Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026 RHS PROJECT | FROM Page 1 The steel for the project is in production with a delivery date scheduled for mid-July. “We are getting the foundation in before the steel hits the site,” said Peeler. “And then we start throwing up the steel as fast as we can.” Although Peeler said work on the foundations was starting early, he stressed that the project is not planning a summer move in. “We are where we were a month ago,” said BOARD OF HEALTH | FROM Page 1 People chew the leaves or crush and brew them into tea for pain relief and mood enhancement. In low doses, Kratom can function as a Peeler. “We are still targeting a winter holiday move in.” The committee approved an amendment from Consigli to spend $129,173,500 to install lighting for the two athletic fields near the front of the building. Facilities Director Carl Svendsen said that despite the $1.8 million in savings to move forward without lighting didn’t make sense. “I can’t picture fi elds without lighting,” said Svendsen. “The fi elds are a potential revenue source.” Svendsen said the revstimulant, increasing energy, and in higher doses it acts as a sedative, helping users feel calmer and less anxious. It has also been used for pain management, and some people have used kratom to ease opioid withdrawal symptoms. However, kratom’s eff ectiveenue generated by fi eld rentals could be used to bolster the Parks and Recreation Department. “If we start talking about not putting lights, we might as well talk about not putting in fi elds,” said Svendsen. The committee voted to accept the Consigli amendment to include lighting. Jason Flood, a senior project manager for Consigli, updated the committee on an important upcoming milestone, the GMP budget (or guaranness in reducing opioid cravings has not been thoroughly evaluated. “The products available in the United States are much more concentrated and potent formulations than what are used in traditional medicine in Southeast Asia,” Buck told the board. Kratom comes with a vari ety of side eff ects. Buck mentioned confusion, nausea, itching, sweating, dry mouth and constipation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kratom is responsible for 91 deaths, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a public health advisory in 2017 that identifi ed kratom as a drug of concern. Buck also described seven municipalities that have teed maximum price budget). Flood explained three major elements of the GMP, a summary which includes costs from subcontractors and any potential change orders. Flood also highlighted an “allowances and hold” section of the GMP. That includes pending design elements and covers any costs or risks not included in the budget. Flood said this was a critical aspect of protecting the budget. A GMP schedule will also be fully incorporated into the GMP agreement banned kratom sales. She outlined enforcement and fine structures in the City of Lowell and the Town of Canton, which would be similar to fi nes for stores selling tobacco products to minors. Buck said the Health Department surveyed 40 Revere businesses and found three selling Kratom products, such as seltzer energy drinks, vapes and capsules. “The problem doesn’t seem super-entrenched in Revere at this time,” said Buck. She added that during the last two years Massachusetts Poison Control has received zero calls from the Revere area regarding kratom. There were 48 kratom calls from the entire state. Board member Kathleen Savage raised the issue of natbetween the city and the construction manager. According to Brian Dakin, senior project manager for Left Field, the project remains four percent under budget at $395 million, which is excellent news for a project of this size. The bids from subcontractors came in 25 million less than anticipated. Dakin mentioned that some of those savings could help the city if the eminent domain lawsuit over the Wonderland site requires a higher payment for the land. ural or whole leaf kratom vs. synthetic kratom. The natural form of kratom is made directly from the plant leaves, while synthetic kratom is a chemical mix made in a lab. Natural kratom is considered safer. Still, Savage and fellow board member Viviana Catano favored a kratom ban in Revere. “We need to jump on this,” she said. “My fear is that if one person dies, will they try to sue the city because we weren’t proactive in banning it.” Board Chairman Dr. Drew Bunker acknowledged there is a diff erence between natural and synthetic kratom but said the concern is that the board doesn’t know the content of products on the shelves at local stores. “I’m not a proponent, but people have a right to take natural kratom if they want,” said Bunker. But Catano and Savage said the lack of regulation is a significant concern. They both felt banning kratom sales in Revere is the best option. Buck said the next step is to work with the city’s policy writer and the city solicitor to develop a city ordinance. Next would be a public hearing on a kratom ban with specific rules and fi nes for stores selling kratom products. Buck told the board they could amend and adjust the proposed ordinance as it moves through the process. Advertise dvertise in the Adv cate in the Advocate Classifieds! Classifieds! Call us at: 781-286-8500 Advertising that gets results!
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