THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 Page 19 CITY COUNCIL | FROM Page 1 bolstered by a robust AA bond rating with a stable outlook from Standard & Poor’s, along with $12.2 million secured in the General Stabilization Fund. “Despite rising fi xed costs, the city of Revere remains on solid fi nancial footing and we continue to invest in the services and infrastructure our residents rely on most,” said Mayor Keefe. “I’m grateful for the collaboration of our city council to approve this budget as we continue to put every dollar to work for the residents and taxpayers of Revere.” The $322.6 million spending plan balances municipal operations, critical enterprise systems and rising fi xed costs: • Education ($137.9 million): includes $133 million dedicated to the operating costs of Revere Public Schools and $3.6 million to support increasing enrollment at Revere’s vocational high schools. • Public Safety ($35.2 million): expands department staff - ing by funding two new uniformed police offi cers and two new uniformed fi re offi cers, as well as three new RevereTV | FROM Page 18 ers. While making some seasonal summer dips with Victoria, she discusses her upcoming album and infl uences that have shaped her over the years. Watch this newest episode to learn how to whip up some quick seasonal snacks and get introduced to a new local artist you might enjoy. This week on “In the Loop,” learn about getting your property prepared against summer’s biggest pests. Revere residents can take advantage of free mosquito spraying services off ered through Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control through Septemfi re trucks. A $250,000 grant secured for body cameras and recent reorganization of the Police Department have helped lower public safety costs. The opening of the regional 911 dispatch center will result in future public safety savings. • Water and Sewer ($34.2 million) and Public Works ($5 million): Fully funded by user rates, water & sewer investments will support critical regional assessments and infrastructure mandates. Consolidated citywide facilities management under the DPW budget is maximizing municipal cost efficiency, including hiring a mechanic to service DPW vehicles and equipment to help the city save money on costly repairs by outside vendors. • Culture and Recreation ($2.4 million): Outdated, damaged or otherwise unused materials have been upgraded; new virtual programs have been created; and physical repairs to the library, including the main reading room and repairs to the roof, continue to be made. A new bookmobile will allow for expanded prober 16. This program is designed to help reduce mosquito populations and protect public health during peak season. Residents who would like to request free spraying services can call the phone number listed on the fl yer in these “In the Loop” videos that are posted to all RevereTV outlets. Information about this program is also listed in the City of Revere website. RTV GOV is scheduled with replays of the most recent government meetings. Live meetings will continue as scheduled on the city calendar after the 4th of July holiday. The current rotation on RTV GOV also includes the City CounLike us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma gramming throughout the city. Excluding the landmark construction of the new Revere High School, the city’s capital improvement plan outlines over $38 million in general fund upgrades and over $63 million in water, sewer and drainage improvements over the next fi ve years. Over $16 million in direct allocations in FY2027 include vehicle and equipment acquisitions and investments in parks and open space, public buildings and facilities and roadways and sidewalks. • The New Revere High School Project: With a total estimated cost of $493 million, the project is supported by an anticipated $234 million grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), leaving a net city share of $259 million. Through short-term Bond Anticipation Notes, the city is generating $3 million in investment income this year alone to off set debt service and leveraging projected city growth to minimize taxpayer impact. • McKinley School Renovation: The historic building cil recognizing some CityLab students for the Digital Ready Internship Pathway Program, both Ways and Means Annual Budget Hearings and last week’s Revere Police Department Swearing-In Ceremony. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 and 613 on RCN. is being converted into a $43 million, multi-use hub featuring a Revere Public Schools early childhood education center, the city’s parking department, the retirement board and a stateof-the-art facility for the Metro North Regional Emergency Call Center. Backed by federal and state grants, the city’s net share is capped at $17 million. • McMackin Field Recreational Campus: revitalizing a community staple inactive since 2014 for an estimated $6.4 million. Paired with the property at 200 Winthrop Avenue, it will form a modern recreational campus complete with new fi eld lighting, dugouts and offstreet parking. • Climate Resiliency & Water Quality: $1.7 million in critical sewer upgrades will help the city remain compliant with the federal EPA Consent Decree. The city will also launch an accelerated lead service line replacement program — funded via the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority — alongside localized storm water fl ooding mitigation projects in North Revere. 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
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