THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 5 Student Senate makes a big impression on City Council By Barbara Taormina A t their last City Council meeting, city councillors heard a presentation from members of the Revere High School Senate, a group of 40 student reps who “fi ght for all things students.” Student Senate Chair Matthew Terrell gave councillors an overview of the type of initiatives and projects student reps have been working on. Terrell explained the Student Senate’s subcommittees and the work they’ve taken on, and the councillors were very impressed. A Student Engagement Subcommittee was created to elevate student voices and to make the building a better and more inclusive space for all students. The School Scheduling Subcommittee is collaborating with administrators on the best way to relaunch an honors program at Revere High School. The Student Communications Subcommittee works through various channels, such as social media and Patriot Voice, the school newspaper, to ensure the Revere High community has any and all relevant information on issues that affect students, including municipal candidates and elections. The Mental Health Subcommittee provides mental health information and resources for students and teachers looking for support with mental health issues. A fi fth Subcommittee, Student Representatives, works with other student groups throughout the region on broader community issues, such as reducing vaping among young people, providing CPR training and fi nancial literacy for young people. “I’m so intrigued with everything you’re doing,” Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky told Terrell – he was particularly impressed with the creation of an American Sign Language Club. Novoselsky said he had been trying for years to include a sign language interpreter for council meetings. “It’s amazing you’re so involved at such a young age,” said Novoselsky. Other councillors were equally impressed. Councillor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo said the Student Senate reps had laid a foundation for the future and were truly inspiring. City Council President Anthony Cogliandro and Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri said they were discussing creating a City Council student internship so students could learn the process of local government and so the council could understand more about the needs and aspirations of Revere students. “As a teacher, I look forward to learning from you,” said Cogliandro. City announces 2024 Water and Sewer Senior Discount Qualifications and Application Residents should please note that the 2024 Qualifi cations and Application are new and updated from previous years Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., in collaboration with Chief of Infrastructure and Engineering Don Ciaramella, announced the opening of the 2024 Senior Water Discount Application on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Mayor urges residents to pay attention to the updated application and qualifi cations, as the terms and conditions of this discount have changed this year. The application period will run from Friday, March 1, 2024, through Sunday, September 1, 2024. This application must be completed and submitted no later than the last day of the application period. Applications are to be submitted to the new Water/Sewer Admin. Offi ce at 319 Charger St. Rear, inside the DPW Building. Applicants must provide a utility bill for something other than water, such as electric, gas or cable bill, in their name. Applicants must also provide a valid Massachusetts state driver’s license or photo ID with date of birth and address. This program will no longer be associated with the 41C Assessors program. 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