THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 Page 7 Recreation Dept., elected officials and supporters celebrate Autism Awareness Month A love sign was installed outside of Revere City Hall on Monday night for Autism Awareness Month in April. Pictured from left to right: grandparents Martin Gonzalez and Idis Gonzalez, Revere High School senior Jessica Bajana, who has autism spectrum disorder, parents Julia and Leonardo Bajana and Alfonso Bajana waved the “I love someone with Autism” fl ag. By Tara Vocino embers of the Revere Parks and Recreation Department, those living with autism specM trum disorder, their parents and caregivers, city offi cials and supporters gathered to recognize April as Autism Awareness Month outside of City Hall on Monday night. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that aff ects how people communicate with others, interact, learn and behave. Beachmont Veterans Memorial School prekindergartener Anthony, 4, and his mother, Helen Brown Cousins, pictured from left to right: Melmark New England ninth-grader Jaydee DeAngelo, 15, who is nonverbal due to autism spectrum disorder, Abraham Lincoln School pre-kindergartener Luna Tango, 4, and Paul Revere Elementary School fi fth-grader Isabella Alonso, 10. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne CIVILITY | FROM Page 1 fuse to withdraw, the chairperson may ask a constable or other law enforcement to remove that person. Despite the shouting and disruptions at the March 27 meeting, Keefe characterized it as a very good meeting with 60 to 80 people expressing their views. In the past, councillors have praised residents who attend meetings to stand up for issues in their neighborhoods. McKenna asked the council to award a commendation to three offi cers who intervened when an exchange between members of the audience came to blows. Former City Council candidate Wayne Rose argued with another participant at the meeting and hit him in the face. Rose was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct. However, the judge said as long as Rose remains 25 feet away from the victim, he can continue to attend council meetings.
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