Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 Council dismiss proposal for volunteer Parks & Rec commission By Barbara Taormina T he City Council’s Committee on Parks and Recreation met this week to discuss a motion from Councillor-At-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo and Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio to amend the city ordinance on the City’s Dept. of Parks and Recreation to increase activities for youth in the interest of public safety. Despite the good intentions behind the motion, committee members rejected the proposal. While there were some specifi c MARCHETTI CORP. 46 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2024 Regular Unleaded $3.839 Mid Unleaded $3.379 Super $3.479 Diesel Fuel $3.279 Gift Certificates Available! Hours: Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 7 PM / Saturdays 7 AM to 5 PM / Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM HEATING OIL ULS $4.759 $2.95 9 DEF Call for Current Price! 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The councillors proposed a commission made up of at least one male, one female, one youth, one member of a non-profi t organization, one member of a commercial organization engaged in youth sports, a union member from the Department of Public Works and one city councillor. Argenzio compared the wouldbe commission to the advisory board for senior aff airs and he stressed repeatedly that decisions would ultimately be made by the department’s director. However, in the draft ordinance presented by Argenzio and Jaramillo, new regulations from the department director would require approval from the commission. Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya was the fi rst committee member to respond to the motion. “I can’t vote for this,” she said adding that she felt it would undermine Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hinojosa, who councillors and the community feel does a great job. Residents often post high praise and compliments for Hinojosa on city web pages. Other committee members echoed Guarino-Sawaya and suggested there was no need to fi x something that wasn’t broken. The committee voted against sending the motion to the full city council. Mayor Keefe to Re-Institute Toys for Tickets Program Residents are encouraged to bring a new toy to the Parking Offi ce to have parking tickets waived Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. is proud to re-institute the Toys for Tickets Program in the City of Revere. From now until Friday, December 13, 2024, residents are encouraged to bring a new toy to the Parking Offi ce to have their parking tickets waived. The toy must be new, unused, and in original packaging, and of similar or equal value to the parking ticket. Toys must be brought to the Parking Department, located at 300 Broadway, Suite #2, for up to a $30 exemption per ticket (maximum 5 tickets). This program is only applicable to late fees. Toys will be donated to students in the Revere Public School system in need during the holiday season. To encourage holiday shopping at local businesses in Revere, there will also be free parking every Saturday in December (12/7/2024, 12/14/2024, and 12/21/2024). Please contact the Offi ce of the Parking Commissioner with questions and comments regarding the program: parking@revere.org or (781) 629-5127. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 FLEET Prices subject to change
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