THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 3 City Council to consider biolab ordinances, amendments Request mayor to create Biosafety Advisory Committee By Adam Swift L ast week’s City Council subcommittee meeting was proof that plans to build a Life Science building at Suffolk Downs will continue to be a heated issue in the city. At this Monday night’s council meeting, two separate motions sought to address the regulation of research and development facilities. The HYM Investment Group is planning to build 550,000 square feet of life sciences research space in the early stages of the Suff olk Downs development near Beachmont Station. A 280,000-square-foot life sciences building could be ready for occupancy by the end of 2024, according to CEO Tom O’Brien of HYM. The regulation and permitting for what goes into the buildings is dependent on the tenant, O’Brien said, adding that the buildings are being constructed with no single tenant secured at the moment. The motion by City Council President Gerry Visconti and Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna seeks to amend the zoning ordinance of the city so that the two highest levels of Biolevel use, Biolevel-3 and Biolevel-4, are not permitted in the city. Visconti referred the motion to a public hearing on June 27. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo’s motion requested that Mayor Brian Arrigo create a Revere Biosafety Advisory Committee under the jurisdiction of the Board of Health. The committee would include the public health director, city solicitor, police and fi re chiefs, inspectional services director and the planning and community development director. According to Rizzo, the board would be charged to investigate, evaluate and amend the defi nition and/or addition of Research and Development/Laboratory Life Sciences Labs and related uses in the city’s zoning ordinances. “The reason I submitted this was to address the obvious potential usage of a biolab at Suffolk Downs,” said Rizzo. “The problem, I think, we’re going to have as a City Council going forward is, when a vote was taken back in 2018 on the overlay district [for Suff olk Downs], the overlay district gave that use, biolab … by right. They do not need a special permit from us.” Rizzo said the research he has done shows the best way to control biolab issues going forward RevereTV Spotlight R evere High School Senior Prom was last Thursday night. RevereTV was on the prom red carpet to cover glam shots and commentary from students as they arrived. Recording the prom red carpet captures memories for these senior students to look back on for years to come. This red carpet event streamed live on RevereTV and social media, but will be replaying on the Community Channel over the next few weeks. Congratulations to the RHS Class of 2022! is through the Board of Health. “That overlay district granted them, by right, to do whatever it is that they want as it is currently defi ned,” said Rizzo, “so I believe, going forward, that we should potentially set up a board like this that would have some teeth with regards to what is being done with that particular usage.” We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR wrapped $43.95 In case you missed it, the Revere High School and Garfi eld Middle School Rock Ensembles held their annual concerts along with performances by the RHS Drama Club. This was an extensive event that showcased the musical and theatrical talent of Revere students. The RHS Rock Ensemble’s concert was a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, while Garfield Middle School students played contemporary music more familiar to what is REVERETV | SEE Page 21 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long FIFTY YEARS 2022 Happy Father’s Day 1972 HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 HUMIDOR SPECIAL! Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net FATHER’S DAY IS COMING! Check our in-house SPECIALS! Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection We pay tribute and honor the memory of those who have made the for our country. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WIN-WASTE.COM
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