Meeting Minutes: City Council's Committee on Community Business Development
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025 Governing Body: City Council's Committee on Community Business Development Meeting Type: Committee Meeting Attendees:
- Councilman Marchese
- Councilman Hanlon
- Councilman Garcia
- Councilman Matewsky
Executive Summary: The City Council's Committee on Community Business Development convened to consider a petition for a new auto repair license for Romero Auto Repair at 2081 Revere Beach Parkway. The committee heard testimony from the petitioner, Mr. Romero, and discussed the business's operational plans, its history at the location, and its impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Following discussion, the committee voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the petition to the full City Council.
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
- The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.
- Roll Call:
- Councilman Marchese: Present
- Councilman Hanlon: Present
- Councilman Garcia: Present
- Councilman Matewsky: Present
- Four members were present, establishing a quorum.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
- All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
III. Petition for New Auto Repair License: Romero Auto Repair
- Agenda Item: Petition of Council Stephanie Martins, as president, requesting a new auto repair license for Romero Auto Repair at 2081 Revere Beach Parkway.
- Motion: A motion was made and seconded to invite the petitioner, Mr. Romero, to speak.
- Discussion with Petitioner (Mr. Romero):
- Business Name: The business will retain the name "Andrade Auto Service."
- Location History: The location at 2081 Revere Beach Parkway has operated as an auto service business for approximately 25 years, previously a gas station.
- Petitioner's Experience: Mr. Romero stated this is his first business as an owner but confirmed he has extensive experience working at this specific location with the previous owner, his cousin. He is purchasing the business from his cousin.
- Services Offered: Mr. Romero clarified that the business will focus on tires and mechanical work, explicitly stating: "No, no body work." He confirmed no spray painting or body work would be conducted.
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Parking Capacity: The property is permitted for approximately nine (9) vehicles to be parked.
- Neighborhood Impact: Council members emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean and well-managed operation due to the residential nature of the surrounding neighborhood (Lewis Street, Gladstone Street, Paris, Bailey, and new apartments on Revere Beach Parkway).
- Previous Ownership: Council members noted that the previous owners had a positive track record with no reported issues.
- Committee Deliberation:
- Council members expressed confidence in Mr. Romero given his familial connection to the previous owner and his prior work experience at the location.
- The committee stressed the expectation for the business to operate cleanly and respectfully within the neighborhood.
- Motion: Councilman Matewsky moved for favorable action on the petition.
- Second: The motion was seconded.
- Vote:
- Outcome: The motion for favorable action passed unanimously.
- Votes For: 4 (Councilman Marchese, Councilman Hanlon, Councilman Garcia, Councilman Matewsky)
- Votes Against: 0
- Abstentions: 0
IV. Adjournment
- Motion: A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.
- Second: The motion was seconded.
- Vote:
- Outcome: The motion to adjourn passed unanimously.
- Votes For: 4 (Councilman Marchese, Councilman Hanlon, Councilman Garcia, Councilman Matewsky)
- Votes Against: 0
- Abstentions: 0
- The meeting was adjourned.