Wakefield Daily Item
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
copyright VI XXIX, MMX
Weather: Today, Sunny. Air qual.: mod. Hanging northwest wind. Hi 81 deg., overnight low 70 deg. Tomorrow, Sunny, pleasant. Fresh northeast wind. Hi 77 deg., low 72 deg. At Logan International Airport at midnight today: was clear, 69 deg.
Moore and Merck...have FLED!
-REPORTS FROM WAKEFIELD & CALCUTTA, INDIA
-The wife of Jared Dennison's defense attorney called police Monday to report she had received a phone call from her husband, "Sandy" Alexander Moore, saying he and David Merck, the other suspect in the Dennison case, had fled to Kolkata (Calcutta) where they had rented a flat for $538 per week. Mrs. Moore also told officials that her husband was likely to stay there for about a monthm after which he was unsure whether he would return to Massachusetts. Merck, meanwhile, would stay with Moore for two days before flying to Ethiopia, where he had arrangements to book a penthouse suite at the Grand Ethiopian JW Marriott in Addis Ababba. Moore mentioned he would likely go to Europe in a month if he decided not to come back to Mass.
In addition, a Calcutta embassy reported Monday that Moore, but not Merck, is seeking political asylum in India. Police are now investigating this matter.
School Board to hold consensus regarding Perton
-WAKEFIELD
-The School Board has announced that they will hold a special consensus regarding Principal John Perton after an abysmal 2009-2010 campaign in his third year as principal of Galvin Middle School.
Upon hearing the news of the consensus, Perton was modest, saying, "I did not do nearly as good of a job this year as I had intended. The house of cards just wouldn't stand up. I freely admit that."
It seems as if anyone and everyone involved with Galvin over the past year had something negative to say about how Perton handled things.
Chief among complaints about Perton's operations in the 09-10 school year were:
- how he implemented a Nine-Goal plan, constituting nine goals intended to bring GMS to a higher academic status, and achieved none of them,
- how he vowed to use unique techniques to bring students and teachers closer together. while in the process only worsening teacher-student relations,
- and how he tried to expand budgets for science and math while in the process shrinking budgets for history and English.
Perton seems to be leaning towards this option, saying, "I think my days at Galvin are over."
If Perton opted out, the School Board would have to select a new principal by July 21.
WE ASKED LOCAL WAKEFIELDIANS!
Should Perton "opt out" of his contract to let a new principal come to GMS?
Yes 51%
No 48%
Undecided 1%
FinCom turns down DPW requests
-WAKEFIELD
-The Finance Committee, or "FinCom", turned down a proposal from the Department of Power and Water (DPW) Monday. The DPW requested $163,000 in additional funding. DPW coordinator Jason Allwich claimed the moneys are needed to repair underground wires and make them "animal-proof," as many power failures throughout the town have been caused by squirrels or other similar small animals.
"It's a waste of money, and it isn't going to cut back on many power outages," said FinCommer Della Whitestone of the issue. "We have way more important needs to spend such a sum of money as that one on."
FinCom denied the request by an 8-2 vote. Ally Ripken and Sharon Woods needed coaxing to accept the Committee's decision, but the two yeasayers eventually relented and understood the Committee's reasoning.
The DPW remarked today that they feel FinCom is ignoring them; FinCom has only accepted 2 of 14 proposals given by the DPW over the past year.
Moulton P'ground could go belly-up
-WAKEFIELD
-Brent Yarvis, manager of our local beloved Moulton Playground, commented Monday that the facilities may be shutting down in the not too distant future. Yarvis stated personal debt as the main reason for the possible closure. Yarvis has been having trouble maintaining upkeep and equipment payments.
Yarvis added he WILL try to sell the facility, possibly saving its backside, but could not guarantee the playground would be exactly the same if sold to another owner.
The town yesterday gave Yarvis a $1,500 bond to assist him with some of the expenses.
"It was generous of [the town]," Yarvis said.
-(WWLS)
Smorgasbord of call outs keep police on their toes
-WAKEFIELD
-The valiant P.D. had a large quantity of calls yesterday, and they arrested ten people. The main catch of the day was an arrest made of one J. Baker, 25, of 116 Pelham Road, #2, Melrose, when he was stopped on crossing marked lanes on Main Street. Police found alcohol in the vehicle and immediately placed him under arrest for DUI and possession of alcohol while under operation of a motor vehicle. Though a seemingly routine DUI arrest, it was soon found Baker had three outstanding warrants.
Also yesterday:
- At 5:38 a.m., Philip Lane, 43, of 160 Water Street, was arrested after he was stopped routinely at the junction and found intoxicated. Lane faces DUI and speeding charges.
- At 6:53 a.m., a 2nd Street resident reported $200 in cash had been stolen from his wallet in the form of an uncashed check.
- At 7:22 a.m., Don Ellewich, 29, of 216 Forest Street, was placed under arrest at the Junction due to an open bottle violation.
- At 7:51 a.m., Alex Bourgne, 25, of 18 Linda Road, and Andy Payore, 36, of 2 Aldrich Road, collided at the Junction. The two drivers exchanged insurance information.
- At 10:01 a.m., police handed over to the MGLD a complaint of an unattended sewer manhole on Auburn Street.
- At 10:06 a.m., police arrested Conan Melard, 23, of 4 Fitch Court for wanton destruction of property after throwing three baseballs through the window of our Honey Dew Donuts. Customers inside the donut shop were uninjured.
- At 1:49 p.m., Kelly Palbourne, 30, of 4 Tobey Lane, was arrested for vehicular arson on Tobey Lane after setting a car alight and driving it into a tree.
- At 2:32 p.m., a husband and wife had to be informed of their rights while quarreling publicly on Swansea Road.
- At 2:51 p.m., Jack Peters, 50, of 3 Door Road, Woburn, was arrested on Cottage Street after he was found thieving a car radio.
- At 3:46 p.m., three men, Andrew Opal, 26, of 8 William Street, Brent Avery, 29, of 93 Otis Street, and Bobby Hall, 41, of 60 Otis Street, were all arrested after an intense physical altercation on Otis Street
- At 4:01 p.m., there was a complaint of incessantly barking dogs on Redfield Road.
- At 4:45 p.m., a woman throwing an extreme diatribe on Wakefield Avenue was questioned by police.
- At 5:16 p.m., a group of youths allegedly trespassing onto the Breakheart Reservation was gone when police arrived.
- At 6:02 p.m., a report of incessantly barking dogs come from Avon Street.
- At 6:03 p.m., a report from a MacKenzie Lane resident stating his air conditioner had just burst into flames was handed over to the F.D.
- At 7:55 p.m., illegally parked cars on Lafayette Street were cited.
- At 8:36 p.m., fireworks citations were handed out on Catalpa Street.
- At 9:22 p.m., Mark Avon, 45, of 7 Foundry Street, was arrested for excessive firework use on Foundry Street.
- At 9:50 p.m., the MBTA gates at Broadway were reportedly stuck in the "down" position.
- At 11:43 p.m., youths banging on the playground equipment at the Yueull School were sent on their way.
- At 11:47 p.m., fireworks citations were handed out on Gumwood Lane.
- This morning--At 6:30 a.m., a romping dog on Dellanno Street had to be returned to its owner/
SPORTS: 4 local teams lose on Monday
Wakefield Townies have a great fall
Wakefield 3, GGP 20
-WAKEFIELD
-The Townies, with a 5-5 record in the league thus far, dipped below the .500 mark Monday after surrendering a 20-3 rousting from Greater Good of Peabody. Larry Jopixer had two homers for Greater Good--one a three run in the first, the other a grand slam in the third--and Patrick Olive delivered 2 RBIs and a 2 run jack. Pitcher Steven Lovill gave up 9 runs before being replaced at the end of the 2nd inning with Alex Rustin, who gave up 11. Justin Bellazonia created Wakefield's only offense, a three run homer in the 8th. The Townies will try to put on a better show when they face Melrose Tuesday.
Totball: T-Ball 4/5 Year Old All Stars crash and burn against Brockton
Wakefield 4, Brockton 6
-WAKEFIELD
-In t-ball news, Brockton got the upper hand in a Little League t-ball semifinal game Monday in Wakefield. Johnny Cohen, 4, hit a grand slam in the bottom 3rd, but Alan Weest and Bryce Oilman bested the All Stars with two three run home runs to up Brockton 6-4.
Brockton plays for the title July 5 against Rowley in Rowley.
Amerks 9/10s let 3 runs go by
Wakefield 0, Methuen 3
-WAKEFIELD
-Facing Methuen Monday, the American League 9/10 Year Old All Stars pitched well and had only three runs slip by, but the locals' bats just couldn't get a piece of anything. Wakefield only mustered two hits and lost abysmally, 3-0.
Police-Fire team drops season opener to Acton
Wakefield 3, Acton 7
-WAKEFIELD
-The Wakefield Consolidated Police-Fire Departments Legion Team dropped the season opener Monday to the Acton Fire Department team in Acton. Ken Salisbury of Acton contributed a three run home run, and Mark Salk got a solo shot. Policeman Rick Pikee took a day off for the game and gave Wakefield a two run home run while at the same time striking out 4 Acton batters, but the efforts were in vain as Acton easily sweeped up the locals for a 7-3 victory.
