Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Arrigo to be honored by Housing Families T he Housing Families Legislative Breakfast is an opportuLawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net ~ HELP WANTED ~ FULL TIME DRIVER WANTED MONDAY – FRIDAY; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM SCRUBBING BOARD 104 HANCOCK ST EVERETT * 617-387-4838 BRIAN ARRIGO Revere Mayor nity for community members to learn about how the aff ordable housing shortage in our region impacts community health. In addition to outlining these critical social issues, Housing Families Inc.’s clients and community partners will highlight key policy and legislative initiatives to improve housing equity and wellbeing for everyone across Greater Boston, particularly in Malden, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Medford and Melrose. Event details: Thursday, April 13, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; Anthony’s of Malden (105 Canal St., Malden); 2023 Honorees: Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo for increasing shelter opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness in our region by launching Revere’s Warming Center; Citizens Housing & Planning Association for aff ordable housing advocacy and policy. This event is free and open to the public. To secure your spot, please RSVP by April 3. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Molly Abrahamson at mabrahamson@housingfamilies.org. $122,000 in Funding Secured for Shared Space Pilot Program in the Shirley Ave Neighborhood Program aims to stabilize, retain and grow local small businesses while cultivating new entrepreneurs T he City of Revere’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Partners are announcing up to $122,000 available in local block grant funding for the Shirley Ave Shared Space Pilot Program. The funding is available for lease subsidies, construction or renovation, operations seed costs, and supportive design or consultant activities necessary to launch or signifi cantly enhance the performance of approximately two to four pilot shared spaces in the Shirley Avenue neighborhood. When it comes to shared spaces, eligible projects could include anything from an emerging food business using a restaurant’s commercial kitchen in its off hours to a gallery curated on the walls of an existing business to daytime offi ce space “popping up” in a nightclub or restaurant space that sits largely empty during the day. The program’s intent is to stabilize, retain and grow local small businesses while cultivating new entrepreneurs. Average grant awards are expected to range from $20,000 to $60,000. “The Shirley Ave neighborhood is a business district in Revere that is constantly growing, changing, and adapting,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “I am grateful to have the support of the TDI Partnership and Women Encouraging Empowerment, who are working to adopt innovative solutions for the space limitations faced by the Shirley Ave neighborhood. Revere should always be a place for entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive and expand, and I hope to see this funding used to further support this distinctive business community.” Revere’s Shirley Avenue neighborhood is brimming with diverse talent, engaged community members and collaborative business and property owners. However, one common limitation faced by many of the individuals and groups is space. The competitive commercial property market puts pressure on small businesses, therefore making it diffi cult to expand and grow within the Shirley Avenue neighborhood. Shared commercial space is accomplished by pairing businesses or community groups with similar customer bases, complementary space requirements or alternating hours of operating. SPACE | SEE Page 19
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