Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 16, 2026 ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ Chief Thanks All Who Made Revere Police 26th Annual Toy Drive Season A Great Success D ear Editor, On behalf of the Revere Police Department, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the incredible generosity shown by our citizens, donors and business partners during our Revere Police 26th Annual Toy Drive Season. Due to the generous efforts of our community partners, we were able to ensure that any Revere families in need had a wonderful Christmas. Thank you to all our donors: Mayor Patrick Keefe, St. Jean’s Credit Union and LTE | SEE Page 10 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! CITY COUNCIL | FROM Page 1 ing eligibility through grants and annual budgets are also important considerations. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio asked what would happen if any money was left on the table once the renovation project was complete. He asked if it could be spent on another project. Viscay said it could be used to support another infrastructure type of project. Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna asked jokingly if it would be cheaper to just tear down McKinley and build a new building. “Thirty-seven million dollars is a lot of money,” she said. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky asked if the School Department had contributed REP. GIANNINO | FROM Page 2 with you both to strengthen the Massachusetts State Police.” Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Donald Bossi said: “I would like to thank Representative Jessica Giannino and www.810bargrille.com her co-sponsors for presenting and amending House Bill 2536. I would also like to thank Governor Maura Healey for her ongoing support of law enforcement in the Commonwealth as displayed by signing this bill. Law enforcement professionals understand and accept the risks inherent in our profession. This bill demonstrates the administration’s commitment to us. As the victim of a violent, any funding toward the project. Viscay said the School Department has invested $6.5 million in the renovation, which caused Novoselsky’s eyebrows to rise slightly. “So, this is a $43 million project,” he said. Novoselsky also said he didn’t think he would be ready to vote on the authorization after the public hearing at the next council meeting. City Council President Anthony Zambuto said that wasn’t the plan. My intention was to have a public hearing and then refer it to the Ways and Means Subcommittee for review,” said Zambuto. Viscay said he intends to have a fuller explanation of the financing at the public hearing, and Chief of Planning and Community Development Tom Skwierawski will near fatal assault, I take great consolation in knowing that if I had succumbed to my injuries, or if I am not able to return to the career that I love, my family will be taken care of.” Representative Giannino thanked Speaker Mariano and Chairman Michlewitz for their leadership in the House and Governor Healey for signing the bill into law. She also thanked House Public Safety and Homeland Security Chair Dan Cahill for his leadership in advancing the legislation and for doing so with his trademark professionalism and consistently impeccable style representing the City of Lynn, along with his Senate Co-Chair have a detailed presentation on the project. Several months ago, when the council first learned of the project, they raised concerns about a 145-foot radio tower that would be erected next to the building. Councillors were worried about how that would affect abutters and the entire neighborhood. But after hearing from Police Chief Maria LaVita and Fire Chief James Cullen who both said the tower is necessary to communicate with first responders in emergency situations, they accepted the tower with requests for safety information on exposure from radio frequencies and information about a possible reduction in height of the tower. That information should be available at the public hearing. John Cronin of Fitchburg, who was present and a key partner throughout the process. Representative Giannino further acknowledged the advocacy of law enforcement organizations including the State Police Association of Massachusetts (SPAM) and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police (MACOP), as well as the officers and families who shared their stories and helped move the legislation forward. “This law reflects our responsibility to care for those who protect our communities,” Giannino added. “I will continue working to ensure that no officer or trooper injured in the line of duty is left behind.” EVERETT ALUMINUM SUPPLIES 67 Years! — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured
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