Over the past several years, pedestrians and motorists have seen an increase in electric bicycles, electric scooters, and mopeds creating safety issues on city streets and sidewalks. At last week’s Revere City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya presented…
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City Council wants more enforcement for dog noise
While many people love dogs, not everyone loves hearing their neighbor’s dogs barking all day. At last week’s Revere City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya introduced an order asking that city officials direct the animal control officer and…
New Paul Revere principal meets school committee
The new principal of the Paul Revere School was officially introduced to the school committee at its most recent meeting. For most in attendance and on the committee, Bianca Quirk is a very familiar face at the school and in…
Warrant set for state elections in Revere
The warrant is set for upcoming 2026 state elections in Revere. Last week, the city council approved the warrants for the state primary and general elections. The primary will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to 8…
Council approves use of community improvement funds
The city council approved using Community Improvement Trust (CIT) funds for two projects at Monday night’s meeting. The first project sets aside $25,000 from the Ward 1 CIT for landscaping and other upgrades behind the American Legion building on Broadway.…
Council requests increased patrols on Tuttle Street
Several city councillors are looking for increased police patrols on Tuttle Street due to alleged suspicious activity in the area. The motion was introduced by Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro and Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya. “I’ve been getting multiple…
City council honors Polcari, Randall
The city council honored two residents at its Monday night meeting for their contributions to Revere. Ward 5 Councilor Angela Guarino-Sawaya introduced a motion to award a certificate of appreciation to John (“Jack”) Polcari in recognition of his tireless dedication,…
Council approves FY27 budget
The city council made quick work of approving Revere’s $297 million FY27 operating budget on Monday night. After holding several ways and means subcommittee meetings to review the budget with department heads last week, the committee of the whole held…
School committee hears from new RHS principal and deputy principal
The new Revere High School leadership team was on hand for last week’s school committee meeting. In April, Deputy Principal Shay St. Laurent was announced as the new Revere High School principal, taking over for Chris Bowen. Bowen left to…
Council warns of fireworks dangers
It’s almost impossible to stop illegal fireworks activity around the Fourth of July, but the city council wants the city to do what it can to lower the noise around the holiday. Monday night, the council approved a motion introduced…
Council approves payment agreements for battery energy facility
A tax agreement, along with a community host agreement, with Flatiron Energy to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility on Muzzey Street looks to bring $43 million into the city coffers over the next 20 years. The council…
Revere City Council reviews police budget
The city council’s ways and means subcommittee held meetings on Mayor Patrick Keefe’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget last week, meeting with the city’s department heads. Police Chief Maria LaVita fielded several questions from the councilors on her department’s proposed…
Fire chief addresses staffing during budget hearings
The city council’s ways and means subcommittee reviewed the fire department’s proposed $15.75 million budget for FY27 last week as part of its public budget hearings. Most of the questions from the council revolved around staffing, especially at the new…
Revere High bids come in under budget
The new Revere High School project at Wonderland is under budget and on schedule, according to the project manager. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Brian Dakin of Leftfield, the owner’s project manager for the new high school project, provided…
Council approves water rate hike
The city council approved a 4 percent water rate hike on Monday night. That increase sets up a 4 percent increase for the combined water/sewer rates for residential and commercial properties for FY27. Under city ordinances, the council approves the…
Portrait in council chambers will honor Catherine Penn
The portrait of the first elected female city council president will hang in the council chambers. Monday night, the council approved a motion made by Councillors Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Ira Novoselsky to approve the installation of a portrait for Catherine…
Forbes property on Chelsea Creek sold to Mass Audubon
The 18-acre Forbes property has been sold to Mass Audubon. “We can report that the receiver has officially sold the property to Mass Audubon for $8.36 Million,” stated Maltez in a letter to the city council. “As part of the…
Comment period open on CDBG action plan
The city’s housing and community development department held its second public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action plan at city hall last week. The city is expected to receive about $1.1 million in federal community development block…
Council seeks info on battery storage facility
City councillors are looking for more information about a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at 0 Muzzey Street. The council may have little say over whether the facility gets built, but approved a motion filed by Councillor-at-Large Michelle…
Revere looks to join low-income solar program
A low-income solar program could save income-eligible Revere Power Choice users roughly $800,000 annually on their electric bills, according to Planning and Community Development Director Tom Skwierawski. The Department of Public Utilities recently started allowing municipalities to deliver community solar…