Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023 Arrigo Campaign Committee Announces Support for Keefe Mayoral Candidacy (Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by the offi ce of Mayor Brian Arrigo.) O ver 75 campaign staff and supporters of Mayor Brian Arrigo have pledged their support to Ward 4 councilor Patrick Keefe in his bid for the Mayoral election in 2023. The group gathered last week to confi rm their backing for the Council president, citing Keefe’s experience in government and private business, his commitment to Revere and many of its organizations, and his vision for continuing the city on a path of opportunity and prosperity for its growing population. Mayor Arrigo announced earlier this month that he would not seek re-election in November. The announcement touched off a scramble among Keefe and at least three of his Lawrence A. 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Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A Sun. 9AM-5PM City Council approves new six-unit Endicott Ave. condos By Barbara Taormina W akefi eld developer Michael Casoli was granted a special permit by the City Council to build a six-unit condominium building at 141-143 Endicott Ave. to replace the six-unit apartment building that was destroyed in a fi re in 2021. The permit includes a list of conditions from the Site Plan Review Committee and the Zoning Subcommittee that outline water, sewer and drainage requirements, a ban on rental units, a two-bedroom limit for each unit, and requirements for front yard space and landscaping. Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, who represented Casoli, repeatedly stressed that the developer could, by right, build a new sixunit multifamily to replace what was lost. But D’Ambrosio told councillors Casoli wants to build something better. The new plan has underground parking that will free up space on Endicott Avenue. The building is also a few feet narrower, which increases the distance between neighbors, but it does extend farther into the backyard, leaving only 13 feet from the property line. Endicott Avenue neighbors opposed the project because of its size. The underground parking creates a fourth fl oor. They feel it will negatively impact the character of the neighborhood. Also, Andy Carey, the abutter to the rear of the proposed building, feels the rear setback is too close to his lot line. City Councillors agreed with D’Ambrosio that Casoli’s plan colleagues on the City Council in a race that continues to expand. The Arrigo campaign supporters unanimously swung their support to Keefe, acknowledging that during Keefe’s time on the Council during the Arrigo administration, the popular Ward 4 councilor was a prudent and steady voice on issues that aff ected the entire city. His deep involvement in citywide events, organizations, and issues reflected an engagement that stretched beyond the boundaries of his ward. A spokesperson for the Arrigo supporters said: “Mayor Arrigo came into offi ce nearly eight years ago and guided Revere’s government into a modernized, professional resource for every member of our community. His leadership stimulated economic growth and raised the city’s reputation as a home for businesses and families to fl ourish. “The next Mayor will take stewardship of a modern municipal government that did not exist eight years ago, a government vital to maintain the City’s well-being as we enter a new era of growth and improvement. As a City Councilor, Patrick Keefe has endorsed many of the Arrigo Administration ideals and objectives in an even-handed and thoughtful manner. We believe that he best embodies the qualities and character necessary for Revere to continue in its positive direction. We wholeheartedly support Patrick Keefe as the next Mayor of the City of Revere.” is better for the neighborhood than a building of rental apartments with transient tenants. And the underground parking is also a plus. The council voted 10-1 to approve the special permit with Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky voting against the project. Councillor Rizzo seeks residential numbers for Suff olk Downs development The City Council unanimously supported Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo’s request for information from the Mayor’s Offi ce about the number of Revere residents currently working for the Suff olk Downs/HYM project, including numbers for Local 22, Local 103 and other locals. Rizzo said it was up to the Revere Resident Monitoring Committee to keep count, but he wasn’t sure that was happening. “That’s information we need, and we should have it updated on a regular basis,” said Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti. “[Developers] always put in the requirement they will have jobs for locals, and we should be making sure our residents get fi rst preference.” City Council President Patrick Keefe said he had recently made a phone call to the representative of the plumbers local on behalf of a young Revere resident looking to join the plumbers’ union. Keefe said he was told that there was a need for more Revere residents on the job. “We need more applicants.” For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Prices subject to change FLEET
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