YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 36, No.37 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca city honors those lost on 9/11 Twenty-five years later, Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, September 18, 2026 City Settles Wonderland Eminent Domain Case for $16.5 Million, Clearing Path SOLEMN REMEBRANCE: The City of Revere honored the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York last Friday morning with a solemn ceremony outside of the Revere Public Safety Building on the Revere Beach Parkway. Pictured during the ceremony were Senior Deputy Chief Glen Rich (in center) standing at attention in bunker gear with, from left to right, front row: Firefi ghter Brendan Bonito, Captain Sean Griffi n, Lieutenants Brian Doherty, Nicholas Russo, Andrew Dwyer and Brian Ciampoli. Pictured second row: Firefi ghters Jason Bianchino, Philip Bulla, John D’Eramo and Manny Velez and Fire Mechanic Sean Leonard. (Advocate photo) City of Revere Observes 25th Anniversary of 9/11 By Anthony Boyd T wenty-fi ve years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, members of the Revere community gathered Friday to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives and honor the fi refi ghters, police offi cers, EMS personnel and other first responders who made the ultimate sacrifi ce. The solemn observance brought together city offi cials and members of Revere’s public safety comANNIVERSARY | SEE Page 3 Football Pats Fired Up Over Season Opening Win LET’S GO, PATS! — Revere High School Patriots head coach Lou Cicatelli celebrates with his team after the Patriots opened the season with a 14-6 victory over the Quincy High School Presidents Friday night at Harry Della Russo Stadium. The win marked the fi rst of Cicatelli’s fi nal season as head coach. See inside for the game story and photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney) for New High School Settlement resolves $117 million claim at a fraction of the former owner’s demand, saving taxpayers from the cost and uncertainty of a multi-week jury trial Special to Th e Advocate he City of Revere today announced the settlement of the eminent domain litigation arising from the City’s taking of the former Wonderland Greyhound Park. The case, which had been pending in Suff olk Superior Court for over three years, settled on the eve of trial. The City originally paid $29 million for the property in November 2022. Following litigation, the City will pay Wonderland’s former owner an additional $16.5 million for the property, resolving the former owner’s claim that they were owed $117 million, and bringing the City’s total cost for the property to $45.5 million. The negotiated settlement amount, less than 40% of the former owner’s demand, refl ects the strength of the City’s litigation position throughout the case. Represented by Foley Hoag LLP and the Law Offi ces of John S. Leonard LLC, the City prevailed on several key pre-trial motions that substantially narrowed the owner’s case heading into trial. The settlement will be paid from funds budgeted and available for the City’s high school construction project. “This is a strong result for the taxpayers of Revere,” said Mayor Patrick Keefe. “We were confi dent in our case, but no responsible city government T should gamble tens of millions of taxpayer dollars on the unpredictability of a jury verdict when a fair resolution is on the table. This settlement both protects our taxpayers and allows us to move forward with the ongoing construction of the new Revere High School. That is what this has always been about: giving our kids the school they deserve.” The favorable settlement also allowed the City to avoid the substantial expense of a multi-week jury trial, including attorney fees, expert witness costs, and the diversion of city resources. With the litigation behind it, the City can devote its full attention to construction at the Wonderland site. The new Revere High School will serve as a cornerstone investment in the city’s future, providing modern educational facilities for generations of Revere students. About the City of Revere. The City of Revere is a vibrant, diverse community of approximately 65,000 residents just minutes north of Boston. Led by Mayor Patrick Keefe and the Revere City Council, the City is committed to responsible governance, fi scal stewardship, and strategic investment in the infrastructure, schools, and public services that support a thriving community. Learn more at revere.org.
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