The City of Revere has a number of Boards and Commissions that help oversee or run major city functions. Most of these Boards and Commissions are open and available for qualified and interested city residents to join.* Scroll down for the full list of active boards and current membership.
Mayor Brian Arrigo urges residents with an interest in joining to apply to be a member of a board or commission. "I suspect that in a City of over 62,000 residents, there are many bright and imaginative people who could offer new ideas and insights to the local government's function," said the Mayor, announcing "I'm looking for those people."
Note the following list of Boards and Commissions are available to members of the public. Total members and expired or open seats are noted. Current members with expired or expiring terms must re-apply if they wish to be considered for renewal.
Below is a description of all Boards and Commissions, with a list of existing members and terms. Board Chairs/Presidents are listed in Bold.
Assessors
The Board of Assessors consists of three members appointed by the Mayor. Under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 58 to 65C, the Board of Assessors fall under the jurisdiction of the Commission of Revenue to value real and personal property fairly and accurately. In accordance to such laws, the board also administers motor vehicle excise, exemption and abatement programs.
Name
Last Name
Membership Exp.
Dana
Brangiforte
2/1/2018
Mathew
McGrath
6/18/2020
John
Verrengia
11/14/2019
Board of Health
The Board of Health is committed to protecting the public health, safety and welfare of the City’s residents and visitors through the enforcement of State and Local Laws and bylaws, codes and regulations.
First Name
Last Name
Memberhsip Expiration
Craig
Castanza
10/1/2022
Drew
Bunker
10/01/2024
Nezha
Louaddi
10/1/2022
Conservation Commission
The Revere Conservation Commission works in conjunction with the Mayor's Office, the City Council and other city departments and boards particularly with the Inspectional Services Department, Planning Department and Department of Public Works.
The control of activities is achieved through permitting required under Chapter 131 Section 40 of Massachusetts General Laws (The Wetlands Protection Act) and Title 16 of The Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere. The Revere Conservation Commission is also responsible for enforcement activities resulting from violations of the Wetlands Protection Act and Title 16.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
Toby
Cassidy
04/03/2023
Brian
Averback
07/12/2023
Joseph
LaValle
9/24/2022
Nicholas
Rudolph
07/12/2023
Ann
Raponi
7/24/2020
Heather
Legere
05/06/2023
John
Shue
09/23/2023
Cultural Council
The Revere Cultural Council is responsible for recommending and overseeing mini-grants that are distributed from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to Revere entities. The Council can have up to 22 members.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
Paul
Argenzio
05/04/2018
Vanessa
Biasella
11/27/2020
Denise
Sao Pedro
11/14/2019
Brendan
O'Brien
12/7/2023
Debora
Guimaraes
12/7/2023
Catherine
Daze
12/7/2023
Qin
Li
12/7/2023
Yesenia
Arango
12/7/2023
Disability Commission
The Commission on Disabilities works to increase opportunities and remove barriers for people with disabilities by facilitating full and equal participation in all aspects of life within the City of Revere, and assures compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
Ralph
DeCicco
11/14/2022
Pauline
Perno
10/29/2024
Mario
Grimanis
09/01/2024
Asmaa
Abou-Fouda
12/7/2023
Jason
Barone-Cichocki
12/7/2023
Elder Affairs
The Board directs the Elder Affairs Department to support the independence of seniors within the City of Revere by advocating for services, programs, and activities to meet their needs. Each member shall be a minimum of sixty years of age. Members shall be residents of the City, and shall serve for terms of three years.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
Irma
Accettullo
1/28/2025
Vincent
Cammarata
1/28/2025
Ann
Eagan
1/28/2025
Agnes
Ferrioli
1/28/2025
Amedeo
Iocco
1/28/2022
Patricia
Manzo
1/28/2025
Joseph
Piccardi
1/28/2025
Lorraine
Repoli
1/28/2025
Thelma
Smith
1/28/2025
Mary
Vigliotta
William
Reedy
Denise
Rampelberg
01/28/2024
Eleanor
Vieira
01/28/2024
Linda
Doherty
01/28/2024
Robert P.
Hanlon
01/28/2024
Sandi
Lozier
01/28/2024
Election Commission
In 1952, the Board of Election Commissioners was established through Chapter 424 of the Acts of 1952, An Act Abolishing the Board of Registrars of Voters of the City of Revere and Establishing a Board of Election Commissioners. The Special Act of the Massachusetts Legislature is part of the City Charter of the City of Revere. The Board of Election Commissioners consists of four persons, of whom two shall always represent each one of the two leading political parties, as defined in section one of chapter fifty of the Massachusetts General Laws. Appointments to the Board of Election Commissioners are for four years beginning April first, except that any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term.
The Board organizes annually in the month of April to choose a Chairman. The Secretary keeps a full and accurate record of the proceedings of the Board meetings and shall cause such notices as the Board may require to be properly posted.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expired
John
Cammarata
4/1/2024
Paul
Fahey
Ex-oficio
Elizabeth
Dixon
4/1/2024
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners operate under State and Federal regulations to oversee projects, vote on the annual budget and sanction the management of the Revere Housing Authority.
First Name
Last Name
Membership
Membership Expiration
Richard
Viscay
Mayoral Appointment
3/16/2025
Henry
Mancini
Mayoral Appointment
2/1/2023
Anthony
Perrone
Mayoral Appointment
11/12/2022
Fatou
Drammeh
Mayoral Appointment
3/13/2022
George
Anzuoni
State Appointment
Human Rights Commission
It is the policy of the city of Revere, including its employees, agents and officials, to protect the constitutional, civil and humanrights of all people within the city and to promote understanding among individuals and groups in the city through improving the quality of discourse and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
Lynn
Alexis
9/14/2024
Reverend Timothy
Bogertman
9/14/2022
Chris
Bright
9/14/2023
Chief David
Callahan
9/14/2023
Lourenço
Garcia
9/14/2023
Chaimaa Mansour
Hossaini
10/5/2024
Janine
Marra
10/5/2022
Rachid
Moukhabir
9/14/2022
Kourou
Pich
9/14/2022
Kathi Anne
Reinstein
10/5/2023
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board is responsible for conducting oversight of the management and operations of the Revere Public Library. The Board advises the Director of the Library on such matters as programming, acquisition, and accessibility, among other library matters.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
John
Dove
12/19/2019
Mark
Ferrante
11/14/2019
Paul
Ring
6/3/2022
Stephanie
Carvalho
12/7/2023
Frank
Schettino
1/25/2018
Nancy
Sponpinato
11/14/2019
Lisa
Mirasolo
1/25/2018
Toby
Pearlstein
12/7/2023
License Commission
The Licensing Commission works to ensure that all licensed businesses under its purview operate in a manner to protect the public safety and serve the common good in accordance with rules, regulations, local ordinances, and state laws.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
Linda
Guinasso
6/6/2022
Daniel
Occena
6/8/2026
Robert
Selevitch
6/4/2024
Planning Board
Duties of the Planning Board include enforcing the rules and regulations governing the subdivision of land within the City of Revere by virtue of the authority granted by the M.G.L. Ch. 41, Sec 81. The Planning Board also makes recommendations to the City Council with respect to amendments to the Revere Revised Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
Louis
Ciarlone
3/9/2023
Anthony
DelVecchio
3/10/2016
John
DeSimone
3/9/2023
vacant
James
O'Brien
2/8/2021
Juan Pablo
Jaramillo
01/01/2023
Cathy
Penn
01/01/2024
vacant
Sal
Amico
01/01/2023
Public Art Commission
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
Joanne
McKenna
03/22/2023
Erin
McCarthy
03/22/2024
Rob
Ziertan
03/22/2022
Brian
Harkins
03/22/2023
Kirsten
Green
03/22/2023
Naomi
DeMauro
06/30/2023
Retirement Board
The City’s retirement system is governed by Massachusetts Law and overseen by the state Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC). The Board administers retirement benefits for eligible City of Revere employees in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32, and 840 CMR.
First
Last
Membership
Term Exp.
Richard
Viscay
City Auditor
Ex Officio
Gennaro
Cataldo
Board's Choice
James
Caramello
Elected
Sean
Manion
Elected
John
Henry
Mayor's Appointment
Site Plan Review
The Site Plan Review process and committee is governed by Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17.17 as established by the City Council. The purpose of Site Plan Review is to ensure that the design and layout of new commercial, industrial, and residential developments will be beneficial to the neighborhoods and environment of the City of Revere. Site Plan Review is required for all new construction projects over 1,000 gross square feet of building area.
Site Plan Review is held every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers in City Hall and is presided over by the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC). Site Plan Review applications are due by Wednesday at 4PM for the following week’s Site Plan Review meeting; late applications will be reviewed at the next meeting. Information on Site Plan Review applications can be found on the “Permitting Applications” section below. For further assistance or Site Plan Review scheduling, please contact Julie DeMauro at (781) 286-8182.
First Name
Last Name
Membership
Paul
Argenzio
City Staff (DPW)
Chris
Bright
City Staff (Fire)
Ralph
Decicco
City Staff (Disability)
Mike
Murphy
City Staff
Nicholas
Rystrom
City Staff (Engineering)
Frank
Stringi
City Staff (Planning)
Louis
Cavagnaro
City Staff (Building)
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission is the regulatory body that oversees all traffic, and parking regulations in the City of Revere.
First Name
Last Name
Membership
Paul
Argenzio
City Staff (DPW)
Chris
Bright
City Staff (Fire)
David
Callahan
City Staff (Police)
Nicholas
Rystrom
City Staff (Engineer)
Frank
Stringi
City Staff (Planning)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The mission of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to hear and decide applications in a timely, professional, and impartial manner for property owners requesting variances of the Zoning Ordinances, appealing decisions of the Building Inspector, or requesting comprehensive permits pursuant to MGL Chapter 40B.
First Name
Last Name
Membership Expiration
Alfred
Buccilli
6/30/2016
Aklog
Limeneh
6/30/2024
John
Lopes
11/12/2022
Arthur
Pelton
6/30/2023
Michael
Tucker
6/22/2025
Hazem
Hamdan
10/01/2024
James
O'Brien
Mayor Proposed Boards
In Mayor Brian Arrigo's 2020 Inaugural Address, he proposed a number of new City Boards, which will be submitted for consideration to the City Council.
Airport Hazard Committee
The Airport Hazard Committee is a new collaboration between residents, businesses, and local government advocating for greater mitigation from Massport to offset increased traffic, noise, and pollution from the continued expansion of Logan Airport.
Faith-Based Advisory Group
The Faith-Based Advisory Group will provide an opportunity to bring together the city's vibrant, diverse array of religious backgrounds and beliefs. The advisory group will convene to discuss their needs, concerns, and hopes for the city in order to effectively communicate these to City Hall and Revere residents.
Youth Leadership Council
The Youth Leadership Council offers the city's young people the opportunity to engage in municipal politics and develop leadership within their community. Youth will discuss matters impacting their lives in the city and work on programming meant to engage other young people in community life.