THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 Page 17 FIRE STATION | FROM Page 1 erside/Point of Pines area, Eric Lampedecchio raised a question about when the building of the new station will get underway. “After the bonding was put in place and going through all the necessary preparations for construction drawings, it’s actually been moving apace,” said Planning and Economic Development Director Robert O’Brien. “There was another issue that needed to be dealt with and that was that a part of the new fi re station will actually occupy land that is owned by the DCR [Department of Conservation and Recreation], so we needed to get a license from the DCR. That literally required an act of the legislature, so there was no undue delay, especially when using state land; it sometimes takes a little longer than usual.” Once the demolition is completed, Arrigo said, the construction of the new station should take about 18 months. The station will be important to service the new riverfront development, as well as the existing development up and down Revere’s waterfront, O’Brien said. Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, who long pushed for a new fi re station in the Point of Pines, said it was a long process to get funding approved and to move the plans forward, but that the process has been worth it. “We’re going to have a station that can house a watercraft rescue, and an engine, Engine 2, that was there for years and years,” said Powers. As development continues along the waterfront, Powers said, there will be plans to bring either a ladder or a tower truck to the station, depending on the recommendation of the fi re department. In addition, the new fi re station will also have a community room which can be used by residents. “This has been long overdue and it’s going to happen,” said Powers. KITCHEN CABINETS To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE STRIP & FINISH Frank’s House Painting 781-289-0698 “PROPER PREP MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE” - F. FERRERA • Exterior FREE ESTIMATES --- FULLY INSURED • Interior • Ceiling Dr. • Paper Removal • Power Wash • Carpentry We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Lawn and Yard CareUSA SNOW PLOWING * Reasonable Rates * Prompt Service * Parking Lots 781-521-9927 AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 Call Driveways From $ 35
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