THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 Page 11 about 100 people sent him a copy of staff writer Andrew Brinker’s article about the residential construction industry and the troubles developers are facing. Brinker used Suff olk Downs as a symbol for the industry struggling with escalating material and labor costs as well as spiking interest rates. Broadway Master Plan presentation proposes central park space, underpass art Like many parts of Revere, Broadway has a Master Plan, and the City’s Dept. of Planning TOM O’BRIEN HYM CEO (HYM website) AUGUST Ernie Boch, Jr. and Music Drives Us grant new instruments to MGH Revere Youth Zone An architect’s drawing of a proposed park on Broadway was presented at the Broadway Master Plan public meeting on Sept. 25. (Courtesy of City of Revere) Cicatelli earns 99th win as Pats powers past Lynn Classical in GBL showdown Ernie Boch, Jr. (left) is shown presenting a plaque to Michael Lenson, program manager for MGH Revere Youth Zone, marking the occasion after the philanthropist donated musical equipment through his music foundation, Music Drives Us. SEPTEMBER Sen. Markey joins Amazon workers, Teamsters in Revere to demand protections for warehouse workers State Representative Jessica Giannino addresses attendees as U.S. Senator Ed Markey looks on. (Courtesy photo) OCTOBER Councillor Guarino-Sawaya named World Ambassador of Mirabella Eclano, Italy Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya is shown being presented a plaque commemorating her Ambassadorship by Mayor Giancarlo Ruggiero of the city of Mirabella Eclano in the province of Avellino, Campania, during her recent trip to her parents’ homeland. (Courtesy photo) 9th Patriots Head Coach Lou Cicatelli is one step closer to the 100-win club, and the Revere Patriots are starting to play like a football team on a mission. In his 22nd season as Head Coach, Cicatelli notched career win No. 99 in electrifying fashion as the Patriots steamrolled Lynn Classical, 4628, under the lights of Harry Della Russo Stadium on Friday night. The victory, their second straight, marked the first time all season the Patriots strung together back-to-back wins, improving to 2-4 overall and 2-2 in the Greater Boston League (GBL). NOVEMBER Revere residents and the City Council say NO to recreational marijuana This project, which is expected to be completed in spring of 2026, was championed by residents for a decade, since the fi eld shut down in 2014. Much of the work on the project will be completed in-house by members of the Department of Public Works. The project is bolstered by a $25,000 earmark secured by Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). Bulldozers are shown moving dirt and stone onto McMackin Field recently. (Courtesy of Mayor’s Offi ce) Revere Patriots Football team beats Everett for first time since 1991 & Community Development recently presented the fi nal draft of that plan to the community. Mayor initiates long-awaited revitalization of a community favorite, McMackin Field SCOREBOARD: Revere High Patriots football team players and coaches line up right in front of the winning scoreboard at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Everett. (Steve Freker Photo) Mass Badge hosts annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner The Revere community celebrated Thanksgiving on Tuesday with the 11th annual Mass Badge Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Casa Lucia Function Facility. Shown from left to right: Police Detective Robert Impemba, Taylor Guiff re, Rose Burns, Revere Veterans’ Agent Julia Cervantes, Michael McLaughlin, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Michael Wells, Brian Chapman, Michael Zaccaria and Police Captain Amy O’Hara. DECEMBER Annual Coats for Kids event a great success Supporting Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley’s motion to stop the sale of recreational marijuana in the city of Revere, Amarilis Miranda, Jorge, Ana and Jory Santos displayed their signs during the November City Council meeting at City Hall. The City Council moved forward and voted 10-2 to place the motion on fi le, with Councillors Kelley and Zambuto voting against. The 9th Annual Coats for Kids Ugly Sweater Party collected jackets for needy children at Dryft Revere. Shown from left to right: School Committee Secretary John Kingston, James Nigro, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Patricia Pace and Patrick Fullerton.
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