THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021 Page 15 PARKING | FROM Page 1 for the meters. However, even a single meter along America’s oldest public beach has been a meter too many for most city offi cials and residents. Turco appeared before the City Council on Monday night to verify the legislation and thank those who helped lead the fi ght against the meters and for the state legislation. “I want to thank my colleagues in the legislature, Speaker Mariano, former Senator Boncore, my partner in Revere, Rep. Giannino and specifi cally Rep. Jay Livingstone for his leadership in shepherding this bill to passage,” said Turco. “I also want to thank Mayor Arrigo, Councillors McKenna, Novoselsky and Powers for keeping this issue at the forefront. Of course, thanks to the people of Revere who vocally and respectfully voiced their CANDIDATE | FROM Page 7 during a highly contested Senate primary – out-raising the opponent in every quarter in 2020 – through creative in-person and digital fundraising on national, regional and local levels. She also led creative programming, financial performance, and digital engagement for a opposition to paid parking on America’s First Public Beach. Today’s victory is truly the result of a team eff ort.” Giannino thanked Turco for his leadership on the issue and noted that the victory for Revere was a true team eff ort. She added that she and Turco both recently stepped into offi ce and immediately faced one of the biggest issues that has popped up in Revere in a long time. “The meters on Revere Beach were a slap in the face to our residents, particularly those living along Revere Beach, like those in the Satter House,” said Giannino. “When we work together, we can accomplish anything, and I am happy to deliver this great news to the people of Revere.” Arrigo thanked the state delegation for its speedy work in tackling the issue. “This is a great example of the power of collaboration,” he said. portfolio of events for U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff , which helped secure a record-setting $117M raised in the runoff . Stevens-Goodnight has led teams to victory across the Commonwealth and is a highly sought after fi eld strategist. She has worked on national, statewide and local campaigns, as well as for numerous progresnow help the Ward 1 residents park freely in front of their homes instead of worrying about their cars being ticketed,” said Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said the news is a great win for Revere residents. “The DCR had to be put in their place,” he said. “No meters or residential permits were necessary, and now we have the choice. Thanks to Representatives Turco and Giannino for their hard work.” Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo made the offi cial motion to not allow parking meters along Revere Beach and asked Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti, sitting in for City Council President Anthony Zambuto for the night, to reiterate what the vote meant. “The meters on Revere Beach have been removed,” said Visconti. sive unions. She will be primarily responsible for voter outreach strategy and grassroots organizing, including the campaign Get Out The Vote operations. McCarthy, a recent college graduate from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, has experience in community networking and mobilization. “Removing the meters will HOUSING | FROM Page 1 got wind of a plan by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) to use the Quality Inn as transitional housing to help clean up the myriad of problems at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. The proposal met with universal opposition from municipal offi cials in Revere and neighboring Saugus. “I want to address some fake information circulating on social media regarding the housing of the homeless population and those battling substance abuse disorders at the Quality Inn,” Visconti said at the beginning of Monday night’s meeting. “As of today, there is no one living at that building. I want to stop any rumors that are spreading on social media like wildfi re.” Visconti said he spoke with Arrigo and Police Chief David HOUSING | SEE Page 17 Public Hearing Notice City of Revere, MA Proposed Loan Order $1,300,000 – MWRA Water Bonds Notice is hereby given that the Revere City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday evening, October 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber, Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 relative to the following proposed loan order: That $1,300,000 is appropriated to pay costs of designing and construction of lead service line replacements including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to the Authority’s local water service assistance program and in connection assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the cept and expend any grants or aid available for the project the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received. That any premium received by the City upon the sale of When it comes to home, come to us. WHETHER YOU’RE READY TO REFINANCE OR APPLY FOR YOUR FIRST MORTGAGE, WE’RE HERE TO GUIDE YOU THE WHOLE WAY. WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM Right by you. any bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. Massachusetts (the “Commonwealth”) to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds of the City authorized to be borrowed pursuant to this loan order, and to provide such information and execute such require in connection therewith. A copy of the aforementioned proposed loan order is the City Clerk, Revere City Hall, Revere, Massachusetts 02151, Monday through Thursday from 8:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Friday 8:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. Attest: NMLS #443050 Member FDIC Member DIF Ashley E. Melnik City Clerk October 8, 2021
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