THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022 Page 3 370 Ocean Ave. property owners Inspections discover conditions predating fi re City files lawsuit against ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE idents to update them on the proceedings and the help the city will be providing. “After seeing what we saw toSuff olk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden (left) addresses the press as Mayor Brian Arrigo looks on at a press conference last Thursday at 370 Ocean Ave. By Adam Swift M ayor Brian Arrigo and Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden are taking a multipronged approach to addressing issues at properties owned by the Connecticutbased Carabetta family in the city. Last week, Arrigo fi led an emergency request for the court to impose a receivership for 370 Ocean Ave. to oversee the necessary repairs to the property. The City of Revere determined the high-rise building was unfi t for habitation following a fi re on the 11th fl oor in June. In addition to fi ling for a receivership, Arrigo said, the City of Revere has taken steps to foreclose on all three properties owned by the Carabetta family on Ocean Avenue for outstanding tax title issues. Currently, the property owners have $1.9 million in past taxes owed to the City of Revere. The mayor also said ARPA funding will be used as emergency funding to assist displaced residents in fi nding new permanent housing. There were 82 residents displaced by the fi re and subsequent closing of the building. Arrigo said the City of Revere will move to assist the residents through litigation. “We will take every legal action possible against Carabetta for ignoring their legal obligations and total disregard for human dignity and decency as landowners and property managers in our city,” said Arrigo. On Thursday, July 14, Arrigo and city inspectors, along with Hayden, conducted a 45-minute inspection of the property to determine the current conditions of the property. Many of the issues that were found predate the fi re. “The decision to go to court is one we made after years of dissatisfaction with the Carabetta family and Carabetta Properties, and that dissatisfaction has only been exacerbated by their inability to step up to the plate for our residents,” said Arrigo. Arrigo said the city’s Shown above is the aftermath of the multialarm fi re at the 370 Ocean Ave. apartment building. (Courtesy photo/City of Revere) Inspectional Services Department will continue to investigate the property’s conditions. The mayor said he has also spoken to Hayden and other state and local leaders and that there will be a meeting with resday, we will continue to pursue every action we can legally to hold the Carabetta family and Carabetta properties accountable,” said Arrigo. “The scene [in the building] is deplorable … if I were the property owner, I would be petitioning to work all day and night to have all hands on deck to get the property right. But no one was working today and it’s just a shame…” Hayden said his offi ce has responded based on some concerns raised by the mayor. He said his offi ce will continue to work alongside the Attorney General’s offi ce to see if there are any criminal charges that could be pressed against Carabetta. “We will continue to look at every legal avenue,” said Hayden, although he said – at this time and given the size of the property – it is too early to tell what any criminal charges could be. Regular Unleaded $4.119 Mid Unleaded $4.459 Super $4.939 Diesel Fuel $4.899 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 DYED ULS $4.249 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A Hours: Mon. - Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long wrapped $43.95 Knocking Out with LOW PRICES! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Take Advantage of all our HOLIDAY SPECIALS! Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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