SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020 Lynn re ght- Marblehead’s ers extinguish Lynn re leaves a rekindled re which origi- COVID testing nally broke out around 2 a.m. 13 homeless Friday on War- tests patience ren Street in By Thor Jourgensen re crews arriving on scene Lynn. Fire Chief ITEM STAFF found heavy re in the base- Stephen Archer ment spreading throughout By Mike Alongi LYNN — A fast-moving ITEM STAFF said residents the building. self evacuated re displaced two families Archer said residents from a multi-unit residence MARBLEHEAD — A long line of cars wait- safely and no evacuated safely and no on Warren Street Friday. ed outside Temple Emanu-El, waiting to get re ghters were re ghters were hurt. One Fire Chief Stephen Archer a free COVID-19 test Friday morning. Opera- hurt. of the families living in the said a call shortly before 2 tional issues slowed the process for those who ITEM PHOTO | home included two adults a.m. sent re ghters to 93 had pre-registered. Due to an issue with the SPENSER R. HASAK and six children and the Warren St., a two-family number of testers available at the site, many other family included two house. were left waiting in long lines when they pre- adults and three children. viously believed they had an appointment, District Chief Timothy The American Red Cross is Collier quickly struck a sec- MARBLEHEAD, A6 ond alarm and Archer said LYNN, A2 Sides are split Governor Chief Chief Chief Chief Chief Chief Chief Chief Chief Baker Breen Callahan Desmaris Dwyer Grif n King Madigan Picariello Ricciardelli wants changes on By Gayla Cawley and adopt the changes he wanted made. of police of cers, a rst for Massachu- made or Steve Krause The overall legislative split was re ected setts. Baker said the state is one of only he won’t ITEM STAFF in the attitudes of local lawmakers. For ex- four which does not have a certi cation, sign the ample, State Sen. Brendan Crighton of Lynn or Peace Of cers Standards and Training Opinion on a compromise police reform legislation police voted in favor of it, but both representatives (POST) commission. passed by bill was split last week to the point that it Where Baker differs with the bill is in the House was sent to Gov. Charlie Baker without a the bill’s proposal to place all the train- veto-proof majority in the House. LPD adopts body cameras. Page A3 and Senate ing work handled by the existing Munici- That lack of enthusiasm may come back on police pal Police Training Committee under the reform to haunt the House as Baker sent the bill from the city — Peter Capano and Daniel reform. oversight of the proposed POST commis- back to state lawmakers on Thursday with Cahill — voted against it. sion. Baker wants the existing training a 17-page letter outlining his dissatisfac- The bill would create an independent, system to continue. tion with various parts of it, and saying he civilian-led commission to standardize the bill would not sign it if the legislature didn’t certi cation, training and decerti cation REFORM, A3 Rep. Rep. Sen. Speaker Rep. Rep. Sen. Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep. Cahill Capano Crighton DeLeo Ehrlich Jones Lovely Speliotis Tucker Vincent Walsh Wong DAVID SHRIBMAN Lynn eld water district NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE cutting its rate by half Historians will long debate By Thor Jourgensen from District Superintendent John ITEM STAFF Scenna, to reduce the tax levy from 93 cents per $1,000 value to the legacy of President Trump LYNNFIELD — The Center Wa- 46 cents per $1,000 value. The cut ter District (LCWD) is halving its He changed America’s approach to trade. spawned a debate about whether he endan- will be implemented in January. gered democratic values, undermined the Con- per $1,000 value tax levy on local He transformed the nation’s relationship with According to LCWD’s website, the stitution and stirred racial tensions. residential water users and up- China. He altered the country’s role in inter- tax levy increased signi cantly last But most signi cant of all: He remade two of dating water users on proposed national institutions. He remolded the nation’s year “ ...as a result of unanticipat- the three branches of government. improvements projects during a alliances. He reshaped American views about ed budget increases, lack of reserve As a result, Donald J. Trump may be pilloried by Monday, Dec. 14 virtual meeting. immigration. He modi ed decades-old customs funds” and water rates reduced contemporary scholars even as he is remembered LCWD’s Board of Commission- of politics. He weaponized social media. to levels incapable of generating in history as the most consequential president in ers and town assessors voted last He recast ancient notions of how leaders month, according to a statement LYNNFIELD, A2 behave, speak and relate to one another. He SHRIBMAN, A5 Nation By Guthrie Scrimgeour doing anything we can to keep the Supreme Court rejects Trump. B3 ITEM STAFF business alive while keeping a A Bit of safe space where people can have LOOK! SALEM — In an effort to a little fun,” said Eric Spackman, Peabody teens helping the adapt to the COVID-19 pan- the opening general manager. Don’t let boy homeless. A8 privacy demic, Bit Bar is allowing cus- The private rentals began in tomers to rent out their entire late November, and averages Sports arcade space to parties of 10 for between two to three rentals get ‘cold rock’ St. Mary’s Luke Smith commits in Salem private events. to Assumption for golf. B1 “We’re very passionate about SALEM, A5 By Guthrie Scrimgeour ITEM STAFF A Lynn woman’s 4-year-old son is very focused on staying on Santa’s STOP THE SPREAD. FOLLOW THE RULES. good side this year. “After Thanksgiving, Santa’s com- ing so I have to be good so I don’t get STAY WEAR A MASK NO MORE THAN WASH YOUR HANDS cold rock for Christmas,” the boy will often tell his mom. He means coal. His mother wants to give him some- thing special (not cold rock) for Christ- mas, but this might be dif cult for her FEET APART IN AN INDOOR10 GATHERING because she has had a tough year. ITEM SANTA, A5 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 50° VOL. 141, ISSUE ## OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 12° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ....................................B4 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020 OBITUARIES John Wilkins David S. Gallagher BEVERLY - John Wilkins of 1963 - 2020 Quincy, formerly of Beverly, NAHANT - David Gallagher, passed away peacefully De- 56, passed away peacefully on cember 10, 2020 after a short Dec 9, 2020 after many years battle with cancer. He was the of dialysis. He will be joined beloved husband of Linda(Fitz- in heaven by Lottie Beauchain patrick) Wilkins of Quincy with Gallagher (mother), Charles whom he shared 23 years of and Hazel Beauchain (grand- marriage. He leaves his sons parents) and his favorite aunt Chad Wilkins and wife Kim of Diane Beauchain Racca. Lynn MA, and John Wilkins and David grew up and spent partner Julie Dragone of Han- most of his life in Nahant. son MA. He also leaves grand- He graduated from Lynn children Bryan, James, and Tech, North Shore Commu- ITEM PHOTOS | SPENSER HASAK Amanda of Lynn and Weston nity College AS in Business of Hanson. and attended Wentworth. Lynn firefighters work to extinguish a rekin- John loved music and was David worked for many years dled fire which originally broke out around a big part of the Beverly Cru- at Logan Airport at a Foreign 2 a.m. Friday on Warren Street in Lynn. The saders and Cardinals marching Currency Exchange. He loved cause of the fire is suspected to be electrical, band in his youth. He loved Gagnon of Salem, Marcia and reading, history, working out, said Fire Chief Stephan Archer. playing guitar and listening to Wayne Masse of Haverhill, and The 3 Stooges, war movies and Lauren Arena, Matt Pentoney all types of music. John enjoyed Stephen and Janice Wilkins of chess. His greatest love was and Chris Pentoney. fishing and spending time at Salem NH. John leaves behind his nieces and nephews for Service Information: A the beach. many nieces and nephews. whom each had unique nick- celebration of life and grave- John was predeceased by Service Information: Ser- name and would take them side services will take place his parents Russell and Ade- vices will be private. For on adventure hikes through in the future when we can line(Santisi) Wilkins. He leaves more information and online Nahant’s tidepools, rocks and safely gather and celebrate behind siblings Wayne and condolences please visit marsh to teach them about David’s life. Kathy Wilkins of Lynn, Laurie www.HamelLydon.com. Nahant’s natural wonders. In lieu of flowers , do- David will be missed by his nations in David’s memory siblings Richard Gallagher and can be made to the Nahant wife Nilda; Diane Gallagher Historical Society, Nation- Mary Teresa (McNeil) Murphy, 92 and partner Butch Pentoney; al Kidney Foundation or My 1928 - 2020 Lisa Arena and husband Char- Brother’s Table Lynn. Online lie. guestbook at www.Solimine. PEABODY - Mary T. Mur- “ Uncle Davey” Da-Da will com. phy R.N. of Peabody, formerly be foever missed by Erin Gal- Somerville and Cape Breton Is- lagher, Charlie Arena IV, Katie land, NS Canada passed away Gallagher, Rachel Pentoney, peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday De- Lynn fire leaves cember 7th 2020.