Page 6 RCCR | FROM Page 5 implying they need monitoring or policing. “It’s inappropriate and diminishes the responsibility voters entrust in them,” she said. “No one on this body has the authority to dictate how a ward councillor serves their constituents.” Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro agreed with Guarino-Sawaya that the motion did not address enforcement, but he told Kelley he understood the idea behind the motion. Cogliandro said he would let Kelley know if any community meetings are scheduled in Ward 3. THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 better for business in terms of transparency,” she said. The motion was tabled or set aside. Body cams for Parking Enforcement Kelly said the proposal had nothing to do with policing ward councillors, calling Guarino-Sawaya’s suggestion absurd. “It was just a professional courtesy. I thought it would be T Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 2.67 3.37 3.7 $3.47 Full Service ULS $3.9 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! he council supported a motion from Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya that Mayor Patrick Keefe include a dedicated line item in the parking Enforcement budget to purchase 12 body cams for parking enforcement offi - cers and 6 dashboard cameras for parking enforcement vehicles. Guarino-Sawaya said the cameras would enhance transparency, accountability and trust between parking enforcement and residents. She said over the past few weeks, there has been an increase in confrontations with parking enforcement offi cers and individuals who have threatened and followed the offi cers. Guarino-Sawaya said the body cams would act as a deterrent and de-escalate volatile situations. As part of the motion, Guarino-Sawaya requested Chief Financia offi cer Richard Viscay provide information on potential funding sources including revenue from parking meters. The council recently approved a fi ve-year contract for body cams for the police department which hopes to pay for the equipment with a $250,000 grant. “These are tools to protect residents and parking clerks, and to provide a clear and unbiased explanation of a conflict,” said Guarino-Sawaya. “This is for a study to see how much it would cost.” Problems on Pomona Street C ouncillors supported a motion from Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya to request Revere Police, the Traffi c Commission, Parking Enforcement and the Traffi c Advisory Committee work to increase traffic enforcement on Pomona Street and the surrounding area during peak hours. According to Guarino-Sawaya, enforcement should focus on Vehicles using Pomona Street as a cut-through to bypass highway traffi c controls and traffi c signals; vehicles speeding on Pomona Street to reach Revere Street; and vehicles exiting Blanchard’s parking lot and making illegal left turns in violation of posted “No Left Turn” sign, which is routinely ignored. The motion also requests that the Traffi c Advisory Committee review and report on the feasibility of installing a speed table or other traffi c-calming measures on Pomona Street. Guarino-Sawaya described the Pomona Street neighborhood as buried in gridlock. She said residents often have trouble pulling out of driveways. “Something needs to be done, and it needs to be done today,” she said. Council President Anthony Zambuto amended the motion to include a requirement that Blanchard’s post a No Left Turn on their property and possibly install pavement markings. Zambuto said the traffi c congestion at Pomona Street is so bad he once considered calling for a detail offi - cer to oversee the roads. MassDOT needs to shovel C ouncillor Marc Silvestri proposed that the council request Mayor Patrick Keefe inform MassDOT that state-maintained roadways and sidewalks have not been cleared of snow. Additionally, that the communication should request MassDOT to clear sidewalks within twenty-four hours of a snowstorm. ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Depth, character and postseason momentum shape Revere’s winter sports push By Dom Nicastro Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES INCOME TAX PREPARATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee A s February unfolds at its midpoint, Revere’s winter teams continue to show growth across the ice, track and court, pairing strong individual performances with lessons that will carry into the rest of the season. Revere High School boys indoor track builds momentum at GBL Championship The Revere High School boys indoor track team finished second to Somerville at the GBL Indoor Championship, delivering one of its deepest meets under coach David Fleming. Revere placed four athletes in the top six of the 55-meter dash, led by Jeremy X and Oliver Escobar, a feat Fleming said had not occurred during his tenure. Both athletes later qualifi ed for the Division 2 state meet. In the 300 meters, Jeremy X ran a personal-best 36.60, matching strides with his Everett rival before narrowly running out of track at the fi nish. Captain Joey Angiulo, a multisport athlete who also competes in football and baseball, placed fi fth with a strong eff ort. The 600 meters belonged to Edwin Alarcon, who surged to the lead early in the second lap and never looked back. A four-year varsity athlete, Alarcon has qualifi ed for the Division 2 state fi nals and recently committed to continue his track career at Worcester State University. Fleming credited Alarcon’s growth to increased toughness and leadership. Freshman Kosta Stamatopoulos ran a personal record in SPORTS | SEE Page 10 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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