Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 HEALTH BOARD | FROM Page 1 “I have been diagnosed with Parkinson Disease,” Buonopane told the board. “I do not like to stay alone at night,” he said adding he stays with a friend. He admitted the house needed to be painted and said he has spoken with a contractor and they are fi guring out a price. Buonopane said he wasn’t aware the hedges were a problem but added they will be cut back. Buonopane said he is at his house several times a week to check on everything. “It’s more than just checking the mail,” he said. He asked the board to reverse the finding that his home, which has been in his family for generations, is a vacant property. “I intend to make more use of the propYACHT CLUB | FROM Page 1 hosted, reflecting the club’s commitment to service and community leadership. In addition to providing a stage for local performers, the evening will serve as a fundraiser for local charities. While there is no formal admission fee, the event will be generating donations throughout the night to support vital charerty if my condition allows it,” he said. Wells stressed the property still fell under the city’s defi nition of a vacant property and was thus subject to certain rules including registration. But the board felt that Buonopane should have time to make improvements and possibly decide if he wants to rent the house. Board member Viviana Catano proposed giving Buonopane at least six months to a year waiver to get his property in order. Wells said he wouldn’t want that time to exceed a year. The board voted to grant Buonopane a one-year waiver from a vacant property designation and requirements. Also appealing a vacant property registration issue was Gerard Simon, owner of the former Fleetwood Recording Studio at 321 Revere St. itable initiatives within the Revere and Winthrop areas. Call for Performers: The event will feature a mix of scheduled “featured performers” and open slots for those who wish to sign up on the night of the show. Musicians: All genres and skill levels are welcome. Equipment: Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments; however, a house guitar will be available Wells explained the site meets the defi nition of a vacant property because it is a commercial building in a commercial zone and no business is taking place there. The recording studio closed several years ago and Simon resides in Foxborough, but Simon stated that he now uses the recording studio as his private studio. Simon added the building is very secure and outfi tted with video cameras. He said he also takes care of the sidewalk. But Wells said business must be conducted in commercial buildings based on city ordinances. Simon had difficulty understanding how commercial designation trumped his understanding of private property. Wells said he could apply to site plan review with plans for renovatfor those who need it. “We wanted to create a space where local talent can shine while simultaneously giving back to the community that supports us,” said organizer Andrew Capobianco. “It’s about more than just music; it’s about coming together for a good cause.” Event Details What: Beachmont Yacht Club Open Mic Night. ing the property for residential use adding a kitchen and bathrooms. Or he could start a business. “I guess I’m forced to do that,” said Simon who asked for time to establish a business. But the board did not anticipate a new business at the property in the near future, and they voted to reject the appeal and have Simon register the property and pay the fee. “It’s unfair that a person can’t own private property in Massachusetts,” said Simon. “It’s against my civil rights.” “I agree, it doesn’t seem right,” said Board of Health Chairman Dr. Drew Bunker. “But we have laws we have to uphold.” The third appeal involved an order to correct issued to 548 Revere Beach Boulevard which has 146 balconies When: Thursday, January 29, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Where: 168 Pearl Avenue, Revere, MA 02151. Cost: Open to the Public (donations encouraged). For more information regarding performance signups or charitable contributions, please contact Andrew Capobianco at 617-650-8841. with railing fi tted with horizontal balusters which are a violation of the state’s sanitary code. The developer is not appealing this order and has agreed to reinstall railings with vertical balusters and to strengthen the rails. However, there are 146 units with balconies that need to be replaced, and developers are asking for certifi cates of occupancy while the work is ongoing. They say doors to balconies will be locked with a special device and using unrepaired balconies would be a violation of a lease. But Wells insisted that developers had requested a hearing for an appeal for the balusters and the board voted to block the appeal and to only issue occupancy permits to units that have had balcony railing retrofi ts. About Beachmont Yacht Club Located in Revere, Massachusetts, the Beachmont Yacht Club is a communityfocused organization dedicated to maritime tradition, social fellowship and supporting local veteran and charitable causes. Advertise in the Advocate Classifieds! Call us at: 781-286-8500 Advertising that gets results!
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