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Denial — National Grid petition to install a pole at 55 Walnut Ave: The council denied a petition from National Grid to install a pole across from 55 Walnut Avenue after discussion and a roll‑call vote. The clerk recorded the denial and the chair announced the petition had been denied.

Appointments confirmed: The council confirmed three appointments reported by the appointments subcommittee: Shaima Husani (Human Rights Commission reappointment), Lark Logan (Cultural Council), and Sheila Johnson (Human Rights Commission). The clerk recorded the confirmations by roll call.

Appropriations and transfers (capital, police MOAs, water & sewer): The council approved multiple appropriations and transfers by roll call:
- Appropriation to fund the memorandum of agreement with the Revere Police Patrol Officers Association (coverage July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027) — approved by roll call.
- Appropriation to fund the memorandum of agreement with the Revere Police Superior Officers Association (same coverage period) — approved by roll call.
- Transfer of $375,000 from the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund to several capital items (police vehicles, tasers lease, fire equipment, elections poll pads, IT equipment, DPW tree removal) — approved by roll call.
- Transfer from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Stabilization Fund of $265,000 to purchase three pieces of water and sewer equipment — approved by roll call.

Certified free cash and stabilization allocations: The CFO reported certified free cash of $4,450,000 and presented a plan to allocate percentages of that amount to multiple stabilization funds. The council approved transfers from free cash that included allocations to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund, Revere High School Stabilization Fund, Other Post‑Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust, Affordable Housing Trust Fund and a Drainage/Stormwater/Culvert Stabilization Fund; the council also approved a separate transfer of $93,476 from water & sewer retained earnings into the water and sewer stabilization fund.

Zoning and property actions: The council granted a special permit for 114 Shirley Avenue per the zoning subcommittee’s recommendation, and approved a conveyance of certain tax title properties to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund per the Economic Development subcommittee.

Public‑safety and streets motions: The council approved several motions addressing neighborhood safety and traffic: a request for increased police patrols on Cushman Ave; a request for pedestrian‑activated signal and crosswalk repainting at Revere Street near 356 Revere Street; and a request to the traffic commission to study lowering the speed limit on Campbell Ave. Some motions were referred to Ways & Means for financial impact analysis first (for example, a citywide signage program for speed bumps).

Parks and accessibility: The council ordered the mayor and parks director to arrange an ADA‑accessible porta‑potty at Sunny Myers Playground and requested a citywide cost analysis for ADA‑accessible porta‑potties at all playgrounds.

Environment and code enforcement: The council asked municipal inspections and the conservation commission to investigate illegal dumping along Sales Creek and to install straw bales or other measures to limit pollutants from entering the waterway; the motion was approved.

Other awards and ceremonial items: The council approved several certificates of commendation (including to high‑school athletes and local first responders) and confirmed routine appointments; these were passed by voice vote or unanimous assent where recorded.

Why this matters: The votes allocate funds, change capital priorities, affect police staffing and schedules, and direct municipal departments to act on safety, accessibility and environmental enforcement. Several items require administrative follow‑up such as contract execution, transfers into trust funds and committee reports back to the council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Revere City Council Meeting- 4/7/25","oneSentenceSummary","The council recorded multiple roll‑call votes and motions April 7, including denial of a National Grid pole petition, several confirmations, appropriations for capital and police contracts, and allocations from certified free cash to stabilization funds.","taxTitle","Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",5660,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611849,"Council debates term limits motion; measure referred to legislative affairs",960,5640000,6600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892854-eb246838735d4fdf83fab241d4cea2e4&start=5640&end=6600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892854-eb246838735d4fdf83fab241d4cea2e4/thumbnail_5640000.jpg","/articles/6611849/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Council-debates-term-limits-motion-measure-referred-to-legislative-affairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611849-b853791729d2ac2ac7ea7d30cd8a2918/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205728&Signature=NlvKmu7NyHl4MAUSwM4TBOtvGGb2SEmu70EdkckDq~uwJF5OHOhMEFmbnxAZAyG7TVZU~2jQk0Cw5qAEzGD72NMrLFlWoNv1p4ux6MeN9XZdKkiBmAY9KdoQCEIuitP5DBlJms69E9jX42tTdK5~MfX2scIKwqMZtlbbYBmuXCTNYUhWMVKQCIRfsgyr74oERzwgF6GEZ0FkHBg0vAwsDqsf83YzLi4DgrXIbAFEZeg2RTJTcONuBtxV3yANVLc14lW0scIBJkei3MZJqA7Y~1v4So3ualAN~ohBDrn3mLE2PSiOdskVtRCUwCgU-IyOVCsTOupEAhZGBXLwnxHjvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council President Silvestri brought forward a home‑rule petition on April 7 proposing term limits for elected officials in Revere; he framed the proposal as a measure to renew accountability and widen opportunities for new candidates.

Silvestri said polling and public sentiment support term limits and argued a proposed 10‑year cap would allow officials to make significant contributions while preventing entrenched incumbency. “I believe that serving our community is a noble endeavor, and that's why I proposed 10 years for an elected official,” he said during the floor debate.

The proposal drew immediate, robust debate. Councilor Argenzio opposed the change, arguing that voters should decide who serves: “If a voter is going to the ballot box and they're comfortable voting for an incumbent, we shouldn't be taking that right away from them,” he said. Several other councilors, including members who initially expressed interest in term limits, also explained why they ultimately would not support an immediate change, saying experience and continuity matter.

Councilor Kelly said she supports term limits and suggested the city might consider putting the question to voters via a ballot question or nonbinding referendum to gauge resident sentiment. Other councilors urged caution, saying regular elections already provide a check on incumbency and that enforced limits could remove effective leaders mid‑career.

Outcome: After extended discussion the council voted to refer the term‑limits home‑rule petition to the legislative affairs committee for further review and potential refinement. Councilors asked that the matter be studied, debated in committee and returned with recommendations rather than moving directly to a council vote or a home‑rule filing.

Why it matters: Term‑limit proposals touch on democratic choice, incumbency advantages and governance continuity. The referral preserves council discussion while sending the proposal to a committee where staff, legal counsel and members can develop options, including potential ballot language or alternate term lengths.","Council President Silvestri reintroduced a home‑rule petition to impose 10‑year term limits on elected officials. Councilors offered sharply divided views on the merits; after an extended floor debate the council referred the matter to the legislative affairs committee for further consideration.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611854,"Revere approves new police memoranda of agreement after nine months of bargaining",642,2277000,2919000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892854-eb246838735d4fdf83fab241d4cea2e4&start=2277&end=2919","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892854-eb246838735d4fdf83fab241d4cea2e4/thumbnail_2277000.jpg","/articles/6611854/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Revere-approves-new-police-memoranda-of-agreement-after-nine-months-of-bargaining","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611854-2c134f88b8b376aafff546a8ed1e56d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205728&Signature=Bx21B8ykepHYlFmhW8X-Ylel7DyZasYZTFKzDx99SZNtRQnEOzrM7Jw88TG9qZ2TWfRxKow3kt8v1UcrmyajHxJbSs8Ff2Of5Z3CY0ny7i7t4u4EXYHTiKp5mgn-SoJNt-tEm2fBhlb9wRIH1ZMfD~oLiXTQwgzHQH~1amUUk4PqfW4q~jiukvyJWOfJ1on9M6iQUJiXAid8LoHToPPn1Feg-gIGkBbCN51xXfkcH8DrjwnHrF829NRf~oHKGA4GdSm3jHQxJHd~Q5Cp65F9cIGE4omTjIIL5jtcvBeY5nSYK4IbCiLMrqY0h54LQHTMAQ~bNjs30kchWJmhKowjLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After roughly nine months of negotiations, the Revere City Council on April 7 approved appropriations to fund new memoranda of agreement with the Revere Police Patrol Officers Association and the Revere Police Superior Officers Association.

Mayor Keith and city negotiators told the council the agreements address recruitment and retention in a changing workforce and include schedule changes advocated by officers. Sergeant Joe Antonicola, speaking for the associations, said bargaining focused on “the needs of the current workforce and the demands of our officers,” and called the resulting deal a “fair deal for both the city of Revere and the police department.”

Key points: City officials said the contracts were the result of intensive negotiations and included changes the department sought; Sergeant Antonicola and another union representative highlighted scheduling changes that had been sought for many years. The mayor’s remarks described the agreements as an investment in working conditions and community safety.

Council action and funding: The council held separate roll‑call votes to approve the appropriations necessary to fund the two MOAs. Councilors voted in favor of the appropriations for both the Patrol Officers and the Superior Officers agreements; the clerk recorded affirmative roll calls for each appropriation, and the CFO noted these settlements will clear outstanding bargaining for the immediate future.

What the council recorded: The appropriation motions specified the MOA coverage period, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, and were approved by roll call. Councilors thanked the mayor, the administration’s negotiators and union leaders for reaching agreement.

Next steps: The CFO and administration will finalize funding allocations and execute the contracts. Councilors said they expect improved morale and scheduling to benefit officers and the community.","The City Council approved appropriations to fund MOAs with the Revere Police Patrol Officers Association and the Superior Officers Association that span July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; city and union leaders said the agreements include schedule changes and aim to improve recruitment and morale.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611859,"For Kids Only outlines expansion, warns state childcare vouchers frozen",839,393000,1232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892854-eb246838735d4fdf83fab241d4cea2e4&start=393&end=1232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892854-eb246838735d4fdf83fab241d4cea2e4/thumbnail_393000.jpg","/articles/6611859/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/For-Kids-Only-outlines-expansion-warns-state-childcare-vouchers-frozen","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611859-60c9b9e7dabad3cd020e9880f29858d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205728&Signature=C67JiX1AyeZmSdZe-VgAX1H7W~l2OhUWqcguBOwlGKK3Iuhccv6Pcuri4HN60xDdhngpPv9BO91Se0jZh2uH~ucnyqEOTw98rG1NLZ9Nvqw7yv0M03R14merKEAl0rRsn0VGUu-5n4OeTyspysTVCsbq~Q81w4fJvvVSf6EbyIKgyxU57vDqfIAZEfrl5ZkbgZZEQ9rlQwSvHeCsyOtAMD-W6cHlKfBl3wRE2b6JGGJsvRqcNWukUHuPmj8cJC1~LbegDOl92z3vu1a38Jb1t2O92BDuBUM2Ygd0ofXm2-oNF7SjSLgwl6M6fZtmzeevt3GWNCcKB7jFnQyWxQJYwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Debbie Neelan Keegan, co‑founder of the nonprofit For Kids Only after‑school programs, told the Revere City Council on April 7 that her organization provides daily care, transportation and therapeutic supports to school‑age children in Revere and neighboring cities and that the program recently won new grants to expand services.

The presentation — given during the council’s calendar item on community non‑profits — explained that For Kids Only operates a licensed school‑age program on Broadway serving about 105 children daily (kindergarten through fifth grade at the Broadway site) and that the organization serves roughly 1,600 children daily across multiple communities. Keegan said the Broadway site has about 40 seats available now and that some seats are provided free to families based on need.

Keegan said the program holds multiple funding streams, and described how those streams break down: “A substantial 53% of our children are funded through the state voucher program,” she said; “22% of our families do pay privately.” She listed additional sources including Department of Children and Families (DCF) contracts, Community Development Block Grant scholarship dollars, United Way partnerships and philanthropy from organizations named in the presentation packet.

Why this matters: Keegan said recent state funding actions have created immediate operational risk. “The state has frozen all childcare vouchers for income eligible families,” she told the council, and said the organization is relying more on philanthropy and emergency grants while advocates press state officials to restore voucher funding. Keegan added that For Kids Only continues to accept children with open DCF cases and families determined to be homeless under separate grant contracts; she said those children can attend year‑round and free of charge.

Council members asked about middle‑school programming, economic impacts and the effect of regional Head Start changes. Keegan said For Kids Only currently focuses on kindergarten through fifth grade at the Broadway site because of space limits, that the agency maintains a waiting list for middle‑school slots, and that she and the mayor have discussed potential use of school space and other sites to expand middle‑school services. “We have a huge wait list for middle schoolers,” she said. Keegan described an apprenticeship program at For Kids Only—22 apprentices in the organization, three from Revere—paid positions that pair employment and classroom learning; she said the program is the first of its kind in the Commonwealth.

Funding, staffing and service details: Keegan described program staffing and supports: a district director for Revere (Nick Jean Baptiste), a full‑time behavioral health coordinator and inclusion specialists; she said 65% of staff live in Revere and 70% are graduates of Revere High School. Keegan also said the program recently received a grant from Mass General Hospital to add mental‑health counseling.

Councilors thanked the presenters and encouraged outreach so that more Revere families know the program exists. Several councilors said expanded middle‑school seats and municipal support for local vouchers could widen access.

Looking ahead: Keegan asked the city and residents to help identify space, volunteers for enrichment classes and local resources while the group pursues state and philanthropic funding to expand capacity.","Representatives from For Kids Only described after‑school, summer and homeless‑family programming in Revere, said they can serve 40 additional children at the Broadway site, and warned that state childcare vouchers have been frozen, forcing reliance on philanthropy and grants.","actionData","errors"]

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