Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024 CCR | FROM Page 5 criteria be established for the installation of City Councillor portraits in the City Council Chambers. Zambuto proposed that portraits must be of City Councillors who have passed away, and that the individual must have made notable contributions to the city or represents a signifi cant milestone in the history of the City Council. In addition, the Council shall designate a sub-committee to review nominations based on the contributions or milestone. Nominations for portrait display shall be submitted by City Councillors only, and once a nomination is approved, a high-quality portrait will be selected from existing digital photographs. Portraits will be displayed in designated space in the City Council Chambers approved by the selection committee. Councillors agreed with the criteria presented in the motion. Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya nominated the late Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo’s portrait for installation. Police Log or not to Police Log Not long ago, community newspapers typically carried a weekly police blotter or police log that listed arrests, incidents and emergency situations in which law enforcement was involved. Gradually, newspapers began cutting the weekly police blotter and with good reason. An arrest is just that, an arrest. Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law. Weekly police blotters didn’t always make that distinction. The information in police blotters is drawn from police reports that may contain mistakes and inaccuracies. And newspaper editors spent a lot of time dealing with complaints and requests to correct police blotters from those whose names appeared in print. Thanks to Google searches, many claimed lost employment and educational opportunities because of their names appearing in police logs published in newspapers which can go back decades. Still, others felt, and still feel, that providing the public with information about crime is a public safety matter. And taxpayers who fund the police department have a right to know how resources are being used. Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley proposed an ordinance requiring the publication of certain police department records. The blotter should be available weekly, on the city’s offi cial website. Kelley said she spoke with many residents who were concerned there was no way to access information about neighborhood crime. Councillors voiced support for the ordinance but added that blotters or police logs cannot contain names or personal information, only statistical data. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said she favors the ordinance since the only way residents can share information now is through social media. Also, Councillor-atLarge Marc Silvestri asked that the blotter be published on the police department’s media page rather than the city website. A link to the log is proposed for Revere.org. Councillor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo objected to moving the proposal forward to a public hearing without fi rst gaining the opinions of mental health professionals about whether publicized police records would be harmful to marginalized groups with substance use disorders and mental health issues. He asked for input from North Suff olk Mental Health before moving forward. Councillors were confi dent that enough protections were built into the ordinance. Let’s Go, Celtics! Councillors supported Councillor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo’s motion for a resolution congratulating the Boston Celtics on their 18th NBA championship. In his resolution, Jaramillo said, “The Celts are representative of the grit, hard work and determination of the people of Revere, Boston, and the entire state.” Jaramillo also requested the city clerk to inform the team about the resolution and to invite the world champions to visit the Beach City with their championship trophy to give residents a chance to appreciate the achievement and to take photos. Suffolk Downs announces free summer activities for kids at The Track Local families are invited to participate in the ‘Tracktivities’ every Thursday in July and August 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 L ooking for a fun (and free!) activity for kids this summer? For the second year in a row, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM) is excited to announce their partnership with Linda Sessa and Outside the Box Learning Company to deliver an exciting lineup of free family programming throughout the summer at The Track at Suff olk Downs. Tracktivities will include days dedicated to “The Science of Bubbles,” “Messy Science,” “Creation Station” and “Slime, Wonderful Slime!” Families are invited to the Paddock at Suff olk Downs from 9:30-11:00 a.m. every Thursday throughout July and August for hands-on science experiments, games, challenges and more. Over the past several years, HYM has hosted numerous community-centered events at The Track, as part of its commitment to creatively activating the site throughout the multiphase build-out of Suff olk Downs. Since 2021, HYM has also opened The Track to the public from dawn to dusk daily for residents and visitors to walk, run and play. The Dog Park at Suff olk Downs, which is located adjacent to The Track, is also available for residents, visitors and their four-legged friends to enjoy. “We’re excited to bring the Tracktivities back to Suffolk Downs as we continue to actively engage with the local Revere and East Boston communities,” said HYM Managing Partner/ CEO Thomas N. O’Brien. “Welcoming families onsite is essential to actualizing our vision of creating an inviting, dynamic, and multigenerational community at Suff olk Downs.” Each event will happen twice throughout the summer, with the fi rst kicking off on July 11. These events are free to attend but registration is required, and can be accessed at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/summer-tracktivities-tickets-927394109747? aff =erelexpmlt. Staffi ng and supplies are limited to 25 children per event. Events are appropriate for children ages three and up and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Events are weather dependent, and registrants will be emailed if events are canceled. The schedule is as follows: The Science of Bubbles: July 11 and August 8: Let’s explore bubbles together! What’s the best bubble solution and how do we make it? How can we make giant bubbles? What elements are needed for the most amazing bubbles? Come explore, experiment and fi nd out the science behind bubbles. Slime, Wonderful Slime! July 18 and August 15: What is ooey & gooey, easy to make and can be any color of the rainbow? Slime, wonderful slime! Let’s use everyday household ingredients and have fun making slime. Messy Science: July 25 and August 22: Yeast, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, baking soda, cornstarch and water; what do these have in common? They are all usually found in your home and when combined they create crazy reactions! Let’s have fun combining diff erent combinations of ingredients while we uncover some mysteries of science. Creation Station: August 1 and August 29: Do you love making art, building sculptures or just seeing what you can create with a little glue, feathers, sticks and paint? Join us for a fun morning at our Creation Station family event! We’ll provide all the materials — you just bring your imagination! About Suffolk Downs: In 2017, Suffolk Downs, which is located in both East Boston and Revere along two MBTA Blue Line Stops, was purchased by HYM and its investors with a vision to create a welcoming neighborhood designed around new ways of living and working. Today, the 161-acre site at Suff olk Downs is being reborn as a new urban district with a dynamic mix of uses and off erings connected and supported by public open space, neighborhood retail, and civic spaces. About HYM: The HYM Investment Group is a premier development company that is leading the development of more than 20 million square feet of real estate throughout Greater Boston. The company creates mixeduse communities that strive to push the needle on sustainability, creativity and technology for a more productive and resilient future. For more info, access www.hyminvestments.com
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