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Construction of apartment buildings in West Lynn, such as 130-unit St. Stephen’s Tower apartments on Pleasant Street, would require city council approval under a proposed zoning change.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — If two city councilors get their way, construction of  apartment buildings in West Lynn will be a lot more difficult.

“We are trying to maintain the integrity of our neighborhood,” said Jay Walsh, Ward 7 city councilor. “We want some say in what gets built in a district that consists of mostly one- and two-family homes.”

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a controversial zoning change that would limit new home construction to one- or two-family dwellings. If approved, developers would be required to seek approval from the City Council for anything larger.

But the proposal is expected to face opposition from developers who say the plan would halt multi-family home building in West Lynn at a time when demand is strong and the city’s revitalization is underway.

“This idea would be bad for Lynn,” said Michael Procopio, co-owner of Procopio Enterprises Inc. “The city is in the midst of a renaissance, and part of that is due to good development. Changing the zoning would put a stop to that. It seems to be a little reactionary and a not-in-my-back-yard kind of thing.”

The Saugus-based company recently opened Needhams Landing, a 42-unit luxury waterfront apartment complex near the General Electric Co. River Works. They have approvals for two apartment buildings on Fairmont Avenue that would contain 100 units.

Walsh said the zoning, which dates back to the 1920s, when homes were needed to house GE workers, must be updated.  

“Given the real estate explosion in Lynn, developers are gobbling up parcels everywhere and building apartment buildings that don’t fit the neighborhood,” he said. “We just want to have a say in any new construction and these new buildings should certainly not be built as of right without input from neighbors.”

Peter Capano, Ward 6 city councilor, said the impetus for the zoning change stems from several big apartment projects in the neighborhood that have exacerbated congestion in a section of the city that has narrow streets where cars park on both sides.

“They are building 20- 30- and 40-unit apartment buildings by right and with it comes lots of traffic,” he said. “All we are saying is have zoning that would require developers to seek council approval.”

Capano insists the new zoning would not prohibit apartment buildings. Instead, he said developers would be asked to hold public meetings with the neighbors about their plans and perhaps be asked to complete traffic and other impact studies.

For example, Capano said conversations are underway to turn the shuttered St. Michael’s Church on Summer Street into apartments.

“They’re talking about as many as 40 units at the church,” he said. “We are not trying to stop all these projects necessarily, but neighbors should be able to ask questions about impacts.” Michael Donovan, the city’s Inspectional Services Department chief, said though he doesn’t have a vote on changing the zoning rules, he has questions for the two councilors who are proposing the amendments.

“If we’re going to limit multi-family construction in Wards 6 and 7, why just those wards?” he asked. “What about the rest of the city?”

Gordon Hall, president of The Hall Co., a Lynn real estate firm, and chairman of the Lynn Business Partnership, an association whose mission is to improve Lynn’s economy and quality of life, said his group was unaware of the proposal.

“We don’t know anything about it, but would like to learn more,” he said.

Nicholas Meninno, owner of Meninno Construction, whose Lynn firm typically lays the groundwork for commercial projects, said the city is smart to examine the zoning in West Lynn.

“It needs some revision and it’s reasonable for the city’s policy makers to review an apartment proposal and not just allow it by a matter of right,” he said. “I just hope they don’t go from a very unrestricted apartment zoning to something that’s overly restrictive. That would be a mistake in the other direction.”

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

LYNN — Hazel I. Kelley, a long time resident of Lynn, passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 7, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Leon E. Kelley. Born in Medford, she was the daughter of the late Norman S. and Hazel I.(Pritchard) Forbes.

Hazel was raised and educated in Medford and graduated from Medford High School. For 27 years she was employed as a waitress at the Bel Aire Diner in Peabody. She enjoyed playing BINGO in her free time.

She was the mother of Debra O’Neil, Cheryl-ann Delaney and husband, Robert J. Kelley and wife all of New Hampshire; Leon E. Kelley and wife, Sue-ann Mills and husband and Lynne Kelly all of Lynn and the late David R. Kelley and Cindy-lou Kelley. She was the sister of William Forbes and wife, Mary Lee Forbes and the late Norman S. Forbes Jr., John Forbes and Thomas Forbes. She is survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Service information: A graveside service will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St., Peabody. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to All Care Hospice of the North Shore, 210 Market St., Lynn, MA 01901. Arrangements under the care of GOODRICH Funeral Home of Lynn.

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LYNN

Arrests

Manuel Bergansa, 57, of 1 Chestnut St., Chelsea, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and drinking in public at 7:04 p.m. Sunday.

Ryan Burke, 34, of 5 Skerry St., Salem, was arrested and charged with possession of a Class A drug and possession of a Class C drug at 11:25 p.m. Sunday.

Aner Deleon, 29, of 32 Shepard St., was arrested and charged with violation of the open container law at 7:35 p.m. Sunday.

Craig Mannetta, 28, of 68 Lewis St., was arrested on warrant charges of larceny and larceny from a person at 11:54 a.m. Monday.

Jose Matul, 26, of 11 Nelson St., was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and alcohol from an open container in a motor vehicle at 7:37 p.m. Sunday.

Gordon Novick, 53, of 16 Allen St., Peabody, was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at 6:50 a.m. Monday.

John Paulino, 26, of 138 S Common St., was arrested and charged with heroin trafficking, possession of a Class C drug, disguise to obstruct justice and as a fugitive from justice at 11:32 p.m. Sunday.

Edilio Santos-Sosa, 60, of 35 Rockingham St., was arrested and charged with an unnatural act at 11:51 p.m. Sunday.

Mayya Shoykhet, 28, was arrested and charged with an unnatural act at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 12:11 p.m. Sunday at Henry Avenue and Washington Street; at 10:53 a.m. Monday at Victory Road and Western Avenue.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:56 p.m. Sunday at Buchanan Bridge on Western Avenue; at 5:03 p.m. Sunday at 112 Market St.; at 5:10 p.m. Sunday at 344 Chatham St.; at 6:58 p.m. Sunday at 969 Western Ave.; at 12:16 a.m. Monday at 74 Lawton Ave.; at 12:40 a.m. Monday at Chase and Hanover streets; at 4:34 a.m. Monday at 36 Surfside Road; at 7:24 a.m. Monday at 451 Chestnut St.; at 10:50 a.m. Monday at Buchanan Circle and Western Avenue.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at 5:58 a.m. Monday at 33 Spring St.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 9:47 p.m. Sunday at Salvation Army at 1 Franklin St.; at 12:09 p.m. Monday at 757 Summer St.

A report of a breaking and entering at 8:59 a.m. Monday at 26 Essex Circle.

Complaints

A report of a gunshot at 10:40 a.m. Sunday at 22 Lowell St.; at 12:04 p.m. Sunday at Victory Road and Western Avenue.

A report of a disturbance at 2:04 p.m. Sunday at 139 Munroe St.; at 3:28 p.m. Sunday at 100 Willow St.; at 4:01 p.m. Sunday at 250 Union St.; at 8:27 p.m. Sunday at Camden and Ida streets; at 8:54 p.m. Sunday at 26-30 Harwood St.; at 7:41 a.m. Monday at 8 Joyce St.; at 10:55 a.m. Monday at Lynnway Auto Sales at 295 Lynnway; at 1:20 p.m. Monday at 127 Washington St.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 1:44 p.m. Sunday on Green Street; at 5:33 p.m. Sunday on Neptune Boulevard; at 6:22 p.m. Sunday on Washington Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 2:15 p.m. Sunday at 102 Boston St.; at 3:04 p.m. Sunday at 3 Curwin Terrace; at 12:33 p.m. Monday at 30 Andrew St.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 10:07 a.m. Sunday at 20 Surfside Road; at 10:51 a.m. Sunday at 32 Shepard St.; at 11:47 p.m. Sunday at 57 Vine St.; at 9:34 a.m. Monday at 428 Broadway.

MARBLEHEAD

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 1:49 p.m. Sunday on Pleasant Street. Someone reported vandalism to their car. An officer reported no physical damage was done, but a political sticker was stuck to the door. Police reported no suspects.

PEABODY

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1:08 a.m. Monday at 22 Sutton St. A vehicle into a pole was reported. A vehicle striking a guardrail was also reported. Both vehicles were towed and one driver was taken to Salem Hospital. Henry Abreu-Duran was issued citations for speeding and marked lanes violations; at 11:44 a.m. Monday at 17 Canterbury Drive.

A report of a single motor vehicle accident involving a police cruiser at 1:26 p.m. Monday at Honey Dew Donuts at 130 Newbury St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 1:16 p.m. Sunday at 116 Foster St.; at 1:35 p.m. Sunday at 12 Magnolia Way; at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at 2 Aborn St.; at 1:59 p.m. Sunday at 116 Foster St.

A report of suspicious activity at 2:58 p.m. Sunday at 3 Trask Road. A caller reported a man came to his house asking about voting and Question 2; at 4:29 p.m. Sunday at White House Black Market at 210W Andover St.

A caller reported her former boyfriend threw her keys down the storm drain at 10:47 p.m. Sunday at 87 Endicott St. After police spoke with the woman, she found her keys.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 1:48 p.m. Sunday at Abercrombie & Fitch at 210A Andover St. An officer reported a shoplifting crew went into the store and stole 21 bottles of cologne totaling $1,562; at 12:47 p.m. Monday at Holiday Inn at 1 Newbury St. A caller reported his luggage was missing.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 4 p.m. Sunday at 7 Pzegeo Circle. A caller reported vandalism to her new home. An officer checked the other houses and a similar incident took place on the Lynn border. Police estimated $300 to $500 worth of damage.

REVERE

Arrests

Joshua Castro Reyes, 21, of 36 Fourth St., Chelsea, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation at 9:07 p.m. Sunday.

Courtney L. Dusvitch, 27, of 80 Buchanan St., Winthrop, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation at 3:53 p.m. Sunday.

Robert M. Giovanditto, 37, of 17 Noble St., was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation at 2:40 p.m. Saturday.

Lucas A. Portillo, 33, of 570 Grove St., Apt. 1, Lynn, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor at 10:28 p.m. Sunday.

Eliza J. Wallner, 39, of 551 Eastern Ave., Lynn, was arrested on warrants at 9:55 a.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 8:48 a.m. Friday at Park and Washington avenues; at 9:12 a.m. Friday on Floyd Street; at 2:39 p.m. Friday at Malden Street and Patriot Parkway; at 2:54 p.m. Friday at Lincoln School on Tuckerman Street; at 5:36 p.m. Friday on Brown Circle; at 9:44 p.m. Friday at Revere Street and North Shore Road; at 9:48 p.m. Friday at Broadsound and Billow avenues; at 3:14 a.m. Saturday on Broadway. Gislaine Goulartedefreitas, 34, of 10 Overlook Ridge, Apt. 526, Malden, was summoned for operating under the influence of liquor and operating a motor vehicle negligently so as to endanger; at 9:18 a.m. Saturday at Northgate Shopping Center on Squire Road; at 9:56 a.m. Saturday on Brown Circle; at 1:13 p.m. Saturday at Dunkin Donuts on Bennington Street; at 11:36 a.m. Sunday at Salem and N Marshall streets; at 5:20 p.m. Sunday at Beach and Thornton streets.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 12:02 a.m. Sunday at Safy Market on Broadway. Obed S. Romero-Erazo, 29, of 133 Hawthorne St., Apt. 3, Chelsea, was summoned for leaving the scene of property damage.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 12:06 p.m. Sunday at BJ’s Wholesale Club on Ward Street.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 4:43 p.m. Saturday on Orr Square.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:29 a.m. Friday at Shirley and Garfield avenues; at 3:32 a.m. Friday on Tracy Alan Way; at 9:26 a.m. Friday at Dollar Tree on Furlong Drive; at 1:26 p.m. Friday on Conant Street; at 5:42 p.m. Friday on North Avenue; at 1:35 a.m. Saturday on Newhall Street; at 1:36 a.m. Saturday at Shirley Avenue Apartments on Shirley Avenue; at 2:15 a.m. Saturday on Shirley Avenue; at 2:24 p.m. Saturday on Wave Avenue; at 6:15 p.m. Saturday on Harris Street; at 10:36 p.m. Saturday on Winthrop Avenue; at 1:11 a.m. Sunday on Winthrop Avenue; at 1:28 a.m. Sunday on Crest Avenue; at 2:40 a.m. Sunday at Revere Housing Authority on Constitution Avenue. Steven K. Vera, 25, and Laura M. Borges, 31, both of 179 Constitution Ave., were summoned for malicious destruction of property; at 1:20 p.m. Sunday on Glover Drive; at 3:05 p.m. Sunday at Revere Housing Authority on Garfield Avenue. Skyla Rose Bustamante, 19, of 194 Garfield Ave., was summoned for unarmed robbery; at 7:57 p.m. Sunday on Larkin Street.

A report of shots fired at 9:56 p.m. Saturday on Jarvis Street; at 6:45 a.m. Sunday on Park Avenue.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 9:55 a.m. Friday on Lee Burbank Highway; at 10:20 p.m. Saturday on Floyd Street; at 1:01 a.m. Sunday on Beach Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 9:03 a.m. Friday on Argyle Street; at 6:03 p.m. Friday at Demaino’s Restaurant on Malden Street; at 6:35 p.m. Friday on Elm Street; at 7:55 p.m. Friday at Revere Housing Authority on Cooledge Street; at 3:31 p.m. Saturday on Thurlow Avenue; at 7:25 p.m. Saturday at Ninety Nine Restaurant on VFW Parkway; at 9:45 p.m. Saturday at Market Basket on Squire Road.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 2:56 p.m. Friday at Bradstreet Avenue and Sales Street.

A report of slashed tires at 2:16 a.m. Saturday at Showcase Cinemas on Squire Road.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 2:07 p.m. Friday at All City Glass & Mirror Company at 344 Central St.; at 3:03 p.m. Friday on Lincoln Avenue; at 10:23 a.m. Saturday at Hurd Avenue and Central Street; at 10:51 a.m. Saturday at Speedway at 1252 Broadway. A caller reported a motor vehicle collision involving a bobcat and a trailer; at 12:34 p.m. Saturday at Barn Car Wash at 110 Frank Bennett Highway. One person was taken to Whidden Hospital; at 12:25 a.m. Monday at Holiday Inn Express at 999 Broadway. A motor vehicle into a light pole was reported.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:08 p.m. Friday at Route 99 on Broadway; at 11:18 a.m. Saturday at Laurel Street and Lincoln Avenue; at 11:20 a.m. Saturday at Chisholm’s Motel at 1314 Broadway; at 4:20 p.m. Sunday at Marshalls at 655 Broadway; at 6:12 p.m. Sunday at Main and Forest streets.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 7:20 p.m. Friday at Walnut Place at 190 Broadway.

Complaints

A report of a suspicious motor vehicle at 2:02 p.m. Friday on Stone Street. A caller reported a vehicle operating erratically with the occupant littering.

A report of suspicious activity at 8:55 p.m. Friday at 35 Biscayne Ave. A caller reported a small dark sedan driving up and down the street with no headlights with someone ringing doorbells; at 9:11 p.m. Saturday at 91 Denver St. A caller reported she was walking her dog when a man approached her and stated he had just got into a fight with his girlfriend.

A report of a disturbance at 8:55 p.m. Saturday at Roller World at 425 Broadway. The manager reported several kids running up and down the highway; at 7:44 p.m. Sunday at Cliftondale Square at Lincoln Avenue and Smith Road; at 10:06 p.m. Sunday at 11 Diane Drive.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 2:39 p.m. Friday in the area of Birch Street. A man reported while he was driving his FedEx work vehicle, he parked in the area of Birch Street to make a delivery. He stated during the delivery, a package was stolen; at 8:40 p.m. Sunday on Walnut Street. A man reported two hydraulic jacks and pumps were removed from the site.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:20 p.m. Sunday at Atlantic Road and Puritan Avenue; at 3:31 p.m. Sunday at 444 Humphrey St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 7:11 p.m. Sunday at 330 Paradise Road.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — An alleged drug deal led to the seizure of more than 24 grams of heroin and a trafficking arrest on Sunday.

Undercover detectives from the Lynn Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) saw a white Land Rover parked on the side of Chatham Street at about 11 p.m. and noticed the driver, Ryan Burke, 34, of Salem, looking around while he was on the phone. They ran the plate, circled the block and saw the vehicle was still there, Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said.

Donnelly said police watched someone, later identified as John Paulino, 26, of Lynn, walk to the vehicle and get in the passenger’s side, so they followed it. The vehicle’s plate came back as being from a business out-of-state. He said the car was being driven erratically, taking multiple turns, stopping at stop signs for long periods of time and driving under the speed limit, so police conducted a motor vehicle stop for the infractions, suspicious that a drug deal was going on.

The vehicle was pulled over on Western Avenue, and the driver, Burke, was nervous, Donnelly said. One of the detectives walked over to the passenger side and noticed that when Paulino rolled down the window, he put his hands in his pockets, When Paulino was asked to take his hands out, he did, but police saw something inside his pocket, Donnelly added.

When Paulino was asked to step out of the car, he was patted down by police, who felt a hard object, which turned out to be a digital scale. Another substance detectives felt turned out to be heroin. He was arrested and then Burke was asked to step of of the vehicle. On Burke, detectives found a plastic twist of heroin and two blue Valium pills, which was seized. Burke was arrested and charged with heroin and Valium possession, Donnelly said.

At the police station, a search of Paulino yielded $426 in cash, more than 24 grams of heroin, with a street value of $2,400, three Xanax pills, a scale and other drug paraphernalia, which was seized, Donnelly said.

Paulino was charged with heroin trafficking, Xanax possession, disguise to obstruct justice and on a fugitive from justice warrant out of Westchester, N.Y.

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

LYNN — Police responded to a report of gunshots on Warren Street last Thursday and found four vehicles hit.

Police went to the area of 63 Warren St. at about 11:30 p.m. Along with the damage to the vehicles, they also found two spent shell casings and a round in the middle of the street, Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said.

There are no suspects.

PHOTO BY CHRIS HAYDEN
Cameron Betz competing at the NPC New England Championships for bodybuilding, in Boston, is a stark contrast to his senior portrait.

By MICHELE DURGIN

LYNN — Bodybuilding contests have been around since the 19th century, but one of the competition’s newest participants is a lifelong Lynn resident.

Cameron Betz, 18, has been involved in bodybuilding for close to a year. He recently participated in his first competition, The NPC New England Championships, where he placed third in the Teen Division.

Held at The John Hancock Hall in Boston, the competition drew over 200 entrants competing in six divisions. Betz competed in a group of 10.

“I am pretty new to this world and I love it,” said Betz, adding, “About a year ago, my brother, Dave, inspired me to head to the gym and get fit. And now it’s a big part of my life and I can’t wait to get there everyday. I work out and clear my mind. It’s great.”

He is currently preparing for another competition in April.

The Bryant University freshman is inspired by his parents, Janice and David, who instilled a sense of “living life to the fullest” into his psyche and encouraged his competitive spirit.

“We are very proud of Cameron’s achievements,” said David Betz. “He had some physical challenges as a youngster, but overcame them with a lot of hard work and dedication. Today, he is a healthy young man with a bright future and big dreams.”

Men’s bodybuilding contests have been a part of the competition landscape for longer than most people realize. Bodybuilding became part of Western culture in the late 19th century and the first official bodybuilding contest, billed as “The Great Competition,” was held in London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1901. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was one of the two judges of the competition and the winner was a fellow named William Murray.

Fast forward to 2016, and according to the website bodybuilding.events, there are over 1,000 competitions held in the United States each year.

Betz declared sports management as his major at Bryant and his goals include winning a bodybuilding championship or two and possibly owning his own gym.

“Ten years from now I hope I will have fulfilled some of my dreams and goals,” he said. “I look forward to the future and when it’s all over I truly hope that, above everything else, I have made my parents proud.”

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — A local couple is alleging that a bankrupt Lowell investment firm and a North Andover lawyer engineered a series of fraudulent mortgage transactions that led to the loss of their home.

Samuel and Cynthia Maria Chy, Cambodian immigrants, allege that Kevin Taing, president of Eastern Funding & Investment Inc., attorney Herbert Weinberg and Kimberly Lim, Taing’s sister, led the Chys through bad loans and the bankruptcy sale of the couple’s home.

The 34-page complaint, filed in Middlesex Superior Court, alleges that following Taing’s advice and relying on Weinberg’s counsel, the Chys were left homeless.

“Taing walked away with tens of thousands in profits, Weinberg walked away with thousands of dollars in legal fees and Lim walked away with an investment property she purchased at a bargain discount,” the complaint said.   

The saga began in 2002 when the Chys bought their three-family home on Harwood Street for $255,000. They later took a series of mortgages, the latest one was in 2007 for $333,884, according to county records.

In 2009, the couple struggled financially after losing a tenant and they fell behind in their mortgage payments. The mortgage company, BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, began foreclosure proceedings that year.

In 2010, the couple sought assistance from Taing, who held himself out to Cambodian families as someone skilled in real estate, particularly in situations involving unfavorable mortgages, in an attempt to save the house from foreclosure. During their conversations, Taing offered to help by refinancing their unaffordable mortgage and suggested the possibility of filing for bankruptcy, the lawsuit said. Taing presented a new mortgage for $220,000 to be repaid over 30 years at a rate of 6.5 percent. The deal closed in early 2011. But at the time, Taing was no longer registered to conduct business in Massachusetts and he never disbursed the money to pay off the BAC loan, according to court documents.

That same year, attorney Weinberg asked the Chys to come to his office and sign documents which they later discovered sold their home on Harwood Street for well under assessed value to Linn for $123,000.

The Chys are seeking unspecified damages. Through their attorney, the couple declined to comment.

Taing, Weinberg and Linn did not return calls seeking comment. Taing’s attorney, James P. Ehrhard, who is also handling Eastern Funding’s bankruptcy filing, declined comment.

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

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — The state Department of Education is threatening to withhold $11 million in school funds this month until City Hall ponies up its school spending money.

“We consider this very serious,” John J. Sullivan, associate commissioner, told The Item. “I would not hold out Chapter 70 payment if I didn’t think so, this is not common at all.”

In a letter to Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy on Monday, Sullivan said a review of the city’s fiscal year end financial report discovered that Lynn was in violation of state law.

“Your plan stated that in fiscal year 2016 through 2019 the city would appropriate $2.2 million in addition to each year’s net school spending requirement … the city did not even meet the FY16 net school spending requirement and you have not budgeted sufficiently to meet the city’s obligation in FY17,” Sullivan’s letter said. “I need to inform you that violation of this agreement is serious and will require immediate attention.”

Kennedy was unavailable for comment. In an emailed statement she wrote, “I just received the letter from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. I have asked the chief financial officer to review the figures presented, and if we have an additional funding obligation to the schools, we will certainly address it promptly.”

Peter Caron, the city’s chief financial officer, declined to comment, and School Superintendent Dr. Catherine Latham could not be reached for comment.

By law, school districts are required to spend a certain amount of money annually. In Lynn, that figure was $191.9 million in fiscal year 2016 and $197.4 million in 2017. To help meet that requirement, Lynn is provided with state aid to public schools, known as Chapter 70 money, which covers most local education costs. Lynn received $147 million for fiscal year 2016.

But in addition, the city must come up with $2.2 million annually to supplement their required net school spending over four years to phase in retirees’ insurance costs as a contribution to net school spending. That solution is aimed at solving a problem, in Lynn’s case, that dates back a decade.

At the heart of the problem is a formula calculating how retired teachers’ health insurance costs are counted toward “net school spending,” a basic calculation outlining a community’s contribution as to how much money public schools receive.

Lynn is not permitted under state law to include retiree insurance costs toward net spending. The excluded costs play a role in spending calculations.

“There was a law passed a few years ago to count their retiree health insurance as part of net school spending even though Lynn had not done so in the past,” said Sullivan. “But in order to do that they had to come up with a four-year payment plan and agree to about $2.2 million in addition to their required net school spending for that fiscal year.”

This is not the first time the city has faced a dire warning from the state. Two years ago, state Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester told the superintendent that Lynn has fallen $8.6 million below its net spending requirement.

School funding comes as the cash-strapped city faces a number of financial challenges.

Last summer, the mayor and Lynn police agreed to a more than $3 million wage hike over four years. The retroactive agreement provides a 1 percent boost for 2014, a 2 percent increase for 2015, 2016 and 2017, and a 1 percent raise for 2018. The contract for 2014 to 2017 will cost taxpayers $2.1 million.

For months, the city and the Lynn Firefighters Local 739 have been in negotiations on a new contract that is expected to be completed by year’s end.

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

PHOTO BY MARK LORENZ
Voters wait in line at the Lynn Museum Tuesday morning.

By LEAH DEARBORN

LYNN–A line stretched out the door at the Lynn Museum, which served as a polling location for city precincts 3 and 4 of Ward 4. The museum offered free admission for Election Day, but public engagement coordinator Susan Walker said it was strictly the act of voting itself that drew the crowd and not the exhibits. Museum volunteer Tom Gerecke said turnout has been steady throughout the day so far.

Follow itemlive.com throughout Election Day for updates and closeup looks at local voting.

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Ramon Perez leaves the Thurgood Marshall Middle School after voting early Tuesday evening.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN–There was a steady stream of voters at the Thurgood Marshall Middle School with just one hour left before the polls closed. Oscar Martinez, a 27-year-old truck driver who was born in the Dominican Republic, cast his vote for charter schools on Question 2 and Donald Trump.

“Having more charter schools will give families more choices,” he said.  “And I voted for Donald Trump because we have no choice. Hillary has been there for a while and hasn’t made much of a difference. I  am not worried about what Trump says about immigration because he lacks the power to do what he wants, the Congress will keep him in check.”

Ramon Perez, a maintenance worker, said he voted for Hillary Clinton.

“I feel more comfortable with her than Donald Trump because I’m a Latino and Mr. Trump has been rude to us,” said Perez, 57.

Follow itemlive.com throughout Election Day for updates and closeup looks at local voting.

PEABODY — Richard A. Dupont, 77, passed away on Nov. 7, 2016. He was the husband of Linda I. (Wood) Dupont, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.

Born on July 4, 1939 in Lynn, he was the son of the late George and Margaret (Glatzer) Dupont. He was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn English High School, where he was a member of the school band. He served with the United States Navy and was honorably discharged.

Prior to settling back on the North Shore, Richard had lived in California, where he was a hairstylist to numerous celebrities at Marango’s of Paris on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Richard was the owner and operator of four donut shops, first in Lynn, then several locations in Beverly, known as Rich & Windy’s D-Lite Donutt. Richard was a car enthusiast and also owned a limousine service while operating his donut business. During retirement, he enjoyed time as a tour guide on the Gloucester duck boats (Moby Duck) and working at his daughter’s cafe in Danvers (Daily Harvest Cafe).

Richard was an effervescent, hardworking, fun loving person who was instantly adored by all who were lucky to meet him. His individuality and desire for a laugh was priceless. He never had a mean or judgmental word to say about anyone. The great loves in his life were his grandchildren, animals and automobiles. Richard was an extremely colorful person referring to his personality, not his year round golden suntan. His heart was pure and his love for family and friends true. There was truly no one like him on this earth. He will be missed beyond words.

In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his daughter, Brittany (Dupont) Raesly and her husband Tim Raesly of Danvers; his son, Ryan Dupont of Danvers; and four grandchildren, Chloe and Caleb Raesly and Layla and Kaya Dupont. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Dupont.

Service information: The family of Richard will receive friends and family from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at C.R. LYONS & SONS, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Richard’s name to Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration AFTD, Radnor Station Building 2, Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087 or www.aftd.org.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss LyonsFuneral.com.

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LYNN

Arrest

Katherine Wassmann, 35, of 26 W Baltimore St., was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer at 11:13 p.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:58 p.m. Monday on Tuscan Road; at 6:13 p.m. Monday at 11 Ocean St.; at 8:07 p.m. Monday at 61 Elm St.; at 9:48 p.m. Monday at 707 Western Ave.; at 3:06 a.m. Tuesday at 104 Commonwealth Road; at 11:08 a.m. Tuesday at D’Amici’s Bakery at 500 Eastern Ave.; at 12:57 p.m. Tuesday at Boston and Federal streets.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2 Glen Rock Ave.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 1:24 p.m. Monday at Lynn Shore Drive and Ocean Street; at 4:30 p.m. Monday on Lynn Shore Drive; at 11:12 a.m. Tuesday on Munroe Street.

A report of an assault at 10:04 p.m. Monday on Mayfair Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 6:11 p.m. Monday at 103 Liberty St.; at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday at 767 Summer St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 2:36 p.m. Monday at Dunkin Donuts at 116 Lewis St.; at 3:42 p.m. Monday at 47 Alley St.; at 4:29 p.m. Monday at Tedeschi at 625 Boston St.; at 6:31 p.m. Monday at 30 Franklin St.; at 6:40 p.m. Monday at Shelter at 100 Willow St.; at 8:36 p.m. Monday at 94 Garfield Ave.; at 9:35 p.m. Monday at 41 Light St.; at 1:47 a.m. Tuesday at 477 Walnut St.; at 10:18 a.m. Tuesday at 32 Curwin Circle.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 10:17 a.m. Tuesday on Lafayette Park.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 2:18 p.m. Monday at 138 Essex St.; at 3:21 p.m. Monday at Bank of America at 1 State St.; at 10:16 p.m. Monday at 18 Elm St.; at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at 27 Sagamore St.; at 10:12 a.m. Tuesday at 413 Boston St.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 2:48 p.m. Monday at 300 Washington St.

A report of vandalism at 5:22 p.m. Monday at 324 Maple St.

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:30 p.m. Monday on Washington Street.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday on Pearl Street. A caller reported there was a man creating a disturbance by banging on his hood and acting irrationally. An officer reported the man lost his wallet and was angry and frustrated. He said he would cool it.

Theft

A report of a stolen bike at 7:50 a.m. Monday on Creesy Street. A caller reported that his son’s $400 Trek bike was stolen from the basement of the building.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 11:43 a.m. Monday on Wyman Road. A caller reported that at Seaside Park by the tennis courts, there was a large amount of graffiti on the walls.

PEABODY

Arrests

Robert J. Ames III, 27, of 170 Newbury St., Apt. 13, was arrested on warrants at 9:23 a.m. Tuesday.

John L. Candela, 23, of 24 Elm St., was arrested on warrants at 5:50 p.m. Monday.

Kerry M. Greenlaw, 38, of 9 ½ Northend St., Apt. 1, was arrested on a warrant at 9:23 p.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:47 p.m. Monday on Hotel Road; at 8:23 a.m. Tuesday at Route 128 North and 310 Lowell St.; at 9 a.m. Tuesday at 44 Walsh Ave. One person was taken to Lahey Hospital; at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday at 136 Lowell St. and 2 King St.; at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday at Lynn Street and St. Anns Avenue.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 5:10 p.m. Monday on Walnut Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 11:28 a.m. Tuesday at Lupo’s Italian Kitchen Pizzeria at 647 Lowell St. A caller reported her handicap placard was stolen out of the car.

Complaints

A report of a dead cat in a box and baby seat at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday at Burlington Coat Factory at 310 Andover St. The box had a name and address out of Leominster on it. Leominster Police were notified.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 12:18 a.m. Tuesday on Lynnfield Street. A caller reported her son may have overdosed. He was taken to Union Hospital.

Theft

A report of a stolen motor vehicle at 3:10 p.m. Monday at 17 Warren St.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 8:33 a.m. Tuesday at 95 Main St. A caller reported her tires were slashed.

REVERE

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 5:39 a.m. Monday at Nick’s Bistro on Squire Road; at 7:27 a.m. Monday at Crescent and Belle Isle avenues; at 4:14 p.m. Monday at Dunkin Donuts on Beach Street; at 6:35 p.m. Monday at CVS on Squire Road.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 1:48 p.m. Monday on Florence Avenue; at 6:46 p.m. Monday at MBTA Train Station on Ocean Avenue; at 7:21 p.m. Monday on North Shore Road.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 9:31 a.m. Monday on Revere Beach Parkway; at 5:31 p.m. Monday on North Shore Road.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 8:46 a.m. Monday at Kelly’s Roast Beef at 595 Broadway; at 9:49 a.m. Monday at 415 Essex St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 7:50 p.m. Monday at Kmart at 180 Main St. A caller reported three men who attempted to purchase a computer and when the card was declined, they left and were unable to get into their car. They borrowed a hanger from the shelf and some fishing line. The caller wanted police to respond so he could get his shelf piece back.

A report of suspicious activity at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday at Nasty Nonni’s Wine & Spirits at 321 Main St. A caller reported that as he was driving on Lynn Fells Parkway, his rear window was smashed out by something thrown at his vehicle. An officer reported there was no evidence of a crime.

A report of a suspicious motor vehicle at 3:23 a.m. Tuesday at Laurel Gardens at 2 Rice St. A caller reported a suspicious vehicle appeared to be running behind the apartments. A girl was sleeping in the car.

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From left, designer Michael Frechet, Selvin Chambers, executive director of Root, Jennifer Eddy, founder of Root and Sam Hunt, master chef, look at plans for the new kitchen at 35 Congress St. in Salem.

Selvin Chambers II grew up in Cambridge not knowing he was poor with a mother who told him again and again to not let his circumstances define him.

Freshly named as the director of ROOT, Inc., Chambers is ready to pass that message onto at-risk teenagers from Lynn and surrounding communities. The not-for-profit social enterprise organization is launching a training, job skills building and mentoring program next spring with the goal of working with 60 teens a year.

Chambers said teens 16 to 24 years old struggle to become employable and capable of developing the basic skills required to make a living and be productive citizens. True to its name, ROOT plans to help teens set down deep roots that will anchor them on a productive path into adulthood.

The alternative, warned Chambers, is rootlessness and the risk of taking a path that leads to substance abuse and violence.

“Stats,” he said, “don’t lie. If you’re not employed, you get in trouble and maybe even go to jail.”

ROOT is building out its Salem culinary arts training facility where teens will have the opportunity to learn to work in a commercial kitchen and learn cafe operation and catering skills.

Chambers said the training is oriented around helping teens develop long-term and short-term work goals. The program will focus on teaching participants to work as a team and it will also strip away the glamour associated with restaurant work.

The industry’s reality is hard work, rigorous employment standards and tough hours. Getting trained from the ground up in culinary and service work gives teens, Chambers said, a leg up on jobs and a chance to build a solid foundation of discipline and solid work habits.

ROOT founder Jennifer Eddy drew inspiration for ROOT literally from around the world, including a visit to an overseas orphanage and a program in New Orleans similar to ROOT. Chambers said ROOT hopes to attract Latino youth and work with organizations in Lynn and neighboring communities to identify prospective program participants.

Program coordinators want to work with teens who are paired up with mentors but ROOT will help teens find mentors.

Youth programs often focus on helping teens who are in trouble or who have dropped out of school or even spent time in jail. Other programs try to catch kids early and instill good habits. ROOT is combining both goals in hopes of setting teens on a straight and narrow path before circumstances and bad influences lead them astray.

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A forest of campaign signs dwarfs Beth Contino, left, Jimmy Dailey, and Riley Kreamer Tuesday morning at PondView at Briarcliff Lodge in Lynn.

By THOR JOURGENSEN

LYNN — Candidates without opposition in Tuesday’s final election secured new terms in office, including U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton and state Sen. Thomas M. McGee.

Moulton, a Democrat, received 26,487 votes in Lynn with 634 write-in votes cast. McGee received 26,812 votes from the city’s 28 precincts with 425 write-ins.

Running unopposed in East Lynn, state Rep. Dan Cahill received 11,287 votes. West Lynn and Nahant state Rep. Brendan Crighton received 9,487 votes from 11 Lynn precincts. Nahant

voters gave Crighton 1,716 votes.

McGee received 1,781 votes in Nahant; 6,485 votes in Swampscott, 9,373 in Marblehead, and 4,488 in Lynnfield. Votes cast in Marblehead for Moulton totaled 10,647 with 2,305 blank votes. Swampscott voters gave Moulton 6,915 votes with 1,770 blanks. He garnered 21,241 votes in Peabody and 5,011 in Lynnfield.

State Rep. Lori Ehrlich was re-elected to represent Marblehead, Swampscott and a portion of Lynn.

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Rachel Atcheson, a supporter of Question 3, works the polls outside of the Old Town House in Marblehead on Tuesday.

By LEAH DEARBORN AND THOR JOURGENSEN

LYNN—Local voters helped defeat an initiative to raise the cap on charter schools in the state, one of four ballot questions on Tuesday’s state ballot, striking the proposal down 19,424-12,071 votes in Lynn.

Supporters and opponents of the four ballot questions made their views known as polls opened Tuesday.

Charter school expansion proponents and protesters showed up in force in Swampscott before 8 a.m. as Gov. Baker voted at First Church Congregational. Baker voted “yes” on 2 and mingled with charter opponents and proponents, including charter supporter Ruby Sosa, who attended KIPP Academy in Lynn.

Question 2 opponents opposed to the ballot initiative to lift the state’s cap on charter schools argued that charters are a drain on funding from traditional public education, while proponents favored authorizing up to 12 new charter schools or enrollment expansions in existing charter schools annually by the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Lynn voters supported Question 4, which calls for the legalization of recreational marijuana, by a 17,279-15,239 margin. But the vote on the question was split in other communities in the region. In Peabody, voters were 14,973-12,770 against marijuana legalization.

David and Andrea Hathaway were fired up about Question 2 with both voting no.

“As a public school teacher in Peabody, I’ve seen kids from charter schools come back,” Andrea Hathaway said. “We take everyone and charter schools don’t.”

In Marblehead, Question 3 animal rights supporters stated their case.

“This is an important issue to me,” said Rachel Atcheson of the Humane League who said she tours schools to raise awareness about factory farming. She stood outside of the Old Town House in Marblehead at 7 a.m. with a sign that read, “prevent animal cruelty.”

Question 1 offered Revere residents a second chance in less than a month to weigh in on expanded slot-machine gambling. Tailor-made for Revere and championed by investor Eugene McCain, Question 1 allowed for a slots parlor to be built at a location at least four acres in size and within 1,500 feet of a race track.

City officials have come out strong against the proposal, while McCain claimed a local slots parlor represented  $80 million in new revenue for the state annually. Revere voters on Oct. 18 defeated a local referendum on slot parlor siting.

Speaking in front of Revere High School after casting her vote, Revere resident Janet Addonizio said she’s against Question 1 proposal to bring a slots parlor near Suffolk Downs race track. ”I’m not for it. I voted with my heart.”

Revere voter John Spadafore said that he had no opinion on Question 1. When asked for his overall take on the 2016 election he said, “It was pretty terrible.”

Question 4 asked voters to decide if adults over the age of 21 would be able to use, grow and possess a limited amount of the substance. Up to 10 ounces and six marijuana plants can be kept inside a single home; up to an ounce can be carried, but not used, in public.

Opponents have cited concerns of impaired driving and are uneasy with legalizing another drug in the middle of an opioid epidemic. Proponents argue that impaired driving from marijuana will be handled the same way as that from alcohol and debunk the notion that the substance is a gateway drug.

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Donald Wong holds onto his granddaughter, Ava Myers, 5, before entering the room to celebrate his re-election Tuesday at Kowloon.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

SAUGUS — Coming off a contentious race, state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) called for unity and healing after winning re-election.

Wong declared victory at the Kowloon Restaurant shortly before 9 p.m. even as results in the 9th Essex race continued to come in.

Wong defeated Democratic nominee Jennifer Migliore.

Wong received 12,766 votes to Migliore’s 10,541, according to unofficial results from city and town clerks from Lynn, Saugus and Wakefield.

Wong lost Ward 1, precincts 1 and 2 in Lynn, but handily won Wakefield and Saugus precincts. The Saugus Town Clerk’s office reported Wong received 6,451 votes to Migliore’s 4,790. In Wakefield, he won 4,753 to 3,656. In Lynn, Wong received 1,742 votes to Migliore’s 2,005.

Wong said Migliore called him at 9 p.m. to congratulate him and concede the race.

“It feels very good to win,” said Wong. “But now is the time to heal and bring our parties together for the good of the community. We have to look toward the future. The past is the past.”

Wong said he wanted to thank Migliore for wanting to be active in the community.

Migliore, 25, confirmed the concession and said “I am incredibly proud of the campaign we ran. We spoke with over 15,000 constituents and raised awareness about key issues. These are not the results we had hoped for, but I am confident that the conversations that we have started will benefit generations for years to come.”

Wong, 64, has held his seat since 2011. Before that, he served on Saugus Town Meeting and the Board of Selectmen. He has lived in Saugus for 40 years and is a third generation business owner of Kowloon.

Wong said he wanted to thank everyone who came out to vote and supported him.

“I’m glad that the election is over now so I can put 100 percent of my attention into my district again,” he said.

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

PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER
Kevin Coppinger reacts as he enters the Porthole Restaurant following his victory in the race for Essex County Sheriff Tuesday.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — Kevin Coppinger has a new badge to honor: sheriff.

The Lynn police chief beat his Republican challenger and two Independent candidates on Tuesday night to become the next Essex County sheriff.

“I’m shell shocked,” Coppinger told his supporters at the Porthole Restaurant. “To everyone in this room, thank you from the bottom of my heart, it means so much to me for all the help everyone gave, from those that held signs, made phone calls and spoke of me positively, whatever it was, you really touched my heart. I am really encouraged and empowered to be the next greatest sheriff in Essex County.”

At press time, 68 of 240 precincts reported Coppinger ahead with 52,869 votes or 47 percent, Peabody City Councilor Anne Manning-Martin received 43,663 or 39 percent, Independents Mark Archer, a Lynn native and retired Massachusetts State Trooper who practices law, got 8,496 or 7 percent and Kevin Leach, a retired county commissioner, garnered 8,296 votes or 7 percent.

In Lynn, Coppinger trounced Manning-Martin with 23,542 votes or nearly 78 percent compared to the Republican who received 3,858 votes or 12.7 percent.

In Peabody where Manning-Martin is a City Council member, Coppinger received 12,064 votes to 11,736 for Manning-Martin. Saugus residents gave Coppinger 6,718 votes to 4,328 for Manning-Martin. In Marblehead, Coppinger received 5,857 votes to 4,073 for Manning-Martin.

Swampscott voters gave Coppinger 4,859 votes to 2,194 for Manning-Martin and Coppinger received 1,371 votes in Nahant to 576 for the Republican.

Coppinger lost Lynnfield, receiving 2,714 votes to 3,149 cast for Manning-Martin.

The race to replace retiring Sheriff Frank Cousins featured a lively campaign with several forums in which candidates promised to address recidivism and improve upon inmate drug treatment programs.

Coppinger said his goals include strengthening skills training and improving and expanding detox, opiate and mental health counseling programs.

He touted his skills in law enforcement, budgeting and communications and the support he received from fellow law enforcement officials nationwide.

Still, Coppinger said he will miss the Lynn Police Department.

“As sheriff of Essex County, Lynn will still be near and dear to my heart,” he said.

The 34 communities in Essex County stretch from Amesbury to West Newbury. The Essex County Sheriff’s Department oversees people awaiting trial as well as inmates convicted of crimes. As of Sept. 1, there were 1,850 prisoners under the sheriff’s custody.

In addition to the House of Correction in Middleton, the sheriff runs the facilities and offices in Lynn, Salem, Lawrence and Salisbury employing 620 people. The department’s budget is $66 million and the sheriff serves a six-year term and earns $152,000.

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

HAMPSTEAD, N.H. — Robert James “Papa” Curtin Sr., of Hampstead, N.H., formerly a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away after a brief illness on Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, he was 77. Born in Lynn on Sept. 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Woorster) Curtin. Papa was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Trade with the Class of 1959. Bob married his sweetheart and best friend, Olympia “Chickie” Pasquale on Sept. 12, 1959, in St. Joseph’s Church in Lynn. The couple spent over 57 years in marriage and love together while raising and caring for their family. Papa served with the National Guard and upon his discharge, he worked for the Cushman Bakery as a baker before moving on to his career as a technician for over 31 years with Lynn Gas and Electric. In his later years, he enjoyed traveling with Chickie and his family to Disney World and the Florida parks. He was quite handy and put his skills to building and crafting picnic tables. He loved music and had a pleasant-sounding singing voice. He often sang “Over the Rainbow” which could be heard throughout his home. He and Chickie habitually hosted Sunday dinners where his meatballs and cooking regularly spoiled his family and guests. There was nothing Bob cherished more than time spent with his loving family. In addition to his wife Chickie, Bob is survived by his children: Robert J. Curtin Jr. and his wife Roberta of Middleton, Michael A. Curtin and his wife Robin of Lynn, Arthur J. Curtin and his wife, Michelle of Salem, N.H., and Mary E. Giguere and her husband Jimmy of Lynn, his grandchildren: Joshua Curtin and his companion Kelly and their son, Logan of Dracut, Joel Curtin, Christopher Curtin, Rachael Curtin, Ashley Curtin and her companion Eric DeAngelis of Sandown, N.H., Casey Curtin, Eric Giguere, and Allie Giguere. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald J. Curtin and his siblings: William and Arthur Curtin, Alice Klopotoski, Anna Malo, Mary O’Neil, and Margaret Huggins.

Service information: A funeral service will be held in the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to either: American Diabetes Assoc. P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 or American Lung Assoc. National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford St. Ste. 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316. For online guest book, please visit Cuffemcginn.com.

LYNN — Donald Brian Yancy Jr., “Double Dee,” 38, a lifelong resident of Lynn, died tragically, Oct. 28, 2016. Born Aug. 10, 1978, in Lynn, he was the son of Donald B. Yancy Sr. and Regina A. Snow and grandson of the late Franklin D. and Sandra J. (Yancy) Laro.

Donald attended Lynn Tech Vocational High School and Lynn Classical High School. For a short time, he was an apprentice plumber; a trade that he enjoyed as he was very good with his hands. Spending time with his family and friends meant a lot to him. He was always there to lend a helpful hand; he always had your back. He enjoyed working out at the gym. A favorite place for him to sit and reflect was the Lynn Heritage State Park.

Donald will be best remembered for his smile and his ability to tell a funny story.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his five sons, Donald B. Yancy III, Evan Yancy, Dylan Yancy, Joshua Turner and Jordan Thomas; his sister Cassandra Anim-Addo and his stepbrothers Robert Dawes-Hegan and Patrick J. Hegan all of Lynn. He also leaves behind nieces Tiana Pena, Ashleigh Dawes-Hegan, Kahlan Dawes-Hegan and Abigail Hegan; nephews Mason Bowman and Robert Dawes-Hegan; aunts Rhonda Green, Vanessa Laro-Conway, Donalda Bowley; uncles Lee Bowley, Ian Gauslin, and Shawn Greene; a host of cousins including Aja Gauslin, Ian Gauslin, Shawn Greene Jr., Adrian Greene, Corey Greene, Sheila Yancy and Kenny Valentine and very dear friends.

Service information: Calling hours will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 3-5 p.m. at GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn.