The are haunted houses around Revere and then there are terrifyingly spooky houses like John DiLiegro’s "spooky" house at 73 Aurelia Sylvia Dr. The house has everything Halloween, including a graveyard, zombies, witches, a two story ghost and numerous other…
Month: October 2010
Video vanguard Squire Road studio played host to most popular campaign ad of the year; bigger things on the horizon
One of the hottest new political commercials in the nation had its roots right on Squire Road at the Sound & Media Vision studios. Republican 4th Congressional District challenger Sean Bielat released one of the most talked about campaign ads…
Senior Center receives five new computers as Mass General Hospital’s ARCH program
When Revere’s Ty Smith learned how to use a computer at the Revere Senior Center, the first thing she did was look up information about her new doctor – and it was quite a litigious experience. “I’ll never forget my…
Rizzo-Rotondo controversy continues – Will the Ethics Commission sort it out?
A week after fantastic ethical allegations were made against Councillor George Rotondo, now there are questions about whether or not the allegations were manufactured by Councillor Dan Rizzo’s campaign or someone associated with it. Rizzo vehemently denied those allegations this…
Eight was enough – Turnovers plague Revere in lopsided loss to the Bulldogs
Friday night’s game between The Revere Patriots and the Lynn English Bulldogs started out well when senior Quentin Wesley took the ball 77-yards for a touchdown on the opening drive. With the point after by Jeff Simbert the Patriots had…
Down To The Wire – Races are too close to call
With the election next week, many of you who plan to vote already know who you will be voting for and why. The onslaught of radio and television advertisements and the general overhanded nature of newspaper and Internet coverage, will…
Arrest Report 10-27-2010
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 Frederick E. Bianchino, 21, of 135 Bradstreet Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Monique S. Williams, 22, of 560 Beach St., was arrested on charges of being rude & disorderly in violation of the city ordinance…
Obituaries 10-17-2010
Elena Statuto American Optical retiree Elena "Helen" Statuto, a Chelsea native and a long time resident of Revere, died on October 25 in the Osceola Regional Medical Center of Kissimee, Florida following a brief illness. She was 87 years old.…
Lynn English easily defeats Revere Patriots, 42-7, at Revere, Oct. 22, 2010
Happy days are here again – Patriots qualify for the tourney for the first time in 12 years
The Revere High boys soccer team clinched its first post season state tournament berth in 12 years with a tie and a win this past week. “This is a great accomplishment for our program,†said RHS head coach Nik Tower,…
Fashion business fits Clarke’s personality to a T – Beachmont resident is putting stock in his own T-Shirt brand
It has been said in some circles that it’s the clothes that make the man, but in Beachmont, it is a man who is making the clothes – and to some noted success. Regan Smith Clarke – a 2002 graduate…
Lowering the bar? – If early allegations are any indication, mayor’s race is going to be feisty
Nomination papers for mayor aren’t due out for at least six more months, but this week the mayoral campaign got down and dirty in a way that hasn’t been seen around here for a number of years. Rumors concerning Councillors…
GOP candidate raises questions about Edward Markey’s residency
Congressman Ed Markey (D-Malden) has been around the world on legislative missions. He’s the dean of the Massachusetts federal delegation, a 34-year sitting elected official; the 13th most senior member of the Congress. He’s been around Revere over the years…
Question 3 – More will be said than done
The State sales tax has risen to 6.25%. A ballot measure to cut the sales tax to 3% has generated an enormous response from residents across the commonwealth. Democrats and Republicans alike share the belief that the sales tax should…
Foreclosures – Many homeowners are facing a harsh reality
Not even the most liberal among us believe that those who cannot pay their mortgages should have the government make the payments for them or to defer the inevitable by putting off a foreclosure. The real estate bust was caused…
Arrest Report 10-21-2010
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Abdul Kareem Balogun, 27, listed as homeless, was arrested on charges of two counts each of rape and indecent assault & battery upon a mentally handicapped person. James E. Marazzi, 46, of 350 Revere Beach Blvd., was…
Obituaries 10-21-2010
Louis ‘Gino’ Siciliano Retired RHS Industrial Arts Head Louis J. "Gino" Siciliano died on October 7 at his Melrose home following a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Mr. Siciliano was born in Boston’s North End and lived in…
RHS Boy’s Soccer drops home league match to Lynn English, 3-1, on Oct. 18, 2010
A sporting chance – RPS makes a serious effort to boost athletic performance
When it comes to scores at the Revere High School (RHS) over the last few years, the most encouraging scores were not on the athletic fields, they were on the MCAS test. With some exceptions, RHS teams have a long-standing…
Patrick campaigns on Shirley Avenue
Governor Deval Patrick brought his gubernatorial campaign to Shirley Avenue Saturday afternoon under brilliant sunshine on a gorgeous fall day. About 100 residents flocked around the governor, exchanging conversations with him and wishing him well across the street from the…
