THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 Page 3 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Lifelong Resident Michelle Kelley Announces At-Large Bid For Revere City Council Will bring “neighborhood watch” approach, transparency to city government FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Vowing to bring transparency and accountability to city government, lifelong resident and small business owner Michelle Kelley announced her campaign today to be Revere’s next AtLarge City Councilor. Kelley, an attorney and realtor, outlined a MICHELLE KELLEY Candidate for Councillor-at-Large “neighborhood watch” approach to governing and said she will help neighborhoods confronted by an onslaught of irresponsible development. “It’s time that the government of Revere is restored to the people of Revere,” Kelley said. “I’ve lived here my whole life, started a business here, and watched with dismay as deals get made to the detriment of quality of life here. I’m running to be an At-Large City Councillor because Revere citizens deserve to know that their voices matter.” The proud granddaughter of immigrants, Kelley lives with her husband, David, in West Revere. Kelley believes that hard work is the path to the American dream, and that seniors have earned the right to live in their homes and in the neighborhoods they have helped build. A more responsive city government, she said, means listening to Revere residents, rather than dictating from City Arrigo, state officials announce DCR summer programs, safety measures By Barbara Taormina system. Lt. Col. James Concannon of F ormer mayor Brian Arrigo was back in Revere last week with colleagues from his new job at the Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to tout safety programs and measures in place to keep the public safe at state public beaches and recreational sites. Arrigo’s remarks, which focused on lifeguards and freeswimming lessons, were made four days before a pair of shootings disrupted the holiday weekend at Revere Beach. “The climate crisis is bringing hotter and hotter summers and beaches are important places,” said Arrigo adding that DCR is making sure there are enough certifi ed lifeguards on duty. To that end, DCR is off ering incentives and pay raises for those interested in a lifeguard job. Candidates can apply at www. mass. gov/lifeguards. There are also free-swimming lessons for kids and anyone who doesn’t know how to swim. Details are available on the DCR website at: https://www.mass. gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation “Access to outdoor space builds healthy families,” said Rebecca Tepper, chief of the Energy and Environment Bureau of the attorney general’s offi ce, who joined Arrigo on the beach. “Open space is for everyone, the entire state of Massachusetts. It’s critical to off er safe access to the water.” Other safety offi cials reviewed basic safety rules such as avoid swimming beyond one’s skill set and swim with the buddy the Mass State Police Marine Unit, spoke to remind the public about boating safety. He urged boaters to always have flares and an adequate number of safety vests on board adding that sea conditions change quickly. Concannon also warned the public that his unit will be targeting impaired operators during the upcoming season. And he stressed the need for parents to supervise kids who lack adequate fear of the water. “Drownings are preventable,” said Concannon. “ We implore you to use basic safety water practices. “ BRIAN ARRIGO Former Mayor 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 $2.98 GALLON Hall. “That’s how I want to make decisions,” Kelley said. “I want to know what people think about the issues. I’ll be working for them and I will be their voice.” “We need a new high school,” Kelley continued, “and we need to be fi scally AT-LARGE | SEE Page 19 We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602
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