LYNN — Mary S. (Cardillo) Pietrantonio, 92, of Lynn, died on Saturday June 10, 2017 at the Lafayette Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Marblehead. She was the wife of the late John J. Pietrantonio.

A lifelong resident of Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Consolata (DeStefano) Cardillo. She attended Lynn Schools and was a graduate of Lynn English High School.

Mary was a longtime communicant of Holy Family Parish in Lynn.

She is survived by a daughter Diane Coombs, of Lynn, three sons; John Pietrantonio and his wife Jean, of Wenham, Michael Pietrantonio, of Lynn, and David Pietrantonio and his wife Susan, of East Kingston, N.H., eight grandchildren; Melissa Coombs, Matthew Coombs and his wife Melissa, Kevin Coombs, Brian Pietrantonio and his wife Carla, Ann Paris and her husband Stephen, Neil Pietrantonio and his wife Abigail, Nicholas Pietrantonio, and Nathan Pietrantonio, five great-grandchildren; George and Eleni Pietrantonio, Jackson and Kaylee Coombs, and Nolan Paris, and her very supportive sister-in-law Mary Cardillo, of Lynn. She was also the sister of the late Damiano Cardillo.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway, (RTE129), Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Care VNA-Hospice 210 Market Street Lynn, MA 01901. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.

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LYNN

Arrests

Brian Hopkins, 39, of 417 Middle Road, Dover, was arrested on a trespassing charge on Sunday at 12:36 p.m.

Complaints

A report of noise at 3:21 a.m. Sunday at the Blossom Street Extension; at 5:59 p.m. Sunday at 43 Vine St.; at 12:17 a.m. Sunday at Tudor Street; at 12:21 a.m. Sunday; at 12:30 a.m. Sunday at 47 Woodman St.; at 12:32 a.m. Sunday at 478 Chatham St., Apt. 1; at 12:32 a.m. Sunday at 95 Park St., Apt.1; at 12:55 a.m. Sunday at 71 Michigan Ave., Apt 1; at 1:32 a.m. Sunday at 47 Woodman St., Pat. 1; at 1:37 a.m. Sunday at 131 Washington St.; at 1:41 a.m. Sunday at the Lynnway and Washington Street; at 1:50 a.m. Sunday at 309 Boston St., Apt. C3, third floor; at 1:55 a.m Sunday at 478 Chatham St.; at 2:12 a.m. Sunday at 38 Hanover St.; at 95 Park St., Apt. 2 on Sunday at 2:33 a.m.; at 80 Sagamore St. at 3:28 a.m. on Sunday; at 82 Grove St. at 3:30 a.m Sunday; at 74 Hanover St. at 3:27 a.m.; A report of an uninvited guest on Sunday at 12:04 a.m. at 228 Curwin Circle; at 80 Sagamore St., Apt. 306 on Sunday at 4:40 a.m.; at Sonny’s Car Wash at 700 Lynnway on Sunday at 12:19   p.m.; On Sunday at 1:08 p.m. at 100 Willow St.   

Accidents

A report of a hit and run motor vehicle accident at 10:09 p.m. Sunday at 33 Cedar Brook Road; A report of a motor vehicle theft at 6:45 a.m. Monday at 102 Maplewood Road; A report of a motor vehicle stop at 7:54 a.m. Monday at Washington Street and Western Avenue; at 158 South Common St. on Sunday at 7:52 a.m. A report of a motor vehicle accident at 9 Lloyd St. on Sunday at 9:09 p.m. A report of a motor vehicle accident on Sunday at 11:22 a.m. at Broadway and Jenness Street.

Assaults

A report of assault and battery at 1:38 p.m. Monday at 4 Kingsley Terrace, Apt. 8;

MARBLEHEAD

A report of a burglar false alarm at 12:16 a.m. at West Shore Drive; A report of a shoulder injury by a person outside the pool are at Leggs Hill Road on Sunday at 12:56 a.m.; A caller said he heard someone from the upper part of Countryside Lane talking about drugs on Sunday at 1:59 a.m.

MALDEN

Arrests

Igor Cruz of 548 Salem St. on Tuesday at 2:23 p.m.

Toni Grungo of 84 Essex St. on Tuesday at 9:57 p.m.

Michael Harrington of 816 Main St., was arrested on a charge of suspicious activity on Wednesday at 8:21 p.m.

Kevin Kelly of 80 Main St. for shoplifting on Thursday at 10:34 a.m.

David Solis of 65 Willow St. on Thursday at 11:24 p.m.

Jesus Bruno of 72 Cabot St., Beverly was arrested for drinking alcohol from an open container, operating under the influence of alcohol.

MEDFORD

Complaints

A caller reported a white female in her 50s with brown hair, wearing a blue striped shirt trying door handles at Grove Street and Tyler Avenue on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. Police could not find the woman; Report of shoplifting at Kohls at 3850 Mystic Valley Parkway on Sunday at 1:48 p.m.; Report of an overdose at 31 Henry St. on Sunday at 4:14 p.m. patient taken to hospital; Caller reported a man down on the sidewalk at Fellsway West and Salem Street on Sunday at 5:11 p.m.; A report of two suspicious men on the first floor of the complex at 22 Allston St. on Sunday at 5:28 p.m.; Caller from Panera Bread at 499 Riverside Ave. said a man has been sleeping in the restaurant for a long time on Sunday at 6:14 p.m.; On Sunday at 10:08 p.m. a caller said a white male wearing a T-shirt and shorts was trying to  make entry into her apartment. Officer reported it was the upstairs neighbor trying to get in the wrong door; Caller said there is a man down in the street at Bonner and Willis avenues wearing a T-shirt, hat and jeans on Sunday at 10:53 p.m. Caller said he spoke with the person and all is OK; Caller said there was an unattended baby carriage on the sidewalk at the Lumiere Apartments at 3780 Mystic Avenue on Monday at 6:09 a.m. Police found there was no baby in the carriage. The carriage was brought back to the police station; Caller said she was bitten by a dog on Monday at 2:02 p.m. at 13 Edward St. Animal Control officer was notified and following up.

SAUGUS

Complaints

Police responded to a call about a loud party at 145 Fairmount Ave. on Sunday at 2:32 a.m. Officer spoke with homeowner who said they will be shutting down for the night; Caller reported her pocketbook was stolen out of her carriage at Lowes at 1500 Broadway on Sunday at 9:38 a.m. but she did not see who took it. Police were dispatched, but Lowes reported finding the pocketbook; On Sunday at 10:14 a.m. a caller reported chairs in the road at om Route 1 at the Square One Mall but officers did not find anything; Report of smoke behind Lynn Fells Parkway at Gilway on Sunday at 10:54 a.m. Revere Engine 3 was dispatched but no smoke was found; Caller reported they found a small Labrador on Sunday at 11:39 a.m. but they are unable to keep it. The caller was referred to the Saugus Animal Hospital and the MSPCA.

COURTESY PHOTO
Dr. Karen Hynick.

LYNN — North Shore Community College (NSCC) highlighted programs linking the Lynn campus to the city’s public schools during a forum focused on college partnerships.

NSCC Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Karen Hynick focused on the campus and other college accomplishments during a discussion on “The Architecture of Partnership” at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, Mass.

“The Early College model is about more than acceleration to college,”  Hynick said. “It addresses inequities across secondary and higher education, with significant implications for who has access to college, when, and at what cost.”

The third annual Early College Conference and Summit attended by Hynick and more than 20 other panelists featured discussions and workshops focused on local and regional partnerships, as well as round table discussions.

Hynick’s presentation highlighted the nationwide Early College movement — for which NSCC  has been a leader — and efforts to provide a path from ninth grade to a bachelor’s degree, free from the pressures and problems of the college admissions process.

NSCC and the three high schools in the Lynn Public School (LPS) system have partnered to offer Early College in Lynn. Early College allows high school juniors and seniors to take up to 30 college credits at no- or low-cost while still in high school, graduate with both a high school diploma and a year of college, enjoy a huge cost savings and get a great jump on college completion.

An NSCC statement describing the partnership said research shows that Early College helps prepare and inspire high school students for a commitment to college or post-secondary education. Over the past two years, more than 300 high school students have taken advantage of the program.

The NSCC LPS Early College model, strives to help more Lynn high school students persist to high school graduation; make students more likely to go on after high school graduation to college, persist in college and obtain a college degree; lower the total cost of a post secondary certificate or degree and cut the time to either an associate or bachelor’s degree; and provide a seamless transfer of academic credits earned.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN  —  It could cost more to toss your trash.

The city’s Ordinance and Rules Committee will consider a plan on Tuesday night that would charge property owners an annual trash disposal fee that could raise as much as $2 million annually.

Under the proposal, the fee would apply to any unit that is not owner-occupied. For example, owners of a single-family home who live in the dwelling would be exempt.

But landlords of two-, three-, four-, five- and six-family homes who live in the house would be charged for those units they do not live in. Out-of-town landlords would pay the most.

Owners of apartment buildings with more than six units are responsible for their own trash removal, so those commercial property owners would not be affected.

Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy declined to comment.

City Council President Darren Cyr said he favors the measure.

“The city is in such a financial mess that I do believe we need to do something,” he said. “Consider that 90 percent of the communities around us have trash fees, including Swampscott, Salem, Nahant and Saugus. The reason is the cost of getting rid of trash is expensive.”

Peter Caron, the city’s chief financial officer, who floated the idea to help fix a budget deficit, said the fee has not been determined. But he said the discussion has been in the $150 to $220 range.  

“One of the provisions we are considering is Lynn residents who are landlords would pay a lower fee than out-of-town landlords,” he said.

For example, a two-family with the owner living on one floor would pay a discounted rate on the second unit. Out-of-town landlords would pay the full fee for both apartments.

The city picks up trash for 27,000 units. Of that number less than 10,000 units would pay the fee. There are about 12,000 single-family homes in Lynn.

Ward 1 City Councilor Wayne Lozzi, chairman of the Ordinance and Rules Committee, said while he is reluctant to approve raising another fee, he will support it.

“I would not support a citywide, all inclusive fee,” he said. “But  a limited trash fee makes sense given the financial climate. It’s so bad that we have to entertain some kind of a fee.”

Multi-families are not as quick to recycle and those units generate heavy waste and the costs are higher, Lozzi  said.

“Single-family owners seem to care more and do recycle more and that’s a good thing and that keeps costs down.”

The likely trash fee comes on the heels of a recent City Council vote 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.

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

Sponsored by the Lynn Memorial Auditorium

June 15, 2017

DOORS 5:30 P.M. | SHOW 7:00 P.M.

Ann Wilson has announced her 2017 20-date solo tour. The Ann Wilson of Heart cross-country trek kicks off Tuesday, March 8 at the Moore Theatre in Wilson’s Seattle hometown before moving on to Los Angeles, Denver, Philadelphia, Englewood, NJ and Lynn, Massachusetts among other cities.

The Ann Wilson of Heart dates follow the release of Heart’s critically acclaimed 2016 Beautiful Broken album and summer headlining tour with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick, along with Heart solo shows before and after. “Heart is always evolving, changing,” says Ann. “It is a living organism. Right now it’s in a cocoon of metamorphosis, and we will see what emerges when the time is right.”

Ann Wilson of Heart is the next step of Ann’s journey. The step that puts it all together. The present meets the past and joins the timeless. All of the songs that make up the essence of Ann Wilson will be on display; Heart songs, songs from Ann’s solo projects, and songs that have influenced and inspired Ann throughout her life. The show, like the woman herself, will know no bounds, Joined – not backed – by a band of true artists Ann’s true voice will be heard.

Musicians on board for the Ann Wilson Of Heart tour include Craig Bartock on guitar (Heart member for a dozen years, who also performed in the Ann Wilson Thing for two years) from San Francisco; Andy Stoller on bass (the Ann Wilson Thing member for two years) from Seattle; Denny Fongheiser on drums and percussion (Heart member in the 1990’s for two years) from Los Angeles.

“The stage is a magical place where I can be beautifully in and out of control, where I can build a fire and then jump into it,” says the esteemed and pioneering Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend who’s known for her force-of-nature vocals.  “The stage is where I have always lived; where I’ve expressed my deepest emotions and supreme joys.” Ann continues: “I suppose I am addicted to it. I’ve never been much good at talking, but I can sing, and when I sing I connect with people in a much deeper, higher way.”

What will fans experience at these shows?  “People can expect the unexpected in 2017,” Ann says. “A beautiful, classy set with an elegant, artistic production…The music will be a mix of songs that have powered my life; iconic soul stirring covers, songs from my years of solo work and the unforgettable songs of Heart.” The name for the upcoming tour, explains Ann, “is to give people a point of recognition; to help people understand who I am and where I came from.”

Ann Wilson’s musical gifts are legendary. As a songwriter and lyricist, she has created a truly impressive body of work (“Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “Dog & Butterfly,” “Straight On”, “Even It Up,” “Mistral Wind,” and many, many more). However, her greatest gift, and first “calling” is singing. Her voice is considered to be among the best ever, with its vast range, amazing power and sheer musicality. It has inspired legions of great singers, across every genre of music.

“Ann Wilson of Heart is what I have been preparing for all my life” says Ann. “The time is right, and I’m ready.”

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LYNN — Richard J. “Dick” Ryan, age 73 of Lynn, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, at CareOne Nursing Home in Peabody. Dick was born on Sept. 30, 1943, in Boston. He was the son of the late, Patrick and Mary (Cassidy) Ryan. He was raised and educated in Everett and graduated from Everett Vocational School.

Dick served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged. Though Dick had many occupations over the years, he truly enjoyed his time as a bus driver for many years for the City of Chelsea School Department. He loved to be active and spend time outdoors. He especially enjoyed his morning walks along Lynn Beach. Dick would also enjoy going biking and taking a nice hike. Dick prided himself on staying up on current events and loved to have a good political debate with his family and friends.

Dick is survived by his daughter, Karen A. Ryan of Concord, N.H., his sister, Kathleen Giberti of Beverly and his brother, Paul Ryan and his wife, Rike of Plano, Texas. His grandsons; John Kaligandis and Andrew Kaligandis of Concord, N.H., as well as many nieces and nephews also survive him. He was predeceased by his son, David Ryan, his brother, James Ryan and his sister, Theresa Waite.

Service information: Family and friends are invited to attend Dick’s memorial service on Friday, June 16, 2017. Visitation will be held from 6–7 p.m. and a service will follow at 7 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date, at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.cuffemcginn.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss for directions, or to sign the online guestbook.

LYNN — Norman J. Hellmuth, age 89, of Lynn, died Monday June 12, 2017, in a local nursing home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Eileen L. (Scheffler) Hellmuth. A lifelong Lynn resident, he was the son of the late John H.A. and Elsa (Sjoberg) Hellmuth. He was a graduate of Lynn Trade School, and also completed the General Electric Apprentice Course and attended the Lowell Institute at MIT.

Norman served in the United States Army Medical Corps during the Korean Conflict. He had worked as a programmer for General Electric for more than 30 years until his retirement, receiving numerous awards for his programming skills. He was a devout Christian, and was an active member of the Church of the Open Bible in Burlington. He enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida. A skilled carpenter, he enjoyed woodworking and he could fix absolutely anything.

He is survived by his two sons, William “Bill” Hellmuth of Gloucester and Michael Hellmuth of Lynn, his daughter, Bonnie H. Golding of Duncan, S.C.; his grandchildren, Kristen Hellmuth of Hyannis, Heidi Hellmuth of Oakland, Calif., Mackenzie Golding of Duncan, S.C., Savannah Cloonan of Duncan, S.C., Meghan Webber of Indiana, Robin Webber of Dedham, Mass., Dane Webber of Los Angeles, Calif., Christine Webber of Dedham, Mass. He also leaves four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Doris O’Brien.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Those who prefer may make donations to Church of the Open Bible, 3 Winn St., Burlington, MA 01803. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.

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Front row left, to right: Enis Huskic, Jodie Adams, Charles Espinal, Aramis Maldonado, Adalberto Zorrilla. Blue shirt, Alex Sepulveda, owner and trainer at Private Jewels. Back row: Carolina Trujillo. Antonio Gutierrez, Ruben Holguin, John Ford, Pete Capano, Valerie Deland, Rob Smith and Fred Hogan.

By HAROLD RIVERA

Lynn native Alex Sepulveda has made it clear that he believes his hometown is a boxing city. Sepulveda, a Tech grad who trains young boxers with a similar belief, will have a chance to showcase Lynn’s boxing talents next weekend at the first annual “Boxing For Hope” fundraiser.

The event, which will be held in conjunction with Lynn’s “Stop the Violence” organization, will take place next Saturday afternoon, June 24, at the Lynn Tech field house. It’ll include a dozen bouts, 11 of which involve Lynn boxers. The other bouters hail from areas from all over New England and range in ages from 10-33.

Sepulveda, who trains the 11 Lynn fighters at his gym, Private Jewels Fitness, is a former boxer himself. He said that although the showcase gives his fighters a chance to perform in their hometown, there’s a positive message attached to the event as well.

“This is going to be a fundraiser that helps kids stay off the streets,” Sepulveda said. “It’s about helping kids stay focused on academics. We’re looking to raise money to keep this program alive. This going to be a day when the city of Lynn is coming together to focus on this cause.”

“This event is about progressing for a better future,” Sepulveda added.

The opportunity to perform in front of their friends and families in an Olympic-style boxing setting,  however, has given Sepulveda’s boxers an added incentive as they prepare for next Saturday’s event.

“They’re all excited,” Sepulveda said. “Their friends and families are all excited. They have so much pride for themselves and the city, so they’re overly excited. I have to thank the city for helping us make this event.”

One of the event’s major goals, besides coming together to raise money for a positive cause, is to prove that Lynn has a bright future in the sport of boxing. Sepulveda noted that Lynn hasn’t hosted a boxing event in a while and “Boxing For Hope” is seeking to change that.

“We have 11 kids that have a lot of talent,” Sepulveda said. “Nine of these 11 kids have already been Golden Gloves champions. This is why we’re doing this, because Lynn is a boxing city. We haven’t had fights in a while so we’re looking to bring them back. We want people to see the talent that we have in this beautiful city.”

The boxers representing Lynn throughout the showcase, Sepulveda said, have all bought in on setting their sights towards a positive future. Sepulveda’s boxing program at Private Jewels opens its doors to high-risk youth and preaches positive values, such as the importance of academics, to those who participate.

“A lot of my kids are high-risk kids in high-risk programs,” Sepulveda said. “A lot of cities don’t like to work with kids that are high-risk. A lot of my kids are showing results and changes not just in boxing but academically. In doing so, they’re representing Massachusetts and New England at national levels. Our program is working for these kids and that’s what we’re here for, to create a better generation for the kids in our future.”

Tickets for “Boxing For Hope” cost $10 and can be purchased in person at Private Jewels, over the internet at the gymnasium’s website (www.privatejewelsfitness.com)?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss or at the door on the day of the event. All proceeds go towards Private Jewels and “Stop the Violence.”

The first of the 12 bouts is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.

“This is all about seeing growth in these kids,” Sepulveda said. “I have kids here that earned scholarships for USA boxing. They’re learning how to be men and great citizens for the Lynn community.

“The name says it all, ‘Boxing for Hope.’ This is the hope for our kids and for the new generation.”

LYNN — GE Aviation workers were cleared to return to work in building 74 around 3:30 p.m. following a fire that began shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, said Lynn District Fire Chief Stephen Archer.

Workers were testing the integrity of parts using a process that requires them to dip the parts in an oil-based solution when the oil flashed and caught on fire, said Archer.

“It flashed and caught fire and continued to burn,” said Archer. “We don’t know why that is. There was a very hot, very smoky, oil-based fire when we arrived.”

Crews extinguished the fire with portable dry-chemical extinguishers, Archer said.

“Our guys had to work in incredibly hard conditions,” he said. “It was 94 degrees outside — it was incredibly hot. Our guys did a really great job knocking it down (quickly).”

Upon arrival, employees had already been evacuated from building 74, he said. Two people, who were initially unaccounted for, were quickly located. There were no injuries.

The fire remains under investigation, Archer said.

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

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

LYNN

Arrests

Jair Depina, 18, of 41 Grant St., was arrested at 12:16 a.m. Wednesday for violation of parole or probation. He was also arrested on warrant charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault to murder.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at Broadway and Jenness Street at 11:22 a.m. Monday; at Boston Street and Washington Street at 2:19 p.m. Monday; at 61 Hood St at 2:44 p.m. Monday; at 140 Union St. at 3:23 p.m.; at Kevill Road and Western Avenue at 3:58 p.m. Monday; at Adams Street and Chestnut Street at 4:24 p.m. Monday; at 53 Central Ave at 5:40 p.m. Monday; at 477 Walnut St at 6:06 p.m. Monday; at Cleveland Street and Western Avenue at 6:40 p.m. Monday.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at Brothers Deli at City Hall Square at 5:48 p.m. Monday; at 103 Franklin St at 6:14 a.m. Tuesday;

Assaults

A report of an assault on Kingsley Terrace at 1:38 p.m. Monday; on Washington Street at 1:41 p.m. Monday.

Complaints

A report of a gunshot on Rogers Avenue at 1:15 a.m. Monday;

A report of trespassing at 10:47 a.m. Monday at 501 Washington St.;

A report of suspicious activity at Lynn City Hall at 11:50 a.m. Monday.

Theft

A report of motor vehicle theft at 6:45 a.m. Monday at 102 Maplewood Rd.;

A report of larceny at Mcdonalds at 60 Boston St at 9:33 a.m. Monday; at 90 O’Callaghan Way at 9:42 a.m. Monday; at 32 Normandy Rd. at 10:13 a.m. Monday; at 124 Central Ave at 3:14 p.m. Monday; at 14 Massachusetts Ave at 5:40 p.m. Monday;

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 9:41 a.m. Monday at 30 Cottage St.;

A report of a robbery at Tech Skate Park at 80 Neptune Blvd at 9:07 p.m. Monday; at 26 Morris St at 9:33 p.m. Monday; at 8 Chase St at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday; on Friend Street at 6:09 a.m. Tuesday.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at Breed Middle School at 90 O’Callaghan Way at 11:39 a.m. Monday;

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:56 p.m. Monday at Weston Road and Ocean Avenue.

Complaints

A caller reported his kayak was missing from the pier and float area on Village Street at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Theft

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 10:03 a.m. Monday on Orne Street.

MALDEN

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 7:45 p.m. Sunday at 190 Beach St.; A report of a motor vehicle hit and run at 8:12 p.m. Sunday at 30 Baldwin Street.

Assaults

A report of an assault on Clifton Street at 10:43 p.m. Sunday;

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 12:57 a.m. Sunday at 15 Dell St.; at 9:18 a.m. Sunday on Medford Street; at 3:03 p.m. Sunday at 1100 Main St.; at 11:43 p.m. Sunday on Glen Rock Avenue;

A report of a disturbance at 16 James St. at 2:05 a.m. Sunday; at 373 Salem St. at 4:27 a.m. Sunday; on Boylston Street at 9:31 p.m. Sunday; at 19 Lebanon St at 8:15 p.m. Sunday;

MEDFORD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at Dunkin’ Donuts on Commercial Street at 9:52 p.m. Monday; at Hyatt Place Hotel at 116 Riverside Ave at 6:36 a.m. Tuesday; at Harvard Street and Mystic Avenue at 3:01 p.m. Tuesday.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 308 Boston Ave. at 5:58 p.m. Monday; on Arden Road at 6:32 p.m. Monday; at 23 Valley St at 6:59 p.m. Monday; at Park Street and Salem Street at 7:01 p.m. Monday; at 25 Willis Ave. at 8:11 p.m. Monday;

A report of a tree down at 21 Brussel Rd. at 12:27 a.m. Tuesday.

Theft

A report of larceny at 3 Nathaniel Rd at 8:43 p.m. Monday; at 115 Emerald St at 8:20 p.m. Monday; at 19 Pembroke St at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 9:29 a.m. Monday at Central Street and Lincoln Avenue; A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:40 p.m. at Starbucks Coffee on Broadway. Caller reports the suspect fled the scene in a silver vehicle; A report of a four-vehicle accident at 2:52 p.m. at Forest Street and Main Street with one person transported to an area hospital; A report of a motor vehicle accident at 10:15 p.m. at 481 Walnut St.

Complaints

A report of a suspicious person sleeping inside East Boston Savings Bank at 320 Central St at 6:04 a.m. Monday;

A caller reported she believed a BB from an air rifle was shot through her bedroom window at 8:46 a.m. Monday at 30 Talbot St.;

A report of a large pothole at 9 Indian Rock Dr. at 11:11 a.m. Monday.

Fire

A report of a mulch fire at 6:03 p.m. at Biy Y on Broadway; A report of a car fire at 10:12 p.m. at Hooters on Broadway.

Theft

A report at 10:03 am.. Monday that a woman broke into the cologne case at Walgreens at 1228 Broadway at 11 p.m. Wednesday and stole more than $900 worth of cologne;

A report of a stolen bicycle worth about $450 at 7:43 p.m. at 7 Oak Point Rd.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 5:07 a.m. Tuesday at 49 Essex St.

Complaints

A complaint of suspicious activity at 10:54 a.m. Monday at 43 Hillside Ave; A complaint of vandalism to a motor vehicle at 4:06 p.m. Monday on Danvers Road;

A report of a fight at 7:42 p.m. Monday at Gulf Express on Essex Street;

A complaint of suspicious activity at 11:52 p.m. Monday at 26 Burpee Rd.

PEABODY

Arrests

Lilian Lammy, 30, of 70 Beach Ave, Swampscott, was arrested for four outstanding warrants and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license at 5:23 p.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1 Rose Circle Sunday at 4:10 p.m.; at 145 Summit St Monday at 8:18 a.m.; at 145 Summit St Monday at 8:39 a.m. An officer reports that a cruiser was struck while the officer was investigating an incident.; at 3:10 p.m Monday at 260 Washington St and 2 Hourihan St.; at 3:15 p.m. Monday at the Northshore Mall; at 3:40 p.m. Monday at 133 Main St.; at 4:44 p.m. at 4 Essex Center Dr.;
A motor vehicle hit and run at 4:25 p.m. Monday at 1 Essex Center Dr.; at 6:46 p.m. Monday on Andover Street;

Complaints

At 3:53 p.m. Sunday, a caller reported it appears unknown parties are entering her backyard without permission while she is away and littering by leaving cigarette butts on her patio furniture at 16 Sabino Farm Rd;

A report of an intoxicated person in the J&H Truck Repair parking lot on Newbury Street. Caller reports a man is trying to fight people;

A report of a disturbance at 51 Paleologos St at 11:49 p.m. Monday. Police report a group of children having a water fight in the street;

A report of suspicious activity at 13 Wallis St at 1:29 p.m. Tuesday. Caller reports a man making mixed drinks in the U.S. Post Office parking lot.

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The old Marshall Middle School.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — The former Marshall Middle School could become a 100-unit senior housing building.

The city’s Request for Proposals Committee discussed proposing a zoning change for the neighborhood that encompasses the former middle school on Porter Street.

Clint Muche, Lynn’s deputy building commissioner, recommended changing the property to R3 zoning, which would allow for single- and double- family homes, row houses, and apartment houses. Special permits can be issued to allow assisted living facilities, mixed use, and hotels.

City Council President Darren Cyr said he would only make a recommendation after holding multiple informational meetings with residents who live in the neighborhood over the next few weeks.

“We first need to have those neighborhood meetings to make everybody aware of what we want to do with the site and explain the potential positive impact of the site,” Cyr said. “If the neighborhood is not on board, there’s no sense in going forward with the zoning. But they can look at an empty, dilapidated lot and building or we can try to rejuvenate it.”

Cyr said he envisions a minimum age requirement for the housing to be either 55 or 62 years.

The building has the potential for about 100 one-bedroom units. There are 150 existing parking spaces with room for additional parking and green space, he said.

King’s Beach Towers, a senior housing development on Eastern Avenue, has a waiting list of more than 300 people, said Cyr. About six years ago, the area was zoned R3 and an additional age-restricted housing complex was constructed across the street, which now has its own waiting list, said Cyr.

“We are trying to get the most from that property with the least amount of impact,” Cyr said.

The city’s Ordinance and Rules Committee discussed a plan on Tuesday night that would charge property owners an annual trash disposal fee that could raise as much as $2 million annually.

Under the proposal, the fee would apply to any unit that is not owner-occupied. For example, owners of a single-family home who live in the dwelling would be exempt. But landlords of two-, three-, four-, five- and six-family homes who live in the house would be charged for those units they do not live in. Out-of-town landlords would pay the most.
Owners of apartment buildings with more than six units are responsible for their own trash removal, so those commercial property owners would not be affected.

Peter Caron, the city’s chief financial officer, said the plan would not close the budget gap entirely but that it would bring in more revenue than other solutions.

“All the things out there in discussion will not substitute this — not even close,” said Caron. “I can say with confidence that if this doesn’t pass, there will have to be budget reductions.”

Councilors Buzzy Barton and Peter Capano argued that it was difficult to vote for something without knowing exactly how much money it will generate.

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposal to implement a trash fee in July.

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

LYNN — James E. Fitzgerald, age 91, of Lynn, died on Wednesday June 14, 2017, at Salem Hospital, with his family at his side, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Gates) Fitzgerald.

A lifelong resident of Lynn, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Fitzgerald. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the US Coast Guard as a Seaman First Class.

James had worked for over 45 years at Youngs Market, West Lynn, where he was the “Jack of all trades” from purchasing produce to cutting meat and servicing the entire community. He had also worked in the maintenance department at Gem Giftware. He attended both St. Pius and Holy Family Church’s and enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards.

He is survived by two daughters; Sr. Elizabeth Anne Seaton S.F.C.C., of Southbridge, and Barbara Ann Carroll, of Lynn, two sons; Richard A. Fitzgerald, of Lynn and Paul E. Fitzgerald and his partner Steve Skavoules, of Lynn, four grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-greatgrandchildren, his companion Elizabeth Eaton, of Lynn, and many nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Kellie Lyn Fitzgerald, and the brother of the late George, George, Herbert, John, Michael, Robert, and Joseph Fitzgerald.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean Street (RTE1A), Lynn. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Middleton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hour’s Sunday 4-8 p.m. Directions and guestbook atSolimine.com.

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

LYNN

Arrests

Antulio Barrios, 33, of 19 Albany St.; was arrested at 7:53 p.m. Tuesday and charged with a passing violation and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Juan Diaz, of 133 Washington St.; was arrested on warrant charges at 7:42 a.m. Wednesday for an uninsured motor vehicle.

Jordan Machado, 27, of 1041 Chaffee, New Bedford, was arrested at 6:11 p.m. Tuesday and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, peddling door-to-door violation, interfering with a police officer and municipal by-law ordinance.

Michael Potorski of 12 Carlton St., Salem, was arrested at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday on warrant charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, plate violation, registration not in possession, and an uninsured motor vehicle.

Hakeem Ricker of 100 Lawrence Ave., Dorchester, was arrested at 11:06 a.m. Tuesday on warrant charges of assault and battery on child with injury, assault and battery with dangerous weapon, and attempt to commit crime.

Cleber Vieira of 447 Malden St., Revere, was arrested at 6:37 p.m. Tuesday on warrant charges of destruction of property and arrested and charged with a straight warrant.

Jessica Wagle, of 20 West Wyoming Ave., Melrose, was arrested at 8:19 Tuesday on warrant charges for possession of Class A and Class E drugs.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday at Commercial Street and Lynnway; at 11:09 a.m. Tuesday at Boston and North Federal streets; at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday at 11 High St.; at 12:54 p.m. Tuesday at 112 Market St.; at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday at Commercial and Summer streets; at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday at 29 Astor St.; at 6:59 p.m. Tuesday at Blakeley and Holyoke streets; at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday at Boston and Chestnut streets; at 9:01 p.m. Tuesday at 519 Washington St.; at 9:16 p.m. Tuesday at Market and Oxford streets; at 7:46 a.m. Wednesday at 133 Walnut St.; at 7:48 a.m. Wednesday at Cooper Street and Western Avenue; at 10:19 a.m. Wednesday at Chestnut Street and Western Avenue; at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday at Boston Street and Chestnut St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday at 8 Broadway Circle; at 12:13 p.m. Tuesday at Market Square; at 4:06 p.m. Tuesday at North Bend Street;

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 6:14 a.m. Tuesday at 103 Franklin St.

Breaking and entry

A report of a breaking and entry to a motor vehicle accident at 5:57 a.m. Tuesday at 30 High St.; at  6:28 p.m. Tuesday at 101 Cook St.; at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday at 340 Maple St.; at 7:34 a.m. Tuesday at 126 Beacon Hill Ave.; at 12:43 p.m. Tuesday at 8 Joyce St.; at 11:01 a.m. at 77 Green St.;

Fire

A report of a fire at 12:53 p.m. Tuesday at 37 Kirtland St.; at 9:51 p.m. Tuesday at 67 Silsbee St.; at 10:57 p.m. Tuesday at 14 Summerset Court; at 7:08 a.m. Wednesday at 24 Bulfinch St.;

Overdose

A report of an overdose at at 1:28 p.m. Tuesday at Joyce St.; at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday at Union Street.

Theft

A report of a robbery at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday at 8 Chase St.; at 8:24 a.m. Thursday at 79 Hardwood St.; A report of motor vehicle theft at 3:22 p.m. Tuesday at 112 South St.; A report of larceny at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday at 759 Lynnway; at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday at 732R Lynnway.

MALDEN

Complaints

Report of an uninsured motor vehicle and trailer at Dexter and Maple streets on Tuesday at at 5:49 p.m.; report of larceny over $250 at Oliver Street and a second incident at Boston and Pleasant streets at 3:43 p.m.; Report of an assault on Wyoming Avenue on Tuesday 4:19 p.m.; Report of a larceny under $250 at Century Bank on Ferry Street on Tuesday 9:37 a.m.; Report of credit card fraud at the Linden School on Wescott Street at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday; Report of an unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle on Tuesday at 8:24 a.m. at McFadden Manor on Forest Street.

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A caller reported a truck striking a pole near Gregory Street  where they are doing construction at 8:56 a.m. Tuesday.

A caller reported a fallen women on the ground who struck her head on impact at Community Road at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday.

At 11:36 a.m. Tuesday a caller reported of a letter carrier who lost $80 cash on Smith Street.

A report at 12:13 p.m. Tuesday of two Atlantic Paving trucks parked on Elm and Roosevelt in front of no parking signs.

At 4:22 p.m. Tuesday a caller reported she dropped a piece of jewelry to a shop on Atlantic Avenue and they have not returned it.

A report of suspicious activity at 9:32 p.m. Tuesday at Atlantic Avenue. The caller reported that the woman was leaving the area and saw a couple of young men near a car who appeared too young to be driving.

MEDFORD

Arrests

Armando Aguilar, 41, of 75 Hancock, Stoneham, was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol, second offense.

Amarbir Mann, 33, of 14604 Walt Whitman Trail, Pflugerville, Texas, was arrested for shoplifting.

John Bradbury, 53, of 3A Gordon Court, York, Maine, was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon.

Laura Bradley, 46, of 16 Foster Court, was arrested on charges of witness intimidation, destruction of property, and assault and battery.  

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Walnut Street.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 8:06 a.m. Wednesday at the Home Depot at 564 Broadway. The caller reported finding a backpack in the break room with ammunition inside.

A report of a suspicious motor vehicle at 11:29 a.m. Wednesday at 9 Hitching Hill Rd.

A report of suspicious activity at 3:58 p.m. Tuesday at 16 Bennett Ave. The caller reports an unknown person is in her home, breaking, and rummaging through things.

A report of property damage at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday at 770 Broadway. The caller reported someone struck her vehicle with a carriage.

At 8:24 p.m. a caller from Serino Way reported his neighbor has begun to remove his fence. The caller told police they will be contacting the building inspector in the morning about damage to his fence and the installation of a fence by his neighbor.

A caller from Palmer Avenue reported a group of youths throwing fireworks at people and cars from an older gray Toyota Corolla. Police could not find the vehicle.

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
Eva Ndreko, from left, pitches her idea Scholar Jet to Manny Argiro and Deangelis Correa at the EforAll Inaugural Pitch contest held at KIPP Academy. 

By MATT DEMIRS

LYNN — Innovators seeking guidance and opportunity gathered Wednesday night for Lynn’s first business and nonprofit idea pitch contest at KIPP Academy.

The competition, inspired by ABC’s Shark Tank, invited North Shore residents to apply for the chance to win money, and work with mentors, specialists, and other business owners to take their plans to the next level. The contest drew about 26 applicants, with 12 businesses participating.

Eight contestants presented their ideas to judges and audience members. Three cash prizes were awarded to first, second, and third place while the audience voted for a winner of their own who was also awarded a cash prize.

Lynn native Dharma Cortes, of Mi Plato es Su Plato, took home first place and the $1,000 check for her community kitchen business dedicated to improving the health and livelihood of low-income Latino residents.

“This is amazing,” Cortes said. “I’m so happy and surprised. I never imagined I would be able to win. It was a tough competition.”

Second place went to Lynn’s For The Culture, a business dedicated to build, inform, inspire, and engage young urban millennials. Recently, their team hosted a GlowUp event at the Lynn Housing Authority where teens got their makeup and hair done for prom at no charge. They received a $750 check.

Third place and the fan favorite went to a pair of Lynnfield brothers, Gabriel and Sebastian Fadel and their nonprofit organization 96 Bricks,  a charity created to provide Legos for disadvantaged youth. The two teenagers were the youngest presenters at the event.

“We first got the idea when we were on vacation and visited the refugee camps,” Gabriel said. “We realized there wasn’t much being provided in toys and short term alternative education and we had so many Lego bricks at home, we thought we should try to collect and distribute them as a charity.”

Since they became an official non-profit, they have collected 100,000 Lego bricks. Their first distribution will be in July at the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico, and for the Syrian refugees in Greece.

The event was hosted by EforAll, an organization that fosters an entrepreneurial ecosystem in mid-sized U.S. cities that have struggled with decades of poverty and decline, in order to accelerate economic and social impact. Serving cities such as Lowell, Lawrence, Fall River, and New Bedford, EforAll expanded to Lynn earlier this year.

Since  2012, they have created 271 jobs, raised more than $7 million, and generated $5.2 million in revenue.

“Lynn hits our definition of the kind of city and area EforAll wants to be,” said CEO David Parker. “There are all these mid-sized post-industrial cities trying to figure out how to get their economies revved up. We want to see entrepreneurship from local people of the city of Lynn to move the city and people forward.”

EforAll plans on having two more pitch contests in Lynn by the end of the year.

“There’s a lot of different people in the city of Lynn with different backgrounds, languages, places of origin that all comes together in Lynn,” said Kevin Moforte, the Executive Director for the Lynn site. “It just has everything you want in a city to explode.”

An entrepreneur himself, Moforte said he wished he could have met EforAll when he was beginning his soap-making business two years ago, to seek guidance as a young business owner.

“As soon as you decide you want to start a business, you are immediately flooded with a million questions because you realize you don’t have all the answers. You don’t even know where to start on all the things you need to get accomplished,” he said. “I feel like EforAll provides that kind of structure where you can compress that and do it in a very professional way that really increases your chances of success.”

EforAll will be offering a free three-month intensive accelerator program where entrepreneurs get workshops, are paired with mentors, and become educated to start their own business.

“If you grow up privileged and you want to start a business, you probably have the education, the network and maybe the capital,” said Development Director Tracy Sopchak. “We work with people who have all these barriers: the education, the network, and the funding. We provide the accelerator program to provide entrepreneurs these things.”

These meetings will switch off between the Lynn Chamber of Commerce and KIPP, but dates and times haven’t been set.

EforAll intends to go national, Sopchak said. “Our goal is to be in at least 50 cities by the year 2024.”

Matt Demirs can be reached at mdemirs@itemlive.com.

Vincent Emanuel Amanti, husband of Mary Anne (Lozzi) Amanti, formerly of Lynn, Salem, Falmouth, and Estero, Fla., passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, Fla. on his 83rd birthday, June 1, 2017.

Born in Lynn, Vincent was a devoted son to the late Emanuel and Margaret (Nicoletti) Amanti of Salem. He worked alongside his father and brother at E. Amanti and Sons of Salem for many years.

A loving and dedicated husband, father, uncle, friend, and mentor, Vincent touched many lives through his generosity of resources and time. He lived, “It’s better to give than to receive.” He served in the Navy CBs during the Korean War; he ran a Boy Scout troop 20-plus years; and he was a member and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. As a young boy, he was active at Holy Family Church and continued that service for many years, volunteering as a lector, calling Bingo, singing on special occasions, and cooking sausages for the annual Festa. He loved to sing. He also loved to travel, crisscrossing the United States and touring many international destinations. He spent his retirement with his beloved wife of 43 years, Mary Anne, dividing time between the beaches of Cape Cod and Florida.

Family meant everything to Vin. As patriarch of a blended family, he leaves eight children and their spouses, Paul and Ceci Amanti of Arizona, Jean Marie (Amanti) and Robert Beanland of California, Lisa (Amanti) and Stephen Duzz of Beverly, Christina (Tina Amanti) Constantino of Peabody, Douglas Keegan of California, Linda (Keegan) and Larry Mason of Nahant, Lori and Evelyn Keegan-Wright of California and Joseph and Sharon Keegan of Florida. He also leaves his siblings and their spouses, Anthony and Norma Amanti of Westfield, John and Mary E. Amanti of Salem, and Grace (Amanti) Pietrogallo of Westfield. He is predeceased by his son, Michael Amanti, his brother, Gerald Amanti, his sister, Natalie (Amanti) Geleski and his brother-in- laws Charles Geleski and Louis Pietrogallo. He also leaves seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, along with many loving nieces and nephews.

Service information: A Mass will be held at Holy Family Church, on Monday, June 19 at 11 a.m. followed by a family burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice of Bonita Springs, FL (https://www.hopehcs.org/donate/).?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Please visit Legacy.com to sign the guestbook.

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

Christina Dionizio, of 101 Lynnway, was arrested at 1:57 p.m. Wednesday on warrant charges of possession to distribute cocaine, possession of a Class B drug, possession of a Class E drug, possession of a firearm without FID card, and possession of ammo without FID.

Omar Lejer, of 484 Western Ave., was arrested at 8:59 p.m. Wednesday on warrant charges possession to distribute drugs, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, and warrant charges.

Jose Pichardo, of 3 Easton Street, Lawrence, was arrested at 12:05 a.m. Thursday and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and leaving the scene of property damage.

Diana Sosa, of 58 Cottage St, Chelsea, was arrested at 4:53 p.m. Wednesday and charged with disorderly conduct, drug possession of a Class A substance, and warrant charges of  larceny over $250, assault and battery, trespassing, possession of a Class A drug.

Terrance Teixeira, of 22 Lee Ct, was arrested at 2:05 p.m. Thursday on warrant charges of assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery on family/household member.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at Stone Place at 11:26 a.m. Wednesday; at Holyoke Street and O’Callaghan Way at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday; at Euclid Avenue and Magnolia Avenue at 3:04 p.m. Wednesday; at 50 Western Ave at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday; at Eastern Avenue and Western Avenue at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday; at Shaw’s Supermarket on State Street at 5:56 a.m. Thursday; A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 58 Essex St at 10:02 p.m. Wednesday; at 58 Essex St at 10:42 p.m. Wednesday; at 158 Chestnut Street at 11:11 p.m. Wednesday.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 119 Lewis St at 3:23 a.m. Wednesday; at Discount Liquors at 3 Market Square at 3:06 p.m. Wednesday; A report of suspicious activity  at 590 Washington St at 7:58 a.m. Wednesday; at 35 Campbell St at 9 a.m. Wednesday; at Autumn Street and Lewis Street at 9:31 a.m. Wednesday; at 12 Chapman Pl at 10:32 a.m. Wednesday; A report of trespassing at 2 Brightwood Ter at 9:59 a.m. Wednesday.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 3:29 p.m. Wednesday on Hanover Street.

Theft

A report of shoplifting at Family Dollar at 50 Central Avenue at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday;

A report of larceny at 43 Jackson St at 5:21 p.m. Wednesday; at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday at Hanover Street and Johnson Street; at 8 Silsbee St at 10:36 a.m. Thursday.

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A caller reported a student fled the Marblehead Veterans Middle School on Pleasant Street at 8:53 a.m. Wednesday. The student returned to school at 10:04 a.m.

A report of suspicious activity on Doaks Lane at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday. Caller reported a male taking photos of houses in the area. The caller confronted the male, who became adversarial with her.

A caller reported that a woman intentionally walked her dog across the street to “let it pee” on his yard and they exchanged words at 6:26 p.m. Wednesday on Village Street. The caller was informed that the animal control officer was not on duty and he became agitated, stating “it was not an animal control issue, but a police issue because the person trespassed on the property” and when he “yelled to the woman about it” she became ira

A report of a disturbance at 11:17 p.m. Wednesday on Countryside Lane. Caller reports the neighbor behind her is making a lot of noise on the porch and talking about drugs. Police report the woman was speaking to her mother, who is hard of hearing.

MEDFORD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 258 Winthrop St at 6:52 p.m. Wednesday; on Salem Street at 12:01 p.m. Thursday.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at Harris Park at 10:16 p.m. Wednesday; at 99 Riverside Ave at 4:30 a.m. Friday; at 36 Cherry St at 11:32 a.m. Thursday; at the West Medford Commuter Rail on High Street at 3:54 p.m. Thursday.

A report of vandalism at 7:45 a.m. Thursday at 15 Foster CT.

Theft

A report of larceny at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday at 62 Morton Ave.; at 9:55 a.m. Thursday at 172 Spring St.

Overdoses

A report of an overdose at Riverside Avenue and Wellington Road at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday.

NAHANT

Arrests

Luciano Montefusco, 58, of 121 Castle Rd, was arrested Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on Castle Road and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

Raul F. Powell Jr., 30, of 42 Barrett St in Lynn, was arrested at 9:07 p.m. Tuesday at the Nahant Rotary on warrant charges.

Edward Scott Frary, 54, of 8 Goddard Dr. Apt. 2, was arrested at 9:16 p.m. Tuesday at Seaside Variety on Nahant Road and charged with fourth offense of operating under the influence, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Khaled Tchaicha, 43, of 12 Becket St. Apt 3 in Dorchester, was arrested at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday on Fox Hill Road and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, and possession of an open container of alcohol in motor vehicle.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday at Doggie Beach; at 9:44 a.m. Thursday on Lafayette Terrace; A report of a water incident at 4:15 p.m. Monday at the bath house on the Causeway.

Theft

A report of larceny, forgery, fraud at 2:24 p.m. Monday at the bath house on the Causeway.

PEABODY

Accident

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 30 Andover Street and 1 Hilltop Dr. at 3:38 p.m. Wednesday; at 464 Lowell St at 5 p.m. Wednesday; at Not Your Average Joes on Andover Street at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday; at 178 Lowell St and 3 Orchard St at 11:16 p.m. Wednesday; at 185 Bartholomew St. at 9:43 a.m. Thursday; at Lahey Health & Medical Center on Essex Center Drive at 12:22 p.m. Thursday; at American Red Cross on Lowell Street at 1:39 p.m. Thursday; A report that a motor vehicle struck a parked car at Sears on Andover Street at 1:17 p.m. Thursday.

Complaints

At 3:18 p.m. Wednesday, a Hancock Street caller reported he received a parking ticket for parking on the sidewalk the night before and “now there are several vehicles parked on the sidewalk.”

A report of an intoxicated person at TJ Maxx on Lowell Street at 4:42 p.m. Wednesday; A report of a motorcycle driving up and down the walking path on MacArthur Circle for about an hour at 7:08 p.m. Wednesday; Caller reported his neighbor spat on his car on Batchelder Avenue at 11:12 a.m.  Thursday.

REVERE

Arrests

Christopher J. Davulis, 32, of 79 Ocean View Drive in Dorchester, was arrested at 12:33 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald’s Restaurant on Squire Road and charged with operating under the influence of drugs, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, possession of a Class A drug, and illegal possession of a Class A substance.

Joseph Thomson, 55, of 714 Winthrop Ave, was arrested at 9:32 a.m. Wednesday on warrant charges.

Crystal L. Cosme, 25, of 25 Cummings St., Medford, was arrested on North Shore Road and Freeman Street at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, giving a false name to a police officer, and on warrant charges.

Eric Machado, 22, of 6 Parkview Rd., was arrested Wednesday at 8:25 p.m. on Neponset Street and charged with operating recklessly as to endanger, failure to stop for a police officer while operating a motor vehicle, and operating after right to operate with a suspended license.

Charles Eagan, 30, of 7 Rhodes Ave Apt. 3, Lynn, was arrested at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday on Revere Street and charged with motor vehicle lights violation, operating a motor vehicle without a license, and illegal possession of a Class B substance.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at Revere Street and American Legion Highway at 2:29 p.m. Wednesday; at Revere Beach Parkway and Charles Avenue at 3:04 p.m. Wednesday; at Freeman Street and North Shore Road at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 2:32 a.m. Wednesday on Beach Street; at 1:33 p.m. Wednesday on Suffolk Avenue; at 3:04 p.m. Wednesday at Pizza Days on American Legion Highway; A report of harassing phone calls at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday on Calumet Street; A report of gunshots at 10:22 p.m. Wednesday on Burnham Street.

SAUGUS

Arrests

Hung Viet Pham of 830 Salem Street in Malden was arrested at 5:41 p.m. Wednesday at Macy’s Department Store at 1201 Broadway. Pham was charged with larceny over $250, burglarious instrument possession of saber, sword, weapon, or knife in excess of 2 ½ inches, aggravated shoplifting, and failure to appear.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1252 Broadway at 9:58 a.m. Wednesday. Caller reports his Jeep Grand Laredo was struck by a tractor trailer in the area of Lynn Street, Revere; A report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries at 5:41 p.m. at Salem Turnpike and Ballard Street. Two people were transported to Salem Hospital and one person was transported to Union Hospital.

Complaints

A report of a neighborhood dispute at 6:54 p.m. Wednesday at 17 Carr Rd. Caller reported a dispute over property lines and the installation of a fence; A report of a woman in her 30s wearing shorts and a t-shirt chasing after a white van and screaming at 10:14 p.m. Wednesday on Walnut Street; A report of a woman screaming inside a house at 1:02 a.m. Thursday on Springdale Avenue. Police report nothing is wrong at the premises. While leaving, a neighbor came out and stated there was a bat in her house and that was the source of the screaming; A report of a young raccoon on Churchill Street at 3:02 a.m. Thursday walking funny and acting aggressive when the caller goes near it.

Fire

A report of a mulch fire at Doctors Express at 371 Broadway at 1:18 p.m. Wednesday; at Sprint at 114 Broadway at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday; at Kohl’s Department store at 333 Broadway at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday.

Theft

A caller reported his wallet was stolen at 6:34 p.m. Wednesday at 1201 Broadway.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 10:21 a.m. Wednesday at Humphrey Street and Salem Street; at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Atlantic Avenue and Ocean Avenue.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 57 Millett Rd. at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday; at Barnstable Street and Plymouth Avenue at 1:18 a.m. Thursday;

A report of a disturbance at Starbucks Coffee at 1016 Paradise Rd at 2:51 p.m. Wednesday.

Theft

A report of larceny at Stop & Shop on Paradise Road at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday; at 1:46 p.m. Wednesday at 330 Paradise Rd.; at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday at 51 Sampson Ave.

ITEM PHOTO BY SPENSER HASAK
Joyce Elliott presents T. Richard Cuffe Jr. with an award on behalf of the Rotary Club of Lynn at the Porthole Restaurant on Thursday.

By MATT DEMIRS

LYNN — Dedicated member, friend, and humanitarian T. Richard Cuffe Jr. was recognized by the Rotary Club of Lynn Thursday at their weekly meeting.

A valued member of the Rotary since November 1, 1990, Cuffe spent years taking lead roles with several programs sponsored by the Club.

Rotary Club president Ray Bastarache said the club received correspondence from Cuffe that he would be leaving.

Cuffe suffered from a stroke a few years ago while vacationing in Paris with his wife, he said, and hasn’t been able to stay as involved as he always liked, so he is stepping down from his responsibilities at the Rotary and other civic associations.

Cuffe served on numerous boards, including the original St. Mary’s High School Board of Trustees, the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn and the executive board of directors at the Rotary Club of Lynn.

He was also inducted to the St. Mary’s High School Hall of Fame in 2013.

With the help of fellow member, Joyce Elliott, who planned the event, the Rotary felt they needed to recognize his years of hard work, the president said.

“We can’t let this guy step off and not recognize him,” he said. “I don’t think there’s anybody in the Lynn club whose membership we value more than Rich Cuffe,” Bastarache said.

“Richie never said no to anybody,” said his longtime business partner, Webb Primason. “It’s not that he didn’t like to say no. It’s that he likes to say yes.”

“We are here to recognize T. Richard Cuffe Jr., long-time Rotarian, and long time humanitarian,” said Elliott, who was first welcomed by Cuffe when she joined the Club.

On behalf of the Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, John Krol presented Cuffe with a citation for years of dedicated service to the City of Lynn, while Robert Douglas presented a certificate on behalf of the city council president Darren Cyr.

Elliott also awarded Cuffe with a plaque on behalf of the Lynn Rotary Club in addition to tender, heartfelt words paying tribute to the man who did it all.

“Rich was someone who took on and carried out any task you asked,” Elliott said. “This is an honor long overdue to someone who couldn’t be more deserving.”

Matt Demirs can be reached at mdemirs@itemlive.com.

COURTESY PHOTO
Mike Keikian replaced the flat tire on Sheila Zaremba’s wheelchair.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — When the tire on Sheila Zaremba’s wheelchair blew out while she was at a doctor’s appointment in Boston, she took two trains and a bus straight to Western Avenue Auto Body.

The Norton Street resident had met Mike Keikian, who works at the shop, twice before and thought he may be able to simply refill the tire with air. Unfortunately, Keikian said the tire was past the point of repair.

“I tried to fix it but there was nothing I could do,” he said.

Knowing Zaremba didn’t have the money to invest in a new tire, Keikian said he set out to find a replacement. He visited Walmart and three local pharmaceutical stores in search of the proper fit, but came up empty-handed. Because of the age of the tires, none of the shops carry the tire he was looking for anymore.

Keikian found the part online for $106 and had it shipped to the shop. On Saturday, he and his mechanic Roberto Mazariegos brought it to Zaremba’s home and installed it on her chair.

“At first she couldn’t believe it,” said Keikian. “She was stunned. She was just so overwhelmed with happiness. She drove it around in her driveway. That was my satisfaction right there.”

Zaremba said using her power wheelchair is the only way she can get around.

“I can walk a little bit and get around in my home, but I need my chair,” she said. “It was a real blessing that he was able to do that for me.”

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

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LYNN

Arrests

Allison Avagianos, was arrested on warrant charges at 7:58 p.m. Thursday for receiving a stoler motor vehicle.

Fred Basket, of 466 Williams St., Mansfield, was arrested at 10:27 p.m. Thursday on warrant charges for disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

Matthew Dixon, of 1a Manor Drive, Groveland, was arrested at 3:56 p.m. Thursday on warrant charges for possession of Class A, B, and E drugs.

Amanda Harris, of 3 Rhodes Ave., was arrested at 8:33 p.m. Thursday on warrant charges for disorderly conduct and disguise to obstruct justice.

Kathryn McCallan, of 98 South Common St., was arrested at 2:39 a.m. Friday on warrant charges for larceny and breaking and entry for felony.

William Morrison, of 65 Robinson St., was arrested at 10:20 a.m. Friday on warrant charges for failure to attend jury duty.

Jose Pichardo, 42, of 3 Easton St., Lawrence, was arrested at 2:05 a.m. Thursday for operating under the influence, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and leaving the scene after property damage.

Ashley Thibault, was arrested at 7:02 p.m. on warrant charges for sexual conduct for fee and possession of Class A drugs.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle at 4:31 p.m. Thursday at 42 Bennett St.; at 4:41 p.m. Thursday at 35 Washington St.; at 5:12 p.m. Thursday at 822 Boston St.; at 5:12 p.m. Thursday at 822 Boston St.; at 5:22 p.m. Thursday at 32 LAnder St.; at 5:32 p.m. Thursday at 1 Forest Hill Ave.; at 7:04 p.m. Thursday at Cottage Street and Linden Street; at 6:24 a.m. Friday at 20 High Rock Terrace;at 10:29 a.m. Friday at Essex Street and Essex Court; at 10:37 a.m. Friday at Essex Avenue and Essex Street.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at Shaw’s Supermarket at 43 State St.; at 3:50 p.m. Thursday at Holyoke Street and O’Callaghan Way; at 4:09 p.m. Thursday at Curwin Circle and Holyoke Street; at 5:13 p.m. Thursday at 49 Rock Ave.;

A report of a motor vehicle accident with hit and run at 9:54 p.m. Thursday at Eutaw Avenue and Goodridge Street.

Assault

A report of an assault at 12:36 p.m. Thursday at 1 Kingsley Terrace. A report of an assault and battery at 3:57 p.m. Thursday at 36 Sagamore St.; at 8:52 p.m. Thursday at 161 Broad St.;

Breaking and Entry

A report of breaking and entry of a motor vehicle at 11:49 a.m. Thursday at 34 Essex St.;

Fire

A report of a fire at 9:01 p.m. Thursday at 285 Lynn Shore Drive;

Theft

A report of larceny at 10:36 a.m. Thursday at 8 Silsbee St.; at 4:33 p.m. Thursday at 77 Green St.; at 6:52 p.m. Thursday at 9 Austin Square; at 12:21 a.m. Friday at 109 Walnut St.;

Vandalism

A report of vandalism to a motor vehicle at 7:32 a.m. Thursday at 53 Smith St.; at 1:14 p.m. Thursday at 25 Pleasant St.; at 3:01 a.m. Friday at 423 Boston St. A report of vandalism at 10:01 a.m. Friday at Boston Street and Federal Street. A report of a robbery at 4:57 a.m. Friday at 55 Broad St.

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A report of a hypodermic needle at 8:58 a.m. Thursday at Ocean Ave.

A report of a speeding cars at 9:31 a.m. Thursday at Elm Street and Sewall Street. The caller reported a white pickup truck who nearly struck her.

A report of a tree branch down at 4:11 p.m. Thursday at Pilgrim Road. The caller reported a huge limb coming down on her husband’s unoccupied car.

A report of a found bag at 6:32 a.m. Friday at Front Street. The caller reported an orange bag and a black bag in the bushed that should be removed.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:54 p.m. Thursday at Rockaway Avenue.

MEDFORD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:40 p.m. Thursday at I93 North; at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Street and Main Street; at 9:23 a.m. Friday at I93S; at 10:26 a.m. Friday at Main Street and South Street;

Overdose

A report of a motor vehicle at 10:43 a.m. Friday at Marshall St.

Theft

A report of larceny at 8:22 a.m. Friday at 34 Wareham Street.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 5:19 p.m. Thursday at 15 Maple Park Avenue.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:32 p.m. Thursday at York Ford on Broadway. A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injuries at 5:16 p.m. Thursday on Hamilton Street; at 8:48 p.m. Thursday at 333 Broadway. A report of a motor vehicle accident with damaged property at 4:40 p.m. Thursday at George’s Barbershop on 59 Jackson St.;

A report of a motor vehicle repossession at 10:33 a.m. Thursday at 343 Lincoln Ave.

Complaints

A an animal complaint was reported at 2:55 a.m. Friday at 95 Lynn Fells Parkway. The called reported a loud barking dog.

Theft

A report of larceny at 12:25 p.m. Thursday at 400 Lynn Fells Parkway; A report of motor vehicle larceny at 1:03 p.m. Thursday at 8 Hampton St.;

SWAMPSCOTT

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 12:18 a.m. Thursday at Barnstable Street and Plymouth Avenue; at 2:14 p.m. Thursday at 90 Puritan Rd.; at 9:58 p.m. Thursday at 10 Orchard Circle; at 4:10 a.m. Friday at 245 Humphrey St.