Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 Sen. Boncore honored as Legislator of the Year by MAPC S tate Senator Joseph Boncore, who is chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation, was recently recognized by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) as “Legislator of the Year.” The award is given to honor a legislator who has exhibited leadership in promoting smart growth and fostering regional collaboration in Greater Boston. “I am grateful for my partnership with MAPC; from collaborating on housing and transportation policy to seeking innovative solutions that meet our communities’ need. I am truly humbled by this award,” said Boncore. “I look forward to continue working alongside our partners in municipal government to make sure they have the resources they need in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m confident that the solutions are possible with innovation, forward-thinking and collaboration.” “MAPC has deeply valued working with Senator Boncore to advance issues of affordable housing, equitable transportation, public safety, and sustainability across Greater Boston,” said MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen. “Like our staff, he is committed to looking at these issues through a lens of racial justice, and we are tremendously proud to honor him with this award and to continue working together to better the region moving forward.” Boncore was recognized for his leadership to move forward key MAPC legislative priorities on housing, transportation and public safety, particularly his leadership in just four years to raise the funding from $6 million to $11 million for Shannon Grants, which support community mobilization to address gang and youth violence. SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Avis looks to bring overflow lot to Revere By Adam Swift A vis Logan rental cars could be bringing more than 900 cars to a seven acre lot at 320 Charger St., which is currently a stone construction yard owned by Steven Caruso. Monday night the City Coun781-321-7700 DISCOUNT FURNITURE COMPLETE LINE OF QUALITY FURNITURE AT LOW PRICES *BEDROOM SETS *DINING ROOM SETS *KITCHEN SETS ASHLEY SOFA $399.00 *SOFA / LOVE SEATS *TABLES & CHAIRS *COMPUTER DESKS ASHLEY BEDROOM SETS LAYAWAY PLANS AVAILABLE 42 Willow St., Malden, Ma. $895.95 cil moved the proposal for the 910 car storage and parking facility to a future meeting of the council’s Zoning Subcommittee. Several councillors did note that the proposal could be an improvement over the current use, despite some traffic concerns, and would bring a hefty chunk of automobile excise tax revenues to the city’s coffers. “This will supplement the ongoing business shortfall by Avis Logan, which has 6,000 vehicles in its fleet,” said Lawrence Simeone, the attorney representing Caruso and the R&S Realty Trust. “So when [Avis] has shortfalls or vehicles need service, a draw can be made from this Revere storage lot.” Simeone said there will be five full-time employees at the lot and that there will be fencing, lighting and security around the facility. With the cars rotating in and out of the facility over the course of a fiscal year, Simeone said, Avis will be paying the excise tax on approximately 1,500 new cars per year. The excise tax alone will be around $750,000, over and above the licensing fees for the vehicles and the property tax on the property. Simeone said further operational issues, such as traffic and wetlands issues, can be discussed in more detail with councillors at the Zoning Subcommittee meeting. Charger Street resident Christine Robertson did raise serious concerns about traffic during Monday night’s public hearing. “The traffic is absolutely astounding there; there AVIS | SEE Page 4 www.eight10barandgrille.com Happy Thanksgiving from the Everett Bank family to yours. We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE WISH YOU A SAFE AND JOYFUL HOLIDAY. WE’LL BE CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 26TH, BUT YOU CAN ALWAYS ACCESS OUR ONLINE BANKING. WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 Right by you. 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 7 8 1 - 7 7 6 - 4444 WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM Member FDIC Member DIF STARTING AT
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