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Revere City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting

June 22, 2026

9 recorded votes, 7 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 June 8, 2026 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 8, 2026

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“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

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

Council Order 26-129

Hearing called as ordered on the application of 596 Raymond, LLC, 546 Fifth Ave., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10036 requesting a Chapter 148 License from the Revere City Council to enable the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE AT 13 NAHANT AVENUE FOR THE STATED PURPOSE?

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 26-108

Communication from the Mayor relative to the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Communication from the Mayor relative to the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget.

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 26-132

Shall the City Council approve the host community agreement between the city of Revere and revolution storage, LLC?

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 10–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND REVOLUTION STORAGE, LLC?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: KelleyMichelle Kelley abstained (shown as present, not voting).

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Kelley.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Shall the City Council approve an agreement for payment in lieu of taxes between the city of Revere and revolution storage, LLC?

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 10–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND REVOLUTION STORAGE, LLC?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: KelleyMichelle Kelley abstained (shown as present, not voting).

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Kelley.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 26-133

That the Mayor request Constituent Services to issue a reverse 911 call in multiple languages to all residents reminding them that fireworks are illegal, are a fire hazard due to the close...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request Constituent Services to issue a reverse 911 call in multiple languages to all residents reminding them that fireworks are illegal, are a fire hazard due to the close proximity of homes in the City, and negatively impact individuals with certain medical conditions and pets.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 26-134

That the Mayor request the MWRA to appear before the City Council to discuss the 4% increase in its assessment to the City of Revere

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Argenzio, Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Giannino, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Haas, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Mercurio, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Silvestri, Councillor Zambuto: That the Mayor request the MWRA to appear before the City Council to discuss the 4% increase in its assessment to the City of Revere.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 26-135

That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Danni Hope Randall, Revere High School Class of 2026, in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements, exemplary leadership...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Mercurio: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Danni Hope Randall, Revere High School Class of 2026, in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements, exemplary leadership, dedication to community service, and remarkable accomplishments as a student-athlete.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 26-138

That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to increase patrols over night in the area of Graves Road and Pitcairn Street. The area is experiencing theft on their properties

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to increase patrols over night in the area of Graves Road and Pitcairn Street. The area is experiencing theft on their properties.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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