THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024 Page 11 HONORED: Shown from left to right are State Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), Honoree Claudia Correa, Principal Donis Tracy of the Immaculate Conception School in Revere (Representative Jeff Turco’s nominee) and Mayor Patrick Keefe. (Courtesy photo) EXCELLENCE | FROM Page 1 Originally from Colombia, Claudia moved to the United States 25 years ago. In her free time, she enjoys traveling across the beautiful state of Massachusetts with her family. “Claudia is a true example of a strong woman with an unparalleled commitment to the UPDATE | FROM Page 9 Revere recently completed a comprehensive investigation of service lines. Revere’s Water & Sewer Department completed more than 200 excavations in a twomonth period from August to October, including 22 lead service line replacements. Various contractors also helped complete an additional 26 replacements. From November 2023 to October 2024, the City removed 80 lead service lines. Service line replacements will continue until the City of Revere is completely lead free “Quality infrastructure is critical to the health and wellbeing of our City,” commented Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, Jr. “Our Water, Sewer, and Drain Department is going aboveand-beyond in their eff orts to mitigate the impacts of lead service lines. We are working to levy the fi nancial burden of service line replacements from our residents, by continuing these free replacement programs.” “I’m extremely proud of the City; we are so lucky to have her in Revere,” said Rep. Giannino. “I am proud to honor her at this year’s event for the incredible work she is doing within Revere and the example she sets for others in our community.” “Claudia Correa is such a strong example of excellence in any culture, however when it comes to representing her hard work completed by the Water Department to investigate and remove lead services,” said Superintendent of Public Works Chris Ciaramella. “It was a group eff ort that demonstrates our commitment to removing all lead services from the City’s infrastructure. Our eff orts will continue as we strive to make the City of Revere lead free.” Residents with lead, galvanized or unknown service line material will receive a mail notifi cation before November 15, 2024. There is also a map on the City webpage where residents can search for an address and see what the service line material is. Residents who receive a service line replacement will get detailed instructions on how to properly fl ush the line. They will also receive a pitcher fi lter and a six-month supply of cartridges. All questions can be directed to Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Anthony Gulizia at agulizia@revere.org or 781-808-6444. Residents can also email waterquality@ revere.org. deep ties and leadership amongst Revere’s Colombian Community, she sets herself apart as a leader with the skill set to serve our entire community and is an irreplaceable asState Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere) with Honoree Claudia Correa. set to the Mayor’s offi ce and its 65,000 residents,” said Mayor Keefe. “I am grateful for her unbelievable dedication to the work we do serving some of the state’s most diverse population and workforce and she is most deserving of this recognition. We are extremely grateful for Rep. Giannino’s recognition and know she selected the very best.”
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