THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 Page 9 RCCR | FROM Page 5 • $140,000 for the Revere Partnership, which is dedicated to the enhancement of Revere Beach. Viscay said the funds would be used for security during the Sand Sculpting Festival. • $539 for the Workers Compensation Trust • $70,000 for the replacement of water meters • $62,604 for Public Works Department overtime account American Legion landscaping T T he council approved a $25,000 appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for landscaping at the American Legion. Heads up on construction vehicle traffic he council supported a motion from Councillors Anthony Cogliandro, James Mercurio and Joanne McKenna that city offi cials meet with the council to provide information and discuss concerns regarding construction vehicles being diverted through residential side streets. The Hope councillors are asking that advance notice of any road closures or detours be provided to the aff ected ward councillors and residents to ensure they are informed of any traffi c impacts and changes to local road access. at McMakin Field Parking C ouncillors Anthony Cogliandro, James Mercurio and Joanne McKenna fi led a motion that city offi cials meet with the council to discuss concerns about parking at McMakin Field, the impacts on the neighbors and any plans in place for the neighborhood to prevent any parking-related issues. Mercurio suggested the possibly of an agreement with Immaculate Conception Church to use their parking lot. McKenna fl oated the idea of residential parking to protect the neighborhood. Avenue makeover Washington T he council supported a motion presented by Councillors Paul Argenzio and Chris Giannino that Mayor Patrick Keefe, the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Engineer be requested to allocate a portion of funds from next year’s Chapter 90 monies to pave Washington Avenue and install new sidewalks from 134 Washington Avenue to the Chelsea line. Tuttle Street patrols W Fireworks follow-up C ouncillors supported a motion presented by Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro that the Chief of Police provide the City Council with a report detailing fi reworks enforcement activities conducted between July 1 and July 8, 2026, including the number of citations issued, warnings given, arrests made and any othard 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro fi led a motion to increase police patrols on Tuttle Street due to alleged suspicious activity in the area. er enforcement actions taken during that period. “I’m just asking for simple report,” said Cogliandro. “I just want to know what the police are doing about this. I see both sides and I’m curious about the enforcement.” In Honor of Sgt. Richie Serino T he council unanimously and enthusiastically supported a motion presented by Councillors Marc Silvestri and Chris Giannino that the Veterans Service Offi cer approve and install a veteran memorial pole for Sgt. Richie Serino at the corner of Malden Street and Washington Avenue. Drones over Revere W ard 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya fi led a motion requesting the Fire Dept., Police Dept., Engineering Dept. and Emergency Management report on the feasibility of expanding municipal drone operations for emergency response, shoreline monitoring, infrastructure inspections and disaster assessment. Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan W ard 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya presented a motion that the Offi ce of Emergency Management and the Public Health Department develop an Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan identifying cooling centers, vulnerable populations, communication strategies and long-term mitigation efforts to address increasing summer temperatures. Angel Fund for The RESEARCH AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT CHARITY Saturday, September 12th, 2026 a sponsor • Collect pledges as a walker • Be a corporate sponsor The Angel Fund for ALS Research • 649 Main Street • www.theangelfund.org
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