MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
May 3, 2021
10 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Anthony T. Zambuto presiding.
Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Arthur F. Guinasso, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Richard J. Serino, George J. Rotondo, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 26, 2021 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 26, 2021
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Council Order 21-101
Nilson Rigonatti, 1200 Salem St., #114, Lynnfield, MA 01940 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to alter an extend a non- conforming structure by constructing a 26’ x 26’ 2-story...
Nilson Rigonatti, 1200 Salem St., #114, Lynnfield, MA 01940 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to alter an extend a non- conforming structure by constructing a 26’ x 26’ 2-story addition to enable the appellant to accommodate for garage space on the first floor and additional office space on the second floor for a graphic design business on Lots 471 and 472 at 386 Squire Rd., Revere, MA 02151.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-102
1540 North Shore Road Realty Trust, Charles Lightbody, Trustee, 2 Warren Dr., Middleton, MA 01949 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to alter an extend a non-conforming structure and...
1540 North Shore Road Realty Trust, Charles Lightbody, Trustee, 2 Warren Dr., Middleton, MA 01949 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to alter an extend a non-conforming structure and use by increasing the number of permitted residential units from eight (8) residential units to fourteen (14) residential units at 1540 North Shore Road, Revere, MA 02151.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-103
Robert Inello, 727 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02151 seeking permission from the Revere City Council for the reconstruction and modification of the preexisting nonconforming structure and...
Robert Inello, 727 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02151 seeking permission from the Revere City Council for the reconstruction and modification of the preexisting nonconforming structure and use, which will be a two-story building utilized as two commercial units, with the first unit being used for electrical contracting companies or similar businesses with professional offices, including indoor parking and indoor storage of equipment and supplies and the second unit being used for self-storage units at 727 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02151.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-105
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Raffaele Construction as Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Raffaele Construction as Licensed Drain Layer.
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Council Order 21-145
That the Mayor hire a part- time Building Inspector to enforce the City's ordinances on the weekends. Most of the illegal construction taking place without permits occurs on the weekends when...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor hire a part- time Building Inspector to enforce the City's ordinances on the weekends. Most of the illegal construction taking place without permits occurs on the weekends when residents know there is no inspector on duty. Monies generated from fines would fund this position.
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Council Order 21-146
That the Mayor direct the Superintendent of Public Works to place two "Welcome to Revere" signs along the Northern Strand Rail Trail at both the Malden line and the Saugus line on the trail...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor direct the Superintendent of Public Works to place two "Welcome to Revere" signs along the Northern Strand Rail Trail at both the Malden line and the Saugus line on the trail, similar to the "Welcome to Revere" sign that is located on the traffic island at the corner of Salem Street and Clifton Street in North Revere.
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Council Order 21-147
That the City Council award Revere resident Alondra Enciso Torres a Certificate of Commendation for her extraordinary efforts in establishing the "La Colaborativa" Club at Malden Catholic High...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the City Council award Revere resident Alondra Enciso Torres a Certificate of Commendation for her extraordinary efforts in establishing the "La Colaborativa" Club at Malden Catholic High School last month. Alondra, a 15-year-old sophomore, started the extra-curricular club at MC on April 8 to serve families in need and to brainstorm means of helping the increasing number of families in the area experiencing homelessness due to the pandemic. The group has quickly become one of the largest clubs at MC, with 45
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Council Order 21-148
That the Mayor request the City's Department of Public Health and Covid Response Operations to investigate the feasibility of acquiring software and training to assist youth residents and families...
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the City's Department of Public Health and Covid Response Operations to investigate the feasibility of acquiring software and training to assist youth residents and families dealing with pandemic related mental and physical health issues.
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Council Order 21-149
That the City of Revere declare May 2021 as "Mental Health Month"
Motion presented by Councillor Giannino: That the City of Revere declare May 2021 as "Mental Health Month".
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