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March 23, 2026
13 recorded votes, 8 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: 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 March 2, 2026 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2026
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Approve the journal (minutes) of the March 9, 2026 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2026
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 26-017
Shall the City Council approve the petitioner’s request to extend the action deadline pursuant to MGL Chapter 40a, section 9 by 90 days to july 28, 2026?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE PETITIONER’S REQUEST TO EXTEND THE ACTION DEADLINE PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 9 BY 90 DAYS TO JULY 28, 2026?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto.”
Council Order 26-044
Andrea Garcia, 150 Arnold Street, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to modify an existing non- conforming structure and use from a tow company to a...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto.”
Council Order 26-024
An Ordinance Further Amending Title 12 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Construction Procedures for Street and Sidewalk Openings. (attached)
An Ordinance Further Amending Title 12 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Construction Procedures for Street and Sidewalk Openings. (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, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto.”
Council Order 26-047
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Anthony Parziale to the Conservation Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ANTHONY PARZIALE TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto.”
Council Order 26-048
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Laila Pietri to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF LAILA PIETRI TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto.”
Council Order 26-059
That the Mayor request Fire Chief James Cullen and Captain Kevin O’Hara to appear before the City Council on Monday, April 13th to provide a public safety briefing regarding the proposed Battery...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor request Fire Chief James Cullen and Captain Kevin O’Hara to appear before the City Council on Monday, April 13th to provide a public safety briefing regarding the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at 0 Muzzey Street. The briefing should address emergency response considerations associated with a facility of this scale, including fire suppression strategies, hazardous materials considerations, potential evacuation procedures, coordination with public safety agencies, and any training, equipment, or operational planning necessary for the City of Revere to respond effectively to an incident involving a battery energy storage facility. The purpose of this presentation is to ensure that the City Council and the public have a clear understanding of the public safety preparedness and emergency response planning associated with a project of this magnitude.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto.”
Council Order 26-060
That the Mayor and the City Solicitor appear before the Council in Executive Session to provide an update regarding the status of the eminent domain court proceedings related to the Wonderland...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor and the City Solicitor appear before the Council in Executive Session to provide an update regarding the status of the eminent domain court proceedings related to the Wonderland property.
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Council Order 26-062
That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to enforce parking regulations on Library Street and surrounding streets on Sundays between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to address illegal parking
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to enforce parking regulations on Library Street and surrounding streets on Sundays between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to address illegal parking.
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Council Order 26-063
That the Mayor request RevereTV to submit a cost estimate for televising Site Plan Review meetings and uploading to YouTube as part of its regular meeting coverage
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request RevereTV to submit a cost estimate for televising Site Plan Review meetings and uploading to YouTube as part of its regular meeting coverage.
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Council Order 26-064
That the Revere City Council take a vote on whether to authorize and direct the City Council, on behalf of the City of Revere, to send a formal letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Revere City Council take a vote on whether to authorize and direct the City Council, on behalf of the City of Revere, to send a formal letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature, including members of the General Court, the Office of the State Auditor, and other appropriate state officials, expressing the City’s support for the implementation of an audit of the Massachusetts Legislature as approved by the voters; and that, upon approval of this motion, the City Clerk be authorized to prepare and transmit said letter on behalf of the City Council. Basis for this motion: At the November 2024 State Election, the voters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved a ballot question authorizing the State Auditor to conduct an audit of the Massachusetts Legislature; the voters of the City of Revere similarly expressed their support for said ballot question; and it is fundamental to a representative democracy that the will of the voters be respected and implemented in good faith.
Yes: Kelley, ZambutoNo: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, NovoselskyAbstained: SilvestriMarc Silvestri abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [2 TO 8] AYES: Kelley, Zambuto NAYS: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky ABSTAIN: Silvestri.”
Council Order 26-065
That the Revere City Council award a Certificate of Merit to Brooke DiNuccio in recognition of her calm, quick thinking, and heroic actions during a recent medical emergency involving her...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Revere City Council award a Certificate of Merit to Brooke DiNuccio in recognition of her calm, quick thinking, and heroic actions during a recent medical emergency involving her grandfather, where she was able to control severe bleeding following a post-surgical complication until emergency personnel arrived.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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