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Councilor urges fireworks outreach and asks mayor to summon MWRA over 6% rate hike
Summary
Councilor Maquena sought a citywide reminder that fireworks are illegal and moved that the mayor invite MWRA to explain a reported 6% rate increase; the motions drew council attention and requests for multilingual outreach.
Councilor Maquena introduced a motion reminding residents that fireworks are illegal in Revere City and urged multilingual distribution of the message to protect sensitive residents and reduce fire risk. "Los juegos pirotécnicos en Viv son ilegales," she said, adding concerns for residents with mental-health sensitivities and fire danger.
Councilor Maquena also moved that the mayor ask the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to meet with councilors and explain a reported 6% rate increase. "...pida que la MWRA que venga... y que nos explique por qué le subieron un 6%." The council recorded the motions and expressed support for outreach and transparency.
The meeting record shows the motion introduced and discussed; no MWRA representative was present to answer the rate question at the meeting. Councilors asked for broad communication to residents about the fireworks prohibition and for the mayor to reach out to MWRA to secure a briefing.
