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Council unanimously names corner at Washington Ave. and Malden St. 'Serino's Corner' in honor of retired officer
Summary
The council approved a late motion to name the corner of Washington Avenue and Malden Street (661 Washington Ave.) “Serino’s Corner” to honor the late Richard T. Serino Sr.; family members spoke in support at the meeting.
The Revere City Council on June 23 approved a late-motion order to collaborate with the mayor on placing a memorial and naming the corner of Washington Avenue and Malden Street — 661 Washington Ave. — “Serino’s Corner” in honor of retired police officer Richard T. Serino Sr.
Why it matters: The action memorializes a long-time Revere police officer and community member, creating an on-the-ground tribute at a site the family identified in public remarks.
Council action and family remarks: Under a suspension of the rules, council members presented a late motion to create a memorial and rename the corner; roll call approved the order unanimously. Richard J. Serino and other family members addressed the council in support, describing the late officer’s military service, decades with the Revere Police Department and longstanding ties to 661 Washington Ave. The family described the neighborhood outpouring following the recent house fire that claimed Serino’s life and said the memorial would be a meaningful tribute to his service.
Action: The council’s order directs the mayor and city council to collaborate on installing a memorial at the corner and renaming it Sereno’s Corner (transcript spelling: “Serino’s Corner”) at 661 Washington Ave.; the council recorded the unanimous “Aye” vote and ordered the motion “so ordered.”
Ending: The council presented a commemorative coin to the Serino family on the council floor and moved on to the next agenda item.
