Override unlikely for Northeast Metro Tech project By Adam Swift W hile other communities in the Northeast Metropolitan Vocational Technical school district are looking at possible overrides to help cover their portion of a new vocational high school in Wakefi eld, Revere looks to be in good fi nancial shape. In a special election on Tuesday, voters in the 12 communities of the district overwhelmingly voted to support the construction of the new $317 million building. In Revere, 357 of the 421 voters who made it to the polls voted in favor of the project. Revere Finance Director Richard Viscay said the city should be able to pay for its portion of the project without any type of override vote. “The projected maximum payment for our apportioned debt services [about 20 percent of the project] would peak at approximately $2 million per year,” said Viscay. “It is assumed that this will be budgeted and paid for within the tax levy, which includes the natural [Proposition] 21/2 increase annually, plus new growth.” The funding formula for the new school is driven by the enrollment of the sending school districts, and Revere sends the most students of the dozen comPROJECT | FROM Page 1 in the 12-district communities hovering around 3%. Malden’s voters were aligned with the overall favorable percentage, with 81.5% voting “yes” for the project. Unoffi cial results from Malden were similar to those around the district, with 668 voting in favor of the proposal and 151 voting against it. This result was expected, as Malden city offi cials, including a number of members of the Malden City Council, voiced public support of the project. In Saugus, 7% of registered voters went to the polls on Tuesday with 921 votes cast for a new Northeast Metro Tech, with 547 votes opposed. This total represents 64% of Saugus voters in favor of local funding to support the Northeast Metro Tech School. Voters in Revere also supported the new Northeast Metro Tech facility. Unoffi cial results of that vote were not immediately available at press time. Factoring in a $141 million grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, the dozen cities and towns will pick up the remaining $176 million of the cost for the construction of a state-of-the-art Northeast THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 BASKETBALL | FROM Page 11 munities, with over 300; therefore, it takes on the greatest amount of debt. A Massachusetts School Building Authority grant is expected to cover $140.8 million of the building costs. A major driver for new growth is the Suffolk Downs mixedused development. In discussions about the new Revere High School, which could see debt payments as high as $14 million per year, Viscay has said that the new growth revenue from Suffolk Downs and other new developments should cover the costs of the project. Both Mayor Brian Arrigo and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly voiced their support for The Voke project and said the project would not impact funding for the proposed new Revere High School. “I know … folks are feeling like this is going to take away from the high school, and that is absolutely not the case,” said Arrigo. “All our children who go to high school will have great resources and great facilities allotted to them if we vote for this.” Kelly said she strongly believes that all kids deserve to go to a school that has an environment that is conducive to learning, something that is hard to accomplish at the current Northeast Metro Tech, which was built in 1968. Metro Tech adjacent to the existing school in Wakefi eld. Northeast Metro Tech Superintendent-Director David DiBarri said he is thrilled at the overwhelming support voters showed for the project on Tuesday. “We are deeply grateful to the voters in our 12 sending districts for their participation in today’s vote,” DiBarri said. “Their collective support of a new school building, and for securing a vision for a 21st century career technical education that will position our students for success after graduation,” he added. The new Northeast Metro Tech will jump capacity from about 1,280 to 1,600 students and will address outdated building systems and realize code compliance upgrades while featuring 21st-century learning environments, improved Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations, state-of-the-art shop space, expanded program offerings, a new primary access roadway from Farm Street to reduce traffic congestion, a full-size gym, a 750-seat auditorium, outdoor space for learning and a new cafeteria. New athletic fi elds adjacent to the new school are also part of the overall project. Boudreau came up big with a three to regain the advantage, and the Patriots were able to hold on from there. A basket by Boudreau with 25 seconds to go clinched the victory. Along with the excellent defensive team eff ort, the Patriots got a ninepoint performance from Ramadan Barry and eight points from Hamza Ghoul. Revere played at Lynn English on Thursday (after press deadline) and travel to TD Garden in Boston to play Hamilton-Wenham on Sunday afternoon (scheduled 2:30 p.m. tip). Page 15 Girls knock off Classical for seventh win Coming off a 32-14 win over Somerville last Thursday (ending a span of fi ve games in eight days), the Revere girls resumed the season on Tuesday at home and didn’t lose a beat against the Lynn Classical Rams. Thirteen points from Carolina Bettero led the Patriots over the Rams by a 45-36 count. Bettero canned 25 in a 44-42 loss to Winthrop two weeks ago, scoring more than half the team’s points. But the Patriots had a more balanced attack against Classical. Elaysia Lung netted 12 points and Belma Velic collected nine points and nine boards, missing a double-double by a single digit in each category. Tuesday’s victory was a statement win for Revere, which improved to 7-4 overall, as the visiting Rams were 9-2 entering the game. The Patriots played Lynn English at home on Thursday (after press deadline) and are scheduled to host Chelsea on Saturday afternoon, but the forecast for a possible snowstorm Saturday could force a postponement. Your Hometown News Delivered! MEMORIAL | FROM Page 1 city,” said McKenna. Coppola was a 1978 graduate of Revere High School and lived in Beachmont before moving to Denver last year. She worked most recently as a crossing guard for the city and also volunteered as a literacy coach for Generations, Inc. Coppola volunteered for many years for a number of organizations, including the Beachmont Youth Association, Revere Pop Warner and Women for Revere, and she helped organize block parties held at Louis Pasteur Park. “I couldn’t think of a better way to memorialize Susan because she was so beloved by the community,” said Councillor-atLarge Steve Morabito. “Anyone who has had interactions with her has had such a positive experience. She just connected with so many people in the Beachmont area and throughout the city…I think that this is just a great way to remember her and to think of all the memories people shared with her.” EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. 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