THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 5 Zoning Subcommittee rejects proposal that would allow for rental car facility on Squire Road By Adam Swift A fter working hard to improve Squire Road, city councillors said they don’t want Enterprise Rent-A-Car to turn a portion of the roadway into a large car lot. On Monday night, representatives from Enterprise were before the City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee asking for a zoning change that would allow for an automotive/truck rental offi ce and storage in the district along Squire Road by special permit. Enterprise was looking to move its longstanding location at 55 American Legion Hwy. to 85 Squire Rd. The site is a former Verizon store between Wendy’s and IHOP, according to Nicholas Zozula, the attorney representing Enterprise. “They need to move from American Legion Highway because the landlord is developing the property at the existing location and their lease is up,” said Zozula. The attorney said 85 Squire Rd. is in a Highway Business district which does not allow for the automotive rental offi ce and storage and that his client was asking to amend the ordinance to allow that use by special permit. “This will allow the city to have major oversight on any proposal and application in the HB district,” said Zozula. “We’ve worked with the Planning Board on very specifi c conditions and restrictions … to ensure that this type of use, which would be allowed by special permit, does have protections and oversight by the city.” Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso said the proposal is in the district he represents. “What this would do is open up that whole area … and make it a huge parking lot for trucks, and in my opinion, it is not a good use for the property,” said Guinasso. “We’ve spent the last 15 to 20 years trying to beautify that area; we spent a ton of money fi xing and beautifying that circle. We try to work with all the businesses on that Squire Road, but to put this there would be an insult to everybody.” Guinasso said an Enterprise site would only create more traffi c and congestion, especially with another Amazon facility slated to open up the road at the former Showcase Cinema site. City Council President Anthony Zambuto said he agrees that the Enterprise facility is not part of his vision for Squire Road. “Frankly, I consider this spot zoning and I’m totally against it, I’m totally against spot zoning and I’m totally against this proposal,” said Zambuto. The Zoning Subcommittee voted unanimously not to recommend approval of the zoning ordinance amendment presented by Enterprise. MVES recruiting volunteers for community meal sites M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is seeking volunteers who have a passion for giving back to the community as well as the skills, knowledge and temperament (empathy, compassion and patience) to volunteer in the meal site program. Volunteers are essential to the success of MVES, helping older adults and adults with disabilities live independently. MVES is specifi cally looking for volunteers to assist at the following sites: the Medford Senior Center, 630 Salem St. in Malden, 910 Main St. in Melrose, the Revere Senior Center and the Malden Council on Aging. Meal site volunteers work as part of a team that contributes to the safe independence of elders living in the community by helping them access nutritious and balanced food as well as opportunities for socialization. They set tables and assist with some food prep, serving and cleanup, as well as ensure that visitors fi nd a warm and friendly atmosphere at any of Mystic Valley Elder Services’ sites. For more information on meal site volunteer opportunities at MVES, please call MVES Director of Community Programs Lauren Reid at 781-388-2382 or visit mves.org/volunteer. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
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