THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, May 3, 2019 Page 5 CANCER | from page 3 Cops for Kids with Cancer to give a surprise gift to Christopher Chavarria. A convoy of cruisers took Christopher from his Glendale Street home to police headquarters. At the station, Christopher was presented with a $5,000 check. He also had a chance to check out some of the police equipment, such as the North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics truck and police motorcycle. “I’m happy and surprised,” Christopher said. “I didn’t know.” His mother, Yohana, said Christopher also received a police escort and a check when he began treatment in MAYOR | from page 1 to get involved. “Over the last three years, we’ve worked hard to build the ‘better Revere’ that residents demanded in 2015,” said Mayor Arrigo. “My administration completed a thorough review of the city’s fi nances, rooting out waste and ineffi ciency. Thanks to this work, Revere residents have benefi ted from the fi rst water and sewer rate cut in 20 years; tax relief for senior citiOctober 2018. She said the money will be used to repair their leaking roof and for weekly cancer treatments at Massachusetts General Hospital. Christopher is in first grade at Central Catholic School in East Boston, but he isn’t able to attend regularly because of his weakened immune system, according to his mother. “He has some good days and some bad days,” Yohanna Chavarria said. “We’re very thankful to the police and it’s a big surprise for us.” Christopher’s grandmother, Leticia, said seeing the police arrive at her home made her very happy and that it’s a great State and local police came out for the escort of six-year-old Christopher Chavarria. honor to have a police escort for her grandson. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. zen homeowners; and record investment in streets, sidewalks and public works. City Hall has also been brought into the 21st century in order to be more accessible and accountable to all residents.” “Since my first campaign started four years ago, it has been the energy of volunteers and community members that has moved our city forward with their ideas, their passion, and their support,” he continued. “We need you on board again this year. So much progress has been made over these last few years, but we have much more work to do – and we can’t aff ord to turn back the clock. I appreciate your support as we continue moving our city forward.” Interested residents can learn more about the campaign or sign up to volunteer at www.brianarrigo.com. They can also email mayorarrigocommittee@gmail.com with any questions. We Carry... * 100% Waterproof LVT Flooring * Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone Tile 31 Osprey Rd., Saugus * 781-289-9676 WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP for 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!
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