Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 ~ OP-ED ~ Making Sure Government Works By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe S 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. 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 12-8 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. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $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 ince I became Acting Mayor in April, I have approved the hiring of fi re fi ghters, police offi - cers, part-time workers in the Senior Summer Program, laborers and craftsmen in Department of Public Works and Parks Department, assistant librarians, parking control offi cers, school crossing guards, clerks, public health nurses, and a few other of the myriad functionary positions in City government. But last Monday night, based an opinion written by a lawyer who has no offi cial capacity to declare anything binding in our city, the Council voted that “… the Acting Mayor immediately cease and desist taking actions admitting of delay resulting in permanent appointments or hires.” The Council thinks that it would have been just fine to wait eight months—until a new Mayor is inaugurated—before fi lling open positions that drive the basic operation of responsive and eff ective government. They pretend that duties of an “Acting Mayor” do not include fundamental service to our residents and to the dedicated people already on the municipal payroll who come to work every day to respond to the public’s demands and inquiries. When this issue fl ared up in May, an opinion authorized by our City Solicitor determined that the Acting Mayor is authorized to hire needed employees who serve the public and allow the City to function in an effi - cient, consistent, and productive manner. I have acted in accord with the Solicitor’s opinion. Hiring employees is a fundamental and routine function of government. I never pretended that I could or would hire Department heads or Chiefs while I fulfi lled the duties that I assumed under our City Charter. So, what motivated the Council to interfere with this crucial, fundamental duty to be carried out by an Acting Mayor? Why would they seek an opinion to challenge our City Solicitor’s opinion—something that I believe they have never done in the Solicitor’s 22 years of service? Probably because none of my opponents who seek to stop me, an Acting Mayor, from hiring municipal functionaries have ever managed any important, large-scale operation. They are lost in an obsolete era where municipal jobs were handed out only as political favor or capital. They have no idea that in the modern and professional methods now in place at City Hall, jobs are fi lled by qualifi ed individuals, and only when clearly-defi ned criteria are met. Hiring decisions are made following an interview process by experienced Human Resources staff and Department heads. In the real world, this is called Best Business Practices, and that’s what’s done at Revere City Hall. Those who voted that I cease and desist serving the public are fi xated on childish politics instead of good government. I steer clear of such silly behavior. I rely on common sense and lawful practices, and I will continue to provide the leadership that produces positive results for the City of Revere. Patriots Girls Track Head Coach has high hopes for 2023 season By Dom Nicastro perience to the team. We caught up with Sinnott T he Revere High School Patriots girls cross-country team, under the leadership of Coach Katie Sinnott, has seen a variety of seasons since she took the helm around 2003. Sinnott, who began her running journey postcollege and has since participated in numerous marathons and local races, brings a wealth of ex~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...IMPECCABLY maintained 9 room Colonial boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, beautifully, updated kitchen with granite counters and peninsula with seating, open to dining double sliders to bright and sunny sunroom with amazing glass ceiling, wall of windows and slider to stone patio, bath with built-in makeup vanity, “his ‘n’ her” walk-in closet, central air, den (unheated) in lower level, two car attached and irrigation system, stylish farmers porch, conveniently located on prime cul-de-sac. You will be impressed! View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. for a comprehensive look into her coaching philosophy, her insights into the team’s dynamics and the aspirations for the forthcoming season. Coach Sinnott enters this season in a three-decade career coaching the Patriots and having plenty of running experience. She didn’t run crosscountry in high school but got into running post college. “I found I really enjoyed it and wanted to share the ways in which running can be beneficial,” Sinnott said. “I’ve run about 20 marathons, 15 Bostons, lots of half marathons and other local races.” What keeps her coming back each fall? It’s the pride in seeing her student-athletes work hard, compete and strive to surpass personal running goals. “The athletes on the team, plus the general supportive nature that cross-country brings,” Sinnott said when asked what inspires her to coach. “No matter if you are fi rst or last, you have people rooting for you. There is nothing better than when a runner sets a goal and surpasses it. The accomplishments all of them meet over the season are really motivating for me to keep coming back.” As for participation for the 2023 season, Sinnott said the team is 2023 SEASON | SEE Page 16 ~ Legal Notice ~ Route 1A RiverFront Roadway Infrastructure Improvement Project Public Presentation Hosted by the City of Revere Dept. of Community Development & Howard Stein Hudson Engineering Revere City Council Chambers Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6:00 pm Zoom link available by visiting: https://www.revere. org/business-development/planning-initiatives September 08, 15, 2023
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