Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM MAPC Deputy Director Lizzi Weyant (photo courtesy of MAPC) State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (photo courtesy of MAPC) net access to all residents in the 148-172 Pomona St. and 10-96 Rose St. properties – 100 units of all family-style housing. Funding for the program was provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) at MassTech from the state’s Economic Recovery program. “Today we’re grateful to be able take advantage of the opportunity presented to us – an opportunity to bridge the digital divide for our residents,” said Revere Housing Authority Executive Director Dean Harris. “We have worked closely with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, MAPC, and the City of Revere for nearly two years to make this project a reality, and we know it will have a signifi cant impact on our residents’ lives.” The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the digital divide and showed that internet access is no longer a luxury. Many vital services, from education and healthcare to civic engagement, now exist mostly online, and thus having the means to access the internet is a necessity. In 2022,MAPC launched the Commonwealth’s fi rst regional digital access plan after a comprehensive planning process with the Cities of Chelsea, Everett and Revere. Despite being part of the most technologically advanced region in the world, responses to the 2016-2020 American Community Survey indicate that 15.7% of households in Revere do not have internet access at home. More than 8,600 households across the three communities lack access, and statewide, 10% of households do not have internet at home. “Access to Wi-Fi is not just a luxury, but a necessity in our modern society. We are excited to expand access to our residents that need it the most,” said Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe. “It is about more than just connection; it’s about equity. It empowers communities, fosters learning and career growth, and propels us towards a more inclusive future.” “MAPC is thrilled to be able to bring our procurement and planning expertise, and our WIFI | SEE Page 5 Revere Housing Authority Executive Director Dean Harris (photo courtesy of MAPC) Revere, MAPC launch free Wi-Fi program for 100 public housing units in the city Data from an American Community Survey indicates that nearly 16% of households in Revere do not have internet access. T he Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the City of Revere and the Revere Housing Authority celebrated the launch of the fi rst “Apartment Wi-Fi” program to increase access to aff ordable and reliable high-speed internet for residents of Greater Boston. The organizations worked together to procure, contract and implement a solution that provides interRevere Housing Authority Executive Director Dean Harris, MAPC Deputy Director Lizzi Weyant, MBI Director of Program Development Josh Eichen, State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and Revere School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso (photo courtesy of MAPC)
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