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Confirmed appointments
- Maria Levita — Confirmed as chief of the Revere Police Department (roll call yes: Argencio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Greeno Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelly, McKenna, Novoselski, Zambuto, President Silvestri). See separate article.
- Danny Hernandez — Confirmed as director of veteran services (full roll call recorded; appointment confirmed). Hernandez described his military service and work with veterans and asked for council support for the veterans office.

Zoning, public‑works and petitions
- National Grid petition (3 True Street): Approved (petition to relocate Pole 556 approximately 10 feet; roll call recorded in favor). The petitioner said the move will remove a pole from a driveway and minimize customer impact.
- 529 Broadway LLC (five‑story, mixed‑use proposal): Public hearing opened and matter referred to the zoning committee for further review (residents raised concerns about massing, parking, traffic and sewer capacity).
- 114 Shirley Avenue (special permit): The zoning subcommittee voted to grant the special permit as amended; the council subsequently granted the special permit on roll call (conditions from site plan review and zoning subcommittee apply).
- Referred to public hearing: zoning amendments for battery energy storage systems (Chief of Planning & Community Development requested a public hearing).

Budget and fiscal transfers (FY2025 year end)
- General fund transfers to close FY2025 with no deficits: $1,437,901 approved on roll call to cover deficits and close the books (detailed line items recorded with the CFO).
- Water and sewer stabilization transfer: $2,000,000 transfer from the Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund to enterprise accounts approved on roll call to cover a revenue shortfall in the water/sewer enterprise for FY2025.
- Additional enterprise and payroll transfers: several smaller transfers were approved to close the fiscal year; free cash and stabilization accounts were used to avoid audit or tax‑rate impacts.

Licenses, enforcement and public‑safety motions
- Revocation hearing, Chapter 148 license (65122, Naples Road): Matter discussed; councilors cited apparent noncompliance with special‑permit conditions (fire lanes, locked gates, striping) and voted to table the revocation and request a full inspection and report from building and fire inspectors before further action.
- Motions passed: the council authorized or requested executive action on multiple public‑safety and neighborhood issues, including increased enforcement against unregistered dirt bikes and scooters (as amended to include sidewalk enforcement), a request to DCR to require construction workers to park at Wonderland Garage and bus crews to sites, and a request to MassDOT for skip lines at the Thomas Sela Way/Winthrop Avenue intersection on Revere Beach Parkway.

Community, veterans and labor
- Veterans: Danny Hernandez’s appointment was confirmed; the council approved installation of a memorial pole honoring WWII veteran Warren Francis Myers with an installation planned for Aug. 10 and asked veteran services to follow an application and vetting process for future memorials.
- Labor solidarity: The council approved a letter expressing support for Republic Services workers represented by Teamsters Local 25 and urged Republic Services to return to the bargaining table during an ongoing strike that councilors said is disrupting local trash collection in some communities.

Other motions and referrals
- The council asked the mayor to pursue $40,000 in city funding for the Home for Little Wanderers mental‑health contract for FY25–26 programming in local schools.
- The council approved a plaque dedication request for the new Alden Mills fire station and a motion congratulating the Revere Youth Baseball U‑10 all‑star team.
- Several items were referred to committee for follow‑up, including the rooming‑house enforcement motion (inspectional services to report on identification and enforcement procedures) and a motion to investigate fines for utilities that leave downed wires and boxes in streets or sidewalks.

Why it matters: The votes and referrals address immediate municipal operations — staffing in public safety and veteran services, year‑end fiscal housekeeping, public‑safety enforcement, and neighborhood quality‑of‑life issues. Several items require follow‑up from administrative departments or further committee review.

What’s next: Expect zoning committee review on large development applications, a building/fire inspection report on the Naples Road license matter, follow‑up on FY2025 accounting from the CFO, and administrative responses to council requests on construction parking, utility downed‑wire enforcement and public‑safety operations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Revere City Council Meeting 7/28/25","oneSentenceSummary","At its July meeting the Revere City Council confirmed two department appointments, approved budget and enterprise fund transfers to close FY2025, approved several petitions and passed motions on worker solidarity, public safety and local projects; several zoning and enforcement items were referred for further review.","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},6506972,"Neighbors, council express traffic, scale and parking concerns at 529 Broadway mixed‑use proposal",1632,1629000,3261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5490046-a0aa5845175496afe3b21a0f6a51a27a&start=1629&end=3261","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5490046-a0aa5845175496afe3b21a0f6a51a27a/thumbnail_1629000.jpg","/articles/6506972/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Neighbors-council-express-traffic-scale-and-parking-concerns-at-529-Broadway-mixeduse-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506972-a7fd91a548f0f430b54849358ebdb4e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775204053&Signature=iGlNiNDzNU8Hvqse2qiwwk2Hg8abHQDpxrens2GEBt5vvH5hr~ISexn7UDDiz2qzCOdPoo9W892xSMxaAgilQq-sLln996JYL2jU~m5ezoEMYufUsak7SdmwlPnASYccJCZnvIN8nxuiWuSlGAtPf2dcMdiBzTqz9hJVRTXe9Kr0vCAqxVA1hU8pLskVSplfUFyMW~veug1iYh5U~dbEbuDeuAjkMZvH1DAMyPtoIyNd18dy9X6rzf1jc6JpY1pbpWFdJr~5wyIJ5Eq8IFz7k-VQBqCvP~8XrOEnO9SxxlAYesMpHloL2YpgY4HbU9v02g9QRBGo1QWKFuWK~MaysA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere City Council opened a public hearing on an application by 529 Broadway LLC seeking a special permit to raise a nonconforming structure and build a five‑story mixed‑use building at 529 Broadway. The applicant’s team described a 4‑story residential block above podium retail with 61 parking spaces and rooftop gardens; residents and several councilors said the project is oversized for the lot and would worsen traffic, parking and neighborhood character.

Attorney Larry Simeone presented the applicant and described the property as a nonconforming site in the General Business (RB) district. Architect David Barsi said the plan proposes roughly 116 residential units above ground‑floor retail and about 61 parking spaces “mostly directed towards servicing the retail as opposed to the tenants.” Barsi said the design uses interior light wells and rooftop landscaping to bring light into deep units and that a shadow study shows limited shadow impacts except when the sun is low in December.

Several neighbors opposed the project at the hearing. Marie Shand, who said she has lived in Revere more than 80 years, called the proposal a “giant monster” and said it would block her view and reduce sunshine at her custom‑built home. She questioned market demand and said she feared the building could later be used for subsidized housing if units do not rent. Another resident, identifying an address on Beach Street, said the parcel is too small for the proposed density, that it would require variances, and argued the city should instead focus dense development in areas already designated for heavier growth such as Shirley Avenue.

Councilors raised neighborhood and infrastructure concerns. Councilor McKenna said the applicant previously agreed to tiering to reduce the building’s massing; she said she did not see that in the presentation and asked the developer to work further with residents. Councilor Kelly said she accepts redevelopment of nonconforming structures but not an enlargement that removes setbacks and places units “on the sidewalks, no setbacks.” She also raised capacity concerns for wastewater under the 2010 consent decree and asked whether the sewer system can absorb the added demand.

Architect Barsi said the project’s parking strategy reflects local one‑vehicle ownership patterns for small units and that the podium would reserve parking largely for retail. He said design revisions have been considered after neighborhood meetings and that the applicant has been working to improve the streetscape along Broadway.

Action: The council opened and closed the public hearing and referred the special‑permit application to the zoning committee for further review and site plan review. The zoning committee will review project specifics, potential design modifications and any related variances or waivers.

Why it matters: The proposal would materially change the Broadway corridor at a site long occupied by automotive and retail uses and raises questions about scale, infrastructure capacity, parking and neighborhood character. Councilors and residents requested further design work, clearer parking and wastewater capacity analysis, and additional engagement before any council vote on a special permit.

What’s next: The item was referred to the zoning committee for detailed consideration, community engagement and any required zoning or site‑plan conditions.","A public hearing on a proposal to replace an existing auto‑body and retail site with a five‑story, 116‑unit mixed‑use building at 529 Broadway drew residents’ opposition over shadows, traffic and neighborhood fit; the council referred the matter to the zoning committee.",{"_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},6506975,"Revere council confirms Maria Levita as police chief",1180,370000,1550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5490046-a0aa5845175496afe3b21a0f6a51a27a&start=370&end=1550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5490046-a0aa5845175496afe3b21a0f6a51a27a/thumbnail_370000.jpg","/articles/6506975/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Revere-council-confirms-Maria-Levita-as-police-chief","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506975-66ae0f016f6d717a0ccdb760c360e198/orig.mp4?Expires=1775204053&Signature=JeyxaVtgGfqBiomIG75m57fwxHjm--JM1IdmI~lmcmhGXUfxOl-Bo0a4Iww8g2g2nLvtyV9OVsOZTlbikjQb-Oe3Yr9dXzt3O8VPIXCFhUN~z3ZIdPlIQxWwko9mKTqIYhUPtdfVR-ZpIcLcDK3VzbTAIqS06iOt365B8VQWzIU7UloG0jsrBtywt4zTqEf5C8qOYtLQMKTx8rfIWvIV~XdUSmC2AZZVQCwOeZl1eTkYZvZNbRCkkw0QZolHpT7iFhWh3C4~Ceas~2KkfA9cdGVAsISWJrDuSg6H37mOhpaW6FZJOgVp64WY0gdJiL2zZHNYAD8burW26mePNAEIIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere City Council on a unanimous roll call confirmed Captain Maria Levita as chief of the Revere Police Department at its July meeting, affirming the mayor's interim appointment after Chief Callahan's June 30 departure.

Mayor Patrick Keith told the council he appointed Levita after a “rigorous, interview panel process” that included outside interviewers and the colonel from the Providence Police Department. Keith said four candidates were interviewed and that Levita had served in supervisory roles in Revere for decades.

Levita, who had served as interim chief since Callahan left at the end of June, told the council staffing and officer wellness are her top priorities. “We need everyone to take ownership, do some recruiting, get some people interested in sitting for the exam that are Revere residents,” she said. She said the department also recently implemented a “brand new, 4 and 4 patrol shift, with an eye toward officer wellness and a balance of work life.” She added she will emphasize “open communication” with personnel: “My phone's always on,” Levita said.

The appointment drew praise from multiple councilors, who cited Levita's long service in the department and experience leading investigations and community partnerships. Councilor McKenna noted the confirmation marked a historic milestone: Levita is the first woman to serve as chief of the Revere Police Department.

Action and vote: The council voted on a roll call: Councilor Argencio — Yes; Cogliandro — Yes; Giannino — Yes; Greeno Sawaya — Yes; Haas — Yes; Jaramillo — Yes; Kelly — Yes; McKenna — Yes; Novoselski — Yes; Zambuto — Yes; Council President Mark Silvestri — Yes. The motion to confirm the appointment carried and Levita was sworn in.

Why it matters: The confirmation gives Levita formal authority to implement staffing and program changes the department described publicly in the weeks after Chief Callahan's resignation. Levita emphasized partnerships with behavioral‑health providers and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for officers — steps councilors said they would support.

What’s next: Councilors offered city support and asked Levita to keep them updated on recruitment, staffing levels, and expansion of crisis‑response partnerships with local providers.","The Revere City Council unanimously confirmed Captain Maria Levita as chief of the Revere Police Department after the mayor described a multi‑candidate selection process and Levita outlined staffing and behavioral‑health priorities.","actionData","errors"]

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