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(Photo Courtesy of The Neighborhood Developers) By Tara Vocino A collective grant effort will allow a transit-oriented, affordable housing development to be built on a vacant property on Revere Street this summer. The Baker-Polito administration and other agencies awarded the grant last Thursday. According to Rafael Mares, executive director of The Neighborhood Developers, his company will be the project developer while the city, through Our 80th Year EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER $ 2 Week Night Classes MARCH 18 One Week Day Class APRIL 15 School Vacation CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM EVERETT AUTO SCHOOL “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available $2.59 GALLON GALLON Regular Unleaded $2.319 Mid Unleaded $2.639 Super $2.699 Diesel Fuel $2.879 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.699 3.43 the North Shore Home Consortium, will contribute $1.2 million. The grant will fund the construction of 643 rental units across nine developments in other cities and towns; this development at 571 Revere St. is a 51-unit mixed-income project. Construction is scheduled to start in July 2019 with the building expected to open in the fall of 2020, according to Mares. “It will create 51 new one, two- and three-bedroom apartments on a vacant property, of which 32 will be affordable (restricted to households below 60 percent of Area Median Income) and 19 will be workforce housing (restricted to 120 percent of Area Median Income),” Mares said. The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development is supporting the project with federal and state low-income housing tax credits as well as subGRANT | SEE PAGE 5 We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. 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Regional principals voted 11-1 to make the switch at a conference meeting at Beverly High School on Friday morning. According to Athletic Director Frank Shea, four schools similar in size and competitiveness were voted out of the NEC last month, which contributed to the switch. However, because football starts late in the year, that sport will remain in the NEC for two seasons, according to Shea. “We don’t have any ill feelings against the Northeastern Conference,” Shea said. “It’s been a great 14 years.” Prior to making the move to the NEC, Revere Athletics had been in the GBL for more than 75 years, according to Shea. Affecting 25 varsity teams, Shea explained, the switch will be a learning curve and it won’t be perfect at first. But there are advantages. Students will return to school an hour earlier from away games and won’t have to travel as much to communities such as Gloucester, Beverly, Marblehead and Swampscott, with the exception of some sports. Shea went on to say that Revere athletes will only play twice against each school and will have to find other schools in the league to compete against. “Championships won’t mean as much since the Northeastern Conference is a big league,” Shea said. “Most of our schedule was already set.” Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. 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Shown from left to right are Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, local developer Jamie Russo, Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino and Daniel Passacantilli. Shown from left to right are School Committee Vice Chair Carol Tye, former Superintendent of Schools Paul Dakin and former School Committee Member Ann Raponi. Fire Department, redeveloping Suffolk Downs and growing the commercial tax base. When he said he won’t be mayor forever and to invest in children, Tye shouted out, “Yes, you will.” Arrigo responded that he’s proud of all the work that they’ve done together and that he can’t thank everyone enough. However, there was one person he wanted to thank personally – his wife, Daveen. “We’ll continue to take care of each other,” Arrigo said. Mayor Brian Arrigo (left) with School Committee Member Gerry Visconti. “Thanks for all your love and support.” Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Spring! ׉ 7cassandra://2xvdpP2Ado401pZlhAWBHFRpu1uyoIVniq50Sw6Akss0m`̰\0v^hda׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, March 8, 2019 Page 3 Revere resident to run Boston Marathon for father and son For additional information, when I remember the cause that I am raising money for and recognize that the ability to run is a luxury I have, I get the training done.” She added that the adrenaline helps push her through race day. Shown from left to right, are mother Catherine, runner Amy, father Jim and sister Sarah. Revere resident Amy Bell is running this spring’s Boston Marathon in memory of her father, who died after a short battle with bladder cancer in 2001. By Tara Vocino L ess than one year after giving birth to her son, Adrian, Revere resident Amy Bell will be running in the 123rd Boston Marathon. She will also be running in memory of her father, Jim, who passed away form bladder cancer in February 2001. Bell has raised approximately $4,000 to benefit the 2019 Pediatric Hematology Oncology Team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). “This time will be very meaningful to me, as I will be seven months postpartum and this is a personal goal that I have set for myself,” Bell said. “In 2001, I lost my dad to cancer, and during his battle, he spent time at MGH and received excellent care.” She said she also received great health care when Adrian was born at MGH. Bell said she is running for those who can’t run and to raise money for families living with cancer. She is hopeful that one day, the world will be cancer-free. Her fourth marathon – Bell has also run in the New York and Berlin Marathons. She ran Boston for the first time in 2015 and finished with a time of 4:07:29. However, she said this could be a slower year. “Realistically, this year, I anticipate finishing in five or more hours,” Bell said. “Being almost six months postpartum, my training has been less intense Revere resident Amy Bell is running the Boston Marathon this spring for the 2019 MGH Pediatric Hematology Oncology Team, partly because of the excellent care she received when her son, Adrian, was born at MGH. Adrian Bell’s shirt reads, “My mom is running Boston 26.2 miles.” (Photos Courtesy of Amy Bell) than in marathons past.” She said that although one would think running is the hardest part, for her, it’s the training. Due to her schedule, Bell said, she trains on her own rather than with a personal trainer. She said she runs in Newton before work and along Revere Beach with cross training in-between. Bell follows a training plan that was created by New York Runner, a nonprofit organization that customizes training based on goals, expectations and training time. “Motivating to train is the hardest part, especially with a five-month-old,” Bell said. “But visit https://www.crowdrise. com/o/en/campaign/mgh-pediatriccancer-marathon-2019/ amycbell2. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. ~ Legal Notice ~ Traffic Commission City of Revere, MA Public Meeting Notice City-Wide Resident Parking Notice is hereby given that the Revere Traffic Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday evening, March 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber of Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, Massachusetts 02151 for the purpose of discussing An Ordinance Establishing a City-Wide Resident Parking Sticker Program and welcoming public comment. 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Patrolman Jerry Salvati and two new venues when the Lions roar into Revere this spring. Boston City FC plays at the highest level of the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA)–sanctioned league structure in the eightteam North Atlantic Conference of the NPSL Northeast Region and will call Harry Della Russo Stadium in Revere home for the upcoming season. The nearby city of Medford, where the Lions have strong ties to the local youth soccer community, will also host two regular-season matches, at Hormel Stadium. “We are so excited to provide our loyal fans with matches in both Revere and Medford,” said Boston City FC Managing Director Craig Tornberg. “Performing in these venues will provide our supporters with quality facilities and great access to our club … We start a fresh NPSL season with great optimism and believe that local soccer fans will continue to enjoy the entertainment we offer and the highest level of soccer available in this area at a very affordable price.” Season tickets for seven NPSL home matches and one special event are now available at www.BostonCityFC. com with prices frozen for the fourth straight season. The Lions’ home matches will kick off at Harry Della Russo Stadium on Saturday, May 4. The NPSL North Atlantic Conference schedule is due to be announced shortly. Boston City FC will hold tryouts in Revere on Sunday, March 17, and will continue preseason training at the new home venue. Boston City FC has established a strong connection with the city of Revere, having played one match previously at Harry Della Russo Stadium in the U.S. Open Cup in 2017. Each preseason, the Lions have trained on the famous Revere Beach to increase fitness levels before the campaign kicks off. Boston City FC will play two matches at Hormel Stadium in Medford. The match on Saturday, June 1 at Hormel Stadium will serve as Medford Soccer Club night where youngsters from Medford Soccer will serve as ball kids, players’ escorts and honorary captains as part of Boston City FC’s successful youth soccer partner program. The Lions and Medford Youth Soccer have recently extended their alliance as part of the Boston City FC Youth Soccer Partner Program for a third year. The initiative is designed to engage multiple youth soccer clubs and programs in the area, providing an opportunity for higher levels of player training, coach education, inclusion, entertainment, inspiration and motivation. Boy Scouts tour Police HQ ׉ 7cassandra://1R4gMtM1zMWBdMIUp7wHY2uNc54RJerNVsrZP0V6p0Q2`̰\0v^hda׉E7THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, March 8, 2019 Page 5 Thousands raised in memory of beloved coach Doug McGrath Shown, from left to right, are Lorie Meady, Nicole Rizzo and Diane Guarante during the No One Fights Alone fundraiser at the Casa Lucia/VFW Mottolo Post last Thursday night. Shown, from left to right, are Doug McGrath’s wife, Cheryl; brother-in-law Frank Mosca, a melanoma survivor; motherin-law Carol Mosca and son-in-law Eddie Mahoney during the No One Fights Alone fundraiser at the Casa Lucia/VFW Mottolo Post last Thursday night. By Tara Vocino M ore than 400 people raised approximately $31,000 for a Doug McGrath, a Saugus resident and former coach of Revere youth baseball who passed away from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday afternoon. A fundraiser called “No GRANT | from page 1 sidy funds. When completed, the development will offer 32 affordable rental units and 19 workforce rental units. The Neighborhood Developers will finance 571 Revere St. in order to offer a range of affordable rents. “Of the 51 homes, 40 will have rents that range from $970 to $1,800 for a one-bedroom apartment, $1,110 to $2,125 for a two-bedroom apartment and about $1,220 for a three-bedroom apartment,” Mares said. “The remaining 11 will have a rent that is 30 percent of the renter’s household income.” According to Mares, six of the 32 affordable units will be for households at or below 30 percent of Area Median Income and for vulnerable populations through the Community Based Housing and Facilities Consolidation Fund program. Five of these units will be for households at or below 50 percent of Area Median Income. Those rents will range from under $1,000 for an affordable one-bedroom apartment to slightly more than $2,000 for a workforce twobedroom apartment. All of which are lower than current market rents, Mares added. Mares said that 571 Revere St. will be the only deedrestricted affordable housOne Fights Alone” was held at the Casa Lucia/VFW Mottolo Post last Thursday night. “What a success,” said Gerry Visconti, who teared up as he FaceTimed during the event. “Doug is ‘the salt of the earth’ and a great friend to everyone.” Gerry Visconti FaceTimes with cancer patient Doug McGrath during the No One Fights Alone fundraiser at the Casa Lucia/VFW Mottolo Post last Thursday night. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) According to hockey dad Carl Svendsen, donations were still pouring in as of Wednesday night. In addition, McGrath also coached the girls’ varsity hockey team at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. ing development among the more than 700 market-rate units now being permitted and constructed elsewhere in the waterfront district. He also commented on the importance of the location. “It is within walking distance of both the Wonderland T station and various bus lines,” Mares said. “It’s also less than five minutes from Revere Beach, adjacent to Revere’s Waterfront Square Master Plan development, where more than 700 market-rate apartments and a 170-suite hotel have been built since 2014 or are under construction.” Mares also said the neighborhood’s access to public transportation, Revere Beach, schools, and parks has made Revere an increasingly desirable place to live. “These affordable and workforce homes will complement Waterfront Square, offering new opportunities for residents of diverse incomes to live in this vibrant and desirable community,” Mares said. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. 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