THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 Page 5 On Monday, February 9, the City Council commended Lieutenant Michael Forte, Firefi ghters George Levasseur, and Garret McMahon of Revere Engine 5 and Revere Police Offi cers 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. (Photo courtesy Revere Fire Dept. Facebook page) If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... New Rule for Councillors C ouncillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley filed a motion to amend the City Council Rules of Order with a new rule regarding community meetings. The rule would require internal notifi cation among councillors regarding community meetings held by private applicants or other non-City entities, to ensure transparency among all Councillors, promote equal access to information for both Ward and AtLarge Councillors, and avoid Open Meeting Law concerns. Any Councillor who schedules, hosts, or becomes aware of a community meeting held by a private applicant or other nonCity entity concerning matters that may come before the City Council shall provide notice to all City Councillors via email through the City Clerk at least 72 hours in advance of such Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 meeting, when practicable. In introducing the motion, Kelley said it was proposed from a standpoint of a professional courtesy. “It’s just to avoid any imbalances of information and to give everyone an opportunity to know about community meetings,” she said. In a rare moment of heated debate for the council, Ward 5 Councillor Angela GuarinoSawaya, who took off ense to the motion, picked apart the proposal. “I have some serious concerns about this motion,” said Guarino-Sawaya. She pointed out there is no enforcement mechanism. She stressed that the council has no authority to dictate when community meetings occur. But Guarino-Sawaya went on to suggest the motion undermines ward councillors; by RCCR | SEE Page 6 You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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