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Revere City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting

April 27, 2026

7 recorded votes, 6 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, Michelle Kelley, Jim Mercurio, Ira Novoselsky, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto

Absent: Robert J. Haas, Joanne McKenna

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 13, 2026 meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 13, 2026

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

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

Council Order 26-071

Hearing called as ordered on a bond authorization in the amount of $3.6 million for stormwater improvements

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Hearing called as ordered on a bond authorization in the amount of $3.6 million for stormwater improvements.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Haas, McKenna.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Council Order 26-089

That the City Council approve the attached Proclamation relative to the month of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the City Council approve the attached Proclamation relative to the month of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

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“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 26-090

That the Mayor request the City Solicitor, in coordination with the Department of Public Health and the Inspectional Services Department, to draft and submit for adoption an ordinance requiring...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor, in coordination with the Department of Public Health and the Inspectional Services Department, to draft and submit for adoption an ordinance requiring that all unstaffed fitness facilities, including but not limited to those located within apartment buildings, condominium complexes, and residential developments—particularly those situated along Revere Beach—whether resident-operated or managed by building ownership or management, shall be equipped with a fully functional Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the premises.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 26-091

That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to install a painted crosswalk at 425 Revere Street in the interest of public safety for the newly operational childcare center at this location

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to install a painted crosswalk at 425 Revere Street in the interest of public safety for the newly operational childcare center at this location.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 26-092

That the Mayor request the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to review and enforce regulations regarding driving school instructors conducting on-road instruction in the City of Revere in a...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Mercurio: That the Mayor request the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to review and enforce regulations regarding driving school instructors conducting on-road instruction in the City of Revere in a disruptive manner which places a burden on local infrastructure and public safety resources.

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“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 26-093

That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police and the Director of Parking to increase the enforcement of delivery trucks blocking lanes on Squire Road. Further, that both departments increase...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police and the Director of Parking to increase the enforcement of delivery trucks blocking lanes on Squire Road. Further, that both departments increase enforcement relative to parking within 20' of an intersection at all intersections of Squire Road.

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 9 (PDF)

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