Revere, MA

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to vote on entering executive session. The closed session will address a Level Three grievance filed by the Revere Teachers Association, including hearing the grievance and discussing collective bargaining strategy. The agenda contains no other public business.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with Revere Teachers Association on Level Three grievance
• Strategy discussion on response to Level Three grievance

Board of Health - Public Meeting

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole on September 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room. The sole agenda item is a motion to enter executive session to hear a Level Three grievance filed by the Revere Teachers Association and to discuss collective bargaining strategy regarding that grievance. No other business is listed.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Hearing of a Level Three grievance
• Discussion of strategy regarding the grievance

Board of Health - Public Meeting

Board of Health - Public Meeting

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee is holding a regular meeting with reports on early literacy programs, a mural project at Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, and student handbook updates for 2026-2027. The committee will also discuss a letter supporting the Governor's supplemental budget bill and receive a report from the Superintendent Search Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Public comment is scheduled.

• Early Literacy report by Director Briana Tsoupas on tiered support, SIPPS, and Ignite Reading tutoring
• Beachmont Mural Project presentation by Principal Chris Freisen, funded by a $4,000 Revere Local Cultural Council grant
• Student Handbook updates for 2026-2027, including new middle school assignment policy based on residency
• Letter supporting Governor's Bill for Supplemental Budget (unfinished business)
• Superintendent Search Ad Hoc Subcommittee report

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to approve routine consent items, including warrants, financial reports, and personnel changes. They will also discuss a proposal for a joint public discussion with the City Council and receive a transportation update. The agenda includes approval of numerous invoices for transportation and other services.

• Proposal for joint public discussion between School Committee and City Council
• Transportation update
• Approval of warrants including $5,950 for Jasly Transportation (SPED inside district) and $7,488 for TLP Transportation (SPED outside district)
• New teacher appointments for 2026-2027, including 20+ new hires
• Retirement of Superintendent Dianne Kelly effective 7/16/2027

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund is meeting to review its finances and budget, discuss implementation of a buydown proposal, receive an update on the Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program, and consider updates and budget approval for the Downpayment Assistance program. The agenda includes public comment and other late items.

• Buydown proposal implementation
• Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program 2026 update
• Downpayment Assistance updates and budget approval
• Finances/budget update

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Health - Public Meeting

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to process a consent calendar including personnel changes and financial warrants. The body will also receive an update regarding lead teachers.

• Acceptance of a $75,000 Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust Grant for the Fine Arts Dept.
• Payment of $60,000 to United States Postal Service for mailing machine postage
• Legal service payments to Valerio Dominello totaling $39,160 across multiple invoices
• Payment of $17,595 and $11,299 to Commonwealth Clinica for nursing services
• Disposal of technology equipment and outdated sheet music/music equipment at RHS

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The School Committee will consider recommended changes to nine different district policies. The meeting also includes a presentation of a new mascot and a welcome for PRE Principal Bianca Quirk.

• Vote on Policy GBEBC: Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff/Booster & Parent Organizations
• Vote on Policy JJE: Student Fundraising Activities
• Vote on Policy KBE: Relations with Booster and Parent Organizations
• Vote on Policy EFBA: School Food and Nutrition
• Vote on Policy IJNDF: Electronic Device Policy

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will hold its 93rd project meeting, with actions including a vote to approve June invoices for processing and a construction progress update. The committee will also consider approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2026.

• Vote to approve June invoices for processing
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2026
• Monthly report and construction progress update
• Public comment period
• Other business and discussions

City Council

The Revere City Council will discuss a proposed Housing Impact Monitoring Program requiring annual public reports on housing development, transit compliance, and infrastructure impacts. Other items include amendments to outdoor lighting zoning regulations, a special permit for a towing business, and requests for reports on police activities and state agency responsibilities. The Council will also consider FY2026 year-end financial appropriations and various resolutions.

• Housing Impact Monitoring Program: annual report on permits, neighborhood distribution, MBTA Communities Act compliance, and impacts on schools, traffic, utilities, and emergency services
• Ordinance amending Title 17 to regulate outdoor lighting, with Planning Board recommendation and councillor amendments
• Special permit for 128 Towing & Recovery at 885 North Shore Road in the TED District
• Motion to request State Representatives to present a comprehensive map of state agency road and maintenance responsibilities in Revere
• FY2026 year-end free cash transfers, retained earnings appropriations, and Community Improvement Trust Fund appropriations for landscaping and fire station repairs

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund will review budget updates and a proposal for a buydown application and implementation plan. The body will also discuss an update on the Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program for 2026.

• Buydown proposal application and implementation plan
• Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program 2026 update
• Finances/budget update

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health will review minutes from May 28, hear monthly reports on communicable diseases and inspections, and vote on proposed regulations restricting the sale of kratom products in the city.

• Vote on Regulations Restricting the Sale of Kratom Products
• Public Health Communicable Disease Monthly Report
• Inspectional Services Monthly Report
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026 meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a parking license and a towing business permit, hear a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, and consider zoning amendments for body art and food trucks. A host community agreement and PILOT agreement for a battery energy storage facility at 0 Muzzey Street is also up for approval. Several motions address fireworks enforcement, a MWRA fee increase, and changes to public comment rules.

• Communication from Mayor on FY2027 operating budget presentation (Item 6)
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for body art and food trucks (Item 7)
• Request to approve host community and PILOT agreement with Flatiron for battery storage at 0 Muzzey Street (Item 8)
• Public hearing for parking license at 13 Nahant Avenue for 5 vehicles (Item 4)
• Public hearing for towing business special permit at 885 North Shore Road (Item 5)

The City Council approved a Host Community Agreement and a PILOT agreement with Revolution Storage, LLC/Flatiron Energy for a project at 0 Muzzey Street. The council also granted a Chapter 148 license for vehicle parking at 13 Nahant Avenue and referred a towing business application to the Zoning Sub-Committee.

• Approved Chapter 148 License for 5 motor vehicles at 13 Nahant Avenue (Unanimous)
• Referred towing and roadside assistance special permit for 885 North Shore Road to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Approved Host Community Agreement with Revolution Storage, LLC/Flatiron Energy (10-0)
• Approved PILOT Agreement with Revolution Storage, LLC/Flatiron Energy (10-0)
• Ordered reverse 911 call regarding illegal fireworks (Voice Vote)
• Ordered request for MWRA to discuss assessment increase (Voice Vote)
• Ordered Certificate of Commendation for Danni Hope Randall (Voice Vote)
• Tabled amendment to Rule 34 regarding public comment (No Roll Call)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will vote on a tax rebate consultant proposal and review design and construction progress for the school project. The committee will also approve May invoices and discuss other business.

• Vote to approve a tax rebate consultant proposal
• Approval of May invoices for processing
• Design update for Revere High School project
• Construction progress update

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to consider a consent calendar including approval of minutes, warrants totaling over $100,000, personnel items, and acceptance of grants such as the Massachusetts Early College Program at CityLab High School and the Genocide Education Teaching and Learning Grant. The agenda also includes setting remaining meeting dates for the year and any other business. The main action items are the approval of invoices and the acceptance of donations/grants.

• $26,400 contract with EDLIO LLC for website content management system
• Acceptance of Massachusetts Early College Program at CityLab High School grant
• Acceptance of Genocide Education Teaching and Learning Grant
• $4,081 in legal services from Valerio Dominiello
• Over $100,000 in special education services including nursing, therapy, and agency staffing

The provided document is a meeting agenda and a list of invoices for approval. It does not contain the final minutes or a record of votes and decisions made during the meeting.

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will receive reports on the new RHS principal, MTSS and attendance outcomes at Garfield Middle School, Early Childhood Improvement Plan updates including the McKinley Project, and Early College graduates. The committee will also vote on consent calendar items and hear public comment.

• Introduction of Shay St. Laurent as new RHS principal and Steve Chinois as deputy principal
• Presentation on MTSS and attendance outcomes at Garfield Middle School
• Update on Early Childhood Improvement Plan including McKinley Project construction phase
• Report on Early College graduates achieving college dream through North Shore Community College partnership
• Consent Calendar vote required

The provided document is a meeting agenda and supporting reports rather than completed minutes. It lists planned discussions on school leadership, student achievement, and early childhood programs, but does not record final votes or decisions.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund will review a budget update, subcommittee reports including the Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program, and continue discussion on a tabled open-call application for One Fenno. The board will also consider implementation steps for a buydown proposal. Public comment will be heard.

• Finances/budget update for the trust fund
• Update on Round 2 of Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program from Fundraising Subcommittee
• Homeownership Subcommittee report
• Continued discussion on One Fenno open-call application (tabled from previous meeting)
• Buydown proposal implementation steps discussion

The board voted to table the One Fenno open-call application due to unresolved permitting issues. They also decided to finalize a buydown proposal using a first-come, first-served process with a two-month ramp-up period.

• Tabled One Fenno open-call application (permitting pending)
• Approved buydown plan using first-come, first-served process
• Set two-month ramp-up period for buydown application
• Authorized application draft review before next meeting
• Set two-month posting period before opening to applicants
• Assigned Joe Gravellese to draft application within 2 weeks

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the library's budget, hear a director's report including financial, safety, and strategic planning updates, and discuss children's, young adult, and adult programs. Existing initiatives such as a mobile library recap and Friends update are also on the agenda.

• Budget review under other library business
• Strategic planning update from director's report
• Mobile library event recap
• Update from Friends of the Library
• Presentation of children's, young adult, and adult program calendars

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and decided to move the end of year dinner from June 9 to June 23. The Board also noted that a budget review with the City Council was scheduled for June 10.

• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Postponed Trustees end of year dinner to June 23

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hear an update on high school construction, consider appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and License Commission, and vote on ordinances amending revolving funds and outdoor lighting regulations. A motion calls for a broad review of the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance to address zoning, infrastructure, and enforcement. The Council will also decide on appropriations totaling $240,000 for stormwater design services and a new street sweeper, and set proposed FY2027 water rates at $5.25/HCF residential and $8.70/HCF commercial.

• Special permit request to alter and expand 53 Taft Street from a single-story single-family to a three-story two-family dwelling
• Motion to review the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, examining size, setbacks, stormwater, and neighborhood character
• $50,000 appropriation from stormwater trust fund for North Revere stormwater improvements design
• $190,000 appropriation from solid waste retained earnings for a new street sweeper
• Proposed FY2027 water rates: residential $5.25 per HCF, commercial $8.70 per HCF

The City Council confirmed the reappointment of Daniel Occena to the License Commission and approved a portrait for former Council President Catherine Penn, both by unanimous votes. The Council also adopted an ordinance amending the FY2027 revolving funds table, setting fees and expenses for multiple city departments. The appointment of Juan Jaramillo to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board was placed on file after he failed to appear before the committee.

• Confirmed reappointment of Daniel Occena to License Commission (10-0)
• Approved installation of portrait for Catherine Penn (10-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending FY2027 revolving funds table (unanimous)
• Placed on file appointment of Juan Jaramillo to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a $12,200,000 loan order for Wonderland Area Sewer Improvements and on an ordinance amending the Revolving Funds Table for FY2027. The council will also receive the FY2027 operating budget from the mayor, a communication on the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund transfer, and a proposal for a Tourism Destination Marketing District. Additionally, several motions are on the agenda, including requests for state police enforcement at Revere Beach, a housing impact monitoring program, and traffic safety measures.

• Public hearing on $12,200,000 loan order for Wonderland Area Sewer Improvements (Conveyance Project 1)
• Communication from mayor presenting Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget
• Communication on Opioid Abatement Trust Fund Transfer for FY2027 budget
• Motion requesting state police enforcement plan for Revere Beach during summer
• Motion to establish a Housing Impact Monitoring Program with annual public report

The City Council unanimously approved a $12.2 million loan order and a corresponding resolution to fund the Wonderland Area Sewer Improvements (Conveyance Project 1). The council also held a hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the Departmental Revolving Funds Table for FY2027.

• Approved $12.2M loan order for Wonderland Area Sewer Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for grants and loans for Wonderland Area Sewer Improvements (Unanimous)
• Accepted the Journal of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health will meet to review and hold a public hearing on draft regulations restricting the sale of kratom products. The board will also review minutes from the April meeting, receive monthly reports on communicable diseases and inspectional services, and hear a presentation on HIV and incarceration from the MGB Research Study Team.

• Public hearing on proposed regulations restricting sale of kratom products
• Review of draft regulations restricting sale of kratom products
• Presentation by MGB Research Study Team on HIV and incarceration
• Review and approval of minutes from April 23, 2026
• Monthly reports on communicable diseases and inspectional services

The board approved the April 23 meeting minutes and received monthly health and inspection reports. Members reviewed a draft citywide ban on kratom sales that would create fines and a grace period before enforcement. During a public hearing, the board received one email in support and 14 in opposition, along with oral testimony. A final vote on the kratom regulations will occur at the June meeting.

• Approved April 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Received May communicable disease and inspectional services reports
• Reviewed draft kratom sales ban and public hearing comments
• Scheduled final kratom regulation vote for June meeting

School Committee - Policies & Procedures Sub Committee

The Policies and Procedures Subcommittee will consider approving five policies, including competency determination and gifts to staff, and will discuss new items such as cell phone and Chromebook policies, a code of conduct for committee members, and staffing levels.

• Vote on IKFE – Competency Determination
• Vote on GBEBC – Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff / Booster & Parent Organizations
• Discussion of Cell Phone Policy
• Discussion of Chromebook Policy
• Discussion of School Committee Member Code of Conduct

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will vote to approve April invoices and discuss the owner change order authorization process. The monthly report shows the project is 76% complete with a projected contract amount of $395,154,413. Ground improvements and foundation work are advancing, and the final GMP was approved at the previous meeting.

• Vote to approve April invoices totaling $36,129,790.54
• Discussion of owner change order authorization process
• Construction progress update: foundation concrete placed, geothermal well field preparation begun
• Project 76% complete; safety score 99.2%
• Final GMP (Amendment #10) approved at April 29 meeting for $395,154,413

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to approve a consent calendar including minutes, warrants (invoices), enrollment updates, and personnel items. They will also discuss the district's organizational structure and any late communications. The meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

• Discussion of the district's organizational structure
• Approval of warrants/invoices for various vendors and services
• Personnel items including new hires and retirements/resignations
• Enrollment update (attached)

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole on May 19, 2026, but took no formal votes. Discussions covered a clerical error that had mislabeled halal options on printed menus, the District's organizational structure, and the value of MASC membership ($7,800/year plus $1,000 for policy manual access). Several items were referred to subcommittees for further review, including the halal food discussion to the Health and Special Education Subcommittee and the organizational structure request to the Personnel Subcommittee.

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold public hearings on the SY2026-2027 budget and on School Choice (enrolling non-resident students). Other items include a vote on the consent calendar, a student representative report, superintendent updates (Special Education, Garfield Elementary Emerging Leaders Program, Equity Team), a Ways & Means Subcommittee report, an update on the Food Services Program, and a vote on membership in M.A.S.C. No executive session is scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote on School Choice (non-resident enrollment)
• Public hearing on SY2026-2027 Budget
• Update on Food Services Program
• New Business: Membership in Massachusetts Association of School Committees (M.A.S.C.)
• Consent Calendar requiring a vote

The May 19 meeting consisted entirely of informational presentations and student updates. The Committee heard reports on special education, equity initiatives, family engagement, and student leadership programs. No substantive decisions, approvals, or policy changes were recorded.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on an outdoor lighting ordinance amendment and a special permit for a dwelling at 53 Taft Street. They will also consider a $12.2 million loan order for sewer improvements, discuss a certificate of merit, and review several motions including safety measures at Griswold Park and a study of accessory dwelling unit regulations.

• Public hearing on An Ordinance Further Amending Title 17 Relative to Outdoor Lighting
• Public hearing for a special permit at 53 Taft Street to alter and expand a non-conforming dwelling
• Communication of a loan order for $12,200,000 for Wonderland Area Sewer Improvements
• Motion to name a portion of land at Leverett and Endicott Avenues as the Carole Tye Legacy Garden
• Motion to review and strengthen Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance standards

The Revere City Council met on May 18, 2026, for a regular meeting that included approval of the previous meeting's journal, presentation of a Certificate of Merit, and a public hearing on an ordinance to amend Title 17 regarding outdoor lighting regulations. No proponents or opponents spoke at the hearing, and no vote or decision was recorded on the ordinance. The meeting was largely procedural and ceremonial.

• Approved journal of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Awarded Certificate of Merit to Brooke DiNuccio and placed on file (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance 26-081 amending Title 17 on outdoor lighting (no action taken)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund will review finances, discuss an ADU loan program update, consider an open-call application for One Fenno, and deliberate on a buydown proposal. The meeting also includes subcommittee reports and public comment.

• ADU loan program update and discussion
• One Fenno open-call application
• Buydown proposal
• Finances/budget update
• Subcommittee reports if applicable

The Board tabled the One Fenno open-call application until next month pending more information on permitting and grant amounts. Members also approved minor changes to the Buydown proposal regarding section numbering, conflict of interest, and eligibility rules.

• Tabled One Fenno application until next month (unanimous)
• Authorized Joe Gravellese to draft a letter of support for One Fenno (unanimous)
• Approved minor tweaks to the Buydown proposal

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss personnel matters in executive session for two employees and receive updates on finances, safety, and strategic planning. They will also review plans for a Mobile Library press conference on May 18th and a Books n Brews fundraiser with matching support from local businesses.

• Executive session to discuss two employees (personnel matter)
• Mobile Library press conference scheduled for May 18th (12-2pm) with media and city officials alerted
• Books n Brews fundraiser with matching effort from Murray’s and PR Bunker
• Discussion of Technical Services Position staff vacancy
• Director’s Report covering financial, safety, and strategic planning updates

The Board of Trustees approved new summer operating hours effective May 21. They also voted to move monthly trustee meetings to the Revere History Museum starting in September. Additionally, the board approved the April 14 meeting minutes.

• Approved April 14 meeting minutes
• Approved summer operating hours effective May 21
• Approved relocating monthly trustee meetings to Revere History Museum starting September

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance prohibiting cryptocurrency ATMs due to consumer fraud risks. It will also vote on several mayoral appointments to boards and commissions. A presentation on flood monitoring and communications on a capital waste contract and RevereTV funding are scheduled. Traffic safety motions include evaluations at Hall's Corner and a request for 'Do Not Block the Box' markings near Fire Station Engine 5.

• Public hearing and vote on ordinance banning cryptocurrency ATMs in Revere
• Appointment of Juan Jaramillo to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Communication on Capital Waste contract covering July 2026-June 2031
• Motion to evaluate traffic island at Hall's Corner for safety improvements
• Motion requesting 'Do Not Block the Box' marking on North Shore Road for fire station access

The City Council approved a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, citing risks of fraud and money laundering. The council also confirmed several municipal appointments, approved a five-year waste contract with Capital Waste, and appropriated $82,281.49 for RevereTV.

• Approved ordinance banning cryptocurrency ATMs (unanimous roll call, 9-0)
• Confirmed Sean Bruno as Constable and granted special municipal employee status (unanimous)
• Reappointed Thomas Carleton to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Robert Selevitch to License Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Stephen Reardon to Election Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bernardo Sepulveda to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Waste contract July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031 (unanimous)
• Tabled motion on Hall's Corner traffic island safety evaluation (unanimous)

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee of the Revere School Committee will meet to discuss Budget 3.0. The agenda contains only this single item, indicating a focused discussion on the district's spending plan. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Budget 3.0 (school spending plan)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will consider and vote on Consigli Contract Amendment #10, the final Guaranteed Maximum Price contract totaling $395,154,413. The meeting also includes approval of March invoices and a construction progress update.

• Vote to approve Consigli Contract Amendment #10 – Final GMP Contract in the amount of $395,154,413
• Vote to approve March invoices for processing
• GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) Contract Proposal Overview
• Construction Progress Update
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 25, 2026