DECEMBER 30, 2004 THE BOSTON GLOBE THIS MUST BE IT: "NEW CONSTRUCTION, DESIRABLE LOCATION, LATEST IN MENTALLY SENSITIVE IT ESTATE A Simiel NORTH2004 News IteM: BEVERLY CONSIDERS ZONING ORDINANCE REQUIRING BUILDERS TO DESIGN HOUSES TO BETTER FIT WITH NATURAL SURROUNDINGS Obituaries Key to Lynn revival LUPO Continued from Page 1 In the bad old days, Lynn pols and their pals in the private sector made deals to do development. These are different days, insists a new generation of local leaders. They contend that the only obstacle to the development of condos, apartments, a hotel, sports and cultural venues with that dynamic waterfront view, is what has stood stubbornly in the way of every developer, good or bad. You can spot the problem easily, as you drive north over the General Edwards Bridge and steal a look to the right. Power lines.
Big, tall, imposing power lines, 40 of them, most of them 50 feet high, some 75 feet, that run along the border of what Lynners call South Harbor. They belong to New England Power, and a portion of the land belongs to Massachusetts Electric, both subsidiaries of National Grid, a London-based utility. You could teach a law school course on property just by delving into the history of which public and private entities have owned pieces of the more than 60 acres. Boston business tycoon Joe O'Donnell owns a piece. An out-ofstate guy owns another piece.
Mass. Electric owns another chunk. But no matter who owns what, no outfit can develop part or all of the site unless those power lines are buried or relocated. To do so costs big bucks. National Grid says burying them could cost from $5,225,000 to $6,800,000.
Relocating the poles would cost more. The utility does not wish to spend those bucks. Jackie Barry, a National Grid spokeswoman, says the company is willing to work with public officials and developers "on a plan to relocate the lines overhead or underground as long as it's a plan that will enable us to continue to deliver electricity reliably and safely to our customers, and as long as our customers are not the ones paying for relocation." Walsh insists, "Mass. Electric won't negotiate. When they do come to the table, it's just a lot of talk.
A year ago, I thought we left a meeting with clear to-dos, and I've never heard back from them. Mass. Electric has put blinders on and has said, 'We're not even going to discuss the site with It's our prized jewel, and they refuse to even entertain the notion of development." Given that frustration, Walsh TRATTORIA BELLAMIA DOWNTOWN BEVERLY YOU WILL FIND YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT. GOOD HOMEMADE FOOD IN A RELAXING ATMOSPHERE. MIA "Some of the best Northern Italian cooking in or out of Boston" The Boston Globe, Sept '93 FULL BAR AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES DAILY SPECALS DINNER: MON-SAT 5-10 LUNCH: MON-FRI 218 CABOT ST.
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He successfully managed to include in a state transportation bond bill $14 million to bury those power lines, but when it comes to bond authorizations, nobody is ever sure if and when the money actually will show up. Dealings on a state level raise another question will other legislators and Romney officials go out of their way to help Lynn? This columnist did a long search of campaign contributions from officials and employees of National Grid and found that over the last years, they gave a total of at least $85,350 to candidates of both political parties. Why? "We are a major employer in the state," Jackie Barry explains, "and like many other major employers, we participate in the political process in accordance with all the laws and regulations to advocate on behalf of our 1.3 million customers as well as employees and shareholders." Neither Walsh nor McGee feels those contributions would prevent other legislators or the Romney administration from helping Lynn realize its decades-old dream. "This plays into what Governor Romney talks about," McGee says, "the opportunities for developing in urban centers with transportation nearby and for revitalizing urban areas with housing and economic development. Lynn could be a showplace for that." "Could be." McGee and the others want to change that tune to "Will be." Alan Lupo can be reached at Thomas Kiely, 90; worked at Raytheon Thomas F.
Kiely of Manchester by the Sea, a former contract administrator for Raytheon died Dec. 21 at his home. He was 90. Born in Malden, he graduated from Medford He lived in Manchester-by-the-Sea 50 years. He was a defense contract administrator for Raytheon, retiring 1971.
He was in the Knights of Columbus Manchester Council, the Manchester Lions Club, and on the town's Finance Committee. He was the husband of the late Eleanor M. Kiely. Mr. Kiely leaves three sons, Richard Kiely of Alva, Thomas Kiely of Manchester-by-the-Sea, and 1 Laurence Kiely of Martha's Vineyard; two daughters, Susan Malzone of Malden and Ellen Eldridge of Conway; two sisters, Mary Worth of Topsfield and Terese McCready of Medford; six grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
William Regii, 81, chemical engineer William S. Regii of Amesbury, formerly of Topsfield, a retired chemical engineer, died Dec. 23 at his home. He was 81. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he graduated from Villanova University, where he was in the midshipman school.
He earned a master's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a chemical engineer for the Raytheon Badger division, retiring in 1985. He belonged to St. Rose of Lima Church in Topsfield.
The husband of the late Margaret Regii, he leaves a son, William Regii Jr. of Campton, N.H.; daughters, Kathleen Harkins of Derry, N.H., Donna Regii of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Joanne Regii of Delray Beach, and four grandchildren. James Ahordini, 61, produce worker James Edward Ahordini of Peabody, a former Stop Shop employee, died Dec. 23 at Salem Hospital after a brief illness, at age 61. Born in Peabody, he lived there all his life.
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market for 30 years in Beverly and Gloucester, retiring in 1999. A member of Peabody Lodge of Elks, Italian American Club of Peabody, and UFCW Local 1445 of the AFL-CIO Produce Workers Union, he enjoyed fishing i in New Hampshire and reading. He leaves his mother, Teresa Ahordini of Beverly; one brother, John Ahordini of Beverly; and three nieces and nephews. George Cronin, 66; owned lumber firm George F. Cronin of Melrose, a business owner, died Dec.
24 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 66. He lived in Melrose all his life. He began working at Deering Lumber and Supply Co. in Melrose in 1956 and owned the company for the past five years.
He was a member and usher at St. Mary's Church, and an associate member of the VFW Harold O'Young Post 2394 in Melrose. The husband of the late Lorelei F. Cronin, he leaves sons, S. Michael Cronin of Pennsylvania, Timothy F.
Cronin, Daniel J. Cronin, and Joseph P. Cronin, of Melrose, and Dennis J. Cronin of Wareham; daughters, Catherine M. Cronin of Melrose and Mary Elizabeth Nave of Florida; brothers, Gerald Cronin and John Cronin, of Melrose; 12 grandchildren; his friend and companion, Mary Rosati; and nieces and nephews.
Francis Vitale Globe compositor Francis J. Vitale Sr. of Rochester, N.H., formerly of Melrose, a former compositor for The Boston Globe, died Dec. 24 at Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center in Dover, N.H. He was 89.
Born in East Boston, he graduated from East Boston High, where he played football and baseball. He lived in Melrose for more than 40 years before moving to Rochester, N.H., 16 years ago. He was a Globe linotype operator for 40 years. He enjoyed golf and gardening. The husband of the late Madeline G.
Vitale, he leaves two sons, Francis J. Vitale Jr. of Florida and Robert J. Vitale of Billerica; three daughters, Barbara A. Wedge of Dracut, Linda M.
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