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Revere honors its Bravest at solemn Firefighters Memorial Day ceremony
IN GREAT COMPANY: Local Republicans were well represented at last Thursday’s fundraiser for Governor Charlie Baker at the Reel House in East Boston. Pictured from left to right, are: Joe Herd, Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, Governor Charlie Baker, former Senate President Robert Travaglini, Revere’s Director of Finance George Anzuoni, and owner of the Boston Red Sox Larry Lucchino. (Courtesy photo)
REMEMBERING THE FALLEN: Retired Lt. James Caramello reads the names of Revere firefighters lost in the line of duty during the city’s solemn 69th Revere Firefighters Memorial Day on June 11 at the Alden Mills Point of Pines Fire Station. See more photos inside on pages 12-13. (Advocate photo by Al Terminiello)
Mayor presents FY’18 budget to City Council
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t’s budget season in Revere again. The Revere City Council started reviewing Mayor Brian Arrigo’s budget on June 12. The FY 2018 city budget includes salary increases negotiated with the Dept. of Public Works, police and fire unions. However, overall non-school spend-
ing increases were held under 3 percent. The City Council applauded Arrigo on the budget. “You did a great job,” said Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino. “It’s a very lean budget.” “I couldn’t find any mistakes,” Councillor-at-Large Steve Morabito added. Arrigo said the proposed
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budget does not tap into rainy day funds at all. Additionally, the city added $1 million in free cash to its reserves this year. Ward Six Councillor Charles Patch asked the mayor if Omar Boukili, the mayor’s chief administrative officer, will still be working for the
he city of Revere honored their fallen firefighters. The 69th Revere Firefighters Memorial Day was held on June 11 at the Alden Mills Point of Pines Fire Station. The event was to honor Revere firefighters who have passed away or died in the line of duty. Mayor Brian Arrigo offered families and friends prayers and gratitude for their family member’s service.
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MEMORIAL DAY | SEE PAGE 21
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