, “Daddy’s Home 2.” expansion Trip Case, 12, played the part of a child in a bowling alley who taunts Dylan, the son of By Thomas Grillo Wahlberg’s character and stepson of Ferrell’s ITEM STAFF character, for being bad at the sport. “Meeting these big actors was really cool,” LYNN — As KIPP Academy said Case. “It was the best day of my life. prepares to build a high school, When my friends saw it, they patted me on with a second independent char- the back and said I did a good job. They’re ter school planned for next year, really supportive.” the City Council voted against The Veterans Middle School seventh-grad- charter school expansion. er said Ferrell and Adam Sandler are two of More than 100 members of the his biggest role models and the type of actors Lynn Teachers Union packed the he dreams of becoming because of their abili- council chambers to support a ty to make others laugh. nonbinding resolution to oppose “They’re funny and they put smiles on peo- more charter school seats in the ple’s faces,” Case said. city. “Daddy’s Home 2” is about a father and In a passionate plea to the coun- a stepfather, who went head to head in the cil, Lynn Teachers Union presi- 2015 movie, “Daddy’s Home.” The two join dent Sheila O’Neil said the city’s forces to make Christmas perfect for their schools are amazing and ne children, until they are joined by their fa- work is being done by educators thers, who turn the holiday season upside on a slim budget with as many as down. 30 students per classroom. The movie stars Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, “We are telling you by our pres- Mel Gibson, John Lithgow, Linda Cardellini, ence today, we need to stop the and Alessandra Ambrosio. expansion,” she said. “We would Case said lming his brief scene, which love to have the money that ows began as two lines but was cut down to to the charter school back in our one, was an all-day event at a Cambridge budget to take care of our stu- bowling alley. His interaction with the dents that we are serving above Hollywood stars was minimal, but he said and beyond.” Ferrell was very nice and Wahlberg kept The union argued that KIPP to himself. takes $17 million from the Lynn He got his start in acting at the age of 5 School Department budget annu- ally and that number will soar MARBLEHEAD, A7 to $34 million if KIPP follows through on its plan to build a new Trip Case has a role in the new movie high school in the downtown. “Daddy’s Home 2.” COUNCIL, A3 ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE Lydia Pinkham Open to artists dios to the public on the same day. nArts in Central Square will also About 100 visitors checked out the open their studios on Saturday. wares of fewer than 10 artists. There is also a theater and music Last year, nearly 1,000 visitors at- studio at LynnArts worth checking BY BILL BROTHERTON tended and got a jump on their holi- out. And Laurence Howard of the day shopping. funky Pick Up Modern & More de- LYNN — “I feel very organized The 12th annual Lydia Pinkham sign store has fun events planned this year,” said Kirsten Bassion, Open Studios takes place Saturday that day. A trolley will shuttle at- with a laugh. “I’m very hopeful this and Sunday. Bassion said at least 53 tendees to and from the Pinkham year’s Lydia Pinkham Open Studios artisans on ve oors have signed building and the downtown all day celebration will be the most success- up to participate. Volunteer guides, on Saturday. ful yet.” a follow-the-blue-tape-route map “The Beyond Walls mural project FILE PHOTO Twelve years ago, Bassion, owner and a quick reference directory of is one of the coolest things I’ve seen of The Clay School on the third oor participating studios will help visi- in Lynn in years,” said Bassion, add- Dhwani Jain, right, practices making pottery of the Pinkham, convinced her fellow tors navigate the labyrinthian maze ing that she’s excited that LynnArts on a wheel with artist Peter Grams at his stu- artists renting space in the Western that is the Pinkham building. dio during the open studios event at the Lydia Avenue building to open their stu- About a dozen artists from Lyn- ARTISTS, A7 Pinkham building in Lynn. INSIDE Malden makes Thanksgiving for one and all In Peabody In Opinion By Steve Freker community service and religious ner (with all the xins) is provided Murtagh chosen for Not so fast in FOR THE ITEM groups and local and area business- free to anyone who would like to school superintendent. A2 Swampscott. A4 es, has joined together in what now enjoy a great holiday meal. There MALDEN — A broad-based local has become a tradition: the annual is no nancial status element to In Malden In Sports community organization has one Davis appointed Prep soccer falls “Don’t Be Alone On Thanksgiving” this dinner nor are reservations treasurer. A2 in state semis. B1 goal this holiday season: Make sure full course turkey dinner. needed. no one is alone on Thanksgiving. The sumptuous meal is served on “This meal is open to anyone at In Lynn In Food For more than a decade, Bread Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. all who would like to come. It’s a Classical hosts night Try some of Rosalie’s of Life, buttressed by a coalition 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Mal- of excellence. A3 Thanksgiving stuf ng. B8 of Malden city and school of cials, den High School cafeteria. The din- MALDEN, A7 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 HIGH 44° VOL. 139, ISSUE 290 LYNN .........................................A3 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 36° OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 FOOD ........................................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 OBITUARIES Christina Laura Ann Saviano, 31 Murtagh unanimous choice for Peabody superintendent PEBAODY — Chris- er Laurie Saviano tina Laura Ann Sa- and step-father Da- viano, age 31, of vid Gallugi, of Wilm- By Adam Swift works and what needs tions in other districts be- Peabody formerly ington, her brother ITEM STAFF change in the district.” fore Peabody could make a Given her years of expe- final decision. of Lynn, died at her Victor Saviano III and PEABODY — A famil- home, surrounded his wife Cari, of Wake- rience in the district and This year, the district iar face in the Peabody that she is already work- jumped out in front of the by her loving family, field, her step-broth- schools is the choice as the on Monday, Nov. 13, ers and step-sisters; ing alongside Levine, com- field and there was little district’s next superinten- mittee member Joseph hesitation to make a quick 2017, after a coura- David Gallugi and dent.