THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 2, 2019 Page 5 FIRE | from page 1 si family during this diffi cult time,” Arrigo said in a statement. “Please know that the city is here to help you out in whatever way possible.” Fire Captain Robert Fortuna said while the cause still remains under investigation, the building is a total loss, and no one was injured in the blaze. The fi re was contained to the building, according to Fortuna. The fi re broke out at approximately 11:38 p.m. on Monday, and crews were on scene until 7:36 a.m. on Tuesday, partially due to the extreme heat. When the roof began to partially collapse, crews had to make an exterior attack, Fortuna continued. The origin was in a void space between the ceiling and roof in the rear of the building near the kitchen, Fortuna said Wednesday morning. Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Todisco said heavy black smoke was pushing from the grates and visibility in the street was near zero. Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, who went there daily for 30 years, said staff knew exactly what he ate seven days of the week and every day was a diff erent meal. “It was on the grill before I sat down,” Novoselsky said Wednesday morning. “Everything was homemade.” His favorites included bagel, lox and cream cheese; waffles; bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich; American chop suey and beef stew from Mama Ella, the cook. Calling it his “offi ce” for constituents and himself to present their issues, he said it was the place for all elected offi - cials, such as Revere City Councillors, former Senator John McCain, former U.S. Senator Scott Brown, U.S. Senator Ed Markey, U.S. Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Governor Charles Baker, Speaker of the Massachusetts House Robert DeLeo and every mayor in Revere. “People came from all walks of life from many miles away to meet and come back to the Bagel Bin,” Novoselsky said. “Folks who had moved away 40 years ago came back to The Bin to reminisce.” Arrigo said Baker came to the Bagel Bin Deli to announce a $2 million grant to benefi t Shirley Avenue and erected a sign there, honoring the memory of former Mayor Bob Haas. Customer Jan Dumas called it a place to talk to politicians and ask questions in a casual set Its a Marina Dance Party all weekend! Friday, August 2 at 9 PM BILLY PEZZULO Saturday, August 3 at 9 PM DJ LOGIK Sunday, August 4 at 9 PM DJ LOGIK MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS Firefi ghters ventilated the windows to let the heavy smoke out during an overnight fi re at the Bagel Bin Deli on Monday night. (Photo Courtesy of Paul Koolian) ting. “You would fi nd everyone, not just the mayor or city councillors, but the Department of Public Works guys hung there, too – the people who make government work.” He went on to say that his second home was the place to schmooze and enjoy a good meal. It was the Bagel Bin for 40 years with three or more owners. Novoselsky said while the establishment will be missed for a while, he’ll do anything in his power to restore it as soon as possible. Vlladesi said they plan to rebuild on the site, 207 Shirley Ave. Dumas’s two favorites were the roasted chicken white pizza, pancakes, and bacon for her dog, Neelix. They often delivered pizza to her Revere Community Committee meetings or Costa Park Rebuild. Despite the fan base, it was still an emotional week. “In my mind, I thought I was going to work,” Vlladesi said. “It was everything we had.” Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com.
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