LOCAL CLUB IN A BIND: The Revere Moose Lodge somehow failed to file for the annual renewal of their liquor license by last month’s deadline and despite the support of most of the city’s elected officials, it promises to be a dry Super Bowl Sunday at the local club on Broadway because the state liquor agency (ABCC) isn’t about to easily forgive their mistake. They can apply for a new license, but that will take some time and certainly can’t be accomplished by Super Sunday. An effort to possibly give the Moose Lodge a one-day license so they could hold a Super Bowl party on Feb. 5 was nixed by the ABCC. But some local “pols” haven’t surrended all hope yet and are still searching for some way to bail out the Moose members, but so far they haven’t been successful. Stay tuned.
YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A few weeks ago, The Revere Advocate broke the news locally that veteran Revere Police Capt. Michael Murphy would be leaving the Beach City force to become the new police chief in Boxford. It’s now been officially confirmed that he’s negotiating a contract with town fathers in Boxford and expects to start his new job in a couple of weeks.
ABUTTER HOLDING UP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: It was disclosed earlier this week that a single abutter has gone to Superior Court and is challenging the zoning board’s decision to give the “green light” to an affordable housing complex planned for Beach Street. The abutter is said to be approaching residents to join in his protest by signing a petition against the project.
“RODENT-FREE” HAS NO BOUNDARIES: Despite the lack of communication between the city council and the Revere Housing Authority (RHA) over the trash ordinance, it really was much ado about nothing. The important message that must be taken away from it all is that the rodent problem is a major health issue and as long as there is running water and a food source – there will always be rodents. Inspectional Services Director Nick Catinazzo on Monday evening mentioned that Malden has implemented their own trash ordinance – the “pay as you throw” or PAYT –which basically increases recycling and drastically cuts down on garbage throughout the city, where residents pay for city-sold trash bags. In Danvers, mandatory recycling has begun this past week – when if you do not have recycling out with your trash every week, your trash will not be picked up and you will be fined. This is just two ways cities and towns have cut down on trash and furthered recycling efforts – thus saving money and removing the “middle mouse” from the equation as well. We congratulate Councillor Charlie Patch for following through on his trash ordinance – the headaches were worth it; and Linda Shaw of the RHA for reminding the council that all one has to do is pick up the phone instead of filing a motion. So much needless aggravation over a very simple plan – and it works.
TRIBUTES BY THE CITY COUNCIL: A retired court official and a local business are the subjects of two “certificates of appreciation” filed by members of the city council. One salutes Harold Landry, an Endicott Avenue resident, upon his retirement after 31 years as an assistant clerk magistrate at Chelsea District Court, and the other congratulates Vinny’s Market and the Prezioso family of Malden Street for having been in business in the city for 35 years.
FEDERAL EXPRESS: Rumors are still flying around the city regarding certain public officials who are “persons of interest” of an FBI investigation. Some of the rumors may have some merit, said one political observer. But, rumors are rumors until the shoe drops. Oye! – JDM