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Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 17, 2023 Storm causes sewer overflow R evere residents were notified Tuesday shortly after noon that a discharge or overflow from the city’s sewer system, caused by the heavy rain, was discovered flowing into surface waters from the area of Atwood and Hawes streets. Happy Saint Patrick's Day! According to the Department of Public Works, the discharge, which was estimated to be about 1,000 gallons likely consists of untreated or partially treated sewage and waste. Residents were advised to avoid contact with the affected waANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $2.999 Mid Unleaded $3.899 Super $3.949 Diesel Fuel $4.139 Heating Oil at the Pump DEF $4.759 $3.439 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Sun. 9AM-5PM Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma DISABILITIES | FROM Page 1 public meetings, but they want to be involved,” said Commission Member Mario Grimanis. DeCicco said virtual meetings were valuable because they allowed city boards to invite wellknown speakers from anywhere in the country and have them join meetings to share their expertise. “We can use technology and we need to embrace it,” he said. Correa also told commissioners that descriptions for jobs with the City of Revere are being reworked to make sure they use ADA-compliant language. Correa said it’s important that all people feel invited to apply for city jobs and that Revere is committed to finding and working with the many residents who would bring talent and culture to their jobs. terways for 48 hours after the discharge stops due to health risks from bacteria and other pollutants. Crews were at the scene for much of Tuesday afternoon. There were concerns that some of the overflow could affect Diamond Creek, Pines River, Belle Island Inlet as well as Malden and Saugus. DPW staff said such discharges are not unusual during heavy rains and the tides and rain will naturally restore the area. An investigation by the Boston Herald found data showing that in 2018, 2.8 billion gallons of wastewater were discharged into local rivers and waterways. As a result, the Legislature passed a bill requiring sewer operators to notify the public of the overflow within 2 hours of discovering the problem. A A Cap on Ash Acting DEP Commissioner says agency ruling continues on no future expansion of ash landfill at WiN Waste innovations incinerator site By Mark E. Vogler cting state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commission Gary Moran said he doesn’t expect any change in the previous administration’s ban on expansion of the ash landfill at WIN Waste Innovations trash-to-energy landfill. “The Department’s interpretation of the regulations remains unchanged from the writing of the November 2021 letter and there has been No alteration of the conditions at the site to warrant a different outcome,” Acting Commissioner MassDEP Gary Moran wrote in a letter this week to state Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), whose district includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus. Moran cited the letter signed by former DEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg, who wrote that any future proposals for expansion would require a modification to the facility’s site assignment and approval from MassDEP and the Saugus Board of Health. “As the landfill is located within an [ACEC], an expansion of the landfill (Including vertical expansion) would need to meet the site suitability criteria in the Regulations with respect to the site assignment,” Suuberg wrote. “While an applicant is free to propose a site assignment modification, and MassDEP will review information submitted, based upon the information presently before MassDEP, the facility fails to meet the necessary site suitability criteria to allow for expansion within the ACEC and therefore would not receive a positive site suitability determination,” Suuberg wrote. “Without a positive site suitability determination from MassDEP, a proposal to amend the facility’s site assignment to allow for vertical expansion would not advance to the Saugus Board of Health for consideration.” Saugus Selectman Debra Panetta hailed it as major good news for residents of Saugus and nearby communities who oppose further expansion of the ash landfill at the incinerator site on Route 107. “This administration’s position is the same as the last – the landfill can only be changed if the regulations or law changes. Given that that is highly unlikely, the Town of Saugus should proceed as if this landfill is about to close. A closure committee should be established along with discussions on remediation,” Panetta said Wednesday (March 15) in a statement to The Saugus Advocate. “It’s important to note that the Saugus Board of Selectmen have no jurisdiction to sign a host agreement with WIN Waste. Even with their proposed host agreement, WIN Waste still can’t get their nitrogen oxide levels down to 150 PPM minimum requirement without purchasing emission credits from more efficient facilities. That is not good for the health and well-being of Saugus residents and our neighboring communities,” Panetta said. “There should be a focus on getting just financial compensation from WIN as there are ongoing impacts from the operation of the incinerator itself. The town’s compensation should not be tied to the landfill issues as that is on track for closure. It’s important to remember that WIN Waste Saugus is the oldest incinerator in the nation,” she said. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET

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