Revere, MA

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to approve September invoices and a contract amendment for geotechnical monitoring. The agenda also includes a construction progress update and planning for a steel topping off ceremony.

• Vote to approve September invoices
• Motion to approve Perkins Eastman Contract Amendment #7 for Geotechnical Monitoring
• Construction progress update regarding Steel Topping off Ceremony

Board of Health - Public Meeting

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss union bargaining, a dual language agreement, and food service contractual obligations. The body will also review payroll changes to electronic access and a list of warrants for approval.

• Discussion on food service contractual obligations regarding quality, quantity, and options
• Review of union bargaining and dual language agreement
• Payment of $45,065 to Edmentum Inc for Apex Learning high school courses
• Payment of $35,155 to PowerSchool Group for license and subscription
• Payment of $47,200 to North Reading Lynnfield for inside-district SPED transportation

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The School Committee will meet to discuss MCAS accountability results and receive updates from several subcommittees. The body is expected to vote on the acceptance of School Improvement Plans.

• Motion to accept School Improvement Plans
• Discussion of Student Absence Notification Program
• Unfinished business regarding the PROTECT Act
• Updates on Superintendent evaluation and Superintendent Search Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• School Building Committee and Shore Collaborative updates

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is focused on a Level Three grievance filed by the Revere Teachers Association.

• Collective bargaining session regarding a Level Three grievance from the Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of strategy regarding responses to the Level Three grievance

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund will discuss updates to the Affordable Housing Buydown Program and the Downpayment Assistance and ADU Loan programs. The body will also verify the process for an affordable resale unit at 291 Revere St.

• Process update for affordable resale unit at 291 Revere St
• Updated guidelines and upcoming workshop for Affordable Housing Buydown Program
• Downpayment Assistance Program
• ADU Loan Program

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Ad Hoc Superintendent Search Subcommittee is meeting to review submissions from search firm vendors. The group will also discuss the current search process and determine next steps.

• Discussion of submissions for search firm vendor
• Update and discussion on superintendent search process

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees will review a strategic planning update and discuss building capital needs. The meeting includes reports on financial status, staffing, and mobile branch outreach.

• Roof replacement quotes and funding options
• Status of temporary DPW roof repair
• Strategic planning community survey results
• $2,000 contribution from the Revere Chamber of Commerce
• Insurance guidance for Mobile Branch use outside Revere

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees approved the September 9, 2026 meeting minutes and voted to reinstate the Friends of the Public Library Board. They also elected John Robinson as Secretary and voted to invite Ward 1 Councilor Jimmy Mecurio to their next meeting to discuss building safety issues.

• Approved September 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Voted to invite Ward 1 Councilor Jimmy Mecurio to the next meeting
• Reinstate the Friends of the Public Library Board as previously constituted
• Elected John Robinson as Secretary

City Council

The Revere City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, with zoning and economic development sub-committee sessions beforehand. The main unfinished item is a reconsideration request on a $125,000 appropriation from the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund for Garfield School elevator design. The council will also take up a zoning ordinance amendment on body art establishments and several motions, including construction site signage rules and a parking study for residents 65 and older.

• Reconsideration of a $125,000 appropriation from the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund for Garfield School elevator design (26-198)
• Ordinance amending Revere zoning rules on body art establishments (26-174)
• Motion to require construction and demolition projects to post visible project information signs with permit number, contractor, hours, and complaint contacts (26-175)
• Motion for a feasibility study on free 2-hour metered parking for Revere residents 65 and older (26-050)
• Motion to replace a tree removed near the Point of Pines Fire Station with a pine tree as part of the roundabout project (26-210)

The City Council ordained an amendment to zoning ordinances regarding body art establishments. Several motions were ordered requesting mayoral action on construction signage, senior parking, and traffic safety reviews. A request for $125,000 for the Garfield School elevator design was tabled.

• Ordained zoning amendment relative to body art establishments
• Ordered Mayor to require project information signs on qualifying construction sites
• Ordered feasibility study for free 2-hour metered parking for residents 65+
• Ordered investigation into a Municipal Innovation Pilot Program (as amended)
• Ordered discussion between Mayor, Council, and School Committee on naming city property
• Ordered replacement of a tree at Point of Pines Fire Station with a pine tree
• Ordered CFO to prepare financial impact statement for Council Order 26-204
• Ordered request for DCR and police to conduct traffic safety review of Revere Beach Blvd

City Council

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinance amendments, including street closures, body art establishments, and tree preservation, and will consider a $16.5 million bond authorization for the Wonderland eminent domain agreement. The agenda also includes multiple appropriations, reappointments, and motions on topics like mail delivery and a senior water/sewer pilot program.

• $16,500,000 bond authorization for Wonderland Eminent Domain Taking Agreement for Judgment
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments relative to Body Art Establishments
• Public hearing on ordinance amendment for Street Closure Notice (Section 12.04.280)
• $125,000 appropriation for Garfield School elevator design
• $50,000 appropriation for city-wide tree trimming

The City Council referred a $16,500,000 bond authorization for the Wonderland eminent domain taking to a public hearing on October 26, 2026. It approved a crossing guard union agreement for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, and passed several smaller appropriations including $50,000 for city-wide tree trimming, $3,000 for library technology, and $83,242.44 for RevereTV's quarterly invoice. A $125,000 request for Garfield School elevator design was denied, and a motion to stop police hand-delivery of council packets was also denied. The council ordained an ordinance setting a three-year deceased requirement for naming city property after individuals.

• Referred $16.5M Wonderland eminent domain bond authorization to public hearing on October 26, 2026
• Approved crossing guard union agreement funding for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
• Denied $125,000 appropriation from Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund for Garfield School elevator design (6-5)
• Approved $50,000 from Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund for city-wide tree trimming
• Approved $3,000 from ETP Fund for Revere Public Library technology upgrades
• Approved $83,242.44 from Cable Access Receipt Reserve Fund for RevereTV's quarterly invoice
• Ordered engrossed and ordained ordinance requiring individuals be deceased three years before city property may be named in their honor
• Denied motion to discontinue police hand-delivery of hard-copy council packets (5-5, one absent)

Board of Health - Public Meeting

La Junta de Salud de Revere se reúne en el Ayuntamiento de Revere el 27 de agosto de 2026, de 6:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. La junta planea revisar y aprobar las actas de su reunión del 25 de junio de 2026 y escuchar un informe mensual sobre enfermedades transmisibles. También tratará una actualización sobre productos de kratom y una licencia temporal de body art. La agenda indica que la reunión se graba según la M.G.L. Capítulo 30A, § 20(f), y que se puede solicitar interpretación en español con 48 horas hábiles de anticipación.

• Revisar y aprobar las actas de la reunión del 25 de junio de 2026
• Informe mensual de salud pública sobre enfermedades transmisibles
• Actualización sobre productos de kratom
• Licencia temporal de body art

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is holding its 95th project meeting to review the monthly report and construction progress update for the Revere High School project. The committee will vote on approving August invoices for processing and approve the minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is open via Zoom.

• Vote to approve August invoices for processing
• Monthly report overview
• Construction progress update
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 26, 2026
• Public comment

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School and via Zoom. The agenda includes a motion to authorize continued development of a framework for a joint public discussion with the Revere City Council, reports from the Superintendent (including MCIEA data, a Nellie Mae Grant, a special education redesign project, and a communications update), subcommittee reports, and a request for an enrollment update. No public hearings or executive sessions are scheduled.

• Motion to authorize continued development of a framework for joint public discussion with Revere City Council, including a voluntary working group
• Superintendent report includes MCIEA data, Nellie Mae Grant, and special education redesign project presentation by Molly Ross
• Annual communications report highlights 109 published news items and a 276.3% increase in Facebook link clicks
• Student Advisory Board report covers club activities, sports updates, and school events
• Request for enrollment update under New Business

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Ad Hoc Superintendent Search Subcommittee is meeting to continue discussing the superintendent search process and to review a request for proposals (RFP). The subcommittee may vote on a motion to recommend the RFP proposal to the full School Committee. The agenda also includes unfinished business.

• Ongoing discussion of superintendent search process
• Review of RFP proposal for search services
• Motion to recommend RFP proposal to full committee

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to review and approve routine financial items, including warrants, financial reports, and food service financials. The agenda also includes personnel actions, acceptance of donations, and approval of school field trips. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of warrants totaling over $1 million, including $114,080 for SPED transportation inside the district
• Acceptance of donation 'Row Row Row Revere' at A.C. Whelan School
• Approval of field trip to Colby College Commitment Scholars Program (10/18/26-10/20/26)
• New hires, retirements, resignations, and terminations listed in personnel items
• Financial reports and food service financials attached for review

City Council

The Revere City Council will consider motions requesting police and traffic division reports on loud vehicles, flock cameras, and enforcement, alongside several special permit applications for property changes. The agenda also includes an executive session on the Wonderland site eminent domain taking, and various communications and motions on city matters.

• Special permit for towing business at 885 North Shore Road (C-26-09)
• Special permit to add two floors at 191 Revere Street (C-26-12)
• Special permit for second-floor addition at 269 Revere Street (C-26-13)
• Request to convey Cushing Avenue parcel for $5,000 (26-176)
• Appropriation of $17,000 for waste receptacles in Ward 2 (26-178)

The Revere City Council denied a special permit for 128 Towing & Recovery to operate a towing business at 885 North Shore Road, following an unfavorable recommendation from the Zoning Sub-Committee. The Council also granted a special permit for a second-floor addition at 269 Revere Street, approved several appropriations, and referred other matters to committee or public hearing.

• Denied special permit for 128 Towing & Recovery at 885 North Shore Road (unanimous, Councillor Giannino recused)
• Granted special permit for second-floor addition at 269 Revere Street (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 conveyance of Parcel ID 26-424B-1 Cushing Avenue to Maria Arango
• Approved $17,000 appropriation from Community Improvement Trust Fund for waste receptacles in Ward 2
• Approved $14,832 appropriation from ETP Fund for Public Health IT upgrades
• Ordered emergency ordinance establishing sick leave bank for Marcia Mendes
• Ordered Overlook Ridge Drive layout to public hearing on October 26, 2026
• Referred 191 Revere Street special permit back to Zoning Sub-Committee

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The committee will review finances, budget, and personnel updates. The meeting includes discussions on the 291 Revere St affordable resale unit and the timeline for the Affordable Housing Buydown Program.

• 291 Revere St - Affordable Resale Unit process & support
• Affordable Housing Buydown Program timeline & next steps
• Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program 2026 update
• Downpayment Assistance Program update
• ADU Loan Program update

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review and potentially approve new policies for 3-D printing and the Creative Cove media room. The board will also discuss increased state funding for FY2027 and an update regarding a $2,000 transfer from the Revere Chamber of Commerce.

• Final approval of 3-D Printing Policy
• Final approval of Creative Cove Media Room & Creativity Lab Policy
• Discussion of increased FY2027 Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners funding
• Transfer of $2,000 from the Revere Chamber of Commerce to Friends of the Revere Public Library
• Update on Employees Against Domestic Violence awareness event

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes of its June 9, 2026 meeting and adjourned at 7:20pm. The board moved into executive session for a personnel discussion and then returned to public session. Members reviewed financials, programs, staff changes, strategic planning survey outreach, and a mobile branch update; no new business was taken up.

• Approved minutes of the June 9, 2026 meeting (passed)
• Moved into executive session for a personnel discussion, then returned to public meeting
• Adjourned at 7:20pm (passed)
• Noted meeting venue change to Revere History Museum, 108 Beach Street, beginning 9/9/26
• Reviewed July financials; August financials to be sent to the Board by email
• Discussed September/October programs including Halloween activities and a new Mahjong class with limited attendance
• Discussed fundraising ideas including a Mahjong tournament, genealogy program, and cooking night
• Received updates on staff changes, strategic planning survey outreach, and the Mobile Branch Outreach Librarian job description

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Ad Hoc Superintendent Search Subcommittee will meet to discuss the process for searching for a new superintendent. This meeting is focused on the search procedure.

• Superintendent Search Process discussion

The Superintendent Search Ad-Hoc Subcommittee met on September 8, 2026 and agreed a search firm is needed to run the superintendent search. Chair Monterroso was instructed to draft a Request for Quotes/RFP with Matt Kruse for review at the September 15 full committee meeting, after which bids will be collected. The subcommittee also revised a draft screening committee structure and discussed a timeline aiming to hire by the end of February, but decided to wait on drafting a role profile until the full committee weighs in. No search firm was selected and no final decisions on the screening committee or timeline were recorded.

• Agreed a search firm is needed to manage the superintendent search (no vote recorded)
• Instructed Chair Monterroso to draft an RFP/RFQ with Matt Kruse for review at the Sept 15 full committee meeting
• Revised draft screening committee: 3 principals instead of 1, replacing community organization seats
• Revised draft screening committee: 4 parents instead of 3, plus a district business office representative
• Decided to wait on drafting a superintendent role profile until the full committee shares input
• Instructed Monterroso to send reflection questions to the full committee for the Sept 15 meeting
• Adjourned (Milbury-Ellis moved, Keefe seconded; approved unanimously)

School Committee - Policies & Procedures Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee Policies & Procedures Subcommittee will meet on September 3, 2026, at 5:15 PM in the Learning Commons at Revere High School. The sole agenda item is the PROTECT Act. No specific actions, votes, or dollar amounts are detailed in the provided agenda text.

• Discussion of the PROTECT Act

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Building & Maintenance Subcommittee will meet to discuss school parking lot restrictions and traffic flow during arrival and dismissal. The meeting also includes updates on the Facilities Department and school property improvements.

• School parking lot restrictions
• Arrival and dismissal traffic flow and emergency access
• Vehicle operation and use of e-bikes on school property
• Facilities Department update
• School property alterations and improvements

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

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

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

School Committee - Personnel Sub Committee

The Personnel Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the process for the Superintendent's Summative Evaluation. This is the only item on the agenda, and no decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion of the process for the Superintendent's Summative Evaluation

Board of Health - Public Meeting

La Junta de Salud de Revere se reunirá para revisar y aprobar las actas del 25 de junio de 2026, recibir el informe mensual de enfermedades transmisibles, discutir una actualización sobre productos de kratom y considerar una licencia temporal para tatuajes. La reunión es abierta al público e incluye interpretación al español bajo solicitud.

• Revisión y aprobación de las actas del 25 de junio de 2026
• Informe mensual de enfermedades transmisibles de salud pública
• Actualización sobre productos de kratom
• Licencia temporal para tatuajes

The Board of Health voted 3-0 to approve regulations restricting the sale of kratom products, with the ban taking effect September 1, 2026. The Board also voted 3-0 to approve a chicken keeping license for Ana Berrio at 135 Washington Ave. Members approved the minutes of the May 28, 2026 meeting and received monthly communicable disease and Inspectional Services reports.

• Approved regulations restricting the sale of kratom products, effective September 1, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved chicken keeping license for Ana Berrio, 135 Washington Ave (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 28, 2026 meeting

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

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

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

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to approve meeting minutes, vote on July invoices for processing, and vote on a donor/supporter design update. They will also receive monthly reports on construction progress and other business. This is a routine project meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2026 and July 15, 2026
• Vote to approve July invoices for processing
• Donor/Supporter design update and vote
• Construction progress update

The Revere High School Building Committee met on August 26, 2026 and approved five July 2026 invoices for processing, including the largest to Consigli Construction Co., Inc. for $8,276,264.98. The committee also approved the donor wall graphics design (EG2) and the minutes of its June 17 and July 15, 2026 meetings. Project updates reported the financials on target, four stories of steel erected, and a foundation wall crack fix that did not delay the schedule.

• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Leftfield, LLC July 2026 invoice 196284 for $185,274.00
• Approved Briggs Engineering & Testing July 2026 invoice INV0231500 for $38,375.25
• Approved Perkins Eastman July 2026 invoice 87970.01.0-25 for $394,477.17
• Approved Consigli Construction Co., Inc. July 2026 invoice req #14A for $8,276,264.98
• Approved proceeding with donor wall graphics design EG2 (all in favor, no opposition)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:37 pm

City Council

The City Council approved an appropriation of $127,253.15 from the Cable Access Receipt Reserve Fund to pay a RevereTV invoice. Additionally, the Council authorized the creation of a Revere Police Department gift account to support community outreach programs, including the "CARE Wagon" vehicle. Several zoning and ordinance matters were referred to committee or scheduled for future public hearings.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2026 meeting
• Approved $127,253.15 appropriation for RevereTV
• Approved establishment of Revere Police Department gift account
• Referred 191 Revere Street special permit to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Referred 269 Revere Street special permit to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Ordered street closure notice ordinance to September 28 public hearing
• Ordered body art zoning ordinance to September 28 public hearing
• Referred construction signage motion to Zoning Sub-Committee

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

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

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

The School Committee met to review financial reports, personnel updates, and enrollment data. Members discussed a proposal for future joint public meetings with the City Council to improve communication between the two bodies. The committee also reviewed a $440 grant for a flag football program and received updates on bus capacity and staffing.

• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

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

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

The Revere School Committee approved the revised student and employee handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year, including additions to the meal and nutrition policy. The committee also received reports on early literacy initiatives, the Beachmont Mural Project, and annual updates for CityLab and Paul Revere Innovation Schools. Additionally, members discussed the timeline for the upcoming superintendent search.

• Approved the Consent Calendar unanimously
• Closed general public speak unanimously
• Added meal and nutrition policy phrasing to handbook revisions (Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 2)
• Accepted the entire revised student handbook (Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 2)
• Accepted the revised employee handbook with progressive discipline amendment (Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 2)
• Adjourned the regular meeting unanimously

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

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

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

City Council

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on special permits for a towing business at 885 North Shore Road and for residential apartment uses at 29, 35, and 43 Foster Street, plus an 85-unit apartment building at 40 Foster Street and 310 Broadway. The council will also consider zoning amendments for body art establishments and food trucks, and motions to create a rental registry, request traffic division information, and other initiatives.

• Special permit for 128 Towing & Recovery, LLC at 885 North Shore Road (TED District)
• Special permit for residential apartments at 29, 35, 43 Foster Street (Central Business District)
• Special permit for 85-unit apartment building at 40 Foster Street and 310 Broadway
• Zoning amendments for body art establishments and food truck regulations
• Motion to establish a Unified Rental Registry and Inspection Program

The Revere City Council granted special permits for two residential apartment developments on Foster Street (29, 35, 43 Foster St and 40 Foster St/310 Broadway), each with conditions including sewer mitigation fees and traffic studies. The Council also unanimously approved zoning ordinance amendments for body art establishments and food trucks, and referred a proposed rental registry ordinance to committee.

• Granted special permit for apartment development at 29, 35, 43 Foster St (9-1, Mercurio recused)
• Granted special permit for 85-unit apartment building at 40 Foster St & 310 Broadway (9-1, Mercurio recused)
• Approved zoning amendment for body art establishments (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment allowing food trucks in PDD2 district (9-1, Guarino-Sawaya no)
• Referred rental registry and short-term rental ordinance to Legislative Affairs Sub-Committee
• Referred towing special permit (C-26-09) to committee, continued to Sept 14, 2026
• Approved motion for Traffic Division overview presentation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to request MassDOT address Winthrop Ave right-turn lane issue (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals