׉?4ׁB!™×‘C‘טšÍUÍUÍru׉œ“׉ Ú7cassandra://_RKzaPIxIyYPoGbb72Hg5mit45DyMn0mWl-PwPT0F1YÎê;Í`Í'Íp׉ Ú7cassandra://2O_a5S2Z2mqiK74GVl4VcwyJ8x-8pZxqGVV3biFJQ2g͹1Í`ÍÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://RgPeitHm0_CUWp_O164vi8-5b-gr91WqF8RHWd4boBkÍ9Í`ÌỐ×j!’4\^DŒ^÷‘× ×j!’4\^DŒ^÷ Í°ÍÌà 9ׁH»http://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׈E×j!’3\^DŒ^öô׉EÚ §YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 36, No.22 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday City Presents George V. Colella Academic Awards; City of Revere Community Scholarship Presentation 781-286-8500 Friday, June 5, 2026 Rep. Giannino honors U.S. Marine Veteran and Retired Revere Police Officer John Cafarelli at 2nd R CONGRATULATIONS: Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr., and the City Council of Revere, recognized the students of the Revere Public Schools for their academic achievement with the presentation of the 2026 George V. Colella Academic Awards and from the City of Revere Community Scholarship Committee the 2026 Revere High School recipients. George V. Colella Award recipient, Alexis Leona Feldman of the Abraham Lincoln School, joined by her family members, educators, City Council President Anthony T. Zambuto, Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio and Schools Supt. Dr. Dianne Kelly. See inside for photo highlights. (Advocate Photos by Emily Harney) Mayor proposes $322.6M budget, warns of future funding challenges By Barbara Taormina T he City Council referred Mayor Patrick Keefe’s $322.6 million city budget proposal to the Ways and Means Subcommittee. Keefe introduced the 2027 budget at this week’s council meeting and CFO Richard Viscay ran through the numbers. He said he was pleased to introduce the budget, which he described as “a culmination of good governance and fiscal prudence.” “We will not live above our means,” said Keefe, who stressed the budget represents a meager 1.8 percent structural increase, the smallest increase in the Boston area. “We all know that with infl ation, we are doing more but spending less,” he added. Keefe credited new technology, a strong work ethic and effi ciencies across the board for a successful budget. Viscay then took over and took the council through the money coming into the city and the amounts Revere is expecting to spend. Viscay began with $332.6 million in revenue. The city estimates it will collect $133.2 million in property taxes, which includes $3.6 million in new growth. “We can’t raise taxes any higher than they are,” said Viscay. “We tax to the levy limit.” Viscay said that is important for residents to understand, and there is no truth to the talk that PROPOSES | SEE Page 7 ecently, State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) proudly honored Revere’s John Cafarelli at the 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Day ceremony, which was held in the Massachusetts State House’s historic House Chamber. Hosted by the ExecAnnual Statewide Military Appreciation Day Special to Th e Advocate utive Offi ce of Veterans Services (EOVS) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Legislature, the event recognized the contributions of veterans, activeduty service members and military families from across Massachusetts. 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Revere is expected to receive $2.2 million over 17 years from the opioid settlement. Massachusetts is expected to receive more than $900 million in the settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The state’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund will receive 60 percent of the award. while the remaining 40 percent is divided among cities and towns. Public Health Director Lauren Buck and Nicole Palermo and CarrieAnn Salemme from the city’s Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Initiatives program met with the council to present an update on the city’s opioid abatement “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated spending plan. Funds from the settlement must be used for prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services and must be approved by the City Council. Buck began the presentation with encouraging news. Since 2016, Revere has seen a 10 percent decrease in opioid deaths each year. “We’re hoping and expecting to see this trend continue,” Buck told the council. Buck also said that in 2022 there were 149 calls to police for help with an overdose. In 2025, that number had dropped to 55 calls. Buck said that from 2025 to 2026 the opioid abatement program will have spent $211,143. The money is being used for housing, community engagement and prevention and harm reduction, which included funds for basic needs and street medicine. Salemme then described the outcomes of those efforts. Thirteen individuals were placed in housing at sober homes, and they were supported by a high-intensity case manager. This branch of the program cost $97,000. The program spent $13,000 on its Narcan distribution effort. Through the program, 178 businesses and 298 employees received Narcan training. In 2026, 358 units of Narcan have been distributed throughout the community. For harm reduction, $69,000 was spent meeting basic needs of individuals and providing street medicine. Over the course of the year, 15 people met with the street physician for a total of 50 times. Through these eff orts, individuals have been able to sustain independent living and sobriety for the first time in many years. Buck proposed a budget of $271,805 for 2027 with $97,000 for housing, $73,000 for prevention and community engagement and $73,000 for harm reduction. Despite the progress, Buck said there are still individuals in Revere that need help. “We feel we need to spend this money effi ciently and eff ectively,” she said. Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna took a moment to thank Buck, Salemme and Palermo for all their work. McKenna mentioned several people from Beachmont who were helped back up on their feet thanks to the opioid abatement program. City Council Reconsiders Vote to Remove Hall’s Corner Traffic Island By Barbara Taormina T he City Council approved a motion from Councillor-atLarge Michelle Kelley to reconsider the prevailing substitute motion by Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino to request that the DPW remove the traffi c island at Hall’s Corner. At their meeting on May 18, Kelley presented a motion to have the Traffic Commission and the Public Works Department evaluate the traffi c island at Hall’s Corner. Kelley noted there have been repeated vehicle strikes to the island and she recommended safety improvements, such as refl ective yellow curb paint, delineator posts or warning signs. However, Councillor Giannino said the island has a history of confusion and accidents. Giannino proposed a substitute motion to request that the DPW remove the island and the council agreed. But at this week’s meeting, Kelley asked the council to reconsider the vote to remove the island. “I think it’s acting as a traffi c calming measure,” she said. Kelley proposed asking the Traffic Commission what types of improvements would provide the greatest amount of safety. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said he drives in that area of the city a lot and the Hall’s Corner intersection is bad. However, Novoselsky said the island is a traffi c calming measure. He proposed leaving the island in place and improving it to make it more visible to drivers. Giannino said any improvement at Hall’s Corner would be a plus. He reiterated that there have been numerous car accidents at the site. “I’m all for any improvements,” he said. The council voted to seek a recommendation from the Traffi c Commission. 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The bill passed the House of Representatives 155-1. “Ensuring that our laws keep up with advancements in technology is critical,” said Representative Michael S. Day (DStoneham), House Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. “This bill prohibits the possession of drones and robots equipped to harm others and ensures clear civil rights protections for our residents.” H.5443 An Act relative to increasing access to epinephrine The bill allows an authorized entity to acquire and maintain a supply of epinephrine autoinjectors from a wholesaler approved by the Department of Public Health (DPH), and allows an employee or agent of an authorized entity who has completed a training program to use epinephrine autoinjectors, on the premises of or in connection with the authorized entity, to provide or administer epinephrine to any individual they believe in is experiencing anaphylaxis. The bill passed the House of Representatives 154-0. “Today, the House of Representatives acted to help save lives during anaphylactic emergencies,” Representative Marjorie C. Decker (DCambridge), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health. “What we did today was ensure that more people will have access to lifesaving tools like EpiPens when every second matters. This legislation is about preventing tragedy, expanding access, and making sure fewer families have to mourn the loss of a loved one from a preventable death.” H.5441 An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus The bill requires DPH, in conMASS. HOUSE | SEE Page 11 Jessica Ann Giannino State Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco State Representative Lawrence A. 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