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School dept., contractor ready Annual National Night Out Big Success to resolve Hill School problems By Sara Brown uperintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly said problems at the Hill School are finally getting resolved. Kelly said at the July 25 School Committee meeting that the contractor finally seems to be willing to work with the school department on these issues. Since the school opened three years ago on Park Avenue, it has been dealing with problems with the Heating, Ventilation and AirConditioning (HVAC) system. However, Kelly said the AC now appears to be working properly. “It is now functioning,� she said. The school is still having problems with the heating system portion of the HVAC. Kelly said they’re working with the contractor to develop an extended warranty for them to take care of any issues over a period of time. They are still negotiating on what that time length should be. “For a while it may have seemed like our problems were falling on deaf ears,� said Kelly. “We do feel the contractor is working with us on these
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issues.â€? Kelly said the problem could be worse. “I do not want to say the problems are not serious, because we have invested a lot of time and money into the school,â€? she said. “But the issues have not prevented us from having school on any day. We deserve a state-of-the-art, best job possible and that is what we are working towards to make sure we get.â€? Mayor Brian Arrigo said they have been working very hard to make sure the school is the best it can be. “We have beaten them up a lot privately,â€? said Arrigo about the contractor. “They have turned a corner with their willingness to work with us.â€? Update on GarďŹ eld School roof work In other news, work on the Garfield School roof continues throughout the summer and will most likely continue when school starts again in the fall. However, Kelly said it will only be minor details at that point. “It will not be intrusive for the school,â€? she said. “It will not impede student progress.â€?
Councillor concerned over pedestrian safety at Overlook By Sara Brown ard 6 Councillor Charlie Patch wants to put a pedestrian signal on Salem Street at Overlook Ridge. Patch requested the crossing signal at the City Council’s July 24 public safety subcommittee meeting, saying he has received many emails from residents at Overlook Ridge about the dangerous intersection. “There is a bus stop there and when people get off the bus, they often go into the street to cross as cars are coming their way. It is a traffic safety problem at the crossing,� he said. Patch said he has been trying for years to get something done in that neighborhood and he thinks his third attempt in the form of a motion will do the trick.
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If approved, the pedestrian signal light will stop traffic along the busy thoroughfare, providing time for pedestrians to cross the street. The amount of time and placement of the pedestrian crosswalk will be discussed by the Traffic Commission. City Planner Frank Stringi agreed with Patch. “There is a need for a pedestrian crossing,� he said. “That area can be hazardous.� Stringi said in order for this to happen Patch will need to get the Traffic Commission’s approval. Stringi, who is on the commission, said he didn’t think that would be a problem. Ward 5 Councillor John Powers asked how much it would cost the city to put a pedestri-
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FAMILY FUN: Pictured enjoying their treats on Tuesday evening, from left to right, are James Rose with Ava, Sadie and Danny Patch at the National Night Out at the West Revere School Complex on Tuesday. The event was sponsored by the City of Revere, the Police & Fire depts. and Revere Recreation. (Advocate photo by Ross Scabin)
New restaurant coming to Wonderland Marketplace By Sara Brown new restaurant, Hook & Reel, to be located at 151 VFW Parkway, has requested an all liquor license from the license commission at their July 19 meeting. The manager, Liyu Lin, has owned several restaurants in the northeast ranging from New York, New Jersey and Maryland. This will be his first restaurant in Massachusetts.
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