THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024 Page 7 ~ CIT Y COUNCIL ROUND-UP ~ Health Officials Install Narlox Boxes to Combat Overdoses Public Health and Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Initiatives (SUDHI) offi cials presented the plan to install Narlox boxes around the city to ensure the lifesaving medication is available to anyone who needs it. The boxes or cabinets will contain doses of Narcan which reverses the eff ects of an opioid overdose. The project is funded through the opioid settlements expected to bring about $1 billion to Massachusetts over the next 17 years. Councillors had questions about security and potential harm to children but the SUDHI staff will monitor POSITIVE | FROM Page 1 ticipate any problems and added that any changes due to wetlands would likely be tweaks and nothing would interfere with the program design. “We think we approached it conservatively, said Dakin, adding, °The tricky part is getting everything in place and leaving enough room for a train station.” The MSBA is scheduled to hold a board meeting on April 24 that will be their time to vote on the project. If approved, they will isand maintain the boxes and Narcan, a nasal spray with no street value, has no eff ect unless an individual is overdosing. City Council approves Childcare Regulations Ordinance The City Council approved the ordinance regulating childcare businesses in Revere with amendments that align local regulations with the Department of Early Education. The positive vote brought a round of cheers and applause from member of the audience in the council chamber who have watched the ordinance work its way through committees and sue a scope and budget letter that informs the city how much of the cost the MSBA will pick up. The City Council will vote on May 6 whether or not to accept the scope and budget agreement from the MSBA. Dakin said that’s when the cost to the city will be fi nalized and that he expects it will be as good as the numbers that have been presented — probably better. The $520 million school was expected to cost the city $285.5 million after MSBA reimbursements. However, that does not include the $100 board meetings for the past several months. City Councillors File Motions; Approve Permits Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya fi led a motion that the mayor request the Traffi c Commission to install speed calming measures on Pamona Street. Councillors Juan Pablo Jaramillo and Paul Argenzio proposed the council order a public hearing for the purposes of increasing safety by expanding recreational opportunities for young people. The motion was referred to the council’s Parks and Recremillion eminent domain lawsuit the former owners of Wonderland have fi led against the city. Councillors have scheduled an executive session meeting with the mayor and the city solicitor to discuss where that lawsuit stands and its potential impact on the city prior to the vote on the bond. City Council President Anthony Cogliandro said he is also hoping for a public presentation on the project’s fi nances. “I have to be sure beyond a shadow of a doubt that the city can handle this,” said Cogliandro. ation Subcommittee. The council approved a special permit for 8 Revere Street, LLC, to raze an existing structure and replace it with a nine-unit townhouse development. City Council approves Zoning Amendment to forgo Hotel at Overlook Ridge Councillors approved a zoning amendment for Overlook Ridge Overlay District to eliminate the requirement of a hotel as part of the district. The late councillor-AtLarge and former mayor George Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of tino I sur nce is p the l yal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM d t welcome Colella must be rolling in his grave as he championed that the developers build a hotel since he took umbrage as Revere got stuck with apartments and no retail. City Councillor proposes job creation ordinance for Revere residents Councillor Juan Pablo Jaramillo proposed an ordinance aimed at creating stronger jobs for Revere residents. The proposal was referred to the council’s Climate, Sustainability and Workforce subcommittee
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