Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 12, 2024 O’BRIEN | FROM Page 1 role in our ability to pay for the high school,” said Cogliandro. “But I don’t believe there’s anything to worry about.” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, no fan of the plan to build the new high school at Wonderland, said The Globe story was exactly what Tom O’Brien told the City Council when he met with them several weeks ago at the request of Councillor McKenna and Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley. The councillors wanted to quell rumors that the site was struggling. O’Brien said that HYM has already spent $550 million on the site and nobody is walking away. “We feel good about where we are,” said O’Brien. “We are building the site as fast as we can.” However, HYM is working in a tough economic climate. Councillor Kelley has raised concerns about the timing at Suff olk Downs and if there will be an impact on the city’s ability to meet its fi nancial obligations. Kelley said she is relying on a 2023 presentation from city CFO Richard Viscay that showed progress at Suff olk Downs would be a key factor in the high school funding. “I don’t think anyone is saying Suff olk Downs will go belly up but one would assume a slowdown would have some impact on the high school,” said Kelley. “I think we need to have a discussion about it.” But other councillors and Mayor Patrick Keefe feel confi dent that everything is on RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM track. And they blame The Globe for being misleading. “The Globe story report was somewhat misleading and was even more interesting since they neglected to speak at all to the city or Mayor’s offi ce regarding the upcoming developments. We all know there has been a development slowdown with rising supply costs and interest rate hikes, however, Revere has and continues to be a steady investment for not only the likes of HYM but many other development fi rms local and national,” wrote Keefe in a statement to The Advocate. “While it’s not moving as fast as everyone anticipated six years ago, I am confi dent we will see the next phase moving in the late fall and subsequent phases going forward next spring,” added Keefe. “As far as funding a new high school, we have never relied solely on one project in our community and we remain confi dent in building a great school while continuing to deliver top notch services to meet our entire community’s needs,” said Keefe “The article said building was on hold indefi nitely,” said McKenna, who spoke with O’Brien personally, “that’s not true. He told me he is working with everybody to get it built.” McKenna said O’Brien will be back with the council on July 22 for another update on the project. She’s hoping for an announcement on who is lined up for the nine retail leases and fi ngers are crossed all over the city for Trader Joe’s. Cogliandro suggested the city is supposed to be getting some good news. O’Brien said that cycles are common in the residential construction industry and HYM and its investors understand that challenge. But HYM is working steadily to keep Suff olk Downs and the new high school moving forward. “Suff olk Downs is not stalled. “Everything is moving forward. Nobody is standing still,” said O’Brien. Keefe, a tireless cheerleader for Revere, said city leaders will continue to be vigilant about the progress of Suff olk Downs. “Much like the words in an article they are only as strong as the follow up and actions that follow, so stay tuned. I am confi dent Revere will continue to be a leader in many ways in the Greater Boston Area,” he said. Local residents earn Dean’s List Honors from MassBay Community College T he following Revere students have been named to the MassBay Community College Dean’s List: Ana Fernandez, who studies Liberal Free summer meals will be served in Revere from June 24 through August 16, to all kids through age 18, at the following sites ❖ Revere Beach Pavilion #2 (lunch 11am-1pm) ❖ Sonny Meyers Park on Beach Street, (lunch 11am -1pm) ❖ Hill School, rear entrance, stadium side, (breakfast 8am-9:30am; lunch 11am-1pm) ❖ Paul Revere School, rear entrance, (Mon-Thurs), (breakfast 8am-9:30am; lunch 11am-1pm) ❖ RHA Rose Recreational Center on Rose Street (lunch 11:30am-1pm) ❖ RHA Adams Court Recreational on Adams St, (lunch 11:30am-1pm) ❖ Ciarlone Park on Newhall Street (lunch 11:30am-1pm) ❖ Louis Pasteur Park on Endicott Street (lunch 11:30am-1pm) ❖ Costa Park, Shirley Avenue, (lunch 11am -1pm) ❖ DeStoop Park, Oak Island, (lunch 12pm-1pm) ❖ American Legion Lawn 249 Broadway,( Mon -Thur),12:00pm-1:00pm (July 8-August 8) Meals will be served Monday thru Friday except where noted. * “This institution is an equal opportunity provider” Arts — Early Childhood Education; Savhanna Dunning, who studies Emergency Medical Technician; Diana Cavazos Valdez, who studies Nursing; Helina Gurmessa; Lesedi Zulu, who studies General Business; Yolanda Daluz-Soto, who studies General Business. 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