THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024 Page 7 ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ Summer Block Party Fundraiser for Tunnel to Towers A Noble Cause By Sal Giarratani T his past Saturday, August 3, I found myself over at the Mottolo Post VFW 4524 for what turned out to be a great block party celebrating all that we have to be grateful for as Americans and to also help a cause close to the hearts of our veteran community, the Tunnel for Towers Foundation. We’ve seen their TV commercials and we have seen the work this organization out of Staten Island, NY has been and continues to do. Too often duty and sacrifi ce get forgotten. This organization has been there to help both fi rst responders and our military veterans. In their hour of need, we need to be there for them and one way to do it is to help organizations like the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. This past Saturday was a great day to gather together and have fun but also not to forget those who served and those who sacrifi ced their all and now could use our help. When people fall, we help them up. Kudos to Mottolo Post VFW 4524 helping to raise funds for this noble cause. We cannot forget. We won’t forget. MYSTIC | FROM Page 6 dinary is that about three quarters of all the funding we’ve secured are for regional projects,” said MyRWA’s Julie Wormser, who helps facilitate the RMC. “These are critical investments that communities can’t accomplish without partnering with their neighbors.” Multiple FY2025 MVP grants build on the accomplishments of prior successful proposals. By far the largest grant — the maximum $5 million allowed for regional projects — went to the Island End River coastal fl ood management project, a multiyear effort by Chelsea and Everett to protect environmental justice neighborhoods and critical regional infrastructure, including fruit and vegetable distribution for all of New England and the Canadian Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Shown from left, are, Isaac McDaniel, Revere Director of Veterans Services (center) with Sal Giarratani, left, and Michael Leonard from the Abraham Lincoln GAR Post 11 in Charlestown. Shown from left, author Andrew Biggio with block party organizers, Matt Cunningham and Anthony Cruciotti. Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Maritimes. “The Island End River fl ood barrier will protect thousands of residents in Chelsea and Everett and billions of dollars in infrastructure,” said Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez. “This $5 million grant will advance this project and ensure that our cities remain viable economic engines for the foreseeable future, while also beautifying the area for locals to enjoy.” “What our communities are accomplishing together is nothing short of miraculous,” said MyRWA Executive Director Patrick Herron. “Extreme weather mocks municipal boundaries. Municipal staff and local non-profi ts are pulling together to protect people and infrastructure at the scale of the challenge.” An emerging goal for MysMYSTIC | SEE Page 17 www.810bargrille.com
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