Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 MARINA | FROM Page 1 that threatens to stop the MassDOT bridge project pending stabilization of the building, which is on the verge of collapsing and “could be about to fall into the Saugus River.” The motion for an injunc New St. Anthony’s Flea Market 250 Revere St., Revere, Lower Hall Indoor Flea Market SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission .50 Cents NEW VENDORS WELCOME! Free Coffee & Tea! To rent a table, call Lynda: (781) 910-8615 tion sought by Flynn in Essex County Superior Court also alleged that work done by the project contractor, SPS New England, is responsible for the structural problems that make the building “uninhabitable.” Meanwhile, SPS New England, Inc. denies responsibility for the building being damaged by the construction work. “SPS New England, Inc. has performed all work on the Route 107 / Belden-Bly Drawbridge in a professional and safe manner and has adhered to all contract requirements including performing a survey of the existing condition of the 1147 Western Ave structure and foundations prior to construction, and extensive vibration and crack monitoring during construction activities,” the company said in a statement to The Revere Advocate. “The structure was built in 1959 and per our structural expert — GZA — the deterioration of the structure is due to decades of tidal activity and not to the last two to three years of construction activity.” Horgan, a 72-year-old Revere resident, said he feels threatened and frustrated by challenging circumstances beyond his control. “I’m the guy in the middle. I’m the one who is going to suff er the most from what’s going on,” Horgan told The Revere Advocate in a recent interview. “The bridge construction people may say the same thing,” he said. “The place is defi nitely compromised. The foundation is falling. We’re getting water in the building. The fi rst 20 years I was here, we didn’t get water in the building,” he said. Marina faces “ a huge impact” Horgan has been leasing the 125 feet by 25-foot building at 1147 Western Ave. since 1996. “We’re in our 29th year and this is where we spend most of our time,” said Horgan, a 1971 Lynn Classical High School graduate who grew up in West ANOTHER YEAR TO GO: The current target date for completion of the Lynn-Saugus Belden Bly Bridge project is July of 2026, according to SPS New England, the MassDOT contractor. Tim Horgan, the owner of Stoneham Boat Center, rents a building right near the construction site on Route 107 in Lynn. (Revere Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Lynn and now lives with his wife Eileen in the Port of Pines section of Revere. They have two children who work at the marina: Timothy Jr. and Kelly. He’s been a member of the Point of Pines Yacht Club since 1980 and is currently the fl eet captain. He cherishes his connection to the Saugus River, which fl ows through the three communities he frequents. “I grew up on the Saugus River. My grandmother’s house was on the water. I’ve been on the water in this neighborhood my entire life. I’m a Saugus River lifer,” Horgan said. “When I was a kid, we’d go and swim off the docks. I learned to water ski in the river. I got chased by Mr. Cicolini, the Saugus harbormaster. The river is a big part of me,” he said. A member of the City of Lynn Inspectional Services Department attached a yellow tag on the window of a front bay door of the Stoneham Boat Center workshop building on March 17. The tag warned “NO TRESPASSING” and “UNSAFE.” It ordered anyone approaching the building not to enter or occupy the building. Horgan said there were indications last fall that trouble was brewing when the building’s owner hired a lawyer to address some issues regarding the building. “Ever since, we’ve been kind of looking over our shoulders, worried about what could happen,” Horgan said. “We utilize this building every day. This is my son’s home away from home. If the building remains unoccupied indefi nitely, it’s going to have a huge impact on our ability to service our customers,” he said. “We are a boatyard. We depend on our building to provide service. It’s our lifeblood. We have 35 boat slips and we store close to 100 boats for the winter. An active client list of about 100 people. The core of our business comes from Saugus, Revere and Lynn. They are our primary customers.” Making the best of things As long as the yellow tag remains on the workshop building, there’s little that Horgan can do — except to do what’s necessary to stay in business. He’s considering possible use of tarps or tents to do work
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