THE ADVOCATE - A HOUSEHOLD WORD IN REVERE Vol.29, No.42 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday State approves loan forgiveness for city wastewater and sewer upgrades By Adam Swift T he City of Revere recently received some good news about its nearly decade-long wastewater and sewer upgrades mandated by the state and federal governments. The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust recently announced that the Revere project received loan forgiveness for $398,262 of the just over $4 million slated for Phase 10 construction of the project. The news of the loan relief came shortly after the City Council approved loans for phases 11 and 12 of the project. Phase 10 construction “is in progress and will continue in the spring after a likely winter shutdown,” said Nicholas Rystrom, the City Engineer. “Phase 10 work is focused on streets in our Flow Meter 8 area, which are streets in the Beachmont neighborhood.” The Phase 10 construction project includes the removal of infi ltration and infl ow from the city’s sewer system and the redirection of public and private infl ow sources discovered during the Phase 10 Field Investigations, Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination Source Removal, and Drainage Improvements project. Those illicit connections include sump pumps and roof leaders that have been or will be removed from the city’s sewer system to remove infl ow and increase wastewater capacity, according to the MassaLOAN | SEE Page 17 $1.55 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 781-286-8500 Friday, October 16, 2020 Happy Halloween Safety Revere Police Offi cer Gerard Salvati recently held a Halloween Safety class for children in the Revere Youth in Motion program. (Photo Courtesy of the Revere Police Department) Mayor announces mortgage assistance for Revere homeowners experiencing income loss due to COVID-19 City has now committed $1.2M in federal funds to housing stability O n Wednesday, Mayor Brian Arrigo announced a mortgage assistance program for Revere homeowners who have suffered fi nancially as a result of COVID-19. With Federal CARES Act funds, and in collaboration with the Chelsea Restoration Corporation, the City of Revere has deLa votación anticipada está disponible para todos los votantes registrados para la elección estatal, el martes 3 de noviembre de 2020 Los votantes registrados que deseen emitir una boleta de votación anticipada pueden hacerlo en persona en: St. Anthony’s Church 250 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151 En el área de Bingo Hall, en la parte de atrás de la iglesia El horario de Votación Anticipada es el siguiente: Sábado, 17 de octubre de 2020 desde 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Domingo, 18 de octubre de 2020 desde 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunes a jueves, 19 de octubre de 2020 a 22 de octubre de 2020 desde 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Viernes, 23 de octubre de 2020 desde 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sábado, 24 de octubre de 2020 desde 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Domingo, 25 de octubre de 2020 desde 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunes a jueves, 26 de octubre de 2020 a 29 de octubre de 2020 desde 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Viernes, 30 de octubre de 2020 desde 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Para votar anticipadamente por correo contacte el Departamento de Elección al 781-286-8200 para solicitar una aplicación. Junta de Comisionados de Elecciones veloped a program to provide up to $6,000 in mortgage assistance to homeowners. Payments will be made directly to banks, and funding will be provided to applicants who meet the requirements and complete the application process, until funds are exhausted. The application is now Early voting is available to all registered voters for the State Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 Registered voters wishing to cast an early ballot may do so in person at St. Anthony’s Church 250 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151 Bingo Hall in the rear of the Church The schedule for Early voting is listed below. Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, October 19, 2020 through October 22, 2020 from 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020 from 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, October 26, 2020 through October 29, 2020 from 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 from 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To vote early by mail contact the Election Department at 781-286-8200 to request an application. Board of Election Commissioners available at revere.org/mortgageassistance. “This pandemic has impacted our community in so many ways, and our team has been focused on utilizing Federal funding to its fullest extent on behalf of our residents. After announcing rental assistance for Revere residents, I knew how important it was to fi nd a way to help Revere homeowners as well,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “I hope residents will take full advantage of this resource, and that it may provide some relief during a challenging time.” “We’re proud to partner with Mayor Arrigo and the City of Revere to off er this critical resource to homeowners in need of some additional support this year,” said Chelsea Restoration Corporation Executive Director Helen Zucco. “We want every Revere resident to be able to achieve the dream of successful, sustainable homeownership. Covid-19 has gotten in the way of that dream for many, and we’re committed to helping as many residents overBRIAN ARRIGO Mayor come this obstacle as possible.” The program requirements include: • Property must be in Revere • Homeowners must be facing fi nancial diffi culties due to Covid-19 and in need of assistance with their mortgage payment • Eligible property types: sinMORTGAGE | SEE Page 3
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