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

Carlo Abate, 38, of 12 Brookfield Lane, Saugus, was arrested on warrant charges of assault and battery, shoplifting by concealing merchandise, Class A drug possession, Class B drug possession and operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license at 4:14 p.m. Monday.

Irene Berberena, 32, of 11 Harwood St., was arrested and charged with violation of a harassment prevention order at 6:18 p.m. Monday.

Wendpulumde Bouda, 24, of 12324 Briarbush Lane, Potomac, was arrested and charged with two counts of receiving stolen property at 2:51 p.m. Monday.

Joseph Dulcetta, of 4 Jordan St., Revere, was arrested on a warrant charge of Class B drug possession at 4:44 p.m. Monday.

Ingmar Pojoy, 22, of 18 Lowell St., was arrested and charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, firearm violation with one prior violent/drug crime, possession of a firearm without a firearm identification card and unlawful possession of ammo without a firearm identification card at 5:28 a.m. Tuesday.

Haydee Quezada, 28, of 856 Western Ave., was arrested and charged with violation of a harassment prevention order at 6:36 p.m. Monday.

Joseph Singleton, 29, of 9 Littles Lane, Peabody, was arrested and charged with trespassing at 11:28 p.m. Monday.

Tamika Wilson, 39, of 111 Washington St., was arrested and charged with trespassing at 11:30 p.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:30 p.m. Monday at 160 Neptune Blvd.; at 4:16 p.m. Monday on Ford Street; at 4:19 p.m. Monday at 381 Summer St.; at 10:47 p.m. Monday at 502 Western Ave.; at 11:32 p.m. Monday at Franklin and Hanover streets; at 12:42 p.m. Tuesday at 35 Washington St.; at 12:54 p.m. Tuesday at Boston and Federal streets.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 12:44 a.m. Tuesday at 97 Broad St.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 5:14 p.m. Monday on Lynnway.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 5:10 p.m. Monday at 9 Breed St.; at 7:33 p.m. Monday at 56 Bulfinch St.; at 8:22 p.m. Monday at 4 Adams St. Extension; at 8:42 p.m. Monday at 122 Chestnut St.; at 9:25 p.m. Monday at 119 Lewis St.; at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at 107 Hollingsworth St.; at 2:57 a.m. Tuesday on Federal Street; at 3:44 a.m. Tuesday at 121 Franklin St.; at 4:11 a.m. Tuesday at 104 Ocean St.; at 6:05 a.m. Tuesday at 8 Chase St.; at 7:29 a.m. Tuesday at 26 Essex Circle; at 11:41 a.m. Tuesday at 9 Trenton Terrace.

A report of a bomb threat at 4:01 a.m. Tuesday at 500 Lynnfield St.

Theft

A report of motor vehicle theft at 4:03 p.m. Monday at North Common and Park streets.

A report of a larceny at 4:18 p.m. Monday at 4 Mudge St.; at 12 p.m. Tuesday at 21 Beach Road.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 6:16 p.m. Monday at 106 Timson St.

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 5:37 a.m. Tuesday at Chatham Street and Williams Avenue.  

Police log: 3-14-2017

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A woman reported at 5:43 p.m. Monday on Gerry Street she came into station to drop drugs in the destruction box and thought that she might have accidentally dropped her purse, license and credit cards in the box. She called back to report that she found the purse at home and didn’t drop it in the box.

PEABODY

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:22 p.m. Monday at 494 Lowell St. and 2 Priscilla Lane; at 7:07 p.m. Monday at YMCA at 259 Lynnfield St.; at 8:45 p.m. Monday at Eastern Bank at 37 Foster St. A caller reported a car struck the building and a parked vehicle; at 12:36 a.m. Tuesday at 33 Martinack Ave.; at 10:03 a.m. Tuesday at 0 Laurine Road and 14 Lincoln Road.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 5:21 p.m. Monday at 1 Ian Circle; at 6:38 p.m. Monday at Sully’s Brand at 119 Foster St.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 3:32 p.m. Monday at 84 Goodale St. A caller reported his children were playing in the fenced in yard and a suspicious man was trying to get the kids to go over to the fence; at 11:41 a.m. Tuesday on Birney Street. A caller reported that two men in a blue Ford Ranger were removing a snowblower from a white box truck. Police reported the generator removed from the box truck was the property of the passenger in the Ford Ranger.

A report of a disturbance at 4:13 p.m. Monday at Extended Stay America at 200 Jubilee Drive; at 8:07 p.m. Monday at Northshore Mall at 210N Andover St.; at 2:03 a.m. Tuesday at 16 Crowninshield St.

Fire

A report of a structure fire at 7:53 p.m. Monday at City of Peabody at 50 Coolidge Ave. A pumping station on fire was reported.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 4:57 p.m. Monday at 12 Wheatland St. A woman walked into the station to report a stolen snowblower.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 10:08 a.m. Monday at 430 Paradise Road.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 10:46 p.m. Monday at 55 Lewis Road.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — A 22-year-old Lynn man was arrested in connection with a March 7 shooting that left an Eastern Avenue apartment damaged.

Ingmar Pojoy, of 18 Lowell St., was arrested on Tuesday morning and charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, firearm violation with one prior violent/drug crime, possession of a firearm without a firearm identification card and unlawful possession of ammo without a firearm identification card.

Police responded to a report of gunshots at 629 Eastern Ave. shortly after 4 p.m. March 7. The resident of an apartment, a 25-year-old man, let them in and showed officers a bullet hole in the living room ceiling wall. He also showed police a discharge round on the floor, and told them a shooting had just happened, Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said.

Officers went to the upstairs apartment, directly above the damaged unit, and found no one there, but saw a bullet hole going down to the other floor, Donnelly said.

Man shows police bullet hole in ceiling

Pojoy was allegedly in that upper apartment where the bullet was shot, so police got a search and arrest warrant for the suspect at 18 Lowell St. Lynn Police also enlisted the State Police Special Tactical Operations (STOP) Team, because Pojoy is a known gang member of MS-13, who has a violent history with weapons, Donnelly said.

Police went to the Lowell Street residence at around 5 a.m., and Pojoy tried to flee out the upstairs window, but the STOP team ordered him to halt and show his hands. Pojoy went back into the house, and was arrested without further incident. Police didn’t find the gun, Donnelly said.

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

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — Despite a 27 percent reduction in employees nationwide since 2006, the region’s U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hiring.

John Meuse, Lynn’s postmaster, said he plans to employ as many as three dozen letter carriers over the next 18 months to replace retirees.  

“There’s a need because the post office is short-staffed,” Meuse said. “Through attrition, that’s the avenue we have and more people are scheduled to retire soon.”

These so-called non-career positions, known as city carrier assistants, start at $16.06 an hour with immediate health benefits, available overtime and leave time. Within a year, these carriers are eligible to apply for a career position with improved benefits including a federal pension.

“It’s a good and very rewarding career,” Meuse said. “If you do your time, you have the opportunity to move into a career position with better benefits.”

Candidates must be 18, a legal U.S. resident and have two years of driving experience. Positions are also available as auto mechanics and truck drivers.

Meuse said in addition to six immediate openings for carriers in Lynn, more positions are coming up in Nahant, Swampscott and Saugus.  

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In an agreement with Amazon.com, postal carriers deliver parcels on Sunday. Under the terms of the deal, the online retailer delivers packages from its warehouses to USPS sites late Saturday or Sunday and the agency drops them at customers’ doorsteps.

The best candidates have an excellent driving record and are willing to work outdoors, he said.

The USPS is the nation’s second largest employer and one of the nation’s biggest employers of veterans. Its shipping and packages business experienced strong performance last year with revenue growth of $2.4 billion, or 15.8 percent, according to filings.

But it was offset by a decline in first class mail revenue of $925 million, or 3.3 percent. After accounting for $5.8 billion in retiree health benefits, the USPS posted a net loss of $5.6 billion in 2016.

The Postal Service’s shrinking workforce and increased reliance on non-career employees has stemmed from the dramatic decrease in Americans’ mail usage, according to Government Executive, an online news service which did an analysis of the job losses. As revenues dropped, management turned to personnel costs which represented 78 percent of operating expenses in fiscal 2014, to bring the organization out of the red.

Between fiscal years 2010 and 2014, more than 55,000 postal employees accepted separation incentives ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 per person. Nearly all of the other job losses have stemmed from attrition: simply not filling a vacancy when an employee retires or leaves.

Megan Brennan, the U.S. Postmaster General, started her career as a letter carrier.

To see openings and to apply go to: http://about.usps.com/careers/.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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

PHOTOS BY SPENSER HASAK, OWEN O’ROURKE, JIM WILSON, PAULA MULLER and BOB ROCHE
Waves crash into Lewis Cove in Nahant as the storm moves in.

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
Power lines were downed after a tree fell onto a single-family home at 14 Roy St.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

SWAMPSCOTT — A large tree toppled onto a Roy Street home on Tuesday afternoon, causing major damage to its front awning and roof, downing power lines and knocking out electricity on the street, but the residents weren’t injured.

Firefighters and police responded to the scene at 14 Roy St., shortly after 3 p.m.

Swampscott Fire Capt. Graham Archer said it looked like the tree may have been compromised, which may have contributed to it coming down, along with snow weight and wind from Winter Storm Stella.

“I guess the age of the tree and the wind brought it down,” Archer said.

Lester Otero, 35, said he lives there with his family of five, including his three children. He said he was home when the tree came down, and that it scared him and his family. He said they were waiting to learn whether they could remain there or would have to find somewhere to go for the night.

“Everything’s OK,” Otero said. “Nothing happened inside the house.”

Parking ban up at 12 a.m.; no school Wednesday

Archer said the tree caused structural damage to the single-family home. He said the roof and awning were taken out by the tree, but it didn’t appear to go through any part of the home. He said the side of the house, apart from the awning, was still intact, along with the rest of the dwelling.

“We do have the building inspector coming down for his assessment, but as far as we’re able to see, the house should still be able to be occupied,” Archer said. “The damage doesn’t look that bad.”

Gino Cresta, department of public works director, said about two hours after the incident that National Grid came and took the wires. The street was also opened up. He said DPW crews would be able to clean up the tree by Thursday, as they also have to work to clear out from the rest of the winter storm damage. He said it was a relatively healthy town tree that came down, but there had been no issues or complaints about it before.

The tree damaged several electrical services to homes, and knocked out power in the immediate area. Archer said he expected power to be restored within several hours of the crash.

In addition, Archer said the car in the driveway of 18 Roy St. was also heavily damaged, when the tree toppled on top of it. The residents, a couple living with their young son, declined to give their names or comment, but did say their car was the one damaged.

Jeremy Clay, 40, a neighbor, said he was upstairs in his home when he heard a pole crack. He looked out the window and saw it coming down.

“I just heard a loud crack here and then I heard some scratching and saw all of the wires coming down and hit the front of this building here,” Clay said about the Otero home.

He said the power went off, and predicted that it would be out for three days. He said the tree had been an issue before it came down.

“This tree is rotted out,” Clay said. “It’s rotted all the way to the center. It shouldn’t even have been there. I think the city should have cut it down before now.”

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Neighbor Belkis Cabrera, 59, said she was hoping the trunk of the tree could be moved so crews could fix the wires. Luckily, she said, the power outage wasn’t an immediate concern for her and her family.

“Our computers were charged and our laptops,” she said. “We’re watching movies for now. Thank God I cooked early because we have an electric stove, so I cooked early, being a grandma. It’s kind of scary because it’s dangerous.”

Earlier in Lynn, about a three-minute drive away, a large tree branch fell onto a two-family home at 26 Melvin Ave., puncturing the roof and going into the attic, according to Lynn District Fire Chief Tim Collier. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m.

District Fire Chief Stephen Archer said two second-floor residents were home, a man and a woman. The first-floor residents were not home at the time, he said.

Stephen Archer said the building inspector was notified and the tree would have to be removed before a determination could be made on whether the building is habitable.

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

LYNN — Joyce A. Smith, age 64, of Lynn, died Tuesday in Salem Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Joseph C. Smith, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. Raised in Malden, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Mary Titus. She had lived in Lynn for more than 30 years.

Joyce had worked as a baker for various Stop and Shop locations for 25 years. She loved Revere Beach and enjoyed crocheting. She was a member of an Antique Car club and loved driving her 1967 Lincoln Continental. Her greatest joy came from being with her family and spending time with her dogs.

In addition to her husband, she leaves three daughters and their spouses; Victoria and Joseph Lessard of Westfield, Maine, Laura Saulnier and Christie Plano of Peabody, and Pamela and David Long of Lynn; seven grandchildren; Tabitha Rosario, Jamey Lessard, Andrew Lessard, Joseph Rosario, Patrick Lessard, Ariella Long and Iziah Lessard; her great-grandchild; Jayden Carrion; her brother; Daniel Titus, her sister; Gloria Neal; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Victor, Robert and Richard Titus, and Mary Rouse.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23rd St., NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.

LYNN — Reginald Thomas Lilly, 80, of Lynn, passed away on March 13, 2017. He was the husband of the late Janet (Masse) Lilly. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Reginald and Florence (Rowland) Lilly. Tom was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School.

He is survived by his step-daughter, Lesa de Leon; his twin sister, Regina (Lilly-Fitzgibbons) Jones; grandchildren, Patrick Finnerty, and Brianna and Alexa de Leon; great-grandchildren, Tristen Finnerty, and Shayla Ruiz; and nephews, Gerald and Jason Fitzgibbons.

Service information: A graveside service will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn on Friday, March 17, at 12 p.m. Please gather at the main entrance on Boston Street at 11:45 a.m. Arrangements by CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, Lynn.

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

Kendall Bridges was arrested on a warrant charge of trespassing at 12:47 p.m. Wednesday.

Amanda Elwell, 34, of 26 Winter St., Saugus, was arrested and charged with two counts of shoplifting by concealing merchandise at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday.

Robert Nunes, 35, of 26 Washington St., was arrested on warrant charges of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, assault and battery, failure to stop for police, Class A drug possession, Class B drug possession, resisting arrest, failure to stop/yield, trespassing, disorderly conduct and special speeding violation at 5:23 p.m. Tuesday.

Jonathan Roy, 30, of 1 Loring Ave., Swampscott, was arrested on warrant charges of two counts of larceny, breaking and entering nighttime for a felony and receiving stolen property at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:42 p.m. Tuesday at 35 Washington St.; at 12:54 p.m. Tuesday at Boston and Federal streets; at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday at 29 Eastern Ave.; at 3:02 p.m. Tuesday at 244 Lynnfield St.; at 3:53 p.m. Tuesday at 444 Broadway; at 4:19 p.m. Tuesday at Compare Supermarket at 2 Adams St. Extension; at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday at Eastern Avenue and Essex Street; at 5:31 p.m. Tuesday at 16 City Hall Square; at 6:14 a.m. Wednesday at Nina’s Market at 51 Essex St.; at 7:08 a.m. Wednesday on Western Avenue; at 9:04 a.m. Wednesday at 223 Den Quarry Road; at 12:47 p.m. Wednesday at 391 Chatham St.; at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday at 43 Magnolia Ave.; at 2:57 p.m. Wednesday at Bay State Road and Calledare Way

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 3:26 p.m. Tuesday on Elm Street; at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Eastern Avenue and Essex Street; at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday on Chase Road.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday at 182 Chestnut St.; at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Mt Pleasant and Ridgeway streets.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 2:03 p.m. Tuesday at 7 Willow St.; at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday at 43 State St.; at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday at 103 Broad St.; at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday at 116 New Park St.; at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday at 20 Sigourney St.; at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday at 30 Waverly St.; at 1:16 p.m. Wednesday at 101 North Common St.; at 2:48 p.m. Wednesday at Mall Street and Western Avenue.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 2:39 p.m. Wednesday on Sanderson Avenue.

Theft

A report of a robbery at 5:08 p.m. Tuesday at 526 Western Ave.; at 5:14 p.m. Tuesday at Washington Street and Western Avenue.

A report of a larceny at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday at 108 Boston St.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 9:39 a.m. Wednesday at 98 Western Ave.

Police log: 3-15-2017

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A report of a tree/branch down at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday on Ocean Avenue; at 12 p.m. Tuesday on Pleasant Street; at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday at Maverick Street and Maverick Court. A caller reported a large tree had come down across Maverick Street where it splits to the left. The tree department was notified. Electric Light was notified as the limb was entangled in the wires. No power was reported from Fox Run. Power was later restored to the area; at 12:38 p.m. Tuesday on Pleasant Street; at 12:54 p.m. Tuesday on Lime Street. A caller reported a tree limb down just past the Charter School. Police reported the road was impassable, but people were going over the wire, which appeared to be a cable wire. Cones were placed; at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday on Foss Terrace; at 1:06 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Vernon and Abbot streets. Police reported the road was impassable a water department plow attempted to push the limb out of the way. The tree department couldn’t get to it for hours; at 1:16 p.m. Tuesday on Flint Street; at 1:19 p.m. Tuesday on Flint Street; at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday on Fader Place; at 1:26 p.m. Tuesday on Prince Street; at 1:42 p.m. Tuesday on May Street; at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday on Pickwick Road; at 2:09 p.m. Tuesday on Weston Road; at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday at Humphrey Street and Winthrop Avenue; at 3:08 p.m. Tuesday at Atlantic Avenue and Casino Road; at 3:36 p.m. Tuesday on Beacon Street; at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday at Roundhouse Road and School Street; at 4:17 p.m. Tuesday on Trager Road; at 4:44 p.m. Tuesday at Gerald Road and Atlantic Avenue.

A caller reported her chimney cap was blowing off at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday on Prospect Street, and she had to move her car, but she didn’t know where to move it. She was told it was OK to park it on the street.

A report of a cable wire down at 1:04 p.m. Tuesday on Atlantic Avenue. A cable wire across the road was reported and cars were driving across it; at 1:11 p.m. Tuesday on Beacon Street; at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday on Arnold Terrace.

A report of service riped off the house at 1:43 p.m. Tuesday on Devereux Street. The road was blocked and electric light responded. The meter was ripped off of the house. Police later reported the service was back on the house and energized, but the residents were advised to contact an electrician.

A report of a tree hitting a house at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday on Charlotte Road. A caller reported a tree just struck the side of her house and was unsure if there was any damage. Electric Light responded as some limbs were on the wires, but passed by the house and reported no damage to it. There was reportedly a limb on the front of the house and it was a town-owned tree. The tree department responded.

A report of a wire down at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday on Baldwin Road; at 4:18 p.m. Tuesday at Warwick Terrace and Everett Paine Boulevard; at 4:57 p.m. Tuesday on Beacon Street; at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday on Gregory Street; at 2:29 a.m. Wednesday on Atlantic Avenue

A report of a tree on wires/roof at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday on Gerry Street. A caller reported a tree came down in the bicycle storage area. Some of it was on the roof resting on the electrical service that comes into the station and was also putting “tremendous” pressure on the phone poles. It was removed by the light department.

A report of a tree against a house at 4:06 p.m. Tuesday on Shorewood Road.

A report of neighbors arguing at 4:21 p.m. Tuesday on Orchard Circle. Police reported an ongoing issue between neighbors arguing about snow. The caller reported it happens every time it snows and the police never do anything about it.

A caller reported a pole snapped and came down at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday on Front Street. Police reported it was next to the bathroom up in the park, and the whole pole came down with wires attached.

A caller reported large “boulders of snow” left behind by plows that will freeze overnight and the road will be impassable at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday on Harris Street.

A caller reported at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday on Orne Street that the next door neighbor had people over snow blowing her driveway and she is elderly. Police told him that it was not unreasonable during a storm to snow blow.

A caller reported his neighbor was using his snowblower too late at night at 12:04 a.m. Wednesday on Mohawk Road.

The Marblehead fire captain called at 6:07 a.m. Wednesday that she had received a direct call from a plow operator stating that he needed a jump start. She told him the department doesn’t jump cars and recommended that he call dispatch. When he asked if it was a police dispatch, and she replied that it was, he suddenly hung up the phone.

PEABODY

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday at 52 Central St. and 2 Warren St.; at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Apartments at 22 Pulaski St.; at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday at Lowell Street and 373 Corinne St.; at 12:19 p.m. Tuesday at New England Meat Market at 62 Walnut St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday at 122 Lowell St.

Complaints

A report a tree down at 2:26 p.m. Tuesday at 780 Lowell St. The fire department reported a tree had fallen that knocked down some power lines. Police reported the tree was removed and the wires were secured; at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday at 19 Jefferson Road; at 3:27 p.m. Tuesday at 55 Perley Ave. A tree came down on wires; at 3:34 p.m. Tuesday at 12 Shillaber St. A tree, telephone and cable wires were reported down. The street was coned off; at 3:58 p.m. Tuesday at 60 Winona St. A utility pole was reported down in the area. Police reported the street was blocked off; at 4:44 p.m. Tuesday at 3 Judith Road. The tree reportedly fell on a truck; at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday on Arielle Lane.

A report a wire down at 3:36 p.m. Tuesday at 15 Hancock St.; at 5:16 p.m. Tuesday at 32 Lake St.; at 12:44 p.m. Tuesday at 12 Shillaber St. Low wires and a possibly cracked pole were reported.

A report of a neighborhood dispute at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday at Tremont Auto Sales at 97 Tremont St. An employee reported a neighbor shoveling snow onto his property. A tree also fell and struck a “junk” vehicle in the parking lot.

An Eisenhower Road caller reported at 6:33 p.m. Tuesday that her husband’s fingers were severed in a snowblower accident. He was taken to Lahey Hospital in Burlington.

A coyote stuck in a trap was reported at 7:01 p.m. Tuesday at 20 Farnham Ave. Police reported the coyote left prior to their arrival.

An elderly couple reported that someone was snow blowing their sidewalk in at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 34 Harris St. Police reported there didn’t seem to be an issue; the sidewalks were never taken care of and it didn’t appear that anyone had snow blowed recently.

Fire

A report of a fire at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday at 62 Russell St. A transformer on fire was reported. Police reported the transformer was sparking upon arrival, but had stopped and no flames were showing; at 6:28 p.m. Tuesday at 154A Shore Drive. A caller reported a sparking transformer in the area.

REVERE

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 7:32 a.m. Monday on Park Avenue; at 9:55 a.m. Monday at Foster Street and Park Avenue; at 12:34 p.m. Monday on Brown Circle; at 12:51 p.m. Monday on Broadway. Diana Cruz-Dubon, 26, of 19 Cottage St., Chelsea, was summoned for allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle. Dany Antunez, 33, of 19 Cottage St., Chelsea, was summoned for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle; at 1:16 p.m. Monday at North Shore Road and Dehon Street; at 2:40 p.m. Monday at Beachmont Train Station on Winthrop Avenue; at 3:26 p.m. Monday at Malden Street and Gore Road; at 6:14 p.m. Monday on Broadway; at 10:14 p.m. Monday at Speedway on Lee Burbank Highway; at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday on Endicott Avenue; at 12:39 p.m. Tuesday on Revere Street; at 1:17 p.m. Tuesday at Cronin Rink on Revere Beach Parkway.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 1:32 p.m. Monday on Brown Circle.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 8:16 p.m. Monday on Crest Avenue; at 6:59 p.m. Tuesday on Reservoir Avenue.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 11:02 p.m. Monday on Proctor Avenue.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday on Reservoir Avenue.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:14 a.m. Monday at Rumney Flats on Ward Street; at 4:12 a.m. Monday at Revere Housing Authority on Hichborn Street; at 7:07 a.m. Monday at Bank of America on Squire Road; at 12:37 p.m. Monday at Susan B. Anthony School on Newhall Street; at 2:02 p.m. Monday on Cooledge Street; at 5:08 p.m. Monday at Revere Beach Train Station on Shirley Avenue; at 1:11 a.m. Tuesday at BK’s Bar & Grille on Ocean Avenue; at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday on North Marshall Street; at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday on Lucia Avenue; at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday on North Shore Road; at 10:34 p.m. Tuesday on Wave Avenue.

A report of a tree down at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday on Waldemar Avenue.

A report of a wire or pole down at 2:26 p.m. Tuesday on Fenley Street; at 2:32 p.m. Tuesday at Washington Avenue and Malden Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 11:03 a.m. Monday on Reservoir Avenue; at 12:06 p.m. Monday at Prospect House on Reservoir Avenue; at 2:23 p.m. Monday on John Mooney Road; at 8:11 a.m. Tuesday at Market Basket on Squire Road.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 9:41 p.m. Monday on Revere Street.

SAUGUS

Arrests

Anthony Leon Tate, of 2 Rogers Ave., Apt. 42, Lynn, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise third offense at 11:30 a.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday at Wheelabrator at 100 Salem Turnpike. A three-car accident in the area was reported. Police responded and reported it was a single-car accident into a Verizon pole was no substantial damage to the pole. The car was towed with heavy front end damage; at 7:07 a.m. Wednesday at Patty’s Auto on Salem Turnpike. A four-car accident was reported on Route 107 near the auto shop.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday at 78 Hesper St.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 10:51 p.m. Monday at 480 Lincoln Ave.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 3:16 p.m. Monday at Saugus Karate Kung Fu at 304 Central St.; at 10:20 p.m. Monday on Water Street. A caller reported two cars racing up and down the roadway; at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday at Red Roof Inn at 920 Broadway.

A report of wires down at 12:43 p.m. Tuesday at 50 Westland Ave. A wire on the front porch and driveway of the home was reported; at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at 25 Prospect St. A caller reported tree limbs blocking the roadway and hanging off of the wires in front of his house; at 1:58 p.m. Tuesday at 5 Ballard St. and 82 Lincoln Ave. The fire department reported three cable wires in the road making it impassable; at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday on Morton Avenue. The fire department reported a large branch down with multiple wires pulled off of 1 Morton Ave.; at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday at Home Depot at 564 Broadway. A caller reported power lines and blown transformers in the area of the business; at 2:56 p.m. Tuesday at 392 Central St.; at 3:44 p.m. Tuesday at 2 Venice Ave. The homeowner reported power lines down in the driveway. The wires were secured.  

A caller reported a tree limb down in front of his home at 12:48 p.m. Tuesday at 9 Warren Road.

A report of a neighborhood dispute at 9:38 p.m. Tuesday at 6 Columbus Ave. A caller reported a plow truck driver was plowing snow onto his front lawn.

Fire

A report of an outside fire at 2:47 p.m. Tuesday at 2 Rice St. A caller reported a light pole on fire due to a tree limb on the lines. Emergency responders reported power loss to all of the buildings in the area.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 4:30 a.m. Monday at 47 Gates Road. A caller reported his vehicle had its tires slashed by an unknown person that took off in an SUV towards Ballard Street.

SWAMPSCOTT

Arrests

Gary Lucia, 37, was arrested and charged with two counts of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and uninsured motor vehicle/trailer at 2:16 p.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:43 p.m. Tuesday at Capen Road and Essex Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 8:32 p.m. Tuesday at 45 Salem St.

MBTA TRANSIT POLICE
Pictured is a man suspected of assaulting an MBTA bus operator in Lynn.

LYNN — A man is wanted for questioning in relation to the apparent assault and battery of an MBTA bus operator the morning of March 7.

The incident happened at about 10:50 a.m. at the intersection of Union and Exchange streets, authorities say.

Anyone who knows the identity or whereabouts of this man is asked to contact Transit Police Criminal Investigations Unit at (617) 222-1050.

To remain anonymous, text a tip to 873873 or use the MBTA’s See Say app.

A murder unsolved; a mother remembered

By BILL BROTHERTON

LYNN — The eighth annual Hibernian 5K is just a few days away and it’s snowing like crazy. Race co-director Mike Mannion, working from home like so many of us on Tuesday, is nonetheless optimistic that all will be well come Sunday when more than 800 will lace up their running shoes and take to city streets for a great cause.

This is nothing, he says, when compared to the stormy winter of two years ago when 50 gazillion inches of snow blanketed the North Shore.

“Hopefully, this storm won’t throw us too much of a curveball,” said Mannion, adding that the city has always done a fantastic job getting West Lynn roads ready for this fundraising event that has awarded more than $40,000 in scholarships. It has also provided hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to the Department of Children and Family Services and offered continued support to community organizations throughout the city targeted at helping families and veterans in need.

“It’s a big time effort for the committee volunteers and all who turn out to help on the day of the race,” said Mannion, the co-director with his wife, Margaret, since 2015. This year’s committee is composed of Ann Mannion, president of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 10, Michelle Calnan, Ann McLaughlin, Stacey O’Hare, Gus Costello, Laura Durant and Karen Coulon Miller.

Back in 2009, Coulon Miller came up with the idea of a Hibernian Scholarship Fund road race. Planning for the first one started in the spring of that year. Chip Clancy was mayor when committee members volunteered at Lynn Woods free races and other 5Ks in the region, making note of what did and didn’t work. The initial then-called Hibernian 5K St. Patrick’s Day Recovery Race was born, held in 2010 on the Sunday after the day that honors the foremost patron saint of Ireland. It was a huge success, attracting some 200 runners and walkers.

It has grown steadily. And the amount of scholarship money has increased as well. The best year was 2014, when more than 1,000 registered. Mike Mannion said 750 to 850 is the average number of participants. Registration fee is $25.

Online registration is open for the race until midnight tonight by using this link: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=7135.&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Packet pickup will be available at the hall (105 Federal St. Lynn) from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and beginning at 9 a.m. on race day.  In-person registration is available on race day and at packet pickup Saturday.

“It’s a fun event,” added Mannion, “even for those who are competitive. Lots of families walk together … grandparents, sons and daughters and grandkids and babies in strollers.”

Ide(a)s of March for MBTA

After the race, the fun continues until about 5 p.m. at Hibernian Hall. Pizza will be served, raffles will be held and an Irish band will provide entertainment.

Mannion said parking is available at the 40 Federal St. “tow lot.” Motorists can expect road closures from about 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the area of the race route, which is a big loop down Boston, Holyoke, Walnut, N. Franklin and neighboring streets.

“This race would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, the cooperation and support of the police, the city, its workers and Mayor Kennedy, and Charles Patsios, who offers space for parking,” said Mannion.

Does Mannion wish he could run the race instead of running the volunteer effort? “I’m not much of a runner, casual at best,” he said with a laugh. “I run a bit when I play basketball. A hard-core runner would see me and be disgusted.”

Bill Brotherton is The Item’s Features Editor. He can be reached at bbrotherton@itemlive.com.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — Despite this week’s blizzard, the first day of summer is just three months away.

Savvy youth are already seeking jobs to fill their vacation months with work and pockets with cash. But they need employers to step up.

Now in its 13th year, FirstJobs is a community-wide effort to provide work experiences for youth in 19 local communities by the North Shore Workforce Investment Board. The Salem-based nonprofit is a one-stop career center with an office in Lynn. They are seeking private sector businesses and nonprofits that can employ youths.

“We are greatly concerned that young people are not working,” said Mary Sarris, executive director. “At one time, the employment rate for teens was more than 50 percent, but it has dropped to below 30 percent.”

The summer employment program is designed to provide first-time summer employment opportunities for youth between the ages of 14-21 for eight weeks during July and August.

Youth are recruited and trained by FirstJobs. They connect local businesses needing summer help with youth seeking employment.

The cost is $1,760 to hire a teen to work 20 hours per week in July and August at minimum wage, $11 an hour.  

Hiberian 5K just days away

For employers unable to hire a teen, they are asked to consider a tax-deductible contribution to the program. Donations allow them to place teens at nonprofits.

Job readiness workshops are required of participants applying to grant-funded positions and recommended for all youth. The job readiness workshops prepare them for skills needed to succeed once they gain employment.

“We teach them about dress codes, what to do if they’re going to be late or absent, things important to know for their first job,” Sarris said.  

Last summer, the program provided 597 youth with jobs at 180 private sector and nonprofit employers. Among the companies to offer teens work were: Dunkin’ Donuts, North Shore Animal Hospital, Empire Loan, Hampton Inn and Starbucks.

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

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Charles Kelley of St. Anthony’s in Padua Parish talks about priests getting married.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — Catholics are divided over Pope Francis’ proposal to allow married men to become priests.

“I’m against it,” said Charles Kelley, who attended Mass at St. Anthony’s of Padua Parish in Revere on Wednesday. “For centuries, we’ve had celibate priests. That decision comes from divine inspiration — not whether or not priests can marry.”

In an interview with Die Zeit, a German newspaper, Pope Francis said he was open to ordaining married men who are already committed to the church. But, he said he is not advocating for an end to celibacy for current or prospective priests.

Fr. John Healy of St. Pius V Parish in Lynn, said he would support the decision.

“I realize marriage is strenuous and tough in its own right,” Healy said. “I’m not sure every priest would be able to handle a wife and a family and the duties of the church, but if the Pope said it was all right, I would be for it.”

“I think it would be good for some priests,” he said. “I think a lot of guys could stay single and still be good priests, and I think some guys could get married and enjoy their priesthood.”

Healy was married for 30 years until his wife, Mary Elizabeth Healy, died about 10 years ago. Shortly after, he decided to be ordained and spent four years in training to become a priest.

“God was very good to me,” said Healy. “I’ve had the best of both worlds already.”

Healy has three children and two grandchildren.

“It was hard for the three kids and for me at first to try to find a good balance for my new life,” Healy said. “For me, being their dad, and for some of the challenges that came up. They’re more accepting of it now than they were at first.”

As a child, he volunteered as an altar server. The idea of becoming a priest only briefly flashed through his mind while in high school, he said.

“But I always had this connection with God — I’ve always believed in God,” Healy said.

From trial to triumph for Lynn artist

Aldo Recupero, who worships at St. Anthony’s, questioned whether priests could juggle the duties of the church and a family.

“I don’t think it’s a good idea,” he said. “Priests have problems as it is now. It will be much harder for them to focus on priesthood. Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago was celibate. The church decided they should worship God fully and follow his example 100 percent.”

Parishioner Angela Moscone agreed that it could be a difficult transition.

“It’s going to be hard,” she said. “They have a family and they have the church. The wife would have to be very strong and not selfish.”

Larry King, a Revere resident who attended the liturgy, disagreed.

“It would help,” he said. “ I think we need more priests. I would go with whatever the pope decides is best.”

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

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Artist Paul Nathan talks about his work.

By BILL BROTHERTON

LYNN — To say that Paul Nathan is excited about his first-ever solo art exhibit would be a colossal understatement. At age 68, the artist/retired trial attorney figured friends and family would be the only ones to see his colorful, playful collages.

But LynnArts is about to feature Nathan’s works in the main first-floor gallery of its 25 Exchange St. space. An opening reception is on tap for Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through April 5. Admission is free.

“The art is pure whimsy,” said Nathan, during a tour of his Lynn studio, adding that the show is a “remarkably unexpected” event.

“I started painting about 35 years ago, then it just ended. I wanted to paint, but nothing happened,” said Nathan. “Maybe it was my job. Maybe life got in the way. Maybe it’s the fact that painting is messy and tedious. Paint would get on my shoes, on the carpet. I got away from it all.”

Then out of the blue, about six years ago, the creative urge struck again. He focused on textured collages; vibrantly colorful and fantastical images of marine life, space travel, boat travel and more. A couple of comical self portraits, one of him dressed as a 1905 cossack, another of the artist at home, an acrylic-on-wood work that shows him reading The Item at his breakfast table, his eyeglasses askew atop his bald head. It’s impossible not to smile when looking at these works.

Nathan is being assisted this day by Devon Gaudet, a Beverly High junior, who is helping arrange pieces for the move to the LynnArts gallery. “I could fill the gallery twice,” said Nathan, pointing to an 11-foot-by-4-foot cruise ship creation, his largest, that nearly fills an entire wall. “I’ll have room for about 30 pieces or so. It will be tough to choose. It’ll be like the Westminster Dog Show where the judge points and says ‘you’ and ‘you.’ ”

“I don’t know where this (stuff) comes from,” added Nathan, staring at the ginormous cruise ship collage. “Bigger means more work, and work gives me the hives. Let’s face it, I’m lazy.” Nathan is not averse to plagiarising himself either; some of the smaller images appear in more than one work. Making copies of the same bits is part of the deal, he said. “Why paint them over and over again when they’re perfectly fine as they are.”

Nathan’s dream? To beautify the eyesore gas tank on the Lynnway, much like Rainbow Tank alongside the Southeast Expressway in Dorchester. He’s even worked up a maritime idea to make it shine. “If anyone’s interested in my idea, please have them contact me (at paulnathanart.com),” he said, with a smile.

The LynnArts gallery has hosted some spectacular exhibits. It’s unlikely that any were as whimsically wondrous as this.

Fellow North Shore artists are quite taken with Nathan’s amusing, fun works. Steve Negron, Eleanor Fisher and Yetti Frenkel have been especially supportive, said Nathan, telling him it was time “to get your stuff out there.”

Frenkel, the celebrated muralist/fine art master, said “people will like his unique pieces. They are cheerful, colorful and filled with personality.”

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Annette Sykes, chairwoman for the Curatorial and Programming Committee at LynnArts, a public school teacher and an accomplished artist in her own right, said this show featuring Nathan’s fanciful work is the most recent exhibit showcasing the incredible talent in the city.

“The importance of Lynn artists in the community cannot be underestimated,” said Sykes, who moved to Lynn in 2001 and found a second home at LynnArts, where she has a studio on the third floor. “To have a place like this where working artists can create and congregate and actually do fine art of any sort — sculpture, art, music — says a lot about a city. Some RAW arts alumni are coming to LynnArts, taking the next step.

“The Museum and LynnArts staff is unique. I’ve been involved with other arts organizations. At first, I was hesitant to dip my toe in the water. Usually when you volunteer, you show up and others say ‘This is what you should do.’ One person can’t do it all. But at our meetings, people show up to do the work. This is a great group of people. And having people like Paul Nathan and other talented local artists exhibiting their work here is an entirely positive occasion that the community should embrace.”

Bill Brotherton is the Item’s Features Editor. He can be reached at bbrotherton@itemlive.com.

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A car tries to navigate Lynn in the Tuesday snow.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — Henry DeLeon was one of the unlucky ones.

He woke up Wednesday morning to discover a $150 ticket on his late-model red Hyundai Sonata. The city’s snow emergency went into effect at midnight and he failed to remove his car from Madison Street.

Tuesday night’s nor’easter dumped more than a half foot of snow in Lynn and caused headaches for residents and city workers. Car owners scrambled to find lots to park their cars while plows tried to stay ahead of the long-duration storm.

DeLeon was one of 1,170 vehicle owners who received tickets during the region’s most recent blizzard. The motorists’ misfortune will fill the city’s coffers with $175,500.

Still, he should count himself among the fortunate ones who “only” got a ticket. The city towed 330 cars whose owners have to come up with not only the payment for the $150 ticket, but another $115, plus $35 a day to get their car back. That will bring the city at least another $99,000.

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At an appeal hearing Wednesday, DeLeon made his case to Robert Stilian, the city’s acting parking director, to get the ticket dismissed.

“I was parked in front of my house,” he said.

But Stilian was unmoved. He told DeLeon the snow emergency went into effect at midnight and parking was prohibited on any roadway until the ban was lifted in the morning.

“Would you at least consider lowering the fine?” DeLeon pleaded. “At $150, that’s a lot of money.”

Stilian declined.

“I can’t even take $1 off,” he said. “The city can’t plow if cars are parked on the street. It’s a matter of public safety, no exceptions.”  

To avoid a ticket or tow, officials say use the city’s school parking lots. But be sure to be out by 6 a.m. or there’s a chance for a ticket and/or a tow.

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

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LYNN

Arrests

Nina Burns, 22, of 16 Essex Ave., was arrested on a warrant charge of larceny at 7:53 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 5:01 p.m. Wednesday at 524 Lynnfield St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:31 p.m. Wednesday at 25 Adams St.; at 12:46 a.m. Thursday at 198 Holyoke St.; at 7:02 a.m. Thursday at Speedway at 120 Liberty St.; at 11:07 a.m. Thursday at 105 Adams St.; at 1:27 p.m. Thursday at Victory Road and Western Avenue; at 1:55 p.m. Thursday at Ingalls Elementary School at 1 Collins St.; at 1:58 p.m. Thursday at Eastern Avenue and Victory Road.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 10:03 p.m. Wednesday at 2A Adams St.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 12:16 p.m. Thursday on O’Callaghan Way.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 4:04 p.m. Wednesday at 27 Union St.; at 5:53 p.m. Wednesday at 25 Hamilton Ave.; at 5:59 p.m. Wednesday at Richdale at 573 Chestnut St.; at 8:59 p.m. Wednesday at 498 Essex St.; at 11:06 p.m. Wednesday at 525 Lynnway; at 8:52 a.m. Thursday at Lahey Landscaping at 56 Sanderson Ave.; at 10:33 a.m. Thursday at Salem Five Bank at 20 State St.; at 2:01 p.m. Thursday at Mass Recovery at 1117 Western Ave.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 5:29 p.m. Wednesday at 54 Webster St.; at 1:07 a.m. Thursday at Planet Fitness at 50 Boston St.; at 8:03 a.m. Thursday on Federal Street; at 11:58 a.m. Thursday at 19 Union St.; at 12:40 p.m. Thursday at 31 Franklin St.; at 12:50 p.m. Thursday at 7-Eleven at 264 Essex St.

A report of motor vehicle theft at 6:16 a.m. Thursday at 9 Beacon Hill Ave.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 10:35 a.m. Thursday at 570 Western Ave.

Police log: 3-16-2017

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on Essex Street.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday at Leggs Hill Road and Tedesco Street.

Complaints

A report of a bomb scare at 1:29 p.m. Wednesday on Pleasant Street. Police reported vandalism/graffiti at Marblehead Veterans Middle School and that it was a bomb threat. There was allegedly writing on the bathroom wall and it wasn’t clear how long it had been there. Marblehead School officials released an emergency alert that writing had been discovered on a wall in one of the boys’ bathrooms at the Veterans School. The message prompted school officials to contact police and fire to investigate the message. Students were sheltered in place and then moved to the performing arts center of the school as a safety precaution after a search there was completed. Police and fire continued the search, and state police were also called to respond. The message made nonspecific references to bombs. “Marblehead Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin (etc)…as defined and required by state and federal laws,” the notice from school officials said. Students were later dismissed for the day without incident. A teacher reported an unusual backpack in one of the classrooms, but police found no issue.

A report of suspicious activity at 6:07 p.m. Wednesday on West Street. A caller reported a suspicious man wandering the area for a few hours. He was wearing glasses and was carrying some kind of iPad. Police reported he was with MassPirg.

PEABODY

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at 133 Newbury St. and 295 Forest St.; at 8:46 a.m. Wednesday at 98 Forest St. and 17 Centennial Drive.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 8:33 a.m. Thursday at 19 Bradford Road; at 9:55 a.m. Thursday at 5 Dalton Court; at 12:03 p.m. Thursday at 111 Foster St.; at 12:37 p.m. Thursday at D’orsi’s Bakery and Delicatessen at 197 Washington St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 9:04 a.m. Thursday at 44 Tracey St.

Fire

A report of a car fire at 4:12 a.m. Thursday at Dunkin’ Donuts at 3 Central St. The fire was extinguished and the car was towed.

REVERE

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 8:07 a.m. Wednesday on Ford Street; at 9:39 a.m. Wednesday on American Legion Highway; at 11:56 a.m. Wednesday at School Street and Broadway; at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday on Amasa Street; at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday at Blanchard’s Liquors on American Legion Highway; at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday at Lee Burbank Highway and Revere Beach Parkway.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 4:49 p.m. Wednesday at Price Rite on Squire Road. William Raymond Quill, 39, of 70 Waite St., Apt. 2L, was summoned for assault and battery.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 4:26 p.m. Wednesday on Eliot Road.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 11:27 a.m. Wednesday at 7-Eleven on Shirley Avenue; at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday on Sears Street; at 3:11 p.m. Wednesday on Sears Street; at 9:14 p.m. Wednesday at Park Avenue Apartments on Park Avenue; at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday on Beach Street.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday on Adams Court.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 8:11 a.m. Wednesday at Market Basket on Squire Road.

SAUGUS

Arrests

Robinson Manuel, of 130 Central St., Chelsea, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise and heroin/morphine/opium trafficking at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 7:51 a.m. Wednesday at 24 Staaf Road.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 10:51 a.m. Wednesday at 11 Hampstead St. A caller reported a vehicle through the fence at her residence.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 10:02 a.m. Wednesday at McGarvey Towing at 1481 Broadway. A caller reported an irate customer trying to get his car back. Police reported the man would not be taking his vehicle from the lot due to not having an active license. The towing company requested that the man be trespassed from the property and that a licensed operator take custody of his vehicle.

A report of property damage at 2:11 p.m. Wednesday at The Residences at Stevens Pond at 1 Founders Way. A caller reported that two youths had set off a smoke bomb in the clubhouse on Monday. Police spoke with the two youths and cleared the issue up.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:47 a.m. Wednesday on Tulepo Road; at 7:06 a.m. Wednesday on Burpee Road; at 7:09 a.m. Wednesday at London Hair Design at 150 Humphrey St.; at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday at 933 Humphrey St.; at 4:34 p.m. Wednesday at 51 Essex St.; at 9:21 p.m. Wednesday at 58 New Ocean St.

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Pictured is a low-ridership bus stop at the corner of Lynnfield Street and Great Woods Road.

By THOMAS GRILLO

SAUGUS — The MBTA plans to ax 13 local bus stops and others in Lynn and neighboring communities, claiming they are rarely, if ever, used.

The T surveyed more than 7,500 bus stops in its system to determine how often they are used, identify barriers to accessibility, determine if the locations meet safety guidelines and whether capital improvements are necessary.  

If the transit agency approves the changes, Saugus stands to lose the most in The Item coverage area. Other stops on the cut list include four in Swampscott, two in Nahant and one each in Lynn, Peabody and Revere.

But if they go, it appears they won’t be missed. In nine of the 22 stops, the T found that the average number of daily boarding was zero. In all the others, fewer than two people boarded the buses each day.

Still, Michael Serino, the Saugus liaison to the transit agency, said he can’t understand why the T would choose to drop any stops.

“It doesn’t make any sense to me because they have to drive by them any how,” he said. “There are a couple on Broadway and on Walnut Street that should not go. We’re still looking at and evaluating the list.”

Buses serve more customers than any individual train line, according to MBTA data. In fiscal 2015, there were about 113 million MBTA bus trips, compared to about 88 million on the Red Line, the busiest subway line.

On a recent morning, there was no one waiting at the Lynnfield Street at Great Woods Road stop, the only one in Lynn that made the list. The same was true for a pair of stops in Saugus at 153 and 221 Main St. that are also targeted for elimination.

The MBTA said its goal is to improve service by making bus stops accessible, convenient and safe for boarding and disembarking.

If stops are eliminated, typically there is another within 750 feet of the stop proposed for elimination, the T said.

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In terms of handicap accessibility, the T identified several examples of  “critical” bus stops including one on Walnut Street opposite Birchwood Avenue in Saugus. The bus stop sign is behind a guardrail next to a body of water and riders must board in the breakdown lane.

A review of bus stops throughout the T’s system identified 209, less than 3 percent, where there is no accessible path to board from a sidewalk so that passengers must get on and off the bus in the street.

Laura Brelsford, the MBTA’s assistant general manager for accessibility, said 133 of those stops are very strong candidates for elimination, with 99 percent of them serving fewer than 10 riders per day.

The agency said it won’t take any action until it hears from communities. It wants to know if a municipality has road projects underway to improve accessibility at bus stops or if there are other factors that local officials would like the MBTA to consider before final decisions are made.  

The MBTA is hoping to receive feedback from cities and towns by April so it may take steps during construction season to eliminate bus stops no longer needed or unsafe, improve signs or make capital improvements to increase accessibility and improve customers’ experience.

Bus stops proposed for elimination

Lynn: Lynnfield Street at Great Woods Road

Nahant: Nahant Road, opposite Little Nahant Road, One Nahant Road

Peabody: Lynn Street, opposite Spring Pond Road

Revere: North Shore Road at York Street

Swampscott: Salem Street opposite Stanley Road, Salem Street, opposite Aycliffe Road, 212 Salem St., opposite 58 Humphrey St.

Saugus: 221 Main St., Main Street, opposite Harmon Road,  Winter St opposite Riverside Park, opposite 190 Main St., 153 Winter St., Main Street at Harmon Road, Winter Street at  Johnson Road, Walnut Street, opposite Birchwood Avenue, Walnut Street, opposite Great Woods Road, Walnut Street, opposite Fairmount Avenue, Walnut Street at Elm Street, Broadway at Osprey Road and Broadway, opposite Osprey Road.

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com. State House News Service contributed to this report. Source: MBTA.

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Authorities work the scene of a tractor-trailer crash in Milton.

A Lynn man was arrested for drunk driving after his tractor trailer carrying cheese rolled over on the Southeast Expressway in Milton Thursday.

The operator, Eri Pleitez, 43, lost control of the vehicle and drove into a crash cushion at Exit 10. He was not injured.

A Massachusetts State Police trooper found Pleitez was operating under the influence of alcohol. He was booked on charges of OUI (alcohol), negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation.

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James Wilson, assistant director of conservation, examines a furnace for needed repairs or replacement. The program could be axed if President Trump’s budget is approved.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — President Donald Trump’s proposal to scrap more than $50 billion in federal funding for social programs would have a catastrophic impact on residents, according to nonprofit executives and City Hall.

“These cuts will be devastating,” said Birgitta Damon, CEO of Lynn Economic Opportunity Inc. (LEO), a North Shore community action agency that provides fuel assistance, home energy measures and daycare. “If these cuts come, it would jeopardize the safety of thousands of Greater Lynn residents.”

In what Trump calls his “Budget Blueprint for 2018,” the president proposed increases in the federal budget for immigration enforcement at the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, additional resources for a wall on the Mexican border, immigration judges, expanded detention capacity and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The president also pledged to boost defense spending by 10 percent to $571 billion, a $54 billion hike, without increasing the debt.

But to do that, Trump has recommended reductions in non-defense spending totaling $54 billion.  

“We are going to do more with less and make the government lean and accountable to the people,” Trump said in his budget plan. “This includes deep cuts to foreign aid. It is time to prioritize the security and well-being of Americans and to ask the rest of the world to step up and pay its fair share.”

Charles Gaeta, executive director of the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development, whose mission is to provide low- and moderate-income tenants with safe and affordable housing, said the proposed cuts will have a significant impact on the nonprofit’s $40 million budget.

“If Congress goes along, these cuts will be disastrous to our residents, clients and staff,” he said. “We don’t know exactly how much will be cut, but rental assistance is threatened, so are  community development block grants and HOME funds which can be used to rehab housing. For an urban community like Lynn, this is devastating. It will hurt neighborhood revitalization, as well as first-time homebuyer and lead paint programs.”

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said candidate Trump promised to create good-paying jobs, invest in the nation’s infrastructure and ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to thrive in the new economy. But the president’s budget fails to mention jobs, rebuilding roads and bridges or expanding economic opportunity for all Americans.

“For a president who talks about ‘America First,’ this budget puts Americans last,” Moulton said in a statement.

Swampscott pulls plug on yacht club

A spokesman for the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development, an agency of Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, said they were still trying to determine how the proposed cuts would impact the state.

“The commonwealth relies on various federal funding sources to support important programs … and the Baker-Polito administration will continue to advocate for federal funding,” the agency said in a statement. “As the budget process plays out in Congress, the administration urges the Massachusetts congressional delegation to work toward keeping these critical funding sources intact.”

Donald Walker, director of project operations for the city’s Department of Community Development, said Lynn would take a $2.2 million hit if the White House eliminates the block grant program.

“We use that program to rehabilitate parks and playgrounds, housing rehabilitation, fund first-time homebuyer and small business loans,” he said. “We also provide $366,000 to 30 public service agencies that provide Meals On Wheels, a community minority cultural center, special needs and arts programs. We are concerned about the impact the cuts would have and hope there will be some give and take before this is over.”

If approved by Congress, $7 million of LEO’s $10.3 million annual budget would be lost. Low-income heating assistance and home energy/weatherization programs would end and Head Start, a program that prepares young children for success in school, would also cease.

“Trump has decided to increase defense spending and, as a result, he must cut domestic programs that families and communities rely on,” said Damon.

Material from Associated Press contributed to this report.

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

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
Jordyn Summerlin gets her makeup applied before Lynn Vocational Technical Institute’s Prom Fashion Show.

By DAVID WILSON

LYNN — We’ll be impressed. That’s what 17-year-old Jordyn Summerlin says with a coy smile from her makeup chair.

Come on; all we asked for was a hint about one of her two dresses, minutes before the start of Lynn Vocational Technical Institute’s second annual Prom Fashion Show.

Instead, the junior and soon-to-be model muses over a platter of lipsticks; what to choose, what to choose? After a pause, she picks one.

Summerlin was one of the models from the school’s approximately 20-member Fashion Club, an afterschool activity program. Club adviser Menervia Akers explained the theme of Thursday’s show was “Monte Carlo.”

Monte Carlo can be described as a “casino-night theme,” Akers says, rattling off black, white and red as signature colors.   

Amayni Wallace just turned 15. In a flashy red gown, the freshman says she’s a little nervous; after all, her dad will be watching.

Before the show, backstage is a blur of selfies; hands on hips — in one case, hand behind the head — as students eagerly pose in front of a photo backdrop. Girls turn to the side, staring into the camera with soft smiles. Boys stand straight-on, hands in pockets, chins tilted up.

As the show begins, Danny Donator, who auditioned for “America’s Got Talent,” and had a sleek prom look himself, performed “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars. Models step out; at times, the senior spins girls as they pass.

Donator’s singing appears to inspire. Girls, some in very-high heels, keep a powerful gait to the beat. Boys give off a relaxed energy, one slipping off his jacket mid-walk and slinging it over his shoulder.

Summerlin, less than an hour after leaving us in suspense over her dress, struts the makeshift runway — a hallway of the school’s Annex Building — in a black, strapless, floor-length gown patterned with red roses.

The passing models are followed by 19-year-old Deavonie Cowan’s video camera. It was the senior’s first time filming the show. As models reach the end of the runway, they serve a few final poses in front of a backdrop decorated with casino dice.

From trial to triumph for Lynn artist

Watching the show, it’s hard to know what gives these students such confidence and attitude; perhaps they were motivated by the advice Akers says she gives.

“Pretend you’re in your room … in your own world … doing your thing,” she says moments before the show’s start, in between directing the finishing touches. “The moment’s yours.”

Fashion and other elements of the show were contributed by David’s Bridal in Danvers; A Voyiagis Tuxedos in Lynn; The Ultimate in Peabody; Classic Tuxedo in Middleton; Russo Tux Dress & Limousine in Stoneham; Kreative Hair Design by Joan in Lynn; Mary Kay Makeup in Lynn; Monique Bazile on makeup; Treadwell’s Ice Cream in Peabody; Beauty Supply Supermarket in Lynn; Darque Tan in Swampscott; About Face Skin Salon in Lynn and ITM In the Mak’n.

David Wilson can be reached at dwilson@itemlive.com.

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Arrests

Kevin Fernandez of 16 Tilton Place was arrested on warrant charges of driving a vehicle with a suspended license and speeding at 12:27 p.m. Friday.

Kristi Hill, 34, of 47 Hilliard in Old Town was arrested for driving a vehicle with a suspended license at 11:13 p.m. Thursday.

Antoine Kelly of 77 Green St. was arrested on a warrant charge of distributing Class B drugs at 2:23 p.m. Friday.

Rachael Kennedy, 28, of 78 Sweetwater St. in Saugus was arrested for trespass at 10:13 a.m. Friday.

Michael Kenny, 54, of 32 Lowell St. was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at 11:38 p.m. Friday.

Constantin Perju, 72, of 14 Sherman Ter. was arrested for larceny over $250 and possession of a Class B drug at 6:26 p.m. Thursday.

Wayne Smith, 26, of 720 River St. in Mattapan was arrested on warrant charges of receiving a stolen credit card, credit card forgery, improper use of a credit card, a harassment prevention order, trespass, possession to distribute drugs and carrying a dangerous weapon at 11:17 p.m. Friday.

Charles Spaneas, 60, of 77 Green St. was arrested for shoplifting by asportation at 1:22 p.m. Friday.

Manuel Valette, 28, of 126 Hamilton Ave in Dorchester was arrested for operating a vehicle with a suspended license at 10:58 p.m.

Jason Zion, 23, of 93 Woodman St. was arrested on warrant charges of assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon and a default warrant at 1:55 a.m. Friday.    

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 11:07 a.m. Thursday at 105 Adams St.; at 1:27 p.m. Thursday at Victory Road and Western Avenue; at 2:45 p.m. Thursday at 322 Broadway; at 2:58 p.m. Thursday at Lawton and Western avenues; at 3:07 p.m. Thursday at South and Summer streets; at 7:36 a.m. Friday at Johnson Street; at 9:39 a.m. Friday at Lynnfield Street .

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run at 12:49 a.m. Friday at 3 Alice Ave. #2.

A report of a police motor vehicle accident at 10:54 p.m. Thursday at Burns Street and Western Avenue.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 12:49 p.m. Friday at 179 Euclid Ave.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 12:16 p.m. Thursday at 235 O’Callaghan Way.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 10:33 a.m. at 20 State St. Thursday; at 2:01 p.m. Thursday at 117 Western Ave.; at 2:01 a.m. Friday at 44 Estes St. #18.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 7:04 p.m. Thursday at Franklin Street; at 3:30 a.m. Friday at Clarendon Avenue.

Theft

A report of larceny at 1:07 a.m. at 50 Boston St. Thursday; at 8:03 a.m. at Federal Street Thursday; at 11:58 a.m. at 19 Union St. Thursday; at 31 Franklin St. #10 Thursday; at 12:50 p.m. 264 Essex St. Thursday; at 3:43 p.m. Thursday at 217 Curwin Circle; at 8:56 p.m. Thursday; at 10:37 p.m. Friday 28 S. Elm St.

A report of a motor vehicle theft at 6:16 a.m. at 9 Beacon Hill Ave. Thursday.  

A report of a robbery at 4:22 p.m. Thursday at 42 Market St.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 10:35 a.m. at 570 Western Ave. Thursday.

Police log: 3-17-2017

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Arrests

Amy T. Atkins, 46, of 10 Valley St. in Salem was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of property damage and negligent operation of a motor vehicle at 12:50 a.m. Friday.  

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:10 p.m. Thursday at 19 Howley St.; at 4:41 p.m. Thursday at Andover Street; at 5:53 p.m. Thursday at 122 Main St.

Complaints

A report at 8:48 p.m. Thursday of a disturbance at 16 Crowninshield St.

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Accidents

A report of an accident at 2:22 p.m. Thursday at 61 Burrill St.

Theft

A report of larceny at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at 153 Humphrey St.

A report of lost art at 7:57 p.m. Thursday at 2 Stonecleave Ave.