Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 New look City Council welcomes Serino and Visconti New councillors thank voters, councillors, friends and family By Tara Vocino Serino, recalling fi rst walking T wo incoming councillors gave opening remarks during their fi rst City Council meeting on Monday night. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino and Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti offered brief introductions, thanking those who made an impact in electing them into their new position. into the City Council Chambers at age nine, called it the greatest honor of his life. He thanked the voters, friends and family for believing in him. “I want to express my profound gratitude to the people of West Revere and North Revere for the confi dence they have placed in me,” Serino said. “I want them to know that when I speak on an issue or take ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.439 Mid Unleaded $2.839 Super $2.899 Diesel Fuel $2.859 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.639 DEF Available by Pump! Happy New Year! HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS votes in this chamber, the best interest for all of us in Ward 6 will always be on the forefront of my mind.” Serino expressed his appreciation to the important people in his life who have supported him over the years. From his family members to his mentors – Representative RoseLee Vincent, former Representative Kathi Reinstein and Speaker Robert DeLeo, who have shaped him into an elected offi cial – and his supporters, who believed in him from day one of his candidacy, especially the late Robert “Bobby” Picardi, and his fellow councillors, he wanted to express how excited he is to work with all of them, Mayor Brian Arrigo and the employees of the various departments in the city. He described issues like solving fl ooding problems in Ward 6, addressing traffic concerns and bringing responsible economic development that strengthens the commercial tax base. “I’m eager to get started, and I look forward to a productive two years making Revere the best city it can be,” Serino said. Visconti also thanked voters fi rst for electing him to the seat and his friends/family for their support. “I would also like to say thank you to my fellow colleagues on the council for the warm welcome I have received since being elected,” Visconti said. “I am truly humbled, honored and excited to be sitting here and look forward to working with all of you to continue moving this great city forward.” City Council President Patrick Keefe Jr. and City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky appeared in their fi rst political role in those seats. Before City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) City Clerk Ashley Melnik swears in Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo before the hour-long meeting began on Monday night inside the City Council Chambers. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino and Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti thanked the voters, family and friends for electing them to the City Council. the meeting began, City Clerk Ashley Melnik swore in Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo, who wasn’t present at last Monday’s inauguration, due to illness. Prices subject to change Winter Diesel Available FLEET
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