THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025 Page 3 WONDERLAND | FROM Page 1 for alleged unlawful use and, when the City subsequently decided to take the property by eminent domain, the parties jointly dismissed the case. “There are extremely limited grounds for which pro tanto awards may be reduced, and these involve liens of record,” said Flynn. “While the City of Revere might allege it is owed money by the former landowner for licensing and/ or zoning related violation as well as unpaid rent charges, it has no such statutory lien, other lien, court order, attachment, judgment, or anything else upon which it may rely for authority to deduct funds for this taking.” Flynn is clear on next steps. “The City of Revere should pay the portion of the award which has been wrongfully withheld, together with interest since the date of taking, Nov. 18, 2022. CBW has been patient in this regard after endless eff orts to resolve the issue privately,” he said. Flynn has not been shy with his opinion of those endless efforts. “The City is running this case like a grade-B romance movie,” he said, clearly frustrated by the City’s unwillingness to sit down and discuss a settlement and the extended court date for the lawsuit, which has been scheduled to start in September 2026. Flynn shared an email exchange he had more than FESTIVAL | FROM Page 1 We invite you to join us July 25-27th on Revere Beach for an experience you’ll never forget. The theme for this year’s event will be the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and will feature a centerpiece sand sculpture highlighting Paul Revere’s midnight ride. In addition to the centerpiece, attendees will witness an extraordinary display of skill as 10 master sand sculptors from across the world compete for prize money. The festival will take over two years ago with City Solicitor Paul Capizzi concerning his motion to compel the City to pay the more than half a million dollars deducted from the eminent domain award for Wonderland. “... the last thing you need is a separate complaint coming at the City claiming impropriety. No matter where this case goes, we want to have the communication door wide open on all issues. Also, I need to be able to report to my clients that the City is not unnecessarily dragging its feet on a matter that should not have occurred,” wrote Flynn. Capizzi replied with a warning. “If you fi le a motion for injunctive relief against the City, whether you win or lose, it will adversely aff ect the relationship of the parties on a variety of issues in this case much more signifi cant than a holdback for parking fees. Well, that’s my two-cents worth,” he wrote. But Flynn said he has delayed fi ling a motion to force the City to pay the remainder of the award for two years, “... for the sake of not adversely aff ecting the relationship of the parties and not causing whatever much more signifi - cant disputes the City Solicitor was threatening.” But Flynn said that delay has been a fool’s errand for CBW. “It accomplished nothing more than costing the plaintiff more time and money, and there is no expectation that the City will perform without a court order,” he said. the shores of America’s fi rst public beach as we celebrate artistry, culture, and community. Beyond the sand sculptures, the event features over 50 food vendors, food trucks and exhibitors, interactive activities, amusement rides, fireworks, and a vibrant atmosphere. The Revere Beach Partnership’s mission is to preserve and enhance America’s fi rst public beach for the enjoyment of all. We can’t wait to see everyone at the beach this summer for the 21st year of the International Sand Sculpting Festival! Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Meeting the future Governor of New Hampshire Retired Revere Fire Dept. Deputy Chief Steve DeLena is shown with the future (and present) New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte at the Old Salt Restaurant in Hampton, NH during a campaign stop for the governor’s seat. Steve, who lives in North Conway, NH and Revere, served on the Revere Fire Dept. for 32 years. (Courtesy photo)
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