The Revere Human Rights Commission on Nov. 6 described plans for a series of six community "circle" listening sessions across the city’s six wards, part of a grant application submitted to the local cultural council through the Mass Cultural Council.

Commissioner Pich, who originally proposed the circle idea, told the commission the sessions aim "to solicit information from the community and learning about the community and getting feedback" on local needs and priorities. Commissioners said the listening sessions would gather qualitative information to share with the mayor and other municipal leaders.

Commissioners discussed logistics at length: the grant is a reimbursement-style award (applicants spend funds up front and are reimbursed if the grant is awarded), the commission already has a $1,000 allocation from the city, and the grant request includes facilitator fees and venue costs. Director Morabito noted the commission can use existing city spaces—community rooms at municipal buildings, VFW halls, or partner apartment community rooms—and offered staff help with outreach. The commission also flagged transportation, childcare and food as possible supports to boost participation.

Several commissioners recommended working with ward councillors to help recruit attendees and suggested using community liaisons and social media for outreach. Commissioner Johnson said beginning sessions in early 2026 would be preferable because of current federal and state-level disruptions and year-end pressures. Commissioner Taichi and others proposed a short planning session to align messaging, and volunteers agreed to draft a single-page outreach document for councilors, social posts and flyers.

The commission discussed how to capture results: they plan to identify a consistent note‑taker or researcher to synthesize themes across sessions, with a master report intended for public posting and for briefing the mayor and city council. Commissioners also discussed using trained circle practitioners to facilitate the sessions; Commissioner Pich and others said at least one skilled facilitator should be present at each circle and that commissioners will attend in pairs so no single commissioner bears all responsibilities.

No final dates were set; commissioners said they expect grant award notifications in January and will use November–December to complete planning and outreach.