HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND! Vol. 35, No.35 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca James Cullen Tapped to Lead Revere Fire Department A Revere Native, Acting Fire Chief Cullen Has Assumed Permanent Role, Effective August 20, 2025 Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Patrick. M Keefe Jr. announced that Acting Fire Chief James Cullen has assumed the role of Revere Fire Department Chief, eff ective Wednesday, August 20, 2025. REVERE FIRE | SEE Page 8 Councillors debate unenforceable political sign ordinance By Barbara Taormina T he City Council had a mixed reaction to Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro’s motion calling for a public hearing to repeal the city’s ordinance on posting political signs. City councillors and the Elections Department have received complaints about signs going up too early. Elections Department staff have been told to explain to anyone with a complaint that the ordinance is unenforceable. The Supreme Court ruled several years ago that political signs on private property are considered free speech protected under the First Amendment. DEBATE | SEE Page 3 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LEADERS: Mayor Patrick Keefe is fl anked by his two public safety leaders, Police Chief Maria LaVita and Fire Chief James Cullen during Chief Cullen’s swearing-in ceremony at city hall last week. (Advocate photo) WARD ONE PRELIMINARY ELECTION EARLY VOTING AND VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE The Ward One Preliminary Election is on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Polls open at 7:00am and close at 8:00pm. Early voting is available for the Preliminary Election to all registered voters in Ward One only. Registered voters in Ward One wishing to cast an early ballot may do so in person at Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway on: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Monday, September 8, 2025 Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Thursday, September 11, 2025 Friday, September 12, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm 8:15am - 5:00pm 8:15am - 5:00pm 8:15am - 5:00pm 8:15am - 5:00pm 8:15am - 12:15pm The deadline to register to vote or submit voter registration changes for this election is Saturday, September 6, 2025. The Election Department will be open from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Online voter registration is also available at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr. The Pleasant Street entrance to Revere City Hall is accessible for people with disabilities. If you have any questions, contact the Election Department by phone at (781) 286-8200. WELCOME BACK: Mayor Patrick Keefe, along with the principal and staff , welcomed students to the A.C. Whelan Elementary School and the Susan B. Anthony Middle School on Tuesday. Pictured, Mayor Keefe presents a pencil to sixth grader Jason Lepore, 11. See page 7 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Elección Preliminar para Distrito Electoral Uno Votación temprana y la fecha límite para registrarse para votar La Elección Preliminar para Distrito Electoral Uno es martes, 16 de septiembre de 2025. Las urnas abrirán a las 7:00am y cerrarán a las 8:00pm. La votación temprana está disponible para la Elección Preliminar para todos los votantes registrados en Distrito Electoral Uno solamente. Los votantes registrados en Distrito Electoral Uno que deseen emitir una votación temprana pueden hacerlo en persona en Ayuntamiento de Revere, 281 Broadway en: Sábado, 6 de septiembre de 2025 Lunes, 8 de septiembre de 2025 Martes, 9 de septiembre de 2025 Miércoles, 10 septiembre de 2025 Jueves, 11 de septiembre de 2025 Viernes, 12 de septiembre de 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm 8:15am - 5:00pm 8:15am - 5:00pm 8:15am - 5:00pm 8:15am - 5:00pm 8:15am - 12:15pm La fecha límite para registrarse para votar o para hacer cambios a su registración de votante para esta elección es sábado, 6 de septiembre de 2025. El Departamento de Elecciones estará abierto de 9:00am - 5:00pm. Registración de votante en línea está disponible también en https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr . La entrada por la calle Pleasant del Ayuntamiento de Revere es accesible para las personas discapacitadas. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al Departamento de Elecciones al teléfono: (781) 286-8200. Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, August 29, 2025 Revere Celebrates First Day of School
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