Following a complaint lodged by a Revere Journal reporter alleging violation of the Open Meeting Law, the Site Plan Advisory Review Board has agreed to move its meeting location to the City Hall Chambers starting on Tuesday, March 6. On…
Suffolk Downs Developers Visit Council Again
There were nothing but glowing remarks for the development of Suffolk Downs and its developers HYM Investments, but Councillor Dan Rizzo is concerned about the addition of 2,000 – 3,000 new apartments in the proposed development. Tom O’Brien and his…
Billboard Ordinance Public Hearing to Come
A new billboard ordinance will go to a public hearing next month now that the subcommittee, which worked on it, has a final draft. At Monday evening’s subcommittee meeting, City Planner Frank Stringi and City Solicitor Paul Capizzi, who drafted…
News Briefs
WHEELBRATOR WAITING FOR DEP DECISION Wheelabrator Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety James Connolly issued the following statement about the operation at the Wheelabrator Saugus energy-from-waste facility: “We believe the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) decision granting a provisional…
Overlook Development Plans Raise Concerns Among Local Officials
The plans are set in place for Roseland Development at Overlook Ridge in North Revere to add 326 new apartments, and the traffic commissions from Malden and Revere are working to minimize the impact on vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Officials…
Councillor Seeks Tax Abatements for Veterans
Councillor Steve Morabito proposed a motion during Monday night’s council meeting for the City Council to accept Section 5N of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding tax abatements for veterans. In addition, Morabito asked that the mayor, with…