THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 Page 3 City Councillors push state for Route 1 sound barriers Keefe, Serino cite quality-of-life issue for residents By Adam Swift T he construction of a sound barrier along the Route 1 corridor is included in the recently passed state transportation bond bill, but that is no guarantee that the longawaited barriers will be built any time soon. The City Council recently backed a letter drafted by Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe and Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino asking Governor Charlie Baker and Transportation Secretary Jonathan Gulliver to prioritize the building of the barrier along the north and southbound sides of Route 1 from Copeland Circle to Rout. 16. “We were very excited to see the transportation bond passed, and one of the expenditures was for sound barriers along Route. 1 in Revere, and a lot of that borders Wards 4 and 6,” said Keefe, adding, “But there’s always an opportunity for someone at the state level to try to cut that out, so Councillor Serino and I aren’t exactly celebrating yet. This is where we can riers along Route 1. “Back in 2008, we were promised these sound barriers when we were supposed to widen Route 1,” he said. Several times, he said, it looked like the construction of the sound barriers looked to be on the verge of becoming a reality, only to be swatted down. “We have to get the other RICHARD SERINO Ward 6 Councillor empower the residents of Revere, especially those along Route 1, to reach out to their local legislators, to reach out to the governor’s offi ce and to reach out to other elected offi cials besides us, because we are always going to advocate for it and we’re not going to forget about it.” Serino reiterated that just because the sound barriers are in the bond bill, it is not a done deal by any stretch. “Think of it like a credit limit, so to speak, where the governor can pick PATRICK KEEFE Ward 4 Councillor and choose which projects his administration would like to fund that are in this laundry list of items that are in the bill,” said Serino. “Many residents in Ward 6 have been complaining for years about this, and it is a serious quality-of-life issue. Now is the time for us to really step it up with the governor and request that he authorize the funding.” Longtime Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky thanked Serino and Keefe for keeping up the fi ght for the sound barrepresentatives to support this and hope it goes through,” said Novoselsky. “I know it’s not my ward, but it aff ects everybody. I hope it does go through and that the governor does approve this expenditure.” $2.04 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Former Mayor Dan Rizzo Endorses Jeff! "For roughly 30 years, the city of Revere and our neighbors in Winthrop have had the good fortune to be represented by Speaker Bob DeLeo. Now, as he announces his retirement and moves on to the next phase of his life, we must select his replacement. I can think of no better choice than Attorney Jeff Turco. Jeff has the academic, professional and political experience that is needed to make a positive impact on his district starting on day one. His values, work ethic, and commitment to good government are some of the many reasons why I am proud to wholeheartedly support his candidacy." @TurcoforRep PAID POLITICAL AD TurcoforRep.com info@turcoforrep.com Vote Tuesday, March 2nd Paid for and Authorized by the Committee to Elect Jeff Turco. PAID POLITICAL AD (617) 548-9429
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