MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
March 24, 2025
34 recorded votes, 32 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Marc Silvestri presiding.
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 March 10, 2025 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of March 10, 2025
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-076
Hearing called as ordered on the application of Washington Sherman, LLC, 9 South Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 requesting a Chapter 148 License from the Revere City Council for aboveground...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE FOR THE STATED PURPOSE AT 810 WASHINGTON AVENUE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-077
Hearing called as ordered on petition submitted by National Grid to relocate SO (Sole-Owed) pole 520 near 791 Broadway Revere approximately 8 feet South-West and also to install (1) SO pole 521-1...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-078
Hearing called as ordered on petition submitted by National Grid to install 1 JO pole and relocate 1 JO pole on Graves Road beginning at a point approximately 15 feet East of the centerline of the...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-079
Hearing called as ordered on petition submitted by National Grid to install underground facilities on Revere Street. National Grid is petitioning to install (2) - 4" conduits starting at pole 2677...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-080
Hearing called as ordered on petition submitted by National Grid to relocate 1 JO pole on Rossetti Street beginning at a point approximately 14 feet North of the centerline of the intersection of...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-081
Hearing called as ordered on petition submitted by National Grid to install one jointly owned pole on the sidewalk to serve as the permanent electric service for a new building at 8 Avon Street...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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: 4/7/2025 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...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-037
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Jaime Jimenez to the Cultural Council
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Jaime Jimenez to the Cultural Council.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-038
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Debra DeFilippo-West to the Cultural Council
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Debra DeFilippo-West to the Cultural Council.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-051
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Diana Cardona to the Public Art Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Diana Cardona to the Public Art Commission.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-054
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Nina DeFreitas to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Nina DeFreitas to the Council on Elder Affairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-055
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Lucretia Deeran to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Lucretia Deeran to the Council on Elder Affairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-056
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Nancy Monkiewicz to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Nancy Monkiewicz to the Council on Elder Affairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-057
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Kathleen Smith to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Kathleen Smith to the Council on Elder Affairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-058
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Ann Marie Droukis to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Ann Marie Droukis to the Council on Elder Affairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-059
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Lois Internicola D'Ambrosio to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Lois Internicola D'Ambrosio to the Council on Elder Affairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-060
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Eleanor Vieira to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Eleanor Vieira to the Council on Elder Affairs
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-061
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Denise Rampleberg to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Denise Rampleberg to the Council on Elder Affairs
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-062
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Sandy Lozier to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Sandy Lozier to the Council on Elder Affairs
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-063
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Robert Hanlon to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Robert Hanlon to the Council on Elder Affairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-064
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Linda Doherty to the Council on Elder Affairs
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Linda Doherty to the Council on Elder Affairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-305
An Ordinance Further Amending Food Truck Locations (Revere Historical Commission Parking Lot)
An Ordinance Further Amending Food Truck Locations (Revere Historical Commission Parking Lot).
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-026
Hearing called as ordered on, An Ordinance Further Amending Chapter 2.57 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to the Parks & Recreation Commission
Hearing called as ordered on, An Ordinance Further Amending Chapter 2.57 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-034
Hearing called as ordered on, An Ordinance Relative to Improving Public Health and Accessibility to Health Care Products in the City of Revere (attached)
Hearing called as ordered on, An Ordinance Relative to Improving Public Health and Accessibility to Health Care Products in the City of Revere (attached).
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-082
Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the Cable Access Receipt Reserved Fund to pay Revere TV's quarterly invoice
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,805.67 TO PAY REVERETV’S QUARTERLY INVOICE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-088
That the Mayor request the Short-Term Rental Office to appear before the City Council to provide an update on short-term rentals throughout the City and to discuss the effectiveness of the new...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Short-Term Rental Office to appear before the City Council to provide an update on short-term rentals throughout the City and to discuss the effectiveness of the new software and recent changes to the ordinance.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-089
That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Engineer to appear before the City Council to discuss and present a list of street and sidewalk construction for this year
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Engineer to appear before the City Council to discuss and present a list of street and sidewalk construction for this year.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-090
That the Mayor and Superintendent of Public Works be requested to contact MassDOT to install traffic lights at the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Broadway
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor and Superintendent of Public Works be requested to contact MassDOT to install traffic lights at the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Broadway.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-091
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Argenzio, City Councillor Giannino, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Haas, Councillor Jaramillo, Councillor Kelley, Councillor McKenna...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Argenzio, City Councillor Giannino, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Haas, Councillor Jaramillo, Councillor Kelley, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Zambuto, Council President Silvestri: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Revere Karate Academy in recognition of their 45th anniversary of being in business.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-092
That the Mayor request the Director of Parking to issue paper visitor passes, as opposed to digital visitor passes, for seniors over the age of 65 and health care workers. Too much of a burden is...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Jaramillo, Councillor Argenzio, Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Haas, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Zambuto, Council President Silvestri: That the Mayor request the Director of Parking to issue paper visitor passes, as opposed to digital visitor passes, for seniors over the age of 65 and health care workers. Too much of a burden is placed on seniors and health care workers when using the digital system who may need to update their visitor pass information multiple times per day.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-094
That the City Council approve the attached Resolution in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek (March 27 & 28, 1775)
Motion presented by Councillor Zambuto: That the City Council approve the attached Resolution in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek (March 27 & 28, 1775).
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-095
That the Mayor request the Historical Commission (in collaboration with the owners of Slade's Mill) to install a plaque or other appropriate marker in recognition of the Battle of Chelsea Creek at...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Historical Commission (in collaboration with the owners of Slade's Mill) to install a plaque or other appropriate marker in recognition of the Battle of Chelsea Creek at 770 Revere Beach Parkway.
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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