By GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — Two men were assaulted on Blake Street early Sunday morning.

One of the men, a Wakefield resident, is in Massachusetts General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. A Lynn man is being treated at Union Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s office and State Police.

Lynn Police said one man was struck with a brick, but had no further information.

The two men left a bar on Munroe Street around 1:30 a.m. and were walking to the Lynn man’s home when they were attacked by two suspects, State Police said.

The incident is under investigation. The State Police Crime Scene Services unit was sent to process the scene for evidence.

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley.

All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. Corrections or clarifications will not be made without express notice of change from the arresting police department.

LYNN

Arrests

Daniel Caron, 27, of 6 Beach Ave., Swampscott, was arrested on warrant charges of six counts of destruction of property, Class A drug possession Class B drug possession, and disturbing the peace at 4:43 p.m. Saturday.

Derrick Hall, 51, was arrested on warrant charges of trespassing and carrying a dangerous weapon at 1:03 p.m. Friday.

John Sindoni, 55, of 52 Burrill Ave., was arrested and charged with nighttime breaking and entering for a felony, Class C drug possession, and Class E drug possession at 3:02 a.m. Sunday.

Scott Solesky, 35, of 100 Willow St., was arrested and charged with two counts of moped violation, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, violation of the city knife ordinance, carrying a dangerous weapon and on warrants at 4:40 p.m. Saturday.

Eliud Vega, 35, of 68 Collins St., was arrested and charged with destruction of property and on a warrant charge of threat to commit a crime at 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Tina White, 51, of 124 Central Ave., was arrested and charged with larceny at 6:25 p.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 9:42 a.m. Friday at 855 Lynnfield St.; at 11:54 a.m. Friday at 697 Lynnfield St.; at 7:07 p.m. Friday at Lynnway and Newhall Street; at 7:34 p.m. Friday at 28 Linwood Road; at 1:10 a.m. Saturday at 53 Breed St.; at 9:25 a.m. Saturday at 53 Commercial St.; at 1:12 p.m. Saturday at Stanwood Street and Western Avenue; at 2:19 p.m. Saturday at 10 Munroe St.; at 11:36 p.m. Saturday at 35 Graves Ave.; at 6:52 a.m. Sunday at AL Prime Energy at 969 Western Ave.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 10:11 p.m. Friday at 379 Chestnut St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 2:24 a.m. Sunday at 679 Western Ave.; at 8:26 a.m. Sunday at Lafayette Park and Lewis Street.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 2 p.m. Friday on O’Callaghan Way; at 2:08 a.m. Saturday on Lloyd Street; at 3:32 p.m. Saturday on Summer Street.

A report of an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at 11:09 p.m. Friday on Lynnfield Street.

A report of an assault at 10:40 p.m. Saturday on Summer Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 10:03 a.m. Friday at 41 Carolyn Road; at 2:32 p.m. Friday at Summer and Walden streets.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 1:14 p.m. Friday on Magnolia Avenue; at 4:22 p.m. Friday at Mobil Gas Station at 512 Chestnut St.; at 4:22 p.m. Friday at 11 Albany St.; at 6:29 p.m. Friday at Eastern Bank at 156 Boston St.; at 7:34 p.m. Friday at 39 Wardwell St.; at 8:04 p.m. Friday at Commercial and Summer streets; at 11:21 p.m. Friday at Brookvale and Tacoma streets; at 3:52 a.m. Saturday at 94 Alley St.; at 9:43 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Church at 8 South Common St.; at 7:14 p.m. Saturday at 1 Kingsley Terrace; at 8:04 p.m. Saturday at 44 Park St.; at 9:05 p.m. Saturday at 555 Summer St.; at 9:40 p.m. Saturday at 109 Walnut St.; at 9:52 p.m. Saturday at 16 High Rock St.; at 11:55 p.m. Saturday on Mt Vernon Street; at 7:18 a.m. Sunday at 63 Lynnway; at 8:43 a.m. Sunday at 63 Lynnway.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 1:49 p.m. Saturday on Marianna Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 1:45 p.m. Friday at 38 Market St.; at 3:51 p.m. Friday at 61 North Common St.; at 1:21 p.m. Saturday at 209 Fayette St.; at 2:49 p.m. Saturday at 20 East Highland St.

A report of motor vehicle theft at 4:50 p.m. Friday at 44 Estes St.

A report of a robbery at 12:17 p.m. Saturday at Mall and North Common streets.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 6:17 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Cemetery at 133 Broadway; at 6:35 p.m. Saturday at 165 Broad St.

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 8:53 a.m. Sunday at 69 Park St.

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 9:14 a.m. Friday at Atlantic Avenue and Garden Road; at 9:37 a.m. Friday at Lafayette and Maple streets; at 4:16 p.m. Friday on Lafayette Street. One driver was complaining of cardiac issues; at 11:31 a.m. Saturday on Garden Road.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 6:11 p.m. Saturday on Ocean Avenue. Someone broke into the Rockmore down at Riverhead.

Complaints

A caller reported cars didn’t stop for her and her son as they were trying to use the crosswalk at 3:18 p.m. Friday at Green Street and Powder House Court. She said one driver seemed to be with a florist making a delivery and the other driver was an older person. She thought that maybe there could be a newspaper article letting people know that now with the warmer weather, there will be pedestrians and bikes looking to cross in the area.

A caller reported that he got into his car at Starbucks, drove home and found that there was a man in the backseat of his car at 9:04 a.m. Saturday on Pleasant Street. He said the man was clearly intoxicated. The man got out of his car and went down Jersey, taking a left on Sewall Street. Police reported that the man in question claimed that he was trying to get off in Lynn, but got off at the wrong stop, and told officers he was asking people for directions on how to get back. Police showed him the bus stop and charges were to follow.

A caller reported that his sister was told by a neighbor that there was a man walking around the area asking people for rides to Boston Street in Lynn at 2:56 p.m. Saturday on Evans Road Extension. Additional people reported seeing the man. One woman said she was sitting in her truck when the man waked around the block three times, and came close to her truck on the third pass. He jumped back when he saw her dog in the truck. A caller reported the man was at her house asking for a ride, and stated he had been drinking. Police eventually found the man.

A caller reported there was a man on the trail in back of the tennis courts who appeared to be sleeping in a hammock at 4:22 p.m. Saturday on Wyman Road. Police checked, but couldn’t anything.

PEABODY

Arrests

Terry A. Gleason, 22, of 50 Warren St., Apt. 312V, was arrested on a warrant at 3:24 p.m. Friday.

Terrance P. Jacobsen, 36, of 9 Linden St., Salem, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and Class B drug possession at 6:04 p.m. Saturday.

Jean Tobin, 50, of 46 Peabody St., Apt. 1-1, Salem, was arrested on warrants at 2:19 p.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:44 p.m. Friday at Carroll School at 60 Northend St.; at 4:53 p.m. Friday at 268 Lowell St.; at 5:26 p.m. Friday at Plum Tomatoes at 145 Summit St.; at 5:35 p.m. Friday at 79 Lowell St. and 2 Sawyer St.; at 9:06 p.m. Friday on Tumelty Road; at 8:37 a.m. Saturday at Party City at 300 Andover St.; at 11:31 a.m. Saturday at 309 Lowell St. and 2 Northshore Road; at 1:53 p.m. Saturday at 0 Lynnfield St. and 147 Summit St. A two-car accident with airbag deployment was reported. A 61-year-old man received a criminal application for operating after suspension. Both vehicles were towed; at 2:43 p.m. Saturday at 148 Lowell St. and 2 Southwick Road; at 5 a.m. Sunday at 72 County St. A car into a pole was reported; at 12:03 p.m. Sunday at Chandler’s Ice Cream at 86 Andover St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 5:36 p.m. Saturday at Trader Joe’s at 300 Andover St.; at 10:39 p.m. Saturday at Peabody Place Plaza at 300 Andover St.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 6:52 p.m. Saturday at Northshore Mall at 210N Andover St. Taken from the backseat of a vehicle was a bag with a gold bracelet, valued at $310. There was no damage to the vehicle.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 3:41 p.m. Friday at Bagel World Bakery & Deli at 10 Sylvan St. A caller reported a man in his 20s with short brown hair driving a black sedan pulled up next to performed a lewd act. Danvers Police were notified; at 8:50 p.m. Friday at 443 Lowell St. A caller reported four teenagers running through yards; at 2:28 p.m. Saturday at 6 Selwyn Road. A caller reported an elderly woman crawling up the stairs across the street, and thought she may be confused. Police reported the woman’s daughter picked her up; at 3:31 p.m. Saturday at Bank of America ATM at 150 Main St. A caller reported a man and woman acting suspicious in the back of Bank of America because they had a laptop and wires hanging out of a machine. Police reported the man was charging his tablet in the vestibule.
Mall Security reported a girl was touched inappropriately at 4:06 p.m. Saturday at Northshore Mall Security at 210 Andover St. Police reported the two 14-year-olds were on a first date and the boy had put his arm around her, and made her feel uncomfortable. Police spoke with both parents and informed them of the situation.

A report of a disturbance at 4:34 p.m. Saturday at 64 Foster St.; at 5:47 p.m. Saturday at Omega Pizza at 100 Lynn St. A caller reported a customer threw food at him. A female reportedly threw food in the face of an employee and left in a blue Volvo. Police reported the people involved came back to the store and apologized for the incident; at 6:04 p.m. Saturday at 116 Foster St.; at 10:43 p.m. Saturday at 15 Summer St.; at 10:49 p.m. Saturday at Carraba’s Restaurant at 1A Newbury St. The manager of the building reported an employee threatened another employee with a knife. An officer reported there was no knife involved and it was a mutual disagreement; at 1:26 a.m. Sunday at 6 Park St.; at 1:50 a.m. Sunday at Tannery Apartments at 50 Warren St.; at 3:29 a.m. Sunday at 0 Tremont Place and 26 Tremont St.

The store manager reported three juveniles jumping on the roof while one friend was ordering food at 12:04 a.m. Sunday at Pete’s A Place at 19A Central St. Police reported there was no damage done and no missing property.

A report of gunshots at 12:59 a.m. Sunday at 5 Fulton St. An off-duty officer reported shots fired and found shell casings. A black car, possibly an Impala, is the suspected vehicle, but police were unsure of the target. There was a possible entry point of a bullet on the side of the home, and police reported that 6 Fulton St. was also hit by bullets.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 7:52 p.m. Saturday on Paleologos Street. The person was taken to Salem Hospital.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 2:31 p.m. Friday at Macy’s at 210M Andover St. A caller reported someone continually comes in to steal fitbits.

A report of a stolen motor vehicle at 7:35 a.m. Sunday at 4 Fenton St.

Vandalism

Vandalism to a motor vehicle was reported at 11:50 a.m. Saturday at Police Department at 6 Allens Lane.

A report of vandalism at 3:59 p.m. Saturday at 44 Holten St. A caller reported a BB was found in his window and cracked it.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 9:15 a.m. Friday at Bertram House at 565 Humphrey St.; at 11:58 p.m. Friday at 484 Humphrey St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 5:09 p.m. Friday at CVS at 413 Paradise Road.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:53 a.m. Friday at 481 Humphrey St.

All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. Corrections or clarifications will not be made without express notice of change from the arresting police department.

Arrests

Nina Burns, 23, of 38 Hanover St., was arrested on warrant charges of larceny and malicious wanton property defacement at 8:57 p.m. Sunday.

Isaac Fontanez, 28, of 171 Washington St., was arrested on a warrant at 11:59 a.m. Sunday.

Lorraine Matos, 42, of 23 Bennett St., Beverly, was arrested and charged with unarmed robbery at 1:12 a.m. Monday.

Laura Ruggiero, 36, of 11 Lagrange Terrace, was arrested on warrant charges of forgery of a check, uttering a false check and larceny at 5:23 p.m. Sunday.

Juan Salas-Rosario, 37, of 12 Greenwood Place, was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and marked lanes violation at 10:42 p.m. Sunday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 11:32 a.m. Sunday at Stop & Shop at 35 Washington St.; at 1:02 p.m. Sunday at Chestnut Street and Western Avenue; at 4:04 p.m. Sunday on Central Square; at 8:32 p.m. Sunday at 265 Broadway; at 1:49 a.m. Monday at 122 Myrtle St.; at 5:41 a.m. Monday at Eastern and Melvin avenues; at 6:56 a.m. Monday at Bowler and Chestnut streets; at 7:28 a.m. Monday on Lynnway.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 1:14 a.m. Monday at 46 Bloomfield St.; at 8:20 a.m. Monday at 46 Lewis St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 7:04 a.m. Monday at Chestnut and Union streets.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 10:48 p.m. Sunday at 30 Ridgeway St.

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 10:11 a.m. Monday at 35 Beach Road.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:24 p.m. Sunday at 15 Northside Ave.; at 4:03 p.m. Sunday at Imperial Buffet at 138 Boston St.; at 6 p.m. Sunday at Pride Kia at 793 Lynnway; at 7:55 p.m. Sunday at 27 Union St.; at 12:15 a.m. Monday at George’s Roast Beef at 124 Broad St.; at 12:38 a.m. Monday at 500 Lynnfield St.; at 10:39 a.m. Monday at 24 Alice Ave.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 8:58 p.m. Sunday on Light Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 1:43 p.m. Sunday at Linden Market at 617 Summer St.

A report of a robbery at 12:53 a.m. Monday at Speedway Gas Station at 120 Liberty St.

A report of motor vehicle theft at 9:29 a.m. Monday at 22 Wilson St.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 9:55 a.m. Sunday at 69 Park St.

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 6:02 a.m. Monday at 21 Spencer St.

Police log: 5-15-2017

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 5:58 p.m. Sunday on Atlantic Avenue.

Complaints

A woman reported she could see a boat in Salem Harbor and that the jib was flipping in the wind at 5:10 p.m. Sunday. The harbormaster reported he was aware of the issue and was down there with the boat owner, and all they could do was wait for the wind to die down.

REVERE

Arrests

Joseph P. Capone, 37, of 19 Pleasant St., Apt. 1, Swampscott, was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a revoked or suspended license and on a warrant at 9:54 a.m. Friday.

Brian J. Fitzpatrick, 49, of 418 Revere Beach Parkway, Apt. 64, was arrested and charged with daytime breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor and malicious destruction of property at 7:14 p.m. Sunday.

Leslie Goodman, 60, of 181 Salem St., Apt. 8R, Boston, was arrested on a warrant at 10:06 p.m. Sunday.

James P. Mantia, 43, of 175 Rumney Road, was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property at 10:20 p.m. Saturday.

Brandon Mason, 21, of 234 Newland St., Malden, was arrested and charged with disorderly person at 1:04 a.m. Sunday.

Nicholas J. Mason, 21, of 20 Holloway St., Malden, was arrested and charged with interfering with a police officer at 1:04 a.m. Sunday.

Luis F. Sepulveda, 45, of 1009 Eastern Ave., Apt. 1FL, Malden, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of property damage at 2:56 a.m. Sunday.

Iovani Yoc, 31, of 46 Clark St., Salem, was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and improper turn at 5:25 p.m. Saturday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:23 a.m. Friday on North Shore Road; at 8:20 a.m. Friday at Beachmont School on Everard Street; at 9:20 a.m. Friday at Thrifty Car Rental on Lee Burbank Highway; at 11:54 a.m. Friday on Copeland Circle; at 1:42 p.m. Friday at Li-Jo Apartments on Revere Beach Parkway; at 3:45 p.m. Friday at Stop & Shop on Squire Road; at 4:41 p.m. Friday at Enterprise Rent A Car on Beach Street; at 5:42 p.m. Friday on Washington Street; at 6:35 p.m. Friday at Mountain Avenue and Essex Street. Charles S. Mandracchia, 27, of 31 Brittania Circle, Salem, was summoned for operating after a suspended license or right to operate; at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Hertz on Lee Burbank Highway; at 4:44 p.m. Saturday on North Shore Road; at 2:25 a.m. Sunday on Washington Avenue; at 1:19 p.m. Sunday on Brown Circle; at 5:10 p.m. Sunday at Dollar Tree on Squire Road.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 5:55 a.m. Friday at Dunkin’ Donuts on Bennington Street; at 8:31 a.m. Saturday at Market Basket on Squire Road; at 10:59 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Ballfield/Parking Lot on Washington Avenue; at 4 p.m. Saturday at North Shore Road and Revere Street; at 8:08 a.m. Sunday on Revere Street; at 6:44 p.m. Sunday on Mill Street; at 8 p.m. Sunday at Market Basket on Squire Road.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 1:15 a.m. Sunday on Endicott Avenue.

A report of an assault at 8:57 a.m. Sunday on Vane Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 7:01 a.m. Saturday on Squire Road; at 9:13 p.m. Sunday on Centennial Avenue.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 1:28 a.m. Friday on Revere Beach Parkway; at 9:04 p.m. Friday at Wendy’s on Furlong Drive; at 10:51 p.m. Friday at Super Class Barber Shop on Shirley Avenue; at 12:16 a.m. Saturday on Bellingham Avenue; at 12:48 a.m. Saturday on Leverett Avenue; at 1:51 a.m. Saturday at Las Vegas Restaurant on Shirley Avenue; at 3:04 a.m. Saturday on Fenley Street; at 5:08 a.m. Saturday on Roughan Street; at 3:43 p.m. Saturday  at Squire Road and Charger Street; at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Revere Housing Authority on Hutchinson Street; at 6:27 p.m. Saturday at Broadway and Park Avenue; at 10:20 p.m. Saturday on Furlong Drive; at 10:46 p.m. Saturday on Mountain Avenue; at 11:05 p.m. Saturday at Stop & Shop on Furlong Drive; at 12:17 a.m. Sunday on Florence Avenue; at 12:41 a.m. Sunday on Beach Street; at 1:04 a.m. Sunday at Squire Lounge on Squire Road; at 1:26 p.m. Sunday at Rumney Marsh Middle School on American Legion Highway; at 4:45 p.m. Sunday on Park Avenue; at 6:58 p.m. Sunday at Revere Housing Authority on Cooledge Street; at 11:24 p.m. Sunday at West Revere Health Center on Salem Street.

A report of shots fired at 6:18 a.m. Saturday on Hichborn Street.

Theft

A report of auto theft at 10:02 a.m. Friday at Hertz Corporation on Squire Road.

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 12:44 p.m. Friday on Agatha Street; at 1:40 p.m. Friday on Furness Street. Brian J. Oregan, 41, of 5 Emerald Road, Nahant, was summoned for larceny; at 8:50 p.m. Friday on Dawes Street; at 9:40 p.m. Saturday at Flaming Grill Buffet on Furlong Drive; at 2:28 a.m. Sunday on Roughan Street.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 11:44 a.m. Friday at Revere Housing on Nahant Avenue; at 11:35 a.m. Saturday at Class Barber Shop on Shirley Avenue.

SAUGUS

Arrests

Paul A. Votano II, of 73 Lewis St., Apt. 2, Lynn, was arrested on a warrant at 12:42 p.m. Sunday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:56 a.m. Friday at Walnut Street and Indian Rock Drive; at 2:57 p.m. Friday at Central and Walnut streets; at 11:52 a.m. Saturday at Walgreens at 1228 Broadway; at 1:43 p.m. Saturday at 104 Main St. and 6 Vine St.; at 10:23 a.m. Sunday on Walnut Street; at 3:52 p.m. Sunday at 5 Broadway; at 4:56 p.m. Sunday at Square One Mall at 1201 Broadway; at 5:11 a.m. Monday on Essex Street; at 7:31 a.m. Monday at 127 Central St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 10:50 a.m. Friday at Target at 400 Lynn Fells Parkway; at 2:06 p.m. Saturday at Gianna Drive and Walnut Street; at 2:39 p.m. Saturday at Burger King at 1449 Broadway. A six-car accident was reported.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 7:44 p.m. Saturday at Roller World at 425 Broadway; at 2:21 p.m. Sunday at Dunkin’ Donuts at 1539 Broadway.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 12:09 p.m. Friday on Walden Pond Avenue. A caller reported two men were walking around the area with bolt cutters and hard hats, and it didn’t appear that any work was being done nearby. Police were unable to find the men

A report of a disturbance at 4:58 p.m. Friday at Veterans Memorial Elementary School at 25 Hurd Ave. A caller reported a group of youths lighting fireworks near the playground. Police were unable to locate any fireworks; at 8:27 p.m. Friday at 14 Riverside Court. A caller reported someone banging on her door and was afraid to go see who it may be; at 12:07 a.m. Saturday at 2 Pearl Road; at 11:49 a.m. Saturday at Marshalls at 655 Broadway. A caller reported an older man in a car got extremely close to her and revved his engine while she was crossing the lot; at 5:33 p.m. Saturday at Roller World at 425 Broadway; at 12:19 a.m. Sunday on Greenwood Avenue. A caller reported three men were punching a car and slamming on the doors.

A report of a suspicious person at 11:48 a.m. Saturday near Lynnhurst School on Walnut Street. A caller reported an elderly person trying to get into people’s vehicles and yelling loudly.

A report of property damage at 7:32 p.m. Sunday at 6 Lily Pond Ave. A caller reported there were some empty beer bottles thrown on his front lawn sometime during the overnight hours. He reported a small crack in the windshield of his taxi cab, which was parked in his driveway.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 11:46 a.m. Sunday at Cliftondale Liquors at 7 Essex St. A caller reported a man grabbed two to three bottles from the store and ran out.

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This is your chance to tour Lynn’s waterfront zone.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — The public has been invited for two walks along the city’s waterfront to explore the possibilities on how to bring it to life.

Hosted by Boston landscape architects Brown, Richardson + Rowe (BRR), the informal tours are designed to see the site and consider ideas on how to activate a key section of the city.

“This is an opportunity to get people down to the waterfront to see what’s there and imagine what it could be,” said BRR’s project manager David Andrews.  “They will get to see some of the grittier parts of the waterfront, like the deteriorating seawall, but also see the fabulous views.”

Earlier this month, BRR and the Lynn Economic Development & Industrial Corp., the city’s development bank, had the first public hearing on locating potential new parks, public spaces and a promenade along the waterfront. More hearings will be held next month, but the dates have not been selected.

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The suggestions from more than 100 residents who filled the City Council chamber included: a drive-in movie theater, soccer fields, playgrounds, a bike path, kayak and roller skate rentals, and locally owned boutique shops.

The goal is to complete a waterfront Open Space Master Plan.

The first walk is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. and will take off from the parking lot behind Walmart at 13 Hanson St., off the Lynnway, next to the Lynnway Mart. The route includes a walk down Riley Way along the waterfront to the former landfill site and views of the harbor.

A second walk is slated for Tuesday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. to explore Ferry Terminal and Lynn Heritage State Park. Walkers are asked to meet at the ferry dock parking lot at the end of Blossom Street for the first part of the walk. Later, they will then drive to Lynn Heritage State Park at 6 p.m.

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com.

BY GAYLA CAWLEY and THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — A 39-year-old Reading man who was attacked early Sunday morning has died from his injuries.

The man was identified as Sergio Sanchez.

The Essex District Attorney’s Office reported that around 1:30 a.m. Sanchez and a 33-year-old Lynn man were attacked by two other men while walking down Blake Street. The assault occurred in a parking lot.

Police said Sanchez was struck in the head with a brick and was taken to Salem Hospital and then to Massachusetts General Hospital. He died from his injuries Monday morning.

This is the seventh homicide in the city this year.

The Lynn man was taken to Union Hospital and is expected to survive, authorities said. He had called 911 during the attack.

The two men left a bar on Munroe Street and were walking to the Lynn man’s home when they were ambushed, State Police said.

No arrests have been made and the matter remains under investigation. Investigators do not think that the suspects and the victims knew one another.

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com.

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The River Works stop could be rebuilt to accommodate new residents and the public.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — The prospects of financing a new waterfront neighborhood improved late last week after the developer agreed to spend more than $1 million to expand the MBTA’s River Works Commuter Rail Station.

Charles Patsios, the Swampscott developer who is planning to transform the former General Electric Co. Gear Works property into a $500 million project that would include 1,160 apartments, has signed an agreement with the state to improve the modest station.

Under the terms of the deal, the River Works stop on the Newburyport/Rockport Line that is used only for GE workers, would be rebuilt to accommodate new residents and the public. It will be paid for by Patsios’ company, Lynnway Associates.

“Having the River Works station available for everyone makes this a truly transit-oriented development,” Patsios said. “Now, we can offer a 15-minute trip into Boston on the commuter rail and create a tremendous opportunity for people to discover Lynn at much less cost.”

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In exchange for usage rights, the developer has agreed to build an accessible station in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and improve access to the platforms. In addition to paying for construction and the cost to maintain the new buildings, the developer has agreed to start a “Transportation Improvement Fund” with a $500,000 deposit. The proceeds will be used for transportation improvements in at River Works and developers of future projects will be asked to contribute.

State Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said the partnership with Patsios creates a win-win for growth and transportation.

“Economic growth can be achieved by improving the quantity and quality of transportation options,” said Pollack in a statement. “We are pleased at the developer’s commitment to paying for physical improvements at River Works Station. We look forward to seeing the changes that will be taking place as a result of the investment that are sure to include increased new interest in living in Lynn, as the city will have an important new asset in its new permanent commuter rail station.”

Patsios bought the 65-acre GE property in 2014 for $7.6 million. His team has been working to secure permits from the city’s Inspectional Services Department and the state to build the project on the Saugus River. The approvals and the T stop will make it more likely to get financing for the project, Patsios said. “Plenty of people are interested in lending the money for the project,” he said. “Once we have the permits in hand, coupled with the addition of the T stop, we’re a go.”

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com.

Lynn residents Al and Katie DiVirgilio along with their business partners Kathy and Terry Sullivan are pleased to announce the opening of a new RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate office in Lynn. This will be the sixth RE/MAX Advantage office, with others located in Beverly, Marblehead, Salem, Peabody and Gloucester, MA.

Al is a life long resident of Lynn and his wife Katie (Boyce) was born and raised in Swampscott. Al is a former Lynn City Councilor, Lynn Police Officer and Lynn businessman with strong ties to Lynn and a deep understanding of its many and diverse neighborhoods. Katie operates a successful Lynn real estate practice and is very experienced at both on-line and social media marketing. Both Al and Katie are highly skilled at valuing Lynn area real estate and are savvy negotiators when representing their buyer and seller clients.

Kathy and Terry Sullivan have been the Broker Owners of RE/MAX Advantage since founding the company in 1989, and have developed RE/MAX Advantage into one of the top real estate companies in Massachusetts.

RE/MAX, LLC recently bestowed recognition on The DiVirgilios for their professional accomplishments. For their intimate knowledge of Lynn and the local real estate market, Al and Katie each earned the prestigious 100% Club Award for helping their many Lynn clients buy and sell real estate.

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LYNN — Margaret K. “Nana” Cassidy, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at The Lafayette in Marblehead.

Affectionately known by all as “Nana”, she was born on June 24, 1927 in Lynn, the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Flynn) Gogan.  She was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn Classical High School.  She had also attended Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School.

Nana was an avid reader and always kept up on current political events.  Above all else, Nana’s family meant the world to her. She always cherished the time that she spent with them.

Nana was predeceased by her husband, William J. Cassidy and her beloved grandson, Jake Davis. She is survived by her children; Bill Cassidy and his wife, Jackie of Uxbridge, Ellen Robitaille and her husband, Dennis of Laconia, N.H., Peggy Cassidy and her husband, Dan Davis of Lynn, Paula Reardon and her husband, Paul of Lynn, Richard Cassidy and his wife, Lynn of Titusville, Fla. and Anne Thomeczek and her husband, Danny of Peabody. She leaves behind 16 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Nana was also predeceased by her siblings; Joseph Magrane, Thomas Gogan, Myles Gogan and Mary Sullivan.

Service information: Family and friends are invited to Nana’s visitation on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. at St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple Street in Lynn. Burial will follow the Mass in St. Mary Cemetery in Lynn.  In-lieu of flowers, donations are requested to: The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or to the charity of one’s choice. Please visit Cuffemcginn.com for directions, or to sign the on-line guest book.

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This image released by Netflix shows Katherine Langford in a scene from the series, “13 Reasons Why.”

By GAYLA CAWLEY

Local superintendents have alerted parents to their concerns about a new show, “13 Reasons Why,” which is centered around a teenage girl’s suicide.

According to a description of the Netflix show, based on a novel by the same name, after high school student Hannah Baker’s suicide, a classmate receives a series of tapes explaining the 13 reasons why Baker chose to carry out the act.

“While viewing the series, young children and teenagers could interpret the message that suicide is a viable or romanticized option,” Lynn Superintendent Dr. Catherine C. Latham wrote in a letter home to parents. “The content of the show is extremely graphic, with disturbing scenes in each episode, which may be difficult for impressionable minds to watch and process in a healthy way. It also addresses the issues of cyberbullying, alcoholism and depression.”

Latham said the series has several shortcomings: There is no mention of mental and behavioral health treatment options; the notion of suicide is glamorized; there are no examples of help-seeking by the teens portrayed in the series; there are several scenes depicting serious trauma including rape, bullying, alcoholism, fights and suicide in which the teens do not seek help or resources; and the graphic portrayal of Hannah’s actual suicide was unnecessary and potentially harmful to young people facing challenges.

Latham urges parents to talk to their children about the show or book, if they have seen or read it, and reminds them that there are resources, support and assistance available to them at the schools through their student support services. Some support services include social workers, school psychologists, school adjustment counselors, guidance counselors, principals and teachers.

Swampscott School Superintendent Pamela Angelakis provided The Item with a letter about the series sent home to parents from the Swampscott Public Schools Mental Health Task Force.

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In the letter, the task force details some concerning themes: The series explicitly details a graphic death by suicide, and portrays it as the only viable option for the main character; there is no mention of mental illness, which is the leading cause of death by suicide; the adults in her life, namely her parents, school counselor and school administrators, fail the character and her peers over and over; there are no examples of appropriate or healthy coping strategies, nor is there any help-seeking that is successful; and school mental health providers act in unethical and incompetent ways throughout the series.

The task force also urges parents to find out if their child has watched the show or read the book, and recommends special caution if their child is vulnerable or has had suicidal ideation, because the “highly suggestive show could be risky for adolescents who struggle with isolation or self-harming behavior.”

“School counselors and mental health professionals in our district are highly trained professionals whose competencies include working with susceptible students,” the letter reads. “Be assured that the district counseling professionals are thoughtful, intentional, and ethical in their everyday work with your children.

“The district has created resources specifically designed to address our most vulnerable students, such as the recently created SWIFT and Harbor programs at Swampscott High School, which will be replicated at Swampscott Middle School next year.”

A letter sent home to parents from Lynnfield Superintendent Jane Tremblay touches on some of the same points, and warns about the possible dangers of allowing their children to watch the series.

She said youth could perceive the message that suicide is a viable and glamorous option to challenges and difficulties. She added that the graphic content and troubling scenes may be difficult for the teenage mind to watch and process in an appropriate way.

Tremblay provided a list of talking points for parents and their children regarding the series. One of those points is that “it is important to know that there are many treatment options for life’s challenges, distress, and mental illness” and that the illness is treatable.

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley.

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Pictured is Eliud Alcala, who is running for Ward 4 City Councilor.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — Eliud Alcala has launched a campaign to unseat the city’s longest serving city councilor.

The 41-year-old family counseling doctoral candidate is making his first bid for public office against Ward 4 Councilor Richard Colucci, who has served on the panel for 15 years.

“I want to represent all of Ward 4 and offer voters an alternative,” he said.

Alcala, the former campaign manager for School Committeewoman Maria Carrasco, said if elected his first priority will be to implement youth programs.

“We should provide career pathways and programs that engage youth in our community,” he said.

He was unsure about the cost of the new initiatives such as an English as a Second Language program he would like to see relaunched at the Ford Elementary School.

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“That program helped lots of people and we need to seek grants and be creative to pay for it,” he said.

He has also proposed that the city hire an interpreter to assist Spanish-speaking residents seeking services at City Hall.

“As I knock on doors in the ward, people tell me translators are not available at City Hall,” he said.

Alcala said he did not know how much such a position would cost or how the new post would be paid for amid the city’s budget crunch.

He does favor implementation of the .0075 percent meals tax option under consideration by the City Council that would add about $700,000 to the city’s coffers annually. In addition, he voted to support construction of two middle schools in the special election last month which was defeated.

The West Lynn resident was born in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City where he was raised by his parents who immigrated from Puerto Rico. The family moved to Lynn in 2000.  

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com.

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The Lynnway was the site of the second night in which snapshots and video footage from Cambodia, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala were displayed.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — The work of student filmmakers from RAW Art Work’s Real to Reel Film School was on full display on the Lynnway Tuesday night.

In a project called HOME, Cyntheara Tham, Tony Peguero, Nadia Healey, Marylys Merida, Rajaiah Jones, and Daymian Meija traveled to countries of their respective families’ origin last year, said Chris Gaines, artistic director of Real to Reel. They each created a personal film about their experiences framed in the concept of home.

One student visited Cambodia for the first time. Her parents, both 100 percent Cambodian, fled the country during the Cambodian Civil War, said Gaines. Not only did they leave behind the life they knew, but they lost contact with many relatives.

“She had family there that she had never met,” he said. “We took her there to meet her family and connect with her roots.”

Another student visited Guatemala, while the rest traveled to the Dominican Republic.

Snapshots and video footage from the three countries and from Lynn were displayed for four hours Monday and Tuesday.

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“If you’re Dominican and you’re driving down the street and you see shots of streets and storefronts in your hometown, it’s kind of sweet,” said Gaines. “It’s a way to say thanks to all the people who have chosen to make Lynn home and to the people who call Lynn home. But it’s also like a portal — what if you could stand in your street and look to the other side of the world.”

On Monday night, images were projected onto the face of the Lynn City Hall building. Tonight they will be projected onto the flatiron building at 23 Central St.

The project also plays on the idea that home isn’t always just one location.

“RAW is an art therapy organization,” Gaines said. “We have to recognize that home doesn’t always have a positive connotation. We decided we wanted to take a year and talk about home. The question of ‘where is home’ is such a deep, important question, especially right now with this political climate. Lynn has a huge population of immigrants.”

The screening will move to RAW’s gallery on Thursday, where it will be included as part of the opening reception for HOME, the organization’s newest exhibit of more than 200 art pieces created by youths of all ages. The exhibit is largely supported by a grant from Adobe. RAW was one of seven organizations in the world to receive  the Creative Catalyst designation.

The exhibit will open at 6 p.m. and viewing is free to the public. Gaines also encourages each passerby to honk, wave, stop to appreciate the work, and show their love for the city of Lynn.

Bridget Turcotte can be reached at bturcotte@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @BridgetTurcotte

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Jeffery Robles, left, and Aratris Chaviano dust for fingerprints at the Lynn Summer Police Academy.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — The Lynn Summer Police Academy has been canceled because of shortfalls in the budget.

The Lynn Police Department posted on its Facebook page Tuesday that the six-week program would not run in the Summer of 2017 because of  “severe budget cuts.” Last year, the academy graduated 47 students from the six-week program in its 10th year.

The free academy is broken up into classroom time and hands-on activities with lectures by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Lynn Police Department. It’s intended to offer teenagers interested in law enforcement real-life policing experience.

It is organized by student resource officers Bob Hogan, Ryan McDermott, and Mark Lee, who work hands-on with the students, and paid for by the city. More than 90 teens, age 13 to 18, applied last year and 60 were chosen to participate. According to the Facebook post, applications had already begin to flow in for this summer’s program.

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The students, or cadets, learn about Lynn’s domestic violence unit, gang unit, drug task force and identification unit. The crime scene reconstruction unit creates a mockup of a scene and challenges the participants to act as detectives and solve the crime.

The cadets go on field trips and learn from agencies that don’t typically offer such services, McDermott said. A trip to the State House, Gillette Stadium, both Lynn courthouses, Middleton House of Corrections, and a ride on a State Police boat were just a few of the group’s adventures last year.

Police Chief Michael Mageary told the City Council’s Public Safety and Public Health Committee in April his department is operating with 181 officers, down from about 193 in 2013. Based on next year’s budget and contractual obligations, he predicted the trend would continue. Last year, the department downsized to six patrol cars with two officers in each, from six one-person patrol cars and four, two-person cars, he said.

“We hope to bring this program back in 2018. We apologize to everyone who already submitted an application,” the post reads.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — Five surrounding communities have raised nearly $20 million since 2009 by adopting the local option meals tax and the City Council wants a share of it to keep layoffs at bay.

Some restaurant owners say they favor the tax because it will fund services at a time when the city is cash-strapped, while others are not so sure and some won’t say.

In a lopsided 10-1 vote last week, the panel opted to impose a .0075 percent tax on top of the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax on meals. The new levy would add 75 cents to a $100 dinner bill, about 19 cents to a $25 meal and raise $700,000 annually for the city.

In 2009, the Legislature authorized communities to add the new fee on meals. While the sales tax goes to the general fund, the local option is given to the community to spend as it wishes. About half of the state’s cities and towns have adopted the change and have raised nearly $652 million.

Like other Massachusetts cities, Lynn has struggled to pay for schools and public safety. The Council said the time has come for the small increase that could do so much good.

“We are hurting financially, this will bring in some good revenue and the measure is long overdue,” said City Councilor-at-Large Buzzy Barton. “If I have breakfast at Brothers’ Deli, my $10 meal will only cost me another 8 cents.”

Robert Stilian, owner of the Old Tyme Italian Cuisine, said while no one is wild about a new tax, the amount is so small that it shouldn’t discourage anyone from eating out.

“At first I was quite upset, but I don’t think most people will even notice and I doubt it will have much of an impact on people’s decision to dine out,” he said.

Stilian noted that many other communities have adopted the tax.

“If it’s something that will benefit the city I understand why they’ve proposed it,” he said.  “For restaurant owners, unfortunately we have to pass on the cost to customers.”

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Taso Nikolakopoulos, owner of John’s Roast Beef & Seafood and a candidate for an at-large seat on the City Council, said he’s for it.

“Given the city’s financial crisis, I favor it,” he said.

George Markos, owner of Brothers’ Deli, said if the city adopts the new tax, he hopes they will use the money for public safety and schools.

“I will contribute to anything that is good for the city,” he said.  “But I would rather see the money spent on police, fire and schools because nothing is more important than safety and education.”

Peter Caron, the city’s chief financial officer, said the added revenue will reduce the chances of layoffs among city employees amid a budget crunch. He said Lynn is the only city in Essex County that has not opted to impose the additional tax.

Ward 6 Councilor Peter Capano said he favors the hike, and the sooner the better, as a way to restore cuts to the police and fire departments.

“We heard testimony from public safety officials at the last meeting of the necessity to fund police and fire,” he said. “I favor this.”

Councilor-at-Large Daniel Cahill said Lynn residents are already paying the tax when they eat out of town.

“Every other surrounding community has levied this tax upon us and we are just catching up,” he said. “We are under significant time constraints to implement this program to stave off layoffs in our police and fire departments.”

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But Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy is expected to veto the plan, setting the stage for an override.

“I can’t in good conscience agree to impose a new tax on Lynn residents less than two months after voters resoundingly rejected a proposed tax increase for two new schools,” she said.  “I heard them loud and clear. To approve it is being tone deaf and not listening to what the voters clearly told us.”

Kennedy is not moved by the fact that the amount of the increase is so small.

“A tax is a tax,” she said. “We have to show the people of Lynn we are trying to live within our means as much as possible,”

Ward 1 Councilor Wayne Lozzi agreed and was the sole vote against the new tax.

“I am not inclined to support any tax,” he said. “In this instance, I was willing to support it if they designated the money towards public safety. But the city said they can’t do that and I can’t support it.

James Roumeliotis, owner of Superior Roast Beef, agrees. He  said while the city may be hurting for cash, he’s not sure diners should be asked to pay more.

“I’d rather not have it, people are already being taxed enough,” he said.

Not everyone was willing to discuss the possible change. Thomas Dill, owner of the Lazy Dog Sports Bar, did not return a call seeking comment. Chris Rossetti of the Rossetti Restaurant declined comment and chef Matt O’Neil of the Blue Ox did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com.

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The Swampscott area is shown in the above map. 

By GAYLA CAWLEY

SWAMPSCOTT — Two zoning changes approved at Town Meeting on Tuesday night could bring a hotel or inn to Swampscott, along with more affordable housing.

The two zoning changes dominated the discussion during the second night of Town Meeting, but the more debated of the two was regarding a tourist lodging overlay district.

Town Meeting members voted, 153-51, in favor of amending zoning bylaws to create a tourist lodging overlay district, and modify where hotels, motels, inns and a bed and breakfast are allowed by special permit. The overlay district identifies more areas where the lodgings are possible, and the purpose is to make Swampscott more of a tourist destination again. The current zoning law has significant restrictions in place, making the creation of tourist lodging difficult in Swampscott, officials said.

The tourist lodging overlay district includes the portion of Humphrey Street from the Lynn line to the monument. There are also the properties on the east side of Puritan Road, opposite Sandy Beach. The Planning Board recommended to Town Meeting members, which was also accepted with the vote, that two properties on Sculpin Way be eliminated from the district, along with the properties from Phillips Beach to Preston Beach.

There is currently only one bed and breakfast in town on Humphrey Street, and there are no hotels, motels or inns.

Peter Kane, director of community development, said the properties were chosen so hotels would be adjacent to or across from water, with easy access to beaches, but also on main routes.

Town Meeting members questioned why the properties near Marblehead were removed, with Gerard Perry saying that there is a perception that certain neighborhoods in town are being treated differently, and he wanted to make sure that everyone was being treated fairly.

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Voters also approved amending the zoning bylaw by adding affordable housing regulations, or inclusionary housing regulations. The purpose is to encourage affordable housing in town, which is below the state required amount of affordable housing units. The town is at 3.75 percent, while 10 percent of all units are required to meet the affordable housing definition, officials said.

The Planning Board recommended, which was approved, that if a new project, or development is a certain size, developers would be required to contribute 10 percent, rather than the initial drafted 15 percent figure, of its units as affordable.

That would apply to a multi-family development, with 10 or more units; a new subdivision, with six or more units; and an assisted living facility or independent living facility, with five or more units, Kane said.

Developers can also pay a fee in lieu of offering affordable housing, which would go toward the town’s affordable housing trust. The change only applies to developments proposed after Town Meeting.

Richard Frenkel, a Town Meeting member, questioned the change from 15 to 10 percent.

Kane said the Planning Board heard feedback that 15 percent was a little too aggressive for initial adoption.

Town Meeting members also approved lowering the town’s speed limit from 30 to 25 miles per hour, as part of the Municipal Modernization Act, which allows the Board of Selectmen to lower the speed limit on certain roads without state approval.

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The change won’t affect state-controlled roads, such as Paradise Road, which has a speed limit of 35 mph, or town roads with posted speed limits lower than 25 mph.

Voters approved an article authorizing the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for special legislation allowing the board to issue eight additional all-liquor licenses. The town currently has 14. Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald said the last license was recently issued by the selectmen, and the increase is intended to bring additional businesses to Swampscott.

Town Meeting members approved placing a historic preservation restriction on the Swampscott Fish House.

Gino Cresta, department of public works director and assistant town administrator, said previously that the grant will allow the town to receive a $50,000 Mass Historical grant for renovations to the Fish House, which it has already applied for.

The Fish House is already on the Massachusetts Historic Register, but the historic preservation restriction puts more protection, and exterior work done on the building would require Massachusetts Historical Commission permission, Cresta said.

The Swampscott Yacht Club are tenants in the building. Jackson Schultz, past commodore of the Swampscott Yacht Club, spoke in opposition to the article, saying he’d much prefer to go to the town for permission for alterations to the building, rather than go to the state. He said one of the club’s goals is to eventually put a kitchen back in place.

“I rise against this change,” Schultz said.

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley.

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Maria McGee listens to her husband, state Sen. Thomas M. McGee, speak as he signs his papers March 27.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — State Sen. Thomas M. McGee (D-Lynn) will kick off his campaign for mayor from 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Knights of Columbus on Lynnfield Street.

“I will be a mayor who works hard, always listens, and wakes up every morning determined to create a better future for all Lynners,” McGee said in a statement.

McGee announced he would run for the position about two months ago. A lifelong Lynn resident, he has represented the Third Essex District in the Massachusetts State Senate since 2002. The district encompasses Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott.

“Lynn is on the cusp of something big,” McGee said in a statement. “We have always had the assets: talented, hardworking, diverse citizens; amazing natural resources like the woods and the waterfront; a downtown that’s coming alive with the arts and culture; neighborhoods that reflect the best of America. This race is about who can best bring our city together and realize our incredible potential at this pivotal moment in Lynn’s history.”

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McGee is running against Republican Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, who kicked off her campaign for a third term last month at the Porthole Restaurant. Kennedy was elected mayor in 2009 when she beat Mayor Edward “Chip” Clancy by 27 votes. In 2013, she beat Timothy Phelan by a 59 to 41 margin.

As senate chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation, McGee has been an advocate for improving the state’s transportation system and fighting for regional equality. He also advocates for quality education and extended learning opportunities for children, ensuring accessible and affordable childcare and health care for working families, and expanding workforce training and development.

Before his election to the senate, McGee served four terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing West Lynn and Nahant. Prior to holding office, he practiced law as an assistant district attorney for Essex County. He was elected to the Democratic State Committee in 1976 and served as chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party for three years from 2013 to 2016.

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Lighting technician Brian Bourgeois completes wiring on one of the many neon art pieces that will be lit downtown.

LYNN — Wednesday night will be bright.

Outside the Prime Manufacturing Co. building, 545 Washington St., pieces of neon art will be lit as part of the Beyond Walls project.

Beyond Walls founder and executive director Al Wilson, speaking Tuesday with The Item, said this is an important step in the fundraising efforts.

Wednesday’s lighting will show that this is not just vision and a plan; it will show the vision is being implemented, he said.

“We are excited for this aspect of the project to be seen,” Wilson said “The vintage neon will illuminate the neighborhood at night, increase the walkability of downtown Lynn and help improve downtown for residents, businesses and visitors.”

Since March, the project has raised about $181,000 of its $255,000 goal. Reaching $50,000 on April 6 put Beyond Walls on track to receive a matching grant from Commonwealth Places, an effort between MassDevelopment and Patronicity.

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This leaves about $74,000. Wilson wants to see that amount raised by June 15; “Timing-wise, now’s the time (to donate),” he said.

Three pieces of neon art are already placed. It has yet to be determined where nine others will go.

The lighting on Washington Street will be attended by Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy and state Sen. Thomas M. McGee. The art will be lit at 8 p.m., Wilson said.

Other elements of the Beyond Walls project include LED underpass lighting connecting Central Square and Washington Street; 10 murals reflecting the cultural makeup of Lynn; and a sculpture paying homage to the city’s industrial history.

On Saturday, Bent Water Brewery will host its second annual “Bent Water Blast Off.” It’s a free event, but a $5 donation is suggested to benefit the “totally awesome” project, their Facebook page says.

The Bent Water Blast Off will take place from 3-10 p.m. at its location, 180 Commercial St.

Visit https://www.beyond-walls.org/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss to learn more about the project. Visit https://www.patronicity.com/lynn?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss to donate.

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Jay Gonzalez speaks with The Item’s editorial board.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — Democratic candidate for governor Jay Gonzalez isn’t shy about saying what’s needed to fix the Bay State’s troubled transportation system and underfunded schools: new taxes.

“I support the fair share tax on incomes in excess of $1 million,” he said. “This is the fairest way to raise meaningful new revenue, about $2 billion annually, to be used for transportation and education.”

In a wide ranging interview with The Item’s editorial board Tuesday, Gonzalez, 45, said he’s running to unseat Gov. Charlie Baker because the Republican’s no new taxes pledge is unacceptable.

“Our governor’s core operating principle is no new taxes and we’re going to make it work with what we have,” he said. “I don’t think he’s being honest with people about the fact that it won’t work. We starved the MBTA for way too long and the condition of our roads and bridges is one of the worst in the country and getting worse under this administration.”

Gonzalez, who served as the budget secretary for former Gov. Deval Patrick and resigned last year as president and CEO of CeltiCare Health, could face competition from Democratic Mayor Setti Warren of Newton.

In March, Warren set up a finance committee to explore a run for governor. The panel includes former Treasurer Steven Grossman, former Gov. Michael Dukakis, former Democratic Party chair Phil Johnston, former Boston City Councilor Michael Ross and is chaired by Josh Boger, the former Vertex Pharmaceuticals executive.

Whoever takes on Baker, won’t have it easy. In a WBUR survey earlier this year, Baker was more popular than liberal Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Only 44 percent said Warren deserves reelection, while 51 percent view her favorably.

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In contrast, Baker’s favorability rating is 59 percent — 8 points better than Warren. Even more striking is that only 29 percent of poll respondents think someone else should get a chance at the governor’s office, the survey said.

But Gonzalez dismissed the suggestion that Baker will be hard to beat.

“I’m less concerned with the polls and more concerned with what I’m hearing from people around the state that they are very concerned about issues that are holding them back,” he said. “I think it’s very easy to be popular when you don’t do anything, when you don’t take stands on big issues, when your entire approach to the job is about political caution instead of political courage.”

One of the core issues in his run for governor is support for the so-called millionaires’ tax. If approved by voters next year, it would amend the state constitution by imposing a 4 percent surtax on incomes over $1 million. The money would be designated for schools and transportation.

About 20,000 or 0.5 percent of households in the state would be hit by the new tax and it would raise $1.9 billion annually, according to the state Department of Revenue.

Gonzalez said he’s running because he cares about people and wants to make a difference.

“Government plays a really important role in moving us forward to improve people’s lives,” he said. “I think Gov. Baker sees the job differently. He’s been way too satisfied with the status quo, too often sitting on the sidelines when we need him. I’ve been frustrated by how little he’s accomplished, but I’ve been more frustrated by how little he’s even tried.”

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com. Material from State House News Service was used in this report.

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Last year’s race featured 150 runners.

LYNN — Run for Freedom will hold its fourth annual 5K race to fight human trafficking on Saturday.  

Human trafficking is the buying and selling of people through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.  One of the event’s goals is to raise awareness that this is a serious crime happening in Lynn.  While commonly thought of as an international issue, human trafficking cases have been reported nationwide.  The average age of human trafficking victims is 12-14 years old.  

Although human trafficking is primarily associated with sexual exploitation, Run for Freedom is also hoping to bring attention to forced labor, which is more subtle.  Many people are intimidated, blackmailed, and coerced into working for unfair wages or none at all.

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Last year, the race featured 150 runners and raised $13,000.  A large portion was donated to Amirah, a North Shore safe home that provides care to survivors of human trafficking in the form of sexual exploitation.  

Some of the proceeds are used to provide awareness opportunities at Lynn English High School.

The race is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. in front of the East Coast International Church at 57 Munroe St.   

Registration on race day starts at 8:30 a.m.