RE R V RE EVERE E R Vol. 34, No.41 -FREEREE YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! D OCTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday City Council faces push back from residents opposing retail marijuana sales Councillor Kelley: Financial benefi ts to retail pot shops greatly exaggerated By Barbara Taormina Still, Guarino-Sawaya hit on T he City Council agreed to hold off on a motion to repeal the city’s ban on nonmedical marijuana establishments despite a favorable recommendation from the Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee. Repealing the ban is the fi rst step in allowing recreational adult-use marijuana in Revere. However, as Councillor-atLarge Marc Silvestri pointed out, repealing the existing ordinance is just that. There are no plans for any businesses or shops. “There are no set establishments, no specifi c locations; this is just a regulation to allow companies to come before the council for a special permit,” Silvestri said to Michelle Kelley Councillor-At-Large the crowd in the City Council Chambers, who mostly came to oppose marijuana in Revere. “I wouldn’t want this in my backyard and I’m not going to put it in yours,” said Ward 5 Councillor Angela GuarinoSawaya. EARLY VOTING AND VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE The State Election is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The Polls open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm. Early voting is available for the State Election to all registered voters in the City of Revere. Registered voters wishing to cast an early ballot may do so in person at Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway on: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Sunday, October 20, 2024 Monday, October 21, 2024 Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Thursday, October 24, 2024 Friday, October 25, 2024 Saturday, October 26, 2024 Sunday, October 27, 2024 Monday, October 28, 2024 Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Thursday, October 31, 2024 Friday, November 1, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 8:00am - 7:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 12:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 8:00am - 7:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 12:00pm The deadline to register to vote or submit voter registration changes for this election is Saturday, October 26, 2024. The Election Department will be open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. 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. the reason the council and the city are grappling with the cannabis issue. “This is a million-dollar business that will help everyone in the city by keeping taxes down,” she said. Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley came armed with statistics that showed the fi nancial benefit of marijuana establishments is exaggerated. She said the average revenue over three years for Lynn, Chelsea and Melrose was around $350,000, not the millions of people often talk about. During both the Legislative Affairs Subcommittee meeting and the regular City Council meeting, residents opCOUNCIL | SEE Page 5 781-286-8500 Friday, October 11, 2024 Revere junior from Pioneer Charter School of Science awarded Harvard Prize Book at Annual Breakfast Special to Th e Advocate P ioneer Charter School of Science I (PCSSI) junior Merisa Kllomollari of Revere received the prestigious Harvard Prize Book, which is awarded to high school juniors who demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding character and achievement in extracurricular activities. Kllomollari received the award at the Harvard Club’s 31st Annual Prize Book Breakfast at the Club’s Back Bay clubhouse. She was accompanied by PCSS Executive Director Sanela Jonuz and PCSS CEO Barish Icin. “Ms. Kllomollari is a wonderful example of academic and community dedication,” said Icin. “Her character, both within and outside VOTACION TEMPRANA Y LA FECHA LÍMITE PARA REGISTRARSE PARA VOTAR La Elección Estatal es martes, 5 de noviembre de 2024. Las urnas abrirán a las 7:00 am y cerrarán a las 8:00 pm. La votación temprana está disponible para la Elección Estatal para todos los votantes registrados en la Ciudad de Revere. Los votantes registrados que deseen emitir una votación temprana pueden hacerlo en persona en Ayuntamiento de Revere, 281 Broadway en: Sábado, 19 de octubre de 2024 Domingo, 20 de octubre de 2024 Lunes, 21 de octubre de 2024 Martes, 22 de octubre de 2024 Miércoles, 23 octubre de 2024 Jueves, 24 de octubre de 2024 Viernes, 25 de octubre de 2024 Sábado, 26 de octubre de 2024 Domingo, 27 de octubre de 2024 Lunes, 28 de octubre de 2024 Martes, 29 de octubre de 2024 Miércoles, 30 octubre de 2024 Jueves, 31 de octubre de 2024 Viernes, 1 de noviembre de 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 8:00am - 7:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 12:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 8:00am - 7:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 12:00pm La fecha límite para registrarse para votar o para hacer cambios a su registración de votante para esta elección es sábado, 26 de octubre de 2024. El Departamento de Elecciones estará abierto de 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. 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. PCSS junior Merisa Kllomollari at the Harvard Club of Boston in the Back Bay. (Courtesy photo) of PCSS, makes her uniquely deserving of this high honor. We are proud of her accomplishments and look forward to seeing what her future holds.” Harvard Prize Books, sponsored by the Harvard Alumni Association, have been awarded since 1910 to outstanding students in their junior year who display excellence in scholarship, high character and achievement in other fi elds. The award also recognizes teachers and guidance counselors who inspired them. Prize Books are presented annually in almost 2,000 high schools worldwide and are donated by Harvard Clubs and Shared Interest Groups. The Prize Books are given upon the academic year’s conclusion, at high school commencements or at award ceremonies. Traditionally, a local Harvard alumnus attends to provide remarks. Born and raised in Albania until she was eight, Kllomollari is a dedicated National Honor Society student and volunteer in her hometown of Revere. Outside her classes, she participates in PCSS’s Model UN Club and plays for the Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team. In her limited spare time, she volunPRIZE | SEE Page 5
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