THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025 Page 13 Suffolk Downs to host annual Daffodil Dash Kids Fun Run will kick off Boston Marathon weekend 4th L ooking for a family friendly way to kick-off the Boston Marathon weekend? On Saturday, April 19, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), will host the fourth annual Marathon Daff odil Dash from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Track at Suff olk Downs, in partnership with the Revere Parks and Recreation Department and the Marathon Daffodil Project. The Marathon Daff odil Project began after the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013 with the yellow daff odil used as a symbol of strength and hope. In commemoration of the 12th anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings, The Track at Suff olk Downs will be fi lled with the “Marathon Daffodils” that line the streets of Boston leading up to the Boston Marathon fi nish line. The event will feature three 50-yard dash races: for grades K-2, grades 3-5 and grades 6-8. The races will kick off at 10:30 a.m. Following the races, all participants and families are encouraged to hang out in The Paddock and enjoy snacks from local vendors, face painting, fl ower crowns and music by a local DJ. “We are excited to again partner with the Marathon Daffodil Project and Revere Parks and Recreation for the fourth year of Daff odil Dash at Suff olk Downs,” said HYM Managing Partner/CEO Thomas N. O’Brien. “Suff olk Downs is a family-friendly community, welcoming to our neighbors in East Boston and Revere and all residents of Greater Boston. The Boston Marathon is a special day for the Commonwealth, and we look forward celebrating it at The Track at Suff olk Downs each year.” “The activation of the Track gives us a taste of what’s to come from the vibrant, bustling Suffolk Downs neighborhood and green spaces of the future,” said Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. “The Daff odil Dash symbolizes yet another successful partnership between the City of Revere and Suff olk Downs, and I am happy to see so many children and families enjoying the space.” The Daff odil Dash is free to attend and open to the public, but registration is required to participate in the race events. The Track at Suff olk Downs is located at 525 McClellan Hwy. in Boston. Parking is free and available on-site. The Track is also accessible from the MBTA’s Suff olk Downs Station on the Blue Line. On the same day, HYM and the City of Revere will also host the fi rst Spring Pop-up Market at The Yard @ Beachmont Square, in collaboration with the Revere Beach Farmer’s Market. It will be the fi rst of three Spring Pop-Up Markets, the others to be held on May 17 and June 21. Each market will feature farmers and fresh produce vendors, local vendors, food trucks and giveaways for customers to enjoy. Each market will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Yard (10 Suff olk Downs Blvd., Revere), which is located just steps away from Amaya and the MBTA’s Beachmont Station on the Blue Line. For more information on the upcoming Daff odil Dash, Spring Pop-Up Markets and Suff olk Downs, please visit atsuffolkdowns.com. For more information about HYM, visit www.hyminvestments.com Boston Marathon Daffodils Project Boston resident Diane Valle founded Marathon Daff odils, which is now in its tenth year, to honor the spirit of the Boston Marathon by growing and delivering thousands of daff odils throughout Boston. Marathon Daff odils collaborates with hundreds of generous donors and volunteers who donate their money, time and energy to add a cheerful display of yellow daff odils to welcome runners, visitors and residents. ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. 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Contact David @ 781-322-9401. 855-GO-4-GLAS Proposed 5-story residential development on Shirley Ave. sent to zoning Advocate Staff Report T he City Council held a brief public hearing on Reverebased Trichilo Development’s request for a special permit to raze the existing nonconforming structure at 114 Shirley Ave. to construct a fi ve-story building with 48 residential units and two commercial units on the ground fl oor. The applicant submitted a revised building plan that incorporated all recommendations from the Site Plan Review Committee and other departments. Brian Harkins, who serves on the city’s Public Art Commission, spoke in favor of the developer and the plan. Harkins said the community met with Trichilo Development and all were convinced the company wants to build something that would be integrated into the neighborhood rather than a building that simply generates rent. Harkins also said the project would help the Shirley Ave. neighborhood become recognized as an arts district and would help Revere with an arts and cultural designation. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said the project was in character and similar to other developments taking place on Shirley Ave. Novoselsky said there was a community meeting about the project and there was no signifi - cant opposition, only the concern of one neighbor who felt the light to his home would be blocked by the new building. “Let’s see what happens at the Zoning Subcommittee Meeting when we open this up a little more,” said Novoselsky. Councillor-at-Large Robert Haas said his only concern is that there are no aff ordable units or units reserved for seniors as part of the plan. “I would love to see something aff ordable — just a couple of units,” said Haas. The project was referred to the City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee for additional review.
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