Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 ~ REVERE CIT Y COUNCIL ROUNDUP ~ By Th e Advocate Local Heros T he City Council opened their meeting this week doing one of the things they do best, recognizing and celebrating Revere residents and their accomplishments. The council awarded three commendations Monday night. The fi rst was to a team of fi rst responders who saved the life of a 9-year-old child in cardiac arrest on Oct. 10,2025. Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino, who with Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino Sawaya fi led the motion to award the commendation, explained how police, fi refi ghters and members of Cataldo EMS arrived at the child’s home and how each group performed life-saving care. Due to their rapid ac8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & W Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook!Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! tions and teamwork, the child regained cardiac function and has reportedly made a positive neurological recovery. The Council commended Lieutenant Michael Forte, Firefi ghters George Levasseur, and Garret McMahon of Revere Engine 5 for their professionalism, leadership, and exemplary performance under pressure, actions which are a true credit to the Revere Fire Department and the City of Revere. The Council also recognized Revere Police Officers Daniel Redding and Jagger DiCenso and Cataldo EMS Paramedics Kathan Ramnath and Josef Holmes, and EMTs Rose Morgan and Nolan Stimpson for their outstanding interagency collaboration and shared commitment to public safety. Congrats Mr. Barry C ouncillors Giannino and Guarino-Sawaya also fi led a motion to award a certifi cate of commendation to Firefi ghter Frank Barry in recognition of his retirement after 29 years of service to Revere. “This is long overdue,” said Giannino who explained Frank Barry has served as both a fi refi ghter and a mechanic for the city. www.810bargrille.com “There is not a piece of equipment in the city that (Frank Barry) hasn’t touched, fi xed or handled,” said Giannino. “If there’s a medical emergency, he’s there. If there’s a car on fire, he’s there. If the lights were broken, he fi xed them. You didn’t see his all the time, but he was there.” Guarino-Sawaya also praised Barry for his service to the community. “For 29 years, Frank Barry showed up for the people of Revere. We are grateful for your sacrifi ce, your leadership, and the example you set for those who follow you,” she said. A certificate of merit was also awarded to Asani Anderson, a second grader at the Whelan School, in recognition of his quick, life-saving actions on January 13th to save a classmate who was choking during lunch. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliangro, who fi led the motion to recognize Anderson said Revere is grateful to him. Cogliandro praised Anderson for quick thinking, courage awareness and compassion beyond his years. “His actions reflect outstanding character,” said Cogliandro who turned to Anderson and said, “Young man, you are hero.” Wolfer reappointed C O ouncillors referred Mayor Patrick Keefe’s reappointment of Matthew Wolfer to the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund Board to the Appointments & Personnel Administration subcommittee for review. Special Permit for Capri n a favorable recommendation from the Zoning Subcommittee, the council voted 10 to1 to grant a special permit to Capri Restaurant, 1559 North Shore Road, to reconstruct and alter a pre-existing single-story structure by constructing a two-story addition consisting of eight one-bedroom units. The building, which is 800 feet from the Revere Beach T stop, will be 28 feet high. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said he lives about 30 seconds away from the proposed project and he feels it would be a good fi t for the neighborhood. “I’m for this, I want to see it happen,” he said. Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio agreed the proposed building will fi t in well with the neighborhood. Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley was the only vote against the special permit. She said the problem wasn’t the project or the eight units which Kelley described as modest. “The biggest concern I hear from residents is no more apartments,” said Kelley who added over the past few months 260 new units have been approved. Kelley said it’s the cumulative eff ect. For me, we are at a point where enough is enough.” A second request for a special permit from Ardit Kraja to extend a non-conforming commercial garage by constructing a two and half story, two-family dwelling on Lot A Elmwood Street. Zoning subcommittee members felt the lot size was too small for the project and Kraja was advised to revise his building plan and reapply for a special permit.
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