THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 Page 5 MGH CARE VAN | FROM Page 1 partum care; however, that particular service is limited to Mass General patients. Craig said the van recently started off ering colorectal cancer screening and will arrange free follow-up care if needed. While the Care Van provides free care, there is also a community health coordinator on board who can help residents access primary care and insurance through MassHealth. APPROVES | FROM Page 1 ing 30 percent or less of AMI. In addition to 48 one-, twoand three-bedroom units, the building will also have eight group living units on a lower level. Site work is underway on the seven-story building and construction is expected to be completed in fall, 2027. According to Councillor-atLarge Joanne McKenna, the project has been in the works for three or four years. “Three years ago, they asked me if I would be in favor of the project and I said yes, it’s aff ordable housing, and we need aff ordable housing,” said McKenna, who wasn’t sure why the project has been stalled for several years. The Neighborhood Developers, a nonprofi t builder of affordable housing in Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden and Revere, is building the project. The 110 Ocean Ave. address is the site of a seven-bedroom home owned and operated by North Suff olk Community Services (NSCS). The building has group-living services for seven people, who will be able to reGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 According to Craig, the van operates 20 to 24 hours a week, although that number can jump as high as 90 hours during the summer. Last year, 6,200 people sought and received care from the vans. The vans have reached 40,000 people over the life of the program. Commission Chairman Ralph DeCicco asked how accessible the vans are for the disabled. And unfortunately, they are not accessible. turn to the new building once it is completed. NSCS collaborated with The Neighborhood Developers to redevelop the site to provide additional affordable homes. The existing building is being prepared for demolition, and the project is scheduled to be completed in September 2027. The new building will support NSCS with community space for the organization to provide supportive services and classes for community members. The project received a $23 million tax-exempt bond from MassDevelopment, along with $21 million in federal low-income housing tax credits, among other public funding sources. The 110 Ocean Ave. site is less than a mile south of Wonderland and about one-third of a mile south of the Revere Beach T station. The new building will stand immediately next to two other residential developments that opened in 2021: the 200-unit, two-building Ryder Revere Beach and the 75unit 900 building. Both were built on vacant lots. But Criag said van staff often move indoors; for example, to the lobby of a housing authority building. “If we need to, we will bring everything off the van,” said Craig. “It’s not an issue to us.” “It’s great to see how much this increases accessibility for people with disabilities at the housing authority,” said DeCicco. “Different services are out there but getting to people is where the gap is,” said Commission Vice Chair Pauline Perno. Craig said Revere and Chelsea are where the van and services are most needed. “We want to meet people where they are at,” he said. “The state of healthcare and accessing what you need is horrific; you need someone helping you,” said Perno. “I applaud the work that being done because, God knows, it needs to be done.” Perno and commission member Jason Barone said communication is essential. Perno noted she had no idea the care vans existed until her daughter began working on one. They asked about van schedules and locations. Craig said the van schedules are posted on the Massachusetts General Brigham website and fl yers are available in multiple languages. He said he would send dates and times the van would be in Revere to the Commission and the Public Health Offi ce. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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