THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022 Page 5 Bow Street project moves forward T By Christopher Roberson he Planning Board, during its January 3 meeting, heard additional information regarding the application for a Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning and Site Plan Review for the proposed project at 165-167 Bow St. The 60,500-square-foot site is presently occupied by two industrial buildings. The proposal calls for the demolition of one of the buildings, renovating the inside of the second building and constructing a new building on Orient Avenue. Once the project is completed, the two buildings would feature 149 residential units. Within that figure, there would The board will revisit the proposal during its February 7 meeting. be 31 studios, 76 one-bedroom units and 42 two-bedroom units. The applicant, Andreas Tsitos, has indicated that 23 units would be designated as affordable housing. A total of 106 parking spaces would also be available. In addition, a water main and sewer main would be installed under Factory Street. GBL temporarily halts play due to COVID spike I By Greg Phipps t appears COVID-19 has reared its ugly head once more, as the recent surge in infections statewide prompted Greater Boston League (GBL) officials to put a temporary hold on all competition as of Monday, Jan. 3. The suspension of competition and practices is, for now; set to be in place until Saturday, Jan. 8, when practices can resume. All eight member schools in the GBL, of which Revere, Malden and Everett are included, are subject to the suspension. Barring an extension of the timeframe, competitions are set to resume on Tuesday, Jan. 11. In a statement released Monday, the league expressed its hope that the halt will only be temporary. "It is the hope of league officials that this stop380 Main St. In other news, the board voted to continue the application to waive the Site Plan Review for 380 Main St. until additional information is available regarding parking and the floor plan. The property is currently occupied by a three-story residential building with four units. The applicant, Scott Viselli, is requesting to add a fifth unit to the building. To accomplish this, Viselli intends to reconfigure an area in the building and bring it up to code. He also said the building’s footprint would not increase and that there would be “no substantial impact on the surrounding community.” page will allow our member schools to focus on policies and procedures for all student-athletes and coaches, to ensure that we can continue to provide the safest possible environment for competitors," the statement read. "Each district will create their own policy specific to spectators at competitions. The visiting team will adhere to the host team's spectator policy." Everett man arrested on drug charges in Arlington By Christopher Roberson D arrius Harris, 32, of Everett, was taken into custody by Arlington Police following a recent sting operation. On January 4, investigators allegedly arranged a drug transaction with Harris. However, he fled on foot when he realized that his customers were, in fact, police officers. Harris was then captured a short time later. According to police, a large quantity of cocaine was found in his possession. “Drug use, abuse and distribution continue to be the top quality of life and public safety concerns in communities around the nation,” said Arlington Police Chief Julie Flaherty. “I wish to commend our Arlington Police investigators on a job well done in apprehending someone who allegedly profits from the suffering and misery of others.” Harris has been charged with Possession of a Class B Substance with Intent to Distribute, Resisting Arrest and Failure to Stop. He was scheduled to be arraigned in Cambridge District Court on January 5. If convicted, Harris could face up to 12 years in prison Officer Johnston retires from EPD and a fine of up to $12,600. No additional information was available as the matter remains under investigation. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,030 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,030 Household of 1 = $40,951 Household of 2 = $53,551 Household of 3 = $66,151 Household of 4 = $78,751 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2022 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 After 22 years with the Everett Police Department, Officer Patrick Johnston, who is shown with Chief Steven Mazzie, retired on January 5. In addition to being Mazzie’s aide during the past four years, Johnston was a dispatcher and an animal control officer. He also served in the Marine Unit and the Special Projects Division. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department)
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