Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 Consultants present options for Boatworks redevelopment By Adam Swift T 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com he former Riverside Boatworks site is one step closer to becoming a community rowing center. The City of Revere purchased the Boatworks site as part of a larger Riverfront master planning process at the Pines and Saugus Rivers that also encompasses the redevelopment of Gibson Park and the private development of the G&J towing yard. During a public meeting on Thursday, April 7, city officials and consultants laid out the results of a feasibility study for the future development of the Boatworks property. “This was a boatyard for a long time, but during the master plan process we recognized a lot of potential in how we could extend Gibson Park,” said John McAllister of McAllister Marine Engineering. “We could create some connections and have some functionality, some kind of community rowing or getting people to the water because there isn’t a lot of good water access for the public along the Pines and the Saugus River in this area.” McAllister and consulting architect Arrowstreet performed the feasibility study of the site with the two existing buildings. The consultants considered three options: a complete rehabilitation upgrading the two existing buildings, a partial rehab upgrading the existing brick building and demolishing the smaller building and building new on that portion, or a complete new reconstruction. “We want to maintain the existing footprint, or at least the existing square footage as much as possible because we are in an Area of Critical Environmental Concern,” said David Bois of Arrowstreet. He said extending the footprint of the building in the area would make permitting diffi cult. Overall, the goal is to create a community center for rowing and small craft kayaks, Bois said. All options include community space, gym areas, and additional amenities in addition to boat storage. Bois said the exact layout and functionality is still up in the air. “Once the city works and fi nds an operator, this could change, but it is a starting point to evaluate each of the diff erent options on an equal footing,” he said. Bois said the consultants believe the partial rebuild is the most cost-effective long-term option for a community rowing center at the boatyard. “This is really encouraging and builds upon the ideas that came out of the master plan,” said Bob O’Brien, the city’s economic development director. O’Brien noted that permitting could still be a challenge for the project and it could be some time before construction begins. He asked whether there is a way some part of the rowing program could be instituted on a more temporary basis before fi nal construction is completed. Bois said that if the city moves forward with the partial rehabilitation option, the current brick building could be rehabbed fi rst and used for boat storage. Elle Baker, the city’s open space and environmental planner, said the city is looking to fund the design phase of the boatyard project through grants, and that the plans should be at 60 percent completed by July. “We will go from there and be applying for Seaport Economic Council funds for fi nal design and permitting,” said Baker. Revere man allegedly uses Everett auto dealerships to steal from customers and evade taxes By Christopher Roberson C lesio Beninca, 56, of Revere, is facing charges of larceny, tax evasion and malicious de struction of property stemming from his operation of Ferry Street Auto Sales and Glendale Auto Brokers, both in Everett. According to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Beninca stole more than $130,000 from six individuals “through fraudulent operations at his used car dealership.” It is also alleged that he withheld $86,000 in sales tax from the state. Reportedly, when Beninca sold a vehicle, the fi gure that appeared on the auto loan was noticeably higher than the original fi gure that was agreed upon. This discrepancy caused false RMV-1 forms to be fi led with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. On numerous occasions, Beninca reportedly sold vehicles that had liens on them, making it impossible for the new owners to register the vehicles. In one instance, he promised to return the profi ts to a customer from a vehicle that was sold at auction. However, Beninca allegedly used the money to pay the debt he owed to the auctioneers. During Beninca’s arraignment on April 4, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Daniel Flaherty ordered that bail be set at $3,500 in cash. Beninca was also required to surrender his passport, not apply for a new one and to not travel outside New England. “This defendant is alleged to have repeatedly used his business to target and defraud victims and the people of the Commonwealth,” said Ryan. “This defendant is charged with repeatedly being untruthful about vehicle sales and personally profi ting from these schemes. His actions not only impacted victims fi nancially but disrupted their everyday lives by leaving them without reliable transportation.” Everett Police Chief Steven Mazzie lauded the investigators for their tireless eff orts. “I’m glad we were able to hold Mr. Beninca accountable for taking advantage and betraying the trust of members of our immigrant community,” he said. Beninca is now facing six counts of larceny over $1,200, being a common and notorious thief, two counts of tax evasion and malicious destruction of property. Under state law, if convicted, Beninca could be sentenced to up to 36 years in prison and be fi ned up to $60,000. He is scheduled to be back in court on April 25.
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