THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 15, 2025 Page 7 Overnight lane closure scheduled for American Legion Highway project Partial lane closure at Bell Circle in Revere through October; community outreach program to continue N ational Grid is set to begin the final phase of its American Legion Highway underground infrastructure upgrade at Bell Circle in Revere to help enhance the reliability of energy delivery for over 30,000 customers across Revere, Malden, Everett and Winthrop. The project has been underway for the past two construction seasons and involves upgrading the underground gas main that serves these REQUEST | FROM PAGE 1 “Before we get something on the ballot we need more information,” Smith feels. “Residents need to understand what they’re voting for. The Mayor needs to come before us to tell us what’s going on behind closed doors,” a reference to information on negotiations between The Kraft Group and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. “How do you have a vote before you have an agreement?” DiPierro asked. “Putting it on the ballot is a waste of time.” “I’m not in favor of the stadium no matter how much sugar coating you put on it,” Hanlon said before admitting, “I communities. In coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the City of Revere, National Grid will begin the final installation phase at Bell Circle. To complete this critical work safely, contractors will work a 12-hour, overnight schedule. During overnight work hours, a partial lane closure will be implemented at the northern end of Bell Circle. The partial lane clodon’t know what you could put there.” The members also passed a resolution conceived on the spot by Rogers to send the state legislature’s Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee a letter supporting a bottle bill for deposits on single serving liquor bottles, known as nips, after an appearance by State Senator Sal DiDomenico explaining the situation at the State House. He said a separate proposal to have a deposit on nips is being added to another bill to have deposits on water bottles and sports drinks as well as raise all deposits from fi ve cents to 10. “We’re looking to get it out of Another reason to save. NEW CD RATE 4.25% APY* 9-Month Term *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Member FDIC | Member DIF sure is in place weekly, Sunday through Friday nights, from Sunday, August 10, through Saturday, October 25 during the overnight hours from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. the following morning. The affected lane will be restored to support regular traffic between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., Sunday through Friday. This overnight closure will allow contractors to install the remaining gas main while minimizing disruptions to Committee and onto the fl oor,” DiDomenico said. “I’m confi - dent it will happen.” An eff ect will be to reduce trash, including street trash. “We know anything with a deposit is redeemed and off the streets,” DiDomenico said. “Nips are a danger to the sewer system because they fi nd their way into it because they’re small.” The idea has also been endorsed by State Representative Joseph McConagle. The Council also approved an item allowing Stephanie McColaugh to serve on the Conservation Commission and Planning Board at the same time. traffic. Due to the Labor Day holiday, no work will take place from Friday, August 29 through 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2. Further details regarding traffic management in and around this work zone will be provided on the project’s website, as well as biweekly schedule updates. Additionally, National Grid’s community outreach team will continue to engage abutters on and around the project route to share the latest information and answer questions related to this and future work plans. For more information, including project updates, schedules and real-time notifications, visit www. americanlegionhighwayproject.com. For more info about National Grid, visit www.nationalgridus.com, follow on X (formerly Twitter), watch on YouTube, like on Facebook and find on Instagram.
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