THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 Page 5 Revere crossing guards receive new three-year contract Advocate Staff Report R evere crossing guards will receive increased compensation, expanded benefits and clarified longevity language under a new three-year contract approved by the City Council on Monday night. The council voted to approve the appropriation needed to fund the agreement, which covers the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Under the new contract, crossing guards will receive four days of sick leave and seven paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Columbus Day. They will also receive an annual clothing allowance of $750. Compensation will increase throughout the life of the agreement. By fi scal year 2029, crossing guards at the highest step will be eligible for an hourly rate of $23, while crossing guard supervisors will be paid $29 per hour. Several councillors praised the agreement and the work performed by crossing guards throughout the city. “It’s due time the crossing guards in the city get paid a decent wage; they take T care of the children, keeping them safe, so I think it is all a plus,” said Councillor-atLarge Marc Silvestri. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said crossing guards perform their duties under challenging conditions. “The way these people drive around is crazy,” Novoselsky said. “The [crossing guards] put their hearts and souls in their jobs and they love it; they love the kids and the kids love them. I think we ought to recognize them and give them what they deserve.” City Council President Anthony Zambuto also welcomed the new agreement, noting the conditions crossing guards face while working outdoors. “These men and women are outside in the rain and in the snow in the winter months,” Zambuto said. “They develop great relationships with the kids and their parents, and even the faculty.” The agreement also clarifi es longevity provisions for crossing guards, addressing language within the contract while establishing compensation and benefi ts through fi scal year 2029. he Revere High School Football Team has had two home games so far this season, and RevereTV covered both live and in full. Recordings of these two games will be posted to YouTube at the end of the season but are replaying on the Community Channel in the evenings. RHS Football home games will stream live on YouTube and television throughout the season. For those who want to watch at home, the Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. This upcoming weekend, check out Revere’s Fall Festival on Saturday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Yard and The Amp in Beachmont Square! This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, college football game screenings, an expanded beer garden, some of Boston’s best food trucks, seasonal offerings from the Revere Beach Farmers Market, and more than 50 local artisans and vendors showcasing unique items. Guests can also enjoy the Revere Chamber of Commerce cornhole tournament and a free pumpkin patch and photobooth (while supplies last). This announcement is part of the “In the Loop” video series so it was recorded and posted to all RevereTV outlets in fi ve languages with translated visual fl yers. Per usual, RTV will edit a highlight reel of the event that will be posted to YouTube RevereTV Spotlight and aired on the Community Channel. Join your local Italian community for a public celebration of Italian Heritage Month on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Beachmont VFW, which is located at 150 Bennington St. in Revere. The event will be hosted by Department of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture Director Steve Morabito and City Council Vice President Angela Guarino-Sawaya of Ward 5. The city is gathering to celebrate Italian culture with an evening fi lled with local Italian food, music, dancing, entertainment and community pride. There will be guest speakers, and a hardGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 MORE SUPPOR MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR Clear answers, faster decisions, and a team that goe to get things done. We make it easy for Because here, easy means more. team that goe r you to get more of what you want. EverettBank.com working Revere High School student studying Italian will be awarded the Russo Family Scholarship. For more information, please contact Morabito at smorabito@revere.org or 781-286-8100. RevereTV will be covering this event, so if you miss out, you’ll be able to watch it on the Community Channel through the month of October. Be on the lookout for the newest upcoming episode of “Cooking with the Keefes.” Mayor Patrick Keefe taps back into his skills as a chef to show the audience how to make a fall-inspired risotto. Revere’s First Lady (and baker) JenniRevereTV | SEE Page 13
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