MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
May 4, 2026
14 recorded votes, 4 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, Jim Mercurio, Ira Novoselsky, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 27, 2026 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2026
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Council Order 26-061
An Ordinance Further Amending Title 8 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Cryptocurrency ATMS
An Ordinance Further Amending Title 8 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Cryptocurrency ATMS.
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, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-057
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Sean Bruno as a Constable for the City of Revere
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Sean Bruno as a Constable for the City of Revere.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-099
That the City Council grant special municipal employee status to the position of Constable pursuant to MGL Chapter 268A
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the City Council grant special municipal employee status to the position of Constable pursuant to MGL Chapter 268A.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-074
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Thomas Carleton to the Conservation Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Thomas Carleton to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-075
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Robert Selevitch to the License Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Robert Selevitch to the License Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-076
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Stephen Reardon to the Election Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Stephen Reardon to the Election Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-077
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Bernardo Sepulveda to the Conservation Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Bernardo Sepulveda to the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-087
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of James O'Brien to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of James O'Brien to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-088
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Gerard Cole as a Constable for the City of Revere
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Gerard Cole as a Constable for the City of Revere.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-095
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Capital Waste contract covering the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Capital Waste contract covering the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-096
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the quarterly appropriation for RevereTV
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CABLE ACCESS RECEIPT RESERVE FUND TO PAY REVERETV’S QUARTERLY INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,281.49?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-097
That the Mayor request the DPW and Traffic Commission to evaluate the channel/traffic island located at Hall’s Corner due to repeated vehicles striking its curbing and recommend appropriate safety...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor request the DPW and Traffic Commission to evaluate the channel/traffic island located at Hall’s Corner due to repeated vehicles striking its curbing and recommend appropriate safety improvements, including but not limited to reflective yellow curb paint, delineator posts, and/or warning signage.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/18/2026 6:00 PM AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Council Order 26-098
That the Mayor request the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and all appropriate state agencies to review and approve the installation of a “Do Not Block the Box” marking on the...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and all appropriate state agencies to review and approve the installation of a “Do Not Block the Box” marking on the southbound side of North Shore Road between 1090 and 1096 North Shore Road, directly in front of the Engine 5 Fire Station apparatus bay doors, in the interest of public safety and emergency response access. Further, that the Mayor request expedited consideration of this matter due to the significant safety concerns outlined by Deputy Chief Paul Cheever of the Revere Fire Department, including delays in emergency response, restricted access for fire apparatus entering and exiting the station, and repeated near-collision incidents involving emergency vehicles and the traveling public. Further, that copies of this motion be forwarded to State Representative Jessica Giannino, State Representative Jeffrey Turco, Senator Lydia Edwards, and the
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