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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023 Page 7 Councillor Rizzo seeks change to antiquated Dover Amendment By Barbara Taormina T he recent Arcadia Street conflict which saw a neighborhood unite to oppose a plan to locate an educational program with transitional housing for Revere’s homeless population on the middle of their densely packed dead-end street left Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo with a bad taste in his mouth. Rizzo has proposed asking Mayor Brian Arrigo to request that Revere’s state delegation file legislation that would bring the Dover Amendment into question. The Dover Amendment is a state law adopted in 1950 that exempts proposals for religious, educational and agricultural land uses from local zoning ordinances and bylaws. Rizzo sees the Dover Amendment as an antiquated law that fails to take into account how densely populated urban communities have become. And how much times have changed. He feels the law puts communities that impose sensible zoning regulations on such projects at risk for protracted and costly litigation and, even worse, allegations of unlawful discrimination that can mean civil penalties amounting to millions of dollars. “We want to help people who need it, but we have to be strategic about where we place these facilities,” said Rizzo. He conceded he doesn’t have any specific suggestions for the legislature on how to revamp the law. “But I know it needs to be tweaked,” he said. “Developers know if they can implement the Dover Amendment in virtually any neighborhood they want to build in, they can use the law as leverage to get what they want to go forward with a plan that might otherwise be rejected by a city council or board of aldermen. Rizzo seemed confident that Representatives Jessica Giannino and Jeffrey Turco and Senator Lydia Edwards would be able to find ways to protect neighborhoods from developers who want to hold the Dover Amendment over their heads. Rizzo said he did not think that was the situation on Arcadia Street but the more he looked at the law, the more he began seeing the bigger ramifications. “I think there’s a problem with the way it sits now in state law,” he said. Fellow councillors congratulated Rizzo for a great proposal. City Council President Patrick Keefe said the law needs to be adjusted to fit the times, and anyone who buys a single-family house, a multifamily house or a business has an absolute say in what happens next door. Next Stop Revere announces dates and participating restaurants for Dine Out Revere n coordination with the City of Revere and the Revere Chamber of Commerce, Next Stop Revere is excited to announce that Dine Out Revere is running from Wednesday, March 1 through Sunday, March 12. After hosting this campaign for the first time last fall, Dine Out Revere will once again provide locals and visitors an opportunity to sample participating local restaurants featuring special menu items. The delicious deals offer a chance to explore Revere’s culinary scene, from favorite classics to brand-new hot spots. Participating restaurants inI clude: • Antonia’s at the Beach • Cut 21 • Dryft • Fine Line • Istanbul Diner Café • Mission Beach House • Murray’s Tavern • Rincon Limeño • UNO Pizzeria & Grill • Valsos Table & Bar • Valsos Café & Bar • Volare Restaurant & Bar We have partnered with two charities to receive a portion of proceeds from items ordered from the Dine Out Revere menus: The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund and the Revere Chamber of Commerce. About The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund was established in March of 2020 in partnership with Samuel Adams to help aid the hospitality industry during unprecedented times. Since then, their partnership has grown to include Grubhub and has expanded to offer various grant opportunities available to restaurant employees and owners. Through the years, the Restaurant Strong Fund has distributed 9,494 grants totaling over $20 million. About the Revere Chamber of Commerce Promoting economic progress and quality of life in Revere, the Revere Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing members with valuable resources, membership programs, networking events, and promotional and educational opportunities to help our business community thrive. For more information about the participating restaurants and their special menus, visit the website www.dineoutrevere.com RevereTV Spotlight T he Game of the Week series of the regular winter season is on hiatus as the RHS Basketball Teams played their final regular-season games last week. Both the Boys and Girls teams took on Hamilton-Wenham last Tuesday afternoon. Unfortunately, the Girls team lost with a final score of 45-28, but the Boys won with a final score of 57-34. RTV will potentially be covering the Boys Team in the playoffs, depending on the schedule. 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