Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023 MassDevelopment funding transforms properties in Mass. cities, including Revere M assDevelopment has awarded $713,893 in grants to advance the rehabilitation of fi ve properties in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts that will have signifi cant economic impacts on commercial corridor revitalization goals. These grants represent the fi rst tranche of awards from the Fiscal Year 2023 round of MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Equity Investment program, with additional awards expected in the following months. Chocolaffee LLC in Revere was awarded $77,893 to help the company convert its storefront from a production-only space to a more active storefront that will include a café with specialty Colombian items as well as coff ee, ice cream Revere softball closes out season this week By Greg Phipps and smoothies, and studio space for podcasting and videography. The owners’ existing food production business serving commercial clients, such as festivals and zoos, will continue to operate in the rear of the facility. “We want to build an economy that works for every corner of our state, including the Gateway Cities that for generations have been regional centers for economic vitality and growth,” said Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao, who serves as chair of MassDevelopment’s Board of Directors. “These TDI grants will provide Gateway City businesses and nonprofi ts that want to invest in their properties with the additional resources they need to bring important projects to life.” For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net W ith recent exciting victories over Greater Boston League rivals Medford and Malden, the Revere High School softball team was scheduled to conclude its 2023 campaign this week. The Patriots – with a roster consisting of mostly underclassmen – have shown steady improvement throughout the spring. Seniors Emma Cassinello and Arianna Keohane have led a unit that includes junior pitcher Isabella Qualtieri, junior players Ally Straccia and Riley Straccia, sophomores Lea Doucette, Jordan Martelli and Brianna Miranda and freshmen Frankie Reed and Shayna Smith. Under Head Coach Megan O’Donnell, the Patriots were hoping for a strong season fi nish. They concluded the regular season at Lynn English this past Wednesday. Senior Arianna Keohane has provided leadership and solid overall play this season for the Patriots. Sophomore first baseman Lea Doucette has provided off ensive punch this spring for Revere. Freshman infielder Frankie Reed has had a promising 2023 season for the Patriots.
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