Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026 Traffic Commission approves one-way streets, parking changes across Revere By Barbara Taormina he Traffi c Commission held a string of public hearings at their meeting last week, and commissioners unanimously approved traffi c-related changes in neighborhoods throughout the city. The commission approved creating a handicapped person parking space at 54 Carlson Ave. The commission voted to establish a 90-day trial period to T eliminate parking on Revere Street from Bellingham Avenue to North Shore Road. Commissioners felt the trial period would give residents an opportunity to see if the change allows for easier fl ow of traffi c. Commissioners agreed to change Genesse Street to Mountain Avenue to one-way. They also agreed to make Furness Street to Park Avenue oneway. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio said he distributed fl y“WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated ers in the neighborhood to inform residents about the possible change, stating that he had received positive feedback from neighbors. “The neighborhood is looking forward to this,” he said. Two isolated stop signs were also approved. One will be installed at Walnut Place. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said the street is small, but drivers still speed down it. He said the stop sign is a traffic calming strategy. Commission Chairman Chris Ciarmella called the request for a stop sign “A fair ask.” A stop sign was also approved for Overlook Avenue. A handicapped person parking space was removed from 54 Eastern Ave. The Traffi c Commission was informed by the Commission on Disabilities that the space was no longer needed. The commission voted to send a request for a handicapped person parking space at 77 Reservoir Ave. to a public hearing. Requests to eliminate parking on Revere Street from Sagamore Street to North Shore Road and on Ensign Street from Hauman Street to Sullivan Street were referred to a public hearing. The commission supported Mayor Patrick Keefe’s request to add a painted crosswalk at 425 Revere St. in the interest of public safety for a newly operational Childcare Center at this location. The crosswalk request was added to the commission’s current projects. The commission will hold public hearings on requests to install isolated stop signs in the following locations: Centennial Avenue, eastbound to Campbell Avenue; Centennial Avenue, westbound to Campbell Avenue; Shirley Avenue, eastbound to Thornton Street. City councillor and family enjoy baby gender reveal at Magic Kingdom IT’S A GIRL! It was truly a magical place for a gender reveal for the Sawaya family on a recent trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya was over the moon when she discovered the new edition of the family would be a girl. Shown from left, her two sons Anthony Sawaya, Jr., James Bouhuys, daughter-in-law Amanda Bouhuy and the future Nonnie Angela Guarino-Sawaya. Coming soon, baby Ella! (Courtesy photo) Annual Outdoor Catholic Mass in Beachmont June 14 T he Outdoor Catholic Mass at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Park on Endicott Avenue in Beachmont in Revere is set for Sunday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. Father Leonardo Moreira from Immaculate Conception Parish and our fi - nal pastor, Father Keyes, will be co-celebrants. The event will be held rain or shine. In addition, we expect to have the collation afterwards in our former church lower hall and get a tour of the Church since it has reopened under a diff erent faith, Menebere Leule Medhane Alem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, which is very similar to the Catholic faith!
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