REVERE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Bill Ash’s Lounge has shut off its taps in Revere Beach after 50 years. Now, plans are moving forward with building mixed-use housing on the site of the beloved dive bar, as well as neighboring addresses.
“It’s just the way it is these days; everything’s turned into condos,” Revere resident Freddy said. However, he said he’s not a fan of the closure.
“If you’ve been to Fort Lauderdale, they’re trying to turn [Revere Beach] into Fort Lauderdale, but it’s not,” Freddy said. “The traffic around the city is already bad enough.”…