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March 10, 2025
15 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Marc Silvestri presiding. Anthony T. Zambuto arrived late (6:02 PM).
Present: Paul Argenzio, Anthony Cogliandro, Chris Giannino, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Robert J. Haas, Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna, Ira Novoselsky, Anthony T. Zambuto, Marc Silvestri
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the February 24, 2025 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2025
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-066
Communication from the Mayor relative to the proposed Inter-municipal RECC Agreement between Revere, Winthrop, and Chelsea
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF REVERE, THE TOWN OF WINTHROP, AND THE CITY OF CHELSEA FOR THE METRO NORTH REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT AND DISPATCH CENTER?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-047
Petition submitted by National Grid to install a pole across from 55 Walnut Avenue, Revere, MA 02151 beginning at a point approximately 134 feet North of the centerline of the intersection of...
Petition submitted by National Grid to install a pole across from 55 Walnut Avenue, Revere, MA 02151 beginning at a point approximately 134 feet North of the centerline of the intersection of Shirley Avenue and Walnut Avenue and continuing approximately 17 feet in an East direction. (Plan No. 30811266)
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Tabled - No”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED - NO ROLL CALL Next: 3/24/2025 6:00 PM.”
Council Order 25-048
Petition submitted by National Grid to install approximately 10’ of 2-4” conduit from existing pole #2274-0 to private property to provide a permanent overhead to underground siphon service at 130...
Petition submitted by National Grid to install approximately 10’ of 2-4” conduit from existing pole #2274-0 to private property to provide a permanent overhead to underground siphon service at 130 Hichborn Street, Revere, MA. (Plan # 30941770)
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Tabled - No”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED - NO ROLL CALL Next: 3/24/2025 6:00 PM.”
Council Order 25-049
Petition submitted by National Grid to install approximately 10’ of 1-3” underground conduit from existing pole #3919-0 to provide a permanent overhead to underground siphon service at 73 Gage...
Petition submitted by National Grid to install approximately 10’ of 1-3” underground conduit from existing pole #3919-0 to provide a permanent overhead to underground siphon service at 73 Gage Avenue, Revere, MA 02151. (Plan #31071852)
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Tabled - No”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED - NO ROLL CALL Next: 3/24/2025 6:00 PM.”
Council Order 25-050
Petition submitted by National Grid to install approximately 60’ of 1-4” underground conduit from existing pole #306 at the corner of Agneous Avenue and Broad Sound Avenue to provide a permanent...
Petition submitted by National Grid to install approximately 60’ of 1-4” underground conduit from existing pole #306 at the corner of Agneous Avenue and Broad Sound Avenue to provide a permanent overhead to underground siphon service for 3 Agneous Avenue, Revere, MA 02151. (Plan # 31086694)
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-269
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Repealing the Definition and Use of Mechanical Parking Systems
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Repealing the Definition and Use of Mechanical Parking Systems.
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriNo: ZambutoThe minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [10 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri NAYS: Zambuto.”
Council Order 25-015
Joshua Recycling, Inc., 12 Furlong Drive, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council so as to permit a contractors storage yard use within the TED District at 12...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 12 FURLONG DRIVE SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Haas
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri NAYS: Haas.”
Council Order 25-043
Nicholas Daher, 375 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to enable the appellant to expand an existing nonconforming use and structure for the...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 30 CAMPBELL AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-042
Edvin Balla, 48 Derby Road, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to enable the appellant to raze the existing non-conforming structure and construct a new...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 63-64 REVERE BEACH BOULEVARD SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-069
That the City Council request the City Solicitor That the City Council request the City Solicitor to draft a home rule petition exempting the City of Revere from the Commonwealth’s Zoning Act...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the City Council request the City Solicitor That the City Council request the City Solicitor to draft a home rule petition exempting the City of Revere from the Commonwealth’s Zoning Act requirements relative to Accessory Dwelling Units.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Council Order 25-070
That the Mayor request the City Solicitor and Director of Planning and Community Development to explore the feasibility of challenging in court the new ADU regulations set forth by the...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor and Director of Planning and Community Development to explore the feasibility of challenging in court the new ADU regulations set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Specifically lack of parking requirements, allowing ADU construction on homes greater than single family, allowing ADU construction in flood zones, and considering a bus stop as a transit station.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-071
That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works to install bollards in front of 110 Ridge Road. This house is directly across from Homer Street which is an extremely steep hill. On several...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works to install bollards in front of 110 Ridge Road. This house is directly across from Homer Street which is an extremely steep hill. On several occasions, during snow storms, vehicles have come down the hill and into the resident's home and property.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-072
That the Mayor request the DPW Superintendent to install a sidewalk approximately 175' in length to include curb in front of 15 Seaview Street to the corner of Mountain Avenue. This area is the...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor request the DPW Superintendent to install a sidewalk approximately 175' in length to include curb in front of 15 Seaview Street to the corner of Mountain Avenue. This area is the only location on Seaview Street without a formal sidewalk. The area currently is grass and vegetation making it impossible to traverse.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-073
That the Mayor request a representative from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to appear before the City Council to conduct a presentation explaining gas supply rate...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request a representative from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to appear before the City Council to conduct a presentation explaining gas supply rate hikes.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the Revere City Council’s official minutes (the council’s “Journal”), posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on revere.org). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Revere (revere.org), from the official photos on the City Council page. Former councillors show initials.
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