Revere public meetings in 2025

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The RHS Building Committee Sub‑Committee will review the status of all trade pre‑qualification applicants, assign final scores, and provide a public comment period. These actions pertain to the Revere High School construction project.

• Review status of all trade pre‑qualification applicants
• Final scoring of all trade pre‑qualification applicants
• Public comment period
• Adjournment of the meeting

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will meet to approve invoices and a contract amendment for geotechnical support during construction. The meeting will be held via Zoom on December 17, 2025.

• Approval of November invoices for processing
• Vote to approve Perkins Eastman Contract Amendment #6
• Vote to approve Budget Revision Request #13
• Trade Pre-Qualification Update
• Consigli Site Update and Look-Ahead

The committee approved the minutes from the November 12 and December 3 meetings. It unanimously approved four invoices totaling about $4.5 million and approved a $1,203,098.98 amendment to the Perkins Eastman contract and related budget revision. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes from November 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice 57 to Leftfield LLC for $860,816.40 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice 87970.01.0-17 to Perkins Eastman for $892,009.60 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice 377112 to The Baldwin Group for $1,626,913.00 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice 35 and requisition #6A to Consigli Construction Co. for $1,203,098.98 (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman Contract Amendment #6 and Budget Revision Request #13 for $1,203,098.98 (unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The Revere High School Project Site Sub-Committee is meeting to review the status of all trade pre-qualification applicants. This is a focused session regarding contractor qualifications for the project.

• Review of trade pre-qualification applicants

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, review financial and safety reports, and discuss strategic planning. The board will also address the Top floor Safety handrails and Glass installation project and the Bookmobile.

• Approval of the minutes from the last board meeting
• Review of the Financial Report and Safety Report
• Discussion of the Top floor Safety handrails and Glass installation project
• Review of the Bookmobile
• Review of the IMLS Funding Reinstatement

The Library Board approved the new name for the mobile library vehicle, changing it from “Book Mobile” to “Revere Public Library – Pop-Up Branch” with a unanimous vote. The Board also accepted a recommendation to test panic buttons at least every three months, approved early closing on Christmas and New Year’s Eve via email votes, and approved the minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted recommendation to test panic buttons at least every 3 months
• Approved early closing on Christmas and New Year’s Eve (email votes)
• Renamed the Book Mobile to “Revere Public Library – Pop-Up Branch” (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed at 6:50 p.m.

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will consider the consent calendar, which includes approval of minutes, personnel actions, and a $6,000 United Way donation. It will vote on dozens of invoices covering contracts, supplies, special‑education services, and transportation, including a $124,200 regular transportation contract with HEALEY BUS INC. Additional agenda items include Dr. Kelly’s evaluation goals, an update on AP and advanced coursework, and the donation of a piano to Lincoln School.

• Approve United Way donation of $6,000
• Approve CliftonLarsonAllen contract for $4,605 administrative services
• Approve HEALEY BUS INC regular transportation contract for $124,200
• Discuss Dr. Kelly’s evaluation goals
• Approve donation of a piano to Lincoln School

The Revere School Committee approved the November meeting minutes without comment. A motion to adjourn was moved and approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved November meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold its regular meeting on December 16, 2025. Members will vote on items on the Consent Calendar and receive reports from the student representative and the superintendent, including updates on the MCIEA journey at Whelan Elementary, CODAS, MTSS coach collaboration, neighborhood middle school locations, and the governor’s proposed graduation requirements. The agenda also provides a public comment period and a time for motions. No hearings, new business, or executive session are scheduled.

• Consent Calendar (vote required)
• Student Representative Report (attached)
• Superintendent Report covering MCIEA at Whelan Elementary, CODAS update, MTSS collaboration, neighborhood middle school locations, and governor’s proposed graduation requirements
• Public Speak – 15‑minute public comment period
• Motions

The Revere School Committee unanimously approved the Consent Calendar. The Committee also voted to accept the agenda out of order and to close public speak. No other motions were decided; the superintendent reports on middle‑school re‑configuration and MCIEA partnership were informational only.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved moving agenda out of order (unanimous)
• Approved closing public speak (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss establishing an elected Zoning Board of Appeals and zoning provisions for Battery Energy Storage Systems. The body will also hold a hearing on construction procedures for street and sidewalk openings.

• Act to establish an Elected Zoning Board of Appeals
• Ordinance establishing zoning for Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Public hearing on construction procedures for street and sidewalk openings
• Proposed ordinance regarding transparency and accountability of utility companies
• Request to explore costs for metal detectors at Revere High School

The Council adopted a residential factor of .882054 to set the FY2026 property tax rate, voting unanimously. It also approved the December 1 meeting journal. Several recognitions and motions were placed on file, and an amendment to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ordinance was ordered engrosed and ordained unanimously.

• Approved journal of Dec 1 2025 (accepted)
• Adopted residential factor .882054 for FY2026 tax rate (unanimous)
• Ordinance amending Affordable Housing Trust Fund board ordered engrosed and ordained (unanimous)
• Certificate of Merit for Sgt. Major Peachy Chhom placed on file
• Certificate of Commendation for Doris Amparo Morales Suarez placed on file
• Motion to reinstate outside water meter program for seniors placed on file
• Motion to explore metal detectors at Revere High School placed on file
• Act establishing an elected Zoning Board of Appeals placed on file

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund board will review updates on finances, fundraising, senior repairs, and affordable unit sales. It will discuss a proposal to provide closing cost assistance and a request for a temporary waiver of down‑payment assistance. The board will also receive updates on first‑time homebuyer programs, ADU loan timing, and set goals for 2026. Public comment will conclude the meeting.

• Closing cost assistance proposal
• Downpayment assistance temporary waiver request
• Senior repairs program status update
• Affordable unit sales update
• Call for proposals update

The board ratified the November 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a $30,000 pool for closing‑cost assistance for affordable unit sales and unanimously directed the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) to create guidelines and an application for the program. The board also withdrew the temporary waiver for down‑payment assistance.

• Ratified November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 closing‑cost assistance pool; directed DPCD to develop guidelines (unanimous)
• Withdrew temporary down‑payment assistance waiver (unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will consider a motion to approve the submission of the 90% construction document package for the Perkins Eastman Revere High School project to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). They will also review and vote on Budget Revision Requests 11 and 12, which re‑allocate existing funds and move a $2 million builder’s risk allowance to the Owner’s Insurance line, reflecting a $1,626,913 premium. The construction cost estimates are $403,118,566 (Consigli) and $399,660,317 (PM&C), both under budget, but the schedule has been delayed, pushing occupancy to December 2028/January 2029. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Motion to approve submission of the 90% construction document package to the MSBA
• Budget Revision Request 11: re‑align Perkins Eastman contract allowances, no new funds
• Budget Revision Request 12: move $2 M builder’s risk allowance to Owner’s Insurance line; premium $1,626,913
• Construction cost estimates: $403,118,566 (Consigli) and $399,660,317 (PM&C), both under budget
• Schedule delay: occupancy now expected December 2028/January 2029

The High School Building Committee presented a motion to submit the 90% construction document package to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. A separate motion was presented to approve Budget Revision Request 11, which re‑aligns Perkins Eastman contract allowances, and Budget Revision Request 12, which moves $2 million from the construction line to the Owner’s Insurance line. The minutes do not record the vote outcomes for these motions. The meeting adjourned at 5:49 pm.

• Motion to submit 90% construction document package to MSBA presented
• Motion to approve Budget Revision Request 11 (allowance re‑alignment) presented
• Motion to approve Budget Revision Request 12 (move $2 M to Owner’s Insurance) presented
• No public comment recorded
• Meeting adjourned at 5:49 pm

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to establish the minimum residential factor for the Fiscal Year 2026 tax rate. The body will also consider ordinances regarding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and storefront sign maintenance.

• Public hearing to establish minimum residential factor for Fiscal Year 2026 tax rate
• Proposed $35,000 appropriation from Community Improvement Trust Fund for Fitzhenry Park renovations
• Special permit request for 85 Shirley Avenue to allow nine residential units and a storefront
• Ordinance amending the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Ordinance regarding overhanging signs and storefront sign maintenance

The council unanimously adopted a minimum residential factor of .882054 to enable the Board of Assessors to set the fiscal year 2026 property tax rate. It also unanimously ordered into law two ordinances—one amending the Affordable Housing Trust Fund’s property transaction approvals and another revising rules for overhanging signs and storefront signage. The council granted a special permit to Shirley Avenue Realty Trust for a mixed‑use project at 85 Shirley Avenue, subject to compliance conditions. An appropriation of $35,000 from the Community Improvement Trust Fund was approved for renovations to Fitzhenry Park.

• Adopted minimum residential factor .882054 for FY2026 tax rate (unanimous)
• Ordered engrossed and ordained ordinance amending Affordable Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Ordered engrossed and ordained ordinance amending overhanging signs and storefront sign maintenance (unanimous)
• Granted special permit to Shirley Avenue Realty Trust for 85 Shirley Avenue project (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 appropriation from Community Improvement Trust Fund for Fitzhenry Park renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Merit for Pheachey Chhom (voice vote)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will discuss a range of items, including a public hearing on a special permit for 85 Shirley Avenue, an update on police body‑camera costs and rollout, and the third‑reading repeal of the political‑sign posting ordinance. Several motions will be considered, such as traffic‑safety signage requests, a signal‑timing change on Winthrop Avenue, enrollment in FEMA’s Community Rating System, and a draft ordinance to create a Building Emissions Reduction & Disclosure program.

• 25-304: Public hearing on a special permit for 85 Shirley Avenue to keep a storefront and nine residential units.
• 25-310: Motion to draft a Building Emissions Reduction & Disclosure (BERDO) ordinance for large buildings.
• 25-305 & 25-306: Motions requesting MassDOT to mark "Don't Block the Box" on Bennington Street at Crescent Avenue and on VFW Parkway at Beach Street.
• 25-307: Motion to increase traffic signal timing on Winthrop Avenue for westbound traffic to Revere Beach Parkway.
• 25-309: Motion to enroll the city in FEMA’s Community Rating System and update flood‑plain management practices.

The Council ordered the repeal of the political sign ordinance (9‑1). A proposed special act to give Annette O’Brien a lump‑sum retirement payment was defeated (3‑7). A special permit request for 85 Shirley Avenue was referred to the Zoning Committee. The Council approved a request for MassDOT to mark a "Don't Block the Box" on Bennington Street. Several appointments to the Disability and Parks & Recreation commissions were confirmed unanimously. The police chief’s body‑camera program update was placed on file.

• Repealed Section 9.12.030 political sign ordinance (9‑1)
• Defeated special act for Annette O’Brien lump‑sum payment (3‑7)
• Referred Shirley Avenue Realty Trust special permit to Zoning
• Approved "Don't Block the Box" marking on Bennington Street (voice vote)
• Reappointed Ellie Vargas to Disability Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicholas Gauvin to Parks & Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Jacklyn Damiano to Parks & Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Wilson Correa to Parks & Recreation Commission (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on new officer elections and decide whether to renew its membership in the Mass Libraries Trustee Association. The board will also review final revisions of multimedia room policies and discuss documentation of 2025 capital building improvements, including third‑floor safety enhancements and a fire alarm upgrade. Additional agenda items include a book‑mobile event and various program updates.

• Election of Officers
• Renew membership in the Mass Libraries Trustee Association (MLTA)
• Final revision of policies and rules for use of the multimedia room
• Building Committee to document 2025 capital improvements – third floor safety enhancements and fire alarm upgrade
• Book Mobile – hold an event at the library for delivery of the bookmobile

The trustees elected Don as Chair, Katy as Treasurer and Toby as Secretary, each unanimously. The Board also approved a half‑day closing the day after Thanksgiving, and voted to sponsor Kayla’s $60 notary fee. A motion designating the Community Outreach Librarian as the primary resource for the Mobile Branch Library was passed.

• Elected Don as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Katy as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Toby as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved half‑day library closure after Thanksgiving
• Sponsored Kayla’s $60 notary fee (passed)
• Designated Community Outreach Librarian as primary resource for Mobile Branch Library (passed)
• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting (passed)
• Approved annual holiday event on December 17 (The Great Grinch Gathering) (passed)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to review a consent calendar including personnel items, warrants, and several grants. The body will also consider approval for various district-wide invoices and a high school field trip.

• DESE Grant for Teen Mental Health First Aid: $100,000
• Dept. of Public Health STRIVE Grant: $80,000
• DESE Grant for CHPE Implementation: $60,000
• Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust grant for Fine Arts Dept: $25,000
• Revere High School Outdoors Club trip to White Mountains National Forest (2/6/26–2/8/26)

The Committee of the Whole met on Nov 18, 2025 and listed a consent calendar covering minutes, warrants, enrollment updates, new hires, retirements, and several grant donations. It also displayed a detailed list of invoices ranging from $25 to $20,000 for services, supplies, and programs. The minutes do not record any vote totals, approvals, denials, or other outcomes for these items.

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will vote on the consent calendar, hear a student representative report, and hold a public comment period. The superintendent will present updates on Rumney Marsh Academy’s “Deeper Learning and Equity” program and CityLab High School’s “Senior Success & CityLab’s Instructional Lab.” The Personnel Subcommittee will also give a report, followed by any motions before adjourning.

• Consent Calendar – vote required
• Student Representative Report
• Superintendent Report – Rumney Marsh Academy “Deeper Learning and Equity”
• Superintendent Report – CityLab High School “Senior Success & CityLab’s Instructional Lab”
• Personnel Subcommittee Report

The Revere School Committee held its regular meeting on November 18, 2025. Agenda items included a consent calendar, student representative report, public comment, and superintendent reports on Rumney Marsh Academy and CityLab High School. No motions, hearings, new business, or vote outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will review project progress and budget requests. The body is deciding on the approval of 90% construction documents for submission to the MSBA. Members will also consider a budget revision and a contract amendment for soil investigations.

• Budget Revision Request #10 for OPM Sub-Consultant Accounting Reconciliation
• Consigli Amendment #7 regarding Soil Investigations Owner Allowance
• Vote to approve 90% Construction Document Submission to the MSBA
• Approval of October invoices

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund board will review its current finances, including a $250,000 deposit from Modera and a potential deposit from RHC. It will discuss updates and a small funding request for the senior repairs program waitlist, and review drafts for the ADU program and call‑for‑proposal documents. The board will also check on first‑time homebuyer initiatives and consider a $4,000 request to cover closing costs for deed‑restricted condo sales.

• Deposit from Modera – $250,000 added to fund balance
• Potential deposit from RHC (amount not specified)
• Request for $4,000 to support closing costs on deed‑restricted condo sales
• Request for additional funds for senior repairs program waitlist (amount not specified)
• ADU program application draft review

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund board approved an additional $5,000 to support the Senior Repairs program waitlist, with a unanimous vote. The board also approved the draft of the ADU loan program and the language for an upcoming call for proposal drafts. A motion to create a $4,000 fund for affordable condo closing costs was tabled pending further research. The October 2025 meeting minutes were ratified unanimously.

• Approved $5,000 allocation to Senior Repairs program (unanimous)
• Approved draft of ADU loan program (unanimous)
• Approved language for call for proposal drafts (unanimous)
• Tabled motion for $4,000 closing‑cost fund (pending research)
• Ratified October 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will discuss several items, including a motion asking the Mayor to have the Traffic Commission evaluate activating a 15‑minute grace period on parking meters in the Broadway Central Business District. The council will also consider a third‑reading ordinance to repeal Section 9.12.030 on posting political signs, a presentation on the Broadway Corridor Parking Study, a motion to draft an ordinance regulating satellite dishes, and a request for an update on police body‑camera costs and rollout.

• 25-232 – Ordinance repealing Section 9.12.030 Posting Political Signs (3rd Reading)
• 24-130 – Motion to request Traffic Commission assessment of 15‑minute grace period on Broadway meters
• 24-256 – Presentation by Chief of Planning & Community Development and Stantec on Broadway Corridor Parking Study
• 25-032 – Motion to have City Solicitor draft ordinance regulating placement, installation, and removal of satellite dishes
• 25-302 – Motion to request Chief of Police update on body‑camera costs and expected start time

The council approved the December 2025 parking initiatives and awarded a Certificate of Commendation to Sebastian Agudelo Gomez. It also directed the Traffic Commission to study a 15‑minute grace period on Broadway meters and ordered a public hearing to set the Minimum Residential Factor for fiscal year 2026. Several other motions were approved by voice vote, including requests for reports on school property jurisdiction and body‑camera updates.

• Approved December 2025 parking initiatives (voice vote)
• Awarded Certificate of Commendation to Sebastian Agudelo Gomez (voice vote)
• Directed Traffic Commission to assess 15‑minute grace period on Broadway meters (voice vote)
• Ordered public hearing on Minimum Residential Factor for FY 2026 (voice vote)
• Requested AFC Urgent Care to present on healthcare needs (voice vote)
• Requested comprehensive report on school property jurisdiction (voice vote)
• Awarded Revere Jr. Patriots Flag Football team for undefeated season (voice vote)
• Requested Chief of Police update on body‑camera program (voice vote)

School Committee - Personnel Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee Personnel Sub-Committee meeting on October 28, 2025 will discuss the superintendent evaluation process. The committee will consider how the superintendent's performance will be assessed. No other agenda items are listed.

• Superintendent Evaluation Process

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding construction procedures, affordable housing, and sign maintenance. The body will also consider motions to ban cryptocurrency ATMs, resynchronize traffic signals, and evaluate tolls on city roads.

• Public hearings on ordinances for construction procedures, affordable housing, and sign maintenance
• Motion to ban cryptocurrency ATMs and kiosks in Revere
• Motion to evaluate tolls on certain city roads
• Motion to station a police officer at East Mountain Avenue and Cary Avenue
• Motion to request resynchronization of traffic signals at Revere Street and North Shore

The council approved a Chapter 148 license for Revere Beach Waterfront JV to store flammables at 560 Revere Beach Boulevard, with all members voting aye. Three pending ordinances on construction openings, affordable housing trust fund, and overhanging signs were each referred to Legislative Affairs. The journal of the October 6, 2025 meeting was accepted.

• Granted Chapter 148 license for Revere Beach Waterfront JV (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 25-257 (construction procedures) to Legislative Affairs
• Referred Ordinance 25-265 (Affordable Housing Trust Fund) to Legislative Affairs
• Referred Ordinance 25-266 (overhanging signs) to Legislative Affairs
• Accepted the journal of the October 6, 2025 meeting

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere City Council will vote on a special legislation that would allow the city to issue citations, establish appeal processes, and place real‑estate liens for violations of the rooming‑house ordinance. The meeting also includes hearings on amendments to construction, affordable housing, sign maintenance, and storm‑water ordinances, as well as a license request for flammable storage at 560 Revere Beach Boulevard. Several mayoral communications appoint new members to the Disability and Parks & Recreation commissions, and councilors propose motions on cryptocurrency ATMs, a historic landmark nomination, and public‑safety improvements.

• 25-269: Special legislation to permit penalties, liens, and citation processes for rooming‑house ordinance violations
• 25-275: Application for a Chapter 148 license to store flammables (1,200‑gallon diesel) at 560 Revere Beach Boulevard
• 25-285: Motion to draft an ordinance banning cryptocurrency ATMs and to support H.1247 on virtual‑currency regulation
• 25-286: Motion to seek National Historic Landmark status for the Christopher Columbus statue at 250 Revere Street
• 25-292: Motion requesting evaluation of street lighting on Breed Street near St. Anthony of Padua Church

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee meeting on Oct 22, 2025 will consider approval of September 17 and 25 minutes, approve September invoices, and vote on Consigli Contract Amendment #6 and LeftField Amendment #9. The agenda also includes a contingency overview and a design update on signage, graphics, and history. Public comment and other business will follow before adjournment.

• Approval of meeting minutes from Sept. 17 and Sept. 25, 2025
• Vote to approve September invoices for processing
• Consigli Contract Amendment #6 presentation and motion to approve (bid award)
• LeftField Amendment #9 (BRR-10) presentation and motion to approve
• Contingency overview and design update discussion

The High School Building Committee approved the September 17 and September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved three September 2025 service invoices totaling $1,802,152.04. The committee voted to approve Consigli Construction Co.'s Amendment #6 for $704,858.00, while the Leftfield Amendment #9 was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Leftfield LLC invoice $522,460.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman Architects DPC invoice $1,139,055.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Consigli Construction Co. invoice $140,646.39 (unanimous)
• Approved Consigli Construction Co. Amendment #6 $704,858.00 (unanimous)
• Deferred Leftfield Amendment #9 (BRR-10) to a future meeting

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will consider a consent calendar that includes numerous financial approvals, such as a $5,000 grant for FY26 Creative Experiences and a $28,000 professional development contract. It will also discuss policy items, including a Middle School Career Exploration Policy and a Google Classroom Policy. Additionally, the committee will vote on the renewal of a Powerschool license costing $60,376.

• Approval of FY26 Creative Experiences grant from Mass Cultural Council ($5,000)
• Adoption of Middle School Career Exploration Policy
• Adoption of Google Classroom Policy
• Approval of Powerschool license renewal for SIS ($60,376)
• Approval of professional development contract ($28,000)

The Revere School Committee met on October 21, 2025 to consider the consent calendar, quarterly financial report, and several agenda items including playground funding, tuition updates, grant awards, and new policies. No formal votes were recorded on those items. The Committee moved to adjourn and the motion was approved unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will consider two motions: allocating FY25 funds into FY26 carry‑forward and amending the 403b plan document. It will also hear the superintendent's report on school improvement plans, MCAS results, and attendance data. A consent calendar requiring a vote and a public comment period are also on the agenda.

• Motion: Allocation of FY25 into FY26 CFWD
• Motion: Amend 403b Plan Document
• Superintendent Report – School Improvement Plans
• Superintendent Report – MCAS Results & Attendance Data
• Consent Calendar (Vote Required)

The committee voted to approve the consent calendar. Members unanimously approved a motion to close public comment. The Ways & Means Subcommittee approved allocating $40,000 for a playground at Beachmont School for early childhood students.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved closure of public speak (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 playground funding for Beachmont School (subcommittee vote)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board will review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Trustees will discuss the Director's reports on finances, safety, the book mobile, strategic planning, and fundraising. The board will consider policy updates for the multimedia room and next steps for the Friends of the Library. New business includes electing officers and renewing the library's MLTA membership.

• Approval of minutes from the last board meeting
• Review of Director's financial and safety reports
• Policy revision for multimedia room use
• Election of officers for the next meeting
• Renewal of membership in the Mass Libraries Trustee Association (MLTA)

The board approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. Trustees voted to postpone the upcoming board officer elections until after the November city election. The board also approved renewing its membership in the Massachusetts Library Trustees Association, authorizing the $100 fee.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Postponed Board Officer elections until after the City election (motion passed)
• Renewed membership in the Massachusetts Library Trustees Association, $100 fee (motion passed)

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee will meet to discuss closing the books, explore a playground project, and review school needs. The meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025, in the Ferrante School Committee Room.

• Discussion of the Closing of the Books
• Exploration of the Beachmont Early Childhood Playground
• Reviewing Needs

The Ways and Means Subcommittee recommended moving $115,999 to the Tuition to Residential Schools account. It also recommended that the $40,000 request for a kindergarten playground be discussed by the full committee. No final votes were recorded.

• Recommended allocating $115,999 to Tuition to Residential Schools
• Recommended referring $40,000 playground request to full committee for discussion

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to review the rollout of a senior repairs program and discuss guidelines for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Members will review guidelines for a general call for proposals of up to $150,000 and discuss closing cost assistance for deed-restricted housing sales.

• Senior repairs program go-live date set for Oct 16
• Proposed vote or changes to ADU program guidelines
• Review of open call for proposals of up to $150,000
• Discussion on closing cost assistance for deed-restricted condo/housing sales
• Update on M+T Bank first-time homebuyer workshop

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund board ratified the September 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved an ADU loan program allocating $50,000 for zero‑interest, forgivable loans and directed the Planning Department to create an application after Jan. 1, 2026. The board also approved a $150,000 call for proposals and instructed the Planning Department to issue it based on previously submitted documents.

• Ratified September 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ADU loan program $50,000, directing Planning Dept to develop application (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 call for proposals, directing Planning Dept to issue (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will vote on a $4.2 million loan order to fund work at McMackin Field. Council members will also discuss two zoning measures: a stormwater‑management amendment and the creation of an affordable‑housing overlay on Fenno Street. Additional items include a motion for State Police traffic enforcement on Winthrop Parkway and the presentation of Certificates of Merit to three Revere Police Department sergeants for actions during a fire.

• Loan order for McMackin Field in the amount of $4.2 million (Item 4).
• Ordinance establishing the Fenno Street Affordable Housing Overlay District (Item 12).
• Ordinance further amending the Zoning Ordinances for stormwater management (Item 11).
• Motion requesting State Police traffic enforcement on Winthrop Parkway (Item 15).
• Certificates of Merit to Sgt. Sean Matthews, Sgt. Keith Lessner, and Officer Orion Kong (Item 3).

The council unanimously approved a $4,200,000 loan order to fund construction of a new baseball field at McMackin Field. It also adopted a stormwater management amendment to the city zoning code. Several mayor‑proposed reappointments and constable appointments were approved unanimously. The Zoning Sub‑Committee gave favorable recommendations for the Fenno Street Affordable Housing Overlay District and the stormwater ordinance.

• Approved $4.2M loan order for McMackin Field construction (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments of Peggy Pratt (Zoning Board of Appeals), Kourou Pich (Human Rights Commission), Anayo Osueke (Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board), Viviana Catano (Board of Health) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Brittney D'Avella as Constable (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Lauren D'Avella as Constable (unanimous)
• Adopted stormwater management ordinance amendment to zoning (ordered on final reading)
• Zoning Sub‑Committee gave favorable recommendation to adopt Fenno Street Affordable Housing Overlay District (unanimous)
• Zoning Sub‑Committee gave favorable recommendation to adopt stormwater management ordinance (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several public‑policy items. Key actions include a $5,000,000 loan order for a lower Broadway water main replacement and a $4.2 million loan for improvements at McMackin Field. The council will also hear proposed amendments to storm‑water management ordinances, a zoning ordinance creating an affordable‑housing overlay on Fenno Street, and a repeal of the ordinance that posts political signs.

• $5,000,000 loan order for lower Broadway water main replacement project
• $4.2 million loan order for McMackin Field improvements
• Ordinance establishing the Fenno Street Affordable Housing Overlay District
• Ordinances further amending Title 13 and the Zoning Ordinances for stormwater management
• Ordinance repealing Section 9.12.030 posting political signs

The council unanimously approved a $5,000,000 loan order to fund the lower Broadway water main replacement project. A $4,200,000 loan order for a new baseball field at McMackin Field was tabled by a 7‑to‑4 vote. Several items, including a special act on rooming‑house penalties and various ordinance hearings, were referred to Legislative Affairs or the Zoning Sub‑Committee for further consideration.

• Approved $5,000,000 loan order for lower Broadway water main replacement (unanimous)
• Tabled $4,200,000 loan order for McMackin Field baseball field (7‑4)
• Special legislation on rooming‑house penalties referred to Legislative Affairs (next hearing 10/27/2025)
• Stormwater management ordinance (25‑222) referred to Legislative Affairs (next hearing 10/27/2025)
• Stormwater zoning amendment (25‑223) referred to Zoning (next hearing 10/6/2025)
• Repeal of political‑sign ordinance (25‑232) referred to Legislative Affairs (next hearing 10/27/2025)
• Fenno Street Affordable Housing Overlay District proposal (25‑244) referred to Zoning (next hearing 10/6/2025)
• Wage theft policy amendment (25‑114) referred to Legislative Affairs (next hearing 10/27/2025)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will consider and vote on three contract amendments for the high‑school project. Amendment #7 transfers $32,270 from the Soft Costs Contingency to fund additional services for Sanborn Head, totaling $79,970. Amendment #8 proposes $379,170 for further soil investigations and related services. Amendment #5 would award $128,372,469 to Consigli for earthwork, concrete, structural steel, elevators and geothermal work.

• LeftField Contract Amendment #7 (BRR‑7) – $79,970 proposal, $32,270 transferred from Soft Costs Contingency
• LeftField Contract Amendment #8 (BRR‑9) – $379,170 for additional soil‑related investigations and services
• Consigli Contract Amendment #5 – $128,372,469 award for earthwork, concrete, structural steel, elevators and geothermal work

The High School Building Committee heard a motion to approve LeftField contract amendment #8 for $379,170 to fund additional soil investigations. A second motion was presented to approve Consigli contract amendment #5 for $128,372,469 to award Bid Package #3 for earthwork, concrete, steel, elevators and geothermal. The minutes do not record the vote outcomes for either motion.

• Motion to approve LeftField contract amendment #8 ($379,170) – outcome not recorded
• Motion to approve Consigli contract amendment #5 ($128,372,469) – outcome not recorded

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health will review and approve the minutes from its August 28, 2025 meeting. It will receive a monthly Communicable Disease report and an Inspectional Services report. The board will also discuss a condemnation proceeding concerning the property at 230 Harris Street.

• Approve minutes from August 28, 2025 Board of Health meeting
• Public Health Communicable Disease monthly report
• Inspectional Services monthly report
• Condemnation proceeding for 230 Harris Street

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. The Board voted to condemn the property at 230 Harris Street after reports of rodent infestations, fire safety violations, mold, and other unsanitary conditions. Both board members present voted yes on the condemnation request.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved condemnation of 230 Harris Street (Kathleen Savage: Yes; Dr. Drew Bunker: Yes)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the 90% Construction Document Phase update and vote on several contract amendments. The body is also reviewing August invoices totaling $1,736,015.01 for project management, architecture, and construction services.

• Vote to award third-party construction material testing contract to Briggs
• Proposed LeftField contract amendment #7 for $79,970 for Sanborn Head services
• Proposed contract amendments for Perkins Eastman (#5) and Consigli (#5)
• Review of August invoices totaling $1,736,015.01
• Update on 90% Construction Document Phase regarding permitting, MSBA, and bidding

The High School Building Committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes from August 27, 2025. It also approved three August 2025 service invoices totaling $1,736,015.01 for Leftfield LLC, Perkins Eastman Architects DPC, and Consigli Construction Co. The committee approved the selection of Briggs for third‑party material testing and authorized two contract amendments: Leftfield Amendment #7 for $79,970 and Perkins Eastman Amendment #5 for $151,250. The Consigli amendment was deferred.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Leftfield LLC invoice $396,548.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman Architects DPC invoice $719,719.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Consigli Construction Co. invoice $619,747.81 (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Briggs for material testing (unanimous)
• Approved Leftfield contract amendment #7 ($79,970) (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman contract amendment #5 ($151,250) (unanimous)
• Deferred Consigli contract amendment #5 to next meeting

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board will discuss the director's financial and safety reports, review the final draft of policies for the multimedia room, and receive updates on 2025 capital building improvements including third‑floor safety enhancements and a fire‑alarm upgrade. The meeting will also cover program offerings, upcoming events, and the election of officers for the next meeting.

• Final review of multimedia room policies (final revision)
• Building Committee report on 2025 capital improvements: third‑floor safety enhancements and fire‑alarm upgrade
• Books and Brews event on 9/11, 6:30 pm‑8:00 pm at Murray’s
• Fall library hours begin this week
• Election of officers for the next board meeting

The Trustees approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. They adopted a standing schedule of meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., excluding holidays. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:00 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Adopted regular meeting schedule: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. (adopted)
• Motion to adjourn (passed)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund board will review updates on the senior repairs program, RFP properties, and first‑time homebuyer programs, and consider guidelines for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and for new proposal submissions. The meeting also includes routine items such as ratifying July 2025 minutes, a finances check‑in, and public comment.

• Senior repairs program – update
• RFP properties – update
• ADU program – guidelines
• Call for proposal – guidelines
• First‑time homebuyer programs – check‑in

The board unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. The fund balance was reported as unchanged at $913,996.44. The senior repairs program application was presented and is awaiting IT modifications before public posting. The ADU program guidelines were discussed with a vote planned for the next meeting, and the group reached general agreement on the call‑for‑proposals guidelines for projects up to $150,000.

• July 2025 minutes ratified unanimously
• General agreement on call‑for‑proposals guidelines (up to $150,000) – no vote recorded

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the consent calendar, including approval of minutes, warrants and various financial reports. It will vote on several grant awards, notably a $185,000 High School Co‑Occurring Response Teams Grant and a $39,994 Genocide Education Grant for Revere High School. The agenda also includes a discussion of middle school technology and any other business not anticipated by the chair.

• Approve $185,000 High School Co‑Occurring Response Teams Grant – Revere High School
• Approve $39,994 Genocide Education Grant – Revere High School (Grades 9 & 11)
• Approve three $5,000 Mass Cultural Council Creative Experiences Grants – Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, Paul Revere Innovation School, A.C. Whelan Elementary School
• Discussion of Middle School Technology
• Any Other Business (late communications)

The Committee approved the consent calendar, including August meeting minutes and warrants, with no objections. It moved the Beachmont Elementary Early Childhood Playground exploration item to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August meeting minutes (consent calendar) – no objections
• Approved correction of typo on August warrants
• Approved financial reports – no objections
• Moved Beachmont Elementary Early Childhood Playground exploration to Committee of the Whole
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The School Committee will meet to receive reports on the McKinley Project and Lincoln Playground. The body will also discuss the exploration of an early childhood playground at Beachmont Elementary.

• Introduction of Food Service Director Martha Franklin
• McKinley Project Early Childhood update
• Lincoln Playground update
• NEASC Final Decennial Report
• Beachmont Elementary Early Childhood Playground Exploration

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will review a loan order of $4.2 million for McMackin Field as requested by the Director of Finance. Council members will also hear a special permit request to replace a non‑conforming building with a five‑story mixed‑use project at 529 Broadway. Additional agenda items include zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units and battery energy storage systems, and an ordinance updating pole, wire, and cable regulations.

• 25-245: Director of Finance requests a $4.2 million loan order for McMackin Field
• 25-210: 529 Broadway, LLC seeks a special permit to raze an existing structure and build a five‑story mixed‑use development at 529 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151
• 25-192: Ordinance establishing zoning provisions for Battery Energy Storage Systems in Revere
• 25-178: Ordinance further amending the Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning ordinance (minor corrections)
• 25-144: Ordinance further amending Chapter 12.20 Poles, Wires, and Cables of the Revere Revised Ordinances

The council unanimously enacted an ordinance making minor corrections to the Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations. It also unanimously withdrew the special permit application for 529 Broadway without prejudice. Several other items were tabled or referred, including a zoning amendment for battery storage and a $4.2 million loan order for a new baseball field, which were sent to public hearings. Motions to commend individuals and request traffic and safety actions were approved by voice vote.

• Enacted ordinance amending ADU regulations (unanimous)
• Withdrawn 529 Broadway special permit application without prejudice (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance amending Poles, Wires, and Cables (objection on 3rd reading)
• Tabled revocation of Chapter 148 License #651 (no roll call)
• Referred ordinance establishing battery energy storage zoning to Zoning Committee
• Sent $4.2 million loan order for McMackin Field construction to public hearing
• Referred special legislation on noise‑ordinance penalties to Legislative Affairs
• Approved Certificate of Commendation for Irma Accettullo (voice vote)

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health will meet to review monthly reports from Public Health Communicable and Inspectional Services. The board will also hear a presentation from the North Suffolk Public Health Collaborative.

• Body art license application for Thais Merlim at 91 Hutchinson Street
• Chicken keeping license application for Joseph Di Censo at 64 Crescent Ave
• Review of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation from Vanessa- Guardado-Menjívar of North Suffolk Public Health Collaborative

The Board approved the May 22 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a body‑art license for Thais Merlim (91 Hutchinson St.) and a chicken‑keeping license for Joseph Di Censo (64 Crescent Ave.). The board also received the August communicable‑disease report, an inspectional services overview, and an update on the North Suffolk Public Health Collaborative community health assessment.

• Approved May 22 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Body Art license for Thais Merlim (unanimous)
• Approved Chicken Keeping license for Joseph Di Censo (unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will receive updates on construction site progress and the 90% Construction Documents phase. The committee may vote on a contract amendment for Consigli.

• Vote to approve July invoices
• Construction site progress update
• 90% Construction Documents phase progress update
• Motion to approve Consigli Contract Amendment #5

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. It then voted to approve three service invoices: $456,699.00 to Leftfield LLC, $646,424.27 to Perkins Eastman Architects DPC, and $1,089,655.34 to Consigli Construction Co. All voting members were in favor and no opposition was recorded.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (all members in favor)
• Approved Leftfield LLC invoice $456,699.00 (all members in favor)
• Approved Perkins Eastman Architects DPC invoice $646,424.27 (all members in favor)
• Approved Consigli Construction Co. invoice $1,089,655.34 (all members in favor)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will vote on a loan order of $5,000,000 to fund the lower Broadway water main replacement project. A motion will be considered to adopt a community impact fee of up to 3% on certain residential unit transfers. Several public hearings will address utility pole installations, underground conduits, and special permits for storage facilities.

• 25-224: CFO communication requesting a $5,000,000 loan for the lower Broadway water main replacement project.
• 25-227: Motion to allow a community impact fee of up to 3% on transfers of professionally managed units and short‑term rentals.
• 25-192: Hearing on an ordinance establishing zoning provisions for battery energy storage systems.
• 25-215: Special permit request for commercial automotive storage use on Lee Burbank Highway (sites 96, 100, 140, 186).
• 25-216: Special permit request to exceed height limits for a 6‑story self‑storage facility at 195 American Legion Highway.

The City Council heard testimony on a proposed zoning amendment to allow battery energy storage systems and voted to refer the ordinance to the Zoning Sub‑Committee, with a follow‑up hearing set for September 8, 2025. The council also approved a Chapter 148 license for 791 Broadway, withdrew two special‑permit applications without prejudice, and confirmed two Human Rights Commission appointments.

• Battery energy storage zoning amendment referred to Zoning Sub‑Committee (no vote count provided)
• Chapter 148 license granted to 791 Broadway, LLC (unanimous roll call)
• Application 25‑215 withdrawn without prejudice (unanimous)
• Application 25‑216 withdrawn without prejudice (unanimous)
• Revocation of Chapter 148 License #651 tabled (no roll call)
• Appointment of Victor Pelatere to Human Rights Commission confirmed (unanimous roll call)
• Appointment of Albert Tecci to Human Rights Commission confirmed (unanimous roll call)
• Ordinance amending Poles, Wires, and Cables to be considered on second reading (no vote count)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee’s Committee of the Whole will vote on the consent calendar, which includes minutes, financial reports, enrollment updates, personnel changes and a series of invoices for school operations. A key invoice is a $29,300 contract with Big Brothers Big Sisters for a mentoring program at Revere High School. Other agenda items cover a lottery/transportation update, a bench dedication for Richard M. Santosuosso, and miscellaneous business.

• Consent calendar items: minutes, financial reports, enrollment, personnel changes
• Approval of $29,300 Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program for Revere High
• Approval of $28,144 Global Assessments psychological evaluation services
• Approval of $16,500 Healey Bus transport services for sporting events and field trips
• Bench dedication for Richard M. Santosuosso

The committee voted to leave a $5.2 million carryforward for FY25. It agreed that a decision on eliminating the school lottery can be made by December, even if the planning work is not yet complete. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Vote to set FY25 carryforward at $5.2 million (committee vote)
• Agreement to decide on eliminating the school lottery by December
• Unanimous approval to adjourn the meeting

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2025, with public comment and reports from the superintendent and safety subcommittee. Committee members will vote on the Consent Calendar and consider motions to amend the September meeting date and to approve student activity accounts. Unfinished business includes additions to handbooks, and the agenda also lists hearings, new business, and an executive session.

• Consent Calendar (Vote Required)
• Motion by Vice‑Chair Monterroso to amend the September meeting date
• Motion to approve Student Activity Accounts
• Safety and Security Subcommittee report
• Additions to Handbooks (Unfinished Business)

The Revere School Committee approved the consent calendar and closed public comment. It voted to move the September meeting to September 9, 2025 and approved the Student Activity Accounts. The bench dedication for Robert Santosuosso was postponed to the next meeting. All motions were approved as recorded.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Closed public speak (unanimous)
• Approved moving September meeting to Sept 9, 2025 (5‑1)
• Approved Student Activity Accounts (5‑1)
• Postponed bench dedication for Robert Santosuosso (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee - Safety & Security Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee Safety & Security Sub‑Committee will hold an executive session on August 13, 2025. The committee will vote on a motion to meet in executive session under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The purpose of the session is to discuss strategies related to school safety and security measures. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to meet in executive session to discuss school safety and security strategies

The subcommittee moved, seconded and unanimously approved a motion to go into Executive Session for the remainder of the meeting. The committee also discussed the districtwide safety review and the formation of a stakeholder group to develop a long‑term implementation plan, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will consider a request from the Election Commissioner to opt the city into early voting and to approve a revised early‑voting schedule for the 2025 municipal elections. It will also consider approval of the municipal preliminary election warrant that sets the voting locations and hours for the September 16, 2025 preliminary election. No other agenda items are listed.

• 25-211: Election Commissioner request to opt Revere into early voting and approve a revised early‑voting schedule for the 2025 municipal elections.
• 25-212: Election Commissioner request to approve the 2025 municipal preliminary election warrant for September 16, 2025, specifying voting sites (Ward 1 Precinct 1,2 – Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, 15 Everard Street; Ward 1 Precinct 3 – American Legion Post 61, 249 Broadway) and hours 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

The Revere City Council voted by voice to approve the Election Commissioner’s revised early‑voting opt‑in schedule. The council also approved the warrant for the September 16, 2025 municipal preliminary election. Both actions were recorded as ordered by voice vote.

• Approved revised early voting opt‑in schedule (voice vote)
• Approved 2025 municipal preliminary election warrant (voice vote)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will consider approval of June 2025 invoices and a motion to submit the 60% construction document package to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The meeting also includes a construction site progress update, a public comment period, and other business before adjourning.

• Approve June 2025 invoices for processing
• Motion to approve submission of the 60% construction document package to MSBA
• Construction site progress update presentation
• Public comment session
• Vote to adjourn the meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee unanimously approved the June 2025 invoices for Leftfield LLC ($432,958), Perkins Eastman Architects DPC ($1,193,823) and Consigli Construction Co. ($27,000). It also approved a not‑to‑exceed $10,000 spend to engage an insurance consultant for a Builder’s Risk policy quote. The committee voted to submit the 60% Construction Document package to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting were approved as well.

• Approved June 2025 Leftfield LLC invoice for $432,958 (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 Perkins Eastman Architects DPC invoice for $1,193,823 (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 Consigli Construction Co. invoice for $27,000 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $10,000 for insurance consultant quote (unanimous)
• Approved submission of 60% Construction Document package to MSBA (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council meeting on July 28, 2025 will consider a range of items including public hearings on special permits for mixed‑use projects at 529 Broadway and 114 Shirley Avenue, and several mayoral communications. Councilors will vote on a motion to eliminate the city’s preliminary election for 2025, and on funding requests such as $40,000 for the Home for Little Wanderers contract and money to pave Warren Street. Additional motions address public‑safety concerns, utility pole placement, and requests for agency appearances.

• 25-210: Special permit request for 529 Broadway to raze existing structure and build a five‑story mixed‑use development.
• 25-172: Special permit request for 114 Shirley Avenue to raze existing structures and build a five‑story mixed‑use development with 78 residential units and 2 commercial units.
• 25-206: Special legislation to eliminate the preliminary election in Revere for 2025.
• 25-199: Motion to allocate funding to pave Warren Street due to poor condition.
• 25-203: Motion to allocate $40,000 for the Home for Little Wanderers 2025‑2026 contract.

The council confirmed Maria LaVita as the city’s first female police chief with a unanimous vote. It also approved National Grid’s request to move a utility pole at 3 True Street unanimously. A special permit for the 114 Shirley Avenue mixed‑use project was approved with conditions by a 10‑to‑1 vote. Several other items were referred to committees or tabled for future consideration.

• Appointed Maria LaVita as Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Approved National Grid petition to relocate Pole #556 at 3 True Street (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for 114 Shirley Avenue mixed‑use development with conditions (10‑1)
• Referred 529 Broadway LLC special permit for mixed‑use development to Zoning Committee (next hearing 9/8/2025)
• Referred amendment to Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning ordinance to Zoning Committee (next hearing 9/8/2025)
• Referred amendment to Appendix A fee table to Legislative Affairs Committee (next hearing 8/25/2025)
• Tabled revocation of Chapter 148 License #651 for 22 Naples Road (no roll call)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet to discuss the Five Year Strategic Improvement Plan and language access. The body is expected to vote on the Guide to RPS for Parents/Caregivers and updates to faculty handbooks.

• Vote to approve the Guide to RPS for Parents/Caregivers
• Vote to approve Faculty Handbooks updates
• Discussion of the Five Year Strategic Improvement Plan
• Review of warrants, new hires, and retirements/resignations/terminations
• Payment of $11,710 to Division of Employment for reimbursable charges

The Revere School Committee moved the meeting out of order to discuss new business, which was approved unanimously. A motion to close the public comment segment was also approved unanimously. The committee voted to place the approval of two bus leases on the Consent Calendar, though the vote outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Moved meeting out of order to discuss New Business (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close public speak (unanimous)
• Moved approval of two 77‑student bus leases to the Consent Calendar (vote taken, outcome not recorded)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund board will review a funding request for the senior repairs program. A presentation from North Suffolk on supportive housing will be discussed. Reports from the ADU working group and updates on homeownership and fundraising subcommittees will be presented. Additional city updates on down‑payment assistance, RFPs, deed‑restricted properties, and a community land trust webinar will be shared.

• Senior repairs program – update and funding request
• Presentation from North Suffolk on supportive housing
• Report from ADU working group
• Scheduling of homeownership and fundraising subcommittee meetings
• Updates on downpayment assistance, RFPs, deed‑restricted properties, and CLT webinar

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund board voted unanimously to adopt the application, rules, and regulations for the Senior Repairs program. The board also voted unanimously to allocate $37,500 to the Department of Elder Affairs to fund that program. The board agreed to add discussion of budget percentages for supportive‑housing projects and an application/RFP process to the next meeting agenda. Homeownership and Fundraising subcommittee meetings were scheduled for next week.

• Adopted Senior Repairs program application, rules, and regulations (unanimous vote)
• Allocated $37,500 to Department of Elder Affairs for Senior Repairs program (unanimous vote)
• Added discussion of budget percentage for supportive‑housing projects and creation of application/RFP process to next meeting agenda
• Scheduled Homeownership and Fundraising subcommittee meetings for next week

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will approve May invoices and discuss a value management working group. The agenda includes a general project update and a construction site progress report. The committee will also review the design development proposed budget and bid package details.

• Vote to approve May invoices for processing
• Motion to create a Value Management Working Group
• Bid Package #3 issued for construction contracts
• Review of design development proposed budget
• Construction site progress update

The High School Building Committee approved the minutes from the April 30 and May 21, 2025 meetings. It approved three May 2025 service invoices: $377,958 to Leftfield LLC, $3,308,832.55 to Perkins Eastman Architects DPC, and $27,000 to Consigli Construction Co. The committee considered tabling a value‑management working group, but no vote outcome was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 pm.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved May 2025 invoice #51 to Leftfield LLC for $377,958.00
• Approved May 2025 invoice to Perkins Eastman Architects DPC for $3,308,832.55
• Approved May 2025 invoice to Consigli Construction Co. for $27,000.00

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on a five-story mixed-use project and a loan for water and sewer capacity improvements. The body will also discuss FY2026 budget appropriations, water and sewer rates, and several city ordinances.

• Special permit request for 78 residential and 2 commercial units at 114 Shirley Avenue
• Loan order for Phase 16 Construction – I/I and Capacity Improvement (MassDEP Project No. 19086)
• Proposed $140,000 appropriation from free cash for the Sand Sculpting Festival
• Proposed 3% COLA increase for retirees effective FY2026
• Hearing to revoke Chapter 148 License #221 for 870 Broadway

The council unanimously approved a memorial at 661 Washington Avenue to honor Richard Serino Sr. and confirmed Judith Gosselin’s appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board. It also approved a $4 million loan order for Phase 16 construction of the MassDEP water‑pollution abatement project and authorized the mayor to pursue the loan. Additionally, the council revoked a 1926 liquor license, and passed three ordinances updating city codes.

• Approve memorial at 661 Washington Avenue named “Serino’s Corner” (unanimous voice vote)
• Confirm appointment of Judith Gosselin to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (voice vote)
• Approve $4,000,000 loan order for Phase 16 Construction – I/I and Capacity Improvement (unanimous roll‑call)
• Authorize mayor to file applications and execute agreements for the Phase 16 loan (unanimous roll‑call)
• Revoke Chapter 148 License #221, 870 Broadway (unanimous roll‑call)
• Refer special permit application for 114 Shirley Avenue to zoning committee
• Pass ordinance removing outdated language from Title 2 of the Revised Ordinances (unanimous)
• Pass ordinance amending financial impact statements, changing “five” to “ten” (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the monitoring and enforcement of bus arm cameras. The body will also review a consent calendar including personnel items, enrollment updates, and various vendor invoices.

• Discussion of Bus Arm Camera Monitoring/Enforcement
• Acceptance of a $5,000 American Library Association Building Library Capacity Grant for RHS Library
• Payment of $9,434 and $9,938 to the Division of Employment for reimbursable charges
• Payment of $5,255 to NEASC for a Revere High accreditation visit
• Payment of $5,244 to Valerio Dominello for legal services

The committee accepted a $5,000 American Library Association grant to purchase books for newcomer students. It approved the consent calendar items (minutes and warrants) without objection. The committee set the dates for the remaining 2025 meetings and adjourned the session unanimously.

• Approved American Library Association $5,000 grant for newcomer student books (no vote recorded)
• Approved consent calendar items – minutes and warrants – with no questions (no vote recorded)
• Set future meeting dates: July 22, Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss the SY2025/2026 budget and a motion regarding student transportation at the middle and high school levels. The agenda includes reports on the Hill School's learning initiatives, the High School's counseling program, and the Paul Revere Innovation Plan.

• SY2025/2026 Budget Hearing
• Motion on student transportation at middle and high school levels
• Superintendent Report on Hill School 'High Fives' program
• RHS School Counseling presentation
• Paul Revere Innovation Plan Renewal 2025-2030

The Revere School Committee approved the FY 2025‑26 budget totaling $131,567,036. It also approved a series of budget allocations for administration, instructional services, student services, plant maintenance, employee benefits, and capital investment. The committee accepted the Paul Revere School five‑year Innovation Plan and approved the consent calendar while closing public comment.

• Approved total FY 2025‑26 budget $131,567,036
• Approved Series 1000 Administration $3,678,429
• Approved Series 2000 Instructional Services $86,128,811
• Approved Series 3000 Other Student Services $14,131,537
• Approved Series 4000 Plant/Maintenance $9,991,259
• Approved Series 5000 Employee Benefits & Insurance $1,087,000
• Approved Series 7000 Capital Investment $100,000
• Accepted Paul Revere School five‑year Innovation Plan

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The RHS Building Committee Sub‑Committee will review the Phase 1 trade pre‑qualification statements of qualifications for elevators and underground waterproofing, damproofing and caulking. It will consider motions to establish qualification status for the Phase 1 applicants. The meeting will also discuss a look‑ahead for Phase 2 trade pre‑qualification and allow public comment.

• Review Phase 1 trade pre‑qualification statements for elevators
• Review Phase 1 trade pre‑qualification statements for underground waterproofing, damproofing and caulking
• Consider motions to establish qualification status for Phase 1 applicants
• Discuss Phase 2 trade pre‑qualification look‑ahead
• Public comment

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The subcommittee is reviewing the FY26 working budget, which has been adjusted to eliminate an initial deficit of $12,383,187. The current version proposes a total appropriation of $131,567,036, utilizing $5.25 million in carry-forward funds and $1.7 million from the district reserve.

• Proposed FY26 total appropriation of $131,567,036
• Active employee health insurance cost increase of approximately $2.5 million
• Special education tuition and agency costs increase of $5,167,532 over FY24 actuals
• Charter and Choice tuition chargebacks increase of $1,364,421
• Elimination of ESSER funding for FY26

The Ways and Means Subcommittee presented and discussed budget cuts. It voted to retain an Alternative Physical Education teacher, four Health Techs, a Civics Coach, and a STEM Coach. The subcommittee forwarded its budget recommendation to the full School Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

• Retained Alternative Physical Education teacher
• Retained four Health Techs
• Retained Civics Coach
• Retained STEM Coach
• Submitted budget recommendation to full committee
• Read Vice Chair Monterroso's letter into the record
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 p.m.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund board will review its finances and membership matters, consider acquiring deed‑restricted properties, and discuss proposed changes to the First‑Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program and the ADU program. Public comment will be allowed at the end of the meeting.

• Acquisition of deed‑restricted properties
• Proposed alterations to First‑Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program
• ADU program discussion
• Finances check‑in
• Membership matters

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund unanimously appointed Matt Wolfer as vice‑chair. It also unanimously changed the first‑time homebuyer down‑payment assistance program income limit from 80% to 100% AMI, effective immediately. The board decided to assist sellers of deed‑restricted properties by having the DPCD reach out to owners. An ADU loan program will be modeled and a working group will be formed.

• Appointed Matt Wolfer as vice‑chair (unanimous)
• Raised first‑time homebuyer assistance income limit to 100% AMI (unanimous)
• Adopted approach to support sellers of deed‑restricted properties; DPCD to contact owners
• Decided to model a Wellfleet‑style ADU loan program
• Constituted an ADU working group; Lori Manzo signed up, open call for two more members

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Library Board will discuss the FY26 budget numbers, including an amendment that adds $500,000 to line 7000-9401. They will also consider the ALA Building Library Capacity Grant and finalize policies for the multimedia room. Additional items include setting tutoring schedules through Assabet and reviewing summer library hours.

• FY26 budget review with $500,000 amendment to line 7000-9401
• Consideration of the ALA Building Library Capacity Grant
• Final revision of policies and rules for the multimedia room
• Setting set times for tutoring to be scheduled through Assabet
• Discussion of library summer hours

The Board passed a motion to develop a launch plan for the new Book Mobile, assigning Don to draft it. A motion to fund the license for expanded newsletter distribution to up to 1,500 recipients, limited to $50 per month, also passed. The Board approved inviting the Mayor’s Chief of Staff to the first September meeting. Members unanimously agreed on the summer operating hours schedule.

• Approved motion to develop Book Mobile launch plan (passed)
• Approved funding for newsletter license up to 1,500 recipients, not exceeding $50/month (passed)
• Approved invitation of Mayor’s Chief of Staff to September Board meeting (passed)
• Unanimously concurred on summer hours dates (unanimous)
• Don volunteered to draft Book Mobile launch plan (volunteer)
• Received Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant for Summer Reading Passport Program ($3,000) (recorded)
• Safety panel lighting issue identified; will be updated (ongoing)
• Board continues outreach for Friends of the Library group (ongoing)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet on June 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room and via the Revere School Committee YouTube channel. The agenda includes a discussion of the City of Revere’s FY26 transportation budget for Revere Public Schools. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of FY26 transportation budget for Revere Public Schools

The Revere School Committee discussed the FY26 transportation budget deficit and explored options such as mileage changes and MBTA passes. Members moved two motions: one to increase the minimum mileage for middle‑school students from one to two miles with up to $50,000 per middle school for Charlie cards, and another to eliminate high‑school bus service while providing up to $100,000 for Charlie cards. The minutes do not record vote outcomes for these motions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to increase middle‑school mileage to 2 miles with up to $50,000 per middle school for Charlie cards (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to eliminate high‑school transportation and allocate up to $100,000 for Charlie cards (outcome not recorded)
• Adjournment motion approved unanimously

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the FY26 Budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the FY26 Budget

The Ways and Means Subcommittee reviewed a revised budget aimed at reducing the district deficit to $2.2 million. Dr. Kelly and Mr. Kruse outlined specific staff cuts and explained an additional $457,000 needed to reach a $1.7 million requested deficit. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will consider a series of public hearings, ordinance amendments, and special permit requests, including updates on vacant building regulations, off‑street parking, and food‑truck definitions. A $60,000 transfer from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for a Beachmont community garden will be reviewed, and several motions will ask the mayor to study lighting, basketball courts, library accessibility, and dog‑waste stations. The council will also vote on a non‑binding advisory question to place a recreational marijuana repeal measure on the November 2025 ballot.

• Hearing on Ordinance 25-143 amending Chapter 8.05 (vacant building regulation)
• Special permit request 25-120 for 250 Lee Burbank Highway to build a two‑story commercial structure with 26 parking spaces
• CFO request 25-162 to transfer $60,000 from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for a Beachmont community garden
• Motion 25-169 to place a non‑binding ballot question on recreational marijuana prohibition repeal for the November 2025 election
• Motion 25-164 asking the mayor to discuss lighting installation on Squire Road poles with National Grid

The council unanimously approved special permits for a new two‑story commercial building at 250 Lee Burbank Highway and for a class II auto‑sales use at 195 American Legion Highway. A zoning amendment concerning off‑street parking was defeated on the second reading (1‑10). Several ordinance amendments were referred to Legislative Affairs, and two award recognitions were placed on file.

• Granted special permit for 250 Lee Burbank Highway commercial building (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for 195 American Legion Highway class II auto‑sales (unanimous)
• Defeated zoning amendment for off‑street parking (1‑10)
• Ordinance amending vacant‑building fees (Chapter 8.05) referred to Legislative Affairs
• Ordinance amending poles, wires, and cables (Chapter 12.20) referred to Legislative Affairs
• Ordinance amending Appendix C salaries referred to Legislative Affairs
• 2025 George V. Colella Academic Achievement Awards placed on file
• 2025 Community Scholarships placed on file

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health will review and approve the minutes from its April 24, 2025 meeting. It will receive monthly reports on communicable diseases and inspectional services, and a presentation on the City Tobacco Initiative. The board will also consider an updated North Suffolk Public Health Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement. Finally, it will vote to ratify the decision to remove the condemnation of 71 Pitcairn Street and 56 Ambrose Street.

• Review and approve minutes from April 24, 2025
• Review and approve updated North Suffolk Public Health Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement
• Vote to ratify removal of condemnation for 71 Pitcairn Street
• Vote to ratify removal of condemnation for 56 Ambrose Street
• Presentation on City Tobacco Initiative by Bonny Carroll

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will vote on a contract to register the project with the Passive House Institute for $50,150. It will also consider a $30,000 back‑charge to National Grid for an engineering power study. Both items are funded from designated project budget lines. The meeting includes public comment before adjourning.

• Approve Passive House Institute registration contract – $50,150
• Approve National Grid engineering study back‑charge – $30,000
• Funding for Passive House registration from budget line 0699 0000 (Other Project Costs) – $400,000 total, no prior commitments
• Funding for National Grid back‑charge from budget line 0601 0000 (Utility Company Fees) – $300,000 total, $245,617 remaining after existing $24,383 commitment
• Public comment period before vote

The High School Building Committee voted unanimously to cut the construction budget by $10,000,000. It also approved allocating all energy rebates and credits to the high school stabilization fund. The committee approved three invoices totaling $1,820,? (Leftfield $456,699, Perkins Eastman $1,333,317.52, Consigli $27,000) and established a four‑person trade pre‑qualification sub‑committee.

• Approved Leftfield LLC invoice $456,699.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman Architects DPC invoice $1,333,317.52 (unanimous)
• Approved Consigli Construction Co. invoice $27,000.00 (unanimous)
• Established four‑person trade pre‑qualification sub‑committee (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000,000 reduction to construction budget (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of all energy rebates/credits to high school stabilization fund (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the Consent Calendar, which includes approval of a $35,000 Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust grant to the Fine Arts Department and a long list of vendor invoices for supplies, services, and contracts. Additional agenda items cover a Cell Phone Committee update, student research presentations, a Future Teacher Signing Day, and updates on transportation policy and middle‑school assignments.

• Fine Arts Department – Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust Grant, $35,000
• Approval of multiple vendor invoices (e.g., Ricoh copier leases, website content management, translation services, school lunch supplies)
• Cell Phone Committee Update – Afton Dean
• Advanced Research Independent Study Presentations (Model UN, halal food options)
• Future Teacher Signing Day

The committee approved a $35,000 grant from the Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust to fund a new jazz ensemble and instrument needs for the music department. A proposed cell‑phone locker‑box policy was sent to the Policy Subcommittee for further work. The transportation budget shortfall of about $2 million was noted and the item will be continued at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted $35,000 Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust grant for Fine Arts (music) department
• Referred cell‑phone locker‑box policy recommendation to the Policy Subcommittee
• Continued transportation budget deficit discussion to the 6:00 meeting under Old Business
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet on May 20, 2025 to consider several agenda items, including a public hearing on school‑choice enrollment of non‑resident students and a motion to approve the contract for Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly covering July 1 2025 through June 30 2028. The agenda also includes a consent calendar vote, presentations from Garfield Elementary School and the Fine Arts Department, and reports from the Ways & Means sub‑committee. Public comment will be allowed before the agenda items are addressed.

• Motion to approve contract for Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly (July 1 2025 – June 30 2028)
• School Choice hearing to discuss and vote on enrollment of non‑resident students
• Consent Calendar item requiring a vote
• Garfield Elementary School presentation
• Ways & Means sub‑committee report

The committee approved the Consent Calendar and closed public comment, both unanimously. It voted not to adopt the state school‑choice option, effectively rejecting enrollment of non‑resident students. The committee also approved Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly’s contract from July 1 2025 through June 30 2028, with all members voting yes.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Closed public speak (unanimous)
• Voted not to adopt state school‑choice option (unanimous)
• Approved Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly contract (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028) (unanimous)

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee will meet on May 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room. The committee will consider the third version of the town’s school budget. It will also discuss the academic coach position and the consulting teacher position.

• Budget – Version 3.0
• Academic Coach position
• Consulting Teacher position

The Revere School Committee Ways and Means Subcommittee met on May 19, 2025 to discuss the FY26 budget. After lengthy discussion, the committee decided that the $3.4 M taken from reserves should be reduced, setting a $1.7 M target for the Central Office to report back at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Set $1.7 M target for Central Office reserve reduction (no vote recorded)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding special permits for auto sales and a car wash, as well as ordinances concerning food trucks. The body will also discuss school bus safety monitoring and police enforcement on Tuckerman Street.

• Special permit for class II auto sales at 195 American Legion Highway
• Special permit for a car wash at 350 Squire Road
• Zoning and city ordinances establishing definitions and use for food trucks
• Ordinance establishing rules for the Veteran Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program
• Motion to investigate installing stop arm cameras on school and transportation vehicles

The City Council voted on an amendment to the veteran property tax work‑off abatement program. The amendment was rejected, with three councilors voting YES and five voting NO; two councilors were absent. All other agenda items were referred to the Zoning or Legislative Affairs committees for further action.

• Amendment to veteran property tax work‑off abatement program rejected (3‑5 vote, 2 absent)
• Special permit for class II auto sales at 195 American Legion Highway referred to Zoning (next 6/2/2025)
• Special permit for car wash at 350 Squire Road referred to Zoning (next 6/2/2025)
• Ordinance removing outdated language from Title 2 referred to Legislative Affairs
• Ordinance amending financial impact statements for food trucks referred to Legislative Affairs
• Zoning ordinance defining food truck uses referred to Zoning (next 6/2/2025)
• Ordinance amending Title 5 provisions for food trucks referred to Zoning (next 6/2/2025)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund will discuss a supportive housing proposal for 110 Ocean Ave. The body will also review its current balance, multi-year budget framework, and city initiatives including home repair and downpayment assistance.

• Proposal from The Neighborhood Developers for 110 Ocean Ave supportive housing project
• Update on Senior Home Repair Program
• First Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance update
• RFP for tax-title properties
• Collaboration opportunities with MassDevelopment regarding Community Land Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund board voted unanimously to approve a $250,000 expenditure to The Neighborhood Developers for the 110 Ocean Avenue supportive‑housing project, to be paid in three equal installments through 2027. The appointment of a new vice‑chair and several agenda items were tabled until the next meeting. A potential new board member was referred to the Appointments Subcommittee for further review.

• Approved $250,000 expenditure to The Neighborhood Developers for 110 Ocean Ave project (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of new vice‑chair (postponed to next meeting)
• Referred potential new member appointment to Appointments Subcommittee (no vote)
• Postponed updates on Senior Home Repair, First‑Time Homebuyer assistance, and other city initiatives (due to time constraints)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees will review financial and safety reports and discuss the new budget. The board is considering adding two seasonal employees to the payroll and reviewing building maintenance obligations. The Building Committee will begin documenting 2025 capital improvements.

• Proposal to add Paola and Sarah to payroll for seasonal work
• 2025 capital building improvements: Third Floor Safety Enhancements and Fire Alarm Upgrade
• Building exterior pointing, stone wall repair, and skylight/window work
• Establishment of set times for Assabet tutoring
• Review of multimedia room policies and rules

The Library Board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It passed a motion to add two payroll positions to cover breaks and seasonal support starting September 25. It also approved moving two youth works employees onto the Library payroll for continued seasonal support. The board will circulate a new multimedia‑room policy for review.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (Passed)
• Approved adding two payroll positions for break coverage (Passed)
• Approved moving two youth works employees to Library payroll (Passed)
• Will circulate multimedia‑room policy for email review (Pending)
• Finalized paperwork for Friends of the Revere Public Library group (Pending election of officers)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet in executive session on May 12, 2025, to discuss strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The meeting will be held via Zoom Webinar and is not returning to open session.

• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Meeting held via Zoom Webinar

The Revere School Committee approved the consent calendar and moved to close public speak. It unanimously suspended policy JHH to permit an overnight field trip to Colby College, and then approved that trip. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous roll call)
• Closed public speak (unanimously approved)
• Suspended policy JHH to allow Colby College field trip (unanimous)
• Approved Colby College overnight field trip (unanimous roll call)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council meeting will consider several ordinances, including a charter amendment that would set term limits for the mayor, city councilors, and school committee members. Council members will also hear updates on short‑term rentals, a tax increment exemption agreement with HYM Investment Group, and proposals for a veteran property‑tax work‑off abatement program and changes to free‑cash distributions. Public comment and unfinished business will be addressed before the council votes on the term‑limits question and other items.

• Ordinance establishing rules for the Veteran Property Tax Work‑off Abatement Program (25‑086)
• Ordinance further amending free cash distributions to stabilization funds (25‑099)
• Short‑Term Rental Office update on ordinance changes and new software (25‑088)
• Communication on a Tax Increment Exemption Agreement with HYM Investment Group, LLC (25‑125)
• Motion to place a non‑binding ballot question on November 2025 election about term limits (25‑128)

The City Council voted 10‑1 to approve a 15‑year Tax Increment Exemption Agreement with SD R3 Owner, LLC for the Portico project at Suffolk Downs, providing a 50% property‑tax exemption and additional financial incentives. The council also passed Ordinance 25‑006 amending open‑meeting rules for budget hearings (8‑3) and Ordinance 25‑099 amending free‑cash distribution limits (approved). Ordinance 25‑086 establishing veteran property‑tax work‑off abatement rules was tabled pending further consideration. Certificates of Commendation for a local pizza owner and the Jack Satter House “Calendar Girls” were placed on file.

• Approved Tax Increment Exemption Agreement for Portico project (10‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑006 amending open‑meeting rules (8‑3)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑099 amending free cash distribution limits (approved)
• Tabled Ordinance 25‑086 veteran property‑tax work‑off abatement (no roll call)
• Placed on file Certificate of Commendation for Justin Pioppi (no vote)
• Placed on file Certificates of Commendation for Jack Satter House women (no vote)
• Short‑term rental program update placed on file (no vote)
• Certificates of Commendation actions recorded (no vote)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will review a design update, schedule and permitting status, and vote on a contract amendment to award demolition work. It will also approve March invoices and adopt minutes from prior meetings. Public comment and other business will follow before adjournment.

• Vote to approve March invoices for processing
• 60% construction documents design update presentation
• General schedule and permitting look‑ahead update
• Presentation and vote on Consigli Contract Amendment #4 to award site demolition

The High School Building Committee approved the March 2025 invoices for Leftfield LLC, Perkins Eastman, and Consigli Construction. It also approved Consigli Amendment #4 to award the site demolition contract for $3,065,057. The committee discussed the project schedule, permitting updates, and a planned $75 million bond issuance. No public comment was received.

• Approved March 2025 Leftfield LLC invoice (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 Perkins Eastman invoice (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 Consigli Construction invoice (unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consigli Amendment #4 for $3,065,057 site demolition (unanimous)

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Budget – Version 2.0. The meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Ferrante School Committee Room.

• Review of Budget – Version 2.0
• Meeting location: Ferrante School Committee Room
• Meeting time: 9:00 AM on April 30, 2025

The committee reviewed a $7.3 million deficit and examined suggested salary and position cuts across the district. Topics included transportation costs, building and vehicle insurance, and a salary‑working‑group review. No formal approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 AM.

• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:17 AM (no vote recorded)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council meeting will vote on a non‑binding public advisory question asking voters whether to set term limits for elected officials. The council will also hold hearings on a special permit for a new two‑story commercial building at 250 Lee Burbank Highway and a Chapter 148 license for flammable storage at 93 Bennington Street. Additional items include several commendation awards, a motion to name a footpath “Imbrasico Way,” and a request for MassDOT to improve Squire Road.

• Hearing on special permit for 250 Lee Burbank Highway to reconstruct a building with two stories and 26 parking spaces (item 25-120).
• Hearing on Chapter 148 license for storage of flammables at 93 Bennington Street, including a 114‑space garage and diesel fuel tanks (item 25-121).
• Non‑binding ballot question on term limits for elected officials (item 25-128).
• Motion to officially name the footpath from 201 Arnold Street to 688 Park Avenue “Imbrasico Way” and install signage (item 25-130).
• Motion requesting MassDOT to paint new lines, repair potholes, and add lighting on Squire Road (item 25-127).

The Revere City Council granted a Chapter 148 license for the storage of flammables at 93 Bennington Street, with all members voting aye. Several other items were not decided but were referred for further action, including the veteran property‑tax work‑off abatement ordinance, amendments to free‑cash distribution rules, an off‑street parking zoning amendment, and a special‑permit request for 250 Lee Burbank Highway.

• Granted Chapter 148 license for 93 Bennington Street (unanimous)
• Referred Veteran Property Tax Work‑off Abatement Ordinance to Legislative Affairs (next 5/12/2025)
• Referred Free Cash Distributions amendment to Legislative Affairs (next 5/12/2025)
• Referred Off‑Street Parking zoning amendment to Zoning (next 6/2/2025)
• Referred 250 Lee Burbank Highway special‑permit application to Zoning (next 6/2/2025)

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Board of Health will review monthly reports from Public Health and Inspectional Services. The board is considering heating variance requests for six condominium properties and temporary body art licenses for two establishments and one individual.

• Heating variance requests for 474 Revere Beach Blvd, 235 Revere Street, 382 Ocean Avenue, 510–515 Revere Beach Boulevard, 350 Revere Beach Boulevard, and 376 Ocean Avenue
• Body art temporary licenses for Let Er Rip, LLC. and Boston Harley-Davidson
• Individual body art license for David Martinelli
• Lead Service Line Test Pits discussion with Anthony Gulizia

The Board approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved heating variance requests for five condominium properties on Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere Street, and Ocean Avenue. It also unanimously approved temporary body‑art licenses for Let Er Rip, LLC., Boston Harley‑Davidson, and individual licensee David Martinelli. Residents can find updates on the city website.

• Approved March 27, 2025 Board of Health meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved heating variance for Breaker’s Condominium – 474 Revere Beach Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved heating variance for Friendly Gardens Co‑op – 235 Revere St (unanimous)
• Approved heating variance for Ocean Gate Tower Condominium – 382 Ocean Ave (unanimous)
• Approved heating variance for Seaview Towers Condominium – 510‑515 Revere Beach Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved heating variance for St. George Condominium – 350 Revere Beach Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved temporary body‑art license for Let Er Rip, LLC. (unanimous)
• Approved temporary body‑art license for Boston Harley‑Davidson (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet to approve a list of invoices for school operations, including supplies, legal services, and special education contracts. The meeting will be held at Revere High School and streamed online.

• Approval of 136 invoices totaling over $300,000 for supplies, legal services, and special education staffing
• Contract for telephonic interpretation and translation services with Lionbridge Technology ($2,248)
• Contract for mobile phone services with T-Mobile USA Inc. ($979)
• Contract for plumbing cooperative program at Revere High School ($75,000)
• Contract for professional development and program development at Revere High School ($69,600)

The committee approved a $17,133 grant for the Summer Food Service Program Expansion (SFSP EATS). It also approved the March meeting minutes and a series of invoices covering services and supplies. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $17,133 Summer Food Service Program Expansion grant (unanimous)
• Approved March meeting minutes (no questions)
• Approved listed invoices for various services and supplies (consent calendar)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The School Committee will review reports on student wellness, athletics, and academic data. The meeting includes an executive session to conduct strategy sessions for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• RMA presentation on 'The Power of Presence' advisory initiative
• Health and Wellness presentation on RHS Youth Equity Corps
• Athletics/Physical Education report on sports participation trends
• Ryan Huppert Research Presentation
• Executive session for nonunion personnel contract negotiations

The Revere School Committee voted to approve the Consent Calendar. The Committee also moved to close public speak, which was approved. An executive session will be rescheduled due to the mayor’s absence, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimously)
• Approved closure of public speak (unanimously)
• Rescheduled Executive Session due to Mayor’s absence
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will vote on a contract to register the school for Passive House certification, costing $50,150 and charged to the project’s Other Project Costs budget. The committee will also consider a $30,000 National Grid back‑charge to fund an engineering study for a new electrical service, drawn from the Utility Company Fees budget. Public comment and any other business will follow the two approvals.

• Approve Passive House Institute contract for $50,150 to register the Revere High School project
• Approve National Grid contract for $30,000 back‑charge to fund the engineering power study
• Funding for Passive House registration taken from budget line 0699 0000 (Other Project Costs)
• Funding for National Grid back‑charge taken from budget line 0601 0000 (Utility Company Fees)
• Public comment period and other business items on the agenda

The High School Building Committee voted 16‑0 to cut the construction budget by $10,000,000.00. It also approved allocating all energy rebates and credits to the high school stabilization fund (16‑0). The committee approved three April invoices totaling $1,817,016.52 (each 16‑0). A four‑person trade‑pre‑qualification sub‑committee was established, with members assigned by a 16‑0 vote.

• Approved $456,699.00 Leftfield LLC invoice (16‑0)
• Approved $1,333,317.52 Perkins Eastman Architects DPC invoice (16‑0)
• Approved $27,000.00 Consigli Construction Co. invoice (16‑0)
• Established trade‑pre‑qualification sub‑committee (16‑0)
• Reduced construction budget by $10,000,000.00 (16‑0)
• Allocated all energy rebates/credits to high school stabilization fund (16‑0)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund will conduct a financial check-in and receive subcommittee reports on fundraising and homeownership. The body will also discuss updates regarding the First Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program and the city-owned RFP process.

• Review of current fund balance
• Fundraising subcommittee report
• Homeownership subcommittee report
• First Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program updates
• City-owned RFP process update

The City Council approved ordinance amendments that reduce the Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation from 10% to 5% of free cash distributions. The Council also voted unanimously to convey five tax‑title properties to the Trust, designating the Hichborn Street lot as unbuildable for large structures. Both actions were recorded as formal decisions of the meeting.

• Approved amendment reducing AHTF free‑cash allocation to 5% (vote not specified)
• Approved conveyance of five tax‑title properties to the Affordable Housing Trust (unanimous vote)
• Approved previous meeting minutes

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The School Committee will meet in executive session to conduct a collective bargaining session. The body will hear and deliberate on a Level Three grievance filed by the Revere Teachers Association.

• Level Three grievance hearing with Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy regarding the grievance response

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review the impact of federal IMLS staff leave and MBLC grant cuts on library services. Members will also discuss a new budget, staffing, and capital building projects for 2025.

• Review of IMLS and MBLC service and grant cuts
• 2025 capital improvements: Third Floor Safety Enhancements, Fire Alarm Upgrade, and exterior pointing
• Building repairs for stone wall, skylight, and windows
• Policies and rules for multimedia room use
• Vocational School HVAC update

The trustees voted to approve the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. They agreed that Don will draft a letter to local, state and federal officials about recent federal funding cuts affecting the library. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Agreed to draft letter on funding cuts (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee will meet on April 7, 2025, to discuss the 2025 budget and the use of Yondr Pouches. The meeting is scheduled for 1:15 PM at Revere High School's Learning Commons.

• Discussion of the 2025 budget
• Discussion of Yondr Pouches

The subcommittee heard a budget presentation from Business Administrator Mr. Kruse and discussed the overview of federal and state funding. The committee also considered information about Yondr pouches for the high school, with Dr. Kelly offering to provide cost details if pursued. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss confidential price and non-price proposal information for the food services management contract. After the executive session, the committee will return to open session and vote to award the food service management contract.

• Motion to meet in executive session to discuss confidential proposal information for the food services contract
• Vote to award the food services management contract

The Revere School Committee entered an executive session to discuss confidential food‑service proposals. After the session, the committee voted to award the 2025‑2026 food service management contract to Chartwells. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss food‑service contract proposals (vote passed)
• Awarded food service management contract to Chartwells for 2025‑2026 school year (vote passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote passed)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a proposed act regarding term limits for elected officials and an ordinance to amend wage theft policies. The body is also reviewing a special permit for a mixed-use development at 114 Shirley Avenue and various public safety and infrastructure requests.

• Special permit for 52-unit residential and 2-unit commercial development at 114 Shirley Avenue
• Proposed Act Relative to Term Limits for Elected Officials in the City of Revere
• Proposed ordinance amending Wage Theft Policies
• Proposed zoning amendment regarding off-street parking space ratio reductions
• Request for public hearing on amending Free Cash Distributions to Stabilization Funds

The council approved a special permit for a five‑story mixed‑use project at 114 Shirley Avenue (9‑2). It defeated National Grid's request for a new pole at 55 Walnut Avenue (0‑11). The council also approved several unanimous appropriations and transfers, including police memorandum funding, conveyance of tax‑title properties to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and multiple free‑cash and capital‑improvement fund transfers.

• Granted special permit for 114 Shirley Avenue mixed‑use development (9‑2)
• Defeated National Grid pole request at 55 Walnut Avenue (0‑11)
• Approved appropriations for police patrol and superior officers MOAs (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of five tax‑title properties to Affordable Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $93,476 transfer from Water & Sewer free cash to stabilization fund (unanimous)
• Approved $375,000 transfer from Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $265,000 transfer from Water & Sewer Enterprise Stabilization Fund (unanimous)

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health will review and approve the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a monthly public health communicable disease report and an inspectional services report. The board will discuss condemnation proceedings for 70 Highland Street and consider license renewals for chicken and bee keeping.

• Review and approve minutes from February 27, 2025
• Public Health Communicable monthly report (presented by Lauren Buck)
• Inspectional Services monthly report (presented by Michael Wells)
• Condemnation Proceedings – 70 Highland Street
• License renewal applications for chicken keeping (Iphigenie Victorin; Carmela & Luigi DiChiara) and bee keeping (Damian DeMarco; Aldo G. De Oliveira)

The Board voted unanimously to condemn 70 Highland Street, ordering it vacated, secured, and declared unfit for habitation. The Board also unanimously approved the renewal of chicken‑keeping licenses for Iphigenie Victorin and Carmela & Luigi DiChiara. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved the renewal of beekeeping licenses for Damian DeMarco and Aldo G. De Oliveira.

• Approved condemnation of 70 Highland St (unanimous vote)
• Approved renewal of chicken‑keeping licenses for Iphigenie Victorin and Carmela & Luigi DiChiara (unanimous vote)
• Approved renewal of beekeeping licenses for Damian DeMarco and Aldo G. De Oliveira (unanimous vote)
• Approved February 27, 2025 Board of Health meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will meet to approve construction documents, including security systems and soil monitoring, and review the project's budget status.

• Approval of construction document updates
• Presentation of Perkins Eastman contract amendment
• Review of Revere High School budget tracking
• Vote to approve February invoices
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 26, 2025

The Revere High School Building Committee unanimously approved several February 2025 service invoices, including a $943,791.59 invoice to Perkins Eastman. It also approved the security‑system specifications, a $121,990 amendment for soil‑testing services, and a $24,382.75 fiber/data contract for the Wonderland site. The minutes from the February 26 meeting were also approved.

• Approved February 2025 services invoice for Perkins Eastman – $943,791.59 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 services invoice for Leftfield, LLC – $118,112.00 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 services invoice for Consigli Construction Co. – $93,938.00 (unanimous)
• Approved security‑system specifications (LenelS1 OnGuard, Genetec OminiCast, Honeywell IDS, Aiphone IX, Axis cameras) (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman contract amendment #4 and Budget Revision Request for Sanborn Head soil services – $121,990 (unanimous)
• Approved Comm‑Tract Corporation fiber/data services for Wonderland site – $24,382.75 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on several special permit applications, including a five‑story mixed‑use project at 13 Victoria Street with 52 residential units and two commercial units. The council will also review petitions from National Grid for pole relocations and underground conduit installations, and consider motions on utility transparency, traffic signals, and establishing an elected Zoning Board of Appeals. Additional items include appointments to various city commissions and a request for a certificate of commendation for a local karate academy.

• 25-074: Special permit for Trichilo Development to raze a non‑conforming structure and build a five‑story mixed‑use development (52 residential units, 2 commercial units) at 13 Victoria St and 114 Shirley Ave
• 25-075: Special permit for Master Spray Foam Insulation, Inc. to change a commercial garage to contractor storage yard at 870 Broadway
• 25-076: Chapter 148 license request for above‑ground storage of 660 gallons of gasoline in 33 vehicles at 810 Washington Ave
• 25-093: Motion to approve an Act establishing an elected Zoning Board of Appeals
• 25-087: Motion to order a public hearing on an ordinance amending open‑meeting rules for utility company transparency

The council unanimously enacted an ordinance adding a food‑truck location at 108 Beach Street, with generator use prohibited and limited to one truck at a time. It also approved a Chapter 148 license for gasoline storage at 810 Washington Avenue and approved multiple National Grid utility petitions, including pole relocations and conduit installations, each by voice vote. A petition to install a pole near 55 Walnut Avenue was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved food‑truck ordinance for 108 Beach Street (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Chapter 148 gasoline storage license at 810 Washington Ave (unanimous roll call)
• Approved National Grid pole relocation near 791 Broadway (voice vote)
• Approved National Grid pole installation on Graves Road (voice vote)
• Approved National Grid underground conduit on Revere Street (voice vote)
• Approved National Grid pole relocation on Rossetti Street (voice vote)
• Approved National Grid pole for 8 Avon Street (voice vote)
• Tabled petition to install pole at 55 Walnut Avenue (no roll call)

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee will meet on March 18, 2025 at Revere High School. The committee will discuss school transportation issues, the middle school lottery process, and plans for additional classroom space at Garfield Middle School.

• School Transportation
• Middle School Lottery
• Additional Classroom Space at Garfield Middle School

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee of the Whole will consider the consent calendar and approve a series of vendor invoices. Items include a $46,700 contract with Global Assessments for psychological evaluations, a $20,000 consulting services contract, and funding explorations for an RHS Library LSTA grant ($4,000) and a CityLab High School Learning Agenda grant ($1,000). The agenda also contains numerous special‑education staffing and service invoices.

• $46,700 contract with Global Assessments for psychological evaluations
• $20,000 consulting services contract (Teaching/Learning)
• $4,000 RHS Library – Explore LSTA Grant
• $1,000 CityLab High School – The Learning Agenda
• Multiple special‑education staffing contracts, e.g., $10,133 for speech therapist services

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The School Committee will vote on the 2025-2026 school year calendar. The meeting includes superintendent presentations on early childhood programming, STEM coaching, and playful learning, as well as discussions on high school attendance and middle school bussing.

• Vote to approve School Year 2025-2026 Calendar
• Superintendent presentation on Playful Learning Institute (Preschool-3rd Grade)
• Superintendent presentation on Early Childhood Programming Development and Refinement
• Update on RPS Coaching Programs (STEM)
• Discussion on RHS attendance by period and neighborhood middle school bussing

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Board will receive updates from the treasurer and subcommittees regarding homeownership and fundraising initiatives. Members will also discuss the First Time Homebuyer Program and the Senior home repairs program.

• Discussion of homeownership initiatives
• Fundraising subcommittee report
• First Time Homebuyer Program update
• Senior home repairs program update and volunteer needs

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board will discuss a new citizenship grant of 4K and provide updates on third‑level safety enhancements, including a fire‑alarm upgrade. The board will also consider the fiscal year schedule for the Friends of the Revere Public Library and review the Bookmobile resource job description. Additional items include building‑committee plans for capital improvements and the RHS scholarship report.

• Grant for citizenship program (4K)
• Third Level Safety Enhancements update – fire alarm upgrade
• Friends of the Revere Public Library fiscal year set to July 1–June 30
• Bookmobile Resource Job Description review
• Building Committee capital improvements: third‑floor safety, exterior pointing, stone wall repair, skylight and windows

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss several items, including communications about an inter‑municipal RECC agreement and a conveyance to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. It will consider four motions: a request for a home‑rule petition to modify accessory dwelling unit zoning provisions, a feasibility study of a possible legal challenge to recent state ADU regulations, and two public‑works requests for bollards at 110 Ridge Road and a sidewalk on Seaview Street. The council will also hear three National Grid petitions to install utility infrastructure at 55 Walnut Avenue, 130 Hichborn Street, and 73 Gage Avenue.

• Motion 25-069: Request city solicitor to draft a home‑rule petition to modify ADU zoning provisions.
• Motion 25-070: Request mayor to explore feasibility of a court challenge to new state ADU regulations.
• Motion 25-071: Request DPW to install bollards in front of 110 Ridge Road.
• Motion 25-072: Request DPW to install a 175‑foot sidewalk with curb from 15 Seaview Street to Mountain Avenue.
• Petition 25-047: National Grid request to install a pole near 55 Walnut Avenue.

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Board of Health will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive monthly reports. The agenda includes updates on communicable diseases and inspectional services, as well as a presentation from the Regional Epidemiologist.

• Review and approval of January 23, 2025 minutes
• Public Health Communicable monthly report
• Inspectional Services monthly report
• Regional Epidemiologist presentation by Vanessa- Guardado-Menjívar

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will approve minutes from the December 18, 2024 and January 22, 2025 meetings and vote to approve January invoices. The committee will receive a final design development update and a cost reconciliation update for the Perkins Eastman Revere High School project, which has a total construction budget of $412,006,854. Permitting status for the project, including MEPA, MA‑DOT, MassDEP, and Conservation Commission notices, will also be discussed before public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of meeting minutes from Dec 18 2024 and Jan 22 2025
• Vote to approve January invoices for processing
• Final Design Development Update for Perkins Eastman Revere High School
• Design Development Cost Reconciliation (Construction budget $412,006,854)
• Permitting overview: MEPA, MA‑DOT, MassDEP, Conservation Commission notices

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the consent calendar, which includes approval of minutes, warrants, financial reports, enrollment updates and personnel items. It will also review and vote on a list of invoices totaling many thousands of dollars for services such as professional learning licenses, translation, copier leases and employee assistance. Additionally, an update on Chromebooks at SBA will be provided.

• Early College Support Grant for RHS Guidance – $30,000
• Frontline Technology – Professional Learning Management License – $17,628
• Lionbridge – Telephonic interpretation and translation services – $3,245
• Ricoh USA – Copier lease and maintenance – $9,179
• Allone Health – Employee Assistance Program – $5,850

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold its regular meeting on February 25, 2025, reviewing a consent calendar, superintendent reports, and new business items such as attendance updates, a middle school lottery discussion, and a Safe Haven resolution. After open session items, the committee will enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel as authorized by Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). No hearings are scheduled.

• Consent Calendar (Vote Required)
• Superintendent Report – New High School Update: bidding and site demo
• Discussion about periodic attendance and grade updates for RHS
• Middle School Lottery Discussion
• Executive session to plan negotiations with nonunion personnel

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct public hearings on a loan order for water system improvements and several zoning amendments. The body will also consider special permits for mixed-use and residential developments and review National Grid infrastructure petitions.

• Loan Order for Water System Improvements and MWRA Lead Replacement Project: $1,875,000
• Special permit for a four-story mixed-use building at 63-64 Revere Beach Boulevard
• Special permit to convert a 5-unit structure to a 6-unit structure at 30 Campbell Avenue
• Chapter 148 Licenses for gasoline and oil storage at 1 Gibson Way and 646 Ocean Avenue
• Proposed ordinance to provide violent act injury retirement benefits for retired officer Leo MacAskill

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Board will review updates on the Housing Production Plan and the HDIP. Members will discuss the RFP process for city-owned properties and programs for first-time homebuyers and senior home repairs.

• RFP process for city-owned properties
• First Time Homebuyer Program
• Senior home repairs program
• Housing Production Plan update
• HDIP Update

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees will review financial and safety reports, discuss safety enhancements for the building, and address the reversal of a federal funding freeze for library services.

• Third Level Safety Enhancements Update
• Building Committee to document 2025 capital improvements
• Investigate Texting Software for Library events
• Review of Bookmobile Resource Job Description
• Friends of the Revere Public Library – Review Handouts

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider traffic safety measures along Revere Street and a policy requiring property management contact information. The body will also discuss updates on the new Revere High School and the Housing Production Plan.

• Traffic safety measures along Revere Street
• Policy for property management contact info
• Revere High School design update
• Housing Production Plan adoption
• Housing Development Incentive Zones

School Committee - Safety & Security Sub Committee Meeting

The Safety & Security Sub-Committee will meet to review safety and security initiatives from 2024. The body will also discuss the deployment of School Resource Officers (SROs) for 2025.

• Review of 2024 Safety and Security Initiatives
• SRO Deployment for 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the Noise Control Ordinance and Fire Safety Regulations, and will review special permit applications for a recycling storage yard on 12 Furlong Drive and a new commercial parking structure on Squire Rear Road. The council will also consider a loan order of $1,875,000 for water system improvements and a MWRA lead‑replacement project. Additional motions and communications on zoning, staffing, and city operations will be discussed.

• Hearing on Ordinance further amending the Noise Control Ordinance (24-354)
• Hearing on Ordinance further amending Fire Safety Regulations (25-005)
• Special permit application for Joshua Recycling, Inc., 12 Furlong Drive storage yard (25-015)
• Special permit application for a commercial parking structure at Squire Rear Road (25-016)
• Loan Order for Water System Improvements and MWRA Lead Replacement Project – $1,875,000 (25-029)

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health will first approve the minutes from its October 24, 2024 meeting. It will then hear monthly public health and inspectional services reports. A presentation from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council will be given. Finally, the board will review and vote on renewals of body art licenses.

• Approve minutes from October 24, 2024 Board of Health meeting
• Public Health Communicable Diseases monthly report
• Inspectional Services monthly report
• Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) presentation
• Renewal of body art licenses

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health will review and approve the October 24, 2024 meeting minutes. It will hear monthly reports on communicable diseases and inspection services. A presentation from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council will be given. The board will consider renewals of body art licenses.

• Approve minutes from the October 24, 2024 Board of Health meeting
• Public Health Communicable Diseases monthly report
• Inspectional Services monthly report
• MAPC presentation
• Renewal of body art licenses

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The RHS Building Committee will review the final design development for the new Revere High School, including site plans, exterior materials, and interior finishes. The meeting will also cover project grant opportunities and approve December invoices.

• Review of Revere High School design development and site plans
• Discussion on project grant opportunities
• Approval of December invoices for processing
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 18, 2024

School Committee - RHS Building Committee

The Revere School Committee and School Building Committee will hold a joint meeting to review the final design development and scope for the RHS building. The body will also discuss project grant opportunities and vote on December invoices.

• Final Design Development Site/Building Design and Scope Update
• Project Grant Opportunities Update
• Vote to approve December invoices for processing

School Committee - Organizational Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold elections for Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. It will appoint a representative to the Shore Collaborative. The committee will adopt Roberts Rules of Order and new operating protocols, and set the signing authority for official documents.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Election of Secretary
• Election of Treasurer
• Appointment of School Committee Representative to Shore Collaborative
• Adoption of Roberts Rules of Order

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will consider approving warrants for school expenses and meeting items. The agenda includes the appointment of members to a non-union salary working group and the creation of sub-committee structures.

• Approval of warrants for school expenses
• Appointment of 2 members for Non-Union Salary Working Group
• FY25 Playful Learning Institute Competitive Grant ($175,000)
• Approval of personnel items including new hires and retirements
• Approval of invoices for district-wide supplies and services

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee meeting will include a consent calendar vote and reports from the superintendent on Beachmont Veterans Memorial School and the Multilingual and World Language departments. Committee members will consider two motions: one to select a location for future meetings and another to accept the district's School Improvement Plans. An executive session will be held to plan strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Consent Calendar (vote required)
• Motion to vote on location for School Committee meetings
• Motion to vote to accept the School Improvement Plans
• Executive session to conduct strategy sessions for nonunion personnel negotiations
• Superintendent reports on Beachmont Veterans Memorial School and Multilingual/World Language updates

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board will discuss a range of items including a new job title for the bookmobile, updates to main floor windows and window treatments, and plans for third‑level enhancements and the upper balcony. The meeting will also consider budget requests and the Building Committee's initial thoughts on 2025 capital building improvements. Additionally, the board will review a proposal to use texting software for library events.

• Investigate texting software for library events
• Consider new job title for the bookmobile
• Review main floor windows and window treatments
• Discuss third level enhancements and finalize plan for upper balcony
• Building Committee to begin planning 2025 capital building improvements

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will elect a President and Vice-President for 2025 and discuss security measures for Revere High School. The body will also consider a proposed ordinance to repeal mechanical parking systems and hear a presentation on the Broadway Corridor Parking Study.

• Election of 2025 City Council President and Vice-President
• Proposed ordinance to repeal mechanical parking systems
• Presentation on Broadway Corridor Parking Study
• Request to explore metal detectors at Revere High School
• Request to reinstate outside water meter program for seniors

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Special Virtual Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund board will receive a Treasurer's update and a report on the First‑Time Homebuyer Program. City staff will provide updates on the RFP process, the Housing Production Plan, and the Home Development Incentive Program. The board will also consider future planning topics such as a Community Land Trust, educational sessions, and upcoming affordable homeownership projects.

• Treasurer’s financial update
• Report on First‑Time Homebuyer Program
• City update on RFP process for housing projects
• Discussion of Housing Production Plan and HDIP
• Planning for Community Land Trust and future affordable homeownership projects