BY THOR JOURGENSEN 

LYNN — Anticipating record voter turnout for the November presidential election, city councilors are reviewing polling place locations and may consider moving some of them.

City Councilor-at-Large Hong Net is leading the review and said it is likely to focus on Wards 3 and 4, where voters now cast ballots at English High School and the Lynn Museum.

Both locations, in particular the Lynn Museum, have limited parking councilors fear will be overwhelmed if crowds of voters flock to the polls to vote.

“I think at some places there may be changes,” said Council President Dan Cahill.

Ward 4 voters living in the Highlands and neighborhoods near Union, Essex and Ocean streets previously voted at North Shore Community College. Ward 4 polling places moved to the Lynn Museum, at Washington and Union streets, last fall after construction on the college’s addition began.

Museum parking is limited with City Clerk Mary Audley arranging for temporary parking for voters on Washington Street on March 1 when voters cast ballots in the presidential primary. College spokeswoman Linda Brantley on Wednesday said the college is not available as a voting place through next year.

“It’s best not to have crowds of extra people around an active construction site,” she said.

Caleb Dolan, executive director of Knowledge Is Power Program Massachusetts, said the charter school’s faculty and parents welcome the opportunity to host polling places if the council makes it available.

“It’s a great civic endeavor and it would be good for our families,” Dolan said. “They all live close by.”

The council polling place review will also focus on English High School as the current voting location for Ward 3, Net said. The new Marshall Middle School opens in April and Councilor-at-Large Brian LaPierre, who is also on the council poll location review committee, said the Brookline Street school has ample parking for ward voters.

Ward 1 Precinct 2’s current polling place could also come under council review. Pond View adult day health operates its programs for seniors out of city-owned Briarcliff Lodge under an agreement with the city. Acting Director Darcey Adams said Pond View must combine its programs on election days and said she has asked city officials to consider moving precinct voting to another location.

Net said the polling place review will move quickly to implement any changes and notify voters about new polling places.

Thor Jourgensen can be reached at tjourgensen@itemlive.com

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LYNN

Arrests

Juan Canuela-Nieves, 38, of 80 Sagamore St., was arrested and charged with distribution of a Class A drug and disguise to obstruct justice at 3:14 p.m. Wednesday.

Luis Castillo, 25, of 90 Timson St., was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and no inspection/sticker at 2:56 a.m. Thursday.

David Concepcion, 24, of 49 Henry Ave., was arrested and charged with firearm use in a felony, possession of a firearm without a firearm identification card, assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license at 1:02 p.m. Wednesday.

Michael Davis, 21, of 15 Echo Place, was arrested and charged with possession of a Class B drug at 10:33 p.m. Wednesday.

Jennifer Deinstadt, 37, of 24 Hanford Road, Stoneham, was arrested and charged with heroin possession, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle lights violation, possession of a Class B drug, possession of a Class C drug and no inspection/sticker at 10:44 p.m. Wednesday.

Joseph Dulcetta, 31, of 12 Roland Road, Revere, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct at 9:15 a.m. Thursday.

Ali McMillan, 26, of 68 Linwood St., was arrested and charged with possession of a Class B drug and operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license at 1:42 p.m. Wednesday.

Kaitlin Morton, 19, of 31 Park St., was arrested and charged with heroin possession at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Joseph Valente, 33, of 23 Red Coat Road, Framingham, was arrested and charged with possession of a Class A drug at 3:16 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:29 p.m. Wednesday on Andrew Street; at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at Essex and Lincoln streets; at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at 292 Essex St.; at 6:58 a.m. Thursday at 500 Lynnfield St.; at 7:28 a.m. Thursday at Pine Grove Cemetery at 145 Boston St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:24 a.m. Thursday at 3 Olive St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 11:47 a.m. Thursday at Buffum and Oxford streets.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 7:31 a.m. Thursday at 21 Whiting St.; at 8:37 a.m. Thursday at 11 Barrett St.; at 9:01 a.m. Thursday at 21 Carnes St.; at 9:10 a.m. Thursday at 346 Boston St.; at 11:10 a.m. Thursday at 16 Barrett St.

A report of a breaking and entering at 7:35 a.m. Thursday at 62 Bassett St.; at 11:57 a.m. Thursday at 10 Kings Beach Road; at 12:55 p.m. Thursday at 200 S Common St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:31 p.m. Wednesday at 858 Western Ave.; at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday at 12 Fortesque Terrace; at 2:44 p.m. Wednesday at 68 Orchard St.; at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday at 164 Blossom St.; at 6:51 p.m. Wednesday at Walmart at 780 Lynnway; at 7:26 p.m. Wednesday at Commercial Street and Lynnway; at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday at 30 Franklin St.; at 8:21 p.m. Wednesday at 391 Essex St.; at 12:28 a.m. Thursday at 20 Huss Court; at 4:11 a.m. Thursday at 62 Bessom St.; at 7:43 a.m. Thursday at 22 Warren St.; at 8 a.m. Thursday at 174 Commercial St.

A report of a fight with a weapon at 1:33 p.m. Wednesday at Gregg House at 106 Broad St.

A report of a juvenile problem at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday at 257 Boston St.; at 5:01 p.m. Wednesday at 144 Cottage St.; at 7:53 p.m. Wednesday on Neptune Boulevard; at 12:22 p.m. Thursday at 32 Rowell Ave.

A report of a missing person at 6:22 p.m. Wednesday at 144 Cottage St.; at 11:44 p.m. Wednesday at 50 Newhall St.

A report of an uninvited guest at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday at Wendy’s at 116 Boston St.; at 8:54 p.m. Wednesday at 69 N Common St.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday on Park Street; at 2:59 a.m. Thursday on Tudor Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday at 205 Essex St.; at 4:23 p.m. Wednesday at 19 Amity St.; at 9:49 p.m. Wednesday at 50 Boston St.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 2:59 p.m. Wednesday on Central Square; at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday at 501 Washington St.; at 8:01 a.m. Thursday at 413 Boston St.; at 8:18 a.m. Thursday at 18 Fayette Court.

A report of vandalism at 9:51 a.m. Thursday at 65 Atkins Ave.

LYNNFIELD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 7:11 a.m. Monday on Condon Circle. A caller reported a car off the road.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 8:37 a.m. Tuesday at 34 Wildewood Drive. A caller reported a vehicle hit the lamppost and left the scene.

Complaints

A report of a suspicious person at 4:30 a.m. Monday on Main Street. A caller reported a male party flagging down cars.

A report of juvenile offenses at 9:10 a.m. Monday at Lynnfield Middle School at 505 Main St. A caller reported a student refusing to go to school.

MARBLEHEAD

Arrest

Steven James Thayer, 27, of 41 Derby St., Apt. 2, Gloucester, was arrested and charged with OUI drugs, possession of a Class B (suboxone) drug, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and marked lanes violation at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:03 p.m. Wednesday at Smith and Pleasant streets; at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday in the vicinity of Maple and Lafayette streets; at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday at Humphrey Street and Broughton Road. Multiple calls were received for a car vs. a tree. Steven James Thayer, 27, of 41 Derby St., Apt. 2, Gloucester, was arrested for OUI drugs and other charges.

Complaints

A report of a burst water pipe at 7:51 am. Wednesday on Humphrey Street. A caller reported his basement is flooding.

A report of kids shooting a BB gun at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday in the vicinity of Pond Street and Peach Highlands. A caller reported kids in a dark colored pickup truck shooting a BB gun at cars.

Theft

A report of check theft at 6:52 p.m. Wednesday on Lattimer Street. A man reported his wife has stolen a check from him. The check was written for his child’s school. His child told him her mother took the check from the envelope it was in and exchanged it for cash. He has issued a stop payment.

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday on Pleasant Street. A caller let someone stay in her unit and help renovate it. She noticed items missing after that, including jewelry. This took place between September and December. She suspects it was either her tenant or one of his invitees.

PEABODY

Arrest

Miguel Coronado, 28, of 21 Sheppard St., Apt. 12A, Lynn, was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop/yield at 2:49 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:41 p.m. Wednesday at Mallia’s Towing at 161 Washington St.; at 8:23 a.m. Thursday at 395 Lynnfield St.; at 8:37 a.m. Thursday at Route 128 South on ramp on Centennial Drive.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 8:50 a.m. Thursday at 26 North Central St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 9:27 a.m. Thursday at 136 Lowell St. and 2 King St.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 7:08 p.m. Wednesday on Central Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 8:03 p.m. Wednesday at 10 Driscoll St. A caller reported her apartment was broken into. CID was notified. The resident stated that entry was gained via the front door, which was locked. The resident will compile a list of items that were taken and forward the list to the officer.

Complaints

A report of an unwanted person at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday at Kinder Care at 520 Lowell St.; at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday at Tedeschi Food Shops at 115 Main St.

A report of three teens harassing wild turkeys at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Welch School at 50 Swampscott Ave.

A report of a disturbance at 9:17 p.m. Wednesday at 117 Tremont St.

A report of a neighborhood dispute at 9:17 a.m. Thursday at Maple Village at 84 Aborn St. A tenant reported neighbors who continuously come by and knock on his door, listing it as a past issue.

A report of a fox living under a shed at 9:26 a.m. Thursday at 5 Jones Road. A caller complained of a fox living under his shed. He was advised that Animal Control does not remove nuisance wildlife and was directed to Mass Wildlife for tips on how to deal with it.

A report of suspicious activity at 10:51 a.m. Thursday at 1 Meade St. A caller reported her rear doorbell was rung the night before. She mentioned that the doorbell is inaccessible and was concerned, due to recent crime in the area.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 3:29 p.m. Wednesday on Carpenter Street. The person was transported to Lahey North by Atlantic Ambulance.

REVERE

Arrest

Matthew A. Dionne, 32, of 406 Malden St., Revere, was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license for OUI and as a habitual traffic offender at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:13 p.m. Wednesday in the vicinity of Broadway Laundromat on Broadway; at 10:34 p.m. Wednesday in the vicinity of Mahoney Circle.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 4:19 p.m. Wednesday at Market Basket on Squire Road.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 6:28 a.m. Wednesday on North Shore Road.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday at Roseland Properties on Overlook Ridge Terrace; at 12:51 p.m. Wednesday on Revere Beach Parkway; at 3:49 p.m. Wednesday at Stop & Shop on Furlong Drive; at 7:39 p.m. Wednesday at Stop & Shop on Furlong Drive; at 8:17 p.m. Wednesday at Shirley Avenue Apartments on Shirley Avenue; at 9:16 p.m. Wednesday at Market Basket on Squire Road.

A report of an unwanted person at 9:24 p.m. Wednesday at Hampton Inn Revere on Lee Burbank Highway.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on Johnny Road.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 4:47 p.m. Wednesday on Fenno Street.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 7:12 a.m. Wednesday on Davis Street.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 1:07 a.m. Thursday at Sake Restaurant at 670 Broadway. A caller reported a motor vehicle that drove through the front of the building. Building inspector requested. Ambulance 1 reported a patient refusal.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 1:22 p.m. Wednesday in the vicinity of 214 Broadway; at 9:21 p.m. Wednesday at Walmart at 770 Broadway. A caller requested police to disperse several youths in modified cars who are racing around and revving their engines.

A report of suspicious activity at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday at 13 Breakheart Road. A caller reported that it appears that somebody attempted to break into his home. An officer reported what appeared to be a tear in the screen.

SWAMPSCOTT

Arrest

Kimberly Manley, 23, of 256 Burrill St., was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speeding and wanton destruction of property over $250 at 11:46 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 10:24 a.m. Wednesday at 653 Humphrey St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 11:46 p.m. Wednesday at 37 Pine St. Kimberly Manley, 23, of 256 Burrill St., was arrested and charged with OUI liquor and other charges.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 9:22 a.m. Wednesday on Millett Road. A caller reported a female in a blue motor vehicle going through recycling. The caller reported she might be trying to steal people’s identity from papers; at 9:27 a.m. Wednesday at 16 Farragut Road. A caller reported a silver pickup dumping construction material in a dumpster at a vacant house. The truck was allowed to be at the residence.

LYNN — Constance (Connie) B. (Laurino) Ramsey, age 83, of Lynn, died Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, following a lengthy illness.

Over the past six years she lived at the Masconomet Health Care Center where she formed many new friendships. She was the wife of the late Roger E. Ramsey, with whom she enjoyed and shared 52 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernadette (Morin) Laurino.

Born and raised in Lynn, she was a graduate of Saint Jean the Baptist High School. She was a homemaker and worked as a dietary aid for Union and Lynn Hospitals for over 20 years.

A communicant of St. Pius Church in Lynn, Connie is fondly remembered by her family for being a wonderful mother and devoted grandmother. She was a fabulous cook, enjoyed and hosted many family gathering, amongst her many talents she enjoyed many crafts, especially cake decorating and ceramics. She enjoyed movies and had an impressive DVD and video tape collection.

She is survived by her son, John Ramsey and his wife, Mary Ellen, of Groveland, her daughters, Joanne Plourde and her husband, Roger, of Middleton, and Linda Hannaford and her husband, Mark, of Lynn. She also leaves her six grandchildren, Meghan Ramsey and her husband, Alex Gill, of Medford, Nicole Ramsey of Arlington, Va., Michael and Joseph Plourde, both of Middleton, James Hannaford and his partner, Jackie Hamel, of Houston, Texas and Lisa Hannaford of Lynn, two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Hannaford-Hamel and Avery Gill. She was the sister of the late Robert Laurino. She also leaves two lifelong friends, Myra Deveau of Lynn and Ruthie Lizotte of Lynnfield and many nieces and nephews.

Service information: Her funeral will be held from the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway, (Route 129) Lynn, on Tuesday at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Pius V Church, Lynn, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be Monday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Northeast Arc, 64 Holten St., Danvers, MA 01923 or the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923. Directions and guest book at www.Solimine.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

SALEM — A Lynn man spent Tuesday having 27 bags of heroin removed from his stomach and intestines at Salem Hospital.

Salem Police Captain Conrad Prosniewski said Miguel Rodriguez, 51, had just returned from the Dominican Republic when he became ill during dinner at his home. He was taken to Salem Hospital by his family.

Rodriguez was showing signs of an opioid overdose at the hospital. Doctors administered  Narcan, a lifesaving overdose drug. A CT scan showed packages inside of his stomach, police said.

“He made some statements to the staff that he possibly could have ingested something bad,” Prosniewski said. “He had stated that he had ingested those items in the Dominican Republic.”

Salem Police were called to the hospital before Rodriguez was taken into the operating room to remove the packages. Salem police detectives observed the procedure, watching as doctors removed the bags, one by one, for over an hour, Prosniewski said.

A total of 163 grams of heroin were removed from Rodriguez’s insides, with a street value of over $16,000, Prosniewski said.

Rodriguez has been charged with heroin trafficking and was arraigned at his hospital bed Thursday afternoon, under the jurisdiction of Salem Superior Court. He pled not guilty and is being held on $500,000 cash bail. He is under guard by the Essex County Sheriff’s Department.

Rodriguez was ordered to turn over his passport. Once he is released from the hospital, he can make bail or be transferred to the Essex County House of Correction in Middleton, Prosniewski said.

The case is unusual, Prosniewski said, noting that typically, someone will swallow drugs to prevent police from seizing them, calling it swallowing the evidence.

“It isn’t often we come across somebody having this many packages inside of them,” he said.

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

PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER
Sharon Hardens of Operation Bootstrap speaks during the Listen to Lynn meeting at North Shore Community College and introduces some of her students. Behind her from left, Yuderka Martinez, Bunnarith Chhoeun, Sovannary Touch and Sockanny To. 

BY JACKIE CULWELL 

There is a saying that a rising tide floats all boats and that is the opportunity North Shore Community College scholars hope to apply in Lynn.

The college hosted more than 100 local residents for a Thursday night discussion that mapped out the connection between adult education and good-paying jobs.

North Shore Community College, Lynn Public Schools and Salem State College have partnered with 11 organizations to raise the standard and quality of living in Lynn, with financial assistance provided by Working Cities Challenge Massachusetts.

Speakers who attended the meeting, including elected officials, stressed that money to pay for local education programs must be a component in improving opportunities for local residents.

“If we have better resources for education in Lynn, it will encourage more people to not only educate themselves, but their children too,” said School Committee member Jared Nicholson.

Lynn-based Operation Bootstrap provides English as a second language training but meeting participants told the North Shore audience to offer other ideas for linking education to improving economic opportunity.

Lisa Wallace, a West Lynn resident who founded One Community One Voice, stressed the connection between education and community involvement. People who improve their skills can turn around and improve their community, she said.

“Education is the factor that helps achieve economic security and an understanding on how to be civically engaged. That’s what we need,” Wallace said.

School Committee members Maria Carrasco and Lorraine Gately, City Councilor Brian LaPierre and Ward 6 Councilor Peter Capano also attended Thursday’s meeting.

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
Sailet Galvis, left, and Jessica Howell read a letter about them written by the councilors at Camp Fire North Shore Absolutely Incredible Kid Day at the Shoemaker Elementary School in Lynn.

By GABE MARTINEZ

LYNN — Incredible Kids enjoyed cake, tablets and inspiring letters at Shoemaker Elementary School.

The annual event was held Wednesday by Camp Fire, a national organization that specializes in summer camps and after-school programs. Counselors write encouraging letters to students. Parents are also asked to write positive letters to their children.

Amanda Drezek, program director of Camp Fire North Shore, said the idea of the event is to encourage children, and to let them know they are special in their own unique ways.

“I felt really good about myself,” said third-grader Ian Brown. “It made me feel good about my actions.”

Laurie Hamill, executive director of Camp Fire North Shore, said there’s evidence that the program makes the kids feel better about themselves.

“It makes them feel great,” she said. “It’s just a simple letter. No one writes a simple note or a letter anymore.”

In November, Camp Fire North Shore received 86 Samsung tablets from its national organization. The partnership with Samsung gives students an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to Drezek.

The tablets come preloaded with the “Building Blocks” curriculum, which teaches students about STEM concepts and careers through hands-on activities.

“Samsung gave a grant to our national organization, and they picked six councils throughout the country to implement the STEM program with these tablets,” Hamill said.

Gabe Martinez can be reached at gmartinez@itemlive.com follow him on Twitter @gemartinez92.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — One local senior citizen may have seen too many episodes of “Orange Is The New Black.”

William D. Lessor, 75, of Lynn, attempted to assist a prison break at North Correctional Institute at Gardner last Friday. Wearing a reflective jacket with a badge that read “EMS Deputy Chief,” Lessor told guards he was there to pick up an inmate, according to police.

The inmate, identified in published reports as Antonio Zappa, 54, was scheduled to be transferred to federal court for an appearance that day.

State Police spokesman David Procopio said correctional institute staff were “rightfully suspicious” of Lessor, and called police. When questioned by authorities, Lessor claimed he worked for the New England Ambulance of Lynn. He told guards that Zappa was being released and he was there to provide a ride. An investigation found that the ambulance company had closed.

Lessor identified himself as a Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff, and said he had identifying materials in his car, which was in the parking lot. He agreed to a search of his Ford Five Hundred sedan, that had red strobe lights in the front window, Procopio said.

In the car, police found a reserve deputy sheriff’s badge and identification, numerous police and fire radios, handcuffs, a baton and business cards identifying him as a member of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department.

The state trooper also found lockout tools designed to gain access to locked vehicles and containers of first aid equipment, Procopio said.

Following the search, the trooper and correctional staff contacted the Worcester Sheriff’s Department, and were told that Lessor did not work there. The department requested that any items with any affiliation to them in the vehicle be seized, Procopio added.

Lessor was arrested and charged with aiding a correctional facility prisoner’s escape and impersonating a police officer. He was arraigned in Gardner District Court.

Darren Duarte, director of public affairs for the state Department of Correction, said despite the incident, Zappa was transferred to federal custody.

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

BY PAUL HALLORAN

LYNN — Prospects for a new Pickering Middle School took a big step forward this week when the Massachusetts School Building Authority approved the selection of an architect as part of the feasibility study.

Raymond Design Associates, the firm that served in the same role in the construction of the new Thurgood Marshall Middle School, was chosen over three other companies by the MSBA’s Designer Selection Panel, which included Superintendent of Schools Dr. Catherine C. Latham, Inspectional Services Director Michael Donovan, Jamie Cerulli, chief of staff to Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, and chair of the Pickering Building Committee.

The selection of Raymond Associates and its principal, Gene Raymond, was met with widespread approval by the Lynn contingent.

“We’re thrilled,” Latham said. “Working with Walsh Brothers (contractors) and Lynn Stapleton (project manager), Raymond has brought the Marshall project in on budget, ahead of schedule and without a single change order. We couldn’t want for anything else (with Pickering). The Marshall design is beautiful and speaks to the program that we feel will inspire and motivate our students. That design will influence the Pickering design with the intention that all middle school students in Lynn will have access to the same programs and the same opportunities.”

Donovan said Raymond is charged with exploring six options for Pickering: build a new school with capacity for 1,660 students; build two new schools with total capacity of 1,660; build a new Pickering and renovate Breed Middle School; renovate the existing Pickering building; renovate and build an addition; renovate and build a new middle school.

Donovan said the three options that include renovating Pickering will likely prove not to be feasible due to the poor condition of the building, a situation similar to what was encountered at Marshall.

“They have to look at all the options, but once you get a close look at the school, renovation would seem unlikely,” said Donovan, who added that there doesn’t seem to be much appetite for a 1,600-student building, either.

The City Council approved a $750,000 expenditure for the feasibility study, which is expected to take 12-18 months, according to Donovan. The total estimated budget for the building project is $132 million, which will include building capacity for more than twice the number of students than those currently attending Pickering, and will address future space issues. If the option with the Breed renovation is chosen, the cost of those repairs would be included in the total budget.

“The goal is to determine what is in the best interest of the city,” Donovan said, “and fit that into the estimated budget.”

In addition to exploring the various options, the feasibility study will include public meetings and site selection, as was done during the Marshall project. Ultimately, the School Committee will have to approve the preferred option, followed by the MSBA. Voters will likely be asked to authorize a bond to cover the city’s share of the cost of the project.

“This is a very positive step in a process that is thorough by design,” Kennedy said. “We have the benefit of having gone through the process for Marshall in the very recent past, and we are very pleased to be working with the same companies and individuals that have helped make that project an overwhelming success.”

The $750,000 for the feasibility study includes $450,000 for the architect, $225,000 for the project manager, $50,000 for environmental and site testing and $25,000 for other expenses.

“The feasibility really delves into the options and costs them out,” Latham said. “It gives us a very clear look at all the options.”

The Designer Selection Panel included a dozen members appointed by the MSBA as well as Donovan, Latham and Cerulli. Among the reasons cited for the selection of Raymond Associates were: excellent middle school experience and past performance with Marshall Middle School; only firm that included a HAZMAT consultant acceptable to the city; good conceptual ideas and middle school cluster development; same project management team as Marshall; credibility with the city and school district; and familiarity with the city and district.

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

LYNN

Arrests

Opeodu Maselugbro, 39, of 11 Sachem St., was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, no inspection/sticker and failure to stop/yield at 8:57 a.m. Friday.

Nicholas Tower, 34, of 24 Jenness St., was arrested and charged with larceny over $250 at 9:15 a.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 12:42 p.m. Thursday at 134 Broadway; at 1:10 p.m. Friday at Chatham and Maple streets.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:50 p.m. Thursday at Eastern Avenue and Sewall Street; at 6:01 p.m. Thursday at Liberty and Washington streets; at 6:50 p.m. Thursday at 284 Boston St.; at 10:05 p.m. Thursday at 514 Eastern Ave.; at 6:26 a.m. Friday at Sunshine Market at 56 Washington St.; at 10:13 a.m. Friday at Pleasant and State streets; at 11:22 a.m. Friday at 503 Chestnut St.; at 12:58 p.m. Friday at Chestnut and Union streets; at 1:15 p.m. Friday at Buffum and Oxford streets; at 2:11 p.m. Friday at 628 Chestnut St.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 2:45 p.m. Thursday on Newcastle Street; at 10:55 a.m. Thursday on Lynnway.

A report of an assault at 4:29 p.m. Thursday at Shepard and Warren streets.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 12:55 p.m. Thursday at 200 S Common St.; at 7:40 p.m. Thursday at 2 Sargents Court.

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 2:04 p.m. Thursday at 19 Cook St.; at 12:24 a.m. Friday at 25 Beyer Place; at 10:08 a.m. Friday at 132 Fayette St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 3:11 p.m. Thursday at 3 City Hall Square; at 5:09 p.m. Thursday at 735 Boston St.; at 6:07 p.m. Thursday at 124 Green St.; at 9:16 p.m. Thursday at 25 Hamilton Ave.; at 10:38 p.m. Thursday at 148 Liberty St.; at 10:38 p.m. Thursday at 118 Green St.; at 12:24 a.m. Friday at Washington Street and Western Avenue; at 1:11 a.m. Friday at 300 Lynnfield St.; at 1:13 a.m. Friday at Hess Gas Station at 120 Liberty St.; at 11:26 a.m. Friday at 43 Elm St.; at 11:58 a.m. Friday at My Brother’s Table on Washington Street; at 1:30 p.m. Friday at 50 Newhall St.

A report of an uninvited guest at 2 p.m. Thursday at 233 Chestnut St.; at 3:56 p.m. Thursday at 19 Tapley St.; at 6:16 p.m. Thursday at 19 Forest St.; at 10:18 p.m. Thursday at 2 Sargents Court.

A report of a juvenile problem at 3:18 p.m. Thursday at 14 Chestnut Ave.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 5:33 p.m. Thursday on Park Street; at 11:34 p.m. Thursday on Boston Street; at 11:50 a.m. Thursday on Rockaway Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 6:06 p.m. Thursday at 169 Essex St.; at 12:45 p.m. Friday at 103 New Park St.

A report of motor vehicle theft at 7:04 p.m. Thursday on Shorey Street.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 2:55 p.m. Thursday at 76 Haviland Ave.; at 8:10 p.m. Thursday at 26 Curwin Circle; at 7:56 a.m. Friday at 100 Johnson St.

A report of vandalism at 12:17 p.m. Friday at 48 Blakely St.

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:41 a.m. Friday at Phillips Street and Atlantic Avenue. A caller reported that there was a man in a black Honda with flashing lights on that might have had a motor vehicle accident against bushes. Essex Regional called and reported that there was a 50-year-old male that was involved in a motor vehicle accident, with a head injury. Two cars were towed.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 11:59 p.m. Thursday at Chestnut Street and Atlantic Avenue. A caller reported two hooded males with bats, wearing black and gray hoodies. An officer was unable to locate.

REVERE

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 8:04 a.m. Thursday at Walgreens on Broadway; at 6 p.m. Thursday at Pizzeria Uno on Squire Road; at 6:17 p.m. Thursday at Cronin Rink on Revere Beach Parkway; at 9:56 p.m. Thursday on Copeland Circle.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 11:09 a.m. Thursday at Showcase Cinemas on Squire Road; at 6:16 p.m. Thursday on Park Avenue.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:55 a.m. Thursday at Squire Lounge on Squire Road; at 6:18 a.m. Thursday at Revere Beach Place on Revere Beach Boulevard; at 7:46 a.m. Thursday at Paul Revere School on Revere Street; at 1:13 p.m. Thursday in the vicinity of Taft Street; at 7:23 p.m. Thursday in the vicinity of Fenno Street.

A report of an unwanted person at 12:12 p.m. Thursday on North Shore Road.

A report of a missing person at 9:18 p.m. Thursday on Beach Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 2:10 p.m. Thursday at North Shore Bus Company on Broadway.

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 3:58 p.m. Thursday at Extra Space Storage on Revere Beach Parkway.

SAUGUS

Arrest

Shana J. Kelly, of 333 Lynn Fells Parkway, was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and on a warrant at 7:38 a.m. Thursday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 4:25 p.m. Thursday at Boston Market at 168 Broadway.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:39 p.m. Thursday at Auto Excellence Group at 173 Main St.; at 8:12 p.m. Thursday at Walmart at 770 Broadway; at 7:16 a.m. Friday at Verizon at 459 Main St. A caller reported an unwanted party blocking the driveway.

A report of a neighborhood dispute at 1:51 p.m. Thursday at 35 Newhall Ave. A woman reported an ongoing dispute between herself and a neighbor. She stated that on multiple occasions, she has smelled smoke coming from her neighbor’s apartment. She stated that the building is non-smoking and would like the incident on record for building management. She was advised to contact emergency services, should she smell smoke in the area in the future.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 11:07 a.m. Thursday at LA Fitness at 1450 Broadway. A caller reported a male party got over $2,200 stolen from his locker; at 6:33 p.m. Thursday at Public Safety Building at 27 Hamilton St. A man reported that an associate of his, that he met through Craigslist, asked him to cash several checks using his checking account at North Shore Bank. He later found out that one of the three checks has been returned for lack of funds.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 8:05 a.m. Friday at 189 Central St. A caller reported that it appears someone may have shot a BB through a window.

SWAMPSCOTT

Arrests

Anna Dokina, 23, of 404 Paradise Road, Apt. 3Q, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle at 9:12 p.m. Thursday.

Scott Weingarten, 29, of 32 Longview Drive, Marblehead, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and special regulation speeding violation at 9:08 p.m. Thursday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:48 p.m. Thursday at Stop & Shop at 450 Paradise Road; at 8:39 p.m. Thursday at Thai Thani Restaurant at 408 Humphrey St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 9:12 p.m. Thursday at 685 Humphrey St.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 4:13 a.m. Friday at 41 Elwin St. A caller reported a female party trespassing on her property, who attempted to slash the tires on her motor vehicle. The caller stated that the party was last seen getting into a dark colored Buick and also stated that the suspect concealed her face.

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Joyce Page of Lynn is retiring from the Capitol Diner after more than 32 years of service.

BY BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — Joyce Page is about to serve her last plate of scrambled eggs and ham.

After nearly 33 years, the popular waitress is retiring from the Capitol Diner and plans to spend more time with her family.

The best part of the job? Hanging out with her favorite customers.

“I like the social hour that I get to have all day,” said Page. “I get to know my customers on a  personal level and they get to know me on a personal level.”

Page described herself as someone who can’t sit still and the job at the diner has as the best place kept her busy.

She has worked at the diner since 1983. Page’s father helped get her first waitressing job at the Osmond Coffee Shop, where she worked for 18 years.

After leaving the shop, she found part-time work at the Capitol Diner.

“I started off only a couple hours, a couple days each week,” she said. “Eventually I went full-time and the rest is history. I’ve been here for 32-and-a-half years.”

Jim Murray has been a customer since his mom began bringing him there as a baby.

“I’ve been coming here since I was a little kid. I used to spin around on the barstools and run up and down the (aisle),” he said. “Joyce is amazing. She’s very sweet. It’s like a family environment (there).”

Other customers pointed to pictures and other memorabilia hanging on the wall and explained that each item represents a memory, many with Page.

Once retired, the 70-year-old plans to spend time with her husband, Bobby Page; son, Corey Page; daughter-in-law Kristin Page; and two granddaughters Briana and Hailey Page.

“I’m going to spend a lot more time with my oldest granddaughter,” she said. “She’s going through some things. Grammy is going to be there for her.”

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

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Wayne Terminello, the owner of Fleetwood Media Productions in the Blood building in Lynn, says he has a good relationship with Lynn EDIC.

BY THOR JOURGENSEN

LYNN — The Economic Development and Industrial Corp. is reviewing plans to renovate the J.B. Blood building even as the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) Charter School adds classrooms in the Wheeler Street building.

KIPP houses 121 kindergarten students and offices in the Blood building and plans to add a first grade, pushing its enrollment to 240 students in September.

“We’ll be on two floors and adding to that,” said Caleb Dolan, KIPP’s Massachusetts executive director. “We love being in the heart of the city.”

EDIC owns the Blood building two blocks away from the Lynnway and Market Street and leases space in it. KIPP searched for classroom space last year after getting state approval to add an elementary school program to the middle school and high school the charter school operates in the Highlands.

Dolan said the Blood building is a temporary academic and administrative location while KIPP seeks a building to lease or purchase. He said the school wants to acquire long-term or permanent space to educate 600 kindergarten through fourth-grade students.

“We’d look at fall 2018 or 2019,” Dolan said.

James Cowdell, EDIC director, called the charter school “a good tenant and a good fit” for the Blood building, and said no other tenants will be relocated in the facility as a result of KIPP’s expansion.

Fleetwood Media Productions has been in the Blood building for eight years and owner Wayne Terminello said he has a good relationship with EDIC.

“Ideally, cost-wise, to stay here is my best bet,” he said.

Repair plans for the Blood building include extensive masonry and window replacement work. An estimate provided to EDIC lists 48,000-square-feet of masonry work, including repointing brick walls, washing exterior walls and repairing concrete surfaces.

The building has 146 windows with repairs and replacement costing $636,000. Masonry work cost estimates total $520,000 with staging, planning and work preparation costing $320,000 and interior work in the building estimated to cost $200,000.

No specific starting date for the renovation work has been set.

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

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Brickett Elementary School second-grader Camila Lima-Lopez raised $194 for the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser.

BY BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — Second-grader Camila Lima-Lopez saved her pennies for more than a year to help someone who needed them more than herself.

The 8-year-old student at Brickett Elementary School collected $194 for Pasta for Pennies, a national fundraiser sponsored by Olive Garden, to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  

“It can save someone else’s life and I think it’s amazing to help someone else,” Lima-Lopez said.

Elementary and middle school students collect donations to help find cures for blood cancers and ensure that patients have access to treatment.

As an incentive, the class that raises the most money at each school wins a pasta party courtesy of Olive Garden, the Italian family-style restaurant. The fundraiser has collected more than $288 million since it was established in 1994.

The Brickett School has participated in the project for more than five years, said Lima-Lopez’s second grade teacher Liz King. This year’s fundraising goal was $1,200. King is confident the school has reached it.

When Lima-Lopez presented her donation, King was speechless. She called Lima-Lopez’s mother to make sure it was OK for her make the sizable donation.

“I’ve been in Lynn for 15 years and I’ve never seen anything like this,” King said. “I just can’t stop crying today.”

“My teacher cried happy tears,” said Lima-Lopez. “I felt happy with what I did.”

Lima-Lopez said her family contributed when they heard she was collecting for the worthy cause. Wanting to do more, Lima-Lopez contributed cash she had saved from birthday gifts.

“When I told my mom, she said ‘are you sure?’ and I said ‘yes’ because I don’t need it so much,” Lima-Lopez said. “I want to help the ones who have cancer, asthma and other diseases.”

The students have a deeper understanding of what they are raising money for because a first-grader at the school is battling leukemia, King said. Eileen Cole, Brickett’s principal, told the students about the child’s illness during a school assembly.

At the beginning of the effort, a Pennies for Pasta staffer visited the school to explain to the children what cancer is in simple language.

“She showed the kids a demonstration of how bad blood attacks the good blood,” King said.

The presentation resonated with the students, she said.

“This fundraiser means a lot to our school,” King said.

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

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Robert Michael Linnane talks about his experiences as a homeless veteran.

By GABE MARTINEZ

LYNN — After seeing combat in Iraq before being discharged from the U.S. Army, David Sequeira returned home to fight more battles.

Faced with a divorce from his ex-wife and crippled by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the 39-year-old homeless veteran was forced to live on the couch of a friend’s house in Lynn.

“I started collecting unemployment and a little bit of money started coming in,” Sequeira said. “I looked online for any type of veterans program that would be suitable to help me at the time.”

Sequeira was one of 157 veterans who found homes with help from a Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development (LHAND) program to assist low-income veterans get back on their feet. The initiative assists homeless and those at-risk of being without a home.

Robert Michael Linnane, a former U.S. Marine Corps veteran, lived in a Washington Street apartment where he felt unsafe due to the drugs and violence that surrounded the building.

“I got out, and I was living in this place on Washington Street, it was 10 a.m., I looked down on the ground and eight feet away from me there was two needles sitting there,” Linnane said. Linnane, who struggled with stress, PTSD and alcoholism, said seeing those needles bothered him enough to move and seek the city’s help.  

LHAND helped Linnane find a one-bedroom apartment in Peabody for $950 a month. The agency gave him a $3,000 grant to pay for the first and last month’s rent and security deposit. The 59-year-old Vietnam War veteran, who collects a disability check, said he enjoys his quiet neighborhood and the new friends he’s made in town.

Both vets thanked LHAND for its work in helping them find permanent homes. Linnane praised his Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) case manager Yaritza DeJesus for her work in helping him find a new home in Peabody.

“Yari, she’s my savior,” he said.

Case managers like DeJesus and Kathleen Collins are veterans’ first contact with the organization.

When first contacted, they determine if the veteran is homeless, confirm their veteran status, and the weeks-long process for rent assistance gets rolling.

“There are challenges, but that’s part of it,” Collins said. “I’m glad we have a lot of resources in Lynn.”

Collins is the case manager for Sequeira, a native of the Republic of Cape Verde. Sequeira came to Lynn when he was 23, and was a mechanic in the Army for nine years.

Sequeira said he happened to find the SSVF and spoke to Harry MacCabe, who is the regional housing and services director for LHAND.

“He was very welcoming and he wanted to help, and he set me up with a (case) manager,” Sequeira said.

Sequeira now lives in Lynn with his mother, who came to live with him from Cape Verde.

Gabe Martinez can be reached at gmartinez@itemlive.com follow him on Twitter @gemartinez92.

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Justo Barrios as Jesus moves down South Common Street toward St. Joseph’s Church on Union Street during the Good Friday procession.

BY GABE MARTINEZ

LYNN — Faithful braved howling wind and pounding rain to see a live rendition of the Stations of the Cross.

Parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church took part in the 13th annual event that portrays the Passion of Jesus Christ.

“Our parishioners have beautiful traditions that remind them of their home countries,” said Rev. Israel Rodriguez. “This is a great way to gather as people of God and be moved.”

For the first three years, the church held the Good Friday procession inside. But since 2006, it has been held outdoors, rain or shine.

Eric Toz of Lynn, the procession’s director, said the event has grown annually.

“We usually have more people but the rain has made things difficult,” said Toz through a translator. “Usually as we start more people will join us throughout the city.”

The religious event, which is conducted in Spanish, began at 11:30 a.m. on the Commons, and proceeded toward City Hall Square and Liberty Street. It then went to Union Street before ending at the Parish Hall on Green Street.

Dora Garcia of Lynn, an organizer of the procession, said there are more than 150 participants, including children and adults.

The role of Jesus was played by Justo Barrios of Lynn. He carried a cross weighing 35 pounds, according to Garcia.

Juan Carlos Marin of Lynn played one of the thieves who was also crucified next to Jesus, and said the event was a way to demonstrate his faith.

“This is a way to show people what happened in the passion and bring them to church,” he said.

Marin said most of the participants would rather be home and warm, but this was a sacrifice to show others how seriously they took their faith.

Gabe Martinez can be reached at gmartinez@itemlive.com follow him on Twitter @gemartinez92.

LYNN — Anthony J. Leone, 45, of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tony was born June 5, 1970, in Lynn, son of the late Joseph R. and Sandra Leone. He was a lifelong Lynn resident, a 1989 graduate of Lynn Vocational and Technical Institute. He also attended North East Broadcasting School.

He worked as a technician at Osborne Pharmacy and Medical Supply for many years.

Tony loved all kinds of music he was an accomplished bass guitar player and played in many local bands including Disrupt, Pocket Lizards and VEDECYDE. He has been playing the bass since he was 12. He also enjoyed working in his garden, playing piano and enjoyed watching movies and was especially devoted to his family.

Tony is survived by his sister, Gina Leone of Lynn, his longtime devoted fiancé, Pam Raymond, of Lynn, his nephew, Troy Joseph LaMott of Lynn and his companion, Tiger the cat. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Service information: Tony’s funeral will be on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Sacred Heart Church, Boston Street, Lynn, at 11 a.m. There will be a time of visitation in the church prior to Mass beginning at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, West Peabody. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research, 313 Washington St., #310, Newton, MA 02458. For online condolences and register book please visit www.Pikenewhall.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.

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LYNN

Arrests

Omar Culbreath, 33, was arrested and charged with malicious damage to a motor vehicle, breaking and entering nighttime for a felony and an attempt to commit crime at 8:13 p.m. Saturday.

John Galvin, 25, of 8 Sunset Drive, Beverly, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at 12:20 a.m. Sunday.

Carrie Guthro, 41, of 30 Empire St., was arrested and charged with breaking and entering nighttime for a felony and assault and battery at 9:52 p.m. Saturday.

Devon Heard, 22, of 3 Moulton St., was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle at 11:40 a.m. Saturday.

Stefanie Jeantillorme, 24, of 7 Woodrow Wilson Court, Cambridge, was arrested and charged with destruction of property over $250 and malicious damage to a motor vehicle at 3:38 a.m. Saturday.

Joshua Leary, 23, of 18 Webb St., Middleton, was arrested and charged with defacing property (tagging), disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and trespassing at 2:17 a.m. Sunday.

Randy Nieves-Gonzalez, 20, of 67 Oakville St., was arrested and charged with breaking and entering nighttime for a felony, destruction of property over $250 and possession of a burglarious instrument at 10:43 p.m. Saturday.

Vaniamin Paliy, 18, of 10 Rockmere Gardens, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering nighttime for a felony, destruction of property over $250 and possession of a burglarious instrument at 10:45 p.m. Saturday.

Richard Pina, 58, of 50 Andrew St., was arrested and charged with urinating in public at 7:19 p.m. Saturday.

Noviezky Suero, 23, of 176 Broadway, Revere, was arrested and charged with destruction of property over $250 and malicious damage to a motor vehicle at 4:47 a.m. Saturday.

Aaron Vlahos, 34, of 129B River St., Middleton, was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and failure to stop/yield at 7:25 p.m. Saturday.

Cody Whitney, 19, of 33 Waverly St., was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, receiving a stolen motor vehicle and trespassing at 5:44 p.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:57 p.m. Friday at Euclid and Magnolia avenues; at 3:44 p.m. Friday at Adams and Lily streets; at 7:44 p.m. Friday at 180 Western Ave.; at 8:08 p.m. Friday at 158 Lewis St.; at 8:51 p.m. Friday at 540 Lynnfield St.; at 2:26 a.m. Sunday at 678 Washington St.; at 11:53 a.m. Saturday on Market Square; at 11:17 p.m. Saturday at Broadway and Springvale Avenue; at 1:09 a.m. Sunday at 99 Franklin St.; at 5:39 a.m. Sunday at 237 Chatham St.; at 2:39 p.m. Sunday at Lynnfield Street and Regina Road; at 4:18 p.m. Sunday at Lynn Shore Drive and Nahant Street.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 3:44 p.m. Friday at 74 Collins St.; at 9:30 p.m. Friday at 1100 Western Ave.; at 10:05 a.m. Saturday at 290 Maple St.; at 4:27 p.m. Saturday at 70 Rogers Ave.; at 10:08 a.m. Sunday at 368 Lynnfield St.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 2:32 a.m. Saturday on Oxford Street.

A report of an assault and battery at 2:25 p.m. Saturday on Federal Street; at 8:03 p.m. Saturday on Howard Street; at 2:46 p.m. Sunday on Cedar Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 3:45 p.m. Friday at 549 Lynnfield St.; at 8:15 p.m. Friday at 30 Franklin St.; at 8:13 a.m. Saturday at 99 N Common St.; at 12:22 p.m. Sunday at 14 La Grange Terrace; at 4:10 p.m. Sunday at Pet Express at 180 Commercial St.

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 6:51 p.m. Friday at 9 McKinley Terrace; at 7:03 p.m. Saturday at 15 Eutaw Ave.; at 11:54 p.m. Saturday at 249 Parkland Ave.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 3:02 p.m. Friday at Centerboard at 137 Broad St.; at 5:43 p.m. Friday at 61 Bulfinch St.; at 9:45 p.m. Friday at 55 Pacific St.; at 10:36 p.m. Friday on Breed Street; at 1:14 a.m. Saturday at 2 Hamilton Ave.; at 2:13 a.m. Saturday at 26 Lewis St.; at 2:46 a.m. Sunday at YMCA at 20 Neptune Blvd.; at 2:55 a.m. Saturday at 12 George St.; at 3:13 a.m. Saturday at 14 Sherman Terrace; at 3:33 a.m. Saturday at 109 Broad St.; at 8:32 a.m. Saturday at 309 Boston St.; at 11:28 a.m. Saturday at 109 Empire St.; at 4:32 p.m. Saturday at 5 Tracy Ave.; at 6:39 p.m. Saturday at 195 Union St.; at 8:29 p.m. Saturday at 3 Albany Terrace; at 9:23 p.m. Saturday at 198 Williams Ave.; at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at 7 Baldwin St.; at 12:04 a.m. Sunday at 2 Wentworth Place; at 12:36 a.m. Sunday at 6 Wardwell Ave.; at 2:58 a.m. Sunday at 480 Lynnway; at 3:06 a.m. Sunday at 14 La Grange Terrace; at 3:32 a.m. Sunday at 17 Huss Court; at 3:37 a.m. Sunday at 47 High Rock St.; at 5:04 a.m. Sunday at 132 Bay View Ave.; at 6:07 a.m. Sunday at 9 Kings Hill Drive; at 3:21 p.m. Sunday at McDonalds at 567 Lynnway; at 3:28 p.m. Sunday at 58 Cottage St.; at 4:09 p.m. Sunday at 224 Washington St.

A report of a juvenile problem at 3:56 p.m. Friday at 20 Central Ave.; at 12:39 p.m. Saturday at 130 Neptune Blvd.

A report of a missing person at 5 p.m. Friday at 551 Eastern Ave.; at 4:45 a.m. Saturday at 42 Newhall St.; at 4:56 a.m. Sunday at 10 Essex Court.

A report of a fight at 1:19 a.m. Saturday at Sagamore and Washington streets; at 2:29 a.m. Sunday at Shepard and Warren streets; at 7:55 p.m. Saturday at Goldfish Pond on Lafayette Park; at 11:57 p.m. at Fran’s Place at 776 Washington St.; at 3:11 a.m. Sunday at 43 High Rock St.; at 4:15 a.m. Sunday at 426 Summer St.

A report of an uninvited guest at 2:58 a.m. Saturday at 160 Neptune Blvd.; at 9:10 a.m. Saturday at 34 Tudor St.; at 1:17 p.m. Saturday at 269 Union St.; at 11:16 p.m. Saturday at 354 Broadway; at 11:57 p.m. Saturday at 354 Broadway; at 10:09 a.m. Sunday at 37 Adams St.; at 11:35 a.m. Sunday at 7 Baldwin St.

A report of a gunshot at 4:52 a.m. Sunday at 47 Beacon Hill Ave.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 6:42 p.m. Friday on Washington Street; at 7:33 p.m. Friday on Holyoke Street; at 10:44 a.m. Saturday on Allen Avenue; at 11:22 a.m. Saturday on Boston Street; at 2:39 p.m. Saturday on State Street; at 10:07 p.m. Saturday on Eastern Avenue.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 2:15 p.m. Friday at Rite Aid at 156 Lewis St.; at 3:50 p.m. Friday at Salem Five at 35 Boston St.; at 1:12 p.m. Saturday at Rite Aid at 156 Lewis St.; at 10:17 p.m. Saturday at 15 Bassett St.; at 7:50 a.m. Sunday at 129 Oxford St.; at 9:25 a.m. Sunday at 53 Woodlawn St.; at 11:27 a.m. Sunday at 508 Lynnway.

A report of motor vehicle theft at 5:28 p.m. Friday at 66 Kirtland St.; at 8:33 a.m. Saturday at 243 Chatham St.; at 10:41 a.m. Saturday at 1 Broad St.; at 3:56 p.m. Saturday at 142 Jackson St.

A report of a robbery at 4:03 p.m. Saturday at Lynnway and Tudor Street.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 4:18 p.m. Friday at 23 Lily St.; at 11:22 p.m. Friday at 26 Garland St.; at 3:28 p.m. Saturday at George’s Roast Beef at 124 Broad St.; at 8:38 a.m. Sunday at 32 Bay View Ave.

A report of vandalism at 1:07 a.m. Saturday at 112 Rockaway St.; at 9:29 p.m. Saturday at 625 Boston St.

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 5:15 p.m. Saturday on Lighthouse Lane.

Complaints

A report of a motor vehicle complaint at 8:11 a.m. Friday in the vicinity of Maple and Tedesco streets. A caller reported that near the intersection, a car “came out of one of the side streets almost striking the vehicle and another car.” He then stated that the car went up Maple and turned onto Lafayette Street, heading back towards town. While the incident occurred, he exchanged words and the other party “flashed a badge and gave the finger” to him. A female party at the residence called 911 to state that there was an officer at the door and wanted to know why he was there. She was informed it was regarding a motor vehicle complaint. The female party got off the phone with her husband, who was driving the car. She stated she was scared because her husband said it was the calling party who “flashed a badge and gave the finger.”

A report of deflated tires at 10:04 a.m. Friday in the vicinity of Creesy Street. A caller reported that someone has deflated his back rear tires. He stated that he may have parked in someone’s spot.

A report of gas/oil draining from a pipe at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the vicinity of Mooring Road. A caller reported a large amount of oil/gas coming from a drainage pipe in the area. DEP was notified. The substance appeared to be coming out of a sewer pipe. A DEP employee reported that the release had dissipated quite a bit and the sheen was almost gone after the installation of the booms by the fire department.

A report of a car egged at 4:57 p.m. Friday on Ocean Avenue.

A report of a house egged at 8:53 a.m. Saturday on Ocean Avenue.

A report of a hockey puck at 2:56 p.m. Saturday on Green Street. A caller reported that his son was down at the playground when he hit a hockey puck that ricocheted off the boards and went into a neighbor’s car. The caller stated he spoke with the owner, but the owner said this happens a lot and was going to be speaking with the police about the incidents.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 5:34 p.m. Friday on Naugus Avenue. A caller reported that he received a call from someone identifying himself as a Microsoft employee, who was going to clean up the viruses in her computer. She is having issues with her computer so she believed the caller. He stated that her warranty had expired and she needed to renew it. She gave him her credit card number and he stated that the card didn’t go through, so she gave him two additional credit cards. She now realizes that it was a scam. She closed or changed all of those accounts and it appears that they didn’t get any money from her. He also asked for her bank account number, which she refused to give. He also asked her to get a money gram, which she also refused.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 3:36 p.m. Saturday on Lincoln Avenue. A caller reported that it appeared someone attempted to take the change machine in the laundry mat. She stated she has who did it on tape, including what kind of car the person has.

PEABODY

Arrests

Denise Thomas, 44, of 16 Leach St., Apt. 2, Salem, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise over $100 and on a warrant at 2:04 p.m. Saturday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 11:21 p.m. Friday in the vicinity of Lowell and Lake streets. A neck injury was reported; at 1:19 a.m. Saturday at Tedeschi Food Shops at 154 Washington St. A tire was found and the car was in the parking lot of the fire station. Fire reported responding to the light pole that was down. The car was towed and fire moved the light pole; at 7:51 p.m. Saturday at Barbaro Liquors at 12 Foster St.; at 8:53 p.m. Saturday at Paddy Kelley’s at 154 Washington St.; at 3:43 a.m. Sunday on Warren Street. A caller reported a possible accident on Warren Street after hearing a loud crash. An officer found a vehicle with heavy, front end damage and multiple homes with property damage. The vehicle was towed.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 4:37 a.m. Saturday at Andover Drive and Loris Road. A caller reported a male into a pole with airbag deployment and possible injury. The pole was down with a wire blocking Route 114 East. State police were called to help with the shutdown of Route 114 West from 128. DPW was notified and will be bringing cones to the scene. The male party was transported to Lahey Hospital. The vehicle was towed and the road was closed for approximately two hours.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 8:44 p.m. Friday at YMCA at 259 Lynnfield St. A caller reported a smashed window and purse stolen, which contained multiple items.

Complaints

A report of dirt bikes racing in the roadway at 4:30 p.m. Friday at 35 Hampshire Road. An officer told the parties to stop for the night.

A report of suspicious activity at 1:13 a.m. Saturday at Paddy Kelley’s at 154 Washington St. A caller reported someone was trying to steal a car. An officer reported two men got into the wrong car; at 10:37 a.m. Saturday at 6 Pleasant St. and 44 Holten St. A caller reported two hispanic males peeing in his yard and was threatened by them when he asked them to find a bathroom.

A report of a disturbance at 9:35 a.m. Saturday at 22 Lynn St.; at 12:26 a.m. Sunday at Tannery Apartments at 50 Warren St.; at 1:21 a.m. Sunday at 57 Veterans Memorial Drive; at 1:33 a.m. Sunday in the vicinity of Lowe Street; at 2:26 a.m. Sunday at 28 Washington St.; at 3:13 a.m. Sunday at 7 Oak St.

A report of a neighborhood dispute at 10:21 p.m. Saturday at 10 Crowninshield St. A caller reported his neighbor is jumping up and down, causing a disturbance in the building. An officer met with both parties and attempted to mediate their differences.

A report of a road rage incident at 12:25 p.m. Sunday on Andover Street. A caller reported a drive of a blue Ford Focus threatening to stab another driver. Dispatch received another phone call saying the driver got onto Route One North and did show the knife, believed to be five inches long. State Police is handling the matter.

Fire

A report of a car fire at 10:25 a.m. Saturday at Santarpio’s Pizza at 71 Newbury St. The call was unfounded.

A report of an oven fire at 1:08 p.m. Sunday at CMCS at 22 Brown St. An officer reported no fire at the residence, as it was just a malfunction from an electric stove.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 9:06 a.m. Saturday at Garden Road and Shore Drive. Lynnfield Police stated that a caller reported her friend was overdosing on pills. An officer located the party inside of the apartment and requested Atlantic Ambulance for a possible overdose. The person was transported to Lahey North.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 5:32 p.m. Friday at Best Buy Mobile at 210B Andover St. A caller reported a stolen cell phone; at 4:24 p.m. Saturday at Shaw’s Supermarket at 210S Andover St. A caller reported her purse was lost or stolen.

A report of a stolen bicycle at 10:31 p.m. Saturday at Stop & Shop at 19 Howley St. The bike is valued at $125.

A report of a stolen motor vehicle at 11:24 a.m. Sunday at 18 King St.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 4:27 a.m. Saturday at Dunkin Donuts at 3 Central St. An officer reported the Verizon phone booth was kicked over. Verizon was notified.

SWAMPSCOTT

Arrests

Eleisiner Pena, 28, of 28 Verona St., Lynn, was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property over $250 and shoplifting by price tag tampering at 3:24 p.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6;28 a.m. Friday at 990 Paradise Road.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 3:15 a.m. Sunday on Suffolk Avenue. The party responded to Narcan and was transported to Salem Hospital.

Theft

A report of a robbery at 9:29 a.m. Saturday at 13 Roy St.

A report of a larceny at 9:47 a.m. Saturday at 230 Burrill St. A caller reported missing packages.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 6:10 p.m. Saturday at 13 Cherry Court. A caller reported four slashed tires.

North Shore Christian School students Annika Brink, left, and Rachel Brennan volunteering at My Brother’s Table.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — Eighth graders from North Shore Christian School are cooking up something nice at My Brother’s Table.

The student’s visited the soup kitchen at 98 Willow St. earlier this week to prepare and serve lunch to guests.

This week’s trip is the second the students have taken to serve My Brother’s Table, one of the largest soup kitchens on the North Shore. In December, the group joined a kindergarten class to distribute cookies and sing Christmas carols at the facility.

“This trip was different as it allowed us to really see behind the scenes,” said Jill Stutz, an eighth-grade teacher at the school. “Before, we came with our own food prepared and handed it out to the guests. This time, we were able to be a part of the process.”

The students arrived before lunch on Tuesday to help with preparation. While some children cleaned tables and chairs, others peeled carrots, sliced tomatoes and chopped cucumbers.

When the clients arrived, each student was assigned to a service station. Some students handed out sandwiches and snacks while others served soup, coffee or tea.

“The girls were quite the baristas as they became experts at adding cream and sugar to the coffee according to the guests requests,” Stutz said.

The students saw how efficiently the nonprofit is run and worked alongside regular volunteers to learn the ropes, she said. They helped serve lunch to more 100 guests.

“Several (guests) took the time to tell the students how thankful they were that they would come and help,” Stutz said.

As part of the school’s Branching Out program, each grade level chose to adopt an organization as its year-long outreach, said Priscilla Miro, the school’s admission director. The eighth-grade class selected My Brother’s Table.

The project gets students involved with doing different activities and service projects each week, Miro said.

“One of the reasons I am so thankful we can serve, is it gives the kids a chance to put others first,” Stutz said. “All around them they hear the message to look out for themselves and to think of what they want and what they need. Opportunities like this teach the kids that true greatness doesn’t come from focusing on themselves, it comes from serving others.”

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

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Front row from left, Sierra-Leone Chhoeun Mcclenningham Green, James Tilley Jr., Amalia Floyd, back row, Kayden Brazzo, Jaiden Wallace, Ian Brown and Jason Walfield participated in the Boston Ballet’s Citydance program at the Marblehead YMCA.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — Ten third-graders at Shoemaker Elementary School closed the curtain on their first ballet experience.

The students, Amalia Floyd, Sierra-Leone Chhoeun Mcclenningham Green, Ian Brown, Kayden Brazzo, James Tilley, Jaiden Wallace, Sailet Galvis, Leyka Louis, Aye Woghiren, and Jason Walfield participated in Boston Ballet’s Citydance program.

The students performed a recital at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA in Marblehead on Saturday, showcasing their moves.

Citydance annually provides 3,800 third-grade students from more than 100 Boston and North Shore public schools with tuition-free introductory dance classes. The goal is to enhance cultural awareness, foster creativity, self-expression and cultivate an appreciation for movement.

The introductory program is divided into three phases.

Between September and December, Boston Ballet faculty lead students in a sample dance class. While they learn about movement styles, elements of dance and performance, staff gauge the interest of students.

“Every year they offer to come in and show (the students) the dance,” said Christina Colella, Shoemaker’s principal. “If the kids show an interest or talent, they send a letter home to parents.”

Those students are invited to participate in a second phase, which involves eight weeks of intensive 90-minute Dance Discovery classes weekly. First, students participate in a 45-minute “Introduction to Ballet” session, followed by an additional 45-minute dance class, which fluctuates each week.

Instructors provide each student with a pair of dance shoes and dance attire for the girls and boys. Parents are responsible for getting their children to and from the classes.

The classes are held at various Boston Ballet Studios on the North Shore. Shoemaker students, as well as children from other area schools, attend the YMCA on Saturday afternoons.

“We learned a haitian dance,” Galvis said.

Brown said he has enjoyed learning about music theatre, hip-hop, and the flamingo, in addition to ballet. His brother, Trent, took advantage of the Citydance program two years ago as a third-grader. He enjoyed the classes so much that he enrolled in other, more advanced programs.

“I’m doing the next one (Phase III),” said Ian Brown.

The final segment is an introduction to the Boston Ballet School Experience, held in May. All students who complete it are invited to attend the program, which prepares them to gain a deeper understanding of Boston Ballet School’s curriculum.

The program offers students, who might not otherwise have the chance, to learn about dance. Colella said her K-5 school lacks a dance program.

Of the 10 participating Shoemaker third-graders, nine said they had never taken a dance class before. All said they were interested in participating in the next phase of classes.

“It’s a really nice program,” Colella said.

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

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Pete Pedro talks about how sports have helped him through a difficult time. 

By STEVE KRAUSE

LYNN — Resting on the flue of his wood-burning stove is a sheet-metal rendering of a pistol, with the name “Pete Pedro” under it.

“Pistol” Pete Pedro” became his nickname as he created a legacy for himself as one of the city’s Top 10 athletes of all time at Lynn Trade, now Lynn Vocational Technical Institute.

“You know who gave me that nickname?” Pedro asked. “(Former Item executive sports editor) Red Hoffman, back in the 1950s.”

That legacy and moniker has ensured his enduring popularity here. Pedro, a Lynn native, said he is grateful at how well he has been served by his athletic past. That was never made clearer to him than last year. At the time, his son, Anthony “Ricky” Pedro, died at 47, just hours after he’d talked to his mother and Pedro’s wife, Gloria, on the telephone.

On Saturday, Pedro quietly explained the nightmare of learning about his son’s sudden turn for the worse, which occurred last November. His voice grew even softer as he described how his family gathered at Union Hospital and were told that doctors couldn’t stop the internal bleeding that caused his son’s death. Five minutes after the family visited him to say their goodbyes, he was gone.

“The Pedro family has been blessed,”he said. “We have wonderful friends, all throughout Lynn, and all those friends, from all walks of life, were there for us. You should have seen our house. There were so many flowers. And the food? You could have fed a football team with all the food.”

But what really helped Pedro cope with the tragedy were his grandchildren, especially Ricky’s sons, Eric and Stephen. Eric played for the Division 1 state finalist boys’ hockey team, and scored a goal in last week’s championship game against Franklin. Also, Alex Pedro, son of Peter Pedro Jr., swims for Lynn Classical. While Pedro has always attended their various games and meets, they took on added significance last winter. Pedro was convinced he felt his son’s presence at Eric’s hockey games.

“I’d swear Ricky was watching over him,” Pedro said. “I know he was. Ricky used to talk about him all the time — his hockey. I know Ricky would have been so proud of him. Both (Eric and Stephen) have done well. But both miss their father very much.”

Pedro cannot say enough about the support he received from St. Mary’s staff, from the administration to the janitors.

“Everybody, from the principal, to the teachers, custodians … honest to God, they have been wonderful,” he said.

As has his son-in-law, Dave Brown, St. Mary’s boys’ basketball coach. Brown’s basketball team went all the way in Division 4, beating Maynard, 61-52, earlier this month in the title game at Springfield College. Pedro went along for that ride too.

“David has been wonderful to me since he started coaching,” Pedro said. “He comes and picks me up and brings me to the school. I ride the bus to and from the road games. I work setting up the concession stand for the home games.”

One of the nice aspects about growing up in Lynn is how many people rallied to his side when his son died, Pedro said.

“There are so many caring people,” he said. “And all the people who come up to tell you they’re sorry, it makes you feel good. It’s important to know that people care as much as they do.”

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
A sweeping view of Lynn.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — When it comes to the contentious issue of whether nonprofits should contribute cash in lieu of taxes, many of the city’s power brokers are silent.

“The issue is not on our front burner,” said Leslie Gould, president and CEO of the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce, before she announced the interview “off the record.”

Lori Abrams Berry, executive director of the Lynn Community Health Center, a nonprofit that operates five facilities in the city, also shut down the conversation.

“I do not want to participate in that story,” she said. “It’s controversial, and I don’t particularly want to comment on it.

Deb Ansourlian, executive director of Girls Incorporated, was also reluctant to talk, saying she didn’t want to be quoted in a story about that issue.

Robert Norton, president and CEO of North Shore Medical Center, which includes Union Hospital, was unavailable for comment.

Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy did not return calls and through a spokeswoman referred questions to Peter Caron, the city’s chief financial officer.

Taso Nikolakopoulos, owner of John’s Roast Beef and a former chairman of the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce, said he’s not surprised that no one wants to talk about it. “That issue is like the third rail in Lynn,” he said. “On one hand, nonprofits are struggling financially and it would be a hardship for them to come up with a payment to the city and any contribution would reduce services for residents.”

But others say Lynn has a limited amount of commercial real estate and some of it is being occupied by nonprofits who pay nothing in real estate taxes.

“If a PILOT is implemented, that’s a big chunk of revenue the city can receive, ”Nikolakopoulos said.

At issue is legislation on Beacon Hill that would give cities and towns the option to negotiate Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements with landowning tax-exempt organizations. Under the terms of the bill, charities can make cash or in-kind contributions to communities instead of property taxes. Typically, communities like Boston, who have used PILOTs since 2012, ask for about 25 percent of what the tax bill would be.

In Lynn, the total assessed value of all real estate is $6.39 billion. Of that number, charities – excluding city and state buildings, schools and churches – comprise $108.7 million of it. If the charities were taxed at the commercial rate, it would provide $3.5 million in tax dollars. Should Lynn adopt a PILOT that asks for 25 percent of the assessed value, it would add $864,000 to the city’s $290 million budget.

The revenue-raising plan is based on the estimated cost of providing city services, including police and fire protection, snow removal, and emergency medical treatment, which account for about 25 percent of the city’s budget.

For example, Union Hospital’s property on Lynnfield Street is assessed at $18 million and would be taxed at $577,656 annually if it was a for-profit business. Under an agreement to pay 25 percent of that, the hospital’s contribution would be $144,414.

Boston, one of the first cities to launch a PILOT, has raised nearly $100 million since 2012. The initiative was launched by former City Councilor Stephen Murphy, who insisted that nonprofits pay their fair share. Former Mayor Thomas M. Menino convinced 49 nonprofits, which own property valued at $15 million or more, to contribute. 

“I certainly think it warrants a conversation,” said James Cowdell, executive director of the Economic Development & Industrial Corp. of Lynn. “A model with nonprofits of a certain size, that own their buildings, volunteering a sum that reflects the police, fire, and DPW portion of a standard commercial rate, at least merits consideration

But Lynn City Council President Dan Cahill said unlike Boston, Lynn lacks giant institutions with billion-dollar endowments such as Harvard University, Boston College and Boston University.

Cahill said targeted PILOTs work, such as the agreement that was struck with the Visiting Nurse Association when it built a new facility at 210 Market St. that is assessed at $4.4 million. In addition, deals were made with the Abbott House Nursing Home, which owns the property at 28 Essex St. that is assessed at $1.2 million; and the Raw Arts Works building in Central Square that is valued at $642,000. In total, they donate about $50,000 annually.

As far as implementing a broader program that would impact some or all of the city’s five dozen nonprofits, Cahill said that’s part a very large discussion that has not yet happened in the city.

“It makes sense for Boston’s nonprofits to pay because they have massive colleges and universities with billion-dollar endowments,” he said. “But in Lynn, our charities are considerably smaller and run on a shoestring budget.”

Mark Kennard, executive director of Project Cope, an affiliate of Bridgewell, a nonprofit that provides assistance to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities at 22 Lynn locations, said the nonprofits are a vibrant sector of the city and make a huge contribution to the economy. But he is ambivalent about whether charities should be required to make payments.

“I have operated a nonprofit for many years and we certainly use city services, and in that respect paying some kind of PILOT makes absolute sense,” said Kennard, a founding member of the Lynn Nonprofit Business Association.

“But some nonprofits are vehemently opposed to it and fear it opens a can of worms because it would take money away from core services of their mission. And if some groups contribute, then there will be pressure on others to do the same.”

When asked if any nonprofits have stepped forward to pay, he said “no.”

Geoffrey Beckwith, executive director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, an advocacy group on behalf of cities and towns, said PILOTs are a matter of fairness.

“The basic premise behind PILOTs is equity, especially for communities that have a concentration of nonprofits,” he said. “Communities provide police, fire, public works and emergency response. Many communities lose a substantial portion of their tax base because of the nonprofits and that burdens all taxpayers.”

Caron, the city’s CFO, said he lacks the statutory authority to make any nonprofit pay.

“It’s really a question of the political will from the council and the mayor to put pressure on these entities,” he said. “I’ve heard talk about this issue, but there’s been no follow up. No one wants to jump on it.”

There’s at least one elected official who thinks it’s a good idea.

City Councilor Wayne Lozzi said he supports the concept, but wants to make sure the threshold is set high enough so that smaller nonprofits are not hit with a big bill.

“Whoever drafted the tax-exempt rules years ago missed the fact that the city provides police and fire safety services,” he said. “They should kick in something.”

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com