THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 Page 9 School Committee welcomes first Moroccan-American Member, along with newcomers Damiano and Biasella, at Inaugural Ceremonies S chool Committee members took the oath offi ce inside Revere City Hall on Monday night. City Clerk Ashley Melnik introduced all the School Committee members. Shown from left to right: School Committee Secretary Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly, Committee Chair/Mayor Patrick Keefe, Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso and Treasurer Anthony Caggiano. Friend Sherri Raftery with School Committee Vice Chair Jacquline Monterosso and Ward 2 member Alexander Rhalimi Incumbent School Committee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso with her husband, Victor, and their son, Nicholas New to the School Committee is Vanessa Biasella, who was accompanied by son Michael, her husband Michael and son Joseph on Monday at Revere City Hall. New to the School Committee is Ward 2 School Committee member Alexander Rhalimi, who is pictured with his wife, Sofi a, and their son, Jad. New to the School Committee is Ward 4 School Committee member Stephen Damiano Jr., who is pictured with his wife, Jacklyn. Shown from left to right: Sherri Raftery, Police Chief Maria LaVita and Sal Giarratani. The fi rst Moroccan-American elected to public offi ce in the city, Alexander Rhalimi, was sworn into the School Committee as a Ward 2 member. Incumbent School Committee member John Kingston with his partner, Heather Roberts Shown from left to right: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly, School Committee Member Aisha Milbury-Ellis, Secretary Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo, Member Vanessa Biasella, Member Stephen Damiano, Committee Chair/Mayor Patrick Keefe, Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso, Treasurer Anthony Caggiano, Member John Kingston and Member Alexander Rhalimi. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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