THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 Page 3 Argenzio gets backing from councillors over curbing driveway reductions By Barbara Taormina C ity councillors did not hesitate to support Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio’s motion that the mayor instruct the engineering department to stop reducing residents’ driveways to 20 feet, per city ordinance, when sidewalks are being reconstructed unless the driveway poses a public safety concern. “The engineering department has decided to follow the letter of the law with this ordinance. As streets are being reconstructed, they are reducing driveways. I don’t see the point of going into older established neighborhoods and doing this,” said Argenzio. “Unless a driveway poses a public safety concern, I don’t see what is to be gained going back all these years to close up driveways,” he added. Argenzio recalled that when he was the city’s Supt. of Public Works he would walk streets and assess each individual property rather than following a broad ordinance. Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto said it was a great motion. “This is foolish and it’s sticking in to the homeowner,” said Zambuto. “It’s a stupid law. If it’s not a public safety hazard, leave it alone. Stop torturing people.” Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri said he recently received city to do what’s in the best interest of residents. “These places shouldn’t be reduced, they are grandfathered in,” said Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky. “They were there before the law changed.” Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino said residents in his ward are having their driveways cut for no reason. The council voted unanimously to support the motion. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ PAUL ARGENZIO WARD 4 COUNCIĹLOR calls from Washington Street residents who were having driveways reduced. Councillorat-Large Michelle Kelly said that individual approach allowed the RevereTV Spotlight T une in to the RTV Community Channel to watch the fourth episode of the Revere Public Schools (RPS) Family Liaisons Cooking Series. In this episode, you’re taken on a culinary journey to Puerto Rico. Leslie ClyneDe Cicco, the Parent Liaison at Revere High School, showcases the art of preparing a traditional Puerto Rican dish, Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican chicken stew). Accompanying Leslie is Estaphany Rodriguez, the RPS Family and Community Coordinator. Together in this episode, they guide you through the steps to make this delicious stew while also providing insights into Puerto Rican culture. This program is conducted in both English and Spanish in the same episode. Watch at your convenience on YouTube and follow along in your own kitchen! April was Autism Acceptance Month and local leaders and families gathered at City Hall on April 18 to celebrate. This is an annual event where people come together to support Revere’s autistic community and REVERETV | SEE Page 4 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM 12-9 p.m. $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com * 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
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