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Revere City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting

January 12, 2026

13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Council President Anthony T. Zambuto presiding.

Present: Paul Argenzio, Anthony Cogliandro, Chris Giannino, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Robert J. Haas, Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna, Jim Mercurio, Ira Novoselsky, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the December 15, 2025 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2025

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“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the journal (minutes) of the January 5, 2026 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Organizational Meeting of January 5, 2026

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“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

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Council Order 26-003

Introduction of the City Council Rules of Order

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Introduction of the City Council Rules of Order.

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“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Council Order 26-004

Communication from the City Auditor relative to the quarterly appropriation for RevereTV

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,374.68 FROM THE CABLE ACCESS RECEIPT RESERVE FUND TO PAY REVERETV’S QUARTERLY INVOICE?

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“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Council Order 26-005

Communication from the City Auditor requesting the establishment of a gift account for the Revere Public Library pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH A DONATION ACCOUNT FOR THE REVERE PUBLIC LIBRARY PURSUANT -TO MGL CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A?

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Council Order 26-007

That the Mayor request Brian Dakin of Left Field to appear before the City Council to provide an update on the construction of the new high school

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request Brian Dakin of Left Field to appear before the City Council to provide an update on the construction of the new high school.

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“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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Council Order 26-008

That the Mayor request the Chief of Planning & Community Development to appear before the City Council to present and discuss all data related to the Harris Street traffic changes, and to provide...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Mercurio: That the Mayor request the Chief of Planning & Community Development to appear before the City Council to present and discuss all data related to the Harris Street traffic changes, and to provide information on when the community meeting will take place.

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“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Council Order 26-009

That the Mayor request the Department of Conservation and Recreation to repair the street lights on Winthrop Parkway along Short Beach. The lights have been destroyed by motor vehicle accidents...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Mercurio: That the Mayor request the Department of Conservation and Recreation to repair the street lights on Winthrop Parkway along Short Beach. The lights have been destroyed by motor vehicle accidents and have not been repaired since September.

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“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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Council Order 26-010

That the Mayor request MassDOT to repair potholes on the westerly side of Revere Beach Parkway, especially in the right-hand lane, from the police station to the intersection of Route 16. This is...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Mercurio, Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request MassDOT to repair potholes on the westerly side of Revere Beach Parkway, especially in the right-hand lane, from the police station to the intersection of Route 16. This is the second request.

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“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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Council Order 26-011

That the City Council formally recognize and commend the following public safety officials for their extraordinary life-saving actions on October 10, 2025. During a medical emergency involving a...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Giannino, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council formally recognize and commend the following public safety officials for their extraordinary life-saving actions on October 10, 2025. During a medical emergency involving a 9-year-old child in cardiac arrest, members of the Revere Fire Department, Revere

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“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 26-012

That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works to replace two Stop Signs with two solar powered flashing stop signs on Mountain Avenue at the corner of Adams Street. Mountain Avenue is a...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio, Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works to replace two Stop Signs with two solar powered flashing stop signs on Mountain Avenue at the corner of Adams Street. Mountain Avenue is a long straight road that creates a situation where cars travel at high speeds. There have been numerous high-speed accidents that have occurred at this intersection recently. If funds are not available for the purchase of these signs, that the Mayor be requested to submit a Community Improvement Trust Fund - Ward 4 expenditure request to the City Council for this purpose.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 26-013

That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to consider establishing a Traffic Commission Regulation limiting the number of residential parking permits issued per address or unit to four (4)...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to consider establishing a Traffic Commission Regulation limiting the number of residential parking permits issued per address or unit to four (4) with the stipulation that residents may apply for additional parking permits through an appeal process administered by the Parking Department.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 26-014

That the Mayor, in conjunction with the Youth Works Department and School Department, revisit the idea of implementing a Teen Shoveling Program, which would pair students with city seniors and...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Haas, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor, in conjunction with the Youth Works Department and School Department, revisit the idea of implementing a Teen Shoveling Program, which would pair students with city seniors and disabled residents who are unable to maintain their properties during winter months, and especially following storms and inclement weather. The program would provide students monetary compensation and/or community service hours.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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