THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Page 11 City and state officials discuss water quality, environmental justice and access to recreational activities along Revere Beach By Tara Vocino T he Legislature’s Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources hosted a tour of several coastal sites on the North Shore, including Revere Beach, last Friday morning, with a focus on water quality, environmental justice and improving access to outdoor recreational activities. Legislative aides, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Executive Director Chris Mancini, members of the Massachusetts Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee and City of Revere staff members (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) State Representative Dan Cahill addressed rising tides. Shown from left to right: Ward 1 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Councillor At Large Marc Silvestri, State Representative Jeff Turco, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, District Director Kelsey Perkins (of Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s offi ce), District Director for Policy A. Wade Blackman (for Congresswoman Clark), State Representative Jessica Giannino, State Senator Becca Rausch (senate chair, environmental committee) and State Representatives Jenny Balinsky Armini, Kristin Kassner and Dan Cahill. Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky gave credit to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) for maintaining Revere Beach, the fi rst public beach in America. State Representative Jessica Giannino said Revere Beach needs funding to renovate the seawalls. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. said Revere is surrounded by 80 percent water, adding that oysters clean the water naturally. City Council President Pro Tempore/Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna and Councillor At Large Marc Silvestri showed their support. State Representative Jeffrey Turco thanked past mayors for putting together a Revere Beach master plan that includes beachfront restaurants. Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Executive Director Chris Mancini said his organization is an ally with the DCR. DCR Deputy Chief of Staff Gianni Hill said translated signs are important along the beach to make the beach welcoming for everyone. Staff from the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, shown from left to right: House Chair Daniel Cahill, Representative Kristin Kassner, Senate Chair Becca Rausch and Representative Jennifer Balinsky Armini. Also shown are State Representatives Jessica Giannino and Jeffrey Turco.
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