Your Local News in 6 Languages! Scan Here to Subscribe! Vol. 32, No.28 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival returns on July 28 T he highly anticipated Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival returns on Friday, July 28, through Sunday, July 30, bringing together renowned sand sculptors from around the globe to showcase their extraordinary talents. This festival is an awe-inspiring celebration of creativity and craftsmanship, where master sculptors transform ordinary sand into breathtaking works of art. The theme for this year’s event is “Celebrating 90 Years of Kong” and it will feature a centerpiece sand sculpture highlighting an epic King Kong Battle. In addition to the centerpiece, attendees will witness an extraordinary display of skill as 781-286-8500 Friday, July 14, 2023 15 talented sand sculptors from across the world compete for $28,000 in prize money. In addition to the stunning sand sculptures, the festival off ers a vibrant atmosphere along Revere Beach for all ages. For entertainment, there will be over 20 acts of street performers, live music and a special performance from Blue Man Group in addition to various amusement rides. While you walk along the boulevard, there are almost 30 delicious food trucks and food vendors to choose from, various interactive exhibitors, shopping at The Beach Shop Pavilion where almost 20 local, emerging small business, or nonprofi ts showcase their products or services, and 15 workout classes from MoveStudios throughout the weekend. The Revere Beach Partnership is excited to announce the Samuel Adams Beer Garden for the fi rst time at the festival. The Samuel Adams Beer Garden will include live music, games and entertainment, and it will be restricted to those 21+ years of age. The Samuel Adams Beer Garden will be open from 1:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 1:00-6:00 pm on Sunday. Please see below for a schedule of the festival: Friday, July 28 10:00 a.m. Festival Opens 7:00 p.m. Blue Man Group 10:00 p.m. Festival Ends Saturday, July 29 10:00 a.m. Festival Opens 6:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony 9:00 p.m. Fireworks Celebration 10:00 p.m. Festival Ends Sunday, July 30 10:00 a.m. Festival Opens 8:00 p.m. Festival Ends The full weekend schedule will be released closLast year’s fi rst place winner, Abe Waterman of Canada, is shown with his sculpture, “The Devil Is An Angel, Too.” (Advocate fi le photo) er to the festival. For the most up-to-date information about the event, please visit www.rbissf. comor follow the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival on social media. Parking Advisory Committee Discusses EV Charging Station Fees By Barbara Taormina he city is crafting a program for the use of its 12 EV charging stations. The Parking Advisory Committee met this week to continue its discussion on rates, revenue and possible penalties for drivers who overstay their welcome parked at the city’s charging stations. Transportation Coordination Julie DiMauro explained a range of options for fees to the committee. Members agreed the charging stations are not intended to make a profi t. However, they also agreed that users should pay for the electricT ity needed to charge their vehicles and the fee should cover the 10 percent upcharge that goes to ChargePoint, the company that provides the software and system that operates the stations and tracks users and fees owed to the city. Committee members also favored fees that allow the city to put aside some money for maintenance and repairs. DiMauro said there was one problem with damage at a station when a driver pulled out without disconnecting a car. That was a $1,400 bill not covered by insurance or any programing. City CFO Richard Viscay said the city has established a revolving fund to pay for EV station repairs and maintenance. Viscay favored adequate fees and penalties to feed the revolving fund and pay for any needed repairs or upkeep. DiMauro said the use of the charging stations has increased dramatically over the past year. The amount of power dispensed has increased 100 percent; the number of users is up 100 percent; and even the use by city workers for vehicles for CHARGING | SEE Page 17 Team Visconti, Team Morabito and Team Kingston win Annual Bocce on the Beach Tournament to benefit Rumney Marsh Burial Ground BOCCE | SEE Page 16 ROLLIN’ ALONG: Nanci Haas of Team Haas is shown in action on the beach bocce court. ConComm reviews phragmite spraying on the Marsh, Suffolk Downs construction By Barbara Taormina T he Conservation Commission opened their meeting this week reviewing a Notice of Intent from the Department of Public Works to apply an herbicide at the marsh on North Shore Road to eradicate the phragmites. Commission Chairman John Shue explained that phragmites is an aggressive invasive species of tall perennial grass. Phragmites can grow 16 feet high in dense clumps. The silky purple CONCOMM | SEE Page 17
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