Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025 INVITES | FROM Page 1 “I’m looking forward to seeing families and friends across Revere, lining the parade route, and joining in on the holiday fun at City Hall Plaza,” commented Mayor Keefe. He continued, “There really is no place like home for the holidays, and we have always made it a goal to ensure that there is a fun, free, family event in the heart of our community.” The thirteenth annual Santa Parade, a key fundraiser for the Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Scholarship Fund, will be held at 3:45pm, with the route beginning at Revere High School. The route will move from the Revere High School lot, up True Street, up Cushman Street, taking a right on Newhall then Malden Streets, before returning up Broadway to City Hall (281 Broadway). At 4:45pm, parade floats will arrive at City Hall, where Mayor Keefe and Santa will light the tree. Residents are encouraged to enjoy photos with Santa, as well as family amusements and hot chocolate at the Tree Lighting event, which runs until 8:00pm. The Revere History Museum (108 Beach Street) will also be hosting visitors and shopping opportunities from 2:00pm-4:00pm. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST, AND LOYALTY LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL THAT WE WILL ACCOMPLISH TOGETHER *PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT * PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT ANTHONY T. ZAMBUTO HOUSING BOARD | FROM Page 1 mix of everything. Applications for assistance with roof repairs were common. Also requests for bathroom renovations with grab bars and comfort-high toilets came through repeatedly. Also, applications for a grant for a chair lift, HVAC work and heating system repairs were also among the requests for assistance. Gravellese said that of the 26 applications, 12 were conditionally approved, costing $19,525, and six others had signed contracts. Gravellese explained that he received two completed applications at the same time, making the first-come, first served rule diffi cult to determine. He proposed adding $5,000 more to the program to ensure fairness. The board voted unanimously to add the extra funding. The board agreed that those who submitted competed applications but did not receive a grant this year will be fi rst in line on a waiting list for next year. The board also reviewed the results of the First-Time Home Buyer Downpayment Assistance Program. The program provides eligible residents with $10,000 in downpayment assistance. The loan becomes a grant after five years if the applicant remains in the home as a primary residence. Each year, 20 percent of the loan is forgiven, and repayment is only required if the property is transferred or sold. Gravellese said there have been two recipients in the program and several conditional approvals for residents still looking for a home in their price range. Gravellese also proposed creating a database of all residents who have inquired about financial assistance with housing. He suggested using that list to inform residents when aff ordable homes and units become available. He mentioned that one condo was still available at 133 Salem St., an aff ordable development. The lottery for units in the building is complete, and one unit is left. “We want to make sure Revere residents have the opportunity to consider these properties,” said Gravellese. He also proposed giving developers some help by waiving a 1.5 percent administrative fee in exchange for giving Revere residents priority on aff ordable units. Finally, Gravellese proposed setting aside a small pool of funding to help home buyers with closing costs. He proposed $4,000 as a start to a program for closing cost assistance. Board Treasurer Anayo Osueke said he supported the idea, but he felt $4,000 was inadequate. Fees and closing costs can add up to more than $1,000, and Osueke proposed launching a closing assistance program with $10,000. The trust fund currently has more than $600,000 and Osueke said the board could aff ord it. The board tabled the motion on the new assistance program to give Gravellese time to research average closing costs in the area. Advertise dvertise in the Adv cate in the Advocate Classifieds! Classifieds! Call us at: 781-286-8500 Advertising that gets results!
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