THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 3 Beach trash concerning for beachgoers By Tara Vocino R esidents recently expressed their concerns about the trash strewn along Revere Beach between Elliot Circle and the Shirley Avenue Bathhouse. A carry in/carry out all litter enforcement sign is posted for beachgoers. Margaret Dowd feels there should be trash barrels every eight to 10 feet, adding that it’s terrible that some beachgoers bury their trash in the sand. Dottie O’Neil sees the garbage trucks pick up the trash every other day, but she thinks one to two times per day would be more appropriate. “It’s absolutely an issue,” O’Neil said. “Trash barrels should be placed every 100 feet.” Niko Kostopoulos said trash volume has increased starting at the beginning of the beach and extending to the turnoff onto Revere Street. There is one barrel at the beginning of the beach and dumpsters at each bathhouse. However, Kostopoulos feels it’s not enough. “It’s really sad to see the beach like this,” Kostopoulous said. “I’m 43, have always lived in Revere, and have never seen the beach so fi lthy.” Angel Capestany and Maria Medero brought their own trash bags. “We’re all adults and want to be a positive role model to our children, Sebastian and Brianna,” Capestany said. “I think park rangers should walk around and hand out bags, with the beach charging a $25 parking fee.” Capestany said there should be trash barrels every 50 feet. Maria Medero said she saw a handful of beachgoers looking for trash cans, but when they didn’t see one nearby, they dumped their trash on the ground. “I think they had good TRASH | SEE Page 11 Angel Capestany and Maria Medero brought their own trash bags to set an example to their children: Sebastian Medero, 10 and Brianna Capestany, 5. Department of Conservation & Recreation Visitor Services Supervisor Matthew Nash cleaned up trash along the beach near Elliot Circle during a walk-through on Tuesday morning. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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