FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 Swampscott gives Green(wood) light McGee By Gayla Cawley ing approved at Town Meeting last with 28 units on the site that had to ITEM STAFF spring. In lieu of not offering any af- adhere to an affordable housing com- fordable housing, Groom would contrib- ponent, or for a Chapter 40B afford- SWAMPSCOTT — Town of cials are leading ute $150,000 to the town’s affordable able housing project. Developers also moving forward with a proposal from housing trust. The second concept was had the option to present proposals for Groom Construction to redevelop the shuttered former Swampscott Middle for a 60-unit Chapter 40B affordable both options. School on Greenwood Avenue. housing project, with 25 percent of the The selectmen approved the proposal transit On Wednesday night, the Board of apartments or condominiums allocated with the 28-unit building as the prima- Selectmen unanimously approved a as affordable. ry, and the 60-unit 40B project as an proposal from Salem-based Groom Con- Groom submitted a response to the alternative, if there was litigation from struction, which had submitted two most recent Request for Proposals is- the neighbors for the primary concept, talk tour concepts. The town will now enter into sued by the town. It gave developers an according to Naomi Dreeben, chair- option to submit a plan that conformed woman of the board of selectmen. negotiations with the company. By Thomas Grillo The rst concept, for 28 apartments to the zoning approved at Town Meet- ITEM STAFF or condominiums, adhered to the zon- ing last spring for a single structure SWAMPSCOTT, A7 LYNN — It might be one of the few times when you talk and politicians listen. Two dozen state senators are expected Wearing to attend the latest Commonwealth Con- BEYOND WALLS versations next Tuesday at the J. Henry Higgins Middle School in Peabody at 6:30 p.m. another But don’t expect speeches, these Town BRINGS LIGHT TO LYNN Hall-style forums put the microphone in your hands. hat in “We don’t talk, we listen,” said state Sen. Thomas McGee (D-Lynn). “You get two minutes to make a comment, ask a ques- Saugus tion or both.” The Massachusetts Senate launched the By Bridget statewide listening tour in 2015 designed Turcotte to connect legislators with constituents ITEM STAFF to hear their ideas, concerns and sugges- SAUGUS — Chris- tions. tine Moreschi has been “On that tour, we got input from the pub- hired to replace Susan lic that helped us develop our legislative Dunn as chief adminis- priorities for the session,” McGee said. trative aide for the town Two years ago, legislators heard from manager. the public about the cost of higher edu- Dunn has worked for cation, mounting student debt, college af- the town of Saugus for fordability and income inequality. 22 years and will re- “As a result of those listening tours in tire in July. Moreschi, a eight Massachusetts regions, we passed Town Meeting member legislation to create the college savings for Precinct 2, began plan and expanded the earned income working alongside her tax credit,” said Sen. Michael Rodrigues at the end of March. (D-Westport). “Susan Dunn has done So far, the common denominator at fo- a wonderful job,” said rums in Greater Boston, the South Coast, South Shore, MetroWest and Western Moreschi. “I’ve seen a By Leah Dearborn as a sculpture that pays homage From left, Pedro lot of positive change in Massachusetts have brought out voters ITEM STAFF to Lynn’s industrial roots and Soto, Amanda the town. I want to be who are red up about immigration issues, 10 murals in the heart of Lynn’s Hill, Carolina global warming and renewable energy. more of a part of that.” LYNN — It was a party Thurs- Transformative Development Ini- Trujillo, Al Wil- “We’ve been surprised at how energized Moreschi, a Saugus day night at the Lynn Museum, tiative District. son, Courtney people are about what’s happening in native, is a member of with a colorful kickoff to fundrais- Wilson said they’re looking to Davies, Beth Washington,” said Rodrigues. “We expect- the Saugus High School ing efforts for downtown art proj- Project Building Com- raise $50-80,000 of the $255,000 Bresnahan, Mas- ed that in the more progressive parts of ect “Beyond Walls.” minimum total needed for the ter IC, and Livan the state, like MetroWest, Northampton mittee, Food Service “All aspects of the project are ad- Committee, Wellness project. Adames at the and Amherst, but we heard the same in vancing,” said Al Wilson, founder Committee, and St. Vin- If the campaign reaches its Lynn Museum Ashland.” and executive director of Beyond cent de Paul. She’s the crowdfunding goal of $50,000 by Thursday. The sessions have had anti-President president of the Bel- Walls. May 22 at midnight, the project Donald Trump undertones, the senators monte Middle School The project will use funds raised will win a matching grant with ITEM PHOTO | said. Parent Teacher Organi- from the campaign to install funds from MassDevelopment’s JIM WILSON “There hasn’t been much speaking di- zation. Before assum- lighting in train underpasses and Commonwealth Places program. rectly at the president, but clearly they 12 vintage neon artworks in the ing the role, she was a BEYOND WALLS, A7 McGEE, A7 member of the Veterans city’s business district, as well Memorial Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization. “I’ve been very in- volved in the town,” Mo- Lynn girls are strong, reschi said. “I was born and raised here and I’m raising my family here.” smart, and bold “I am pleased to wel- come Christine to her By Bridget Turcotte dren. Hundreds of supporters lled new position,” said Town ITEM STAFF the ballroom at Doubletree by Hilton Manager Scott Crabtree Hotel Boston North Shore on Thurs- in a statement. “Chris- DANVERS — Girls Inc. of Lynn day to celebrate Tongo and her fellow tine holds an ideal skill- helped Korintha Tongo nd her voice. award recipients Maryama Barry set for this challenging “Before Girls Inc., I didn’t have the role. I am con dent that courage to speak in front of you all,” and Suzanne Musema. her extensive knowledge said Tongo, one of three Lynn Classi- Each year, outstanding senior girls of the town, experience cal High School seniors chosen as a who best exemplify determination to at the Saugus Public 2017 Girl Hero. “I’m here to tell you overcome obstacles and a strong com- Schools, and expertise the timid Korintha is gone. What mitment to education are chosen for with administrative happens in the yellow building on the the award, which is funded in part by tasks will make her an hill changes lives.” the Moyer Family Scholarship Fund. asset to my of ce and Tongo, a youth member of the Girls ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE Girls Inc. of Lynn is a nonpro t the community.” organization dedicated to inspiring Inc. Board of Directors, was inspired Moreschi has an asso- Ava Howard at the completion of the Girls Inc. Cho- girls to be strong, smart, and bold by by a Girls Inc. speaker to combine ciate’s degree in parale- rus performance at the annual Girls Inc. celebration providing challenging programs to gal studies from North luncheon on Thursday. disadvantaged and low-income chil- GIRLS, A7 Shore Community Col- lege. She most recently worked as the admin- istrator’s secretary at INSIDE Veterans Memorial Ele- Lynn forum focuses on criminal justice mentary School for ve In Lynn about support for the Justice Re- years. Closer to pulling the plug By Leah Dearborn In her new role, she on Union Hospital. A3 ITEM STAFF investment Act and bail reform. State Reps. Brendan Crighton, will independently main- LYNN — Criminal justice re- tain and supervise nan- Community voices Daniel Cahill, Paul Tucker, a rep- form was the topic for several resentative of Tom Walsh’s of ce, cial records, produce cor- concern over new hundred residents of North Shore respondence and other KIPP school. A3 and state Sen. Thomas McGee communities who gathered at St. (D-Lynn) attended. documents, and act as a Stephen’s Church Thursday eve- liaison with department In Opinion One of the rst topics was man- ning with several of their legisla- heads, said Crabtree. Time for adult datory sentencing minimums. tive representatives. conversations. A4 ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE Rev. Annie Belmer of Zion Baptist Bridget Turcotte can In an event sponsored by the Church in Lynn told about her be reached at bturcotte@ In Sports Sean Ellis talks about fees and Essex County Community Or- son Elijah, who was incarcerated itemlive.com. Follow her St. Mary’s celebrates nes in the justice system of Mas- ganization (ECCO), legislators following a $200 robbery in 1999. on Twitter @Bridget- state champions. B1 sachusetts at the ECCO meeting and guest speakers were invited Turcotte. at St. Stephen’s Church Thursday. to address the crowd, speci cally CRIMINAL JUSTICE, A7 US BLASTS SYRIA WITH CRUISE MISSILES, PAGE A6 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 HOME .......................................A5 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 HIGH 51° VOL. 139, ISSUE 104 LYNN .........................................A3 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 LOW 39° OPINION ...................................A4 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 OBITUARIES Anna J. Keogh, 60 Daniel A. deStefano, 67 Marie J. Hartling, 85 SAUGUS — Anna J. (Trev- and nephews. NAHANT — Daniel illustrator and artist LYNN — Marie J. land, grandchildren; isone) Keogh, age 60, of Service information: Rela- A. deStefano, age 67, who had five pub- (Slate) Hartling, 85, Tricia, Brian, Bethany, Saugus, formerly of Everett, tives and friends are invited of Nahant, passed lished books.