TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018 Where would our police log be without Marblehead? By Gayla Cawley ITEM STAFF The beginning of the new year prompts re ection on the events of 2017. The Item’s police log serves as a record of some of those events. Here are some of our favorites entries from the past year. To the police, thank you for all that you do. Marblehead, Jan. 11 A report of suspicious activity at 10:14 a.m. Wednesday on Elm Street. An oil delivery man re- ported that when he made a delivery, there was a real sketchy man outside the residence he had not seen before. The man was pacing back and forth Seven communities answer while talking on a cell phone. Police reported the man in question was taking down his Christmas lights and has lived there for two years. Saugus, Jan. 17 Nahant Fire Department’s call A caller reported his car was stolen from the LA Fitness parking lot at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at 1450 By Bridget Turcotte could be seen drifting from Nahant to the ocean. Three Broadway. An of cer reported the caller later stat- ITEM STAFF Fire scene commanders struck three alarms to alarm re ed that he forgot he took his wife’s car and every- bring multiple crews to the home. Broke out NAHANT — Several crews from seven towns thing was ne. on Wilson battled a three-alarm re that tore through a Neighbors say the house recently underwent Marblehead, Jan. 21 Road in A caller reported her neighbor had been running home on Wilson Road for more than three hours renovations, and they believe it is a summer Nahant the washer and dryer for two hours and had not in frigid temperatures Monday. home. The ve-bedroom structure with ocean stopped at 12:22 a.m. Saturday on Watson Street. “The re has been knocked down, and it’s cer- views was sold in September 2016 for $600,000, in early The caller indicated the neighbor was doing it “out tainly under investigation,” said Fire Chief Mi- according to Patriot Properties. afternoon of spite” and stated she had been having issues chael Feinberg. “I’m just so glad that nobody was home,” said Monday. with that neighbor for the past few months. Nobody was inside the house when the Nahant resident Joanne Fucile. “We have a small re Marblehead, Jan. 23 Fire Department responded to calls of smoke department. I’m glad we have the help from so ITEM PHOTO | A caller reported her neighbors have been ignor- coming from the roof of 238 Wilson Road shortly many of these towns.” OWEN O’ROURKE ing her “No Trespass” signs on her property at 10:53 after 1 p.m., according to Nahant Police. a.m. Monday on Lincoln Park. She called back to Fire ghters from Lynn, Nahant, Marblehead, Bridget Turcotte can be reached at bturcotte@ Swampscott, Lynn eld, Saugus, and Revere itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @Bridget- POLICE LOG, A7 converged on the street and smoke from the re Turcotte. INSIDE Lynn Housing gets the lead out In Peabody Mayor looks forward to fourth term. A3 By Matt Demirs Urban Development (HUD), house, Barahona said. He ap- FOR THE ITEM Barahona received more than plauded the crews for their In Medford $22,000 to remove lead and quick and clean job that excelled City members take their LYNN — When Manuel Bara- asbestos from the 137-year-old his expectations. oath at the Inaugural hona found lead in his three-bed- home. Barahona, 32, knows the harm Ceremonies. A3 room home, he thought about “The big thing with lead paint associated with lead rsthand. the safety of his young children. in homes is that children under His son was exposed to lead in In Opinion Friends suggested he contact 6 and their families are a prior- their last apartment. Nearly Krause: Resolution the Lynn Housing Authority ity due to the effect it has on a two years later, he is still suffer- merry-go-round. A4 and Neighborhood Develop- child’s brain development,” said ing from the effects. In Sports ment’s (LHAND) lead abate- Jeffrey Weeden, an LHAND “It’s your kid’s health, you A bumpy ride for the ment program. manager. have to worry about,” he said. Jets against Beverly. B1 Thanks to the nonpro t and The lead removal took two the Department of Housing and weeks in the 1,028-square-foot LEAD, A6 ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE Karen McQuaid leaves the visitors center at Breakheart Reservation for the rst day hike. Behind her is Paul Kenworthy. (N)ice day for a hike in Saugus By Bridget Turcotte ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — Despite the icy trails, a dozen hikers strapped on their boots and braved the cold weather for a walk through Breakheart Reservation to start off the new year. “There’s something about be- ing up here that’s special,” said Lisa Santarpio, who was taking part in the First Day Hike with her sister Deb Brems for the rst Reason for Freezin’ in Nahant: Michele Durgin time. “We’re starting the year off By Bridget Turcotte arships for Lynn Classical High “This is the largest crowd we’ve They are right.” First Day Hikes were held at ITEM STAFF School students in Durgin’s name. had so far,” said Mario Capano, who off toward seven state parks across Massa- “She would be so humbled and has been organizing the event for a the water in NAHANT — Temperatures were chusetts Monday as part Ameri- shocked this many people came out dozen years. “And, this is the rst Freezin’ for below 10 degrees Monday morning, ca’s State Park Day Hikes, a na- and so excited that this money is be- a Reason in but that didn’t stop hundreds of peo- time we’ve ever had ice.” tional effort to get people outside ple from plunging into the icy cold ing raised to allow some Lynn kids The sandy spot behind Nahant’s Nahant on in all 50 states. water at Short Beach in memory of to go to school,” said her sister, Mar- historical Life Saving Station was Monday The events started in 1992 at Michele Durgin. cy Durgin Cronin. one of Michele’s favorite places to be, morning. the Blue Hills Reservation in Durgin was a beloved Lynn teach- Despite the freezing temperatures, said her sister, Maura Durgin-Scul- Milton, which continues to draw er and Item features writer who was piles of snow, and chunks of ice oat- ly, as she wore Michele’s fur coat to ITEM PHOTO | more than 1,000 participants killed in an automobile accident last ing in the ocean, a record number of keep warm after taking the plunge. OWEN O’ROURKE each year. America’s State Parks January. This year, money raised people showed up to run into the The Durgin family spread some of adopted the tradition in 2012, icy water. He estimated there were from Nahant’s annual Freezin’ for a HIKE, A6 Reason event will go toward schol- more than 300 in attendance. DURGIN, A6 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 HIGH 19° VOL. 140, ISSUE 20 LOCAL COMMUNITIES ...............A3 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 11° OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 BUSINESS ................................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018 OBITUARIES Tax to resume after Scott M. Nicosia, 53 Richard J. Bourque, 84 1963-2017 2-year suspension SAUGUS — Scott M. Nic- Nicosia. SAUGUS — Mr. brother of Mary Lillian osia, age 53, of Saugus, Service information: Fami- Richard J. Bourque, Surette, Pauline Bour- on medical devices passed away at home on ly and friends will remember age 84, died after a que, Paul Bourque, all By Bob Salsberg smaller firms and start- Dec. 13, 2017. Beloved son Scott’s life by gathering for long courageous bat- of Saugus, and the ASSOCIATED PRESS ups with promising new of Jane Nicosia and the late a memorial service at St. tle with cancer. He late Frances DeLeo products that have yet to Jack J. Nicosia. Loving fa- John’s Episcopal Church, 8 was the husband of and Yvonne Moffat. BOSTON — While much yield profits. ther of Bethany and Joshua Prospect St., Saugus MA, on the late Amy (Adams) He was the grandfa- of corporate America will Supporters of the tax Nicosia. Cherished grand- Saturday Jan. 6, 2018 at 10 Bourque. ther of 16 grandchil- enjoy a tax cut in the new contend manufacturers father to Aiden, Jacob and a.m. Born, raised, and dren, and the late year, one industry is get- have overstated both the Kayleigh. Brother to Debra An online memorial tribute a lifelong resident Samantha Green, ting a tax increase it has harm suffered while the Schultz, Jack Nicosia, Karen has been setup at Boston- of Saugus, he was the son of and eight great-grandchildren. fought hard but so far un- tax was in effect, and the Botticelli and the late Alan cremation.org. the late Edmund and Evelyn Also survived by his beloved successfully to avoid. potential impact of its re- (Melanson) Bourque. A U.S. dog Rusty. A 2.3 percent excise tax sumption. They argue ex- Army Korean War veteran, Service information: Rel- on medical device manu- pansion of health coverage Mr. Bourque was a carpenter atives and friends are invit- facturers went back into under the ACA benefited Eileen P. Cerasuolo with Local #33. An avid golfer ed to attend visiting hours effect Monday after a two- medical device makers who loved playing all the local in the BISBEE-PORCELLA year hiatus.