THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, July 5, 2019 Page 13 “Jaws” movie showing breaks records K By Tara Vocino icking off the first movie night for the summer, nearly 1,000 guests laid down their blankets, beach chairs and fl oaties on Monday night for the third annual screening of the 1975 drama/mystery “Jaws." The past two showings have attracted an average of 500 guests. Assistant Recreation Director Charles Giuff rida, who brought his sleeping newborn, Ray, was thrilled to see record-breaking attendance this year. “It’s one of our – if not favorite things to do,” Giuff rida said during the movie, which began at dusk. “It’s a great visual for the department.” Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Justin Lopez, Kavan Anorga, Brandon Anorga and their aunt, Zulay Anorga, said movie night is a good way to prepare for the Fourth of July. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Chase Kelley, Sydney Symms and Kathy Kelley said they wanted to have a good time while enjoying dinner from Kelly’s Roast Beef. Erin Prephat and her son Drainen Mason take a dip in the water and watch “Jaws” with their neighbors Joseph Borque and Amanda Borque. In the front row, from left to right, are Emilina Roque, Darwin Saravia and Ana Mendoza. In the back row are Isabella Pavei and Matteo Pavei. Leonel Gonzalez, Nicole Acosta and Papa Pablo Colon “Choppa” enjoy a slice of pizza on the lawn. Sofi a Visconti, School Committee Member Gerry Visconti, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Daveen Arrigo, three-month-old Ray Giuff rida, Kristen Giuff rida and Assistant Recreation Director Charles Giuff rida Nikki Silvestri and Veterans Services Offi cer Marc Silvestri with their daughters Sienna and Saige ~ Guest Commentary ~ Investing in the city’s history – and future M ayor Brian Arrigo announced this week that the City of Revere has been awarded a Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund grant towards the restoration of the Revere Historical Society Museum, which is located at 108 Beach St. Over the years, the historic building has aged and is in need of substantial rehabilitation. Recognizing the potential fi nancial opportunity from the state, the City actively pursued this grant funding to return the building to its former architectural glory. Mayor Arrigo, with the City Council’s support, appropriated funds to qualify the city for the state grant. The combination of funds will accelerate the pace at which the building restoration will take place. “We extend our gratitude to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for the support,” said Mayor Arrigo. “These funds will be vital in making important improvements to this building, which preserves our City’s rich history.” The matching allocation of $55,000 will allow for exterior carpentry repairs addressing wood gutters and downspouts, stairways, and restoration of the siding. In addition, a historic paint color analysis will be conducted to restore the original paint color of the building.
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