Angel Echavarria. Photo by Michael Lovett.

By Thomas Grillo

LYNN — The city is fighting a lawsuit by a man who spent 21 years in prison for a murder he denied committing.

Angel Echavarria, 50, filed suit in U.S. District Court in June  seeking unspecified cash damages. He alleged Lynn and Massachusetts State Police officers, who investigated the 1994 shooting death of Daniel Rodriguez, framed him for the crime. Echavarria was released from prison last year when a judge approved his bid for a new trial based on ineffective counsel and the state later dropped all charges.

But attorneys representing the city, Cosgrove, Eisenberg & Kiley PC of Boston, argue that the suit should be dismissed because the three-year statute of limitation has elapsed and Echavarria was granted a new trial due to a bungled defense, not the suppression of evidence.

“Against this backdrop, it is unreasonable to infer a direct link  between the alleged policies, practices and customs of the city of Lynn and the plaintiff’s alleged constitutional deprivations,” the city’s response said.

While the suit does not mention a dollar amount, juries have compensated innocent persons who have been wrongfully convicted from $1 million a year times the number of years served to $4 million annually. If Echavarria can convince a jury of his claim, he stands to get as much as $84 million.

In Massachusetts, anyone whose conviction has been overturned can collect up to $500,000 in state money. A decision has not been made on his state claim.

Echavarria was convicted of the execution-style killing of Rodriguez, 37, of Lawrence, who was found bound and shot to death in an apartment at 501 Washington St., near Central Square in 1996. He was sentenced to life in prison while a  co-defendant, Juan Rodriguez, was acquitted of all charges.

Last year, Superior Court Judge David Lowy overturned the conviction. In the ruling, the judge noted that the eyewitness evidence against Echavarria was questionable.

Echavarria, who now lives in Florida, could not be reached for comment. He was freed last year based on the investigative work of the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University.

His lawsuit alleges that former Lynn and Massachusetts State Police officers fabricated false eyewitness identifications and false witness statements used to implicate Echavarria in a crime he did not commit. In addition, these police officers allegedly suppressed evidence that a key eyewitness had identified another man as the perpetrator of the crime, a man who the police officers had arrested for a similar shooting weeks earlier. Instead of investigating the actual perpetrators of the murder, the officers named in this lawsuit framed Echavarria for something he had not done, the suit said.

No physical evidence ever connected Echavarria to the crimes. Eyewitness descriptions of the perpetrators did not match Echavarria, who had a “solid alibi” on the night of the crime, his lawyer said.

Still, city attorneys say the lawsuit falls short on its allegations of misconduct by 10 law enforcement officers who worked for at least three governmental agencies.

They cited a previous case against a municipality that was dismissed by the court where “the complaint alleged misconduct from many separate actors, but gave no guidance about which acts were properly attributable to the municipal authority,” the city’s response said. “It is unclear, based on the vague allegations of the complaint, which alleged practices, policies and customs are properly attributable to Lynn, as opposed to the Massachusetts State Police, the commonwealth or the District Attorney’s office. Thus, there is not enough in this complaint to support the claims against the city of Lynn.”

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

Pickering Middle School (Item file photo)

By Adam Swift

LYNN — Residents in the Pine Hill neighborhood are firmly against building a new school near Breeds Pond Reservoir off Parkland Avenue, as well as a second potential site at Gallagher Park.

Nearly 100 members of the Pine Hill Civic Association and assorted concerned neighbors met at the Hibernian Hall Thursday night to discuss the evolving nature of plans to replace the deteriorating Pickering Middle School on Conomo Avenue.

“This is our little slice of paradise living in Pine Hill,” said neighborhood resident Don Castle. “We don’t want anyone changing or disrupting our neighborhood with a big school.”

While the residents, as well as three city councilors who attended the meeting, are firmly against the building of a new middle school at either the Parkland Avenue or Gallagher sites, the whole issue could be a moot point by late this morning.

The Pickering Middle School Building Committee is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. this morning, with discussion centered on the Parkland site.

The building committee was set to focus on legal documents identified by the city law department tracing historic ownership of land proposed for the school construction.

In August, the building committee approved constructing two middle schools to replace Pickering. One school would house 652 students at the Parkland site, while a larger school for 1,008 students would be built on McManus Field on Commercial Street.

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), which would fund a portion of the project, has to approve the potential middle school sites.

City attorney James Lamanna said the law department became aware of documents from 1893 last week suggesting that the Pine Grove Cemetery Commission obtained a loan and purchased the land where the new school could be constructed.

Ward 5 Councilor Dianna Chakoutis, Ward 6 Councilor Peter Capano and Councilor-at-Large Brian LaPierre all reiterated on Thursday night that they are against seeing a new school built at either the Parkland or Gallagher locations.

Castle also brought forward the possibility of a taxpayer initiative legal action against the city to intercede against the taking of the Parkland Avenue land, if that option does move forward.

“I thought Parkland Avenue was off the table, and that’s a move in the right direction,” said LaPierre. “I want a new middle school, and it would be great to have two new middle schools.”

LaPierre said he wants to see a new school at McManus Field, and possibly a smaller school on Magnolia Avenue near the current Pickering School.

A drawback to the Magnolia site is that there is a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority pipe located on the property that provides water to Swampscott and Marblehead. Relocating the pipe could cost as much as $800,000, according to city officials.

Adam Swift can be reached at aswift@itemlive.com.

ANDOVER — Cirenza, Ann B., Oct. 7, of Andover, formerly of Swampscott and Lynn. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Cirenza.

Daughter of the late Amalia (Budriesi) Ottani and Alfonso Ottani. Mother of Mary Ann Begley of Andover and her husband John. Loving “Nonnie” to Jeffrey Begley and his wife Lauren, Mark Begley and his girlfriend Kayleigh Burgess. Ann is predeceased by her twin sister Mary. She was also the sister of the late Agnes Ottani, Frank Ottani, Laura Fallon, Elizabeth Ring, George Ottani, James Ottani and Jean Carter. She leaves many nieces and nephews who were dear to her.

Service information: Funeral from the COTA Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park Street and Route 28), North Reading, at Reading line, on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Augustine’s Church, 43 Essex St., Andover at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. Interment St. Joseph’s Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s name to the Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01840.

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Arrest

Grace Reddy, 19, of 42 Whiting St., was arrested and charged with minor in possession of alcohol at 6:20 a.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:47 a.m. Thursday on Commercial Street; at 7:56 a.m. Thursday on Neptune Street; at 8:02 a.m. Thursday at 285 Lynn Shore Drive; at 8:44 a.m. Thursday at 24 Oakwood Ave.; at 9:16 a.m. Thursday on Adams Street; at 9:41 a.m. Thursday on Andrew Street; at 9:53 a.m. Thursday at 37 Friend St.; at 2:27 p.m. Thursday at 40 Franklin St.; at 2:46 p.m. Thursday on Chestnut Street; at 4:01 p.m. Thursday at 149 Walnut St.; at 4:16 p.m. Thursday at 15 Herbert St.; at 6:58 a.m. Friday on Fayette Street; at 7:51 a.m. Friday at 899 Western Ave.

Complaints

A report of a fight at 1:06 a.m. Thursday at 4 Morrill Place.

A report of a disturbance at 4:36 a.m. Thursday at 181 North Common St.; at 7:22 p.m. Thursday at 12 Shepard St.; at 10:06 a.m. Friday at 27 Curwin Terrace.

A report of a missing person at 8:06 a.m. Thursday at 42 Newhall St.

A report of a con/scam at 10:58 a.m. Thursday at 76 Fayette St.; at 11:40 a.m. Thursday at 19 Market Square; at 4:31 p.m. Thursday at 251 Den Quarry Road; at 4:07 a.m. Friday at 24 State St.

A report of larceny at 4:28 p.m. Thursday at 92 Market Square; at 8:40 p.m. Thursday at 15 South Street Court; at 11:48 p.m. Thursday at 555 Essex St.; at 12:04 a.m. Friday at 153 Curwin Circle.

A report of neighbor problems at 8:37 p.m. Thursday at 15 Lynn Shore Drive; at 10:16 p.m. Thursday at 26 Edgemere Road.

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Complaints

A report of a car entering a private lot at 9:14 a.m. Thursday on Goodwins Court. Male operator would not identify himself.

A report of an erratic driver at 10:52 a.m. Thursday on Atlantic Ave. Caller reports driver was passing cars on the left; at 9:13 p.m. Thursday on Leggs Hill Road

A report of skateboarders leaving behind trash at 11:53 a.m. Thursday on Tioga Way.

A report of a found needle at 3:44 p.m. Thursday on Wyman Road. Needle was disposed of.

A report of a loud group at 12:35 a.m. Friday on School Street.

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Complaints

A report of forgery at 2:26 p.m. Thursday at Citizens Bank on Howley Street.

A report of a loose dog at 3:01 p.m. Thursday on Lynn Street. Dog was returned to its owner.

A report of a male juvenile  jumping out of a moving car at 3:25 p.m. Thursday on Lake Street.

A report of an intoxicated person at 4:48 p.m. Thursday on Central Street.

A report of a road rage incident at 5:13 p.m. Thursday on Andover Street; at 10:45 a.m. Friday on Brown Street.

A report of a woman locked out of her vehicle at 9:17 a.m. Friday on Colonial Road.

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Complaints

A report of harassing phone calls at 1:08 a.m. Thursday on Hillside Avenue.

A report of a disturbance at 2:18 a.m. Thursday on Beach Street; at 2:49 a.m. Thursday on Broadway; at 2:03 p.m. Thursday on Revere Beach Boulevard; at 2:22 p.m. Thursday on North Shore Road; at 8:33 p.m. Thursday on Furlong Drive; at 11:10 p.m. Thursday on Shirley Avenue.

A report of a stolen license plate at 2:48 p.m. Thursday on North Shore Road.

A report of larceny at 3:41 p.m. Thursday on Squire Road; at 4:59 p.m. Thursday on Florence Avenue.

A report of vandalism at 7:35 p.m. Thursday on Folsom Street.

A report of an unwanted person at 11:50 p.m. Thursday on Centennial Avenue.

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Complaints

A report of a general disturbance at 10:46 a.m. Thursday on Chestnut Street; at 11:09 a.m. Thursday at 1075 Broadway.

A report of a male party harassing an employee at 11:35 a.m. Thursday at Party City at 880 Broadway. Caller reported he also tried to steal a clown costume and mask.

A report of shoplifting at 3:08 p.m. Thursday at Stop and Shop at 180 Main St. Caller reports woman left with $100 worth of merchandise.

A report of teens firing paint ball guns at 5:32 p.m. Thursday on East Denver Street. Teens were not located.

A report of people walking in the fast lane of Route 1 North at 9:11 p.m. Thursday.

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced that the city of Lynn was awarded $40,500 as part of their Sustainable Material Recovery Program.

The awarded money is divided into $38,500 for the Recycling Dividends Program and $2,000 for the Targeted Small Scale Initiative.

“Lynn has been a leader amongst gateway communities in addressing the issue of recycling awareness,” said State Rep. Dan Cahill. “Our continued partnership with the state through this grant allows us to continue to tackle urban waste management.”

The Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) was created under the Green Communities Act, which directs a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Waste Energy Certificates to recycling programs approved by the MassDEP.

“This grant funding will assist the city of Lynn in continuing its efforts to encourage more residents and businesses to recycle,” said State Sen. Thomas M. McGee. “Increased participation not only helps the environment, but can also generate significant cost savings for the city.”

The SMRP solicitation offers funding to cities for recycling, composting, reuse and source reduction activities that will increase diversion of municipal solid waste and household hazardous waste from disposal.

“While Lynn has made extraordinary progress with recycling over the past few years, there is always more work to be done,” said State Rep. Brendan Crighton. “This grant will help us to continue our efforts to improve public health and the environment while at the same time cutting waste disposal costs.”

Cheryl Maestranzi, who has taught kindergarten at St. Pius V Elementary School for 34 years, reads a story to Daymian Soto, Layla McDonald, Riley Langlois and Tyler French, from left. (Item photo by Owen O’Rourke)

By  Michele Durgin

LYNN — When asked what has kept her at St. Pius School in Lynn for 34 years, Cheryl Maestranzi, 60, sighed and smiled. “This is so much more than a job. Yes, I love teaching kindergarten here, but it has become a home, and the children and staff are family to me.”

Maestranzi, the longest-serving teacher at the 71-year-old Catholic institution, has had a front- row seat to the changes in schools, society and children through the years. She, like most veteran teachers, agrees that the three are very much intertwined and it is important to acknowledge that when preparing the day’s lessons.

“The children are far more worldly today, and that’s both good and bad,” she said. “I try to keep that sense of innocence and wonder alive in the classroom.”

Maestranzi graduated from St. Pius and moved on to St. Mary’s High School, graduating in 1975. She attended Salem State College, graduating in 1979 with an early education degree. And by 1982, she was back at her elementary school alma mater, settling in for what would become a successful and enjoyable tenure.

Each morning begins with a “class meeting” and Maestranzi goes over the day’s plans with her students. Afterward, she encourages bonding time and asks the children to share any family news or important upcoming events they would enjoy discussing.

“It opens them up to the day ahead and I believe a sense of trust is established as well,” she said. “And life is so busy these days. We have to stop and think about the children. They are only 5 years old, but they have needs and we must give them the attention they deserve.”

She talks about fullness of her days in the classroom and believes the students’ sense of wonder and interest in learning is contagious. She added she has countless fond memories tucked away from her lifetime spent at the Catholic school on Maple Street.

“One of the highlights of my time here actually connects my life as a student to my life as a teacher,” she began. “Several years ago, Mrs. Mary Murray,  my second-grade teacher, who was also my favorite, came back to the school for a visit. I was thrilled when she stayed and read a story to my students. She was the reason I became a teacher. It was an emotional moment for both of us.”

Cheryl Meaney, 57, the school’s 28-year veteran administrative assistant, said she is proud to call  Maestranzi her co-worker and friend.

“Both of my sons, who are now 24 and 28, had her as a teacher and loved her,” she said. “She is so caring and hard-working. She arrives early in the morning and stays late into the afternoon. Her dedication to St. Pius and Catholic education is so wonderful and admirable. She is a true role model for up-and-coming teachers.”

The historic flatiron building on Central Avenue will be home to an upscale pizzeria and cafe on the ground floor and 49 market-rate units on the upper six floors by 2017. (Item Photo by Owen O’Rourke)

By Bridget Turcotte

LYNN — Plans for the historic flatiron building on Central Avenue were unveiled on Friday.

As part of the $11 million investment, James Cowdell, executive director of Lynn Economic Development and Industrial Corp., said the ground floor will be transformed into two new businesses: an upscale pizzeria and a cafe.

The six upper floors will be used for residential space. Plans include 49 market-rate units.

Cowdell said Pie and Pint will offer about 25 craft beers and seating for 105 people. The coffee shop, called The Brew, will be comparable to a Starbucks with high-end coffee and free wifi.

“This is exactly what we want,” Cowdell said. “The first floor is going to be something that draws people into the downtown. And we’ll have people living in the downtown that have disposable income.”

The property was sold to Union One Thirty Eight, LLC, managed by John McGrail, for $2 million in 2014.

The project is expected to be completed by April of 2017, with residents moving in and the businesses opening their doors at that time, Cowdell said.

It fits with the revitalized city that Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy described in her address to the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning. She said Lynn in a constant state of transformation.

From the recently completed work at Wyoma Square, which improved the northwestern gateway to the city, to the facelift for the Small Common, and the new Thurgood Marshall Middle School, she listed numerous improvements to infrastructure that were completed in the past year, and several that are in the works.

High-end eateries like Rossetti’s Restaurant, D’Amici’s Bakery and the Blue Ox reside in the same neighborhood. Bent Water Brewing Company has been so successful, it recently underwent a $2 million expansion, Kennedy said.

North Shore Community College has plans to open a free-standing book store on Broad Street, which the city currently lacks, she said.

“We have every reason to feel good about what we’ve done,” the mayor said. “Even more so for what’s to come.”

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

Pickering Middle School (Item file photo)

By Thomas Grillo

LYNN — The city’s School Building Committee overwhelmingly approved construction of two schools that would serve students in the Pickering Middle School district and West Lynn.

Under the $183 million proposal, a 652-student school would be built near Breeds Pond Reservoir off Parkland Avenue and a second facility to serve 1,008 students would be built on McManus Field on Commercial Street.

The Friday morning vote reaffirmed the decision made by the committee in August. It came in the wake of questions raised about the Parkland Avenue site earlier this week. City attorney James Lamanna said the law department became aware of documents from 1893 last week suggesting the land belongs to Pine Grove Cemetery.

Ward 5 City Councilor Dianna Chakoutis, whose district includes the proposed site, was the sole vote against the project Friday. Prior to the roll call, she spoke against the plan while Pine Hill residents looked on.

Resident Brian Field said the land that the city plans to use for the school on Parkland Avenue was intended to be a cemetery.  

But Michael Donovan, the city’s Inspectional Services Department chief who is also a member of the building committee, told the panel the plan is the best option for the city.

“No matter where you put a public facility, no one wants it,” he said. “What is best for the city may not be the best for one section of the city.”

Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy acknowledged that the committee is faced with a series of bad options. She said a proposal to build the school on Magnolia Avenue near Pickering  has its own set of problems.

While officials have said it would cost taxpayers $800,000 to move the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority pipe on the property to make way for the school, the mayor said it would probably cost much more.

“I suspect that the pipe is not in good condition, it’s been down there a long time and soil conditions are not optimal for its preservation,” she said. “I’m afraid when we begin our obligation to reroute the water to Swampscott and Marblehead, we will find it to be far more expensive and time-consuming than we’re thinking of right now.”

In addition, she said a new school in that section of the city would exacerbate traffic problems in an already congested area. She also noted that the Gallagher Park option won’t work because it would be a tight fit in a heavily populated neighborhood.  

Next week, the building committee will make its case to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the quasi-independent government that funds public schools. If approved, the agency would contribute $114.5 million towards the two schools or 62.5 percent of the cost.

If approved by the MSBA and taxpayers, it would add $163 annually to the real estate tax bill for 25 years.  

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

Lynn City Hall (Item file photo).

By Thomas Grillo

LYNN — A global real estate team is expected to examine the need for hotel rooms as part of the city’s $650 million waterfront rebirth.

Scott Hutchinson, vice president at CBRE/New England, a commercial real estate firm in Boston, and Julie Surago, senior consultant at CBRE Hotels in New York, spoke to the Lynn Economic Advancement and Development (LEAD), the high-powered team that was formed to cut through the bureaucracy and jumpstart development.

“It’s odd when you’re this close to an urban center and not have a hotel,” said Surago about Lynn’s lack of a hotel. “Construction of a hotel is usually a component of an overall redevelopment approach that Lynn is trying to accomplish on the waterfront.”

So far, at least three major apartment projects are planned on the waterfront including redevelopment of the former Beacon Chevrolet site that will include 348 apartments in two buildings, the 65-acre former General Electric Co. Gear Works property that will feature 1,200 apartments adjacent to the train stop, and Joseph O’Donnell’s 17-acre site on the water side of the Lynnway adjacent to the General Edwards Bridge that will include 250 units in a wood-frame, three-story building.

Among the things to be studied will be so-called demand generators, such as the potential for corporate and leisure business.

James Cowdell, executive director of the Lynn Economic Development & Industrial Corp., the city’s development agency and member of the LEAD team, acknowledged that a hotel operator floated a plan to build on the Lynnway two years ago, but it fell through.

“There has been an effort to bring a hotel to Lynn, but there has never been this level of conversation that’s taking place with CBRE,” he said. “Getting data, that would be helpful to bring hotel operators to the city because a city the size of Lynn should have hotel rooms.”

Despite the fact that there is lots of hotel construction underway and in the pipeline in Greater Boston, more rooms are needed, Hutchinson said.

Still, given land and construction costs, it can be an expensive proposition for a developer to open a new hotel. Developers typically look at a profitability metric that is calculated by occupancy times average daily rate which equals revenue per available room.

“Among the factors to be considered is demand, how many business tourists and sporting events would attract the spillover from Boston and places like Revere,” said Hutchinson.

He cited construction of a hotel at University Station in Westwood where hotel operators want to be close to transit, retail and restaurants.

“You can’t just plop a hotel down, typically, hotels are part of a mixed-use project,” Surago said. “Developers prefer to be near high-end condo and apartment development, new office space and other things to support it.”

There are other challenges in bringing a hotel or two to Lynn. The city is isolated when it comes to transportation, and demand may not have reached Lynn, Surago said.

“There’s one way in and one way out on Route 1A,” she said. Still, while there are lots of hotels in the pipeline in Greater Boston, the region is not overdeveloped and there is still surplus demand given Boston is such a difficult place to build.

“The new rooms will be pretty much absorbed at least in the next couple of years,” said Surago. “One of the things that would spur construction of a hotel is if the city is successful in developing luxury housing along the waterfront as well as mixed-use. There is an opportunity for Lynn to capitalize on all the growth in downtown Boston.”

Cowdell asked if there were any incentives the city could offer to attract hotel developers. He was told tax incentives are one way to attract developers.

Jason Denoncourt, economic development director for U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) and a member of the LEAD team, was responsible for bringing Hutchinson and Surago to the session in an effort to expand the number of out-of-town commercial real estate entities to explore opportunities in the city.   

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

LYNN — Margaret Marion (Snow) White, 83, of Lynn, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Curley) Snow. She was the beloved wife of William E. White. Peggy was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of the Lynn schools. She worked for many years as a waitress in many of the local area restaurants. Peggy was an avid BINGO player at the Knights of Columbus in Lynn and also enjoyed bowling; rolling in the leagues located in Peabody. She also thoroughly enjoyed her trips to Foxwoods to play the slot machines. Peggy is survived by her son, Roger Astbury, Jr. and his wife, Carol of Greenfield, Wis., her grandchildren; Steven and Lisa, her great-grandchildren; Olivia and Brooke and Elliaina and Abriana, and her sister, Nora Shamberger of Lincoln, N.H., as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Charlie Snow and Joyce Sullivan.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a graveside service to be held in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St. Peabody on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at 12 p.m. Arrangements under the care of CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn. For online guest book, please visit: Cuffemcginn.com.

LYNN — Edmond J. “Eddie” Richard, 85, passed away suddenly at home on Oct. 4, 2016, two weeks shy of his 86th birthday. He was the son of Urbain and Anne (Despres) Richard and married for 59 years to Lilian (Gardner) Richard, who passed in December, 2011. A graduate from the Lynn School System, a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Germany and received the Army Occupation medal. He was instrumental in initiating the Franco American War Veterans Post in Lynn where he was later the Commander of both Post 12 and the Amvets Post 161. He was also named veteran of the year in 1981-1982 timeframe. Eddie worked in the shoe manufacturing industry in Lynn, at “Bennies” and the Massachusetts State Lottery from which he retired.

He leaves behind two daughters Brenda (Richard) Coakley and her husband Kevin of N.J., Diane (Richard) Mello of Lynn, three grandchildren, Kevin Coakley, Jr. and his wife Sara, April Coakley Richards and her husband Mark, Ryan Mello and his wife Alicia, 5 great-grandchildren Darius Richards, Kiara Richards, Alana Coakley, Kevin Coakley III and Christian Coakley. He was predeceased by all his brothers and sisters Alice, Babe, Bea, Bill, Bonnie, Mary and Presley.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial Mass of Resurrection Friday Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Lynn, followed by burial at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, West Peabody. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association in Eddie’s name. Arrangements by the NADWORNY Funeral Home , 798 Western Ave. Lynn. For guest book please visit Nadwornyfuneralhome.com.

LYNN — Sherman Kramer, 89, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Beloved husband of Faith (Packer) Kramer. Dear son of the late Solomon and Simi (Swartz) Kramer. Devoted father of Harriet Blau and her husband Fred Blau, Alan Kramer and his wife Elaina Louisos Kramer, Philip Kramer and Donna Kramer Merritt. Former father-in-law of Jodi Kramer. Loving brother of Phyllis Kramer and the late Edwin Kramer; grandfather of Esther, Elizabeth, Daniel, Joshua, Naomi, Jamie and Elyse; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Sherman was a pharmacist all of his life and was the owner, with his late brother, of the Lynn Drug in Lynn. After retiring he was a security guard at the PEM. He was a lifelong mason and loved horseback riding. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was an auxiliary policeman in Marblehead, directed traffic and was on the pistol team, where he frequently was the highest scorer. Sherman was a lifelong gun collector. He also worked with the State Police Department. He was on the cemetery committee at the Pride of Lynn where he is being buried. Sherman and Faith were square dancing partners.

Service information: Sherman’s funeral service and interment were held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at the STANETSKY-HYMANSON Memorial Chapel, Salem. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., B102, Danvers, MA 01923. For online condolences, please visit Stanetskyhymansonsalem.com.

Matthew W. Snow, 28, passed away Oct. 9, 2016, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Born in Boston, he was the son of Nancy L. (Micue) Bishop, of Nahant, and the late Bradley W. Snow, who also had battled ALS. He was raised in Lynn and Haverhill and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 2006. He had also attended Salem State and Northern Essex Colleges and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal law.

Matthew had worked as a corrections officer for the Middlesex County Sherriff’s Department.

He enjoyed sports, especially the Patriots, and had formerly played in the Riverside Bradford Little League, Haverhill Youth Football, as well as on the Haverhill High School football and lacrosse teams. He enjoyed playing darts and golf and traveling. He was also a member of the AOH Division 10, Lynn. Matthew continues to help others as an organ donor.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father Thomas Bishop of Nahant, a brother Thomas Taylor Bishop of Haverhill, his girlfriend Brittany Mitchell of Lynn, his grandparents John and Nancy Micue of Malden, his aunts and uncles Tracy Micue of Georgetown, John Micue of Haverhill, his godmother, Deborah Mulally and her husband Jim of Everett, Bob Snow of New Hampshire and Debbie Alera of Malden, his godfather Ricky Moore of Lynn, a cousin Dan Snow, whose late father David had also battled ALS, a niece Grace, two nephews John and Ben, his aunt Marie Burns and many friends and cousins. He was also the grandson of the late Rita Duddy.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. in Grace United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. Those who prefer are encouraged to make donations to ALS Association 315 Norwood Park S., 1st floor, Norwood, MA 02062. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.

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Arrests

Nelson Beauchamp, 19, of 183 Washington Ave., Chelsea, was arrested and charged with trespassing at 7:26 p.m. Saturday.

Jean Clotaire, 37, of 39 Boylston St., Boston, was arrested and charged with trespassing at 7:32 p.m. Saturday.

Shawn Fleurime, 19, of 15 Eutaw Ave., Lynn, was arrested and charged with drinking in public, and person under 21 in possession of liquor at 7:55 p.m. Saturday.

Stephanie Gigante, 27, of 1103 Symmes Circle, Arlington, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor at 8:57 a.m. Saturday.

Jean Guillaume, 35, of 43 Elm St., Lynn, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at 2:53 a.m. Sunday.

Sean MacDonald, 28, of 90 Emerson St., Haverhill, was arrested and charged with trespassing and possession of a knife at 7:44 p.m. Saturday.

Emmanuel Martinez, 30, of 501 Washington St., Lynn, was arrested and charged with malicious damage to a motor vehicle at 10 p.m. Saturday.

Jonathan Nunez, 28, of 170 Hayward St., Braintree, was arrested and charged with trespassing at 7:26 p.m. Saturday.

Michael Pereira, 52, of 830 Broadway, Revere, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, resisting arrest and refusing to identify self at 9:56 a.m. Saturday.

Robert Ross, 30, of 35 Hampshire Road, Peabody, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime and possession of a burglarious instrument at 1:38 a.m. Monday.

Luis Tejeda, 30, of 224 Belmont St., Malden, was arrested and charged with trespassing at 7:44 p.m. Saturday.

Demetri Underwood, 25, of 159 Marianna St., Lynn, was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct at 2:18 a.m. Sunday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:44 a.m. Saturday on Broad Street; at 8:26 a.m. Saturday at 29 Cherry St.; at 9:04 a.m. Saturday on Adams Street; at 9:22 a.m. Saturday at 251 Western Ave.; at 3:02 p.m. Saturday  at 31 Linden St.; at 5:02 p.m. Saturday on Bowler Street; at 8:25 p.m. Saturday on Empire Street; at 9:28 p.m. Saturday on Lumas Court; at 11:24 p.m. Saturday at 116 New Park Street; at 2:34 a.m. Sunday at 80 Essex St.; at 11:57 a.m. Sunday on Nelson Street; at 4:34 p.m. Sunday on Franklin Street; at 5:45 p.m. Sunday at 227 Essex St.; at 6:12 p.m. Sunday on South Common Street; at 6:29 p.m. Sunday on Elm Street; at 6:51 p.m. Sunday at 668 Chestnut St.; at 2 a.m. Monday at 16 Spencer St.

Complaints

A report of a missing person at 12:04 a.m. Saturday at 44 Newhall St.; at 9:49 a.m. Saturday at 111 Washington St.

A report of a breaking and entering at 12:04 a.m. Saturday at 98 South Common St.

A report of a disturbance at 1:24 a.m. Saturday on Wave Street; at 2:14 a.m. Saturday at 501 Washington St.; at 3:24 a.m. Saturday at 8 Morrill Place; at 7:51 a.m. Saturday at 11 Rantoul Ave.; at 8:06 a.m. Saturday at 33 Cherry St.; at 8:53 a.m. Saturday at 44 Hanover St.; at 5:17 p.m. Saturday at 186 Market St.; at 7:06 p.m. Saturday on North Common Street; at 7:59 p.m. Saturday at 77 Green St.; at 8:57 p.m. Saturday at 655 Chestnut St.; at 9:59 p.m. Saturday at 75 Haviland Ave.; at 11:33 p.m. Saturday at 498 Essex St.; at 3:54 a.m. Sunday at 119 Hamilton Ave.; at 4:06 p.m. Saturday at 13 Relay St.; at 4:38 p.m. Saturday at 278 Boston St.; at 9:54 p.m. Saturday on Olive Street; at 10:57 p.m. Saturday at 1 Kingsley Terrace; at 2:44 a.m. Sunday at 41 Hamilton Ave.; at 7:57 a.m. Sunday at 23 Hesper St.; at 8:15 a.m. Sunday at 152 Boston St.

A report of an uninvited guest at 9:25 a.m. Saturday at 8 Auburn St.; at 9:19 a.m. Sunday at 24 Flint Lane.

A report of an injured police officer at 10:03 a.m. Saturday on Lynnfield Street.

A report of a con/scam at 11:41 a.m. Saturday at 214 Essex St.

A report of trespassing at 2:05 p.m. Saturday at 7 Essex Circle.

A report of larceny at 2:53 p.m. Saturday at 415 Lynnway; at 2:20 a.m. Sunday at 707 Western Ave.; at 11:47 a.m. Sunday at 11 La Grange Terrace.

A report of vandalism to a motor vehicle at 3:41 p.m. Saturday at 34 Brimblecom St.

A report of a fight at 7:40 p.m. Saturday at 422 Walnut St.

A report of threats at 7:57 p.m. Saturday at 23 Mall St.

A report of a motor vehicle theft at 1:15 a.m. Sunday on Essex Street.

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 12:02 p.m. Sunday on Atlantic Avenue. Witness saw female car operator drinking and then putting alcohol back into her purse. Car not located.

A report of a well being check at 12:28 p.m. Sunday on Creesy Street. Verbal dispute between father and daughter. They agreed to work it out.

A report of harassment at 4:49 p.m. Sunday on Colgate Road.

A report of a possible opioid overdose at 8:18 p.m. Sunday on Pond Street.

PEABODY

Complaints

A report of an unwanted party at 12:49 a.m. Saturday on Carol Ann Road; at 5:25 a.m. Saturday at 308 Lowell St.; at 12:37 a.m. Sunday at 168 Washington St.; at 11:42 p.m. Sunday at 1 Gates Road.

A report of a disturbance at 5:07 a.m. Saturday on 19  Dearborn Road; at 1:39 a.m. Sunday at 4 Elliot Place; at 2:38 a.m. Sunday on Tracey Street; at 2:39 a.m. Sunday at 4 Elliot Place; at 7:40 p.m. Sunday at 44 Tracey St.; at 12:35 a.m. Monday at 22 Reynolds Road.

A report of a stolen bicycle at 8:09 a.m. Saturday at 158 Lowell St.

A report of an abandoned motor vehicle at 8:44 a.m. Saturday at 22 Walsh Ave.

A report of a lost/stolen license plate at 11:20 a.m. Saturday at 37 Andover St.

A report of vandalism to a motor vehicle at 2:23 p.m. Saturday at 226 Bartholomew St.

A report of shoplifting at 3 p.m. Saturday at Macy’s.

A report of a neighbor dispute at 4:55 p.m. Saturday on Connelly Terrace.

A report of an overdose at 6:12 p.m. Saturday on Elm Street. Caller reports unknown and unresponsive person in his driveway.

A fireworks complaint at 10:01 p.m. Saturday on MacArthur Road.

A report of an incident at 12:14 p.m. Sunday at 216 Newbury St. Gym goer punched another patron.

SWAMPSCOTT

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 12:59 a.m. Saturday on Essex Street; at 12:25 p.m. Saturday at 52 Phillips Beach Ave.; at 9:29 p.m. Saturday at 431 Humphrey St.; at 1:49 a.m. Sunday at 34 Maple Ave.

A report of an uninvited guest at 1:26 a.m. Saturday at 4 Huron St.; at 8:12 p.m. Saturday at 168 Puritan Road.A report of a noise at 2:14 a.m. Saturday at 42 Pleasant St.

A report of vandalism to a motor vehicle at 3:51 p.m. Saturday at 331 Paradise Rd.

A report of a disturbance at 5:48 p.m. Saturday at 168 Humphrey St.

Wheelabrator Saugus (Item file photo).

SAUGUS — As part of the company’s ongoing effort to be transparent and engaged with the community, Wheelabrator Technologies invites members of the public to attend a fall tour of the Wheelabrator Saugus Monofill and Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, a 370-acre refuge certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

The tours, which include a film, brief presentation, driven tour around the monofill and Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, and a question and answer session, will be held on Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 4 p.m.

“We are always looking for opportunities to bring people to the facility to show them the operation first-hand,” said Peter Kendrigan, Wheelabrator Saugus general manager. “We are happy to answer any questions visitors may have about our facility. We encourage residents of Saugus, Revere, Lynn and the surrounding region to take the tour.”

The capacity for each tour is 30, first-come, first-served. Refreshments will be provided. Group transportation is available upon request.

An RSVP is required to visit the Saugus Monofill and Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Please email comms@wtienergy.com to reserve a seat on the tour.

Wheelabrator Technologies is the second largest U.S. energy-from-waste business, and is an industry leader in the conversion of everyday residential and business waste into clean energy. Wheelabrator has a platform of 20 power-producing assets across the U.S. and United Kingdom — 16 energy-from-waste facilities, four independent power plants as well as four ash monofills and three transfer stations.

Wheelabrator has an annual waste processing capacity of over 7.5 million tons, and a total combined electric generating capacity of 853 megawatts — enough energy to power more than 805,000 homes. Wheelabrator also recovers metals for recycling into commercial products.

The company’s vision to develop, deliver and realize the potential of clean energy speaks to Wheelabrator’s ongoing commitment to the development of clean energy solutions for its customers and local communities.

By Thomas Grillo

LYNN — Despite the lowest unemployment rate in 15 years, the number of Lynn homeowners facing foreclosure grew by nearly 24 percent since January as families continue to struggle to pay their mortgage, according to The Warren Group, the Boston-based real estate tracker.
Lenders filed 161 petitions to foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, through August, compared with 130 for the same period last year.

During the first eight months of this year, 59 homes were seized by lenders, up from 47 last year, a 25.5 percent increase.

Still, there was some good news in the data. The number of petitions in Lynn fell to 17 in August, down from 23 for the same month last year, a 26 percent drop.
“Foreclosure starts are finally starting to calm as the summer comes

to a close,” said Timothy Warren, CEO of The Warren Group, in a statement. “To some extent improving economy, strong job creation and a robust real estate market have curtailed foreclosure starts. And perhaps the clogged pipeline of old delinquent mortgages has reached a steady or slower flow.”

The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent in August, down from 4.7 percent at the start of the year. The last time the Bay State jobless rate was this low was in August 2001.

Barry Bluestone, professor of public policy at Northeastern University, said wages have been stagnant until recently. As a result, he said many families can’t keep up with their mortgage payments.

The bad news on foreclosures is not limited to Lynn.

There have been a total of 4,100 homes seized by lenders recorded in Massachusetts year-to-date, a 46.5 percent increase from the 2,799 filed through August 2015. In addition, so far there have been 8,614 petitions filed in the Bay State, a 17.7 percent increase from last year’s mark through August with 7,319.

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

Rudolpho DeLeon, an employee at Corte Estilo on Commercial Street, stands at McManus Field, the possible location of a new middle school in Lynn. (Photo by Paula Muller)

By Thor Jourgensen

LYNN — They raised some concerns about increased traffic, but people living and working in the neighborhood bordering McManus Field where the city wants to build a middle school say they are generally happy with the plan.

“I like the idea. Kids learn more in a modern school. It’s partly about the technology,” said resident Celeste Cordero.

Cordero has lived for 19 years in one of the Neptune Towers high-rise apartment buildings overlooking the field. Wedged between the commuter rail tracks, Commercial Street and Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, the field is the proposed home for a 1,008-student middle school.

Cordero has seven grandchildren, including two middle schoolers. She said many middle school-age children live in Neptune Towers.

Commercial Street barber Rudolpho DeLeon only sees positives with the city plan to build on McManus Field.

“It’s good for local education and it will bring customers,” he said.

McManus Field is one of two sites approved by the city’s School Building Committee to be future middle school locations. The committee last Friday picked McManus Field and a site for a proposed 652-student school near Breeds Pond off Parkland Avenue.

City Inspectional Services Director Michael Donovan said city officials will meet on Thursday with Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) officials to review the site choices.

Tentative plans call for building a middle school on the field’s Commercial Street side with an entrance way off Commercial. Donovan said the front of the building would face the commuter rail tracks.

“This is very preliminary,” he said.

The site plan shares similarities with the location of the new Marshall Middle School. Opened in April, Marshall was built on a vacant industrial site on Brookline Street bordering the tracks.

Donovan said McManus Field’s size is not the only reason it is a good school site. He said information gathered by the school department indicates many of the city’s middle school-age children live in West Lynn neighborhoods, including ones south of Lynn Common, near the field.

“It’s a good site. It’s where the kids are,” he said.

Ernesto Perez agrees with that assessment but wonders where young athletes will play and practice if McManus Field becomes a school site. His automotive repair business has been on Commercial Street for almost 10 years and he is also worried about a school adding traffic to Commercial.

Donovan said preliminary school construction plans will preserve field space located on the field’s Tech side.

Marvin Pojoy lives off South Common Street and likes the idea of a middle school coming to his neighborhood.

“It’s good. My children would be close to the school,” he said.

A new school will also boost Commercial Market’s business, said Silvia Urrea. She works in the little store down Commercial Street from the field.

“The street will be busier and we will have more customers,” she said.

Talliah Brown grew up in the Marian Gardens housing complex and offered another reason why building a middle school on McManus Field makes sense.

“It will mean a lot of jobs for the community,” she said.

The $183 million two-school proposal, if approved, would see the MSBA contribute $114.5 million towards the two schools or 62.5 percent of the cost with the city paying for the remainder.

Thor Jourgensen can be reached at tjourgensen@itemlive.com.

By Thor Jourgensen

LYNN — City councilors are poised tonight to sign off on spending $2.5 million in state grant money on what a top city official called significant improvements to traffic flow where Western Avenue and Federal Street intersect.

A new traffic rotary, signal lights and other improvements are part of the roadway and infrastructure work planned around the future Market Basket site. Scheduled to open in September 2017, the $30 million project will give the popular retail grocery chain a Lynn presence and provide 400 jobs, with hiring preference for Lynn residents.

“There is no underestimating the importance of Market Basket and this is an opportunity to upgrade traffic improvements,” said Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC/Lynn) Executive Director James M. Cowdell.

Councilors are scheduled to take a vote authorizing the state MassWorks grant spending tonight and Cowdell said initial roadway and infrastructure work will start this fall.

Meninno Construction Co. of Lynn is doing site preparation work on the Market Basket site, including grading and shaping the future Market Basket parking lot and installing underground utilities.

“It’s a great project for us and a sizeable project right in our backyard,” said Meninno President Nick Meninno.

Tewksbury-based Retail Management and Development is the project developer overseeing the new store’s construction. The firm’s website describes how each of its developments are “anchored by a Market Basket store” with neighboring businesses on the development site.

Site owner Charles Patsios said Meninno Construction Co. is already doing site improvement work on the former location of General Electric’s Factory of the Future.

“He’s doing everything that needs to be done prior to the building being built,” Patsios said Monday.

Cowdell said most of the traffic improvement work will be done by spring 2017. It will include building a rotary to improve traffic flow where Western Avenue and Federal Street meet.

“Right now, five different directions of traffic intersect at that location. That intersection has been a problem for a long, long time,” he said.

New traffic signals are planned near the Market Basket site on Boston Street and two on Western Avenue.

Thor Jourgensen can be reached at tjourgensen@itemlive.com.

By Gayla Cawley

Item Staff

LYNN–Shots were reportedly fired by a person riding a motorcycle on Newhall Street on Tuesday.

The gunshots were reported at 2:30 p.m., and when police responded, they found several spent shell casings on the corner of Newhall and Farrar streets, Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said.

No victims came forward, but a witness told police that someone riding a motorcycle fired several rounds. Donnelly said there was no evidence that the shots were fired at people, and there is no description of the suspect.

Minutes later, a call came in for a dumped bike on Ocean Avenue. When police went to the lot at 32 Ocean Ave., they found a motorcycle that may have been the same one driven by the suspect. It was towed to the police station. Officers also recovered a handgun from the dumpster nearby, Donnelly said.
Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley

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LYNN

Arrests

Gabriel Castillo, 22, of 41 Hamilton Ave., was arrested on warrant charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct at 3:17 a.m. Monday.

Emmanuel Dejesus, of 170 Moulton St., Jamaica Plain, was arrested on a warrant charge of shoplifting by asportation at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday.

Dwayne Dunbar, 36, was arrested and charged with failure to register as a sex offender and on warrants at 3:17 a.m. Tuesday.

Maximilano Macario, of 109 Newhall St., was arrested on warrant charges of trespassing and shoplifting by concealing merchandise at 12:29 p.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 10:12 a.m. Monday at Lynnfield Street and Regina Road; at 7:39 a.m. Tuesday at Canessa Terrace and Western Avenue.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:58 p.m. Monday at Broadway and Parkland Avenue; at 1:59 p.m. Monday at 302 Lynnfield St.; at 2:41 p.m. Monday at 106 Chestnut St.; at 4:26 p.m. Monday at Tedeschi Food Shop at 210 Lewis St.; at 4:51 p.m. Monday at Chestnut and Jefferson streets; at 5:32 a.m. Tuesday at 333 Chatham St.; at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday at Dunkin Donuts at 116 Lewis St.; at 9:39 a.m. Tuesday at 94 Hanover St.; at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday at Eastern Avenue and New Ocean Street; at 11:44 a.m. Tuesday at Fays and Western avenues.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 5:18 p.m. Monday at 252 Western Ave.; at 7:32 p.m. Monday at 264 Essex St.; at 7:52 a.m. Tuesday at 243 Chestnut St.; at 12:46 p.m. Tuesday at 35 Washington St.

A report of a police motor vehicle accident at 12:31 p.m. Tuesday at Murray and Woodman streets.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 8:41 a.m. Monday on Ashland Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 10:36 a.m. Monday at Dollar Tree at 759 Lynnway; at 10:44 a.m. Monday at 65 Lewis St.; at 1:03 p.m. Monday at Dollar Tree at 759 Lynnway; at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday at 53 Cottage St.; at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday at 68 Starrett Road.

A report of a breaking and entering at 10:38 a.m. Monday at 66 Bassett St.; at 12:48 p.m. Tuesday at 810 Lynnway.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 2:44 a.m. Monday at 41 Hamilton Ave.; at 7:57 a.m. Monday at 23 Hesper St.; at 8:15 a.m. Monday at 152 Boston St.; at 9:45 a.m. Monday at 119 Lewis St.; at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 104 Johnson St.; at 1:03 p.m. Tuesday at 25 Hamilton Ave.

A report of an injured police officer at 10:40 a.m. Monday at Salem Hospital; at 4:12 p.m. Monday at 500 Lynnfield St.

A report of a gunshot at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Farrar and Newhall streets.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 3 p.m. Monday on Central Avenue; at 7:36 p.m. Monday on Jenness Street.

Theft

A report of a robbery at 12:24 p.m. Monday on Munroe Street.

A report of a larceny at 2:45 p.m. Monday at CVS at 509 Eastern Ave.; at 5:12 p.m. Monday on Kingsley Terrace; at 10:47 p.m. Monday at 141 Franklin St.; at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday at 125 Waterhill St.; at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday at 12 Monte Road; at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday at 25 Exchange St.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at 170 Union St.

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A report of kids on scooters in traffic at 5:02 p.m. Monday at West Shore Drive and Dodge Road. A caller reported kids on scooters with bungee cords pulling other kids in wagons alongside traffic and she believed it was a hazard. She said they are being dragged close to parked cars and was afraid there were would be damage.

An employee reported eggs were thrown at the restaurant from a passing vehicle at 10:13 p.m. Monday on School Street.

A report of a disturbance at 11:19 p.m. Monday on Pleasant Street. A caller reported he heard gunshots near his house. He thought that it was about 10 shots.

PEABODY

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:38 p.m. Monday at 147 Summit St. and Lynnfield Street; at 3:28 p.m. Monday at 34 Winona St. and Lindauer Street; at 4:32 p.m. Monday at Dunkin Donuts at 79 Lynnfield St.; at 4:55 p.m. Monday at Northshore Mall at 210N Andover St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 5:15 p.m. Monday at Latitude Sports Club at 194 Newbury St.; at 5:43 p.m. Monday at 19 Centennial Drive. Christine M. Rosa, 28, of 1000 Loring Ave. Apt. C104, Salem, was summoned for leaving the scene of property damage.

Complaints

A report of an intoxicated person at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday at Peabody Supply Company at 58R Pulaski St. A caller reported there was a woman with a young child and that she was in the dumpster. He believed she was drunk.

REVERE

Arrests

Louis A. Agri, 52, of 39 Hyde St., was arrested and charged with keeping a common gaming house, setting up/promoting lottery, taking/allowing/present at betting and operating an unlicensed casino at 12:01 p.m. Friday.

Brian B. Belew, 31, of 179 Franklin St., Apt. 3, Chelsea, was arrested and charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace at 1:04 p.m. Saturday.

Gary W. Calef, 51 of 280 Mountain Ave., was arrested on a warrant at 9:56 p.m. Friday.

Christopher X. Figueroa, 29, of 315 Charger St., Apt. 80., was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle lights violation at 2:01 a.m. Saturday.

George Goodwin, 21 of 58 Old Colony Road, South Boston, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation and on warrants at 7:09 p.m. Saturday.

Nichole M. Hernandez, 30, of 36 Bryant St., Apt. 2, Malden, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation at 5:48 p.m. Saturday.

Michael J. Murray, 34, of 175 Valler Road, Apt. 61, East Boston, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment to children under 18, disturbing the peace and on warrants at 4:14 a.m. Sunday.

Ambiorix Perezdelossantos, 31, of 11 Chase St., Lynn, was arrested and charged with two counts of leaving the scene of personal injury, speeding, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, habitual traffic offender, vandalizing property, resisting arrest, OUI liquor/serious injury and negligent and on a warrant at 3:31 a.m. Monday.

Sean V. Roper, 40, of 15 Westford St., Saugus, was arrested and charged with assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest at 10:34 a.m. Sunday.

Clinton Ray Silon, 49, of 39 Hyde St., Apt. 1, was arrested and charged with keeping a common gaming house, setting up/promoting lottery, taking/allowing/present at betting and operating an unlicensed casino at 12:01 p.m. Friday.

Francisco Tejada, 38, of 30 Trevalley Road, was arrested on a warrant at 3:26 p.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:31 p.m. Friday on Lee Burbank Highway; at 7:09 a.m. Friday on Copeland Circle; at 7:57 a.m. Friday at United States Post Office on Ward Street; at 5:46 p.m. Friday on Lynnway; at 6:58 p.m. Friday at Prospect Avenue and Broadway; at 10:07 p.m. Friday at Northgate Shopping Center on Squire Road; at 10:16 p.m. Friday on Brown Circle; at 10:23 p.m. Friday on Squire Road; at 10:14 a.m. Saturday at Broadway and Winthrop Avenue; at 11:05 a.m. Saturday at Northgate Shopping Center on Squire Road; at 1:36 p.m. Saturday at Gladys Street and North Shore Road; at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hess Express on Squire Road; at 2:03 p.m. Sunday on Brown Circle; at 7:11 p.m. Sunday on Brown Circle; at 10:15 p.m. Sunday at Drive In Diner on Lee Burbank Highway; at 10:31 a.m. Monday at IHOP on Squire Road; at 10:49 a.m. Monday at Squire Road and Mccoba Street; at 5:17 p.m. Monday at Olympia Sports on Squire Road; at 9:27 p.m. Monday at York Street and North Shore Road.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 11:11 a.m. Friday on Thos F Carroll Way; at 12:19 p.m. Saturday on Salem Street; at 5:11 p.m. Saturday at New Revere Police Station on Revere Beach Parkway; at 12:18 p.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Ballfield on Washington Avenue; at 2:05 p.m. Monday at Burlington Coat Factory on Squire Road; at 3:08 p.m. Monday at Woody’s Liquor on Broadway; at 7:56 p.m. Monday at Marshalls on VFW Parkway.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 10:34 a.m. Sunday at Park Avenue and Foster Street.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 1:26 p.m. Friday on Park Avenue. Nadia Safiry, 55, of 521 Park Ave., was summoned for assault and battery; at 7:28 p.m. Friday on School Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 6:04 p.m. Friday on Warren Street.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:04 a.m. Friday on Yeamans Street; at 1:34 p.m. Friday at Check Cashing on Beach Street; at 3:45 p.m. Friday at Volare on Park Avenue; at 6:35 p.m. Friday at Paws Here on Charger Street; at 7:04 p.m. Friday at Stop & Shop on Squire Road; at 7:51 p.m. Friday at Gasco Oil on Broadway; at 8:14 p.m. Friday on Dehon Street; at 9:10 p.m. Friday at Atlas Automotive on North Shore Road; at 9:56 p.m. Friday on Dale Street; at 12:39 a.m. Saturday at North Shore Road and Beach Street; at 1:20 a.m. Saturday on North Shore Road; at 1:22 a.m. Saturday at Wonderland Train Station on North Shore Road; at 1:27 a.m. Saturday at Ocean Village Tower on Ocean Avenue; at 2:43 a.m. Saturday on Pearl Avenue; at 3:13 a.m. Saturday at Revere Housing Authority on Dolphin Avenue; at 3:25 a.m. Saturday at Marina Restaurant at the Wharf on North Shore Road; at 4:22 a.m. Saturday at Broadway Towers on Broadway; at 10:04 a.m. Saturday at Point of Pines Condos on Carey Circle; at 11:42 a.m. Saturday at Lee’s Trailer Park on Revere Beach Parkway; at 1:27 p.m. Saturday on Fenno Street; at 1:35 p.m. Saturday on Furlong Drive; at 3:11 p.m. Saturday at Revere Beach Parkway and Furlong Drive; at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Winthrop Avenue and Veteran Road; at 9:34 p.m. Saturday on Ambrose Street; at 10:36 p.m. Saturday on Fenley Street; at 11:10 p.m. Saturday on Alice Street; at 11:13 p.m. Saturday on Roughan Street; at 12:21 a.m. Sunday at Las Vegas Restaurant on Shirley Avenue; at 1:03 a.m. Sunday on Hichborn Street; at 1:39 a.m. Sunday on Hutchinson Street; at 1:41 a.m. Sunday at BK’s Bar & Grille on Ocean Avenue; at 1:48 a.m. Sunday on Malden Street; at 2 a.m. Sunday on Mountain Avenue; at 2:05 a.m. Sunday on Winthrop Avenue; at 2:30 a.m. Sunday on Roughan Street; at 2:49 a.m. Sunday at Sunoco on North Shore Road; at 3:40 a.m. Sunday on Rose Street; at 4:14 a.m. Sunday at Irving on Lee Burbank Highway; at 12:39 p.m. Sunday on Avalon Street; at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Lee’s Trailer Park on Revere Beach Parkway; at 7:20 p.m. Sunday on Walden Street; at 10:16 p.m. Sunday on Thornton Street; at 10:35 p.m. Sunday on Franklin Avenue; at 11:25 p.m. Sunday on Parkside Place; at 11:29 p.m. Sunday on Sigourney Street; at 1:16 a.m. Monday on Shirley Avenue; at 1:18 a.m. Monday at Lincoln School on Tuckerman Street; at 2:18 a.m. Sunday on Ridge Road; at 3:23 a.m. Monday on Revere Beach Parkway; at 8:31 a.m. Monday at Wonderland Train Station on North Shore Road; at 2:36 p.m. Monday at Flaming Grill Buffet on Furlong Drive; at 5:23 p.m. Monday at Walgreens on Broadway.

A report of shots fired at 4:14 a.m. Friday at Check Cashing on Beach Street.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 7:23 p.m. Friday on Beach Street; at 4:18 p.m. Saturday at North Shore Road and Revere Beach Parkway; at 4:18 p.m. Sunday on Beach Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 11:58 p.m. Friday on North Shore Road; at 5:35 p.m. Saturday at T-Mobile on Everett Street; at 11:16 a.m. Sunday at Wonderland Dog Track on VFW Parkway; at 7:37 a.m. Monday at Necco Office on American Legion Highway; at 1:36 p.m. Monday at Select Car Rental on VFW Parkway; at 1:40 p.m. Monday on Stevens Street; at 2:28 p.m. Monday on Revere Beach Parkway.

A report of auto theft at 12:54 p.m. Saturday on Sumner Street.

A report of bicycle theft at 4:36 p.m. Saturday at Revere High School on School Street; at 7:37 p.m. Saturday at Marshalls on VFW Parkway; at 7:54 p.m. Saturday at Speaker Box Stereo Unlimited on North Shore Road.

A report of a larceny at 12:36 p.m. Sunday at Tedeschi Foods on Shirley Avenue.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 9:29 p.m. Friday at Clifford Auto Supply on Winthrop Avenue; at 6:13 p.m. Saturday on Henry Street; at 8:57 a.m. Monday at Hampton Inn Revere on Lee Burbank Highway.

SAUGUS

Arrest

Zachary Goodwin, of 349 Washington St., Melrose, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and OUI liquor at 3:26 a.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 3:27 a.m. Friday at 62 Main St. A caller reported a truck into a pole. At least one person was taken to Melrose Wakefield Hospital; at 7:59 p.m. Friday at 82 Lincoln Ave. and 5 Ballard St. A three-car accident was reported. One person was taken to Melrose Wakefield Hospital. One person was taken to North Shore Children’s Hospital; at 7:23 a.m. Sunday at 83 Walnut St.; at 1:20 a.m. Monday at Gulf Express at 368 Broadway. One person was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital; at 2:32 a.m. Monday at Vintage Drive and Hamilton Street; at 6:06 a.m. Tuesday at 333 Main St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 8:07 p.m. Friday at Kowloon Restaurant at 948 Broadway; at 12:59 p.m. Monday at Walgreens at 1228 Broadway.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 7:16 a.m. Sunday at 20 Main St.; at 2:34 p.m. Monday at Heritage Heights for the Elderly at 19 Talbot St.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 8:45 a.m. Friday at Amato’s Liquor Store at 206 Lincoln Ave. A caller reported the front door of the business was open, the sign was lit but the lights were off. An officer reported the building was secure and while on scene, the owner arrived; at 6:20 p.m. Friday at 25 Central St. A caller thought there was someone in her basement, as she heard voices and items were out of place. Officers checked the basement and reported it was secure; at 11:01 a.m. Monday at 11 Hanson Road. A man reported there was another man that jumped out of a bush and stood in front of his car. The man then tried to open his door. The caller reported the man was older, white and wearing a leather jacket.

A report of a disturbance at 11:53 a.m. Friday at 38 Hesper St.

Fire

A report of a building fire at 2:08 p.m. Saturday at 8 Charles St. A caller reported a house fire from the laundry room. The house was a two-story, wood frame with heavy fire and smoke on the first floor. Fire Captain Thomas Nolan reported an aggressive, interior attack was made by firefighters. The fire was contained to the first floor area with extensive smoke and water damage throughout the home.

Theft

A report of a larceny by check at 6:06 p.m. Friday at 34 Bow St. A woman reported she had about $12,000 stolen from her in bad checks. She thinks the woman who cleans the home where she once stayed stole the money, as the checks were made out to her.

A report of a larceny at 7:21 p.m. Sunday at Kowloon Restaurant at 948 Broadway; at 11:33 a.m. Monday at 73 Chestnut St. An employee reported $70 was taken from a coffee cup.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 11:51 a.m. Sunday at 22 Hayden Road. A caller reported her basement window was broken and thought that the lower tenant’s girlfriend broke it after an argument the prior night.

SWAMPSCOTT

Theft

A report of a larceny at 2:10 p.m. Monday at Stop & Shop at 450 Paradise Road.