Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 Metro North Regional Emergency Communications Center Executive Director Whitney Morgan gave remarks. Revere Supt. of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly said the joy of learning and the safety of each resident combines into one building. State Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco said the building is an investment in children and public safety. GROUNDBREAKING | FROM Page 1 The McKinley redevelopment is a landmark preservation project for Revere. By preserving much of the existing structure, the city is honoring its architectural history while adapting and reusing the space to meet modern, critical community needs. “As mayor, I take pride in leading our city to new chapters while preserving our history,” said Keefe. “That’s a responsibility I fully embrace.” The revitalized McKinley State Senator Lydia Edwards said this eff ort will impact children of the future. School, which will open its new doors in 2027, will be anchored by two major initiatives: MNRECC will be a tierone, state-of-the-art emergency dispatch center. Marking a historic collaboration between Revere, Chelsea and Winthrop, this new regional partnership will unlock state funding, reduce municipal costs and expand emergency response capacity and effi - ciency across the Metro North region. In addition, the Early Childhood Education Center will provide 210 new seats for Revere’s youngest learners, which doubles the city’s current preschool enrollment capacity. This increase provides aff ordable childcare options for working parents in Revere. In February the City Council approved a $37 million bond authorization for the McKinley makeover. But $20 million in state grants are expected to cover most of the emergency call center. The School Department has contributed $6 million from covid relief funding, and State Representatives Turco and Jessica Gianinno secured a $100,000 earmark for the project. Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez said joining the regional call center was a momentous change that took courage and a new way of thinking for Chelsea city leaders and fi rst responders. “We are in difficult financial times, and we need to make bold decisions and collaborate with other communities,” said Maltez. “When we work together, we always win.”
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