Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, July 12, 2019 Consiglia Della Russo Park to be converted into a playground By Tara Vocino C hildren and parents at the Paul Revere Innovation School had the opportunity to design their own playground on Monday during KaBOOM! Playground Design Day. Consiglia Della Russo Park, which is behind the school, will be rebuilt after falling into disrepair. According to Kelly Smith of sponsoring organization Keurig/Dr. Pepper, the coff ee/soda company will cover more than $200,000 in expenses for the playground equipment. KaBOOM! Project Manager Derrick Dixon said Revere’s partnership with their nonprofi t organization will allow the city to revive the playground at a low cost. Elle Baker of the Office of Strategic Planning and Economic Development Project walked through items that children would like to see, such as structures and landscaping, during the children’s design meeting. Kyle Lanes said he is looking forward to a tire swing. In addition, he would like to play on the spiLeading the children’s discussion were Keurig/Dr. Pepper Project Manager Andi Baabs, Keurig/Dr. Pepper representative Brett Hughes, Keurig/Dr. Pepper Corporate Communications representative Kelly Smith, Paul Revere Innovation School Principal Donna Bonarrigo, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Event Organizer/Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Economic Development Project Planner Elle Baker, KaBOOM! Project Manager Derrick Dixon and KaBOOM! Assistant Project Manager Lex Lesley. der web and go down the slide. His sister, Briana Lanes, would like to swing on the monkey bars and use the seesaw. On Monday, KaBOOM! Project Manager Derrick Dixon called on a student to ask what the student envisions for a renovated Consiglia Della Russo Park. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Mayor Brian Arrigo said a Geneieve Zierten, 10, and Kyle Lanes, 10, in front, told the design crew what they envision for a renovated Consiglia Della Russo Park on Monday at Paul Revere Innovation School. Holding their designs are KaBOOM! Assistant Project Manager Lex Lesley and Keurig representative Brett Hughes. recreational space was one of the needs that was brought forth during the Master Plan process. “I can’t wait to see the looks on the kids’ faces once the surface is renovated,” Arrigo said. ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....PERFECTLY located & maintained one-owner Contemporary style Tri-level boasting 12 rms, 3-4 bdrms, 3 1/2 baths, lvrm open to entertainment-size dnrm both w/cath ceilings, oversized 20’ kit (2002) features stunning granite counters & backsplash, marble vanity, oversized shower w/glass enclosure, cen air(2 units), work(2007) & NEW electrical panel, large, level lot w/irrigation system, IG gunite pool w/cement patio, cabana w/kit & half bath. Indian Rock! 799,900 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. Donna Bonarrigo, principal of the Paul Revere Innovation School Principal, said she and her colleagues are thrilled and that the new structure will make a huge diff erence, both for the school and the community. “Although it’s a small area, it’s impressive that it will be ready for the start of school,” Bonarrigo said. The community build is scheduled for Aug. 23 and opening day is Aug. 27. Site volunteers who are more than 18 years old can contact EBaker@Revere.org. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Kelly Smith of corporate communications of the sponsoring organization, Keurig/Dr. Pepper, told children to get their thinking caps on and tell the adults what to do.
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