SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Saugus developer casts iron into STOP. Bus plans for old mill routes By Bridget Turcotte apartments and parking be- ITEM STAFF neath. Three of the units would changed be affordable. SAUGUS — The historic An of ce building at 228 Cen- for the Scott Mill property could soon tral St. would be torn down to be transformed into an Iron make room for 2,000 square Works-inspired community feet of commercial space. The Better where people can live, eat, and ground oor is proposed to be store their belongings. a cafe with additional commer- By Thomas Grillo, A $5 million mixed-use devel- cial space underneath. Bridget Turcotte, opment is proposed on Central The design of the develop- and Bella diGrazia ITEM STAFF Street beside 222 Central Stor- ment is inspired by neighboring age. A three-story apartment Saugus Iron Works, from the A new plan by the building would be constructed color scheme of red and black to MBTA could change how on the right of the old mill- match the Iron Works house to thousands of North Shore turned-storage facility with 26 the design of the chimney. residents get to work ev- one-bedroom, townhouse style eryday. apartments, eight two-bedroom SAUGUS, A3 The agency has pro- posed changes to more than ve dozen bus routes that promise to increase regularity and improve dependability. Dubbed the Better Bus Project, the T has out- lined 47 no-cost proposals to update and modernize 63 bus routes, including many on the North Shore. “We are looking to make changes that improve the reliability and frequency of our bus service,” said Wes Edwards, the MBTA’s assistant general manag- er of service development. It’s been a decade since the transit agency initi- ated major changes to its service plan. In the last ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK few years, T management The Central Group Executive Director Stephen Boccelli has shown a renewed in- terest in how to better speaks about the proposed development that would add move bus passengers. 36 apartments to the land next to the storage units at the The transit agency is historic Scott Mill property in Saugus. continuing to hold pub- lic hearings statewide to hear suggestions. Resi- dents can offer their take GE wins Swampscott on the changes on Thurs- day, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at North Shore Community $517M swears by College’s Lynn campus. “Overwhelmingly, riders re ghters want more frequent and engine more reliable service,” Ed- wards said. By Bella diGrazia Lynn contract ITEM STAFF The T acknowledged SWAMPSCOTT — Five re- there will be changes rid- ghters administered their oath ers dislike. for Lynn Wednesday evening, some having For Lynn riders who been on the job for a number of take the 435 bus, pick-up would shift from Pine Hill LYNN — Workers at years. to Euclid Avenue. General Electric Avia- A “collection of bad luck” led to The T said there will be tion’s River Works plant a four-year delay in swearing in 98 new trips each week- in Lynn will help power new members, according to Fire day on that route and wait the Army’s Apache and Chief Kevin Breen. Along with the time would be reduced by Black Hawk helicopters. ve re ghters being sworn in, 10 minutes. However, 1 The company has secured two promotions were announced percent of the riders will a $517,375,800 contract to during Wednesday’s Board of Se- have a half-mile walk to build the engines, beating lectmen meeting. the bus and another 1 out a joint Pratt & Whit- Justin Ramstine, Michael Sals- percent of riders from Lin- ney-Honeywell Interna- giver, Michael Lausier, Matthew wood Street will no longer tional bid. Gambale, and Sean McGovern get service within a half- Under the terms of the were the ve sworn in. Joseph mile walk. new contract announced Gambale was promoted to captain Melissa Dullea, the se- Friday, GE will build ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK and James Snow was promoted to nior director of service T901 engines for the AH- lieutenant. The MBTA has proposed changes to more than ve dozen bus planning, said the reason 64 Apache and Sikorsky routes that promise to increase regularity and improve de- UH-60 Black Hawk he- SWAMPSCOTT, A3 pendability. ROUTES, A3 licopters, which will re- place an older GE-built model — the T701 — that currently powers the two INSIDE vehicles. Providing premium Pathways to success “We are honored to be chosen by the Army to Saugus By Thor Jourgensen in classes taught by Path- continue powering their Town installed ITEM STAFF ways teachers on the third Black Hawks and Apaches more than 1,600 oor of the Clocktower for decades to come,” GE feet of sidewalk LYNN — Andie Salvador Business Center. Aviation president and panels in 2018. A2 wants to climb the career She said mastering the ladder at Salem Hospital CEO for military busi- Opinion English language will al- ness Tony Mathis said in and she has her sights on low her to apply for and Getting Smart in a statement. the highest rungs thanks land an accounts adminis- The contract should Swampscott. A4 to a Lynnway-based En- trator job at the hospital. support the equivalent of Nahant glish language and work- “I want to keep learning force training program. and improving,” she said. at least 100 full-time en- Couple charged Pathways Adult Educa- Pathways’ classroom gineering jobs at the Lynn with federal tax facility, according to GE. tion & Training helps Sal- and of ces in the convert- evasion. A6 The new line is the lat- vador, a Lynn resident, and ed factory overlooking the est boon for the venerable Sports about 400 other students Lynnway is a hub of activ- annually to master English Western Avenue facility. Peabody hockey ity with students from 30 even as they hold down jobs In December, company celebrates Senior countries speaking 18 dif- and learn other skills. executives and workers Night with win over ferent languages. alike celebrated the start Hired as an observer to They learn English in 18 Beverly. B1 of production for 22 T408 help ensure patient safety classes a day structured to Marine helicopter en- at Salem Hospital, Salva- t students’ work, family ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE gines. That project, based Peabody girls dor saw a Pathways bro- life and school schedules. earn big win over chure at her workplace Pathways employee Juana Perez chats with GE, A3 Marblehead. B1 and enrolled a year ago CEO Edward Tirrell. PATHWAYS, A3 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 ENTERTAINMENT .......................A7 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 HIGH 36° VOL. 141, ISSUE 48 OPINION ...................................A4 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ...............................B7 LOW 24° POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 OBITUARIES Michele M. Maher, 50 Michael Fogarty, 50 Joanne M. Sullivan, 80 1968-2019 1938-2018 LYNN — Michele co and her husband METHUEN — Mi- and the late Charles Joanne M. Sullivan, Ventura Lakes, she Marie Maher, age 50 Michael and Jon- chael Fogarty, age 50, Henri. He is also age 80, died on Dec. was an active com- and lifelong resident athan Rucker; her of Methuen, passed survived by many 27, 2018 at 7.32 munity member who of Lynn, died on Tues- stepchildren, Kyle away peacefully at his nieces, nephews and a.m. at Lee Memorial took extreme pride day, Jan. 29, 2019 at and Phylecia Rucker; home surrounded by cousins. Hospital in Ft. Mey- in organizing events, Massachusetts Gen- and step grandchil- his loving family. Service informa- ers, Fla., after a brief serving as the re- eral Hospital, Boston dren, Kyle Jr., Jaky- Michael was born tion: Friends and illness. cording secretary for from injuries she sus- la, Jesiah, Kameron in Lynn on Aug. 15, guests are invited to She was born in the Board of Direc- tained from a fall at and Kylee; her best 1968 to the late Chet call on Monday, Feb. Lynn May 22, 1938, tors, and organizing her home. She was friend, Diane Collins; and Jean (Munro) 4, 2019 from 4-8 to Genevieve M. and publishing their the loving companion of Hen- her grand dog Boomer, and Fogarty. He was a graduate p.m. at the KENNETH H. POL- (Horth) and Daniel J. Sullivan. newsletter. ry Rucker III and devoted and her aunts, cousins and close of Spaulding High School in LARD Funeral Home, 233 She graduated Lynn English Joanne is survived by her loving mother of Jordan Henry friends. In addition to her Rochester, N.H., Class of 1986. Lawrence St., Methuen. A High School and studied at brother, Paul L. Sullivan; and Rucker, both of Lynn. parents, Michele was prede- Michael was a dedicat- Mass of Christian burial will Northeastern University. step children, Julie A. Davis, Born on Feb. 28, 1968 ceased by her stepfather Tom ed employee of North Shore take place on Tuesday, Feb. Joanne retired from NEGEA Teresa M. Moscone, and Da- in Salem, Michele was the Persia and father-in-law Henry Plumbing and Heating Supply 5, 2019 at St. Monica’s Par- Service Corporation in Cam- nial T. Meagher. She will also daughter of the late William Rucker Jr., who are fondly re- of Lynn. He coached youth ish of Methuen at 11 a.m. In- bridge as an information sup- be missed by her large family J. and Irene (Vose) Maher. membered for their kindness basketball and baseball for terment to follow at Mt. Wol- port specialist. She went on to of nieces and nephews.