YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE! SCAN & SUBSCRIBE HERE! Vol. 34, No.26 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday State Rep. Jeffrey Turco hosts annual seaside reception C 781-286-8500 Friday, June 28, 2024 Councillor calls for meeting to curb citywide speeding By Barbara Taormina ity councillors thanked Council President Anthony Rep. Jeff Turco with Mayor Patrick Keefe, Mass. Legislature Joint Committee on Ways and Means Co-Chairperson Aaron Michlewitz and former Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo. See page 12–13 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo) 3rd Annual Revere Beach Pride Celebration Cogliandro this week for his motion that the mayor, police chief and Public Works superintendent meet with the city council to discuss the growing problem of vehicles speeding throughout the city and the enforcement of traffi c laws, violations and speed calming measures such as speed tables. Cogliandro introduced the motion and said, like other councillors, the most frequent calls he receives from constituents involves speeding and road safety. He mentioned he received eight calls just before fi ling the motion. Anthony Cogliandro Council President “It’s time we had a conversation with everyone involved,” said Cogliandro adding he’s looking for ways to rectify the situation. COGLIANDRO | SEE Page 2 City mourns Loss of School Committeeman Anthony “Tony” Mattera Longtime teacher and community member celebrated for his dedication to Revere education Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Revere mourns the loss of School Committeeman and former educator Anthony “Tony” Mattera, who passed away on Saturday, June 22. Committeeman Mattera was a lifelong Revere resident, a 1973 graduate of Revere High School and captain of the Greater Boston League MATTERA | SEE Page 16 Anthony “Tony” Mattera WELCOME: Shown from left to right; drag queen Marilyn Malibu, Mayor Patrick Keefe and First Lady Jennifer Keefe are shown at the annual Revere Beach Pride Celebration. See page 10–11 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
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