THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 3, 2020 Page 11 BEACH CITY | FROM PAGE 1 New Year’s Day fire displaces three families Three families were displaced, following a two-alarm house fire at 18 Thornton St., just minutes into a rainy New Year on Jan. 1. “The house is currently uninhabitable, but it’s not a total loss,” Fire Chief Christopher Bright said. “It sustained approximately $100,000 in damage.” Guinasso and Keefe elected City Council President/Vice President In a unanimous vote, Arthur Guinasso, Sr. and Patrick Keefe, Jr. were elected as City Council president and vice president, respectively, on Jan. 7. “Anytime people call me, I return their call quickly,” Guinasso said. “Returning calls is the secret to longevity. They know that I understand and respect them so much.” Keefe, who began his fourth year on the council, said he was truly humbled to have the opportunity to serve on what he called a “great council and in Revere.” “Most of my day-to-day focus is based on taking care of the constituents of Ward 4.” Keefe said. “Quality of life issues, public safety, and continuing to make Revere the best place to live and raise a family.” City Council recognizes DeLeo on 10-year anniversary Speaker of the House of Representatives Robert DeLeo received a citation from the City Council for his years of service on Feb. 25. “My constituents have stuck by me all these years,” DeLeo said. “They’re like family to me.” Chamber of Commerce hosts Mayor’s State of the City breakfast The Revere Chamber of Commerce hosted the State of the City Business Breakfast with Mayor Brian Arrigo at the Marina Restaurant & Bar At The Wharf on Feb. 26. During the event, Arrigo spoke about the city’s economic position and thanked business leaders for their contributions. “You are the people who sponsor youth sports teams; you are the people who sponsor the road races, the golf tournaments, the sand sculpting festival and so many other events that bring happiness to so many residents throughout the year,” Arrigo said. “All of you in this room rally with donations and support when misfortune visits our city.” His priorities for 2019 included a recreation center at the Garfield School and a “City Hall On Wheels.” “You have a friend in City Hall, and we will continue to work together,” Arrigo said. “I extend my invitation to you, the leaders of Revere’s business community, to work with me and city government and assure the residents of Revere that the growth we will cultivate will also be the impetus for our prosperity.” Rizzo announces mayoral candidacy Councillor-at-Large Daniel Rizzo announced his candidacy for mayor during his 19th annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser on April 4. “Tonight, we’re going to have a do-over,” Rizzo said. “I’m announcing my candidacy for mayor this November.” Citywide resident parking permit and visitor parking program passes The Traffic Commission voted unanimously in May to adopt a resident citywide parking program ordinance to be effective from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Monday to Friday. “There’s a lot involved, and it’s not going to happen overnight,” Parking Director James Rose said. Complimentary permits were mailed to residents, and visitor passes are one per household and cost $10 each, according to Rose. City prepares for aftermath of Encore Boston Harbor opening The City of Revere announced the creation of a Casino Advisory Commission to track the potential positive and negative impacts resulting from the opening of Encore Boston Harbor in June. Potential impacts resulting from the casino were thought to include an increase in crime, soaring traffic volume and overtime costs for emergency service personnel. In June, Arrigo BEACH CITY | SEE PAGE 16 The Bagel Bin Deli on Shirley Avenue was destroyed by a fouralarm fire on Oct. 15. (Courtesy Photo) Ward 4 City Councillor Patrick Keefe, Jr. was elected City Council Vice President for 2019. (Courtesy Photo) Ward 3 City Councillor Arthur Guinasso, Sr. was elected City Council president for 2019. (Courtesy Photo) Mayor Brian Arrigo with his wife Daveen following his victory over Councillor-atLarge Daniel Rizzo in the November General Election. (Courtesy Photo) Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Robert DeLeo was honored by the City Council for a decade of service. (Courtesy Photo) Revere High School football players Joe Llanos and Mazer Ali pose with their drumsticks as offensive and defensive players of the Thanksgiving Day game in which Revere defeated Winthrop 46-31. The Patriots finished the season with a 10-1 record. (Advocate Photo by Mike Kearney) Row Row Row in Revere: Our Race For Autism Awareness had 40 teams for the 2019 event. (Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) On July 1, the Revere High School sports teams left the Northeastern Conference after 14 years and returned to the Greater Boston League. (Courtesy Photo)
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