Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, February 22, 2019 Serino and Moulaison looking to represent Ward 6 on City Council By Tara Vocino F ollowing the announcement of Ward 6 Councillor Charles Patch’s retirement, residents Richard Serino and Nicholas Moulaison, Sr. made an announcement of their own: to run for the vacant City Council seat in the November election. A 1989 graduate of St. Dominic Savio High School in East Boston, Moulaison is now a business manager for Smart Buy USA; a small used car dealership in Revere. He is also a millwright for a private contractor for the state Department of Transportation. In addition, Moulaison is in the process of acquiring his real estate license. Serino graduated from Malden Catholic High School in 2010 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in politics from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire in 2014. He currently serves as the legislative aide for State Rep. RoseLee Vincent. The two candidates also SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available shared their plans for controlling the flow of traffic in Linden Square and along Salem Street. Moulaison said the intersection at Linden Square needs to be reconfigured so that traffic moves faster and away from the side streets. Serino said that during rush hour, traffic in Linden Square backs up Washington Avenue and on Malden Street, causing delays. In North Revere, traffic clogs Salem Street, as commuters merge onto Route 1, according to Serino. “As for those of us who live in North and West Revere and commute to the Wonderland T Station garage each work day, we can attest that traffic from Revere Street to North Shore Road is horrendous, often times backing up to St. Anthony’s Church,” Serino said. “As councillor, I would work with the Traffic Commission and local and state agencies to advocate for the timing of the lights at North Shore Road to be changed to accommodate a better flow of traffic for Revere residents traversing our roads.” In addition, Serino said he http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only would also work with the Traffic Commission as well as local and state agencies to see if the traffic lights at Linden Square could be adjusted to give Revere residents ample time to cross through the intersection. Serino said he would also work with the same agencies to see what could be done to improve traffic flow on Salem Street. Regarding economic development, Moulaison said efforts are needed to make the area more appealing for businesses to want to come to Revere and provide businesses with some incentives as well. “But seeing Ward 6 includes most of Squire Road, we need to make that whole area more appealing,” Moulaison said. “If you drive Squire Road at night from Copeland Circle to almost Patriot Parkway, the whole street is dark and very unsafe.” Richard Serino (Courtesy Photos) Nicholas Moulaison, Sr. Serino said that to him, economic development means attracting businesses as well as industry, in order to stimulate the local economy and boost the commercial tax base. “As ward councillor, I would work with local leaders to enhance the city’s commercial interests,” Serino said. “Like many I have talked to throughout the community, I would like to see more businesses that would entice residents to spend recreational time in Revere instead of going outside the city or into Boston.” Whether it is more fun, modern restaurants like at MarketStreet Lynnfield, a music venue like the Lynn Auditorium, a cider house like in East Boston or a children’s playhouse like in Peabody, Revere ought to have more businesses that will keep residents and their friends spending money in the city, according to Serino. Like Moulaison, Serino said there is much potential for targeted development along Squire Road. “I love Ward 6,” Moulaison said, who was a candidate for councillor-at-large in 2017. “It’s a great little area that’s close to everything.” He added that he’s running for office to make a difference and that ward councillors interact with residents on a personal level. “I also love Ward 6,” Serino said. “I feel that I’m the resident best suited to meet my constituents’ needs.” In terms of community involvement, Moulaison serves as the chairman of the Conservation Commission. His family has lived in Revere for 70 years. Serino is involved in the West Revere Neighborhood Group, is a member of the Holy Name Society and is a lecturer at St. Mary of Assumption Parish. “My background coupled with my faith calls me to help people,” Serino said. Serino is a fourth-generation Revere resident on his father’s side and a fifth-generation resident on his mother’s side. Serino said that serving as Vincent’s aide has allowed him to form relationships with city leaders and community members. “I may have grown up in East Boston, but I chose to make Revere my home forever,” Moulaison said. “It’s a great up-andcoming city with lots of history and lots of potential.” Moulaison’s kick-off party will be Wednesday, March 27, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Volare (388 Broadway). Serino’s Meet and Greet will also be in March, but his official kick-off event will be held in May. According to Election Commissioner Diane Colella, nomination papers will be available on May 6. The primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 10 and the general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for each election. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com.
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