REVERE Vol. 29, No. 11 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ADVOCATE Free Every Friday Fire official concerned that rooftop cell phone tower may cause cancer By Tara Vocino C ell phone towers and a possible linkage to cancer caused a stir during Monday’s Zoning Sub-Committee meeting at City Hall. According to fire officials, the U.S. National Toxicology Program and World Health Organization conducted studies and reports showing that the towers cause cancer and several other major health problems. “The World Health Organization has said that harmful effects include cancer, concussions, genetic damage, impaired fertility, headaches, abnormal brain function, insomnia and weaknesses,” said Fire Lt. Kevin O’Hara. O’Hara said the cell tower has been on top of the Central Fire Station since 2008 and that nothing was said to the Firefighters Union until years later. “As they increased power from 2G to 4G, it was proven that radiation levels have spiked,” O’Hara said. “We are the only station in New England that has a cell tower – a very bad decision made back in 2008.” The solution in the meantime should be to hold off until the Our 80th Year EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER $ 2 Week Night Classes MARCH 18 One Week Day Class APRIL 15 School Vacation CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM EVERETT AUTO SCHOOL “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available $2.59 GALLON GALLON Regular Unleaded $2.359 Mid Unleaded $2.639 Super $2.699 Diesel Fuel $2.879 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.699 3.43 FOR SALE: Bob’s Discount House, a local furniture store, is on the market, according to city officials. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino DANGER FROM ABOVE: Revere Fire official said he is concerned that the cell phone tower, which sits atop the city’s Central Fire Station, could cause cancer as well as a number of other health problems. cell phone companies confirm the tower as “safe,” according to O’Hara. The companies will also put in writing that they will assume full responsibility for anything that may happen in the future, which O’Hara said that they will never do. Therefore, he said, fiber-optic cable is another route. “Fiber-optic is faster, more reliable, no radiation, more energy efficient, but more costly for companies, which companies I’m sure will not be in favor of,” O’Hara said. O’Hara said although cell phone companies donated up to $2 million two years ago to the American Cancer Society, it TOWERS | SEE PAGE 5 We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Price Subject to Change without notice ANGELO’S "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 FULL SERVE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS T wo of Revere’s staple businesses are up for sale. Bob’s Discount House, a furniture store at 61 Squire Rd., and Sozio Home Furnishings and Appliances, an appliance store also at 61 Squire Rd., are on the market. According to Economic Development Coordinator Robert O’Brien, two credible buyers approached him about purchasing the entire Sozio property. Contrary to rumors that have been swirling around, he doesn’t believe there is an interest to build a hotel on the site, O’Brien said in his office Wednesday night. Sozio was destroyed by fire in February 2018. In business since 1949, it was a wellknown business in the city. Bob’s Discount House, which is physically connected to Sozio, was known as the local place to buy furniture. According to Deputy Fire Chief Paul Cheever, the property was under fire watch earlier this year for a failing sprinkler system, which meant that they were required to have a fire detail during business hours. However, Bob’s did the A sign on the door lists the other Bob’s Discount House stores that are in operation. repairs and were not under order to close, according to Cheever. “The owners were complete professionals to ensure the safety of the property,” Cheever said. According to Cheever, Sozio had immediate violations and he is awaiting a response from owner Chuck Sozio about the outstanding violations. Cheever did not say what the violations were, adding that it is a personal matter between Sozio and the city. “We’ll give Mr. Sozio time to address the violations before it becomes public,” Cheever said. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com National Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration Breakfast March 29 T he City of Revere Veterans Service Office invites all Revere Veterans to a commemorative breakfast on Friday, March 29, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The breakfast will be held at the American Legion, 249 Broadway. Please RSVP to (781) 286-8119. 781-286-8500 Friday, March 15, 2019 Bob’s Discount House, Sozio Applicance for sale Prices subject to change FLEET
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