Friend: Former mayor home soon from hospital

LYNN – Former Mayor Edward J. “Chip” Clancy, Jr. felt well enough last Saturday following his admission to Salem Hospital to place a bet on the Preakness Stakes, said a long-time friend who said Clancy will leave the hospital for his West Lynn home soon.
“He was well enough to bet a few races through a friend for the Preakness. He should be home soon,” said city Personnel Director Joseph Driscoll.
Inital reports indicated Clancy, 63, was taken by ambulance from outside the Lynn YMCA on Neptune Boulevard to Salem Hospital last Friday. Clancy’s brother, Jim, and Driscoll declined to disclose the medical problem that required Clancy’s hospitalization.
“The family has no comment,” said Jim Clancy.
Salem Hospital’s patient condition roster listed Clancy in stable condition on Tuesday afternoon, said hospital spokeswoman Casey Chuy. She declined to discuss additionals details about his condition but Driscoll said he visited Clancy last weekend.
“He’s doing well,” he said.
The Daily Item will have a full report in Wednesday’s edition.