THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 Page 17 Local residents earn Dean’s List Honors from MassBay Community College T he following Revere students have been named to MassBay Community College Dean’s List. They achieved this outstanding academic honor for the spring 2023 semester. • Ana Fernandez, who studies Liberal Arts and Early Childhood Education • Dang Nguyen, who studies Electrical & Computer Engineering • Azemina Plavsic, who studies General Studies To be eligible for the MassBay Dean’s List, students must complete at least six credits of college-level courses, be in good standing with the College, and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. About MassBay Community College: The college is the most aff ordable higher education option in MetroWest Boston, off ering a robust portfolio of courses and more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs with fl exible day, evening and weekend classes in Ashland, Framingham and Wellesley Hills and online. MassBay students receive an unmatched educational value by earning stackable credits that transfer to bachelor’s degree programs, and workforce-ready skills necessary to advance careers in high-demand fields. MassBay’s Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs were both ranked as the #1 Nursing Program in Massachusetts in 2020-2021 by national nursing advocacy organizations RegisteredNursing.org and PracticalNursing.org. Since its founding in 1961, MassBay has been accredited by several governing bodies and remains fi rmly committed to its mission of meeting the needs of the diverse local communities it serves. To learn more about MassBay, visit massbay.edu. ~ CIT Y COUNCIL NEWS BRIEFS ~ Council wants end of paper bag fee T he City Council is taking a second look at the ordinance that bans retailers from packaging purchases in single-use plastic bags. Councillors agreed that the ordinance needs to be amended to require stores that are 20,000 square feet or greater to provide free paper bag alternatives to customers. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino proposed the amendment after learning one large Revere retailer was charging customers 10 cents per paper bag. “The bags break. They’re not well made.” Serino told fellow councillors, adding that the fee is a corporate policy that increases corporate profi ts. “I just wanted to fi x this so larger grocery chains can’t charge 10 cents or any fee for a paper bag,” said Serino. Councillors were all on board with changing the ordinance, but Serino cautiously said he wanted a legal opinion from the city solicitor to make sure the city could impose such a requirement on a local business. “I think this is a great change,” said Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto. “I’m disheartened that a major grocery chain is charging the fee, and we have to change the ordinance to correct their greed.” The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance change to the Legislative Aff airs Committee for review. Gibson Park to get a makeover Gibson Park is in line for a serious makeover. The City Council approved a resolution to fi le and accept state Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program grants for the construction and improvements to Gibson Park. Plans include the reconstruction of the ballfi eld into a multipurpose athletic fi eld for a variety of activities with lighting for extended hours, a perimeter ADA walkway and new tennis courts. Gibson Park has already undergone $460,000 in improvements and renovations. In 2019 the playground area was expanded with new and accessible playground equipment; new fencing and walkways were installed and the ballfi eld was restored. The city has used PARC grants to renovate Oak Island Park and more recently to renovate Liberty Park with new play structures, a new poured safety surface for the playground and new seating. The estimated cost of the Gibson Park project is $760,000, of which $500,000 will be reimbursed to the city in PARC grant funds, if awarded. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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