Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 Planning Board backs zoning changes for tattoo shops, food trucks By Barbara Taormina T he Planning Board voted to favorably recommend changes to zoning ordinances that will expand where body art shops and food trucks are welcome to operate. The City Council has already approved the changes and referred them to their zoning subcommittee for further review. Councillors felt that limiting tattoo shops to the TED district refl ected an antiquated attitude. “There should be no restrictions,” said Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro. “This is old legislation by people who didn’t know any better.” The Planning Board did not oppose expanding where body art shops can locate; however, board member Hal Abrams amended the proposed ordinance change to include a provision that body art businesses must have proof of liability insurance and workers’ comp. “We want to make sure that once you start piercing someone’s body you have liability and workman’s comp,” he said. The Planning Board also voted to favorably recommend expanding where food trucks can operate to include the PDD2 district. The City Council also approved of this ordinance change. Currently, food trucks Summer is Here! Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3. 4.3 . $4. Full Service ULS $.9 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! are permitted in the RC2 district, highway business areas, and the technology enterprise district. The trucks need DCR permission for beach locations and License Commission approval elsewhere. While councillors raised concerns about noise from truck generators, several said food trucks promote local business and generate meals tax revenue. Planning Board member Hal Abrams suggested tabling the proposed ordinance amendment. Abrams said rather than placing the trucks in diff erent zones throughout the city, the focus should be on the grassy area at Revere Beach. He suggested a meeting with the mayor, community development, the DCR, and state reps to discuss a possible food truck haven with amenities such as a concrete base, water and electrical connections to cut down generator noise, which has been a problem in the past. “Revere Beach is one of the better places,” he said. But Planning Board members felt the ordinance amendment and Abrams’ proposal for a meeting to consider Revere Beach as a food truck hub were both worthwhile ideas and not mutually exclusive. Newand unused Items Drop off at Basement level at the Revere City Hall City launches School Supply Drive to help students prepare for the new school year Donations accepted from August 10th through 20th at City Hall he City of Revere’s Department of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture (EIC) is once again inviting the community to help local students succeed at the Revere School Supply Drive, which is taking place from Monday, August 10, through Thursday, August 20, 2026. The annual drive will collect new and unused school supplies for students of all ages attending Revere Public Schools. Community members are encouraged to donate items: backpacks, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, erasers, tissues, lunch boxes, sanitizer and other classroom essentials. Donations may be dropped off at the basement level of Revere City Hall throughout the collection period in the donation bin outside the EIC offi ce. “Every child deserves to begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed,” said Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. “We encourage our T residents, businesses, and community organizations to come together once again to support Revere students and families by donating school supplies that will make a real diff erence.” EIC Director Steven Morabito said the annual drive refl ects the City’s commitment to supporting students and ensuring every child has the opportunity to start the school year prepared. “Even a small donation can have a lasting impact on a student,” Morabito said. “We hope the community will join us in helping families by donating new school supplies and showing that Revere cares about the success of every student.” The City asks that all donated items be new and unused. For additional information about the School Supply Drive, please contact the Department of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture at Smorabito@Revere.org. THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGAGEMENT, INCLUSION, AND CULTURE August 10th - August 20th Revere School Supply Drive We are collecting a range of supplies to help students of all ages, including notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, erasers, lunch boxes, tissue, sanitizer, and more. FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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