THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 Page 3 City Council warns of increased coyote sightings By Adam Swift C oyote sightings are on the rise in Revere, and city councillors want to help educate residents on what they can do to keep themselves and their pets safe from the wild animals. On Monday night, Councillor-atLarge George Rotondo brought forth a proposed order asking Mayor Brian Arrigo to have the appropriate city department run a public service announcement in several languages on how to deal with coyotes in the community. Rotondo said the issue of the coyote population, especially in the Goldie Street and Washington Avenue area, was recently brought to his attention. “People are just afraid to take their dogs out to the dog park off of Sargent Street, and for me the issue is what can we do to decrease this particular issue and, more importantly, allow for awareness,” said Rotondo. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna initially disagreed with Rotondo’s motion because it initially included language asking for the city to obtain a contract with a pest control agent or exterminator or other control agent as permitted by law to “The neighbors and residents down there have a real valid concern; I know I would if I saw one in front of my house or in my backyard,” said Powers. “I spoke with the animal control offi cer, and he tells me there is nothing you can do with them unless one of them would, God forbid, hurt someone. They are protected under federal law.” Rotondo said his motion did GEORGE ROTONDO Councillor-at-Large quell the overgrowth of the coyote population in Revere. “Goldie Avenue has signifi cant marshland in back of there, and I know they come out there, but that is where they live,” said McKenna. “If you eliminate them with poison, then you are also harming other wildlife along the food chain. I believe there is a better way of handling the overpopulation of coyotes, but it’s not to get an exterminator or to eliminate them.” Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said there have been several coyote sightings in the past week in the Library Street area. indicate that anything should be done that can be permitted by law, and he noted that the more important issue is to get information out to residents about how to deal with the coyotes. “At the end of the day, people do need to know how to handle this, and handle it in diff erent languages, and that’s part of this issue,” said Rotondo. “If we could at least do a public service announcement.” He added that the city should also look into any trap and release programs that can be done to the extent allowed by law. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino said his ward has been prime real estate for coyotes. “It’s definitely a regular issue we’re dealing with, and you just have to be vigilant with your children and your small dogs,” said Serino. Got Conflict? Community nonprofi t offers free mediation to solve eviction/child custody problems during COVID-19 pandemic S uff olk County, Mass. – The Community Dispute Settlement Center (CDSC) is proud to announce the availability of free mediation services to landlords and tenants as part of the state’s Eviction Diversion Initiative. Any tenant or landlord in Suffolk County who is having trouble under a lease or other housing problem should call CDSC at 617-876-5376 or visit www. communitydispute.org to access services, make an appointment or book a consult. This valuable service can head off lease problems that might otherwise escalate to expensive and time-consuming court-based eviction proceedings. Free mediation services are also available for separating parents to address issues about coparenting time and other childrelated conflicts through the Center’s Parent Mediation Program. Services are available to any interested and eligible individuals thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Offi ce of Public Collaboration. Settling a dispute of any kind can often drain the emotions and bank accounts of those inSERVICES | SEE Page 6 www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE!
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