THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 Page 19 ~ REVERE CIT Y COUNCIL ROUNDUP ~ By Th e Advocate Happy Birthday, Bill Reedy T he City Council opened their meeting this week by awarding a certificate of commendation to Bill Reedy in recognition of his 90th birthday. “Bill was recently honored by Mystic Valley Elder Services for his commitment to the senior center and the city,” said Councillor-at-Large Robert Haas, who cosponsored the motion for a commendation with Councillorat-Large Marc Silvestri. “He is an inspiration to me and all the people at the senior center.” Haas also noted Reedy was the “king of Bocce.” Silvestri said that when he was director of veterans’ services, he would go to the office and see Reedy sitting quietly in a chair. He asked if Reedy worked there and was told “sort of.” Reedy helped vets out with whatever they needed. “The amount of effort he put into this city everyday was incredible,” said Silvestri. Underground parking approved T he City Council held a public hearing and voted unanimously to grant a Chapter 148 license to 596 Raymond, LLC, New York, to enable the applicant to park five motor vehicles underneath the multi-unit residential building at 13 Nahant Ave. Proponents said the license would alleviate traffic from drivers circling the neighborhood searching for parking and would free up scarce parking spaces. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said it was for a new apartment house, and the developer did a great job. The spaces will be designated to specific tenants as part of their lease. Towing business on North Shore Road T he City Council held a public hearing on the application of 128 Towing & Recovery, LLC, 885 North Shore Road, requesting a special permit to enable the appellant to conduct a towing and roadside assistance operations business at 885 North Shore Road in Revere. Siham Fatmi wants to use the site to park five tow trucks and typically about 20 cars that have been towed. He said he just wants to run a small business. City councillors asked questions about trucks parked on North Shore Road, which they said is a public safety concern. They also asked about the proximity of the business to a salt marsh. The council referred the application to the Zoning Subcommittee for review. City’s FY27 Budget approved O n a favorable recommendation from the Ways and Means Subcommittee, the City Council approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget. The Ways and Means Subcommittee spent two days meeting with department heads and combing through their individual budgets. Big-ticket items include the police department budget at $15,364,103, the fire department at $15,754,264 and the school department at $137,895,193. Total appropriations and enterprise funds were $297,566,963. The grand total of all appropriated and non-appropriated expenditures was $322,660,944. No fireworks C ity councillors supported a motion from Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna that Constituent Services issue a reverse 911 call to all residents reminding them that fireworks are illegal and a fire hazard, due to the proximity of homes in the city, and negatively impact individuals with certain medical conditions and pets. What’s the story about water bills T he City Council supported a motion from Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna that officials from the MWRA meet with the City Council to discuss the six percent increase in its assessment to the city, which was passed on to ratepayers. All Revere voices welcome C ouncillor-at-Large Anthony Cogliandro and City Council President Anthony Zambuto presented a motion to amend Rule 34, which governs the public comment segment of council meetings, to include employees of the city. At the last council meeting, the audience was taken aback when Zambuto refused to allow Jane Chapin, president of the Revere Teachers Association, to talk about the school budget because she is not a Revere resident or Revere business owner. Proposed amendments to the rules of order are automatically laid on the table until the next meeting. Nighttime patrols for Graves Road and Pitcairn Street C ity councillors supported a motion presented by Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro that the Chief of Police increase patrols overnight in the area of Graves Road and Pitcairn Street. Residents in the area are experiencing theft on their properties. A neighborhood watch has been established. The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. Call 844-497-3476 to get your 45-day risk free trial. Revolutionary technology with touchscreen control. Hearing modes for any environment. Multiple models to choose from. Portable charging case. 48-hour battery life. UV cleaning. Background noise cancellation. 45-day risk free trial. Atom X For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 at
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