Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Planning Board gives fi nal approval for mixed-use development on Boston Street By Christopher Roberson A fter four years in the works, the mixed-use project at 85 Boston St. is slated to begin following the recent approval from the Planning Board for a Minor Modification to the Site Plan. The modification will align the written conditions with the project redesign that the board approved in August 2020. “The design did evolve over the years,” said Stephen Martorano of Bohler Engineering during the board’s February 8 meeting. The project, which is expected to begin in April, will take approximately 18 months to complete. It will now feature 650 residential units in two buildings, 9,000 square feet of ground-level retail space and 785 parking spaces. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE E CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! 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House Speaker Mariano Releases Statement on Administration’s Vaccine Rollout B OSTON – House Speaker Ron Mariano (D – Quincy ) last week released the following statement regarding FEMA’s approval of over $213 million in funding for Massachusetts’ vaccine rollout: “The state’s vaccination plan was developed by experts and guided by science, but the 160 Members of the House of Representatives are the experts on their own communities, and their constituents have communicated their frustration, feedback, and fear “While the funding announcement from FEMA today is welcome news, it is imperative that the Administration heeds feedback from Members of the Legislature who are hearing directly from their constituents about the challenges they have encountered during the fi rst days of Phase 2. The vaccine rollout has been marked by communications and operational shortcomings that we must correct as we work through the phases of the vaccination plan and move towards vaccinating the general public. “Specifically, we have witnessed a disconnect between the Department of Public Health and those administering the vaccine, siting and availability issues in many regions across the state, and communications breakdowns in the vaccine booking system. We must be particularly mindful about addressing gaps in health equity and supporting individuals with disabilities and those without access to transportation. “The Administration has both the opportunity and the responsibility to learn from this past week, and the House stands ready to assist in this monumental undertaking. The Legislature has an active and important role to play in allocating federal money – now or in the future. Whether it’s through FEMA funds, a future appropriation, or policy measures, the House looks forward to providing constructive feedback to help ensure residents’ needs are met within their communities.” “I’m grateful to Speaker Mariano for making it clear that the feedback my colleagues in the legislature and I have been sending to the Baker Administration needs to be heard and considered,” said Representative Steven Ultrino (D – Malden) of the statement. “As the Speaker noted, even the best laid plans that aim for equity will fail if those crafting those SPEAKER | SEE PAGE 14 ASTON — Jacob Jackson of Everett has been named to the Dean's List at Stonehill College for the fall 2020 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered. Everett resident recognized by Scholastic Art & Writing Awards B OSTON – Markus Tran of Everett was one of 21 students to be recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards this year for his achievements and skill in art and writing. Tran is a student at the Commonwealth School in Boston’s Back Bay. The project will also focus on improving Vale Street as well as connecting the sidewalks with the new retail spaces. In addition, Martorano said the city is planning to begin two more projects in the area this spring. The first will be to install a drain under the nearby train tracks while the second project calls for the installation of a tide gate at the end of Spring Street. “There’s a couple big moves that city is making,” said Martorano. The board also received an update about another mixeduse project, this one located on Vine Street and Second Street. It will consist of 320 residential units, which will include 16 affordable housing units, in a six-story building. There will also be approximately 4,000 square feet of retail space on the ground level as well as a parking garage. Member Leo Pizzano said he was concerned about tractor trailer trucks from Restaurant Depot having enough space to turn onto Second Street from Boston Street. “That’s a very tight turn down there,” he said, adding that he had similar concerns about the turn from Second Street onto Vine Street. Everett resident named to Stonehill College Dean's List
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