TURCO JEFFREY for State Representative ROSARIO A WORKING CLASS DEMOCRAT. Vote Tuesday, March 2nd THE ADVOCATE - A HOUSEHOLD WORD FOR 30 YEARS! Vol.30, No.2 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Planning Board approves subdivision plan for first phase of Suffolk Downs development By Adam Swift T he massive Suff olk Downs redevelopment project received another important approval in Revere this week, setting the stage for actual construction to begin as soon as this summer. Tuesday night, the Planning Board gave its okay for a defi nitive subdivision plan for a nearly 12-acre slice of the 160 acre parcel. The approval, which closely mirrors the preliminary approval handed out last spring, allows for four distinct lots and fi ve roadways within the parcel. The parcel, designated Phase 1R for the project by developers McClellan Highway Development Company/HYM Investments, will be the fi rst part of the over 16 million square foot residential, commercial, and residential development straddling the former racetrack in East Boston and Revere to be developed. Revere’s Site Plan Review Committee has already approved plans for several of the buildings that will be part of the fi rst phase of building in Revere, including a three-story offi ce and retail building across from the Beachmont T stop, a six-story hotel along Winthrop Avenue, and an eight to 15-story mixed-use residential building. Tuesday night, Michael Barowsky of HYM Investment updated Planning Board members on the status of the project as a whole, as well as answering questions about the more specific subdivision plan for Phase 1R. In addition to being approved by the Planning Board, the subdivision plan has also gained the approval of the city’s public works, engineering, and fi re departments. PLANNING | SEE Page 19 781-286-8500 Friday, January 15, 2021 Zambuto elected new City Council President; Visconti, Vice President By Adam Swift A familiar face will be leading the City Council in the coming year. Monday night, the council unanimously approved longtime Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto as City Council President. First term Councillor-atLarge Gerry Visconti unanimously got the nod as the City Council Vice President for 2021. “I’m humbled by the support of my colleagues, and I’m fortunate to have a great group of professionals to work with,” said Zambuto. “I’m truly honored to be their leader this year, and I know we’re going to do PRESIDENT | SEE Page 6 New City Council President Anthony Zambuto is shown with Vice President Gerry Visconti following their election on Monday night as City Council leaders for 2021. Friendly Garden Co-op residents among first to receive vaccine in city By Tara Vocino A pproximately 76 members of the Friendly Garden Coop received their Pfi zer vaccine on Wednesday. According to Resident Service The HYM Investment Group’s (“HYM”) vision for Suff olk Downs is shown with the architect’s rendering. (Courtesy of HYM Investment Group) Coordinator Cheryl McSharry, members 65 and older will receive their second dose in 21 days, administered by CVS Pharmacy. Thirty-six members are next in line, according to McSharry. First responders are scheduled to receive their vaccine today, and the Jack Satter House residents are scheduled to receive theirs in the coming weeks. HAPPY TOGETHER: Holding up their vaccination stickers are Friendly Garden Co-op members William Dauwer, Richard Hamilton, Dominic Capizzi and Barbara Orsini, who received their Pfi zer vaccine at the Friendly Garden Co-op on Wednesday. See photo highlights on page 17. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
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