Revere council to consider battery storage deal, budget; board of health eyes kratom rules

The Revere City Council and Board of Health both met in late June, with significant proposals on the table — though no final votes have been recorded yet. The council heard a presentation on the city’s $200 million-plus operating budget for the next fiscal year and could approve a host community agreement for a battery energy storage facility. Meanwhile, the health board is moving to restrict the sale of kratom products.

City Council weighs battery storage, zoning, and budget

At its June 22 regular meeting, the City Council set public hearings on a parking license for 13 Nahant Avenue (five vehicles) and a towing business special permit at 885 North Shore Road. The council also reviewed a request to approve a host community agreement and payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement with Flatiron for a battery energy storage facility at 0 Muzzey Street. No vote was recorded; the item was listed on the agenda as a request for approval.

The council received a communication from the mayor presenting the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget. The budget was presented but not voted on at that meeting.

Other agenda items included public hearings on zoning amendments for body art establishments and food trucks, as well as motions addressing fireworks enforcement, a MWRA fee increase, and changes to public comment rules. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published.

Board of Health votes on kratom regulations

The Revere Board of Health held a public meeting on June 25. The board was scheduled to vote on proposed regulations restricting the sale of kratom products in the city. It also received monthly reports on communicable diseases and inspectional services, and approved minutes from its May 28 meeting. The outcome of the kratom vote is not yet available; minutes have not been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings for the Revere City Council, Board of Health, or other city boards are listed for the next two weeks.

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